Passion for Pints Blood Drive Sign Up Underway
Dairy Max and American Red Cross are teaming up to sponsor a blood drive, “Passion for Pints.” The event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at the Sulphur Springs VFW beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Hopkins County 4-H Clubs are assisting in recruiting donors. Contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County, at 903-885-3443 to sign up for a time slot by May 25.
Each blood donor will receive a t-shirt and a certificate for a gallon of milk. After all, “A Pint of Kindness Deserves a Gallon of Thanks!”
Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry May 13, 2017
The annual Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry Fundraiser is coming up Saturday May 13, 2017 from 5-7 pm on the lawn of Tabernacle Baptist Church at Pickton. Suggested donation is $10 per plate. There will be an auction of major items. Tables for 10 can be reserved by calling 903-866-3300.
TABERNACLE PASTOR MIKE HAUN, HOLY HIGHWAY FOUNDER PAM BURTON, CEO LINDA WILLIAMS AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CHRIS DICKENS ARE ORGANIZING THE EVENT
Ladies of Grace Offer Ladies Seminar May 19, 20
Grace Family Church in Sulphur Springs plans a free 2-day ladies seminar sponsored by the Ladies of Grace church group. Public speaker Peggy Joyce Ruth, author of the book “Psalms 91” will teach from her book “Psalms 91” a book inspired for parents and children. “Psalms 91” would make a great graduation gift for your high school Senior. Ms. Ruth has authored five other books, has appeared on numerous television stations and is a frequent speaker for conferences through Peggy Joyce Ruth Ministries. Her popular books can be found on Amazon. Ladies who would like to hear this author are invited to attend the seminar on Friday May 19 from 7-9 pm and on Saturday May 20 from 9 am til 2 pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided by the Ladies of Grace. Grace Family Church is located at 1901 East Loop 301 in Sulphur Springs. Pastor is Al Davis.
Run-off Election for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 is June 3rd; Early Voting Opens May 22
A run-off election has been ordered for Saturday, June 3, 2017 for the purpose of electing a City Council Member to Place 6 according to a resolution passed by the council in special session Tuesday afternoon, May 9th. On the ballot will be Dan Froneberger and Brad Burgin. In the May 6th municipal election, Froneberger received 155 votes and Burgin 153. Charles Oxford received 9 votes forcing the run-off.
Early voting by personal appearance begins May 22 and continues each weekday in the Municipal Building at 201 North Davis Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until May 30, 2017.
As mandated by House Bill 2309 of the 79th legislature, two weekdays, Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25 will see the polls open 12 hours from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Application for ballot by mail should be mailed to Gale Roberts, City Secretary, 125 South Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482. The first day to receive mail applications is May 15th. Applications must be received no later than May 26th.
One again, Nell Furney will serve as election judge with alternates Michael Wolfe and Sarona Brown. Early voting clerk is Gale Roberts and alternates are Kathie Steele and Melissa Ford.
Winnsboro Police Department Report May 1-7, 2017
The Winnsboro Police Department report for May 1-7, 2017 features two arrests, 146 calls for service, 40 citations issued, and 25 warnings written.
Steven Bridges, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested May 1st for Criminal Tresspass.
Rodrick Carter, 32, of Winnsboro was arrested May 7th on a Hopkins County felony warrant.
Cappiello Found Guilty; Sentencing Set for May 24
A Hopkins County Jury found Chad Alan Cappiello guilty on two counts of Theft of Property more than $1,500 but less than $20,000 Tuesday afternoon. Final arguments were made beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The verdict was rendered around 3 p.m.
Cappiello, a remodel/repair contractor who also uses the alias Chad Russell was not facing his first day in court for an offense related to this type of theft. A witness from each of three other instances that have gone to court in Texas counties were called to testify in this case. There had been other arrests as well.
Cappiello spent a year in jail in Lonoke County, Arkansas and from there went to Harris County Texas and then to Bell County Texas. Cappiello still has pending felony theft charges in Jasper and Gatesville (Coryell County) and he is currently on felony probation for theft in Temple. In 2000, the defendant went to prison for felony theft and possession of cocaine. He was convicted of misdemeanor theft in Houston in August 2015. He was previously on felony probation for Securing Execution of a Document By Deception in Robertson County, Texas. He was also previously on felony probation for felony theft in Leon County, Texas.
Cappiello will be sentenced by Judge Eddie Northcutt on May 24 at 1:30 p.m. The range of punishment for this offense is up to two years in state jail, which is typically served day-for-day. He is also eligible for up to five years of probation and a fine of up to $10,000. Judge Eddie Northcutt released the defendant on bond until the date of sentencing.
Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison stated, “People like Mr. Cappiello have been emboldened by years of outmaneuvering law enforcement, evading justice, and receiving soft probation sentences. This week, a Hopkins County jury sent a clear message to folks like him that in this community, theft is still theft. The State will be arguing for the maximum punishment at Mr. Cappiello’s sentencing on May 24.”
Tuesday morning, Texas Ranger Jason Bobo, Company F Central Texas, was called to prove intent in the case. Ranger Bobo had investigated Cappiello regarding one of Cappiello’s thefts in Gatesville, Texas. A roof repair was promised when $5,000 in cash was paid to Cappiello and the remainder of the project was financed. The Ranger stated that no work had been performed and that in the investigation he found a number of phone numbers that changed consistently, the failure to provide a true address, and the use of lease or rental vehicles by Cappiello.
In opening remarks Monday morning, Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison noted that Cappiello changed his name from Chad Russell to Chadley Cappiello and then then Chad Cappiello over the past 23 years. However, he uses both the last name Russell and Cappiello as it suits the opportunity to defraud individuals of money in remodeling and/or repair schemes. His current wife Kristi Cappiello also uses her maiden name as a telemarketer for their business ventures. Harrison pointed out that when anyone attempted to find the location of the business, they were unable to locate the Cappiellos’ due to masking websites, email origination, and the use of cell phones. He stated that attempts to go to addresses listed for the company were fruitless. Even the managers or owners of the buildings where their listed address would take the individual seeking to get a refund for work had no knowledge of the business.
An internet search performed by KSST News shows shows Cappiello has been charged in several counties on similar charges. Cappiello has operated in various areas of the state and has been charged in several counties, some without success for the prosecution. The local case focuses on charges filed and an indictment rendered by a Hopkins County Grand Jury regarding the theft of property, to be exact, money paid for work never completed in a home remodel in Como.
Canine Corner Busy at Reds, Whites, and Brews
Canine Corner at Saturday’s Reds, Whites, and Brews was a busy place. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, Canine Corner was on Main Street at Muddy Jake’s.
Neva Mohesky, with the Rotary Club, said the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter had two dogs adopted and gained two new volunteers, along with a lot of cash donations. She noted The Lake Country Ladies to the Rescue also had an adoption. Other dog oriented participants were well pleased with the turn out.
Mohesky said Art Foster, Jr. and Matt Dunn were great to work with and she hopes they can all do it again next year.
Wildcats Defense Multiple and Unpredictable
The Wildcats’ football team had their eighth spring practice Monday outside. There are six more to go and then the May 19 Spring Game. Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron says he has just about installed all of the Wildcats’ defensive scheme this spring.
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Included are just about every blitz and call he’ll be making during games this fall.The Wildcats’ defense is designed to make them multiple and unpredictable. Coach Abron says the Wildcats’ players are picking up the defense and he has noted fewer busts so far this spring than he expected. He says he’s happy where the players are right now. They seemed to have a good day against the offense Monday. Blitzing helped.
Coach Abron knows the offense, and crafty Offensive Coordinator Matt Young, will show up with some new wrinkles Tuesday and beyond. Then he’ll have to adjust. Coach Abron says these game like adjustments are what he loves about spring football. He says he feels pretty good knowing he has a lot of defensive returners from last year’s team.
Lady Cats Baier in State 300-meter Hurdles Friday
In over 20 years of coaching track athletes, Wildcats and Lady Cats’ hurdles coach Derek Tyson says he has taken several athletes to Austin for the State Track Meet. In the past, he says their attitude was oh, well, we made it. Coach Tyson says he has a different feeling working with Lady Cat Abbi Baier, who will run in the 300-meter hurdles in Austin Friday night at the State Track Meet.
He says workouts have been going really well. The usually busy Baier is only practicing her hurdles right now and Coach Tyson says she is very focused. He says Abbi’s rhythm and her technique going over the hurdles right now can be a difference maker in Austin Friday. Coach Tyson says Baier has an excellent chance to medal. He goes further and says he is in it for her to win it Friday.
Abbi enters the race with the fourth best time in the state. She ran a 45.7 time in a second place finish at the regional track meet. Coach Tyson says if everything goes as planned and Abbi runs like she is working out right now, she could run a time in the mid 44’s that could win the race.
