Pilot Club’s Hoop Dreams Coming January 22nd, 2018
Eleven years ago the Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs began a program they called Hoop Dreams. A dozen special needs kids had the chance to enjoy basketball. The program has grown to over 35 kids from ages 5 to 19. Beverly Owens with the Pilot Club says five of the kids have participated in Hoop Dreams each and every year since the beginning.
This years event will be January 22nd, 29th, Feb 5th, and Feb 12th from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School main gym. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the excitement. This year will include the National Anthem sung by participants as well. The Lion’s club will be coaching the children once again.
The program runs for four Monday nights. After games on February 12, all the kids will be receiving awards. Call 903 439 6748 to get signed up or for more information.
Crime Stoppers Tip Led To Arrest
When Hopkins County deputies arrived at 1495 Industrial Drive they were there to arrest Monica Renee Millan, 24, and Marquise Alfredo Hernandez, Jr., 26 following a tip from Crime Stoppers. 
In the room with the two were two one hundred dollar bills that proved to be counterfeit.
When the deputies knocked on the door, Millan told deputies she needed time to put a top on to cover herself. When she allowed them to enter, they asked about Hernandez and was told he was not at the room. They asked permission to search and consent was given. Deputies noted a pile of blankets inside the bottom of a dresser. One deputy pointed a Taser at the pile and asked the other to remove the blankets. Hernandez, who is 5 ft 4 in tall, was curled up under the blanket.
Millan was arrested for Forgery Financial Instrument. Hernandez was charged with Forgery Financial Instrument and a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. She is being held on a $10,000 bond. Hernandez is held on a total bond of $20,000.
NETBIO Logs Another Good Sale Despite Cold Weather
Despite the freezing temperature, the January Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) Pre-Conditioned Calf and Yearling Sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission attracted a good crowd of buyers, sellers and visitors — and a lot of good cattle.
NETBIO members consigned 5,387 head of quality cattle to the January sale held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday.
Consigners shipped 5,387 head of calves and yearlings to the sale, and 27 buyers of those cattle paid an average of $859.46 per head.
“The cattle held up very good through the cold weather — mainly because they were all pre-conditioned and in excellent health,” said David Fowler, co-owner of the livestock commission. He said there was a lot of Internet bidding and buying going on.
“About 1,500 head of cattle were sold over the Internet,” Fowler said.“ He also said there were a number of buyers on hand purchasing cattle to ship to feed yards in the Texas Panhandle, Kansas, and to Minnesota.”
“The buyers who come to the NETBIO sales look for quality cattle, and it was again evident that our producers are doing a great job of pre-conditioning and getting their cattle ready for this sale,” Fowler said.
The next sale will be the newest date on the NETBIO schedule — slated for February 21 at 1 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission. The weaning date was Jan. 7 for calves entered in that sale, and the booster shot deadline is Jan. 22
NETBIO members can also be preparing for a sale on March 21. The weaning deadline for calves consigned in March is Feb. 4. The last date for booster shots for that sale is Feb. 19.
The NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale gives producers a market to offer their pre-conditioned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities. NETBIO holds seven pre-conditioned calf sales per year, which is the marketing arm for members of the organization.
For more information about the NETBIO organization or the sales, call Fowler or Joe Don Pogue at 903-885-2455 or email them at [email protected].
Incumbent Dietze Files for SSISD Board of Trustees
Wednesday morning incumbent Sulphur Springs School Board member Jason Dietze filed his application for a place on the ballot of the May 5, 2018 school board election.
Two seats will be open on the board this year. Incumbent Kerry Wright is expected to file before the end of this week.
Those who wish to file may do so at the SSISD Administration Building on Connally Street.
Chamber Connection January 18, 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!
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.
Hunt Regional is offering January Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on Thursday, January 25th in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. They can also help with payment resources for uninsured/income-eligible women or those who choose to pay cash. For help with payment resources please call The Bridge Breast Network at (214) 821-3820 x 21. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
RPM Staffing is hiring
RPM Staffing Professionals is hiring. They are currently looking for packers, assemblers, forklift operators, machine operators, processing and packing personnel, maintenance technicians, warehouse scanners, and shipping and receiving personnel. They are located at 468 Shannon Road West, Suite B-12, in Sulphur Springs. For additional information, call them at (903) 439-1022.
Gibson Files for Place 2 on City Council
Wednesday afternoon, Sara Gibson, who has lived in Sulphur Springs for 54 years, filed to seek Place 2 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. A second generation business owner, her campaign theme is “Focusing on the Future”.
Ms. Gibson is no stranger to civic service. She served as a member for the Planning and Zoning Board in the late 1990’s and was one of the first members of the Downtown Revitalization Board. Her father, Bill C. Watts, served on the city council and was Mayor of Sulphur Springs during his time on the council as well.
She was married to the late Carey Gibson, a Sulphur Springs native, for 36 years. She has two sons, Luke and Jake. Although moving to Sulphur Springs as a young child, she says that as an adult, she chose Sulphur Springs to be her home.
“We raised our sons her and had an amazing life here. It is time for me to carve out a new future here, too.”
Wildcat Tennis Opens Season in Sherman Thursday
Weather permitting, the Wildcats’ co-ed tennis team will open their winter and spring season with a dual match at Sherman on Thursday at 3 p.m. As of Wednesday morning, Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said the match was still on.
He said his team has had good practices, even around Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Coach Martinez said the Wildcats are ready to play. He called Sherman a good team and he added the Wildcats would have their hands full Thursday. Coach Martinez said the Wildcats would only get better by playing tough teams. He said he has lost a couple of players he had during the fall team tennis season.
Coach Martinez said Blaine Flemens has decided to concentrate on FFA activities. He added senior Alicia Lusinger has decided not to play due to recurring back problems. Coach Martinez said he still expects his team to be competitive. He said the team would be in seven or eight tournaments this season.
The district tournament will take place April 4-5 in Texarkana.
Lady Cats Win 5th Game in a Row
The #9 Lady Cats’ basketball team broke open a close game with strong scoring in the second and third quarters to defeat Greenville, 63-32 Tuesday night in Greenville. It was the Lady Cats fifth win in a row.
The Lady Cats led only 9-6 after the first quarter. They outscored the Lady Lions, 17-7 in the second quarter to take a 26-13 halftime lead. The Lady Cats outscored Greenville, 20-4 in the third quarter and the Lady Cats were up 46-17 after three. The Lady Cats just outpointed the Lady Lions, 17-15 in the fourth quarter to make the final score, 63-32.
Sadavia Porter had 25 points to lead the Lady Cats. Kaylee Jefferson added 15 points. Autumn Tanton scored 8 points. Imani Taylor had 7 points. Jamia Hall and Te’Arria Rose scored 3 points each. Danielle Godbolt had 2 points. The Lady Cats shot a solid 50% from the field sinking 27 of 54 shots. The hot shooting from 2-point range made up for an 0 for 7 night shooting three-pointers. The Lady Cats also made less than half of their free shows sinking 9 of 19 for 47%. The Lady Cats grabbed 27 total rebounds including 16 offensive boards. Godbolt got 7 rebounds and Jefferson had 6. The Lady Cats had 10 assists and Jefferson led the team with 4. The Lady Cats had 8 deflections and 20 steals. The Lady Cats committed only 11 turnovers.
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman acknowledged his team got off to a slow start against Greenville Tuesday night on the road before putting things together in big second and third quarters to take a 63-32 win. Coach Chapman said Greenville did some different things Tuesday night and he said he wasn’t surprised since it was the second time around for the two teams. He said the Lady Lions were determined to limit Kaylee Jefferson’s scoring.
Coach Chapman said his team had to figure out other ways to score. Coach Chapman said even Porter struggled some at first. She and the rest of the team were a combined 0 for 7 from behind the three-point line. Coach Chapman said he was more concerned with the team’s free throw shooting. The Lady Cats hit 9 of 19 for 47%. He said making free throws is a key factor in games. Coach Chapman was pleased to see the Lady Cats turn over the ball less than they have in the two previous games. They had 11 turnovers Tuesday night.
The #9 Lady Cats improved their first place district mark to 7-0 and their season record to 21-3. Next the Lady Cats take on Hallsville in Wildcats Gym Friday night. The Lady Cats defeated Hallsville on the road, 73-26 back on December 15.
Wildcats Basketball Continues District Win Streak
The #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team jumped on Greenville early, then build a big half time lead before cruising through the second half in a 63-37 win in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. The Wildcats led the Lions 15-4 after the first quarter and 40-14 at the half. Both teams scored 23 points in the last two quarters. All thirteen Wildcats players saw action and eleven of them scored points. Bryson Lynn led the Wildcats with 11 points including three three-point baskets. Victor Iwuakor got 10 points. Michael Jefferson scored 9 points including three three-pointers. Cameron Kahn scored 7 points coming off the Wildcats bench. Keaston Willis, Godsgift Ezedinma and Day Day Hall all scored 6 points. Dedric Godbolt had 3 points. Iverson Wade and Xavier Cork scored 2 points each. Jeremiah Roland added 1 point. Greenville’s Jeremiah Abrego led all scorers with 15 points.
Coaches are usually not 100% satisfied after any game. The Wildcats basketball team defeated Greenville, 63-37 in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipolleta found some things to like and other things he didn’t care for in the win. He liked the way the Wildcats came out and jumped on Greenville building up a big lead at halftime. After that Coach Cipoletta said he did not think the Wildcats played very hard after getting way ahead in the game. He said the Wildcats gave Greenville too many offensive rebounds. There were also things like several missed dunks. Coach Cipoletta said he liked the way his second group played. He said they worked hard to share the ball and make defensive stops. Coach Cipoletta said a win is a win and he added he was pleased with the win. All thirteen Wildcats got to play and eleven of them scored points. Coach Cipoletta said the team is a fun group but he added, sometime they have a little too much fun. He said he has to remind himself he is dealing with teenagers.
The #8 ranked Wildcats are 5-0 in district play and 22-3 for the season. The win was the Wildcats fourth in a row. They continue district play Friday night at Hallsville. Coach Cipoletta said he believes Hallsville may be the second toughest place to play in the district behind only Mount Pleasant.
