Poverty Simulation To Be Offered on October 17 @ ROC
From report by Shanna Martin, Executive Director CANHelp & 2-1-1 Texas North East Region
This is just a reminder that CANHelp will be hosting our fall Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) on Wednesday, October 17th from 1:00PM-4:30PM at The ROC located at 115 Putman St. in Sulphur Springs. This training would be a good experience for older students, people involved in civic organizations, healthcare or mental health workers, non-profit agencies, educators, community leaders, churches or anyone who wants to understand the realities many in our communities face every day and find out more about the efforts going on in our communities to help fight poverty!
Why should you attend at Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS)?
Sometimes it is difficult for those of us who have enough to truly understand the situations that families living in poverty experience every day – the decisions they have to make, and the fears and frustrations they feel. That is why we are inviting you to walk a mile in the shoes of those facing poverty by participating in the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS).
What to expect?
The CAPS provides participants with the opportunity to assume the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget. The experience is divided into four 15-minute sessions, each of which represents one week in which you must provide for your family and maintain your home. As one participant commented, “This poverty simulation dramatically demonstrates how much time and energy many families have to give just to survive from day to day. It quickly dispels the myth ”that people would do fine if they would only go out and get a job!”
Space is limited, so please sign up quickly. Visit our website to register, www.canhelponline.org. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer in the simulation (good experience for previous attendees), please call CANHelp at 903-885-9797 ext. 3 or email me at [email protected]. Additionally, please help us spread the word and this along to your colleagues and invite them to attend as well. We hope to see you there.
Local Woman Failed to Signal Turn, Possessed Meth
When Lisa Faye Abraham, 50, of Sulphur Springs failed to signal required distance of her turn, a Sulphur Springs Police Officer made traffic stop on her 2005 GMC Sierra at the corner of Texas and Ashcroft Streets in Sulphur Springs. With consent to search the vehicle, the officer found a glass pipe and a melted crystal like substance in the pipe.
Abraham was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone.
Celebrating Beef..the Cattleman’s Classic “Ribeye Roundup” is Oct. 5 with Free Concert on Celebration Plaza
Dwyatt Bell is a beef rancher and is CEO of Texas Heritage National Bank in Sulphur Springss and other NE Texas branches. Both Dwyatt and his son Brandon Bell, manager of Potts Feed Store in Quitman, love championship cooking events and so, four years ago, decided to launch one that celebrates beef. The Cattleman’s Classic “Ribeye Roundup” cooking contest was designed to reflect the importance and appeal of beef while celebrating the taste that every Texan loves. The best grilled steaks you ever tasted will be offered on the evening of Friday October 5, 2018 on Celebration Plaza, downtown Sulphur Springs. Tickets are $25. And, the public is invited to attend the after-dinner country music concert by Roger Creager at 8pm. Concert admission is free.
During a KSST Good Morning Show interview, Dwyatt and board member Dr. Mario Villarino stated that they not only expect another sell-out crowd for the steak dinner at 6:30pm, they also expect a good turnout of visitors through the day as the more than forty cooking teams ply their best grilling skills against their challengers. Teams can be entered in the Restaurant Division or the Open (non-restaurant) Division. Dwyatt and Mario put KSST onto a special match-up that will take place during the cooking competition on the afternoon of October 5, 2018.
At the 2018 Ribeye Roundup, two heavy-hitters will be going head-to-head…The Smokehouse Rats of Rockwall, Texas will go up against the Sulphur Springs Country Club cooking team in the restaurant division. Here’s a little background, these teams are both World Food Championship winners in the Invitational Steak Division; Smokehouse Rat Dustin Sanders has taken home a win each year since 2014, and SSCC’s Logan Vaughan was a winner in 2016 and 2017. Both cooks own an extensive collection of cooking awards, including the local Ribeye contest. Interestingly, the Smokehouse Rats were our 2017 Champion Open Division, and the SSCClub team was our 2017 Champ Restaurant Division. And this year, with both qualifying as Restaurants, just one can take home the Championship trophy! Onlookers can get to know the cooking teams and watch the actual competition during the day, and that evening, everyone can find out who wins amongst the crowd on hand for the Awards Presentation.
Some prestigious beef industry leaders have agreed to judge the contest, including Trey Chapman, farmer, rancher and restauranteur in Ft Worth, John Soules, Tyler’s “Fajita King”, Tia Ables of Strube Ranch in Pittsburg, Jonathan Lopez of Cargill Meats, rancher Jason Pettitt of Abilene’s Lone Star ASg Credit, and Dr. Dan Hale of Meat Sciences, Texas A and M College Station. Major sponsors helping promote this local beef event are Jay Hodge Chevrolet, Brookshire’s, Sulphur Springs Livestock, Texas Heritage National Bank and Corner Grubhouse. Lyndsey’s Plates and Provisions will be preparing sides for the steak dinner. Your hand-cut Certified Angus ribeye steak will be prepared to your order by your choice of the contest finalist teams when dinner begins at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $25 each, available at Brookshire’s, in the lobby of Texas Heritage National Bank in Sulphur Springs, and online at texashnb.com. For more informaton, visit facebook.com/Ribeye Roundup. The event committee wishes you to enjoy a memorable and educational event with excellent dining and a free country music concert by native Texan singer/songwriter Roger Creager and band.
Scroggins Man Arrested for Manufacture Delivery of Meth
During an investigation by the Special Crimes Unit approximately 3.2 grams of Methamphetamine was purchased from Kevin Taylor Umbaugh, 27, of Scroggins, TX.
As a result of the purchase and the investigation, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Umbaugh. SCU Investigators, DPS State Troopers, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies located Umbaugh away from his residence and make the arrest.
Umbaugh is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, a Felony 2.
City Council Approves Final Reading of Ordinances for Rates and Rezoning
Sulphur Springs City Council met Tuesday night in a Special Session to approve the second and final reading of a number or ordinances, some of which had to be approved before October 1, 2018.
The Council approved the tax rate that will not change but will see a slight revenue increase due to higher evaluation of properties in the city. The property values are set by the Hopkins County Tax Appraisal District. They also approved the appropriations ordinance for the city for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The two ordinances were passed by a vote of 4-2. The two opposed were Councilmen Jimmy Lucas and Norman Sanders.
All other items on the agenda were passed by unanimous vote. Those included rates for water, sewer, and sanitation, authorization of Update Service Credits, a rezoning of property from Single Family to Light Commercial at 1332 South Hillcrest, and rezoning of property at 435 Connally Street from Single Family to Single Family Attached.
Hopkins County Republican Club Hosts Rafael Cruz for First Public Meeting
Hopkins County Republicans initiated their new Republican Club Tuesday night at the Hopkins County Civic Center with a rousing mix of scripture and political philosophy presented by Rafael Cruz, father of U S Senator Ted Cruz. The event promoted the candidacy of the Incumbent Cruz, who faces Democrat Robert “Beto” O’Rourk, in the November General Election.
Cruz emphasized the importance of voting and voting a straight ticket in the November election in Texas. He stated that with the number of electoral votes in Texas, it is imperative that Texas remain a Red State meaning a state with a strong Republican influence. Cruz noted that for a Republican to not vote for a party candidate was to vote for one of another party.
Cruz, who fled Cuba to the U S, is an Evangelical Preacher. His fervor was apparent in his use of Bible quotes to give evidence of what he called principles that should direct the voter during this election. He also noted that the campaign contributions received by O’Rourke were $8-million last month. He stated that the dollar amount had come from liberals wanting to defeat his conservative son.
Cruz noted that his son was a strong supporter of President Donald Trump. He stated that his son met with Trump weekly to discuss the state of affairs in the Senate. He said it was important to keep a Republican majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. He noted that if O’Rourke lost the Senate race, he would be out of the House as well.
Winnsboro Evacuates One-Half Mile Around Valley Mills Feed Fire
Update: The evacuation has been lifted as of Wednesday at noon.
As Hopkins County Emergency Management Planning Team met Tuesday morning to continue preparation toward a table-top emergency drill, in Winnsboro Tuesday afternoon the City of Winnsboro and Wood County began responding to a fire at Valley Feed Mill, 1211 E. Coke Road in Winnsboro. The response to the fire became a became a full-blown response to potential disaster. The fire is under control as of early Wednesday. However, smoke, gasses and fumes that the fire is emitting remain a concern. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Department of Public Safety, Wood County Emergency Management/Fire Marshall, and local Fire Departments and Haz-Mat organizations are on scene and responding to the emergency.
A one-half mile area was evacuated as the fire spread through the facility. The evacuation stretched along East Broadway Street from Walnut to FM 515 and from FM 852 to Highway 11. All businesses with in the evacuation zone are close until further notice. No deliveries will be made or received. Keller’s Creamery is within the evacuation zone. Residents in the area have been evacuated. Some of those residents are in hotels in Mt Pleasant.
No school campuses are affected by the area.
The air quality will be retested and weather conditions evaluated Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. At that time, decisions will be made regarding a proper response to the emergency.
PJC-Sulphur Springs English Class
ENGLISH LESSON
English Instructor Ken Haley reviews the finer points of English during a recent class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. To learn more about PJC, its great instructors and learning opportunities, call 903-885-1232 or go online at www.parisjc.edu.
Argyle vs Liberty-Eylau at Prim Stadium Friday Night September 28, 2018
The Wildcats’ football team may have an open date Friday (September 28) but Gerald Prim Stadium will be the site for quality Class 4A match ups both Thursday (September 27) and Friday.
On Thursday, Liberty-Eylau and Argyle freshmen and JV teams will meet beginning at 5 p.m. Then Friday night at 7:30 p.m., the L-E and Argyle varsity teams will play.
Liberty-Eylau is 1-3 for the season but they have played a rugged schedule. They opened with losses to Arkansas High, Carthage and Texas High. The Leopards did win last week against Atlanta.
Argyle is 3-0 this season. They have wins against Stephenville, Waco La Vega and Tyler Chapel Hill.
Lady Cats Slip to 0-2 in District Following Loss to Lindale
The #25 state ranked Lady Cats’ volleyball team saw their district record slip to 0-2 after a 3-1 loss at #14 ranked Lindale Tuesday (September 25) night. The score was 18-25, 26-24, 14-25 and 22-25. It was the Lady Cats second road loss in district play.
In set one, the Lady Eagles led only 17-16 but then closed with an 8-2 run to win, 25-18. The Lady Cats just hung on to win set two. They had a 24-19 lead late but the Lady Eagles scored five straight points to tie it up, 24-24. The Lady Cats captured the last two points to take the set and even the match at one set apiece. Lindale cruised to victory in set three, 25-14 to take a two sets to one lead. The Lady Eagles led late in set four, 24-19 when the Lady Cats began to rally. The Lady Cats scored three straight points before the Lady Eagles got the point they needed to wrap up the set and the match.
The Lady Cats are now 24-9 for the season. They have their first home district match of the season Friday (September 28) as they play Greenville. The varsity match gets underway at 5 p.m.
