Casey Jeter, Wildcats Powerlifting Coach, on Mount Pleasant Meet
A 12-member Wildcats’ powerlifting team, made up mostly of freshmen and sophomores, finished seventh at a Mount Pleasant meet on Saturday. Wildcats Coach Casey Jeter said he wanted his young lifters to be featured while the veteran lifters had time off to heal up for future events. 220 lifters participated and Coach Jeter said six of his dozen Wildcats got medals for top five finishes. In the 114 pound weight class, Trenton Johnson was second and Austin McCain was fourth. Noah Johnson was third in the 165 pound weight class. George Greenway was fourth in the 181 pound weight class. Ignacio Guerrero was fifth in the 275 pound weight class. Alfredo Olaveto was fifth in the Super Heavy Weight class. Coach Jeter said the lifters represented Sulphur Springs well and they got better. He said he will be taking his top lifters to a Commerce meet on February 17 so they can work to secure spots in the regional meet. Coach Jeter said at the current time, 16 Wildcats have lift totals good enough to qualify for the regional meet. The Wildcats had 11 lifters qualify last year. Coach Jeter said he and the team have a goal of winning the Regional Meet. They were fourth last year.
David Carrillo, Lady Cats Softball Coach, on Saturday Scrimmage
During early scrimmage action, the Lady Cats’ softball team has already played both of last year’s regional finalists. The played Forney last Tuesday and The Colony, the Class 5A State Champions, on Saturday. The Lady Cats also scrimmaged Rockwall and North Forney on Saturday. Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo said the Lady Cats did well against the competition, did some things well on offense and stayed in the scrimmages. The Lady Cats defeated North Forney and lost to The Colony, 5-2 and to Rockwall, 5-1. Coach Carrillo said in the losses, the games got away from the Lady Cats late in the games. Coach Carrillo said pitcher Bailey Haggerty had a good weekend in the circle. He said she also pitched well against Forney on Tuesday. Coach Carrillo said Kelsey Wallace, Brinklee Driver and Alyssa Abron were all off to a good start. He added Sadie Stroud also had a big offensive game against Forney. Coach Carrillo said his team has made few errors in the scrimmages. The Lady Cats plan to have their third scrimmage at Lady Cat Park Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m. against Lindale and Wylie East. There is rain in the forecast. There is also a home scrimmage planned for Friday beginning at 4 p.m. against North Lamar.
No Wildcats Baseball Scrimmage Monday Evening
Wildcats’ baseball scrimmage games scheduled in Sherman Monday have been postponed due to cold weather. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said the Sherman coach told him a wind chill of 29 degrees was expected in Sherman Monday evening. According to Coach Hammack, the scrimmage has been rescheduled for Thursday. The Wildcats JV Royal Team is scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m. Thursday with the Wildcats Varsity to follow at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting of course.
A JV Softball game scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday at Wylie East has also been canceled due to cold weather.
Nicky Wiggins, Wildcats Soccer Coach, on Pine Tree Loss
Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins said his teams’ 3-0 loss to Pine Tree Friday at Prim Stadium did not go as he thought it would. He said after watching film, he determined that at several key moments, some Wildcats’ players weren’t paying attention leaving Pirate players wide open. Coach Wiggins said the Wildcats did not defend corner kicks well. Two of the Pirates’ goals came after corner kicks. Coach Wiggins has often mentioned how sometimes a second goal can quickly follow the first if a team is down after the first goal. He noted that Pine Tree scored a second goal about 2 minutes after their first one. Coach Wiggins was very displeased with the goal the Pirates scored with just :01 left on the first half clock. He did say Pine Tree is probably the favorite to win the district championship. Coach Wiggins said the Pirates are physical, fast and skilled. The Wildcats are 0-1 in district play and 7-7 for the season. Coach Wiggins said he wants his team to get back into the win column in a district match at Marshall Tuesday night. The Mavericks defeated Texas High Friday night.
Advocates Wanted for SAFE-T Crisis Center
SAFE-T Crisis Center (Sulphur Springs Outreach) is needing Advocates for their Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs. SAFE-T will have a training session for Advocates on February 26 at 1:00 PM at the Plaza Conference room in the Memorial Medical Plaza Building. If you are interested in becoming an Advocate for SAFE-T and attending this training, please call the Sulphur Springs Office at 903-439- 0325 or pick up an application at our office located at 613 Gilmer Street.
Sulphur Spring City Council Considers New Finance Director Other Items During February Meeting
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street.An executive session will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. in accordance with Texas Government Code, Title 5, Chapter 551.074, to discuss personnel matters pertaining to the appointment of a finance director.
During the regular session, the following items will be discussed:
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. A proclamation will be read naming February as Black History Month in the city.
Manager’s report will include a status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations, accidents and claims for the month, and a review of expenditures and revenues.
Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1142, a resolution approving a 380 Agreement with Backstory Beverages Company LLC and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the agreement on behalf of the city.
Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1143 and 1143(S) calling for an election for Council Places 1, 2, and 3 naming election judges, and setting dates for early voting. (La discusión/acción en la Resolución el numero 1143(S) pidiendo la elección coloca 1, 2 y 3, llamando a jueces de elección, y poniendo fechas para la votación temprana.)
Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1144, a resolution approving the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor for Homeland Security Grant Funds and designating the Mayor as the authorized signatory official.
Discussion/action on traffic stops and arrests.
Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for concessions.
Discussion/action on authorizing acceptance of bid from Whitaker Homes for the construction for 1 – 10 homes, per bid specifications, for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Program RSP Contract 2015-0118 which includes HRA Contract #1002359 and PW Contract #1002470.
Discussion/action on an agreement between Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport and Maritime Information Systems, Inc., allowing MIS to locate Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment at the Airport.
Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1145 for two professional services contracts with Garver Engineering for the Highway 11 widening project and to authorize the city manager to execute the necessary contracts and agreements with Garver Engineering and the Texas Department of Transportation.
Discussion/action on a new Airport Ground Lease Agreement for Lot 1220-22.
Discussion/action on a new Airport Ground Lease Agreement for Lot 1220-24.
Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1146 approving the financing of an economic development project.
Discussion/action Executive Session item regarding the appointment of a Finance Director.
Visitors and public forum.
Adjourn.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus: Talking English
TALKING ENGLISH: Dr. Ken Haley, instructor of English at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, lectures to a class room full of students in his English 1302 class. For information about academic and technical educational opportunities offered at the Center, call 903-885-1232 or go by the campus at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs.
Dinner Bell Menu For February 7, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
February 7, 2018
Legacy Hospice
this week’s Community Partner.
It is cold outside so let’s have Chili inside!
It’s Chili Bar Time–We provide the chili and the add-ins You make your bowl of red “your way”!
Chili Bar–homemade chili plus (your choice)
Beans, roasted corn, cheese, onions, jalapenos, sliced black olives, homemade salsa, cilantro, sour cream and chips
Cornbread Muffins
Garden Salad
Assorted Cookies
Layered Pudding (Sugar Free Dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
