PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop Conducts Advisory Meeting with Area Industry
The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop was the site of an advisory committee meeting held recently to share with local and area industry what is going on and what is being taught in welding technology.
Matt Siddens, the coordinator of the PJC Welding Program, said the purpose of meeting with industry representatives is to let them know what we are teaching, as well as gather their input on whether it is sufficient and if there is anything we need to add or take away from our program. John Plemons, welding instructor at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop, added that it gives them the opportunity to get acquainted with local industry leaders and their needs.
“We want to be able to send our students out into the workforce with complete training and skills that are needed in local and area industry,” Plemons said.
ADVISORY SESSION: An advisory committee made up of industry representatives in the area met at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop to discuss and share information regarding welding technology needs in in local and area industries. Attending the meeting were, from left, PJC-Sulphur Springs Center instructor John Plemons, PJC Welding Programs Coordinator Matt Siddens, PCI Mfg. Solutions Human Resources officer Caroline Moler, PCI Quality Control Technician Adam Anglin, PCI Plant Manager Savoy Foster, TrinityRail (Hugo OK) HR /Recruiter Shanda Benfro, and Lincoln Electric East Texas Representative Johnny Harvill.
Local Woman Arrested for Burglaries in Lamar, Delta Counties; Stolen Property, Meth Found at Time of Arrest
Lamar and Delta County Sheriff’s offices requested the assistance of Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies in an arrest and recovery of stolen property that solved two separate burglaries in those counties. All of the stolen property was recovered including guns, computers, and located methamphetamine, according to Hopkins County Investigator Dennis Findley.
Findley stated that local law enforcement went to a residence on CR 3568 where they found the stolen property, meth, and Amber Michelle Morgan, 36. A Mossberg rifle was found under Morgan’s bed. The methamphetamine was located during the execution of a search warrant.
Morgan is a convicted Felon and is currently on Parole for Burglary of a Habitation. She is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and for Burglary of a Habitation. She is being held on bonds totaling $60,000.
Yantis Mayor Jerry E. Miller Plans Annual Benefit Catfish Classic on May 5,6
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Mayor Jerry E. Miller is planning this year’s Catfish Classic in memory of his longtime friend Ken Freeman of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions who passed away in late 2017. Ken was instrumental is getting the successful all-catfish tournament started on Lake Fork four years ago. “He will be missed but his memory will live on in this tourney and the men, women and children who will fish it this year”. You can sign up for two days of fun, unforgettable fishing on one of Texas’ best lakes, and large cash prizes for the biggest catfish caught during the May 5 and 6 tournament. You can also join in the Yantis Catfish Parade at 5:30 pm on Saturday May 5 from Yantis First Baptist Church, and then at 6pm enjoy a downhome Texas BBQ with live music by “The C” in the Yantis school cafeteria. Proceeds will benefit the Yantis Fire Department.
Cash payouts will total $25,000. There are several ways to win….with seven hourly paybacks each day for biggest fish caught that hour, with overall paybacks for the top seven biggest fish caught in the tournament, and with biggest fish caught by females, senior citizens and youth 17 and under. Additionally, numerous prizes of fishing equipment will be supplied by Mrs. Laura Freeman. The awards will be held at 3:30 pm Sunday at The Minnow Bucket. You must be present to win.
Adults and children can fish in boats, on the bank or from a pier or dock. Members of school fishing teams are also welcome. If you are fishing a distance from the weigh-in station, be sure to put your fish in a cooler for transport because fish must be alive when weighed in. You can fish from 7am til 3pm. Weight scales open at 8am and close at 3pm both days.
In order to fish in the tournament, you must register. Early registration forms are available in Yantis and Sulphur Springs retail locations, at the City of Yantis offices and at the Minnow Bucket Marina on Lake Fork. Cost is $100 per person for both days, and $75 for one day. Kids 12 and under fish free. Early registration is open through Wednesday May 2. Mail entries to Yantis Catfish Classic, 201 Walnut St, Yantis Tx 75497. Late or day-of registration will be done on-site at the Minnow Bucket Marina. With questions, contact Tournament Director Mayor Jerry E. Miller at 903-850-9500.
March Republican Meeting Hosts Run-off, City Council Candidates
Monday night at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center the county Republican Party hosted candidates for the May Run-off Elections for County Treasurer and for County Commissioner Precinct 2. Prior to statements made by each candidate and a question and answer session, non-partisan candidates for Sulphur Springs City Council spoke to the gathering for three to five minutes each in a “get acquainted” time. City Council candidates did not field questions from the members of the audience. They await a Chamber of Commerce sponsored debate in April.
Not only local candidates but also Texas House District 2 Incumbent Dan Flynn was present for the evening. Flynn thanked those present for their support during his most recent election. He will face Democrat Bill Brannon in the November General Election.
County Treasurer candidates Andrea Griggs and Danny Davis addressed the crowd individually and then fielded questions. Both candidates pointed to their specific abilities and contributions that would enable them to serve the county.
No questions were asked of Commissioner Precinct 2 candidates Edward “Ed” Moore and Gregg Anglin. Both men presented short statements concerning the need for road improvement and their desire to serve the precinct by making significant changes in road conditions.
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Lady Cats 6-0 in District After 5-1 Win At Mt Pleasant
The Lady Cats’ softball team wrapped up the first half of district play with a perfect 6-0 matk after a 5-1 win at Mount Pleasant Monday night.
Lady Cats pitcher Bailey Haggerty threw a masterful three hitter and allowed only an unearned run over seven innings. She ended the game by retiring twelve straight Lady Tigers’ hitters after a lead off single in the fourth inning. The Lady Cats gave Haggerty all the runs she would need as they scored four times in the top of the first inning.
Alyssa Abron open the game with a walk and Kelsey Wallace followed with a two-run home run. After that, Brinklee Driver walked. Sadie Stroud hit a sharp single that went right through the second baseman’s legs. Runners moved to third and and second on a sacrifice bunt by Sierra Smith. Kate Womack walked to load the bases. After a Lady Tigers’ pitching change, Macee Hollins drew a walk that drove in a run. Alli Fite grounded a ball to third. The throw home for a attempted force out was low and was dropped allowing Stroud to score.
Mount Pleasant trimmed the lead to 4-1 with an unearned run in the bottom of the third. They used a walk and the single coupled with an errant throw to score the run. Haggerty got out of the inning leaving a runner at third. The Lady Cats scored an insurance run in the top of the fifth. Kate Womack singled and then scored when a Fite single was misplayed in the outfield.
The Lady Cats outhit the Lady Tigers, 7 to 3. Wallace and Stoud had two hits. Abron, Womack and Fite had one hit apiece.
At the midpoint in the district race, the Lady Cats are 6-0. They have a two game lead over Mount Pleasant, Hallsville and Texas High who are all 4-2. Marshall is at 2-4, Greenville is 1-5 and Pine Tree is 0-6. The Lady Cats are 19-4 for the season.
The Lady Cats open the second half of district play with a game at Greenville Thursday at 6 p.m.
Friday Open Date; Tuesday Possible Rain Out for Wildcat Baseball
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack is no fan of byes in the schedule. It’s a necessity in District 16-6A, a seven team district. The Wildcats had their first open date Friday (March 23).
To keep his team in a semblance of a routine, Coach Hammack scheduled a non-district game on Saturday (March 24) at Seagoville. Before the game, Coach Hammack said he was worried the Wildcats might lack intensity in a non-district game in the middle of the district schedule. After the game, Coach Hammack said the Wildcats proved they could handle self-motivation. The Wildcats jumped on Seagoville for nine first inning runs in a 23-4 victory. Coach Hammack said the Wildcats got hits throughout their line up. 16 hits in all. He liked the way the Wildcats’ batters timed the Seagoville pitchers. Coach Hammack said the team has been working on that. He said Triston McCormick threw well over four innings. Coach Hammack said Tyler Armstrong was sharp on the mound in a scoreless fifth inning. Coach Hammack said the only negatives were two Wildcats’ errors. He said the team needs to eliminate those errors.
The Wildcats resume district play at Mount Pleasant Tuesday at 7 p.m. Rain is forecast and a flash flood watch is in effect Tuesday night. The Wildcats come into that game 3-0 in district play and 10-7 for the season.
Game Day: Lady Cats Softball at Mt Pleasant Monday; Soccer Playoff Warm-up Games
The Lady Cats’ softball team’s showdown with Mount Pleasant has been moved from Tuesday (March 27) to Monday night (March 26) at 6 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Concerns for rainy and stormy weather Tuesday prompted the move. The Lady Cats come into the big game with a 5-0 record in district play. Mount Pleasant is 4-1 in district play. The game will mark the end of the first half of district play.
A possible Lady Cats and Wildcats soccer playoff doubleheader was not to be this year as complications arose. The Lady Cats’ soccer team, the number three seed in District 16-5A, will play Wylie East, the number two seed in District 15-5A, Thursday (March 29) at 6 p.m. at Rockwall. The Wildcats’ soccer team, the number four seed in District 16-5A, will face Lovejoy, the champion of District 15-5A, at Wylie’s Pirate Stadium Thursday night (March 29) at 7 p.m. It’s the second year in a row the Wildcats will face the Leopards. Both the Lady Cats and the Wildcats have warm up games on Monday (March 26). The Lady Cats play Princeton at Gerald Prim Stadium Monday at 6 p.m. The Wildcats will play at Pittsburg Monday at 7:30 p.m.
A Flash Flood Watch In Effect 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 27 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28
National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of north central Texas, northeast Texas, and south central Texas from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. Rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches will be common with isolated amounts up to 5 inches possible. Soils will saturate quickly and periods of heavy rain will likely result in rapid runoff and a potential for flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. You should monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued for your area.
SSHS UIL Academic Team Placed 3rd at District
Bi-District One Act PlayThe One Act play cast and crew earned the right to compete at Area UIL One Act Play Competition at Flower Mound High School on March 30 with their performance of “Violet Sharp” Wednesday, March 21 at Bi-District UIL. Superlatives were earned by Lucia Yanez (All Star Crew), Briana Isham (All Star Cast), Sarah Harper and Jaci Reed (Honorable Mention All Star Cast). Well done, One-Act Play!!
Cast and crew for Violet Sharp include Brianna Isham, Sarah Harper, Jaci Reed, Sami Harmon, Chase Berry, Hagen Hunt, Dusty Merrell, Lainee Ashford, Rachel Bramlett, Nathan Braddy, Joseph Baxley, Annmarie Gunn, Reagan Kesting, Lucia Yanez, Leif Thomas, Tre Ransom, Cody Queen, Kennedy Dicus, Hannah Shultz, and Rorie Young. Directors for the play are Lesha Woodard and Desi Pharis.
District 16 UIL Academic ChampionshipsThe SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team competed at the District 16 UIL meet on March 23rd & 24th and finished 3rd place overall.
Computer Applications (Coach Matt Wilder) – Gillian Thomas – 5th Place
Accounting (Coach Paula Hass) – Gillian Thomas – 5th Place
Accounting Team (Gillian Thomas, Felipe Alba, and Blake Talmage) – 2nd Place Team
*Regional QualifiersThe following students will be competing at the Region II UIL Championships on April 13 – 14 at Prosper High School:Annmarie Gunn, Brayden Fisher, Josh Rissman, Kevin Orozco, Dakota Soles,Carissa Carter Noah Hammons, Chase Charlton, Sarah Harper, Natalie Cruz, Gisselle Garcia, Rachel Bramlett, Jaci Reed, Angela Brown, Brandon Hodges, Celeste Leeds-Laliberte, and Lainey Whittle.
