Bears Continue Play-off Action Saturday
Sulphur Bluff Bears baseball continues play-off action Saturday at 3 p.m. in Mt Vernon. The Class 1-A team won bi-district defeating Bloomberg 11-4 May 8th. They take on Union Hill Saturday.
Baier Runs in State Track Meet Friday Night
Lady Cat track athlete Abbi Baier will compete at the State Track Meet in Austin Friday night in a final only 300-meter hurdles race. The race is scheduled to take place at 8:45 p.m.
Her hurdles coach Derek Tyson said she will be running in lane nine. That’s the lane at the front of the staggered start. Coach Tyson said he and Abbi are pleased with that lane assignment. He said she’ll be the rabbit, out in front of the field to start. He said she’ll be able to run her race and he added if things go as planned, she will not see another competitor during the race. Coach Tyson kidded Abbi by asking her if she had ever known anyone to catch a rabbit. She said she hadn’t.
He said 10,000 people will be in the stands Friday night during the race which will be treated like an Olympic event. Still Coach Tyson said Abbi has the ability to concentrate on her race and filter out distractions. He said when the gun goes off, the only thing Abbi will be concerned about is beating the others in the race. Coach Tyson said he’s in it to win it.
Abbi has the fourth best time going into the event.
3-D Printing/Drafting Courses Available at PJC-Sulphur Springs
3D PRINTING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center computer-aided drafting and 3D printing instructor Brandon Eulberg shows a replica of the Eiffel Tower constructed through the process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Eulberg will be teaching drafting and computer aided design that includes 3D printing, this fall at the PJC-Sulphur springs Center campus. For more information and registration call 903-885-1232.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 3-9, 2017
May 3rd
At 5:51 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1416.
At 8:02 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4549.
At 8:29 pm., cows were reported out on CR 4150.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 8257 in Quitman, at approximately 12:42 p.m., for criminal mischief. The reporting party’s truck had been shot. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
May 4th
At 2:16 a.m., a deputy pulled a driver over for running a stop sign on FM 2869. The driver was intoxicated and failed a standardized sobriety test. Nelda Torres, 59, of Hawkins, was arrested for DWI.
At 3:20 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 852, near CR 4490.
At 7:11 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 1643.
At approximately 5:12 p.m., a deputy spoke with the reporting party in reference to a possible theft. The reporting party sent money to the suspect for investment, and has not been able to contact the suspect since then. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:11 p.m., on South Main Street in Yantis, in reference to a theft call. The reporting party stated that the unidentified suspect stole two small drones. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 9:34 p.m., to CR 4249 in Como for a possible disturbance. The reporting parties were held at gunpoint, due to an altercation. Duane Fisher, 72, of Como, was arrested for deadly conduct.
May 5th
At 12:39 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154.
At 7:01 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088.
An elderly complainant met with a deputy at approximately 1:26 p.m., in reference to fraud. The complainant’s bank noticed fraudulent activity. A person that is known by the complainant is said to be the suspect. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 5:00 p.m., cows were reported out on 515 W.
May 6th
At 4:50 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3120.
At 6:57 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 14.
At 6:59 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3118.
At 3:23 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4530.
The reporting party met with a deputy in the lobby at approximately 4:28 p.m., in reference to an assault on FM 852. The reporting party was assaulted during a verbal altercation. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 6:30 p.m., to the HWY 154 boat ramp, in reference to a theft. Multiple items were stolen from several victims out of one vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 8:00 p.m., to HWY 515 E in Yantis, in reference to a burglary. Cash and a laptop were stolen from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigation.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:08 p.m., to CR 2275, in reference to a hit-and-run. The deputy made contact with the suspect. Kyle Sparks, 26, of Mineola, was placed under arrest for leaving the scene of an accident involving damage.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:45 p.m., to CR 1987 in Yantis. A man, 57, was pronounced deceased by the Justice of the Peace at 10:00 p.m. An autopsy was ordered by the J.P.
May 7th
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 9:39 p.m., to PR 6307, in reference to suspicious circumstances. Mark Alan Biggs, 57, of Arlington was uncooperative and was arrested for Failure to identify and Refuse to Provide Identification.
May 8th
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 11:00 a.m., to Cr 1605 in Alba, in reference to a deceased person. A man, 71, was found deceased in his residence. An autopsy was ordered by the J.P.
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on CR 3840 in Hawkins, at approximately 10:03 p.m. The vehicle was found to be stolen, and multiple drug-related items were confiscated. Samuel Bledsoe, 31, of Tulsa, OK, was arrested for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance.
May 9th
At 8:32 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2140 in Quitman.
At 9:36 a.m., cows were reported out on Cr 2345.
At 10:35 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4586.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 182 in Quitman, at approximately 3:30 p.m., in reference to a possibly burglary. The shed beside the victim’s house had been broke into, and several items were stolen. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 9:07 p.m., cows were reported out just South of FM 69.
Total Jail Count – 149 prisoners – 120 males and 29 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.
Hospital/ Nurses Week Concludes with The Blessing of the Hands
To culminate the celebration of Hospital Week and Nurses Week a Blessing of the Hands Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 12 at 11:00 AM in the Lobby of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
All associates are invited to participate in this special ceremony. The Blessing of the Hands Ceremony will be led by Sister Malgorzata Majszcqyk (Sister Margo) from CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System.
Sister Margo will also make rounds in the hospital and pray with associates who could not attend the ceremony.
Blessing of the Hands
From its beginning, the vocation of nursing has been recognized and understood to be a public expression of Jesus Christ’s healing work and God’s continuing presence in the world. Today, CHRISTUS Health and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs wishes to acknowledge the sacred healing work of our nurses, physicians, caregivers and clinical leaders across the health system. In addition, we recognize and give thanks for the work of all our Associates who serve together in this ministry to improve the lives of individuals and communities so that all may experience God’s healing presence and love.
Hospital/Nurses Week events included a special reception for all nursing staff from both the hospital and clinic, a scrub fair for nursing, a picnic for all associates with Alliance Bank representatives assisting with the cooking and the serving, and the week ends with the Blessing of the Hands Ceremony.
Tira News May 12, 2017
by Jan Vaughn
Linda Parsons had extensive shoulder surgery two weeks ago, but, Linda commented, with the help of the women in Tira, she and Buddy managed the farm just fine. She says, “Thank you ladies.”
Linda shared that the North Hopkins second grade basketball team got together Tuesday night (May 9th) at the Cooper Dairy Queen for an ice cream party and the coach handed out trophies for the team being undefeated all season.
Charlene Stewart reports that the North Hopkins Cemetery Association will hold its annual Memorial Day Homecoming on Sunday, May 28th, at the North Hopkins Cemetery Chapel, on Highway 19 North at Birthright, beginning at 11:00 a.m. They will have music, a memorial reading, and a guest speaker. Following the service there will be a barbeque lunch under the pavilion, at a cost of $10.00 per plate. Please bring a card table and chairs for your family. In case of rain, services will be held at the North Hopkins School Cafeteria. Everyone is invited to attend. Donations may be given that day or mailed to the North Hopkins Cemetery Association, C/O Charlene Stewart, 128 S. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. Charlene reports, “All donations go for the upkeep of the cemetery and chapel.”
Regina Payton is visiting with her mother, Martha Payton this weekend. They will be catching up on some chores like taking Martha to the eye doctor for a yearly examination and putting things back in place after the paint job going on at the farm. Martha adds, “News is scarce around here, so have a “Happy and blessed Mothers Day.”
The annual Horn Family Reunion was held at the Tira Community Center on Saturday (May 6th). A small group gathered for a time of visiting and eating. Those in attendance included G.W. (Dub) Horn and friend, Marian, and his son, Mike Horn, and friend Cindy, Rosemary Horn and her daughter, Glenda Zumwalt, Dianne Wilcher, Sandra Ellison, Tiffany Vaughn, Kenden and Jaidyn Joslin, and Chip, Jan, and Delayne Vaughn. Delayne was here from Waco for the weekend and we celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday at our house, since he will not be here on Mother’s Day.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Wildcats Lose First of Best of Three; Host Wakeland at Eagle Stadium Friday Night
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack wanted his team to show fans of highly state ranked Frisco Wakeland that the Sulphur Springs Wildcats were a pretty good team also. Coach Hammack ended up disappointed because he felt his team didn’t bring their A game to game one on the big stage of the area playoffs at Frisco Wakeland Thursday night.
The Wolverines won by the deceiving score of 6-0. They only scored a single earned run on just six hits. What Wakeland lacked on the offensive end, they more than made up for in quality pitching. Starter Luke Scaggs, who got the win, threw six scoreless innings allowing the Wildcats only 4 hits. Scaggs struck out 11 and walked only one. Brian Meissner set the Wildcats down in order in the seventh to wrap up the game.
Wildcats starter Ryan Humphries, who took the loss, deserved a better fate. Humphries threw 94 pitches in five innings and allowed 3 runs, but only 1 earned, on five hits. Humphries struck out five and walked two. Humphries also had the Wildcats loudest hit of the night. He got the game’s first hit as he drove a shot to the wall in left center field for a double with one out in the top of the second inning. Kaden Argenbright, Heston Golightly and Dawson Draper all had singles during the game.
On defense, the Wildcats dropped two fly balls, overthrew home plate, hit a batter, had a wild pitch and passed ball and committed a balk. Wakeland takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
Game two is now at Eagle Stadium Friday at 7:30 p.m. Triston McCormick is expected to pitch for the Wildcats, who must win or their season is over. The Wildcats season record is now 18-9-2.
Saltillo’s Collins 3200-meter State Champion
Saltillo’s fabulous sophomore distance runner Sienna Collins is a state champion. Collins won the 3200-meter run Thursday in a time of 11:33.35. Collins will compete in the 1600-meter run and the 800-meter run at the State Track Meet in Austin Friday. She finished first in all three races at a regional track meet.
This Memorial Day, Don’t Become a Memory! By Johanna Hicks
This Memorial Day, Don’t Become a Memory!
As my husband and I watch the evening news each night, we are troubled by the number of auto and/or truck accidents that are caused by intoxication. With Memorial Day rapidly approaching, people will be on the move on our highways, and the risk is heightened. Memorial Day weekend, 2015, saw 17 Texas motorists lose their lives on our roadways due to alcohol and/or drug impairment. All of these were 100 percent preventable crashes.
As people head to the lake, beach, or host a BBQ, they may choose to drink alcohol or use impairing drugs. Texas law enforcement officers will be out in force looking for impaired drivers. If you do not drive sober, your chance for being arrested for a DWI will increase. We want all the citizens of Hopkins County to make it home safely from Mothers’ Day and Memorial Day celebrations. No one wins when you drink or use impairing drugs and drive.
Not only could you become a memory in someone’s life, you could also cost someone their life or cause serious, lifelong injuries. The financial burden of getting a DWI can run as high as $17,000 — not to mention the emotional costs associated with DWI.
Https://Watchurbac.tamu.edu gives an excellent formula for recognizing severe alcohol impairment: M.U.S.T. H.E.L.P.
- Mental confusion
- Unresponsive
- Seizures /Stupor
- Throwing up
- Hypothermia – low body temp, cold /clammy skin
- Erratic or slow breathing
- Loss of consciousness
- Pale or bluish skin color
When it gets to this point, call 9-1-1. A tragic news story recently highlighted some young men who ignored the signs in their friend, and he died under their watch. Again, this is 100% preventable.
Of course the very best choice is to not consume alcohol at all. You can enjoy the festivities even more, while remaining sober and enjoying other beverages. If you choose to drink alcohol, plan ahead by using a non-drinking driver or a taxi/rideshare service to get you home. If that is not an option, sleep at your friend’s house. Planning ahead can make this a memorable weekend … not planning ahead might turn it into a nightmare.
Cooking with Chef Cruz – Hidden Lakes Hunting Lodge
If you have been contemplating attending this event, don’t delay much longer. Response has been very good and seating is limited. But in case you missed what the buzz is all about, I’ll start from the beginning.
A team of Family & Consumer Sciences agents from Hopkins (yours truly), Hunt, Rains, and Wood Counties have partnered with Hidden Lakes Hunting Lodge in Yantis to bring this exciting cooking event to East Texas. Chef Cruz Minjarez, Executive Chef for the Lodge, will demonstrate cooking techniques using Red Stag, Buffalo, Duck, and Quail. He is also an expert on other wildlife and fish, including salmon. Here are the details:
When: Tuesday, June 6
Where: Hidden Lakes Hunting Lodge, Yantis
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
What you’ll receive: goody bag stuffed with recipes, seasoning mix, information on storing wild game, and other goodies. You’ll leave with ideas on how to prepare various wild game. Door prizes will also be given.
Call 903-885-3443 or any of the Extension offices listed above to receive a registration form, or go to: https://Hopkins.agrilife.org
and click on “events”. Scroll down to ‘Dinner Tonight – Cooking with Chef Cruz’, and you’ll see a link for the registration form.
We are excited to bring this event to you and welcome anyone who wishes to attend!
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education workshop reminder
This workshop will take place in just a few short days, and I want to encourage interested couples to participate! The free workshop will take place on Saturday, May 20, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Topics include marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. Please contact the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to sign up so adequate lunch and material preparations can be made.
Closing Thought
Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, buy yourself some flowers. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special! – from “Growing Older – 50 Lessons Life has Taught Me”
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
