Mosqueda Jasso Now in Hopkins County Jail
Lettie Delores Mosqueda Jasso, 32, of Sulphur Bluff, is in Hopkins County Jail following her transport from Natchitoches, Louisiana. Mosqueda Jasso is charged with 19 counts of Tamper with a Government Record Defraud and one count of Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse. County Court-at-Law Judge Amy Smith set her bond at $20,000 for each of 18 counts and $10,000 for two counts. She was arrested Sunday afternoon, August 26, 2018, in Natchitoches when Law Enforcement found Mosqueda Jasso, a former part-time clerk in the Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Office, hiding under a stairwell at an apartment complex.
Jasso was wanted on 20 warrants in Hopkins County after a regular internal office audit of court records found discrepancies. Jasso was wanted for Tampering with Government Documents by Public Servant and Credit Card Abuse. She had been considered a flight risk shortly after the warrants were issued and the case had been turned over to the Texas Rangers in July of this year. Both Rangers and a recent tip through Crime Stoppers assisted in locating Jasso in Louisiana.
Tira News for August 31st, 2018
By Jan Vaughn
The Tira City Council met on Monday, August 27th , at the Tira Community Center. They accepted the resignations of Powell Vickery, Mayor, and Sherry Smiddy, Council Member, due to Powell’s current health issues. Allen Joslin and Evelyn Horne were appointed to fill their spots on the council, with Allen serving as Mayor. Allen has, also, accepted the responsibility of
overseeing the Tira Volunteer Fire Department. He reported that the department has two new firefighters, Michael and David Ruth. We appreciate all the volunteer firemen. We want to express our thanks to Powell and Sherry for all they’ve done for our community and we pray for
a quick and complete recovery for Powell. We welcome Allen and Evelyn and appreciate their willingness to step in and serve.
The November 6th election for Tira City Council has been cancelled, due to no opposing candidates for the three positions. Evelyn Horn applied as a candidate and will fill the spot of Sherry Smiddy. Tami Joslin and Yvonne Weir will serve for another term.
Tira experienced an influx of traffic on Saturday, as folks came out for the big land sale just off the “sand hill loop”, County Road 4612. The new development, The Ranches at River Ridge, brought many prospective buyers to our community.
Billy Moss reports that he was visiting with Betty Lawson, while cleaning her gutters, and she commented that she’s happy to be walking better than she has in four years, since having two knee replacements.
I’m glad to be home, following surgery on my Achilles tendon and removal of a heel spur, and then a few weeks of rehab for physical therapy. I still have a ways to go, but I’m thankful that my recovery is going well and that I’ve been able to continue working through it all, from my laptop and phone. Chip’s mother and sister, Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn, and Linda’s friend, Linda from Seattle, visited with us on Saturday. Our daughter, Tiffany, fixed supper for us that evening and our granddaughter-in-law, Laiken, sent dessert. It was all delicious. I went to the ROC with Chip on Sunday evening for the fellowship and worship service, and then we went to see Grace, at Hopkins Place, for a little while. Kathy Glosup and her granddaughter, Hannah, came for a visit on Tuesday evening and brought us a wonderful meal. I appreciate all the cards, flowers, calls, visits, and prayers over these past weeks.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected] .
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Septic Systems Schedule By Mario Villarino
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Septic Systems schedule for September 14, 2018 in Sulphur Springs.
Septic systems providing waste management for homes are an important often overseen component providing valuable service to the home operation. To maintain an aerobic treatment unit working properly, Hopkins County requires system service and inspection. An aerobic treatment unit (ATU) consists of several processes that function together to provide a high- quality effluent.
These are gross solids (trash) removal, aeration, clarification, and sludge return. These processes are generally contained within separate chambers of a single tank. A series of tanks can be configured to have wastewater pass through an aerobic treatment train.
ATUs use biological processes to transform both dissolved and solid constituents into gases, cell mass, and non-degradable material. An important feature of the biological process is the synthesis and separation of microbial cells from the treated effluent. The treatment process involves a variety of aerobic and facultative microorganisms living together that can decompose a broad range of materials. The organisms live in an aerobic environment where free oxygen is available for their respiration.
ATUs can be used to remove substantial amounts of BOD5 and TSS that are not removed by simple sedimentation in a conventional septic system. The biological process also involves the nitrification of ammonia in the wastewater and the reduction of pathogenic organisms. Nitrification is the breakdown of ammonia (NH3+) to nitrate (NO3-) by microorganisms in aerobic conditions. ATUs, which are certified as Class I aerobic systems, treat wastewater well enough to be used in conjunction with spray systems, which distribute treated wastewater over lawns. Combined with disinfection, they are the most common way to treat wastewater for spray systems.
To provide proper understanding of how aerobic septic systems operate, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension -Hopkins County is offering the Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units, scheduled for September 14, 2018 at the Hopkins County Extension Office located 1200B Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Directed to the homeowner, this session provides a basic training in proper evaluation of structures, equipment and operation of already installed aerobic septic systems in homes. A certificate of attendance will be provided. The cost of the training is $100 per participant, with all teaching materials and lunch included. Register by September 7, 2018 by calling 903-885-3443.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Individuals who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate are encouraged to contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 for assistance.
Fall is on the Way – Arts & Crafts Show, Too By Johanna Hicks
Our warm summer temperatures seem to drag on, but cooler weather is on the way! The start of football season, the appearance of fall clothing in store windows, and the abundance of fall decorations trigger a new attitude in many folks. Along with fall, many folks in Hopkins County and beyond look forward to the Hopkins County Fall Festival. Last week’s column focused on the Creative Arts Contest, and already the interest seems to be building. Letters went out to several teachers in Hopkins County, and nursing home/assisted living facilities have received the information, as well. My wonderful volunteers met to firm up details and sign up for tasks to be done. Now, we invite you to put the dates on your calendar and encourage you to participate!
The 2018 Arts & Crafts Show is another major event which takes place during the Fall Festival. For those of you who are new to the Hopkins County Fall Festival, this is a crowd favorite each year. The show is held in the Sulphur Springs High School cafeteria, north entrance hallway, and north walkway leading into the school. The show is open to the public on Friday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no admittance fee, but be sure to bring plenty of money to do some shopping!
For individuals who would like to have a space in the show to sell their items, here are a few guidelines to keep in mind:
1) This show is for handmade/hand-crafted items only. Commercially made items or commercial business will not be allowed. (Commercial vendors may contact Tracy Dennis for exhibit space in the Civic Center.)
2) Applications are available at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs, or may be found on the Hopkins County Fall Festival website or https://hopkins.agrilife.org. Applications will be accepted until spaces are no longer available, but preferably by October 9. (A refund will be made if unforeseen circumstances prevent participation.)
3) No questionable items may be sold. This is a family event.
4) Inside space sizes are 8×8 (single space), or 16×8 (double space), on a first-come, first-served basis.
5) Electrical outlets are very limited. As of this writing, all spaces with available electricity are spoken for unless you bring an extremely long extension cord.
6) Outdoor spaces are also available under the covered walkway. Others may wish to bring a canopy for uncovered outdoor spaces.
7) Set up hours are: Friday, October 26, 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. Note: exhibitors may not set up on Thursday, as school is in session and the committee must have time to mark the spaces.
8) The Arts & Crafts Show is open to the public on Friday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Exhibitors are asked to stay until 4:00 p.m. No early pack-up unless cleared with coordinator in advance.
9) For those exhibiting for one day only, outdoor spaces will be assigned. Contact my office for single day fee information.
10) A confirmation letter, including directions to the facility, unloading, and parking information will be sent to exhibitors after receipt of registration and payment.
Contact my office for more details or if you have questions. Spaces are filling up nicely, but we still have room. Hope to see you at the 2018 Hopkins County Arts & Crafts Show!
Cooking Well with Diabetes
According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12.5% of Hopkins County residents have been diagnosed with diabetes. That is up from approximately 10% previously. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides research and evidence-based programs on this topic. Do Well, Be Well took place in April, and Cooking Well for Diabetes will be held in September. Please help spread the word! Here are the details:
- What is Cooking Well with Diabetes? This is a 4-lesson series to help individuals with type 2 diabetes understand the important correlation between food choices and diabetes control, learn to modify recipes, and sample some tasty recipes.
- When is it? Four sessions: Mondays and Thursdays, September 10, 13, 17, and 20
- What are the topics? Carbohydrate Foods & How they affect your blood sugar; Making Recipes with Fat Better for You; Double-pleasure Side Dishes; and Celebrating Sensibly with Diabetes
- What time? Two times are being offered to fit participant schedules, so pick a time: 1:30 or 6:00 p.m. (Must have at least 5 per session)
- What does it cost? The total cost for the series is $25, payable at the first session, which covers materials, recipes, cooking demonstrations, door prizes, and completion gifts.
- Where will it take place? All sessions will be held at the Hopkins County Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs
- How do I sign up? Call our office by Wednesday, September 5, at 903-885-3443, and give us your name, address, and phone number. A registration form will be mailed to you, or if you prefer, you may fill it out at the first session, but you still need to call us!
Save the Date!
I’ve received inquiries about the 2018 Christmas Joys program. It has been scheduled and plans are well underway for another fantastic program. Save the date: Monday, November 5, 2018. That’s all I going to say about it for now, but watch for more to come!
Closing Thought
Be a river of blessing – not a lake of accumulation – Vicki Hitzges
Carnival Blimp Makes a Stop
Thursday afternoon, the Carnival Blimp made a stop at Sulphur Springs Airport. The 138-foot blimp, painted to look like a Carnival Cruise ship sailing through the sky, is on a promotional tour through the South. The crew quickly unpacked it from it’s trailer and inflated it.
This is the second appearance this year of a lighter than air vehicle at KSLR. A visit in January from another AirSign ship made for some interesting conversation. It was moored at KSLR for almost a week and was striking when illuminated at night.
Anyone who snaps a pic of the blimp and posts it on social media with the hashtag #ChooseFun will be eligible to win a cruise for two. Carnival will also make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for every hashtagged photo.
The blimp will probably not stick around long. It is slated to visit Dallas on 9/1/2018. It will loop trough Texas and head east later in the month. Now is your chance to snap a photo, tag it, and be entered to win a Carnival Cruise.
North Hopkins Lady Panthers Compete at Commerce Volleyball Tournament
The North Hopkins Lady Panthers Volleyball team travels to the Commerce Invitational Tournament. They will play at 4,6 and 8 o’clock tonight. The Lady Panthers will continue the tournament on Saturday, September 1st, at the Commerce High School, times are yet to be announced.
Madison Joslin
Gilreath Sentenced in Probation Revocation
August 30, 2018 – Probation for Jackson Blaze Gilreath was revoked Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court, according to Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison. Gilreath will serve 4-years in prison. He has previously been sent to Dream Center, a 12-month faith-based residential Drug Addiction Treatment Center, to Substance Abuse Felony Punishment, a part of the Texas Substance Abuse Treatment Program run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and SAFP Relapse.
Two separate purchases of Methamphetamine on two separate dates in April of this year led to warrants for the arrest of Jackson Blaze Gilreath, 22, of Sulphur Springs. The purchases of approximately 2.6 grams of meth from Gilreath were made by the Special Crimes Unit.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
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.
Wakeland Coach Prepares for Wildcat Game Friday
Marty Secord is the only Head Football Coach Frisco Wakeland has ever had. Coach Secord was hired to build the program as the school opened in August 2006. He said Wakeland began in a Class 3A district that featured talented schools such as Celina, Pilot Point and Prosper. Coach Secord said the Wolverines took their lumps but it prepared them to compete at their current level. They are now a big school Division 1 Class 5-A school. The Wildcats are in the smaller enrollment Division 2 in Class 5A.
Wakeland has made the playoffs the last five years and nine of their twelve years according to Coach Secord. He said he has pretty much been successful in keeping his staff together in recent years. Coach Secord said among his goals for this year’s team are to get back into the playoffs again, to play for the district championship and to make a long run in the playoffs. Obviously Coach Secord finds Wakeland to be a good place to work. He said the kids are great. He added he has a good coaching staff of good men and he said the administration is good.
Coach Secord said this Wolverines’ team is young and a work in progress. He said he is playing non-district games to get his team ready for district play. Coach Secord also coaches quarterbacks and this year’s starter is 6-foot-5 junior Dylan Liable, who played all last season on the JV team. Wildcats Coach Greg Owens said Liable showed poise and looked very good in Wakeland’s scrimmage win against West Mesquite last Friday. Coach Secord said other offensive players he is counting on are receiver Kevin Rychel, running back Cade Starnes and receiver and defensive back Garrett Field.
On defense, Coach Secord especially likes his linebackers. He said the Wolverines run the same defense as the Wildcats. Coach Secord and Coach Owens traded scrimmage videos. Coach Secord said he was impressed with the Wildcats defense against Liberty-Eylau. He called them hard nosed. Coach Secord said the Wildcats’ outside linebackers look like a strength of the defense although he also was complimentary toward the Wildcats safeties, cornerbacks, defensive linemen and inside linebackers.
On offense, he said D’Corian Young could hurt you running and passing. He also liked the Wildcats’ running backs. Coach Secord said the Wildcats also appear to be a work in progress, just like the Wolverines. He said as usual in a first game, it will probably come down to execution and the kicking game. Coach Secord compared it to a chess match with each team trying to exploit the other. He called Sulphur Springs a quality opponent and he added the Wildcats had a tradition of having good teams. The two teams have never played each other.
September’s Calendar Features Local Events for Fun and Giving
September 2018 is getting off to a running start, with plans for two benefit walks, an awards banquet, a quilt show, a beauty pageant and the brick street vintage market. Here’s the where and when!
The Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild’s 19th Annual Quilt Show is a two-day event, to be held inside The Roc of First Baptist Church at 115 Putman Street. Over 120 new and vintage quilts will be hung for display, also quilt vendors and children’s activities make it a fun experience for every age. Hours are 9am-5pm Friday September 14 and 9am til 3pm Saturday Septembe 15. Admission is $5 person, children 12 and under free. More details can be found at sulphurspringstxquilts.com. Proceeds go to local charitable causes.
The Downtown Business Alliance will host the Brick Street Vintage Market in downtown Sulphur Springs starting at 8am on Saturday September 15. Booths on Connally Street and on the Plaza will offer vintage decor, antiques and an arts and crafts market. There will be demonstrations of furniture painting, quilting, machine embroidery, winetasting, pizza tossing plus giveaways and prizes. Be sure and visit the many coffeeshops, restaurants, retail and boutiques in the district. There’s B&B and hotel lodging if you come for the weekend!
The 3rd annual Fruit of the Spirit Awards Banquet is planned for Saturday September 15 at 3pm inside the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria. Sponsored annual by Color Blind Ministries, this event will recognize nine individuals for their contribution to the local community. Enjoy musical entertainment during the banquet style meal, meet guest speaker Everson Walls, Dallas Cowboys 4-time Pro-Bowl and Hall of Famer and get his autographed book. Tickets are $25 available at Color Blind Mininsitries at Como, Good News Christian Bookstore inside the VF Outlet, Legacy Hospice at 301 Gilmer Street, and at Sulphur Springs High School office. Find out more at colorblindministry.org
On Saturday September 22, five local ladies will join other contestants in the Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant to be held in Tyler, Texas’ Holiday Inn Hotel. Talent and evening gown competitions will begin at 7pm. Tickets are $17 each at the door. The local contestants placed in the Ms. Hopkins County Pageant held earlier in 2018, and have earned the right to advance to the State pageant. Friends of Jan Gray, Valerie Ross, Vender Wright, Linda Pickle-Hill and Ms. Hopkins County Senior Mary Ivey are encouraged to attend and show support as they make their bid for the Texas crown.
Tuesday September 25 will begin the series of “2018 Walk to Remember” with a mini-walk at the Seniors Center at 9:30am. Watch for other Walks to be held in October. Also known as the fundraising “Alzheimer’s Walk”, proceeds from each benefit the Terrific Tuesdays Club of Sulphur Springs. Get details at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, 903-885-1661.
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving “Walk Like Madd” event in Sulphur Springs is planned for Saturday September 29 to begin at 8pm at Shannon Oaks Church. The 2018 walk will observe 10 years of support from Hopkins County. All ages can participate in the walk. Find out more at walklikemadd.org/northeasttexas or phone 903-534-6000.
