“Friday Food Trucks” Project by SSHS Student Council is Successful, Beneficial
Alexis Lopez, President of Sulphur Springs High School Student Council, came up with an innovative idea for her school from a presentation at State Convention the Student Body officers attended back in Spring 2018. Because Sulphur Springs has a number of eateries with catering trucks, this idea seemed perfect for her school, and so she presented the idea to the SSISD School Board. So, as the Fall semester got a start, the initial #foodtruckfriday was set for September 7, and it was very well received by students and staff as well as the local food merchants. Now, a second event is planned. The food trucks will arrive and set up on the school parking lot bus lanes on Friday October 5, 2018, and begin serving at 10:50 am and ending at 1 pm, to accommodate all the student lunch periods and teacher/staff lunchtimes. This month, an additional restaurant was added to the lineup, making seven different food vendors offering Asian, BBQ, tacos, burgers, pizza, Mexican plates and snow cones, plus school cafeteria items.
Alexis stated that the Student Council was given permission to plan a total of six Food Truck Fridays during the school year, three in the Fall and three in the Spring. She says so far, it has been a great spirit booster for the whole school. Thanks, Alexis and officers for bringing food and fun to SSHS!
SULPHUR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 2018/2019 OFFICERS: President Alexis Lopez, Vice President Jaci Glenn, Secretary Chloe Kennedy, Treasurer Alex Post, Reporter Brianna Wooten, Parliamentarian Campbell Cody, Spirit Director, Lillie Worth.
Winnsboro Police Department Report September 24-30, 2018
Winnsboro Police report two arrests, one non-injury accident, 146 calls for service, 24 citations issued, and 43 warnings written during the report period September 24-30, 2018.
Bobby Kennedy, 56, of Mt Vernon, was arrested September 24th on a Lamar County Warrant.
Steven Lancaster, 53, of Quitman, was arrested September 30th, for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions.
A two vehicle accident in the 800 block of South Main resulted in no injuries reported.
Dinner Bell Menu For October 3, 2018
Dinner Bell October 3, 2018
Community Partner:
The Southwest Dairy Museum
Menu:
Lasagna
Creamy Grape Toss
Garden Salad
Garlic Cheese French Bread
Dairy Museum to provide ice cream treats for dessert
The weather is cooling down and menus are changing. Join us for a dairy inspired meal! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Hope to see you!
Five to be Inducted into SSHS Wildcat Hall of Honor
Five former Sulphur Springs High School athletic greats will be honored Friday, October 5, with induction into the SSHS Wildcat Hall of Honor.
The honorees include Jack Sickles, Class of 1933; John Holloway, Class of 1991; Mark Sevier, Class of 1992; Jay Paul Gordon, Class of 1995; and Melissa McSheffery Knezevic, Class of 2004.
The public is invited to the reception and induction ceremony, which will begin at 5:15 p.m. Friday, October 5, in the SSHS Multi-Purpose Facility located next to the high school. Finger foods will be served.
Immediately following the ceremony and reception, the new members will be introduced on the field at Gerald Prim Stadium shortly before kickoff of the Wildcats’ game vs. Forney.
JACK SICKLES, Class of 1933
Jack Sickles was the second Wildcat football player to win All-State honors, when he was named to that prestigious honor roll as a Senior defensive end and flanker.
A three-year starter for the Wildcats on both sides of the ball, Sickles’ main praises often appeared in the newspapers from opposing teams. Paris, Gainesville, McKinney, Commerce, Highland Park, Greenville and Dallas newspapers all pointed out the outstanding play of the Wildcat, who stood 6-feet and weighed 170 pounds.
He was described as “a deadly tackler, a good blocker and a nice pass receiver. In fact, he was everything it took to be a good end.”
Fellow All-State player and Wildcat Hall of Honor member Red Griggs had this to say, “Jack Sickles played football as if it were a holy war. He gave his best effort on every play — relentless from whistle to whistle.”
Following high school graduation, Sickles attended Texas Tech University for two years, participating in All-Star type games with pros from the Boston Redskins on two different occasions.
He then returned to Sulphur Springs to run the family’s 2000 acre farm. In 1968, he became head of maintenance for Sulphur Springs ISD and later owned Bennett Lumber and Fence Company.
Sickles married Joyce Geneva “Joy” Pounds on October 10, 1941, and they had three children, a son, Johnnie, and two daughters, Jackie and Jeannie. He and his wife, Joy, were married almost 58 years until his death in 1999.
His great-grandson, Jacob Garza, will accept the award. Also accepting the award for Sickles will be his son, Johnnie Sickles and his wife, Donna Sickles; daughter, Jackie Childress; granddaughter, Paige Jackson and her husband, David Jackson, grandson Josh Byers, his wife Tara, and their daughter Tatum; and great-grandsons Enzo and Vince Garza.
JOHN HOLLOWAY, Class of 1991
John Holloway was a four-year letterman in track and field for Sulphur Springs High School, and was a state silver medalist as a Junior. He also still holds the Wildcat school record in the high jump at 6-feet,10-inches.
He was a three-time district champion in the high jump during his sophomore, junior and senior years along with a district runner-up finish as a freshman. He was a four-time regional qualifier and a three-time regional medalist in the high jump. He was state silver medalist during his junior year, with a leap of 6-feet, 9-inches inches at the state track and field meet. His personal best was 6 feet, 10 inches in a Wildcat uniform and 7 feet, 1/4-inch during his time on the summer track and field circuit while in high school. He was also the National AAU runner-up in the high jump in 1988 at the University of Kansas.
During his track and field career, Holloway won many high jump competitions and set multiple meet records. He was a two-time competitor in the Texas Relays, competing his junior and senior years in the high jump. He also competed in the long jump, triple jump, 400-meter dash, and on the 4×400-meter relay teams at Sulphur Springs High School.
Holloway also competed for the Wildcats in football and basketball, earning three letters in football along with two letters in basketball. He was a member of two district championship football teams his junior and senior seasons playing quarterback, wide receiver, tight end and punter. During his Senior year, he was a team captain for the Wildcat football team and was named First-Team All-District punter.
After graduating from Sulphur Springs High School in 1991, Holloway went on to Texas Tech University on a track and field scholarship. There he was coached by U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist, Louise Ritter. After lettering two years for the Red Raiders, Holloway finished his education at the University of North Texas, graduating with a degree in Business Administration.
He has spent the last 20 years in the food and beverage manufacturing industry and is currently a Business Development Manager for Advanced Process Solutions. He lives is Melissa, Texas, with his wife of 19 years, Brigitte, and their three children, Matthew (17), Lauren (14), and Luke (9).
Presenting Holloway’s award will be his sister, Michelle Alexander.
MARK SEVIER, Class of 1992
Mark Sevier was an All-State kicker and punter for the district champion Wildcat football team and a four-year varsity letterman in soccer.
Sevier was named First Team All-State kicker and Third Team All-State punter as a Senior, when he was also voted the district’s Punter and Kicker of the Year. He was district Co-Kicker of the Year as a Junior. The Wildcats were district champions each year.
He was also a four-year varsity letterman on the Wildcat Soccer Team and was named All-District Forward as a Senior.
Following graduation, he accepted a football scholarship to Kilgore College and played in the Fall of 1992. However, he suffered a broken leg when playing for Kilgore against Navarro that season. Due to the injury, he was unable to finish at Kilgore, and enrolled at East Texas State University in the Spring of 1993. He later transferred to Texas Tech University and graduated in 1998 with a BBA degree in International Business. He then moved to the Dallas area and began a career in Financial Services-Indirect Auto Lending with American Honda Motors Co., Inc.’s Captive Finance Subsidiary, American Honda Finance Corp., Inc. for 18 years.
Sevier lives in Aubrey, Texas, with his wife, Cindy, and children, Christian (16) and Annaliese (12). He enjoys watching/participating in his children’s sporting events, including football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, track, FFA and other various school activities.
His former coach, Tom Young, will present his award.
JAY PAUL GORDON, Class of 1995
Jay Paul Gordon was an All-State offensive lineman for two State Quarterfinalist Wildcat teams in the mid-’90s.
Gordon was named First Team All-State on both the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association teams for 1994, his Senior football season. The 6-6, 300-pounder was a three-year starter for the Wildcats, including being named First Team All-District his Junior and Senior seasons.
Both of those years, the Wildcats advanced to the regional quarterfinals in football and won 12 games, which was a school record at the time.
Jay Paul was quoted in the yearbook saying, “Being first team All-State feels great. I felt that I was one of the best, and this just shows how hard work pays off.”
It also paid off with a football scholarship to the University of Miami.
Gordon also was a four-year letterman in track and field and a three-year letterman in powerlifting for the Wildcats.
After his college career, Gordon moved back to Sulphur Springs, where he lived until his death on August 29, 2013, at the age of 36.
His parents are Jimmie and Sue Gordon. He has one son, Jacovy Paul Gordon, age 13; a sister, Lisa Gordon; and a nephew, Zacchaeus Gordon.
Gordon’s award will be presented to him posthumously by his former coach, Chuck King, and will be accepted by his son, Jacovy, and sister, Lisa.
MELISSA MCSHEFFERY KNEZEVIC, Class of 2004
Melissa McSheffery Knezevic was an All-State and Academic All-State softball player for the Lady Cats, and went on to distinguish herself on the college diamond as well.
A three-year letterman at Sulphur Springs High School, she was the All-District Newcomer of the Year as a Sophomore pitcher and third baseman, batting .462 in district and having a perfect 0.00 ERA. The team was undefeated in district and advanced to the regional quarterfinals.
As a Junior, she was the district’s MVP, batting .370 and leading the team in RBI, not recording an error in the field and having a perfect pitching record. The Lady Cats team was one again undefeated in district and a regional quarterfinalist.
Her Senior year, she was the All-District Co-Defensive Player of the Year when she batted a team-high .414. That season, she was named All-State, Academic All-State and an All-Star by the Texas Girls Coaches Association as she led the team with 10 doubles, two homeruns, 13 extra base hits and 22 RBI. She also set a school record in career homeruns.
She received an athletic scholarship to play softball at St. Edward’s University in Austin. She was a four-year starter for the Hilltoppers. She was named First-Team All-Conference as a Sophomore, when she set the school’s single season homerun record with 18. That season, the team earned its first berth in the NCAA tournament.
She was Second-Team All-Heartland Conference as a Junior, when the team advanced to the NCAA Division II regional tournament for the second straight year.
As a senior, Melissa was Second-Team All-Conference. The Hilltoppers went 53-17, winning the 2008 South Central Regional championship and advancing to the NCAA Division II Softball World Series with a third place finish.
Along with her homerun record, she also owns the St. Edwards record for career assists (529) and most games played in a season (70).
She graduated Magna Cum Laud at St. Edward’s University in 2008 with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Business Administration. She has worked for the State of Texas for 10 years, and currently works at the Texas Department of Information Resources as a Contract Manager.
Melissa and her husband, Steven, have been married for two years and live in Pflugerville, Texas.
Her parents are John and Laura McSheffery, and her siblings are Johnny McSheffery and his wife, Meagan, and Micaela Lewis and her husband, Barrett.
Her former coach, John McCullough, will be her presenter.
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda October 2, 2018
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 2, 2018
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed:
- Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.
3. Manager’s report will include a status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations, accidents and claims for the month, and a review of expenditures and revenues.
4. Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
5. Discussion/action on approval of Plat Case PL#180901 requested by Jeff Orwosky to plat a 10.125-acre parcel on Wildcat Way to be known as Jeff-Sue Orwosky Addition.
6. Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2735, a rezoning request by Jeff Orwosky to rezone approximately 10.125 acres of vacant property located on the north side of Wildcat Way and west of Vaughn Drive, identified as 848 Wildcat Way, being further described as Lot 1 of Block 232 of the Jeff-Sue Orwosky Addition from Heavy Commercial (HC) to Light Commercial (LC).
7. Discussion/action on a motion to solicit sealed bids on 50-acres of real property on County Road 4738 (ABS: 501, TR: 7, SUR: IRWIN WM A), (GEOID 65.0501.000.007.00), and to set the minimum bid at $150,000.
8. Discussion/action on a contract between the City of Sulphur Springs and MHS Planning & Design, LLC, for a Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
9. Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for the annual supply of flex-base, aggregate, bedding and rock.
10. Discussion only regarding mobile food units.
11. Visitors and public forum.
12. Adjourn.
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming
The North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming is coming up on Saturday, October 13, Registration, visiting, and bingo will begin at 4:30 p.m. A barbecue meal be served at 5:30. The Monday Night Jam Band will provide dinner music.
There will be a program honoring the Classes of 1968, 1978, and 1988 for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year reunion. Please help spread the word. All former North Hopkins students, staff, and their guests are encouraged to attend. The cost of the meal is $12.50, payable at the door.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Special Session Agenda, October 1, 2018
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TIME: 9:00 A.M. DATE: Monday, October 1, 2018
PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.
I. Invocation
II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag A. AMERICAN FLAG: B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible.”
The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action: The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal And/Or Personnel Matters.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1) The Court To Declare A Quorum
2) Consent Agenda. i) Approve Previous Meeting Minutes. a) No Minutes ii) Approval Of Utility Easements, Burial Of Telephone Cables And Construction Of Water Distribution Facilities: a) The Court To Consider Approving A Request From Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. To Construct Electrical Power Distribution Facilities Across County Road 4508, Which Is Located 215 Feet West Of CR 4508 In Hopkins County, Texas.
3) The Court To Consider Citizens Comments.
4) Other County Business.
5) The Court To Consider Approving Budget Amendments And Line Item Transfers.
6) The Court Will Consider And Act On Payment Of Bills, Revenues And Expenses, Payroll And Financial Statements.
7) The Court To Consider Approving Grants.
8) The Court To Consider Accepting Donations.
9) The Court To Consider Contracts.
10) The Court Will Consider And Act On Personnel Matters.
11) The Court To Consider Disposal Of Asset Request.
12) The Court To Approve Resolutions And Proclamations. i) Proclamation – Hopkins County Beef Day
13) The Court To Adjourn.
Saltillo Community Homecoming
The Saltillo Community Homecoming is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 14, in the Saltillo ISD cafetorium, 150 County Road 3534 in Saltillo. The event will kick off with coffee and socializing beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interested individuals will have an opportunity to meet, visit and renew acquaintances during this time.
Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Barbecue, beans, bread, coffee and tea will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert dish to complete the meal. A program and business meeting will follow starting at 1:15 p.m.
There will be a special guest appearance by the HayStack Choir. Members of Saltillo Classes of 1948, 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, 2008 and 2018 will be honored. There will be highlights of the current Saltillo students and activities, entertaining individual recognitions and sharing of old school and community memories.
Members of the community who have passed away during the last year will also be remembered. Afterwards, those attending are invited to stay and continue to visit. Anyone who has ever attended Saltillo ISD, lived in Saltillo or just visited Saltillo is invited to attend.
For additional information, call 903-537-2386.
PJC Regents Create New Student Opportunities in Health Occupations Program
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents, at their recent meeting, created new opportunities for students through the Health Occupations program.
Regents approved a new 16 semester credit hour (SCH) Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate that may be completed in one semester. The state is looking for more students receiving credentials, explained PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin.
She said that Health Occupations Director Dr. Gregory Ferenchak was doing a great job reviewing programs to see what could be improved. This takes a portion of what is currently in a larger degree to create a 16 SCH EMT Basic Certificate.
“It allows dual credit students completion out of high school,” said Dr. Ferenchak.
Next came modification of for the Enhanced Nurse Aide program. The current certificate was broken into three certificates: Enhanced Nurse Aide I, II, and III at 16 SCH, 25 SCH, and 30 SCH. The stackable credentials include opportunities to test for phlebotomist and med aide certifications, and to take the Certified Nurse Aide examination.
In other business, the Regents:
• Gave final approval to the 2018 tax rate of .085 per $100 valuation.
• Cancelled the election for Regents Place 9 (representing Lamar County Precinct 1) and Place 6 (representing Lamar County Precinct 3).
• Received a report on fall semester enrollment of 4,989. Total head count is up 2.99 percent over last year, and 3.18 percent from two years ago.
• Adopted the Continuing Education pricing guideline as required annually. The formula calculates tuition allowing the department to break even on courses offered.
• Heard an update on Student Achievement Targets that includes 2017 data. They contain such metrics as the number of students completing their first college-level reading, math and writing classes; those completing 15 SCH in their first semester and 30 SCH in their first year.
“The IPEDS graduation rate shows that PJC’s graduation rate has increased from 20 percent in 2012 to 32 percent,” said Dr. Anglin. “We’re now the second-highest in the state.”
• Received a report showing that there is a 9.9 percent increase since last year in the number of dual credit students. They are now 35 percent of headcount and 20.5 percent of contact hours.
• Accepted the reassignments of Iris Gutierrez as Assistant Director of the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center and Rob Stanley as the Director of the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, in addition to his duties as Dual Credit Coordinator effective Sept. 1.
• Regents also accepted the employment of Associate Degree Nursing Instructor Melinda Garrett, effective Jan. 14, 2019; and the resignation of SBDC Director Bradley Gottshalk, effective Sept. 28.
Lady Cats Lose to Greenville in Fifth Set
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team has now opened district play with three straight losses. They had hoped the sight of the home court would turn things around after two road losses but a good Greenville Lady Lions’ team had other ideas Friday (Sepotember 28) in Wildcat Gym. The Lady Lions captured a fifth set, 15-7 to take the match, 3-2.
The Lady Cats got off to a good start and took set one, 25-22. Greenville bounced back to take set two, 25-18. The third set was one the Lady Cats seemed to have under control but it ended up slipping away. The Lady Cats led 22-17 and 23-22 but the Lady Lions took the final three points to win it, 25-23. The Lady Cats played well in set four winning, 25-18 forcing the fifth and decisive set. Set five was tied at 4-4 when Greenville began to pull away. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said the Lady Cats have painted themselves into a corner with the 0-3 district start.
He said he is an optimist and he believes his team can still turn things around. Coach Maness said the key is for the team to believe that they can do it. Lady Cat senior Autumn Tanton continues to play incredible volleyball. Tanton had a team high 23 kills in the match. It made Coach Maness wonder if 23 kills might be a team record. Coach Maness said Sadie Stoud also played well with 29 digs. Lexi Whisenhunt had a team high 45 assists. Tanton was also credited with 3 block solos and one block assist.
The Lady Cats season record is now 24-10. The Lady Cats hope to break into the win column in district play at Mount Pleasant next Tuesday night.
Lady Cats Stats versus Greenville
Kills- Autumn Tanton 23 Abbi Baier 12 Sydney Washburn 6 Madi Vickery 6 Sadie Washburn 5
Erika VanBenthem 3 Lexi Whisenhunt 2
Assists Whisenhunt 45
Digs Sadie Stroud 29 Maddie Millsap 12 Taylor McElfresh 8 Tanton 7 Whisenhunt 5 Sadie Washburn 3 Baier 3
Block Solos Tanton 3 McElfresh 1
Block Assists Sydney Washburn 3 Sadie Washburn 1 Tanton 1 Baier 1Whisenhunt 1 Vickery 1
