Chamber Connection January 25, 2018
SAVE THE DATE!!!
It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be presented to deserving citizens of Hopkins County. So please join us for a beautiful escape to the 1920’s in Hopkins County. Period dress is welcomed but not required. We look forward to seeing you there! Individual tickets are $30 and available at the Chamber of Commerce. Whole tables that seat 10 people are available for $500 and include visible labeling of your business and preferential seating. To make reservations, call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515 and talk to Vickie, Cathey, or Lezley. You are also welcomed to stop by at 300 Connally Street and make your reservations in person!
Etiquette by Emily is hosting a Meet and Greet for Dan Flynn
Etiquette by Emily is hosting a meet and greet for State Representative Dan Flynn on Monday, February 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Coffee off the Square in Sulphur Springs. The public is invited to attend, meet Representative Flynn, and ask pertinent questions in an informal setting.
Chiropractic Associates and The Rub Club host their ribbon cutting
Chiropractic Associates and The Rub Club are hosting their ribbon cutting on Thursday, February 1st at noon. They are located at 207 Jefferson Street East in Sulphur Springs. Please plan to join us as the Chamber of Commerce welcomes this new business to Hopkins County.
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 10th
The next Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This free workshop will cover marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples who attend the workshop will be given a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to enroll.
Lezley Brown
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
Larry Buster Memorial Kids’ Trout Fishing Day at Peavine Pinion Pool Set for February 3rd
On Saturday February 3rd, 2018, at Sulphur Springs City Park Pond (Peavine Pinion Pool located behind the Civic Center) will be the site of the Larry Buster Memorial Sulphur Springs Kids’ Trout Fishing Day. The event, which is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Division, the City of Sulphur Springs, local merchants, civic organizations and many individual contributors, will run from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Soft drinks and hot dogs will be provided by the Kiwanis Club of Sulphur Springs, and there will be drawings for door prizes for participating kids. Kids of all ages are encouraged to bring their rods, reels and bait, to take a chance at catching some of the 1,500 rainbow trout that will be stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department personnel. Whole kernel corn, Berkley power eggs and trout bait, and small spinners are generally the favorite baits for trout.
Because this event is sponsored in part by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there is a special exemption in effect during the event. Adults who are actively helping kids fish for trout are exempt from the normal license requirements during the event only (10:00 am – 2:00 pm), Saturday February 3rd, 2018). All other anglers are required to have a freshwater fishing license. There is no minimum size limit on rainbow trout, but there is a daily bag limit of 5 fish per person.
Lady Cats Coach Chapman Keeps Team Focused
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman said the best teams he has coached have always gotten better at the end of the season. He said that is also his goal for this year’s Lady Cats’ basketball team.
Tuesday night (January 23) the Lady Cats defeated Pine Tree 59-26 at home. Coach Chapman said the Lady Cats stayed about the same. He said the two best Pine Tree players played better Tuesday night than they did in Pine Tree earlier this season. Coach Chapman said he is working on motivating his team, especially as they play teams they have already defeated handily in district play. He said his goal is to have his team play consistently every night and be ready to play every night.
Coach Chapman was not happy that his team scored only 4 points in the second quarter but he added during the other three quarters the Lady Cats did what they should do.
A second game with Marshall is coming up Friday at Marshall. The Lady Cats won the first time around at home, 71-27.
Wildcats Basketball Hosts Marshall Friday; Cipoletta Calls Pine Tree Game Good Defensive Game for Team
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said he was proud of his guys for the way they played in a 62-41 win at Pine Tree Tuesday night (January 23).
Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats played really well in the first quarter despite having only a 9-8 lead after one quarter. He said the Wildcats missed some easy opportunities to score points. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats really opened the game up in the second and third quarters outscoring the Pirates, 35-12 to take a 44-20 lead after three quarters.
He said the Pine Tree game was one of the Wildcats best ones defensively and he added there were also stretches of the game where the Wildcats played really well on offense. Coach Cipoletta emptied his bench in the fourth quarter assuring that lots of guys got to play some minutes.
Victor Iwuakor scored 15 points to lead the Wildcats and Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats perhaps did their best job all year of getting Victor deep touches. Coach Cipoletta said Iwuakor did a good job on turning and scoring after getting those touches.
The Wildcats, ranked #7 in the state, are now 7-0 in district play and 24-3 for the season. They will play Marshall Friday night in Wildcats Gym. The first time the two teams played, the Wildcats won 50-28 in Marshall.
Coach Talk: Wildcats Soccer Prepare for District Opener February 2
soccer ball net
Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins enjoyed his team’s win over Pittsburg Tuesday night (January 23) in the Wildcats first regular season game in the new Prim Stadium. The Wildcats won, 2-0.
Coach Wiggins said the first goal came on a successful penalty kick by Angel Tavera in the first half. The kick occurred because of an attempted sliding tackle by a Pittsburg player on Wildcat Omar Hernandez. In the second half, Julio Robles added a second Wildcat goal. Coach Wiggins said the Wildcats’ defense was very good. He also said the Wildcats missed a lot of opportunities to score more goals.
The Wildcats play next in their district opener against Pine Tree at The Prim on February 2. Coach Wiggins said his team would be working a lot on scoring when opportunities arise.
Lady Cats did not play Tuesday night (January 23) due to the flu affecting a number of players and Lady Cat Coach Eric Bailey.
Miller Grove Rebounds for Win; Face Roxton in Homecoming Game Next Tuesday
The Miller Grove Hornets’ basketball team remained unbeaten in district play with a come from behind win against Fannindel, 68-62 Tuesday night (January 23).
Fannindel had a big 21-9 lead after one quarter and led 32-29 at halftime. The Hornets outscored Fannindel 39-30 in the second half to get the win.
The Hornets were led by Treyton Andree who had 28 points. Luke Brignon had 17. Kobe Robertson had 10 points. Andjelo Alcox scored 9. Grant Sharp and Grant Earp both scored 2 points.
Hornets Coach Gary Billingsley said the Hornets were very sluggish on the offensive end and that resulted in some easy baskets for Fannindel. Coach Billingsley gave Fannindel credit for playing with a lot of intensity. He said he was also proud of his team for battling and getting another road win.
The Hornets are 4-0 in district play and are 18-13 for the season. The Hornets also won on the road Friday at Sulphur Bluff, 54-38. Luke Brignon had 17 points. Albert Serrano had 14, Treyton Andree 11, Andjelo Alcox 9 and Jack McCoy 3.
The Hornets will host Roxton for a homecoming game next Tuesday.
“Neon Game Night” Planned This Friday January 26 at The Magic Scoop!
What is Neon Game Night? Well, according to co-owner Lara Colby, it’s interactive fun for all ages under black lights inside the Magic Scoop General Store, Ice Cream and Cafe, downtown Sulphur Springs. There will be Karaoke, Mega Jenga, Twister, board games and more in a family friendly atmosphere. There’s no cover charge to come in and enjoy the fun starting at 7pm on Friday January 26, 2018. Also, get ready to enjoy the 24 flavors of homemade ice cream, old fashioned sodas and shakes and freshly baked cookies…also coffees, tea and cocoa. Remember the Magic Scoop is open 7 days a week at 210 Connally Street in downtown Sulphur Springs, across from the City National Bank lobby. Next up at the Magic Scoop, Valentine Season offerings! These will include Chocolate Dipped Strawberries by the dozen or half-dozen and the 9-inch decorated Strawberry Cheesescake. Get ready to place your order for these magical delights! The Magic Scoop is a family-operated local business owned by Adam and Lara Colby.
Find out more about this local business and others on the app Simply Sulphur Springs
Lara Colby, co-owner of The Magic Scoop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Solves Multiple Burglaries; Three Arrested
January 24, 2018 – Following a month long investigation, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Dennis Findley and deputies have arrested three individuals for burglary of a building in Miller Grove, theft at LaPooch Pet Resort, burglary of a habitation, and thefts in Rains County and Bowie County.
A warrant for the arrest of Ashlee Swilling, 29, of Cumby, Nathan Allen Martin, 30, of Conway, Arkansas, and Robert Stephens, 39, led deputies to observe a green 2017 Jeep Renegade pulling into Subway in Sulphur Springs. Investigator Wade Sheets was called to the scene and arrested Swilling and Martin.
Ashlee Swilling, 29
Criminal Investigator Dennis Findley said the investigation began when the burglary in the Miller Grove area was reported. A number of foot prints were found at the scene and other evidence was gathered. It was found that three people were involved. The three had conspired in that burglary and two, Martin and Stephens, had been involved in other burglaries in the Miller Grove area.
Robert Stephens, 39
Property taken in the robbery at LaPooch, valued at over $600 has been recovered. Most of the $1500 in property taken from the Miller Grove storage buildings has been recovered, according to Findley. He said some is still at pawn shops and some of the property had been discarded in a pool. In the next two weeks, the DPS dive team will be called out to recover the property at the bottom of the pool.
Thefts in the Rains County area included chain saws. Findley said some of the chain saws have been recovered and others have been found in a pawn shop in the Rockwall area. Wednesday morning, thefts of two four wheelers in Bowie County have also been uncovered. He said the location of the four wheelers has been confirmed and they will be recovered later today.
Nathan Allen Martin, 30
Stevens was also involved in taking a iPad from Miller Grove school.
All three are in Hopkins County Jail. All three are charged with Engage in Organized Criminal Activity. Swilling and Martin are held on a $50,000 bond each. Stephens is held with no bond set.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 10-16, 2018
January 10th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1810 near Yantis, at approximately 1:58 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to Geronimo near Quitman, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. John Payne, 47, of Quitman, was arrested for Criminal Trespassing.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:38 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1807 near Yantis, at approximately 10:55 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and Idalou Fry, 29, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested for Criminal Trespass of a Habitation/Shelter/Superfund Site/Infrastructure Facility.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1513 near Yantis, at approximately 2:10 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass warning.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:51 p.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse that occurred on Cactus Cove near Hawkins. A known actor used the reporting party’s credit/debit card without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:14 p.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on FM 312 near Winnsboro. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1681 near Alba, at approximately 4:08 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:25 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the noise and advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music.
At 6:34 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4250 near Winnsboro.
At 7:33 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1410 near Quitman.
January 11th
Deputies were dispatched to College St. in Alba, at approximately 2:21 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:22 a.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on FM 49 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4137 near Quitman, at approximately 12:14 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2503 near Mineola, at approximately 1:14 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Misty Williams, 41, of Mineola, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1306 near Quitman, at approximately 3:17 p.m. Candice Smith, 33, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 69 near Como, at approximately 10:01 p.m. Tamela Owen, 54, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
January 12th
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5387 near Yantis, at approximately 3:50 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4530 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:26 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 11:08 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Arapaho near Quitman, at approximately 2:07 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4918 near Quitman, at approximately 3:23 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a lawnmower from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2840/CR 2842 near Mineola, at approximately 8:27 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2660 near Mineola, at approximately 10:08 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the vehicle inside the Mineola city limits and the call was transferred to Mineola Police Department.
January 13th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook; at approximately 12:50 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Choctaw near Quitman, at approximately 10:30 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole medication from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1917 near Yantis, at approximately 12:32 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies gave advice to the reporting party and cleared the scene.
At 5:43 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966/FM 515 near Yantis.
January 14th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2100 near Quitman; at approximately 12:42 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2330 near Mineola, at approximately 8:21 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 71, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to Valley Wood Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 10:00 a.m., in reference to burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, forced entry into the residence but no items appeared to be stolen.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:48 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox.
Deputies were dispatched to Hwy 154 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:08 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2378 near Alba, at approximately 1:29 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the activity and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 182 near Alba, at approximately 6:58 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies located the actors and everything was OK.
At 8:13 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 1630 near Alba.
January 15th
At 3:13 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:24 a.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 4691 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1681 near Alba, at approximately 11:04 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
At 1:25 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1600 near Alba, at approximately 1:56 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4583 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:58 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 7:10 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief that occurred on Whitedove near Quitman. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s vehicle. This case was forwarded to investigators.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 2880 near Mineola, at approximately 8:37 p.m. Steven Ayers, 54, of Mesquite, was arrested for Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana.
January 16th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4530 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2540 near Mineola, at approximately 8:16 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 84, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3494 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:48 p.m., in reference to a hospice inquest. A male, 72, was found deceased in his residence. The funeral home was notified.
Deputies were dispatched to Holly Lake Ranch gate, at approximately 5:42 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged property inside the ranch.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 1210 near Quitman, at approximately 9:11 p.m. Randel Clanton, 42, of Quitman, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Deputies responded to an abandoned vehicle on FM 49/FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:09 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 11:26 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 3496 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Between the dates of January 10 and January 16, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: ____.
Between the dates of January 10 and January 16, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators filed 5 cases with the District Attorney, obtained 3 arrest warrants and arrested the individuals.
Total Jail Count – 147 inmates – 121 males and 26 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 of your surroundings.
