TSAFF Urges Delay and Public Review of Fire Service Changes in Sulphur Springs
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2017 –The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) today urged the City of Sulphur Springs to publicly disclose its plans for the fire department and to allow public comment before finalizing them.
In a letter sent to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell, TSAFF President John Riddle said, “Our Association and firefighters throughout Texas are deeply concerned about developments regarding the fire service in Sulphur Springs. We are troubled by the elimination of the fire chief position, the city’s mixed signals and lack of transparency regarding a possible merger of the fire and police departments, mischaracterizations of fire department staffing levels, and your previous reaction to the firefighters’ requests for competitive wages.”
Riddle continued, “Like you, Sulphur Springs firefighters and our Association want to ensure that the people you serve in the city and in Hopkins County will receive excellent, cost-effective service going forward in compliance with national fire service organizational and deployment standards.”
TSAFF urges the city to delay any vote on a merger of and/or reorganization involving the fire department until such time that local, state and national firefighting experts and Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County citizens can comment on any proposals. “To not do so,” Riddle wrote, “would put at risk the fire service and reputation of the City of Sulphur Springs – and the safety of the public and firefighters.”
TSAFF District 2 Vice President Steve Dorris said, “Sulphur Springs firefighters have earned a place at the table as the city determines the future of its fire service. We hope the city manager will invite experienced firefighters to help determine a sensible path forward.” Dorris added that TSAFF has offered operational analysis of the Sulphur Springs fire department– at no cost to the city – by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and that many cities have found this resource to be useful.
DBA Antique Car Show: Winners Announced
The Downtown Business Alliance held their Annual Antique Car show this past weekend. As Cars filled the square, people said it was the biggest show yet. There were a bunch of really beautiful and amazing cars at the show.
Here are the winners:
Best of Show: John Bedenbender-1962 Chevy Impala from Mt. Vernon, TX
Participant’s Pick: Dale Maddox-1956 Chevy Nomad from Sachse, TX
People’s Choice: Larry Paul Causey-1962 Chevy C-10 Pickup from Irving, TX
Best Engine: David Orr-1967 Ford Mustang from Mt. Vernon, TX
Best Paint: Keith Banister-1934 Ford Tutor from Mt. Vernon, TX
Best Interior: Dale Truitt-1956 Studebaker from Commerce, TX
Best Race Car: Paylen Jones-Jr. Dragster from Emory, TX
Best Tri-5: Mike and Janice Danielson-1955 Chevy Convertible from Tyler, TX
Best Customized Foreign Car: Ralph Raita-1980 MGB Roadster from China Springs, TX
Best Original Foreign Car: Sharon Neve-1961 VW Beetle Convertible from Mt. Pleasant, TX
Best Foreign Car: Lynn Anderson-1964 Porsche 356C from Greenville, TX
Best Ford Truck: Samuel Walker-1950 Ford F-1 Pickup from Tyler, TX
Best GM Truck: Zack Ratliff-1969 Chevy C-10 Pickup from Emory, TX
Best Mopar Truck: Jose Hernandez-1985 Dodge Ram Charger Pickup from Greenville, TX
Best GM Car: Winston and Cindy McCollum-1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am from Plano, TX
Best Mopar Car: Randy Mahan-1971 Plymouth Cuda from Paris, TX
Best Ford Car: Stephen and Marianne Goode-1965 Ford Mustang from Edgewood, TX
Best Rat Rod: Clint Williams-1963 Dodge, Sulphur Springs, TX
Best Street Rod: Phil Van Dame-1932 Ford Highboy from Cumby, TX
Best Original Restored: Tom Allen-1963 Corvette from Yantis, TX
Best Original: Richard Faubert-1932 Pontiac from Lone Oak, TX
Unfinished: Bill and LaJuana Gibbs-1964 Chevy Impala from Chandler, TX
Nolan Cason Memorial Award: Jerry Gardner-1935 Ford Pickup from Tyler, TX
Mayor’s Pick: Mike Danielson-1955 Chevy Convertible from Tyler, TX
Top Fifteen:
Dub Harrison-1963 Chevy Corvette from Longview, TX
Ken Root-1966 Chevy Nova from Diana, TX
Jim Gary-1955 Chevy from Lake Kiowa, TX
Duke Hogan-1932 Buick from Richardson, TX
Darrell Slabaugh-1956 Chevy 3100 Truck from Yantis, TX
Stan Sanders-1969 Chevy Camaro from Royce City, TX
Denny Sloan-1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe from Grand Saline, TX
David Bartek -1959 Willis Jeep from Frisco, TX
Gene Hair-1938 Pontiac from Allen, TX
Jeff Alman-1968 Chevy Malibu from Nevada, TX
Dale Hicks-1955 Chevy Bel Air from Powderly, TX
Terry Hall-1955 Chevy Sedan Delivery from Edgewood, TX
Randal Royal-1930 Ford Model A from Quinlan, TX
Jeff Oliver-1969 Chevy Camaro from Texarkana, TX
Jerry Norman-1961 Buick LaSabre from Canton, TX
These were voted on by participants with the top choice receiving the Participants Pick Listed Above.
Constitutional Election Polling Places; Propositions
Two hundred eighteen (218) voted early in the November 7th is Constitutional Amendment Election. There are seven (7) propositions on the ballot. All polling places in the county will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Propositions being considered include:
- Proposition 1 Disabled Veterans/Property Taxes. The proposition would allow potential property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans or their surviving spouses.
- Proposition 2 Home Equity Borrowing would ease restrictions on borrowing against home equity.
- Proposition 3 State Appointee’s Term would limit the term of unsalaried state appointees whose terms have ended but who have not yet been replaced.
- Proposition 4 Constitutional Challenges to State Laws would require Texas courts to notify the attorney general of any constitutional challenges to state laws.
- Proposition 5 Sports Team Charitable Raffles would allow more sports team charitable foundations to hold benefit raffles.
- Proposition 6 Deceased First Responders/Property Taxes would allow property tax exemptions to surviving spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.
- Proposition 7 Financial Institutions/Promotional Raffles would allow banks, credit unions, and savings and loan institutions to conduct promotional raffles.
Polling places include:
Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 208 Fuller Street
Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St.
Grace Family Church, 1901 Loop 301
Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street
League Street Church of Christ, 1100 South League Street
Cumby Municipal Building, 100 E. Main Street Cumby
Sulphur Bluff ISD, 1027 CR 3550, Sulphur Buff
Como Pickton CISD, 13017 TX Hwy 11E
Miller Grove ISD, 7819 FM 275 South,
North Hopkins ISD, 1994 FM 71W
Cumby Freshman Competes at 2A State Cross Country Championship; Good Start to Running Career
Cumby Freshman Lady Trojan Lexi Busby ran Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the 2A State Cross Country Champions. She placed 26th out of the 152 top runners in her division. She ran a time of 12:47. Coach Casey Busby says that Lexi has worked very hard this year and her experience today will benefit her running career.
Lexi Busby Bib #1326 by cone.
Dinner Bell Menu For November 8, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
November 8, 2017
City National Bank
this week’s Community Partner.
White Turkey Chili
Garden Salad
Cornbread Muffins
Southern Pecan Praline Sheet Cake
Orange Cottage Cheese Fluff (sugar free dessert)
Meal A Day Menu for November 6th-10th
Meal A Day Menu
November 6th – November 10th
Monday
Chicken and Rice
California Blend Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Taco Soup
Crackers
Salad
Wednesday
Sliced Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Thursday
Lasagna
English Peas
Garlic Bread
Friday
Chicken Pot Pie
Corn
Pickled Beets
Area High School Cross Country Teams Place at State
Saturday (November 4) was a big day for Hopkins County at the State Cross Country Meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.
Class A Saltillo Varsity Boys Place 2nd in State: L to R: Hendrick Rios, Trevor Moore, Branson McGill, Matthew Gurley, Lyle Bench, Dillon Beadle & Walker McGill.
In boys Class 1A, Miller Grove won the state championship, Saltillo finished second and Sulphur Bluff fourth.
In girls Class 1A, Miller Grove was second and Saltillo twelfth. Miller Grove’s Jorja Bessonett won the state championship with Saltillo’s Sienna Collins just seconds behind in second place. Other Miller Grove girls runners and their finishes: Lauren Bullard 17th, Jolee Fox 23rd, Cassidy Seaney 27th, ClasAlexa Pelerosa 62nd and Katie Williams 115th. Other Saltillo girls runners: Kristina Wade 63rd, Jocelyn Ochoa 79th, Danielle Ross 130th, Madison Simmons 131st, Ofelia Cabrera 143rd and Chandler Bain 147th. Maddie Hooker of Yantis finished 30th.
Runners and their finishes for Class !a champ Miller Grove: Kobe Robertson sixth, Albert Serrano seventh, Luke Brignon ninth, Grant Earp 17th, Grant Sharp 21st, Matthew Brignon 55th and Andre Treyton 110th. Runner up Saltillo boys runners: Trevor Moore 19th, Walker McGill 25th, Hendrick Rios 27th, Branson McGill 32nd, Dillon Beadle 36th, Lyle Bench 40th and Matthew Gurley 62nd. Sulphur Bluff boys runners: Turner South 12th, Montana Hurley 44th, Ishmael Wade 52nd, Trayton South 79th, Shane Johnson 97th and Jonathan Brown 114th.
In Class 2A girls, Cumby’s Lexi Busby finished 26th.
Two Mount Vernon runners competed. In Class 3A boys, Esteban Cruz was 28th. In Class 3A girls, Gabriella Skelton finished 85th.
Wildcats Defeat Greenville 21-7; Remain in Play-off Hunt
The Wildcats’ defense held a good Greenville offense at bay most of the night. The Wildcats’ offense survived some turnovers and scored three touchdowns. As a result, the Wildcats improved their playoff standing with a 21-7 Senior night victory over the Lions Friday night at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Wildcats seemed laser focused from the beginning. They forced Greenville to punt on their first drive and Simeon Taylor put the Wildcats in great shape with a good punt return. Quarterback Ryan Humphries threw a pass to Austin Dodd who did a good job of running to cover 26-yards for a touchdown. The Wildcats led 7-0 at the 8:50 mark of the first quarter. The Wildcats kept the Lions reeling with a successful on side kick by kicker Angel Tavera who dribbled the ball ahead ten yards and recovered it. The Wildcats bogged down and a long field goal attempt went wide.
Then the teams started giving the ball away. Outside linebacker Kylan Wade intercepted a pass. Later Greenville fumbled the ball away. The Wildcats then fumbled the ball away right at the goal line. Greenville lost a fumble that was picked up by safety D.J. Abron who returned it deep into Lions’ territory. The Wildcats took advantage of this turnover to score their second touchdown. Humphries threw to Taylor who slanted inside, caught the ball and ran into the end zone for a 13-yard score.
The Wildcats led 14-0 with 2:02 left in the second quarter. That was the halftime score. In the third quarter, the Wildcats lost another fumble but the Code Blue defense forced Greenville to give the ball up on downs. Just before the end of the third quarter, back Colton Allen found the end zone from 20 yards out and the Wildcat went up, 21-0 with just 19 seconds left in the third quarter. Greenville’s attempt to battle back hit a snag as they lost a fumble right at the goal line. Later the Lions managed their only score as quarterback Caleb Jarvis teamed up with back Christian Dunson on a 62 yard pass and run TD. Greenville still trailed 21-7 with 6:03 left to go in the game. The Wildcats played ball control and were able to run out the clock.
The Wildcats and the Lions are now both 2-3 in district play and they are tied for the last playoff spot in fourth place in the district, The Wildcats need a win at Hallsville next Friday to wrap up a playoff spot.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 25-31, 2017
October 25th
At 2:53 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Yantis.
At 10:08 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2100 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 11:20 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154/FM 14 near Quitman; at approximately 1:27 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:33 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass that occurred on CR 4430 near Winnsboro. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and the scene was cleared.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:10 p.m., in reference to a burglary that occurred on CR 1975 near Yantis. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 4:20 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4287 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:36 p.m. Huy Phan, 39, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2205 near Mineola, at approximately 8:10 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 9:28 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and cleared the scene.
October 26th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 10:14 a.m., in reference to theft. When deputies’ arrived on scene, it appeared that no theft had occurred.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 11:29 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies were advised it was a verbal dispute and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1684 near Alba, at approximately 1:17 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:32 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on CR 1112 near Quitman. A known actor took the car and did not return it. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4165 near Quitman, at approximately 1:37 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies noticed a rear door to be ajar, but nothing appeared to be missing.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Mineola, at approximately 4:33 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged entryways and broke into the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 8:07 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3854 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:53 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
October 27th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Yantis, at approximately 12:06 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Katy St. near Alba, at approximately 3:59 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2952 near Alba, at approximately 5:43 a.m., in reference to an alarm. When deputies arrived, it appeared the door was not shut completely and it had been opened by the wind.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:57 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. When deputies arrived, they found a male, 62, to be deceased. The Justice of the Peace arrived and an autopsy was ordered.
At 10:38 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7652 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:46 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole farm equipment from the reporting party’s property. This case is active.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:33 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 288 near Quitman. Actors, or actors unknown, opened the reporting party’s mail and stole money out of it.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2318 near Mineola, at approximately 4:10 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:58 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Vandre Cole, 19, of Dallas, was arrested for Assault on Security Officer.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 near Mineola, at approximately 8:13 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Actors, or actors unknown, repeatedly come onto the reporting party’s property without consent. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3448 near Hawkins; at approximately 8:36 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 778 near Quitman; at approximately 9:12 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
October 28th
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 1687 near Alba; at approximately 3:01 a.m. Acey Farris, 55, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants, Failure to Identify Fugitive Intentionally Give False Information. Vicki Payne, 56, of Alba, was arrested for Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution Known Felon.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2245 near Mineola, at approximately 2:47 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies arrived and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2754 near Mineola, at approximately 5:55 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and Adult Protective Services was contacted.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 6:05 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:19 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3843 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:43 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2503 near Mineola, at approximately 9:54 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Lonnie Carr II, 33, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault.
October 29th
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6778 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:26 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154/FM 515 near Yantis; at approximately 4:08 a.m. Jerry Frazier, 41, of Quitman, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:05 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 10:37 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1545/CR 1540 near Alba.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on CR 1660 near Alba; at approximately 1:18 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2140 near Quitman; at approximately 2:12 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:06 p.m., in reference to a vehicle fire. Perryville Fire Department extinguished the fire. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
At 5:39 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
Deputies went out on arrest/warrant service to Lloyd Ave. in Quitman; at approximately 7:16 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on arrest/warrant service to Cheyenne near Quitman; at approximately 7:42 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable o make contact with the individual.
At 8:00 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1246 near Quitman; at approximately 10:04 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
October 30th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2336 near Mineola; at approximately 12:53 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4579 near Winnsboro; at approximately 7:35 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and it appeared to be a traffic hazard. The vehicle was picked up by Joe’s Wrecker and the roadway was clear.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 11:35 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s maintenance building. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1895 near Yantis, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male 77, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:29 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on CR 3640 near Hawkins. The incident is cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 4:30 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties advised the deputies’ that it was a verbal altercation. Deputies cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:35 p.m., in reference to a vehicle fire. Jarvis Security extinguished the fire and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 near Yantis, at approximately 8:07 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole money from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1570 near Alba; at approximately 8:34 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:56 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Price St. in Hawkins, at approximately 10:44 p.m., in reference to shots fired. The actor fled the scene on foot. Richard Smith, 32, of Hawkins, was located and arrested for outstanding warrants, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, Theft, and Evading Arrest/Detention.
October 31st
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:59 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies made contact with the individual and everything was OK.
At 4:26 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
At 4:26 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1795 near Hawkins.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Quitman; at approximately 7:35 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4691 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:14 p.m., in reference to a structural fire. The structure appeared to be abandoned and the Fire Marshall was informed of the incident.
Between the dates of October 25th and October 31st, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Departments, Jarvis Security, and Department of Public Safety.
Between the dates of October 25th and October 31st, the investigators of Wood County filed 14 cases with the District Attorney, obtained 6 arrest warrants and arrested the individuals, and recovered $3,250 worth of stolen property.
Total Jail Count – 148 inmates – 123 males and 25 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
