Health Care Foundation Presents Gala Purchased Items to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation recently fulfilled their donation to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The Chairs of the 2016-2017 Lights of Life Campaign and Gala were Sher and Sam Sevier. The campaign grossed over $350,000.
The funds raised at the 2016-2017 the Gala purchased these items:
- 2 Giraffe OmniBeds for Nursery Department $76,584.00
The Giraffe OmniBeds are a combination system that brings together features of a traditional incubator and a radiant warmer that will serve both premature as well as full term newborns. These beds will support our Level II Special Care Nursery designation allowing our facility to care for almost all newborns born at greater than 32 weeks with a range of medical issues, rather than being transferred to other hospitals.
- AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill for Physical Medicine Department (Healthplex) $46,537.00
Using NASA Differential Air Pressure technology, the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill comfortably supports the user and “unweights” them by as much as 80%. Benefits include reducing ground reaction forces, minimizing discomfort, creating safe environments to work on technique and allowing increased training with less impact. Estimated to help 70% of the current rehabilitation patients and essential to those with spinal, hip and lower body issues, the machine will be available for rehabilitation patients.
Established in 1997, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation was organized to secure funds from individuals, businesses and corporations, to provide, promote, maintain and improve the continual growth of CHRISTUS Mother Frances-Sulphur Springs to serve the area communities. With the generous contributions and support of friends, family and neighbors, the Foundation is building a strong, long-term endowment, insuring the advancement of health care for the future generations of Hopkins County. The Health Care Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by an Independent Board of Directors.
Held annually, the Lights of Life campaign gala is the largest fundraiser – event for the Health Care Foundation. Although, this most anticipated event is often oversold with waiting lists, preparation begins early to make every possible accommodation to meet an ever growing representation. The generosity of Hopkins County and the surrounding areas’ gracious donations continually exceed expectations in “Giving Back to the Community”. Donations are also accepted year-round, to “honor or remember” a special someone or “pay tribute” to a deceased friend or loved one. Contributions whether large or small, are always greatly appreciated. Bequests may be made through Will or Estate planning.
We encourage you, your business, or civic organization to become involved and be a part of the continued efforts of the Foundation, as we focus on the future of health care in Hopkins County.
For more information about how you can make a difference and support our mission to “Leave a Legacy” through your philanthropic donation, please call the Health Care Foundation at 903-438-4799.
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs continue to Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Our journey is just beginning, and we invite you to join us. Follow CHRISTUS as We Follow CHRISTUS.
8th Judicial District Court Jury Finds Man Guilty of DWI 3rd or More
A Hopkins County Jury found James Arthur Baxley guilty for DWI 3rd or more Tuesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court. He will appear in court the afternoon of September 25th for a sentencing hearing before District Judge Eddie Northcutt.
According to Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris, Baxley faces 2-20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Baxley was arrested in December, 2016 for his latest DWI. He has a record of alcohol and drug related offenses dating back to July, 1982.
Winnsboro Police Department Report July 31-August 6, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested two, investigated one accident, responded to 163 calls for service, and issued 50 citations and 46 warnings during their report period July 31 through August 6, 2017.
Matthew Stanley, 22, of Winnsboro was arrested August 4, 2017 for DWI first with Open Container.
Vinince Jones, 32, of Winnsboro was arrested August 5, 2017 for Evading Arrest or Detention with a Motor Vehicle.
WPD responded to a one vehicle accident August 5th in the 600 block of East Carnegie. The vehicle was traveling west and left the roadway striking a stationary wooden utility pole. Injuries are unknown.
Lady Cats’ Volleyball Hosts First Two Games of Regular Season Tuesday
One week after they started, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team will open the regular season Tuesday afternoon. (August 8) The Lady Cats will play North Lamar at 1 p.m. and then Sherman at 5 p.m. Both games are at home in Wildcats Gym. North Lamar and Sherman will play at 3 p.m.
The Lady Cats have had six scrimmage matches to get ready for the season openers. Last year the Lady Cats also opened the season at home against the Pantherettes and the Lady Beatcats. The Lady Cats lost a close five set match to North Lamar and then defeated Sherman. The Lady Cats went on to a second place finish in district, played in the bi-district playoffs against Forney and went 30-12 setting a new school record for victories in a season.
The Lady Cats return eight players from that team. They are Abbi Baier, Anden Hammack, Kaylee Jefferson, Maggie McGlamery, Autumn Tanton, Iamni Taylor, Mieke VanBenthem and Maddie Vickery. Four players have been added to the varsity: N’sya Dugan, Sadie Stroud, Erica VanBenthem and Lexie Whisenhunt. Whisenhunt is expected to replace graduate Tori Moore as the team’s setter.
Lady Cats Coach Justin Maness is in his second year as head coach.
KSST is Giving Away More Texas Rangers Tickets!
KSST is giving away tickets to the August 12th, 2017 Texas Rangers Game. Winners will be announced during Afternoon Drive 4-6PM on Wednesday August 9th, 2017.
The Tickets:
- 1 pair, and 2 groups of 4 for the Saturday August 12th game, 7:05 first pitch.
Rules:
- The tickets must be picked up from the KSST Studios before 5pm Friday August 11th, 2017. If can’t pick them up before Friday, a Saturday morning pickup can be arranged. 903 885 3111
- Ticket dates/games are first come, first served.
- The tickets must NOT be resold!
- Unclaimed tickets will be dispersed by KSST.
- Employees of KSST can not win.
- Winner’s names will be announced on the radio.
- Winner’s names will be posted on Facebook.
- Winners will be notified via Facebook, and announced on the air.
How to enter: Like KSST on Facebook, AND like this Post on Facebook.
Man Assaults Father at Local Motel
Raykieston Deontay Lee, 20, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at a hotel room on East Industrial for Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon after he, carrying a knife, went downstairs to the parking lot to confront his father.
He put the knife to his father’s throat while choking him after a verbal altercation had occurred in the room. Lee admitted to having the knife and “blacking out” while assaulting his father. Witnesses observed him choking his father.
Lee is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $50,000 bond.
Shining Star Productions Says ‘Be Our Guest’ for Beauty and The Beast August 11-13
Amanda Thompson Brandenburg is no stranger to the SSISD Auditorium stage, as she “grew up there” during her school years. Now Amanda’s own company, Shining Star Productions, will mount the largest production to date, Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ featuring a cast of 51. Due to overwhelming response to her audition call, Amanda decided she wanted to accommodate the overflow of talented youngsters and also form a “junior cast” which will stage one special performance on Saturday August 12 at 2pm. The regular cast, made up of adults, youth and children from the local area, will put on four public performances on these dates: Friday August 11 at 2pm and at 7pm, Saturday August 12 at 7pm and Sunday August 13 at 2pm. Tickets will be $12 at the door. $10 advance tickets are available at Sulphur Springs Public Library, Alliance Bank and The Sewing Queens. Tickets are required for ages 2 and up.
The leading lady is Jaci Reed as “Belle. Jaci is a SSHS Senior and current Dairy Festival Queen. The Beast is played by Brandon Edwards, a Dallas actor and Sulphur Springs native who also grew into a stage career through the direction of Ms. Dawn Doyle Jones leadership at SSHS. Leading man Gaston is played by Josh Thompson. Sarah Harper, a Senior at SSHS, plays Mrs. Potts, Brianna Isham, also a SSHS Senior plays The Wardrobe, and Cassidy Branch is Lumiere. Cassidy is a 10th grade student at Bright Star Christian School. Director is Amanda Thompson Brandenburg who resides with her husband and twin sons in Sulphur Springs but works through Repertory Company of Dallas, frequently appearing in productions around the Metroplex. Her comedic singing role as Lina LaMont in “Singing in the Rain” completed it’s two-week run in Richardson, Texas during July 2017.
L. to R. Josh Thompson, Cassidy Branch, Sarah Harper, Jaci Reed, Brianna Isham and Amanda Thompson Brandenburg.
Saltillo Woman Arrested for Possession of Meth
Cassandra Joyce Minick, 29, of Saltillo was stopped at Highway 67 and County Road 3601 for failure to signal required distance before turning and for expired registration on a the Chevrolet pickup she was driving.
Minick was nervous and the Hopkins County deputy was given consent to search the vehicle. In a work glove in the driver side panel, the deputy found several syringes, a meth pipe and three individual baggies containing a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. A field test of the substance responded positive to meth. Each baggie was weighed with a total weight of 3-grams.
Minick is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. She is being held on a $30,000 bond.
Press Release: Hopkins County EMS and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Announce a New Resource for Our Medical Community
(Sulphur Springs, TX)- Hopkins County EMS and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs is pleased to announce that we are now a host agency and operator of a State Emergency Medical Task Force AMBUS. The AMBUS is a multi-patient transport vehicle similar to the ambulances that Hopkins County EMS operates. The AMBUS can carry up to 20 patients lying supine and the patients can receive treatment while transporting from a large incident or disaster. The AMBUS carries all the same equipment as ambulances including cardiac monitors and ventilators.
Hopkins County EMS has been a member of the State of Texas Emergency Medical Task Force since it’s inception in early 2009. We are honored to host and operate one of the 13 AMBUS’ Statewide. AMBUS’ are strategically located geographically throughout Texas. The purpose of the AMBUS is to give the State and Regional disaster responses the ability to treat and transport multiple patients in which to conserve ambulance resources since ambulances can typically only carry 2 or 3 patients at the most.
Having the AMBUS here in Hopkins County displays the commitment to our area and region that Hopkins County EMS is here to serve not only the residents and the surrounding community but to assist the State when needed. It is truly a great asset for Hopkins County and the surrounding region that this highly specialized vehicle and equipment is ready at a moment’s notice to care for the sick or injured.
Hopkins County EMS will have the AMBUS available at public relations events in the area throughout the year and we encourage everyone to take a tour when possible.
For 68 years CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs has made a vow to lead the charge to create healthy lives for the people and communities of the Sulphur Springs area and across Northeast Texas by extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Hopkins County EMS has been a part of the Hopkins County Hospital District for 34 years as of August 1st. EMS is part of the medical team that provides care to our community, the addition of this new resource will allow our teams to better serve the needs of our community. Our journey is just beginning, and we invite you to join us. Follow CHRISTUS as We Follow CHRISTUS.
Click here for an interview with Brent Smith, EMS director at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital.
