“Birds of a Feather” Quilt Show’s Many Features Brings Pride to Sulphur Springs
Judge Robert Newsome, Mayor John Sellers and former Mayor Lydia Bryant will have a hand in this year’s Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild’s annual Quilt Show by naming their choice of “Pride of County”, “Pride of Downtown”, and “Best Use of Color” from the over 120 quilts entered in the show. The quilts will be hung for display inside The Roc, 115 Putman Street, on Friday September 15 from 9-5 and Saturday September 16 from 9-3. Admission to the show is $5 person with children age 12 and under admitted free. You will want to bring the kids because there’s a special activities section designed just for them, with instructor Melissa Bonser.
In addition to perusing the rows of hanging quilts, and special exhibits, please include time to hear speakers Lisa Erlandson and Trish Stuart and to participate in a Silent Auction with proceeds to Hurricane Harvey victims. You’ll also want to visit the Trinkets and Treasures Quilt Store and view the Raffle Quilt “Feathers in My Jelly” an original design created and quilted by guild members, which someone will take home at the conclusion of the show.
The Sulphur Springs annual show is “on the circuit” of judged quilt shows around Northeast Texas, attracting visitors from several states who like to see quilts, have entered quilts or are learning the craft. The local quilt guild takes pride in being one of the only “small towns” with a heritage of shows on this scale. According to Standbridge, it’s success is due in part to the cash prizes sponsored by generous local merchants and business people. This year’s visitor turnout is expected to be even larger due to the first annual Brick Street Vintage Market downtown Saturday on Main and Connally Streets, as well as the 17 restaurants and specialty food stores plus wineries, galleries, antiques, boutiques and gourmet shops within a half-block walking distance of the square. Quilt Show visitors will be encouraged to shop and eat in the downtown district.
Billie Ruth and husband George Standbridge retired to her hometown of Sulphur Springs a number of years ago. Along with friend Deanna Hasten, Billie Ruth helped form the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild almost 20 years ago and was part of the momentum which established the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance.
Billie Ruth Standbridge, Quilt Show Committee
Local Man Arrested for Possession of “Dope”
When Kyle Dayne Belz, 23, of Sulphur Springs told the Hopkins County Deputy that his vehicle broke down at the 7-Star parking lot and that he was walking southbound on Highway 19 to get to Birthright, the deputy told Belz that he was walking in the wrong direction.
The deputy knows Belz and asked if he had anything on his person that was illegal. Belz became nervous and began emptying his pockets without direction to do so. A small plastic straw-like tube containing a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was observed falling from his pocket onto the ground. When asked what it was, Belz replied, “dope”.
Belz is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram, a state jail felony.
Mayhew’s “Esperanza” Named Reserve Champion in Breed at Fall Festival Livestock Show
Aspen Mayhew, Hopkins County 4-H member, proudly displays her reserve breed champion heifer “Esperanza” during the 2017 Fall Festival Livestock Show in Sulphur Springs last September 2, 2017 (photo credit: Nicole Mayhew).
SSHS Cross Country Teams Continue Strong Performances
The Wildcats’ cross country team finished fifth and the Lady Cats were eighth at the Tyler Lee XC Classic last Saturday at UT-Tyler. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks says there was strong competition, good weather and lots of personal bests for his teams. Landon Thornton led the Wildcats with a seventh place finish. Coach Hicks says he ran perhaps his best race of his career with a time of 16:40.
Coach Hicks says the next six runners were all within about 35 seconds of each other. Peyton Vickery was the second Wildcat runner to finish followed by Eli Sellers, who was battling an upset stomach. Sophomore Christian Palomino was next followed by senior Ed Ramirez, who Coach Hicks calls Steady Ed.
Sophomore Sydney Washburn finished in the top ten to lead the Lady Cats. Coach Hicks says it seemed like every Lady Cats’ runner posted a personal best. Junior Bailey Arrington finished next in the mid-twenties for the Lady Cats. Freshman Landry McKinney was next followed by senior Hannah Dixon.
The Wildcats and Lady Cats compete next at the Hallsville XC Invitational on Friday at Lear Park in Longview.
Lady Cats Volleyball Open District Tuesday Night at Texas High
Instead of having an open date last Friday, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team ended up playing Pleasant Grove. It was all a part of Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness getting his team ready for district play, which begins this week. The Lady Cats defeated Pleasant Grove, 3-1 in a tough, hard fought match.
Coach Maness says he knew Pleasant Grove is a good defensive team and he wanted to see how the Lady Cats’ offense would fare against the Lady Hawks’ defense. Coach Maness has also created a tougher schedule this year to help get the Lady Cats ready for district play. Coach Maness says he was glad to see a couple of Lady Cats step up against Pleasant Grove. He says Erika VanBenthem had some big kills in set four and he adds Lexie Whisenhunt had a big kill to end the match. Coach Maness says Kaylee Jefferson was hitting the ball on kills with a lot of aggression and power.
He says the Lady Cats will need to be aggressive against Texas High in the district opener Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Texarkana. Coach Maness says he feels pretty good about where the Lady Cats are right now with district play beginning. He says the team still has some room to grow during district games. The Lady Cats also play last year’s district champ, Hallsville, this week. Game time in Wildcats Gym has been changed to 4 p.m. Friday to assure everyone can get to Homecoming activities before Friday night’s 7:30 p.m. football game. Five Lady Cats are included in the sixteen girls selected for this year’s Homecoming Court.
Coach’s Show: Wildcats Coach Owens Reviews Friday Night
Was the glass half empty or half full for the Wildcats Saturday morning after the Wildcats 18-13 win over Avalon of Maryland Friday night at the renovated Prim Stadium? It depends if you were talking to an offensive or defensive coach. On KSST and Channel 18 TV’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said both defensive units were outstanding Friday night.
He added it was the best the Wildcats have played as a unit in a long time. Coach Owens said a lot of it was effort. He gave special credit to defensive linemen D’Idre Dugan, Jose Rodriguez and Calvin Echert and to the Wildcats secondary.
Coach Owens also had praise for the offense. He said they kept playing and did not give up showing their perseverance. Coach Owens said he was not sure Wildcats receivers have blocked better in a long time than they did Friday night. He said since the Wildcats were unable to run between the tackles, the game turned into a quick game outside. Coach Owens said he could tell by watching the game video that the Wildcats played hard.
He cited a couple of areas of concern. Footwork by offensive lineman and the kicking game with two missed field goals.
The Wildcats will play old foe Paris Friday at The Prim for Homecoming. Paris is 1-1 with a win over Terrell and a loss to Pleasant Grove. Coach Owens said Paris has some athletes. Paris rallied to win last year’s game at home.
Local Woman in PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Program
LEARNING THE TRADE Emily Kuiper of Sulphur Springs receives some helpful pointers from PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding instructor John Plemons. Kuiper is in the fall structural welding class learning shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). For information about this and other classes at the Center, call 903-885-1232.
16th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
By Savannah Owens
New York, NY, September 19, 2001 — Two members of the National Guard stand beneath one of hundreds of American flags that have been hoisted or worn by rescue workers at the site of the collapsed World Trade Center.
Photo by Andrea Booher/ FEMA News Photo
On September 11th, 2001, members of the terrorists group al-Qaeda hijacked four flights: American 11, United 175, American 77 and United 93. Two planes- American 11 and United 175- hit the World Trade Centers in New York; Flight 77 collided into the Pentagon in Virginia, and the last plane, United 93, crashed in a Pennsylvania field after passengers regained control and diverted it from the White House.
A total of almost 3,000 people were killed from the 9/11 attacks.
There were 2,763 casualties at the World Trade Center, where the two planes hit the twin towers. 343 of those casualties were firefighters and paramedics, 23 were NYC police officers, and there were also 37 Port Authority Police Officers. These first responders were trying to evacuate the buildings, help those trapped on higher floors, and save people buried in the rubble. The Pentagon attack had 189 deaths including the 64 passengers and crew members on Flight 77 that struck the building. 44 people died from Flight 93 when the passengers crash landed in Pennsylvania.
The “Tribute in Light” memorial is in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, in honor of the citizens who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The two towers of light are composed of two banks of high wattage spotlights that point straight up from a lot next to Ground Zero. This photo was taken from Liberty State Park, N.J., Sept. 11, the five-year anniversary of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Denise Gould)
Sixteen years later, Americans gather at memorials to remember and honor their loved ones. At Ground Zero, many read names of those lost, share memories, and give speeches to commemorate the sacrifice of many rescuers, officials, and civilians who lost their lives. For some attendees “it was an occasion to thank first responders and members of the military, to express concern for those affected by Hurricane Irma as it continued its destructive path as a tropical storm, or to plead for a return to the sense of unity they felt after the attacks.”(Peltz & Matthews-AP)
On Sunday, Sept 10th 2017, in Pennsylvania, ground was broken on the newest portion of the Flight 93 Memorial.
“This undated artist rendering provided by bioLINIA and Paul Murdoch Architects via that National Park Service shows a depiction of the completed Tower of Voices that will be part of the Flight 93 National Memorial. The 16th anniversary of United Flight 93’s crash into a Pennsylvania field during the 9/11 terrorist attacks will mark the beginning of the end of a $46 million effort to transform the rural Pennsylvania crash site into a national memorial park. The tower to be built near the park’s entrance will feature 40 tubular metal wind chimes, one each for the 33 passengers and seven crew members who died.” (bioLINIA and Paul Murdoch Architects via AP)
The Tower of Voices will be the final section of the memorial.
Sulphur Springs Marine Corps League lowered the flags on the square to half-staff in honor of those who lost their lives in the attacks. This day brings forth mixed emotions for those that remember the day: those who were present at ground zero, those who lost loved ones, and the rest of us who felt the impact of this devastating attack on our country. While there are currently many tensions threatening to divide our country, today is a sobering but hopeful reminder that we are all Americans and that we must all be united with each other in order to stand up for our freedom.
For more history on the 9/11 attacks click here. For more information on the 16th anniversary click here.
Broseco Ranch is For Sale; Deadline for bids November 1
The 11,800-plus Broseco Ranch will be sold in one or multiple tracts by sealed bid with offers due on or before November 1, 2017, according to Icon.global. Located just south of the Sulphur River just of I-30 and FM 71, the ranch has been a leader in cattle, wildlife, hunting and fishing for years. The ranch is home to over 2,200 head of award winning Red Angus cattle, record whitetail deer, two 100 acre lakes stocked with Florida bass and some of the best waterfowl habitat in Texas. The sale will include mineral, lignite, and water rights.
Broseco Ranch has been heavily involved in the NETBIO program since its beginning.
All livestock including cattle and managed deer herd, all equipment, vehicles, tractors, and machinery will be sole after the real estate is sold.
For more information on the sale and potential subdivisions for the ranch go to: brosecoranchsale.com.
