Lady Cat Volleyball Home Opener Tuesday; Lose in Final Game at Garland Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team made it all the way to the consolation final of the championship bracket Saturday in the Garland ISD Tournament. The Lady Cats took their last match all the way to the wire before losing to Forney, 2-1. Earlier Saturday, the Lady Cats got wins over Garland Naaman Forest and Garland Lakeview Centennial.
After finishing in second place in their pool Friday, the Lady Cats opened play in the championship bracket Friday with a 2-0 loss to Frisco Memorial. In pool play earlier Friday, the Lady Cats topped Dallas Skyline, 2-0 and Carrollton Ranchview 2-0 before losing to Sachse, 2-0.
Overall the Lady Cats won four and lost three in the tournament which featured mostly solid competition. The Lady Cats season record is now 6-3.
Next the Lady Cats will have their home opener Tuesday against McKinney North. Freshmen and JV action begins at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity game starting at around 5:30 p.m. The Lady Cats defeated McKinney North on the road last season. The varsity game will be broadcast live on KSST Tuesday. The game will also be videotaped for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Free LEAP Academy Classes Offered at PJC-Sulphur Springs
Fall registration is open with Paris Junior College’s Adult Education Department for a series of free LEAP Academy classes in Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, and Red River counties.
A LEAP Academy is for those who did not finish high school and need their GED or HiSET to advance their careers, want to learn English, or are interested in career pathways.
The first session began on August 13 in Paris.
The second session will begin on August 27 in Sulphur Springs, and more will be scheduled soon in the other counties.
Preregistration is required, and seats fill up quickly. Registration is fast and easy, and classes are available morning, evening, and online. The LEAP Academy includes college and career readiness preparation, computer and financial literacy classes, and free GED test vouchers for qualifying students.
For more information or to register for a LEAP Academy, contact the Adult Education Department at 903-782-0424 or [email protected].
Meal a Day Menu for August 13th-17th
Meal A Day Menu
August 13 –August 17
Monday
BBQ Beef Patties
Potatoes Salad
Cole Slaw
Rolls
Tuesday
Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli
Pickled Beets
Wednesday
2 Corn Dogs
Cheesy Tater Tots
Three Bean Salad
Tossed Salad
Thursday
Manager’s Choice
Friday
Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions
Refried Beans
Chips and Salsa
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events at the Senior Citizens Center
2018 A Walk to Remember: Sponsors NEEDED
The senior citizen’s center is trying to find Sponsors for the BACKS of the A Walk To Remember T-shirts. With this $ 50.00 Sponsorship you will have your Company Name and Phone Number on the Backs of all the 200 A Walk To Remember T-shirts. You will also be able to set up a Booth at the BIG Walk on Thursday, October 4th at 6:00 PM at the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Registration for the Walk is $ 20.00 and each person that registers gets a T-Shirt to wear. On the Bottom of this email is a list of all of the MINI Walks prior to the BIG Walk. These T-Shirts will be worn at all of the Mini Walks, too. You are welcome to participate in any of the Mini Walks as you want. I am sure that all of the Facilities would love you being there to support them. If you would like to have your Name on the T-Shirt please call me let me know ASAP. If you can’t bring in your $ 50.00 Check or Cash Tammi Reardon, Terrific Tuesedays, Director will drop by your place and pick it up. Just call her at: (760) 580-2379. All of the Funds from the “A Walk To Remember” go to Fund Terrific Tuesdays. Our goal each year is $ 10,000.00. There is a Spirit Award given out to the Facility that raises the most money each year. We have a Perpetual Plaque that we put the winners name on and they get to keep the plaque hanging in their Facility all year. Here is the Mini Walk Schedule:
Tuesday, September 18th – Terrific Tuesday -10:00 AM
Wednesday, September 19th – Wesley House – 10:00 AM
Thursday, September 20th – Sunny Springs – 10:00 AM
Friday, September 21st – Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab – 10:30 AM
Monday, September 24th Open Date
Tuesday, September 25th – Senior Citizen Center – 9:30 AM
Wednesday, September 26th – Hopkins Place Assisted Living – 2:30 PM
Thursday, September 27th Open Date Friday, September 28th Rock Creek 10:30 AM Thursday, October 4th BIG WALK 6:00 PM Below is the Walk Flyer and a Registration Form. Feel Free to make copies to pass out. We need all the participation that we can get.
Lady Cat Volleyball Finishes Second in Pool Play; Continue Championship Bracket Play Saturday
Lady Cats Volleyball 2, Dallas Skyline 0
Lady Cats Volleyball 2, Carrollton Ranchview 0
Sachse 2, Lady Cats Volleyball 0
Frisco Memorial 2, Lady Cats Volleyball 0
In a grueling day of tournament play, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team won two and lost won at the Garland ISD Tournament Friday (August 10). Pool play took place at Sachse.
The Lady Cats opened with a solid 25-13, 25-10 win over Dallas Skyline. Then the Lady Cats continued their winning ways with a 25-16, 25-22 win over Carrollton Ranchview. In the second set, the Lady Cats saw a 20-14 lead turn into a 21-21 tie before they rallied at the end to get their fourth win of the season without a loss.
In a battle for the top spot in pool play, the Lady Cats ran into a buzz saw in the form of the host Sachse Mustangs. In the first set, Sachse blitzed the Lady Cats 25-13. In the second set, the Lady Cats played much better. The score was tied at 20-20 late in the set before Sachse closed strong for a 25-21 win. The 2-1 pool record gave the Lady Cats second place, good enough for a spot in the championship bracket.
In their opening game in the top bracket at Rowlett, the Lady Cats played well in spots against Frisco Memorial but had a hard time finishing sets well. After leading for almost the entire first set, the Warriors finally tied the Lady Cats and then surged into a lead that held up. A key swing saw the Lady Cats go from a 20-16 lead to a 23-20 deficit. Frisco Memorial won set one 25-22. In set two, the Lady Cats and Memorial were tied at 18-18 at on point. The Warriors again outscored the Lady Cats late to take a 25-21 set and the match.
The Lady Cats are now 4-2 for the season. The Lady Cats play again in the championship bracket at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sachse against an opponent to be determined.
Gilbert Sentencing Trial Continues Monday
There will be no sentence for 17 year old Gavin Wayne Gilbert until Monday. Gilbert was found guilty of murder Friday,August 10, 2018, shortly after 11 a.m. Gilbert is guilty of first degree murder of Tyrese Pryor, 18, of Sulphur Springs. A Hopkins County Jury reached the decision in approximately 30 minutes after closing arguments were presented.
The jury return at 1 p.m. to begin the sentencing phase of the trial. The range of punishment for first degree murder is 5 years to life. Testimony in the sentencing phase of the trial continued until late afternoon Friday. Closing arguments by the state and defense will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, August 13th.
A dispute over a buy of a small amount of marijuana led to the shooting death of Pryor and Felony 1 murder charges and four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon filed against Gilbert. Gilbert was tried only on the murder charge this week in Eighth Judicial District Court.
The sale was between Gilbert and one of five passengers in a truck on County Road 1185 just off FM 1567 in the South Liberty area of Hopkins County. Those in the truck had traveled Sunday evening, December 17th, to the CR 1185 location to purchase a small amount of marijuana. During the sale, those present said a gun was produced and the driver of the truck began to speed away. That’s when 9-mm shots were fired into the back window and cab of the pickup as it drove away. Pryor, struck twice by the shots, was sitting in the back seat behind the driver of the vehicle according to testimony during the trial. Pryor was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer a short time later at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs.
I-30 Rest Stops Open Again
As of Friday afternoon, August 10, 2018, the rest areas on I-30 near Mt Vernon in Franklin County are open once again. After a temporary closure for inspection and maintenance, the location on each side of I-30 is serving weary travelers.
