#9 in Class 5A Lady Cats Defeat Pine Tree 59-26 Monday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team, ranked #9 in Class 5A, will enter the Christmas break with a perfect 3-0 mark in district play. The Lady Cats won Monday afternoon at Pine Tree, 59-26.
The Lady Cats had four solid quarters. They led 17-6 after the first quarter, 31-13 at the half, 44-19 after three quarters and 59-26 at the end. All eight Lady Cats got in the score book. Sadavia Porter led the Lady Cats with 18 points and Kaylee Jefferson added 14. Imani Taylor hit double digits again with 10 points. Autumn Tanton had 7 points. Danielle Godbolt and Te’Arria Rose scored 3 points. Jamia Hall and Tarayla Kelley had 2 points apiece. Taylor, Godbolt and Rose all hit three-point baskets. The Lady Cats hit 42% of their shots sinking 25 of 60. They were 6 for 9 or 67% from the free throw line. The Lady Cats were 3 out of 15, or 20%, from behind the three-point arc.
The Lady Cats had 29 rebounds including ten offensive rebounds. Jefferson had a team high 12 rebounds including 6 offensive rebounds. The Lady Cats committed only 11 turnovers and had 15 assists. They had 12 deflections and 20 steals.
The Lady Cats improved their season record to 15-2. After the Christmas break, the Lady Cats will resume play in a three-day Idabel, Oklahoma tournament starting December 28. The Lady Cats compete again in district play at home against Marshall on January 2.
A & M-Commerce Lions Division II Football Champions
Texas A & M Commerce defeated West Florida 37-27 to win the 2017 Division II football national championship. Both teams arrived at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas looking for their first national title. One day before the A & M Commerce quarterback, Luis Perez was named the Harlon Hill Award winner. The Harlon Hill Award is the Division II equivalent to the Heisman Trophy. Perez completed 23 of 30 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
photo courtesy of Michael Lamb
The Lions defeated Winona State, Central Washington, and Minnesota State on their way to the championship game. A & M Commerce finished the season with a 14-1 record. The Lions have won four straight Lone Star Conference championships in a row.
Wreaths at Veterans Memorial
Dinner Bell Menu For December 20, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
December 20, 2017
The Hamilton and Noack Families
this week’s Community Partner.
Come eat Christmas Dinner With Us
Wild Rice and Long Grain Rice
Spicy Roasted Carrots with Cilantro
Broccoli Salad
Yeast Rolls and Butter
Coconut Cake
Poached Pears (Low Sugar/Low Fat Dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
As we await the birth of Our Lord and Savior, let us gather together to celebrate this beautiful season of the year. PLEASE join us for this special occasion.
Merry Christmas to All and Wishes for a successful 2018!
Gilbert Arrested for Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Gavin Gilbert, 17, has been charged with one count of Murder and four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gilbert is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $2-million bond for murder and $500,000 bond on each of the four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
A call to Hopkins County Deputies at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night alerted law enforcement to a shooting that occurred on County Road 1185 near the South Liberty Community. Tyrese Pryor, 18, was in a vehicle that was driven to the Hopkins County Fire Department. Pryor had two gunshot wounds. He was transported to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital where he was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
Gilbert was arrested when the Texas Ranger, DPS, and the combined Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs SWAT team served a warrant around 2 a.m. Monday morning at the Gilbert home, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Tatum stated a disagreement between Gilbert, who was on foot on the county road, and five individuals in the vehicle led to the shooting. Four shots were fired into the vehicle with two rounds striking Pryor. Gilbert was on foot at the time of the shooting.
Tatum stated more information on the incident will be released at a later time following a full investigation of the case. Tatum stated that J. P. Teer ordered an autopsy.
Gilbert’s father, Gary Heath Gilbert, was also arrested at the time of the arrest. He is also in Hopkins County jail being held on a misdemeanor for drug paraphernalia.
Meal a Day Menu for December 18th-22nd
Meal A Day Menu
December 18th – December 22nd
Monday
Chicken Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Malibu Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Taco Soup
Crackers
Tossed Salad
Wednesday
BBQ Rope Sausage
Black Eyed Peas
Corn Bread
Cole Slaw
Thursday
Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli
Sliced Tomatoes
Friday
Sliced Ham
Cornbread Dressing
Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Roll
Aviation History: The Sacred Cow
The following information comes from local Sulphur Springs resident Tony Hughes. Mr Hughes worked on, performed engine run up, pre-flight/post flight and flew as an aircraft mechanic observer on FCF’s (functional check flight) at the Greenville, Tx. plant, formerly known as TEMCO. The Greenville plant started as Temco (Texas Engineering & Manufacturing Co.) then changed to Ling-Temco Electronics, Inc. in 1960, then Ling-Temco-Vought, Inc. in 1961. The company then changed it’s name to LTV Electrosystems, Inc. in 1965, then E-Systems, Inc. in 1972. A merger changed the name to Raytheon E-Systems in 1995, and now the company has been managed by L-3 Communications since 2002.
The Douglas VC-54C Skymaster is the first aircraft purpose-built to fly the President of the United States. Carrying the staff transport “VC” designation, the aircraft was officially named The Flying White House. However, the aircraft became better known by its unofficial nickname, Sacred Cow, a reference to the high security surrounding the aircraft and its special status.
As the only VC-54C built, the aircraft was heavily modified on the assembly line. A C-54A fuselage was fitted with wings from a C-54B which offered greater fuel capacity. The unpressurized cabin included an executive conference room with a large desk and a rectangular bulletproof window. For additional comfort, a private lavatory was installed next to the president’s seat, and a fold down bed was concealed behind the sofa. An electric refrigerator in the galley added an uncommon luxury for 1945. A battery-powered elevator was installed at the rear of the aircraft which allowed President Roosevelt to board the aircraft easily while in his wheelchair.
The Sacred Cow carried President Roosevelt to the Yalta Conference in February 1945. Illustrating the high stakes associated with presidential airlift, the Sacred Cow’s serial number was changed for the flight as a special security measure. The trip to Yalta was Roosevelt’s only flight aboard the aircraft before his untimely death in April 1945.
Roosevelt’s successor, Harry S. Truman, used the aircraft extensively during the first 27 months of his administration. On July 26, 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 on board the Sacred Cow. This act, which became effective on Sept. 18, 1947, established the US Air Force as an independent service, making the Sacred Cow the “birthplace” of the US Air Force.
After the Sacred Cow left presidential service, the USAF continued using it for other transport duties until the airplane was finally retired in October 1961. In 1983, the Sacred Cow was transported to the National Museum of the U. S. Air Force, at Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433 (near Dayton), and staff began the monumental task of restoring the aircraft to its former glory. After ten years and more than 34,000 hours of work, the aircraft was placed on display appearing as it did during President Roosevelt’s trip to Yalta.
#10 Lady Cats Overwhelm Hallsville 73-26
The Lady Cats’ basketball team, ranked #10 in Class 5A, improved their district record to 2-0 and won their eighth straight game as they overwhelmed Hallsville at Hallsville, 73-26 Friday night.
The Lady Cats got off to a strong start and led the Lady Bobcats, 19-4 after one quarter. The Lady Cats were up 37-13 at the half. By the end of the third quarter, the Lady Cats lead was 37 points as they led, 54-17. The Lady Cats outscored Hallsville, 19-9 in the fourth quarter to make the final, 73-26.
Kaylee Jefferson, an East Carolina commit, led the Lady Cats with 25 points. She also had a team high five rebounds, 4 assists and a team high 9 steals. Sadavia Porter scored 23 points and had a team high 5 assists. Imani Taylor also hit for double figures with 10 points. Autumn Tanton returned after missing the Greenville game Tuesday with an ankle injury and scored 7 points. Danielle Godbolt added 4 points. Jamia Hall and Tarayla Kelley both had 2 points. The Lady Cats shot a respectable 47% from the floor hitting 30 of 64 shots. They were only 1 for 11 from behind the three-point line. Jefferson hit the Lady Cats only three-pointer. The Lady Cats were good from the free point line hitting 12 of 17 for 71%. The Lady Cats collected 39 steals. They made 16 turnovers.
The Lady Cats are 2-0 in district play and 14-2 for the season. They travel to Pine Tree Tuesday for an afternoon contest starting at around 2:30 p.m.
#11 Wildcats Outscore Royce City 59-30
The Wildcats’ basketball team, ranked #11 in Class 5A, once again played solid defense to defeat an opponent. The Wildcats outscored Royse City, 59-30 at Royse City Friday night. It was the Wildcats final non-district game as district play gets started next week.
Friday the Wildcats only allowed the Bulldogs single digit scoring in each quarter. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the defense did a great job making every Royse City shot as difficult as possible. The Wildcats led 12-6 after one quarter and 23-15 at the half. Royse City closed to within five points early in the third quarter only trailing 23-18. The Wildcats scored seven straight points to take the lead back up to 12 and they were never threatened after that. In fact after the five point lead, the Wildcats outscored the Bulldogs 36-12.
Once again, all thirteen Wildcats played. Eleven of them scored points. Michael Jefferson led the Wildcats with 11 points including one three pointer. Keaston Willis and Godsgift Ezedinma both scored 10 points. Willis hit two three-pointers. Dedric Godbolt had 5 points including one three-point basket. Victor Iwuakor, Day Day Hall and Iverson Wade all had four points. Bryson Lynn, Xavier Cork and Grayson McClure all had three points. Lynn and McClure’s basket was a three-pointer. I’vyn Clayton had 2 points.
The Wildcats improved their season record to 15-1. They have won eight straight games. The Wildcats will open district play at home next Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. against Pine Tree.
