Lady Cats Down Cumby Lady Trojans in First Scrimmage of 2018 Season
The defending district champion Lady Cats’ volleyball team proved to be much too much for a scrappy Cumby team in the Lady Cats’ scrimmage opener at the main Sulphur Springs Middle School Gym Monday morning (August 6). Lady Cats Coach Justin Maness played all eleven current members of the varsity and it seemed that everyone played well.
Senior Autumn Tanton delivered numerous kills and also served well. Returners Madison Vickery and Lexi Whisenhunt both had strong games at the net. Exciting newcomer Sadie Washburn, a sophomore, showed a big potential upside with several kills. Her older sister, Sydney Washburn also had some good moments at the net. Libero Sadie Stroud was solid and had nine straight points off of her serve early in the scrimmage.
Varsity newcomer Maddie Millsap brought out some left handed curving serves that were very hard for the Lady Trojans to return. Newcomer Taylor McElfresh also served some aces. New varsity player Kate Womack also had some good moments serving and finishing. Last year’s district Newcomer of the Year, Erika VanBenthem was unable to play due to an injured ankle.
Coach Maness said the Lady Cats probably had the best first scrimmage he has seen here. He said he was impressed with the Lady Cats passing and serving. Coach Maness said he was excited to see what the season brings. He referred to Sadie Washburn as a high flyer who worked hard on the outside position this summer. Coach Maness said he expects she will get better and better as the season progresses. The Lady Cats also scrimmaged Commerce Monday afternoon.
The Lady Cats open the regular season Tuesday at Sherman. They will face the host Lady Bearcats at 4 p.m. and will take on North Lamar at 5:30 p.m. in the tri-match. The teams will play best three out of five matches.
Watch for Night Work on I-30 in Hopkins and Hunt Counties in August
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today alerted drivers who frequently travel on Interstate Highway 30 in Hunt and Hopkins Counties that work will begin Aug. 13 to re-stripe that highway.
Contractor Stripe-A-Zone Inc. will be re-striping main travel lanes along I-30 at night, working from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., from Aug. 13 through Aug. 24, weather permitting.
This work will extend from the Hunt-Rockwall County line eastward to the Hopkins-Franklin County line. This is a mobile operation that will affect only one lane of travel at any given time, but the contractor will cover both main lanes of east- and west-bound travel on I-30 during the contract work period.
Motorists who travel along I-30 in Hunt and Hopkins County at this time are asked to pay special attention to all signs and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel cautiously through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
2018 Summer Reading Program Was a Record-Breaker at SS Public Library
The success story actually began on May 31, 2018 when 275 youngsters checked out 437 books on Kickoff Day. During June, the number of checkouts continued to climb, to over 5,000 books! 244 new library patrons signed up too, breaking last years records. Over 500 children ended the summer as part of the Summer Reading Program which had an exciting Fun with Mary Poppins theme.
Storytime was a very popular part of the program, offering prizes, guest readers and exceptional books and songs. One surprise was Mary Poppins and Bert the Chimney Sweep, who read to two different groups of storytime kids. Also Brett the Bubble Guy and the Texas A and M Chemistry Road Show were huge hits. Storytime actually continues year-round for pre-schoolers.
August 2 was the final day to turn in reading logs in the program. The success is not only good for the Library, but for the children. When a child completes the three reading log challenge, they will have read over 8 hours total, preventing the possibility of “summer slide” on their reading skills during the summer out-of-school months.
Why is the Summer Reading Program so important to our children? When not engaging our brains, we lose some of what we have learned. Reading aloud benefits all children and teens, especially those who struggle. One benefit is that when a student hears a book being read, the child will build listening comprehension skills with grade-level-and-above books. This increases their knowledge and expands the experience with text, so the students do better when reading on their own. The library has a section of children’s Audiobooks and eAudiobooks available.
Librarian Hope Cain thanks everyone who took part in the 2018 Summer Reading Program and encourages all ages to explore the Sulphur Springs Public Library and enjoy reading all year round!
City Council Meets Tuesday; Budget Workshop Precedes Regular Session
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 07, 2018
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, August 07, 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.
- Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.
(A) Roberts Rules of Order / Open Meetings Act
presentation by Jim McLeroy, City Attorney - 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. - Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
- Discussion/action on Public Hearing for second and final reading of
Ordinance No. 2725, a rezoning request by Frances Mears to rezone a 0.47
acre parcel located at 601 South Jackson Street, being further described as
Lots 32 & 33 of Block 49, from Light Industrial (LI) to Multi-Family
(MF). - Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2726, a budget
amendment for FY 2017-2018. - Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for reinsurance for the City
of Sulphur Springs Employee Insurance Program. - Discussion/action on a motion to appoint the Charter Review committee.
- Discussion/action on Community Facilities Agreement for Roy Lee
Beezley Addition.
2 - Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1152 authorizing an interlocal
agreement with the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Saputo Dairy
Foods, LLC for Texas Capital Funds Infrastructure Project – Saputo Dairy
Foods, LLC. - Visitors and public forum.
- Adjourn.
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
WORK SHOP MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 7, 2018
6:00 P.M.
A special workshop meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in the Conference Room at 201 North
Davis Street. The following items will be discussed:
- Call to order.
- Discussion on the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2018 – 2019.
- Adjourn.
Traffic Stop Results in Arrest for Suspected Meth
Ryan Glen Mize, 25, of Sulphur Springs was observed to be very nervous, talkative, and “…sweating a lot…” when stopped by a Sulphur Springs Police officer for a traffic violation. There seemed to be a reason for his excitement.
During a pat down conducted for officer safety, the officer found a small clear bag containing a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was located in a pocket. A probable cause search of the vehicle Mize was driving produced a clear pipe used for smoking meth.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 8, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
August 8, 2018
Community Partner
Lions Club
Menu:
When fresh okra is in abundance, you make GUMBO!
Chicken and Okra Gumbo
Watermelon Cubes with Feta Sprinkles
Garden Salad
Garlic French Bread
Snickerdoodle Cake
Pineapple Yogurt Pudding
Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Veterans Needed: Sign-up Begins For the Veteran’s Day Parade
Veterans Day 2018 in United States of America: Sunday, November 11 Observed date: Monday, November 12th. The Veterans Day Parade will be on Saturday, November 10th, starting at 9:00 AM from Buford Park.
The Parade will start lining up at Buford Park at 7:30 AM. The Parade will go down Connally St. to the Downtown Square. Turn Left on Jefferson and then another Left on Houston and back to Buford Park. It is the same route as the Christmas Parade.
It is the Marines 243rd Birthday and they want as many Veterans involved as possible. Please plan on participating in the Parade.
Walt Dingman, the OLDEST Veteran in Hopkins County at 99 years of age, will be Honored as the Grand Marshall of the Parade.
For more information call Jason Barrett at (972) 750-1966 or Derb Goodman at (903) 582-2263
Meal A Day Menu for August 6th-10th
Meal A Day Menu
August 6 –August 10
Monday
Cheese Burgers
Lettuce Tomato Onion and Pickles
Baked Beans
Chips
Tuesday
Chicken Spectacular
Pickled Beets
Corn
Wednesday
Beef Spaghetti
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Tossed Salad
Thursday
Rope Sausage
Pinto Beans
Corn Bread
Green Tomato Relish
Friday
Corn Flake Chicken
Macaroni and Cheese
Broccoli
Roll
Veterans Needed: Sign-up Begins For the Veteran’s Day Parade
Veterans Day 2018 in United States of America: Sunday, November 11 Observed date: Monday, November 12th. The Veterans Day Parade will be on Saturday, November 10th, starting at 9:00 AM from Buford Park.
The Parade will start lining up at Buford Park at 7:30 AM. The Parade will go down Connally St. to the Downtown Square. Turn Left on Jefferson and then another Left on Houston and back to Buford Park. It is the same route as the Christmas Parade.
It is the Marines 243rd Birthday and they want as many Veterans involved as possible. Please plan on participating in the Parade.
Walt Dingman, the OLDEST Veteran in Hopkins County at 99 years of age, will be Honored as the Grand Marshall of the Parade.
For more information call Jason Barrett at (972) 750-1966 or Derb Goodman at (903) 582-2263
Mowrer Arrested Following Friday Morning Pursuit
When Hopkins County Deputies received information that a white male had stolen items from Tractor Supply in Winnsboro, Dispatch advised the vehicle was a white Dodge auto. Investigator Dennis Findley saw the vehicle and tried to stop but the driver, Jeffery Edward Mowrer, 26, of Brashear, fled instead of stopping. Several marked units joined the pursuit.
The chase began along State Highway 154, State Highway 11, State Highway 19, and FM 1567, through a pasture and Mowrer, eventually fled on foot and locked himself in his house in the 900 block of FM 1567 West.
The chase began along State Highway 154, State Highway 11, State Highway 19, and FM 1567, through a pasture and Mowrer, eventually fled on foot and locked himself in his house in the 900 block of FM 1567 West.
DPS, Hopkins County CID, Deputies, K9 Unit, and Sulphur Springs Police converged on the house and when the SWAT Team entered, Mower gave himself up.
Property matching the description of items taken from the Winnsboro Tractor Supply were found in the auto that had been pursued. Using social media, Winnsboro Chief of Police Andy Chester publicly thanked the various law enforcement entities that assisted in the location and arrest of Mowrer.
Mowrer is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Evading Arrest in a Vehicle and is being held on a $30,000 bond.
