Numerous Plans Honoring Veterans, Heroes this Week in Hopkins County
English II students at Sulphur Springs High School invite the public to view their “Gallery Walk” project honoring local heroes in a display at the Civic Center on Wednesday November 8 from 8:40am until 3:30pm. Admission is free to the Gallery Walk.
On Friday November 10 at 11am, the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Sulphur Springs will be hosting 3rd grade students of Travis Elementary School at an outdoor ceremony followed by a stew lunch inside the post home. Local veterans and spouses are also invited.
Also on Friday November 10, SSHS will host a reception at noon in the school library followed by a program at 1pm in the gym, to honor all who have served their country. Please park in the Teacher parking lot behind the Civic Center.
On the morning of Veteran’s Day, Saturday November 11 on Celebration Plaza and the Veterans Memorial, a special recognition program will be given starting at 11am. Everyone is invited. Features of the program will be music of the military branches, a presentation of 245 military crosses made by member of the SSHS Woodworking classes, and a student reading of the 245 names inscribed on the walls of the Veterans Memorial. Also, a “War on Terrorism” bench will be dedicated by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome.
Other events on Saturday November 11 will include BBQ Cook-off by the local non-profit “Operation Victor Echo Tango” on the grounds of the Civic Center. Activities will begin at 8am with 23 cooking teams already signed up. After judging, serving will begin at 11:30am. Additionally, there will be National Guard and Army displays and activities for children, a clown and magic show and animals from Hearts of Life and Shadow Ranch. Tickets for BBQ lunch are $10 adult, $5 for kids under 12 and free for kids 6 and under.
Branded Ranch Rodeo plans a Salute to Veterans, a Parade and a Rodeo on Saturday November 11. At 9am, the parade will take a route from the Civic Center across the Sulphur Springs square and back on Houston Street. Outdoor family activities will begin at 11:30am including chuck wagon cooking, live music and a horseshoe competition. Exciting Ranch Rodeo events will begin at 5pm. Tickets are $5 each.
The American Legion, Marine Corps organization and Boy Scouts will be placing flags honoring ALL veterans of all wars of the United States at City Cemetery, Shooks Chapel Cemetery, and Restlawn Memorial Park.
Members of the Kiwanis Club will be placing American flags along the major roadways and downtown areas of Sulphur Springs in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Saltillo Cross Country Runners Bring Home Silver from State Meet
Saltillo Cross Country Students participated at the State Meet and brought home recognition!
Sienna Collins (center) took Silver with a second place sprint for the Saltillo Girls.
Saltillo Boys took second place on the State Championship.
Saltillo Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams are pictured below.
Sienna Collins (center) took Silver with second place for the Saltillo Girls.
Boys Team – 1st Row L to R: Branson McGill, Dillon Beadle, Matthew Gurley & Hendrick Rios; 2nd Row L to R: Coach Bill Giles, Trevor Moore, Walker McGill & Lyle Bench.
Coach Colton Smith and the Lady Lions Cross Country team
TSAFF Urges Delay and Public Review of Fire Service Changes in Sulphur Springs
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2017 –The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) today urged the City of Sulphur Springs to publicly disclose its plans for the fire department and to allow public comment before finalizing them.
In a letter sent to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell, TSAFF President John Riddle said, “Our Association and firefighters throughout Texas are deeply concerned about developments regarding the fire service in Sulphur Springs. We are troubled by the elimination of the fire chief position, the city’s mixed signals and lack of transparency regarding a possible merger of the fire and police departments, mischaracterizations of fire department staffing levels, and your previous reaction to the firefighters’ requests for competitive wages.”
Riddle continued, “Like you, Sulphur Springs firefighters and our Association want to ensure that the people you serve in the city and in Hopkins County will receive excellent, cost-effective service going forward in compliance with national fire service organizational and deployment standards.”
TSAFF urges the city to delay any vote on a merger of and/or reorganization involving the fire department until such time that local, state and national firefighting experts and Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County citizens can comment on any proposals. “To not do so,” Riddle wrote, “would put at risk the fire service and reputation of the City of Sulphur Springs – and the safety of the public and firefighters.”
TSAFF District 2 Vice President Steve Dorris said, “Sulphur Springs firefighters have earned a place at the table as the city determines the future of its fire service. We hope the city manager will invite experienced firefighters to help determine a sensible path forward.” Dorris added that TSAFF has offered operational analysis of the Sulphur Springs fire department– at no cost to the city – by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and that many cities have found this resource to be useful.
DBA Antique Car Show: Winners Announced
The Downtown Business Alliance held their Annual Antique Car show this past weekend. As Cars filled the square, people said it was the biggest show yet. There were a bunch of really beautiful and amazing cars at the show.
Here are the winners:
Best of Show: John Bedenbender-1962 Chevy Impala from Mt. Vernon, TX
Participant’s Pick: Dale Maddox-1956 Chevy Nomad from Sachse, TX
People’s Choice: Larry Paul Causey-1962 Chevy C-10 Pickup from Irving, TX
Best Engine: David Orr-1967 Ford Mustang from Mt. Vernon, TX
Best Paint: Keith Banister-1934 Ford Tutor from Mt. Vernon, TX
Best Interior: Dale Truitt-1956 Studebaker from Commerce, TX
Best Race Car: Paylen Jones-Jr. Dragster from Emory, TX
Best Tri-5: Mike and Janice Danielson-1955 Chevy Convertible from Tyler, TX
Best Customized Foreign Car: Ralph Raita-1980 MGB Roadster from China Springs, TX
Best Original Foreign Car: Sharon Neve-1961 VW Beetle Convertible from Mt. Pleasant, TX
Best Foreign Car: Lynn Anderson-1964 Porsche 356C from Greenville, TX
Best Ford Truck: Samuel Walker-1950 Ford F-1 Pickup from Tyler, TX
Best GM Truck: Zack Ratliff-1969 Chevy C-10 Pickup from Emory, TX
Best Mopar Truck: Jose Hernandez-1985 Dodge Ram Charger Pickup from Greenville, TX
Best GM Car: Winston and Cindy McCollum-1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am from Plano, TX
Best Mopar Car: Randy Mahan-1971 Plymouth Cuda from Paris, TX
Best Ford Car: Stephen and Marianne Goode-1965 Ford Mustang from Edgewood, TX
Best Rat Rod: Clint Williams-1963 Dodge, Sulphur Springs, TX
Best Street Rod: Phil Van Dame-1932 Ford Highboy from Cumby, TX
Best Original Restored: Tom Allen-1963 Corvette from Yantis, TX
Best Original: Richard Faubert-1932 Pontiac from Lone Oak, TX
Unfinished: Bill and LaJuana Gibbs-1964 Chevy Impala from Chandler, TX
Nolan Cason Memorial Award: Jerry Gardner-1935 Ford Pickup from Tyler, TX
Mayor’s Pick: Mike Danielson-1955 Chevy Convertible from Tyler, TX
Top Fifteen:
Dub Harrison-1963 Chevy Corvette from Longview, TX
Ken Root-1966 Chevy Nova from Diana, TX
Jim Gary-1955 Chevy from Lake Kiowa, TX
Duke Hogan-1932 Buick from Richardson, TX
Darrell Slabaugh-1956 Chevy 3100 Truck from Yantis, TX
Stan Sanders-1969 Chevy Camaro from Royce City, TX
Denny Sloan-1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe from Grand Saline, TX
David Bartek -1959 Willis Jeep from Frisco, TX
Gene Hair-1938 Pontiac from Allen, TX
Jeff Alman-1968 Chevy Malibu from Nevada, TX
Dale Hicks-1955 Chevy Bel Air from Powderly, TX
Terry Hall-1955 Chevy Sedan Delivery from Edgewood, TX
Randal Royal-1930 Ford Model A from Quinlan, TX
Jeff Oliver-1969 Chevy Camaro from Texarkana, TX
Jerry Norman-1961 Buick LaSabre from Canton, TX
These were voted on by participants with the top choice receiving the Participants Pick Listed Above.
Constitutional Election Polling Places; Propositions
Two hundred eighteen (218) voted early in the November 7th is Constitutional Amendment Election. There are seven (7) propositions on the ballot. All polling places in the county will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Propositions being considered include:
- Proposition 1 Disabled Veterans/Property Taxes. The proposition would allow potential property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans or their surviving spouses.
- Proposition 2 Home Equity Borrowing would ease restrictions on borrowing against home equity.
- Proposition 3 State Appointee’s Term would limit the term of unsalaried state appointees whose terms have ended but who have not yet been replaced.
- Proposition 4 Constitutional Challenges to State Laws would require Texas courts to notify the attorney general of any constitutional challenges to state laws.
- Proposition 5 Sports Team Charitable Raffles would allow more sports team charitable foundations to hold benefit raffles.
- Proposition 6 Deceased First Responders/Property Taxes would allow property tax exemptions to surviving spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.
- Proposition 7 Financial Institutions/Promotional Raffles would allow banks, credit unions, and savings and loan institutions to conduct promotional raffles.
Polling places include:
Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 208 Fuller Street
Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St.
Grace Family Church, 1901 Loop 301
Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street
League Street Church of Christ, 1100 South League Street
Cumby Municipal Building, 100 E. Main Street Cumby
Sulphur Bluff ISD, 1027 CR 3550, Sulphur Buff
Como Pickton CISD, 13017 TX Hwy 11E
Miller Grove ISD, 7819 FM 275 South,
North Hopkins ISD, 1994 FM 71W
Cumby Freshman Competes at 2A State Cross Country Championship; Good Start to Running Career
Cumby Freshman Lady Trojan Lexi Busby ran Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the 2A State Cross Country Champions. She placed 26th out of the 152 top runners in her division. She ran a time of 12:47. Coach Casey Busby says that Lexi has worked very hard this year and her experience today will benefit her running career.
Lexi Busby Bib #1326 by cone.
Dinner Bell Menu For November 8, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
November 8, 2017
City National Bank
this week’s Community Partner.
White Turkey Chili
Garden Salad
Cornbread Muffins
Southern Pecan Praline Sheet Cake
Orange Cottage Cheese Fluff (sugar free dessert)
Meal A Day Menu for November 6th-10th
Meal A Day Menu
November 6th – November 10th
Monday
Chicken and Rice
California Blend Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Taco Soup
Crackers
Salad
Wednesday
Sliced Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Thursday
Lasagna
English Peas
Garlic Bread
Friday
Chicken Pot Pie
Corn
Pickled Beets
Area High School Cross Country Teams Place at State
Saturday (November 4) was a big day for Hopkins County at the State Cross Country Meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.
Class A Saltillo Varsity Boys Place 2nd in State: L to R: Hendrick Rios, Trevor Moore, Branson McGill, Matthew Gurley, Lyle Bench, Dillon Beadle & Walker McGill.
In boys Class 1A, Miller Grove won the state championship, Saltillo finished second and Sulphur Bluff fourth.
In girls Class 1A, Miller Grove was second and Saltillo twelfth. Miller Grove’s Jorja Bessonett won the state championship with Saltillo’s Sienna Collins just seconds behind in second place. Other Miller Grove girls runners and their finishes: Lauren Bullard 17th, Jolee Fox 23rd, Cassidy Seaney 27th, ClasAlexa Pelerosa 62nd and Katie Williams 115th. Other Saltillo girls runners: Kristina Wade 63rd, Jocelyn Ochoa 79th, Danielle Ross 130th, Madison Simmons 131st, Ofelia Cabrera 143rd and Chandler Bain 147th. Maddie Hooker of Yantis finished 30th.
Runners and their finishes for Class !a champ Miller Grove: Kobe Robertson sixth, Albert Serrano seventh, Luke Brignon ninth, Grant Earp 17th, Grant Sharp 21st, Matthew Brignon 55th and Andre Treyton 110th. Runner up Saltillo boys runners: Trevor Moore 19th, Walker McGill 25th, Hendrick Rios 27th, Branson McGill 32nd, Dillon Beadle 36th, Lyle Bench 40th and Matthew Gurley 62nd. Sulphur Bluff boys runners: Turner South 12th, Montana Hurley 44th, Ishmael Wade 52nd, Trayton South 79th, Shane Johnson 97th and Jonathan Brown 114th.
In Class 2A girls, Cumby’s Lexi Busby finished 26th.
Two Mount Vernon runners competed. In Class 3A boys, Esteban Cruz was 28th. In Class 3A girls, Gabriella Skelton finished 85th.
