Wildcats Host Forney Friday: First Year Forney Football Coach Aaron Woods Comments on Game
Forney First Year Head Football Coach Aaron Woods
The Wildcats’ football plays Forney Friday night (October 5) at Prim Stadium and Aaron Woods is the Head Football at Forney. The Alvarado native is in the first year at Forney and is a first time head coach this season.
Coach Woods came to Forney from Waxahachie where he was Offensive Coordinator for former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, who is now coaching a prep school in Arizona. Before Waxahachie, Coach Woods was an assistant for 14 years at Cedar Hill. Among his jobs there were Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach to Joey McGuire, now a Baylor assistant coach. Coach Woods only got to Forney in May.
In his first season, he says he is trying to find ways to win games. The 1-4 Jackrabbits have lost four games by 16 points total. Coach Woods says Forney is not starting games well but they are playing very well in fourth quarters. Their one win was over city rival North Forney. Coach Woods replaced Kevin Rush who was with the football program for 30 years.
Running the Forney offense this season is junior quarterback Campbell Anderson. He is also a Forney baseball player and Coach Woods says he is working to improve Anderson’s baseball delivery to one good for the gridiron. He called Anderson hard working, a good leader and a competitor. Coach Woods says the Forney offense is all about running back Sean Stephens, who he calls one of the best running backs in the DFW area. Coach Woods says he has been tinkering with the offensive line to find the right combination for success.
On defense, Forney standouts include defensive ends Will Morgan and Elijah Stewart and middle linebacker Graham Burns, who Coach Woods says may be the leading tackler in the district. He says the Jackrabbits’ defense has kept them in games all this season. Coach Woods says they are athletic and will use multiple fronts.
Concerning Sulphur Springs, Coach Woods says Forney has to stop Wildcats’ quarterback D’Corian Young who he notes is talented and makes plays. He has also noticed running back Caden Davis. Coach Woods says the Wildcats offensive line does a good job. He says the Wildcats don’t beat themselves. Coach Woods says Coach Greg Owens program is one that Forney would like to be like someday.
He says the district race is wide open although he notes that certain district teams have a few better athletes. Coach Woods says it may come down to the last week before four playoff spots are decided and he hopes one of those spots is nailed down by Forney.

Calling All Photographers! Take a Trolley Ride to the World-Wide Photo Walk at Heritage Park this Saturday, October 6 !

Perry Altenbaumer, local businessman and member of the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance, is encouraging all photographers and wanna-bees to join in a world wide photo contest on Saturday October 6, 2018 right here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Cities everywhere are encouraged to stage a local version of the World Wide Photo Walk on October 6 in order to qualify to submit photos for the contest. The Downtown Business Alliance took on the challenge a few years ago, and for the 2018 session, encourages anyone, professional or amateur with a camera or cell phone, to enter the fun contest absolutely free of charge! Below, see some examples of previous Photo-Walk entries.
All you need to do is meet at 9 am Saturday, October 6 at Plain and Fancy Sandwich Shop downtown, attend a group briefing by DBA President Billie Ruth Standbridge, then hop aboard the Sulphur Springs Trolley for a short ride to Heritage Park. For about an hour, you’ll stroll the grounds taking photos of Indian Summer Day activities amidst the historic settings. Then, back to Celebration Plaza for another hour’s photo session around the square. Along the way, take advantage of free professional advice on subjects, settings, lighting, etc. from two local photographic experts, Isabel Reyna and Leesa Toliver. After the Walk concludes, participants will have one week to submit their best photo-shopped work to the local judging panel, who will select the winners. A local reception will be announced where photos will be shown, winners announced and prizes awarded. Prizes will be from Alliance Bank, Corner Grub House and The Magic Scoop Ice Cream Shoppe/General Store. Winning photos will be submitted to the World Wide Photo Walk. The works of global winners will receive publicity and major prizes. Over 24,000 cities in the U.S. are expected to participate as well as towns in numerous countries of the world. Find out more at worldwidephotowalk.com



Food Truck Friday Menus
Sulphur Springs ISD High school is hosting their second Food Truck Friday #foodtruckfriday on October 5th, 2018. The event is a reward for the students, and also helps boost spirit for the Wildcat Football game. The Food Truck event is closed to the public.
Here are some of the offerings.






McDade Sentenced to 25 Years; Grant Sentenced to 2 Years
Two cases before Eighth Judicial District Court in Hopkins County resulted in sentencing the defendants to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Nathan Warren McDade was sentenced to 25 years in TDCJ. In June of this year, McDade violated probation on seven counts of Injury Child/Elderly/Disabled with Intent for the third time. He was originally arrested in Sept ember of 2014 and had served 1-year SAFPF as a part of his probation.
However, his mistake that led to the sentencing was committing a robbery in Cedar Hill, Texas, according to Matt Harris, Assistant District Attorney. Harris said Preston Harris with Target Loss Prevention and Jon Morrison, an officer with the Cedar Hill Police Department traveled to Hopkins County to testify in the hearing. The crucial evidence against McDade punctuated the length of the sentence.

Gracie Darlene Grant , 45, was sentenced to two years in TDCJ for Theft of Property, a state jail felony. The original indictment for theft of property more than $1,500 but less than $20,000 occurred in August, 2014. However, she violated probation in August, 2018.
4-Way Stop Continues at I-30/South Broadway Intersection
TxDOT announced by twitter and emailing the twitter post to KSST that work should begin some time next week on the signal light outage at I-30/South Broadway intersection in Sulphur Springs.
The signal light at East Industrial and South Broadway sustained severe damage in an accident that occurred last week. The foundation, pole, light, and new wiring will be replaced.
Caution is urged and during heavy traffic times, one may desire to seek an alternate route.

Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Jack for Adoption; Adoption Event Set for Saturday

Jack is approximately 5 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 will be at Petsense of Sulphur Springs Saturday, October 6th from 9:00-4:00 for an adoption event and bake sale!
Chamber Connection October 4, 2018
The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list of rules and regulations for the Stew Cook-off. Please make plans to be there!!! T-shirts will be available for purchase that night. Call the Chamber for additional information at (903) 885-6515.
The Senior Citizens Center will host a Walk to Remember on Thursday, October 4th at 6 p.m.
The Senior Citizens Center will host a Walk to Remember benefiting Terrific Tuesdays on Thursday, October 5th at 6 p.m. at The Gardens at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. There is a $20 registration fee that includes a t-shirt. For more information, contact Karon Weatherman at (903) 885-1661.
Reign is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration
Reign, located at 215A Main Street in Sulphur Springs, is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, October 5th, at noon.
Cattleman’s Classic & Ribeye Roundup scheduled for Friday, October 5, on Celebration Plaza
The Cattleman’s Classic & Ribeye Roundup returns to Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs on Friday, October 5th. The steak dinner, prepared by the steak cook off competitors, will begin at 6:00.
Dutch Oven Cook-off and Indian Summer Days is scheduled Saturday, October 6th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hopkins County Heritage Park will host Indian Summer Days with the John Chester Dutch Oven Cook-off on Saturday, October 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry fee to the Indian Summer Days is $3.00 per person and includes food and fun for the whole family! While there, you may purchase an all you can eat plate for $5.00 to the Dutch Oven Cook-off. To enter the Dutch Oven Cook-off, call Rick Wilson at (903) 885-9692.
Danna’s Buffalo Girls’ Gazette Flea Market Style/Swap on October 11-13
Danna’s Buffalo Girls’ Gazette will be having a flea market style/swap event October 11, 12 & 13 at 20670 Hwy. 11 E. in Winnsboro. The Hwy. 11 Treasure Trails, a garage sale stretching from Linden to Sulphur Springs, will be held in conjunction with the Flea Market that same weekend. Visit www.dannasfleamarketstyle.com or call 903-439-7091 for more information.
The 11th Annual Help-A-Child Tractor Pull and Cook-off will be held Saturday, October 20th at 9 a.m.
Help-A-Child will host their 11th Annual Tractor Pull with a Chili and Brisket Cook-off on Saturday, October 20th beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The Help-A-Child benefit is conducted by the Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge #246, the Sulphur Springs Masonic Lodge #221, the Hopkins Masonic Lodge #180, and the Delta Masonic Lodge #1240.
SS Main Street Uncorked holds a cause worth toasting on Saturday, October 20th
SS Main Street Uncorked is hosting a wine tasting event on Saturday, October 20th in downtown Sulphur Springs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $20 for 10 tastings.
Ribbon cuttings:
PCI Manufacturing hosted their ribbon cutting celebration

PCI Manufacturing, located at 906 N. Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs, hosted their ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, September 27th at 11 a.m.
City National Bank hosted ribbon cutting and business after hours events

City National Bank hosted the re-opening of their 1133 Mockingbird location in Sulphur Springs on Thursday, September 27th with a customer appreciation event during the lunch hour, a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m., and a Business After Hours Mixer from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wells Furniture celebrated their ribbon cutting

Wells Furniture, located at 468 West Shannon Road in Sulphur Springs, held their ribbon cutting celebration at noon on Friday, September 28th.
Ribbon cutting scheduled for 1-30 Rest Stops in Cumby

Tex-Dot hosted their I-30 Rest Area Debut/Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Monday, October 1st at 11 a.m. They are located in Cumby on the North and South side of Interstate 30.
Wildcats Face Forney Running Game Friday at Prim
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said it was good to have the bye week when they did. Players got healthier and work was done. He said the team was playing so well he was almost persuaded that a bye might be been better later on.
With the bye, the Wildcats, coaches and players, have had enough of it and now want to play a game. Coach Owens said it’s almost like wanting to play that first game of the season.
Forney is another district opponent that mostly lives with a running game. In his keys to the game, Coach Owens singled out physicality, especially in offensive and defensive line battles. Coach Owens did say that Forney does throw the football better than either Terrell or Royse City. He said he was impressed with the Jackrabbits’ quarterback. Coach Owens said he showed savvy and he called him a competitive dude. He said Forney also has a running back who is deceptively fast.
On defense, Coach Owens said Forney has defensively linemen that wear skill player numbers and he said that’s a concern. He said they were the strength of the Jackrabbits’ defense adding they cause a lot of disruption. Coach Owens said the Wildcats are working to play at a slightly faster pace. He noted that Forney has a knack for causing turnovers and he wants the Wildcats to win the turnover battle.
Coach Owens called Corsicana, Ennis and Kaufman front runners in the district race because they all have a lot of speed. He said all the teams in the district are improving.
