Update: Friday Lady Cats Face Mississippi Team in Idabel Tourney
The Lady Cats’ basketball team opened a three-day Idabel holiday tournament with a strong showing overwhelming Arkansas High, 86-25 Thursday morning (December 28). The Lady Cats play next on Friday at 4 p.m. against Choctaw Central of Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Thursday morning, the Lady Cats got off to a hot start outscoring Arkansas High, 19-1 after the first quarter. It was 39-13 at the half, 61-23 after three quarters and 86-25 at the finish. The Lady Razorbacks only scored two points in the fourth quarter.
Lady Cat Kaylee Jefferson poured in 34 points and Sadavia Porter added 25 points. Autumn Tanton scored 14 and Imani Taylor chipped in 11 points. Danielle Godbolt added 2 points. The red-hot Lady Cats hit 52% of their shots making 37 of 71 attempts. Porter hit two three-point shots and Taylor had one. The Lady Cats hit 3 of 10 three-pointers for 30% and 9 of 19 free throws for 47%. Jefferson had a big game rebounding also with 14. The team claimed 29. Godbolt and Tanton each had 4 assists as the team had 16.
The Lady Cats only made 12 turnovers. They had 20 deflections with Te’Arria Rose leading the team with 6. The Lady Cats collected 21 steals with Tanton and Porter sharing a team leading total of 5 each. The Lady Cats also had 7 blocks.
The win was the Lady Cats tenth straight. They improved their season record to 16-2. The Lady Cats are ranked #9 in the state in Class 5A.
Tira News December 29th, 2017
By Jan Vaughn
Martha Payton enjoyed the holidays with visit from Brad and Virginia Payton from Keller arriving on Thursday, and daughter Regina from Victoria coming on Friday. Martha shares, “We had an early Christmas dinner on Friday evening and exchanged gifts. Brad brought his boxer dog named Joe. At eight-thirty every evening the dog tells you it is eight-thirty and ‘treat time’.” Brad and Virginia returned home on Saturday and Regina stayed until Wednesday morning. She will finish the week in Port Aranksas house sitting for a friend while they are in Austin for a wedding.
William and Joyce Dodd celebrated Christmas with family and friends by hosting lunch and then opening gifts. Those in attendance were Michael McNiel, Tonja Jones and friend Jerry
Lucas, Rob Dodd, Brad, Tanya, Matthew, and Trenton Dodd and his friend Melony Huffman, Alyssa, Gavin, and Ethan Shelton, Maegan Shelton and her friend Matt, Mandi Owens, Stuart,
Tiffany, Emery, Elliana, and Eadon McPherson. Joyce reports, “We enjoyed visiting with everyone. It had been over two years since we had seen Mandi and about a year since we had
seen Maegan. They had to go back to Arkansas, after our tree was over. Alyssa, Gavin, and Ethan went back with them for a few days. It was the best Christmas we have had in a while. We
wish everyone a very blessed New Year.”
Kim and Lee Beck had visits from son, Jason Beck, who is now living in Maryland., daughter, Maddie Beck who came from Ft. Worth, son and daughter in law, Jackson & Courtney Dailey who came in from San Antonio. Kim adds, “Derek & Michelle Dailey traveled from Grand Prairie and brought daughter, Demi, for some Christmas cheer! There is nothing better than watching that almost 2-year- old giggle with glee over her new Fisher Price Little People Farm set. Bamaw & Lee Pa are blessed for sure!”
Evelyn Horne was at her daughter’s Alisa Ottley’s home in Dallas for Christmas. Family gathered at Rick and Judy Petty’s home for Christmas. They started out with lunch and finished up with visiting and catching up on events of the past year, followed by games and lots of laughter and “of course more eating.” Those who were able come included Chris, Robin, Trever and Trey Petty from Cedar Park (this was our first year to have to share Tyler who has become engaged and spent this Christmas with fiancée Caitlin Valley and her family), Ronnie, Amy, Mitchell and Macy Green from Cooper, Mick and Linda Petty, Billy Joe Clayton all from Tira, Mike and Tara Owens from Dallas, James and Cathy Humphrey and Chaney Klemptner from New Braunfels and Dustin Churchman, Hesston Humphrey, Katie Stewart all from Sulphur Springs and Reagan Humphrey from Bolivar, Missouri. Judy comments, “Always great to have everyone together, especially at Christmas.”
Our family Christmas began with attending church services on Christmas Eve. Our daughter, Tiffany, and grandchildren, Kenden and Jaidyn, joined us at First Baptist Church, after they attended the Christmas Eve service at Posey Baptist Church. We went out to eat following the service at First Baptist. Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin, Morgan Joslin and fiancée, Allison, Tiffany Vaughn, Kenden and Jaidyn Joslin, and Linda Ellen Vaughn came over for a time of exchanging gifts and eating Christmas lunch on Christmas Day. Malcolm Joslin came to Tira on Christmas night to celebrate Christmas with Kenden, Jaidyn, Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden. On the day after Christmas, our son, Delayne Vaughn, came from Waco and we enjoyed lunch with him, Tiffany, Kenden, and Jaidyn. Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn joined us for dessert, and then we opened more gifts. Landon, Laiken, and the boys celebrated with Laiken’s family on Christmas Eve.
I hope 2018 brings you all many blessings! I look forward to neighbors reporting about their New Year festivities!
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945- 2190 or 903-438- 6688 or [email protected].
Become a Master Wellness Volunteer! By Johanna Hicks
Become a Master Wellness Volunteer!
Be a part of something BIG! In the United States, 86% of all health spending is related to chronic conditions – things like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and many others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these costs can be managed and potentially reduced through education and lifestyle modification.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County is seeking participants for its Master Wellness Volunteer Program. The Master Wellness Volunteer program allows those who have a passion about health and wellness to share that passion with others via worksite wellness programs, community events and more. Obtain knowledge and skills to live a healthier lifestyle and encourage others to do the same. Master Wellness Volunteers (MWV) undergo 40 hours of training on health, nutrition and food safety and are then empowered to provide outreach and education, helping reduce the burden of chronic conditions in Texans and Texas’ communities. Not a health professional? Not a problem! We welcome participation from anyone interested in promoting health and wellness: college students, employees, retirees – anyone!
Session Topics:
* Master Wellness Volunteer Program overview
* Nutrition & Weight Management
* Health & Wellness
* Food Safety
* Physical Activity
* And more!
Opportunities to serve are wide-ranging: assisting with healthy cooking demonstrations, participating in health fairs, perhaps actually presenting a program for a local group, assisting with 4-H events, and much more. Because each community is different, MWV’s work with the County Extension Agent and other stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities to help make a local difference.
In January 2018, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will convene a statewide training for Master Wellness Volunteers…and you don’t even have to leave your county. Two in-person sessions will be held (January 23 and February 28) at the Hopkins County office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs. The rest of the training will be conducted online. It’s never been easier to give back to your community! Currently, Hopkins County has 10 trained volunteers who contributed 684 hours in 2017, reaching over 8,000 people.
For more information about the Master Wellness Volunteer Program, visit http://agrilife.org/mwv. The cost is $75, and only $25 for college students. Registration is now open for the Master Wellness Volunteer Statewide Training: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/MWV. It will be available through January 16, 2018, in anticipation of the first training day on January 23, 2018. Be a part of something BIG!!
¡Si, Yo Puedo Controlar Mi Diabetes!
Over 10% of adults in Texas have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total cost per person with diabetes is $15,654. These numbers are disturbing, but diabetes can be controlled.
A 7-lesson series has been scheduled for Hispanic audiences who have type 2 diabetes, and we hope you will help us get the word out! The classes will take place at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs on January 8, 16, 22, 29, February 5, 12, and 19. Two times are being offered to accommodate schedules of those wishing to attend: 1:30, repeated at 5:30 p.m.
The series is free to those wanting to attend, but in order to adequately prepare, we request that they call Angela Doddy, with Christus Trinity Clinic at 903-244-1424, or the Extension Office at 903-885-3443. All sessions will be taught in Spanish, and will include handouts, door prizes, and great information.
Step Up and Scale Down
Another great opportunity for 2018 is the Step Up and Scale Down Series! And the nice thing about it is that you don’t even have to leave your home! A statewide series begins Monday, January 8 and continues for 12 weeks. Boost your physical and mental health in 2018 Step up Scale Down is a 12 week educational program based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. This program covers a wide range of topics that address barriers most people face when trying to lose weight. Beginning January 8, 2018 the Healthy Texas Office will be facilitating an online Step Up Scale Down course entitled “A Healthy You 2018”. Here is what you will receive as part of participating in SUSD A Healthy You 2018:
- Proper goal setting
- Reading nutrition labels
- Meal planning
- Motivation
- Socializing and more
Sign up by Jan. 8 for Step Up Scale Down online course and form habits to maintain a healthier weight, stay active, and reduce your risk for chronic diseases at: https://stepupscaledown.org. After you log on, you will have the opportunity to register, view frequently asked questions, and keep up with the on-line course.
Closing Thought
Some minds are like concrete – thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
Over 1500 Flu Cases Diagnosed in Clinics and Hospitals in CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances System
Cases of the flu are being reported in the area. Over 1500 cases of Influenza have been diagnosed in CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System clinics and hospitals in December, 2017, according to Jennifer Cole, Director of Infection Control Quality Management Department. Data shows 41% of the cases were identified as Type B influenza which is higher than the nationwide 15% for Type B of all flu cases.
Cole says for those with the flu to prevent transmission, they should stay home from work or school when sick. Cover cough and sneezes, and wash hands frequently. If you go to the doctor, wear ask for a surgical mask when you enter the office. She also suggests receiving the flu shot. She also suggests taking Vitamin C to improve you immune system.
Lady Cats Overwhelm Arkansas High 86-25 in Idabel Holiday Tournament
The Lady Cats’ basketball team opened a three-day Idabel holiday tournament with a strong showing overwhelming Arkansas High, 86-25 Thursday morning (December 28). The Lady Cats play next on Friday at 4 p.m. against an opponent to be determined.
Thursday morning, the Lady Cats got off to a hot start outscoring Arkansas High, 19-1 after the first quarter. It was 39-13 at the half, 61-23 after three quarters and 86-25 at the finish. The Lady Razorbacks only scored two points in the fourth quarter.
Lady Cat Kaylee Jefferson poured in 34 points and Sadavia Porter added 25 points. Autumn Tanton scored 14 and Imani Taylor chipped in 11 points. Danielle Godbolt added 2 points. The red-hot Lady Cats hit 52% of their shots making 37 of 71 attempts. Porter hit two three-point shots and Taylor had one. The Lady Cats hit 3 of 10 three-pointers for 30% and 9 of 19 free throws for 47%. Jefferson had a big game rebounding also with 14. The team claimed 29. Godbolt and Tanton each had 4 assists as the team had 16.
The Lady Cats only made 12 turnovers. They had 20 deflections with Te’Arria Rose leading the team with 6. The Lady Cats collected 21 steals with Tanton and Porter sharing a team leading total of 5 each. The Lady Cats also had 7 blocks.
The win was the Lady Cats tenth straight. They improved their season record to 16-2. The Lady Cats are ranked #9 in the state in Class 5A.
Update: Wildcats in In-N-Out Burger Allen Holiday Invitational
The Wildcats’ basketball team opened play in the three-day In-N-Out Burger Allen Holiday Invitational Tournament with an afternoon game Thursday (December 28) with a 68-44 win over the Cardinals of John Paul II of Plano. The Wildcats next game is 8:30 p.m. Thursday night against the winner of the Burgees and Naaman Forest game. The tournament features a number of ranked teams in both Class 5A and Class 6A.
Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said it is excellent for the Wildcats to play high caliber teams that make them work harder. He said the tough games would provide experience to learn and grow from. Coach Cipoletta said he would love to win the tournament but he stressed that he just wants for the team to get better.
The team has already taken on seven Class 6A teams this season beating them all except #6 state ranked South Garland. Even in that game, the score was tied with just minutes left in the game.
The Wildcats enter the tournament with a season record of 16-1. They are ranked #11 in Class 5A.
Humphries in 2017 Elite Prospect Scouting All-American Game New Year’s Eve
Wildcats senior quarterback Ryan Humphries is participating in the 2017 Elite Prospect Scouting All-American Game being played at AT&T Stadium New Year’s Eve in Arlington beginning at 7 p.m. The game pits players from Texas against Louisiana.
Players are checking in Thursday(December 28) and are picking up uniforms.Practices are set for Friday and Saturday at noon at Pioneer Heritage Middle School in Frisco. A meet and greet event is also planed at The Star in Frisco at 4 p.m. Saturday.
Humphries is still mulling offers from colleges. Lots of college scouts will also be watching New Year’s Eve.
Game Day: Soccer Scrimmages Set for Prim Thursday
Today (December 28) is a good day to get a preview of Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams on this Thursday game day. Both teams’ varsities and JVs are playing in scrimmages at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Lady Cats JV, coached by Ross Hicks, got their scrimmage underway against Paris at 1 p.m. Thursday. The Lady Cats’ varsity, coached by Joel Bailey, have a match against Paris that will follow at 2:30 p.m. It’s the opening scrimmage for Lady Cats’ teams.
Meanwhile the Wildcats JV and Varsity will be taking on Royse City this Thursday evening at the Prim. The Wildcats JV, coached by former Wildcat standout Fernando Arellano, plays the Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. The Varsity Wildcats, Coached by Nicky Wiggins, play Royse City beginning at 7 p.m. It’s also the first scrimmage for the Wildcats’ teams.
soccer ball net
Saltillo Lady Lions Lose First Game in Leonard Tournament
A Whitesboro three point bucket at the final buzzer provided a loss to the Saltillo Lady Lions at the Leonard Tournament Thursday. The Lady Lions lost 46-43.
The Lady Lions outscored Whitesboro in the first two quarters 9-8 and 17-9. Whitesboro played even in the third with a 9-9 scoring for each team. However, a 20-8 fourth quarter for Whitesboro made the difference.
Scoring for Saltillo were Jocelyn Ochoa, 14, Madison Simmons, 13, Chandler Bain, 9, Maddy Smith, 4, and Anna Reeder, 3.
The Lady Lions face Commerce at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the tournament. The Lady Lions are 7-14 for the year.
Man Asking For Drugs Arrested for Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
Sulphur Springs Police officers were dispatched to 309 Helm Lane where John David Michael Sheffield, 21, of Sulphur Springs was said to be asking subjects for drugs. Sheffield was driving a 2015 Toyota Forerunner that he had stolen earlier in the day.
Police made contact with Sheffield in the parking lot of the apartment complex. During their investigation, one of the police officers had observed Sheffield driving the vehicle away from a location. The officer contacted the vehicle owner and found that the vehicle had been stolen.
Sheffield is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, a State Jail Felony.
