#10 Ranked Lady Cats Defeat Greenville for District Win
With the Lady Cats’ basketball team forced to play shorthanded due to an ankle injury to Autumn Tanton, other members of the team had to pull more weight and that’s what they did as the Lady Cats won their district opener at home against Greenville, 66-37 Tuesday night (December 12).
The team’s top two scorers, Kaylee Jefferson and Sadavia Porter both had big nights. Porter had a so-so first two quarters but then busted loose in the second half to end up with 25 points including two three-point baskets. Jefferson scored 11 big first quarter points to help get the Lady Cats going and ended up with 21 points. Jamia Hall, who got a chance to start, poured in four baskets for 8 points. Danielle Godbolt hit a three point basket and scored 5 points. Tareyla Kelley scored 4 points off of the bench. Imani Taylor added 3 points and had a team leading 6 deflections.
The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Lions in every quarter and built their lead throughout the game. The Lady Cats led 14-11 after one quarter, 31-20 at half time, 51-28 after three quarters and 66-37 after four quarters. Statistically, the Lady Cats hit 29 of 62 shots for 47%. They were just 3 of 13 or 23% from three-point range. The Lady Cats made only 5 of 13 free throws for 38%. Jefferson grabbed 13 rebounds, Godbolt had 7 and Jamia Hall 6.
The Lady Cats had 16 deflections and 17 steals and they committed only 10 turnovers. Tanton has now had problems with both of her ankles this year but Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman hopes she’ll be ready to go by Friday.
The Lady Cats play at Hallsville Friday night. The #10 ranked Lady Cats are now 1-0 in district play and 13-2 for the season.
Meal a Day Menu December 11th-15th
Meal A Day Menu
December 11th – December 15th
Monday
Steak Fingers
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
California Blend Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Pork Ribs and Sausage
Potato Salad
Pinto Beans
Corn Bread
Wednesday
Chicken and Dumplings
Crackers
Tossed Salad
Thursday
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
Friday
Chicken and Cheese Sliders
Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onions
Chips
Children’s Museum Free Admission Day: Dec 22nd
The Children’s Museum will be offering free admission to visitors on December 22 from 9:30 to 4:30. We thank each of you for following us through the year with the challenges presented by our building crisis. We are looking forward to an exciting future.
The wind tunnel built by Jim Brown has been a popular addition to the Children’s Museum.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Sulphur Springs’ Newest OB/Gyn Providers Expand Practice
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Sulphur Springs’ newest women’s health providers Tiffany Gebel, M.D., FACOG and Leigh Ann Klein, NP, have expanded their practices to serve the patients of the Winnsboro area at the end of November. As part of CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic’s strategy to expand access to vital health care services to the patients of Northeast Texas, both providers will see and serve patients in CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System facilities in both Sulphur Springs and Winnsboro.
“We are excited to add Dr. Gebel and Ms. Klein to our already outstanding team at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Winnsboro, as they have already been serving patients faithfully in Sulphur Springs,” said Kristi Stern, Administrative Director of CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic operations in Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs. “They bring a wealth of expertise, experience and enthusiasm to the clinic there. Also, this is truly fantastic news for our patients in the Winnsboro area. We are pleased to be able to offer much-needed services to the women of Northeast Texas seeking their OB/Gyn care in Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs. Both Dr. Gebel and Ms. Klein will be invaluable assets to CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System and an important resource in offering the highest levels of care to our patients here.”
Dr. Gebel is a board-certified OB/Gyn physician with more than seven years in practice in both the clinical setting with patients and in the hospital performing surgery. She joins CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System from private practice in Corsicana at Medical Associates of Navarro County OB/Gyn. She graduated with honors from Texas A&M University before earning her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and UT Southwestern in Dallas.
Klein joins the practice after serving East Texans at Zeid Women’s Health and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler before completed her Masters as a Nurse Practitioner at Texas Women’s University.
“I’m thrilled to have joined CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs,” said Dr. Gebel. “The physicians, nurses, APPs and staff are top-notch, and I cannot wait to learn more about this community and continue my work.”
“Serving the OB/Gyn patients of Northeast Texas as a Nurse Practitioner has been a dream for many years,” said Klein. “I look forward to being able to care for the people of this community and serve the System’s mission: to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.”
Ten Wildcat Band Members Qualify for All-Region Band; Five Advance to Area
Ten members of the Wildcats’ band qualified for the All-Region Band at tryouts last Friday at North Lamar High School in Paris. The ten students qualified for 11 spots since Celeste Leeds-Laliberte made it for both flute and piccolo. She will go forward on the flute. Five of the students qualified for Area competition on January 13 in Richardson, where they have the chance to qualify for state.
Band Director Charles McCauley said five students qualifying for Area competition equals the most the school has had over the twenty years he’s been at Sulphur Springs. Students making the All-Region Band include Celeste Leeds-Laliberte on flute, Carissa Carter on clarinet, Kate Flores on clarinet, Riley Farley on tenor sax, Natalie Cruz on bass clarinet, Nathan Braddy on trumpet, Zach Phillips on French horn, 8th grader Tyler Burnet on trombone and Adam Ost on trumpet. T
he five students qualifying for Area include Celeste Leeds-Laliberte, Carissa Carter, Riley Farley, Natalie Cruz and Nathan Braddy. McCauley said the five qualified by being rated among the top chairs in their sections.
Wildcats Continue to Improve as They Move Toward District Play
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta liked what he saw from his team Monday night at home in a 64-41 win over Paris. He said this might have been some of the best team basketball the Wildcats have played.
Coach Cipoletta said the team did a super good job of not taking the first shot available, of giving up a good shot for a great shot. He said the team was unselfish. Coach Cipoletta referred to their play as Spurs basketball. He added when the Wildcats do that they are hard to beat. Coach Cipoletta noted the team ended up with more than 25 assists. The Wildcats made ten three point baskets against Paris. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats are a great shooting team.
Then there was the defense Monday night. The Wildcats limited Paris to less than 10 points in each of the first three quarters: 6 points in the first quarter, 8 in the second quarter and 9 in the third quarter. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats were locked in on defense. Drills in practice encourage them to play defense for long stretches of time.
Coach Cipoletta said everyone seemed to play well. He mentioned that Michael Jefferson did an extremely good job of finding guys on offense. All thirteen Wildcats played and 11 of them scored. Coach Cipoletta said the whole team is dedicated to getting better. He said he encourages bench players to stay ready for when he calls on them.
The Wildcats are now 14-1 for the season and they are ranked #11 in Class 5A. They have played seven schools in Class 6A. The Wildcats play at Royse City Friday night. It’s the last game before the start of district play next week. Coach Cipoletta said the scrappy Bulldogs like to put pressure on and he added they shoot the ball well.
Game Day: Lady Cats Begin District Play at Home
The Lady Cats’ basketball team seems to be playing well as district play begins Tuesday night (December 12). The Lady Cats open district play on their home court against Greenville. Action begins Tuesday with JV Blue and Gold games starting at 5 p.m. and at 6:15 p.m. The varsity game should start at around 7:30 p.m.
The Lady Cats come into the district game with a 12-2 season record and they are on a six game winning streak. The Lady Cats are currently ranked #10 in Class 5A. The Lady Cats just captured the championship of the Edgewood Tournament this past weekend with five wins. They won the championship game over Tenaha, 59-50 Saturday evening. The Lady Cats are the defending district champion.
We will bring you all of the action of Lady Cats’ basketball Tuesday on KSST Radio beginning at around 7:30 p.m. We will also videotape the game for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
City of Como Water Now Safe for Use
Water in the City of Como is now safe to use following test results of water samples taken Monday. Mayor Darla Henry told KSST News Monday that all problems had been remedied but the city was forced, due to the weekend, to wait until Monday to submit a water sample to a third party lab for tests. The boil water notice has not been removed.
The city had issued a boil water notice through the weekend for Como residents after a utility cut a main water line creating the water issues.
Dodd Seeks Republican Nomination for County Clerk
Michael “Mike” Dodd has announced his candidacy as a Republican nominee for the position of Hopkins County Clerk in the March 6 Republican Primary Election.
Mike is a life-long resident of Hopkins County, Texas, having been born in the old Sulphur Springs Hospital a little over 55 years ago to Jimmy Dodd and the late Venera Hopper Dodd.
“I have worked in the Land Surveying field,” stated Dodd, “working with Deeds, Deed Research, Probate Research, etc. for approximately 25 years, and for the past 7 years have been employed by Net Data Corporation as a Software Customer Support Representative working closely with County and District Clerks throughout the state of Texas.”
Dodd said, “In 1989, my Mom and I started doing family research for our Family Tree (the Dodds, Hoppers, Poseys, Reynolds, Thompsons, Lewis’ and Kimberlings) by going through the records of the surrounding County Clerk offices, which peaked my interest in all that a County Clerk does. I have long been associated with several County Clerks in the area, and know the importance of maintaining clear and accurate records for Land Transaction, Vital Statistics, Civil and Criminal Records, and Probate Issues.”
Dodd is a member of the 1980 graduating class of Sulphur Springs High School. A charter member of the North East Texas Choral Society, a member of the First United Methodist Church Choir, an active member of Shining Star Productions, and the director of the Martha Scott Handbell Choir of First United Methodist Church.
Dodd said that the Hopkins County Clerks office in Sulphur Springs has some of the best staff and records in this area, and it is his goal to continue to the good work started by the current County Clerk, Debbie Shirley and staff, to maintain those records for Hopkins County and in accordance to the guidelines set forth by the State of Texas. He understands the importance of reporting information to the State in a timely manner on order to help keep the County in a position to be able to apply for grants from the state for different funding issues. He also realizes the importance of reporting Criminal Activity in a timely manner to not only keep the County in good standing for governmental grants, but also to keep the DPS database up to date on Criminal Conviction for background checks of convicted defendants, etc.
