Final Details on July 1 Independence Concert by NETSO!
On behalf of Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra, League President Maleta Reynolds and trumpeter Kelley Fletcher guested on the Morning Show with Enola Gay to share final details on Saturday’s huge concert and fireworks event in the downtown district of Sulphur Springs. The public will want to know that the Trolley will be providing free transportation to and from parking areas around the square. Trolley riders will be dropped off and picked up at the corner of Main St. and Oak Ave. in front of First Baptist Church. The trolley is operated by the City of Sulphur Springs and is free to ride. Also, food vendors will be set up on the south side of the square, providing a range of quick foods and cold drinks. Additionally, all the downtown restaurants plan to stay open through the start of the concert to serve diners. Drivers and pedestrians will be restricted from the area for detonating fireworks, on the northeast portion of the square and Jefferson Street behind the courthouse. Please observe signs and directions. The Symphony League thanks it’s two major sponsors, Alliance Bank and Grocery Supply Inc. for underwriting the annual free public event.
Kelley Fletcher, Maleta Reynolds and Enola Gay
Ms. Kelley Fletcher, who is a member of NETSO, will be featured as a soloist during the concert. She will perform a trumpet medley of war era tunes made famous by Harry James, including “You Made Me Love You”, “It’s Been a Long, Long Time”, “Sleepy Time Gal”and “You’ll Never Know”. Kelley is a graduate of SSHS and served as band director of Sulphur Springs Middle School for seven years then for neighboring school districts. During college at Texas A and M Commerce, Kelley played with the Greenville Big Band and her talent was recognized by veteran bandleader Jack Mellick. She has spent over 30 years of her professional career touring with the Jack Mellick Orchestra. She continues to be associated with area orchestras in performances throughout the year.
Be sure and locate the KSST tent when you arrive at the concert. It will be the headquarters of the broadcast crew and of Symphony League volunteers. From there, you may win an American Flag Kit during the concert. Also, KSST’s Channel 18 TV will be recording the concert, so watch Cable Channel 18 for playbacks!
Saranzinski’s Travel Plans Cut Short; Back in Jail
Summer travel plans may not work out as expected. Todd Joseph Saranzinski, 55, is in Hopkins County Jail Wednesday charged with Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution Known Felon and with Permit Facilitate Escape Correction Facility after his near round trip Tuesday drive from the Hopkins County Civic Center to near Athens and back to Hopkins County. He didn’t make it to the Civic Center but was stopped on the southern edge of the county and transported to the jail.
Saranzinski gave a ride to Barney Dwayne Ebey, 53, who walked away from a work group at the local civic center. According to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, Ebey had made reservations earlier with Saranzinski and another individual expected to be arrested Wednesday. The two had become acquainted in the jail prior to Tuesday’s flight. Saranzinski was in jail until Monday for a 75-day commitment for Violation of Probation for Driving While Intoxicated 2nd. He had been released after serving his time.
Saranzinski is now residing in the local jail being held on a total of $100,000 in bonds.
Escapee Ebey and His Accomplice in Jail After a Tuesday Search
It took the day and assistance from Texas Department of Criminal Justice tracking dogs from Palestine and the Henderson County Sheriff and his deputies but Barney Dwayne Ebey, 53, and his accomplice Todd Joseph Saranzinski, 55, are in Hopkins County jail once again. Ebey fled a workgroup at the Hopkins County Civic Center Tuesday morning around 8 a.m. He was found west of Athens late Tuesday afternoon.
Now, Sheriff Lewis Tatum knows that Ebey was assisted in his escape by Saranzinski, who was released from the local jail Monday and who drove Ebey to the area where he was found west of Athens. Tatum told KSST News in a phone conversation shortly after the capture of Ebey that both men are in custody. Tatum said there may be one other individual involved but that arrest will probably be made Wednesday.
Saranzinski and Ebey were both in Hopkins County jail in the past week and Tatum believes that the escape was planned at that time. Ebey is charged with Engaging in Organized Crime and with two counts of Theft of Property more than $2500 but less than $30,000. Saranzinski was in the local jail for Violation of Probation for DWI.
Basketball Camp at The ROC Registers 76 Tuesday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta is having a highly successful boys and girls basketball camp this week at The ROC of the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs. Coach Cipoletta’s first two sessions Monday drew 60 kids for each. Word apparently spread about the free camp and 76 children crowded into The ROC for the first session of the second day Tuesday morning.
Some of the emphasis Tuesday morning included dribbling and shooting. The camp runs through Thursday. Coach Cipoletta also offered the camp last year. Coach Cipoletta has been the Wildcats Head Basketball Coach for the past three years. Last year’s Wildcats’ team set a new school record at 26-7. They finished second in district and advanced as far as the second round area game.
Coach Cipoletta’s SSISD boys basketball camp is scheduled for July 11-13 at the main gym at SSHS.
Wildcats Soccer Youth Camp Underway
Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins had a good number of young soccer players turn out for night one of his four night boys and girls soccer camp at the Multipurpose Building Monday night from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.. The camp runs through Thursday evening. There were about 60 kids entering kindergarten through the seventh grade and about a dozen older kids who will be entering the eighth or ninth grade.
Coach Wiggins said he enjoyed seeing some campers he recognized from years past and he added he was also glad to see some new faces. Coach Wiggins had the campers work on dribbling the ball and controlling it Monday night. He said the emphasis would be on passing Tuesday and shooting Wednesday. Thursday night the kids will get to play in a game to show what they have learned. Kids unable to attend Monday night are welcomed to come out later. Coach Wiggins said he would prorate the cost of the camp for those kids.
He was assisted at camp Monday night by former Wildcat star Tony Bravo, Lady Cats Coach Jesus DeLeon, Lady Cats Assistant Coach Joel Bailey, former Wildcat Roberto Lira, who graduated this year, Wildcats Assistant Coach Ross Hicks, also a former Wildcat player, former Lady Cat player Adriana Ortiz and by former Wildcat goalkeeper Chris Hefner.
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Abron Selected to Play in All-American All-Star Softball Game on ESPN3 Wednesday
Lady Cats’ softball player Alyssa Abron has been selected to play in the All-American All-Star Softball Game Wednesday night in Westminster, Colorado near Denver. Abron, a three year letterman with the Lady Cats’ softball team and a Seton Hall commit, was chosen to play in the all-star game along with another player, a pitcher committed to Lamar, from their select team, Vision Gold. The All-American All-Star Softball Game will be televised Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. (CDT) on ESPN3.
Abron and her Vision Gold teammates are currently playing in what is said to be the biggest softball tournament in the nation at Aurora, Colorado. Abron’s father, Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron, says the tournament draws hundreds of teams. Alyssa’s Vision Gold team is in the power pool featuring the top 32 teams in the nation. Coach Abron said Seton Hall saw Alyssa in this same tournament two years ago and began recruiting her.
Alyssa will also be playing in a Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star Softball Game later this summer. Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo will be an assistant coach at that game.
Winnsboro Police Report June 19-25, 2017
Winnsboro Police made five arrests, investigated three accidents, responded to 161 calls for service, issued 63 citations and wrote 29 warnings during the June 19-25, 2017 report period.
Courtney Jackson, 21, of Scroggins was arrested June 20 on a Titus County warrant.
Autumn Bennett, 21, of Longview was arrested June 24 on a Gregg County warrant.
James Findley, 29, of Sulphur Springs was arrested June 22 on a City of Winnsboro Municipal warrant.
Deana Scott, 41, of Winnsboro was arrested June 22 on a Franklin County warrant.
Justin Moore, 22, of Whitney was arrested June 24 on two Hopkins County warrants.
A minor two vehicle accident occurred in the 100 block of West Coke June 22. Both vehicles were traveling west on W. Coke when a driver failed to control speed causing his vehicle to strike the rear of the second auto. No injuries were reported.
A one vehicle accident occurred in the 800 block of South Walnut June 24th. The vehicle was northbound on S. Walnut when the driver failed to control speed, veering off the roadway, striking a mail box, and then hitting a concrete culvert. No injuries reported.
One vehicle accident occurred in the 400 block of West Broadway June 24th. The vehicle was traveling north on Peach Street and turned into the Armadillo store parking lot. Failure to control speed by the driver caused the vehicle to strike the east side of the building. No injuries were reported.
Dinner Bell Menu For June 28, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for June 28th, 2017
FRIENDS OF DINNER BELL
The Menu:
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Mexican Rice
Beans
Picco de Gallo
Corn Tortillas and Butter
Mississippi Apple Walnut Cake
Tea or Water
Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Humane Society of the United States Releases Undercover Investigation of Pilgrim’s Pride
In a news release issued Tuesday morning, June 27, 2017, the Humane Society of the United States has released the details of a multi-state undercover investigation into Pilgrim’s Pride—the nation’s second largest chicken producer—which documented inhumane practices and animal abuse.
At a Pilgrim’s Pride contract farm in Hull, Georgia, the farm owner himself repeatedly beat animals with a metal rod. Sick and injured chickens had their necks twisted in crude attempts to kill them. The HSUS investigator employed at both locations observed other birds being grabbed by their throats and viciously thrown in the air.
At a Pilgrim’s Pride slaughterhouse in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, chickens were punched and violently shackled by their legs. On video, a worker is shown repeatedly slamming the same chicken into shackles — for no apparent reason other than to inflict pain onto the animal.
Despite claims made by Pilgrim’s Pride that its employees handling live chickens receive animal welfare training, the HSUS undercover investigator at this Texas facility received no such training whatsoever, even during a full week of orientation. Animal welfare was never mentioned.
The HSUS has filed cruelty-to-animals complaints with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department in Danielsville, Georgia, and the Titus County Sheriff’s Office in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
“The treatment of animals by Pilgrim’s Pride is shameful,” said Matt Prescott, senior director for corporate policy for The Humane Society of the United States. “From beating animals to inhumanely slaughtering them in their final moments, there’s simply no excuse for the abuse we documented in this multi-state investigation.”
