Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 2-8, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 2, 2018 to May 8, 2018.: Disturbance: 3; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 0; Terroristic Threats: 0; Criminal Mischief’s: 2; Inquests: 0; Suspicious Circumstances: 5; Suspicious Vehicles: 10; Suspicious Persons: 1; Alarms: 6; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 0; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 1 ; Cows Out: 11; Horses Out: 6; Welfare Checks: 6; Assaults: 0; Dog Bites: 3; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints: 3; Disputes: 3; Arrest/Warrant Services: 8; Reckless Drivers: 5; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 0; Shots Fired: 1; Other: Traffic Stops (7); Abandoned 911 Call (1); Dangerous Dog (1)
May 2nd
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 182 near Alba; at approximately 1:45 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 2:09 a.m. Jeremy Barnes, 28, of Tyler, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1600 near Alba, at approximately 9:31 a.m., in reference to a theft. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:19 p.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on PR 3986 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1799 near Mineola, at approximately 4:16 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2768 near Mineola, at approximately 5:56 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 6:02 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:27 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances on CR 1563 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2276 near Mineola, at approximately 6:49 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2290 near Mineola; at approximately 6:57 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2195 near Mineola; at approximately 8:26 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:36 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 3802 near Hawkins. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several gas cans from the reporting party’s property. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3164 near Quitman; at approximately 9:22 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 9:40 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1660 near Alba.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3987 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:07 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 3522 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:51 p.m. Vester Battee, 27, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Corey Stevenson, 27, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
May 3rd
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4242 near Winnsboro; at approximately 12:34 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Goode St. in Quitman; at approximately 1:32 a.m. Matthew Gengelbach, 31, of Carrolton, was arrested for an outstanding warrant, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, and Prohibited Substance in a Correctional Facility-Alcohol/Drug/Phone/Tobacco.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3170 near Quitman, at approximately 7:25 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
At 7:56 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2351 near Mineola.
At 12:29 p.m., horses were reported out on HWY 80 near Hawkins.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4918 near Quitman; at approximately 2:17 p.m. Roger Potter, 41, of Quitman, was located and taken to the hospital, due to his medical history. An additional warrant is issued for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
At 4:53 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1810 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1660 near Alba, at approximately 5:22 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Jenny Walls, 30, of Alba, was arrested for Assault.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2620 near Mineola, at approximately 6:27 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several firearms from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 6:34 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4470 near Winnsboro.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4358 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:32 p.m. Billy Phiffer, 87, of Winnsboro, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Mineola; at approximately 8:41 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 1647 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:51 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 11:46 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and transported to the hospital by EMS.
May 4th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1647 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:33 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies checked the area and everything was OK.
At 7:25 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 7:51 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the manager of the building and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:54 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 9:11 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched o CR 3135 near Quitman, at approximately 9:22 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and transported to the hospital by EMS.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:56 a.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on FM 2088 near Quitman. The reporting party only wanted this to be recorded for possible future incidents.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 12:30 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 515 near Alba; at approximately 2:29 p.m. Daniel wells, 71, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Karen Lane in Mineola; at approximately 4:31 p.m. Danny Wrysinski, 54, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
At 7:11 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2400 near Mineola.
At 7:12 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4878 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to SPUR 514 near Yantis, at approximately 8:57 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 9:01 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 9:55 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 2100 near Quitman; at approximately 11:04 p.m. Kallie Hallonquist, 18, of Quitman, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:49 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
May 5th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1660 near Alba, at approximately 1:04 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies spoke with the owner of the residence and cleared the incident.
At 9:32 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2260 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1558 near Alba, at approximately 12:20 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a utility trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 1:50 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4700 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:58 p.m., in reference to a dangerous dog. This case is active.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:32 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on FM 515 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3540 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:45 p.m., in reference to a dog bite. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol and the incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 near Quitman, at approximately 7:39 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies were advised the reporting party made contact with the home owner and everything was OK.
At 7:41 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1660 near Alba.
At 8:06 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Como.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Wigley St. in Mineola; at approximately 8:47 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
May 6th
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 69 near Alba; at approximately 12:34 p.m. Jerry Parish, 37, of Yantis, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2332 near Mineola, at approximately 1:23 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:34 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1971 near Yantis, at approximately 10:29 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2117 near Quitman, at approximately 12:28 p.m., in reference to a dog bite. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2380 near Alba, at approximately 1:57 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 6:51 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230 near Quitman.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Zola St in Quitman; at approximately 7:23 p.m. Betty Fergason, 70, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1807 near Yantis; at approximately 8:55 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
May 7th
At 12:52 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Winnsboro point; at approximately 1:28 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:54 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 6:02 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies determined that a power outage on the residence was the reason for the alarm to go off.
At 7:18 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2375 near Mineola, at approximately 8:32 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4847 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:15 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s vehicle.
At 10:32 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1660 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 11:41 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individual shooting the gun and everything was OK.
At 8:45 p.m., horses were reported out on HWY 154 near Yantis.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook boat ramp; at approximately 11:31 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
May 8th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:21 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Walnut St. in Yantis; at approximately 8:05 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Pine Mills, at approximately 10:36 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3431 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:14 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 514 near Yantis, at approximately 1:29 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole mail from the reporting party’s residence.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 1:40 p.m. Erica Bird, 35, of Quinlan, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Jason Brewer, 40, of Cookville, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
At 3:56 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 2150 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 4:52 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1676 near Alba, at approximately 7:11 p.m., in reference to an abandoned 911 call. Deputies arrived and checked the area. Casey Plunk, 39, of Alba, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 8:02 p.m. Jason Bishop, 45, of Quitman, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Between the dates of May 2 and May 8, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included Police Departments and Child Protective Services.
Between the dates of May 2 and May 8, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators filed 5 cases with the District Attorney, obtained 1 arrest warrant and arrested the individual, and recovered $5,000 worth of stolen property.
Total Jail Count – 142 inmates – 124 males and 18 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware are of your surroundings.
Friday is Last Day for Early Voting in May Primary Runoff
Numbers for Republican voters increased Thursday as 168 voted early in the May Primary Runoff election. Ten Democrats voted in state-wide runoff elections. Total votes for the first four days: Republicans 589; Democrats 39. Early voting in the Primary Runoff Election continues until 5 p.m. today, Friday, May 18, 2018. Early voting takes place at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom, 128 Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Tuesday, May 22 is Primary Runoff Election Day with voting places open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Hopkins County registered voters may cast ballots at any of the voting places on that day. Voting places will include the Lutheran Church on Texas Street, the Courthouse downtown, Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Fuller Street, and League Street Church of Christ and Como-Pickton School on Highway 11 E. Republicans are voting for nominees for Hopkins County Treasurer and Commissioner Precinct 2. Since there are not Democrat challengers, those who receive the nomination will be the only ones for those offices on the ballot in November. Democrats are voting in state runoff races only.
Odell Sentenced to 10 Years in TDCJ
May 18, 2018 – In a revocation of probation conducted Thursday in Eighth Judicial District Court, Jimmy De Odell, 60, was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The District Attorney’s office was able to prove that, after being released from jail on February 7th of this year, Odell had later fired a crossbow bolt through his ex-wife’s window on February 20th. It was just one more act in a number of incidents of stalking for which Odell had been arrested.
Jimmy De Odell
Odell was indicted by a Hopkins County Grand Jury in October, 2017 for stalking. The indictment followed his fourth arrest for stalking since August 2, 2017. It was found the he was within 696 feet from the place of employment of the victim of his August 8, 2017 stalking charge. He was in violation of the protective order than had been issued at that time. Other incidents had also placed O’Dell in Hopkins County Jail dating back to April, 2017. Odell was in Hopkins County Jail from October, 2017 until his February 7th release.
Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris stated that the conviction and sentencing of Odell came following “…incredible investigative work done by Investigators Dennis Findley, Wade Sheets, Corley Weatherford, and Sgt. Scott Davis.” “Although Odell steadfastly proclaimed that he did not fire the crossbow bolt into his wife’s home, and there were no witnesses or direct evidence, the officers were able to gather every piece of available circumstantial evidence and present a case that left no doubt that Odell was the culprit,” according to Harris. Harris told KSST News that he is “…proud to work with such a competent and dedicated group of law enforcement professionals.”
Tira News May 18, 2018
By Jan Vaughn
Regina Payton visited with her mother Martha Payton this past week. She arrived on Wednesday afternoon. Martha reports, “We decided to try our skill at power washing the house, screens, windows and lawn furniture, which was easier than expected. Brad Payton came on Thursday afternoon with a beautiful bouquet of red roses for Mother’s Day, so naturally we put him to work also. By the time evening arrived we decided to drive to Cooper to the Dairy Queen for a hamburger supper. Brad returned home on Friday evening after a very nice visit. Regina and I drove to Longview on Saturday to visit my sister and brother from Pittsburg. We let Luby’s cook our lunch on Saturday. We had a wonderful visit and, as always, the drive to east Texas is always nice. Everyone returned home safely.”
Dacy and Destri treated their mother, Yvonne Weir, to lunch at the Smoky Rose in Dallas on Friday, May 4th, and then they then attended a Cinco de Mayo festival at Nico’s (Destri’s son’s) day care. Yvonne comments, “It was fun, but Nico refused to wear the mustache or sombrero.” Yvonne spent the night with Destri and Eben Friday night.
Wesley Weir went bowling with My Heroes on Saturday and played Bright Star Baseball on Monday night. Yvonne adds, “It was a great night for baseball.”
Kim & Lee Beck are proud to announce that Madeleine Beck graduated with her Bachelors of Science degree from Texas Christian University on Saturday. Go Hornfrogs!
The annual Aiguier Cemetery Association meeting will be held on Sunday, June 3rd, on the cemetery grounds. A covered dish lunch will be shared at noon, followed by the business meeting.
Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin spent the night with us on Friday. We enjoyed being outside watching the boys play.
Our granddaughter, Jaidyn Joslin, was baptized at Posey Baptist Church on Sunday. There to celebrate her decision, were her parents, Tiffany Vaughn and Malcolm Joslin, her brothers, Kenden and Morgan Joslin and Morgan’s fiancée Allison, her uncle, Delayne Vaughn, and Chip and myself, along with her church family. After the service we returned to our house for Mother’s Day lunch, which Chip prepared. Also, Chip, Delayne, and I visited Grace Vaughn for Mother’s Day.
Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon and Slaiden celebrated Mother’s Day with Laiken’s family and they enjoyed swimming that afternoon.
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].
Know your weeds: Nettles By Mario Villarino
As I was conducting a visit earlier in the week, I noticed the flowering of nettles in the pastures of this new landowner. There are several species of horse nettle, all of which have star-shaped blossoms with prominent petals, flat or turned backward, and yellow stamens. Almost all of them are prickly. Flowers of the various species are blue, purple, yellow, or white.
White horse nettle gets its name from its covering of silvery hairs, among which are the nettle-like prickles. It grows 1-3 feet tall. The leaves are 2-4 inches long, with wavy edges. Flowers are violet-purple or white, about 3/4 inch across, with 5 petal-like lobes that are joined at the base, forming a triangular shape at the tip of each lobe. All of them have the prominent, bright yellow stamens that distinguish all the horse nettles.
The yellow fruits resemble small tomatoes and remain on the plant for months. The lavender, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers are beautifully set off by the silvery foliage, and large patches of the plant in full bloom are striking.
However, the plant is an aggressive, poisonous weed, spreading steadily from deep rootstocks; in a few states it is classified as a noxious weed. The genus name, from the Latin solamen (quieting), alludes to the narcotic properties of many species.
This species is also known as Bullnettle. While generally unpalatable to cattle, this plant can cause serious problems in situations such as overgrazing or feeding large concentrations of the plant in hay.
According to Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension’s “Plants of Texas Rangelands Virtual Herbarium,” silverleaf nightshade, another nettle common in our area, can be poisonous to horses, sheep, goats, cattle and humans. It can be identified by its characteristic silver color, which is caused by the numerous fine hairs along its stem, and violet, bluish or white flowers. It also produces yellow fruits beginning in May and ending in October.
The toxin present in this plant is solanine. All parts of the plant are toxic, including the fruit, at all stages of maturity. Particular emphasis should be made to limit the intake of ripe fruit as the highest amounts of toxin are present there. It is important to note that toxicity is not lost upon drying, such as cutting off the plant for haying.An animal can begin to be poisoned by eating as little as 0.1 to 0.3 percent of their body weight in nightshade. For a 1,400-pound cow, that is 1.4 to 4.2 pounds of nightshade.
Solanine poisoning causes several effects on the animal. This glycoalkaloid can cause incoordination, excessive salivation, loud and labored breathing, trembling, nasal discharge, severe gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea and progressive weakness or paralysis, according to the Veterinary Medicine Library from the University of Illinois. In the most extreme cases, death can occur suddenly or in three to four days. Symptoms resulting from low doses of poisoning usually persist during this time frame as well.
There are several products approve for use during nettle control, the vast majority requiring to spray the plants during flowering, hence the importance of detecting the plants during this stage (flowering).
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please call the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
Are You Ready for the Whipped Challenge and Other Upcoming Events? By Johanna Hicks
Are You Ready for the Whipped Challenge?
The buzz is building and plans are in full swing as we prepare for the 2018 Hopkins County Dairy Festival “Whipped” Challenge. Businesses, civic clubs, churches, schools, and organizations are encouraged to enter a team. So, what is the “Whipped Challenge?” If you have ever watched the popular show called “Chopped” on the Food Network, we are patterning our event after that program – with a dairy twist, of course! Here’s how it works:
1) The contest will take place on the front grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs, TX on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Check-in begins at the gazebo at 9:30 a.m. Orientation begins at 10:00 a.m., and the contest starts at 10:15 a.m.
2) Participation will be limited to the first eight teams (4 members per team). Teams are requested to bring their own knives for chopping and slicing ingredients. After registering, teams will be directed to a food preparation station. There will be a set of ingredients at each station, but no recipe. The ingredients will represent a dish from one of the following: appetizer, main dish, dessert.
3) Preparation: each team will be provided with a set of ingredients reflective of the assigned category, and will create a single dish (not a full meal) using the ingredients.
- Teams are challenged to be creative by developing their own recipe with provided ingredients.
- Team must incorporate each ingredient into the dish. However, teams may determine the exact amount of each ingredient to use.
- Teams will have access to an equipment table and “pantry” of additional ingredients that may be used to compliment or garnish the dish.
- Each dish must contain at least 2 dairy products, provided in the pantry.
- Round 1: Eight teams will prepare a snack/appetizer (20 minutes), after which two teams will be “whipped.” Round 2: Six teams will prepare a main dish (40 minutes). Three teams will be eliminated. Round 3: The three remaining teams will prepare a dessert (20 minutes). One team will be named “Whipped” champion. Prizes will be awarded.Note: times include planning, preparation, and plating.
4) Presentation: When time is called, each team will step away from their preparation station and take the completed dish to the judges’ area. The following pertains to team presentations:
- All team members will participate in the presentation.
- A maximum of 3 minutes will be allowed for each team’s presentation, which may include questions from judges. Note:teams should follow food safety practices since judges will taste dishes. All participants will receive a gift bag, and prizes will be awarded in increasing amounts with each round.
5) Cost to enter is $40 per team. Team applications are due by May 31 and may be returned to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs. Checks should be made out to Hopkins County Dairy Festival. Applications are available at the Extension Office – 1200 W. Houston, and on the Extension website at http://hopkins.agrilife.org, (click on publications). Copies are also available at the Southwest Dairy Museum and will soon be posted on the Dairy Festival website.
So, gather your co-workers, fellow civic club members, and friends, and join the fun! Remember, the deadline to enter is May 31 (or until the first 8 teams have entered), so don’t be a procrastinator! If you have questions, please call my office at 903-885-3443, and I’ll be glad to help you.
Other Upcoming Events
- Kids’ Camp: By now, Sulphur Springs Schools which house grades 1 thru 4 have received registration information for “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness.” If you child is interested in attending, tell them to ask their school teacher or principal. This will be the 8th annual Kids’ Camp, and we are so excited to bring fun activities to keep your child’s mind active! Dates of the camp are June 11 thru 29, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The location will be the auxiliary gym at Sulphur Springs Middle School. On Mondays and Wednesdays, we’ll focus on nutrition, hands-on cooking, physical activity including Walk Across Texas and team games, water and sun safety, fire safety (our local fire safety clowns will be visiting!), weather safety/first aid, simple money management, and more. Friday sessions will be led by the Master Gardeners. The final Friday of camp will be our celebration – prizes for the kids who log the most miles, t-shirt distribution, water slides, bounce houses, and of course, delicious snacks.
The cost of the camp is only $10 per child, because we don’t want the cost to be a hindrance from this excellence camp experience. The deadline to register is May 31, and participation is limited to the first 40 youth. Registration must be brought to the Extension Office – not the classroom teacher. Forms are available at the 1st thru 4th grade campuses, or may be picked up at the Extension Office – 1200 W. Houston.
- One Health Round Table: Each spring, our Extension Leadership team (Extension Leadership Advisory Board, Program Area Committees, Master Volunteers, and Community Volunteers) provides feedback on programming ideas for the community. The topic which received the most response was the area of health as well as its correlation between animals and humans. Two dates have been set for a round table series of discussions, so put these on your calendar!
Friday, July 6, will feature immunizations – flu, pneumonia, shingles, etc. and the appropriate ages and times to receive these immunizations. Also on board is a speaker who will discuss rabies, Zika, and other vector-borne diseases that can be spread to humans, and their treatment procedures. Friday, July 13, will feature the topic of animal health. Both sessions will take place at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office. Watch for more information to come, but please save the dates!
- Multi-county 4-H Camp: The registration deadline is May 31 for students in grades 3 thru 12. Hopkins County typically takes the largest group to this camp and they all return home with great experiences to share! Even though it is targeted toward 4-H members, you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. The camp will take place July 9-11 at Lakeview Baptist Conference Center in Lone Star. I will be chaperoning, along with at least two other leaders from Hopkins County. We will meet at the Extension Office to carpool. Students may be picked up at 10:00 a.m. on July 11 at the camp facility. Registration forms are available at the Extension Office, which includes a list of things to bring, schedule, workshops, and more.
- Skills Camp: By now, the Sulphur Springs 5th and 6th grade campuses have received the registration brochures for Skills Camp. This camp will take place Monday thru Thursday, July 16-19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at our Extension Office, with the exception of Wednesday, which will be held at the ROC. Workshops are woodworking, upcycling, photography, ceramics, and outdoor cooking. The cost is $15 and registration is limited to the first 14 youth. Ask your school teacher or principal for registration information, or come by the Extension Office.
Closing Thought
Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together – Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
Video Presentation: SSISD Honor Student Breakfast 2018
Sulphur Springs ISD Honor Students, their parents and favorite teacher attended the annual honor student breakfast for the Class of 2018. The Thursday morning, May 17th event was conducted in the Civic Center.
This video presentation of the Honor Student Breakfast is a Salute to Excellence of KSST and A & S Air Conditioning, Alliance Bank, Century 21 Hometown, Galyean Insurance, Grocery Supply Company, The Pawn Shop, Westley Assisted Living, Brian Toliver Lincoln , Northeast Texas Farmers Coop, Guarany Bank and Trust, Nor Tex Tractor & Powersports, Texas Heritage National Bank, and Farm Country Incorporated.
Blacklands Railroad Opens Transloading and Storage Terminal in Nevada
According to Progressive Railroads, a Blacklands Railroad subsidiary has opened a transloading and storage terminal at the Northern Nevada Railport and Logistics Center in Fernley, Nevada, the Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) announced Wednesday, May 16, 2018.
The subsidiary, Black Gold Rail Terminals: Northern Nevada, will help the short line meet its intermodal, logistics and distribution needs in a cost-effective manner, according to an NNDA press release.
Currently, Sulphur Springs, Texas-based Blacklands Railroad is investing $1 million for additional track and a locomotive, NNDA officials said. It is the first short line to establish a transloading and storage terminal in northern Nevada.
Located on Reno Highway, the terminal is served by Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway Co. Rail service at the terminal is available five days a week.
“Establishing a Black Gold Rail Terminal in Fernley was a good fit as Northern Nevada’s logistics industry is quickly expanding to meet multimodal shipping and distribution needs of customers nationwide,” said Blacklands Railroad President Wayne Defebaugh.
NNDA President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Hooper said Blacklands Railroad marks the 100th company since 2010 that the authority has assisted with expansion or relocation.
Primary Runoff Early Voting Continues Through Friday
Early Voting in the May Primary Runoff election continues at a steady pace as 137 Republicans and 15 Democrats cast ballots Wednesday. Total votes for the first three days: Republicans 421; Democrats 29.
Early voting in the Primary Runoff Election continues 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Friday, May 18th. Early voting takes place at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom, 128 Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Tuesday, May 22 is Primary Runoff Election Day with voting places open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Hopkins County registered voters may cast ballots at any of the voting places on that day. Voting places will include the Lutheran Church on Texas Street, the Courthouse downtown, Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Fuller Street, and League Street Church of Christ and Como-Pickton School on Highway 11 E. Republicans are voting for nominees for Hopkins County Treasurer and Commissioner Precinct 2. Since there are not Democrat challengers, those who receive the nomination will be the only ones for those offices on the ballot in November. Democrats are voting in state runoff races only.
