Sulphur Springs Man Arrested For Aggravated Assualt Family Violence
Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Brinker Street regarding a disturbance. When they arrived, they found James Ray Rose, 57, yelling at two men in the front yard of the residence. According to everyone at the scene, Rose has pulled a knife to assault two family members at the residence.
Rose was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Family Violence. He is in Hopkins Country Jail held on bonds totaling $60,000.
Dinner Bell Menu For May 9th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
May 9, 2018
Community Partner
Diversified Storage
Menu:
Mexican Lasagna
Roasted Carrots with Parsley and Thyme
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Chocolate Texas Sheath Cake
Baked Apples (a sugar free dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Choral Society Hits Perfect Note in 20th Anniversary Concert
The Choral Society’s 20th Anniversary performance was a huge success. In honor of their 20th anniversary, they played a song from every year since they began. Carol Ruth Allen was the conductor for this special performance.
Crowd favorites included “Phantom of the Opera”, “I am a Man of Constant Sorrow”, “You Don’t Own Me”, “Georgia on my Mind”, and “Amazing Grace.” The Choral Society also paid tribute to those loved and lost with the tune “Goin’ Home.”
The Chorus began the song “You don’t own me” with all of the women members singing, while the men donned hats and then sang, while the women responded by putting on colorful feather boas and the entire chorus finished the song together. 
Emily Armstrong, Natalie Contreras and Peyton Virgel were special guest performers. Emily performed a dance routine to “One” then Natalie and Peyton danced to “All that Jazz.” Chorus members performed vignettes to compliment the songs, and several numbers featured outstanding solo performances by various chorus members.
Eddie Northcutt embodied the spirit of the Phantom in the song “Phantom of the Opera”. Christine, played by Sydnee Hawkins, increased the dramatic song when she passionately belted out a duet with her lover Raoul, played by Trison Pullen. The trio captivated the audience, and kept them wanting more.
Marlon Chisom performed a beautiful rendition of “Georgia on My Mind”.
Joe Clark and the Soggy Bottom Boys had the audience laughing as they joked around calling Conductor Allen their “Warden” before singing “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow.”
The Choral Society received a standing ovation from the appreciative audience for their Sunday afternoon performance.
Conductor Allen said “We thank you, and will see you at Christmas!”
2018 Senior Graduation Celebration
On Saturday May 5th, Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church hosted the annual Senior Graduation Celebration which they have been hosting for over fifteen years. The Church fellowship hall was decorated in Wildcat Blue and gold. Pastor H.B. Nash supported the seniors by wearing a blue suit and a gold tie. Dinner was served to all in attendance. It included tacos, peach cobbler, and iced tea.
Table centerpieces included pictures of the seniors and an inspirational poem which set the mood for the evening: “Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need.”
Reverend Spigner opened the celebration in prayer, quoting Ephesians 6 verses 10-13 encouraging graduates to put on the armor of God.
The Guest Speaker was Brother Lawson Crooks. “I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to offer words of encouragement to these students,” Crooks began. “For eighteen years of your life so far you’ve had eighteen years of training from somebody.” Parents, grandparents, coaches, teachers, and pastors have all given the students training over the years. “Somebody taught you how to walk, talk, eat, drink, dress, read, write, add, subtract, how to be respectful, work hard and do your best.”
But most importantly “Somebody also taught you how to love the Lord and be kind to others.” Crooks stressed that point, using Proverbs 22 verse 6. “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” He encouraged the students to remain in the Lord’s love and grace. He encouraged the graduates to make good choices and reflect back on the advice and training of their childhood.
He compared the graduates life lessons to that of learning to ride a bike. Most people start with four wheels, and eventually are be able to ride on two wheels. College is when the “training wheels” are coming off. “The child may fall, and it isn’t going to be easy, but before you know it they’ll be riding down the street going 100 miles per hour.” Brother Crooks referenced Luke 15 verses 11-24, the parable of the lost son. This man wasn’t ready for his training wheels to be off, and he crashed before he went back home to receive more training.
Crooks then posed a question: “What have all these people prepared you for?” The answer was found in 1st Samuel 17, people told David he was too little and too young to do anything. But David relied on his faith, training, and skills to succeed. “Don’t let anybody tell you, you can’t do something. [Because you] can do all things through Christ who gives [you] strength.” Crooks emphasized that as the graduates go into adulthood they will be called to be leaders and use their training in the years to come. This is their moment to shine but in doing so, God must be an integral part of their life.
Students received gift bibles. Parents, grandparents and family members were able to step up and wish the students good luck, after Pastor Nash prayed over the students.
Pastor Nash ended the ceremony by saying ” God is with you, God is good, and he’s got your back!”
2018 graduates in attendance:
Simeon Taylor is “going to college prep in the fall and then will transfer to a College [where he plans] on studying Kinesiology.”
Laila King wants to be a psychiatrist, and plans to “go to Prairie View A&M to major in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice.”
Terrell Turman is “going to Southern Arkansas University to play football and major in Accounting.”
N’sya Dugan will be “going to college for nursing and then [she will be] a paramedic in the Army.”
Dedrick Godbolt is going to “Grayson College in Denison” where he will major in Business Marketing.
Imani Taylor “plan[s] on attending Texas A&M Commerce to pursue a degree in education.” She wants to become a teacher.
DJ Abron will “go to UT Tyler and study Business Marketing.” He then plans on finding a good job close to Tyler or home.
Makenzie Alexander will “attend Prairie View A&M University to study business management.” She hopes to become an entrepreneur and one day own her own business.
Kadadrian Abron will go to “EMT school and get his associates degree then go to the firefighter academy and become a firefighter.” He is thinking about moving to Plano after he completes his training.
Graduating Seniors include:
Alyssa Abron Jalik Cleveland Tiesan Goodson Cor’Tavius Pruitt
DJ Abron Tamya Cuba Marquise Hale Jayden Sims
KaDadrian Abron Breasia Dottie Jamia Hall Jhatea Syrie
Sebestian Adams D’Idrec Dugan Jamal Cox-Hobson Imani Taylor
Makensie Alexander N’sya Dugan Kaylee Jefferson LaKendrick Taylor
Dominique Berry Kyla Dunlap Lalia King Terrell Turman
Ian Blanch Tahja Gilbert Mariah McCord Iverson Wade
Alexi Boyd Dedric Godbolt Zachary Pearson Michaela Wickerson
I’Vyn Clayton Cason Goodson Jaden Price Sadedria Young
Mileena Zirretta Alyssa Redd
Aviation History: C-130A
The development of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules arose out of the need for a replacement for the Fairchild C-119/R4Q “Flying Boxcar” cargo/troop transport. The Boxcar was manufactured from 1948 to 1953 and had proved inadequate for the needs of the Far East Air Forces Combat Cargo Command during the Korean War. It was under-powered and little better than earlier C-82s, C-46s and C-47s. Early in 1951, the USAF Tactical Air Command issued a specification to the aircraft manufacturing industry for a new medium cargo transport. The new aircraft was to be capable of slowing to 125 knots, dropping heavy loads by parachute, landing on short/unimproved combat air strips, suitable for assault transport operations, and able to carry single items weighing up to 30,000 lb. (or 90 paratroops) over a 2,000-mile range.
The design team took the M551 Sheridan Tank, the largest piece of equipment the Army needed to airlift, and “drew a circle around it and that set the diameter of the fuselage.” As for the fuselage’s 40-foot length, its inspiration came from somewhere else entirely. “The basic C-130, aft of the cockpit and before the ramp, is the length of a railroad boxcar.
The initial production model was the C-130A, with four Allison T56-A-11 or -9 turboprops. The first prototype flight took place in 1954 and the first production flight followed on April 7, 1955. A total of 219 were ordered and the C-130A joined the U.S. Air Force inventory in December 1956.
With a squat stance, bulbous nose, four big turboprop engines, and massive fuselage, the C-130 cruises at a relatively modest 290 to 320 knots. Lockheed dubbed it “Hercules” after the mythological hero known for his strength and courage.
In the 1960’s, during the Vietnam War, Ling-Temco Electronics/Ling-Temco Vought/LTV Electrosystems performed IRAN (Inspect and Repair As Necessary) on 171 C-130A & B aircraft.
The included information comes from local Sulphur Springs resident Tony Hughes. Mr. Hughes worked on, performed engine run up, pre-flight/post flight and flew as an aircraft mechanic observer on FCF’s (functional check flight), along with supervising hangar and flight line operations for over 40 years (1956-1996) at E-Systems, Inc., the Greenville, Tx. plant formerly known as TEMCO.
Meal A Day Menu: May 7th-11th
Meal A Day Menu
May 7th – May 11th
Monday
Chicken Breast
On a Bed of Rice
Providence Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Cheese Burger Casserole
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Wednesday
Meatloaf
Macaroni and Cheese
Green Beans
Roll
Thursday
King Ranch Casserole
Corn on the Cob
Malibu Vegetables
Friday
Chicken Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Stewed Squash
Roll
Wildcats Win Bi-district Series; Face Prosper at Rockwall in Area Play
The Wildcats’ baseball team won a pair of playoff games against Wylie East Saturday at McKinney Boyd to take the bi-district series, two games to one. The Wildcats came in down one game to zero after a 9-3 loss Wednesday night at Wylie East.
In the first game Saturday, the Wildcats evened the series with a 4-1 win. Ryan Humphries allowed only an unearned run and give up just five hits. He struck out five and had no walks. The Wildcats struck early giving Humphries all the run support he would need. They scored three runs in the bottom of the first. Austin Dodd and Kaden Argenbright both walked to start the inning. Humphries hit a double that scored Dodd. Dawson Draper also doubled driving in Argenbright and Humphries. The Wildcats led 3-0 after one inning. Wylie East got on the board in the top of the fifth scoring an unearned run. The score was 3-1 Wildcats after five innings. The Wildcats got an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Argenbright singled, stole a base and moved to third on a pass ball. He scored on a Humphries double. The Wildcats made the most of their four hits.
In the third game, pitchers Pacen Edwards and Jaxon Chaney combined for a no-hitter as the Wildcats won, 9-1. Edwards went the first 4 and one-thirds innings but had to depart due to his pitch count this week. Chaney threw 2 and two-thirds innings. Edwards allowed an unearned run. The Wildcats issued three walks and made three errors. The Wildcats were down 1-0 when they batted around and exploded for six runs. Humphries and Triston McCormick walked. Chaney and Dawson singled. Edwards drove home a run on a fielder’s choice. The Raiders made an error. Dodd drove home a run with a sacrifice fly. Argenbright singled. The Wildcats scored their six runs on three hits and an error. The Wildcats added three runs in the top of the sixth. Edwards singled. Both Kamren Harrison and Gavin Millap laid down sacrifice bunts followed by Raider errors. Dodd and Argenbright singled. The Wildcats had eight hits in the game.
The Wildcats will now face Prosper in an Area round series. All games will be at Rockwall. Game one is Friday at 7:30 p.m. with the Wildcats as home team. Game two will be Saturday at 1 p.m. with Prosper as home team. Game three, if necessary, will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of game two. Prosper won a coin flip to be home team in game three, if there is one. The Wildcats now have a season record of 18-13.
Lady Cats Regional Quarterfinal Series Set
The Lady Cats’ softball team will play Forney in a Regional Quarterfinal Series on Friday and Saturday. The teams were not allowed on play on Thursday due to testing.
Game one will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Forney. Game two will be at Lady Cat Park on Saturday at 11 a.m. Game three, if necessary, will take place after the end of game two.
The Lady Cats come into the series with a 28-5 season record.
Panthers Advance to Area
The North Hopkins Panthers’ baseball team won the deciding third game of their bi-district series with Detroit, 16-0 Saturday at Lufkin Hudson to take the series, two games to one. Panther pitcher Chase Williams worked five innings and threw a two-hit shutout.
The Panthers blew open a close 4-0 game with a 12 run fourth inning. Wyatt Wharton was 2 for 3 with two runs, four RBIs, a walk and a double. Brycen Gillespie was 2 for 3 with a run, three RBIs, a double and a stolen base. Colby Cameron was was 1 for 2 with two runs, two RBIs and a stolen base. Caleb Wyatt was 1 for 3 with two runs, an RBI and a walk. Victor Rojo was 2 for 3 with a run, an RBI, a walk and two stolen bases. Williams scored two runs, had an RBI, a walk and a stolen base. Branson Thomas scored a run and had a walk and a stolen base. Geoffrey Stewart was 1 for 2 with two runs, an RBI, a walk and a double. Jesse Rivera scored three runs, had three walks and a stolen base.
The third game was necessary after Detroit won game 2, 6-5. Detroit scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth to move ahead, 6-5 North Hopkins was held to just six hits. Williams took the pitching loss giving up four hits and two runs in the sixth inning. Caleb Wyatt worked the first five innings allowing nine hits and four runs with only three of them earned. Williams was 2-3 with two runs, a walk, a double and a stolen base. Rojo was 1 for 3 with two RBIs and a walk. Gillespie was 1 for 2 with two RBIs and two walks. Thomas was 1 for 4 with an RBI. Stewart was 1 for 4. Rivera scored a run.
The Panthers now face Union Grove in Area round action.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration 2018
The 2018 Cinco De Mayo celebration at Celebration Plaza was a huge success! There were thousands of people in attendance. The event was family friendly with bounce houses, games and toy booths, as well as 2 mechanical bull riding booths. Several bands played music ranging from Spanish favorites to Country and Western themes. Many girls dressed in traditional dresses through out the crowd and some performed various dance routines on stage. The Cinco De mayo celebration hosted over 30 vendors, selling various authentic Mexican cuisine, dessert, drinks, candies, jewelery and more. The MC led the crowd to play games and line dance on the lawn. The relaxed atmosphere lent itself to a celebration that was festive and fun for everyone who attended.
