CANHelp Back to School Fair: Registration Update
It’s time to register for school supplies for the 2017 Back to School Fair; benefiting youth and families in the Hopkins County area. The registration process for school supplies began on July 3rd at CANHelp. School supplies and back packs will be the only thing needing to be registered for in advance. CANHelp’s previous school supplies drives were extremely successful and they averaged 300-400 families each year. Through this event, CANHelp Officials want to reach thousands of families. Over 60% of the children in Hopkins County schools come from disadvantaged families, some of the schools have over 70%.
This Back to School Fair will replace the “Pack the Bus” School Supplies Drive that CANHelp personnel hosted for over 10 years. The fair will be open to the public and will be similar to the back to school fairs that are put on in larger metropolitan areas. CANHelp workers will be giving away free backpacks and school supplies for low and moderate income families but everyone will be able to take part in other free items that will be available. This will be an educational and interactive event.
This event will be a one-stop destination to prepare the whole family for the start of school. The fair will offer FREE: health and vision screenings, dental screenings and fluoride applications, immunizations for children and adults, hair cuts, food and drinks and more! The 2017 Back to School Fair is scheduled for Friday, August 4th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the Hopkins County Civic Center.
Be sure to stop by CANHelp or go online to register for your school supplies today!
VFW Post 8560 Hosts July 4th Cookout for Public
Local VFW and Auxiliary officers grilled burgers and hot dogs and invited the public to share the meal with them on July 4, 2017. Post Quartermaster Travis Estes shared the history of the July 4 celebration and encouraged everyone to remember that freedom isn’t free but comes with a high price; the personal sacrifices of individual members of our nation’s military. Post Chaplain Phil Lockwood led the group in prayer and in blessing the meal, which was served in the post’s spacious banquet hall. Auxiliary President Marlene Lockwood and members greeted everyone and served the burgers, hot dogs, sides, cold drinks and dessert. Among visitors was Kendall Scudder, candidate for Texas Senate District 2. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post home in Sulphur Springs is located along Interstate 30 East at 1 Veterans Drive, and has been serving local veterans since 1951.
Quartermaster Travis Estes
Democratic Senate hopeful Kendall Scudder with Veterans and guests
Revolver Found Under Bed at Assault Call
Hopkins County Deputies responded to a call in reference to an assault that occurred on CR1100 July 4th around 9 a.m. Anthony Wayne Worley, 52, admitted to having a revolver in his possession. A records check showed him to be a convicted felon.
The weapon was found underneath the bed in the residence. Worley was arrested and booked into Hopkins County jail charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. He is being held on a $10,000 fine for the Felony 3 charge.
Man Spends Night in Storage Building; Arrested for Meth
Daniel Larue Yazvac
Daniel Larue Yazvac, who has a Moore Street apartment address in Sulphur Springs, was spending the night inside a storage building at Lowe’s on Broadway Street. According to Sulphur Springs Police, Lowe’s has had a problem with people sleeping in the buildings on their property.
When the Sulphur Springs Police Officer made contact with Yazvack, he said his stay for only for the one night. The police officer was advised that Yazvack had possibly stolen items earlier from Wal-Mart and asked permission to search his bag. He gave verbal consent. Inside the bag was a clear glass pipe used to smoke Methamphetamine and a clear plastic baggy containing a crystal like substance believed to be Meth.
Yazvac was taken to Hopkins County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram, a State Jail Felony. His bond is set at $5,000.
Old Saltillo Cemetery Annual Memorial Day Sunday July 16
Please bring several of your family favorite dishes to be served in a buffet style. Plates, utensils and drinks will be provided. If you wish to eat outdoors, tables will be provided or you can bring your own.
Dinner Bell Menu For July 5, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
July 5th, 2017
Carol and Don Worsham and Family
is this week’s wonderful Community Partner.
The Menu:
Hamburger Steak and Brown Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Field Peas with Snaps
Buttered French Bread Slices
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Tea or Water
Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Meal-a-Day Needs Volunteer Cooks for Wednesday, Thursday Each Week
Meal-a-Day is in need of cooks for Wednesday and Thursday. Meal-a-day provides meals Monday through Friday for senior adults at the Senior Center on MLK Boulevard and delivers meals to those who are unable to go to the center. If you would like to volunteer a few hours of your time, call Karon Weatherman 903-885-1661 or email [email protected].
Disturbance Leads to Drug Arrest
Hopkins County Deputies responded to a disturbance on CR 2335 Monday evening around 6 p.m. where they found Jimmy De Odell, 59, who had knowingly pulled a trailer which held another individual. That individual had fallen inside the trailer. Odell was arrested for simple assault. However, the arresting officer noted bruxism, a clinching of the jaw muscles which is associated with methamphetamine use.
The deputy was given consent to search Odell’s residence by the other person who is also an occupant of the residence. In the bedroom of the residence shared by both parties, 4.68-grams of methamphetamine were found.
Odell is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, a Felony 2, and with a Simple Assault misdemeanor.
Warrant for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse Leads to Meth Arrest
Bradley Ray Skidmore, 62, of Sulphur Springs was located by Hopkins County Deputies at a Charles Street residence in the city. He was wanted on a warrant for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse. While being arrested Skidmore told deputies that other individuals were in a bedroom of the residence. The deputies had asked who would care for the animals that were in the residence following his arrest and subsequent time in jail.
Skidmore introduced the deputies to the three individuals in a bedroom where methamphetamine was found in an unlocked safe. The methamphetamine and smoking pipe found in the safe were claimed by Michal Anthony Huckabay, 30.
Skidmore is in Hopkins County jail held on a $5,000 bond for the Felony 2 charge regarding the card abuse. Huckabay is held on a $25,000 bond for the Felony 3 drug charge. (see Huckabay arrest here)
Michal Anthony Huckabay
