Six Lady Cats, Two Wildcats Advance to Regional Track Meet
Lady Cats at Area Track Meet
Six Lady Cats’ track athletes qualified in seven events at the area track meet Thursday at Lovejoy Stadium. The Lady Cats finished fourth in the area meet. With only three races to go, they were in second place but only had one athlete in the final three events. Imani Taylor won the long jump by about 8 inches. Freshman Sydney Washburn qualified with a third place finish in the 3200-meter run. Taylor also ran the first leg for two Lady Cats’ relay teams that qualified for regional. The 4 X 100-meter relay team of Taylor, Abbi Baier, N’ysa Dugan and Sadavia Porter finished first and the 4 X 200-meter relay team of Taylor, Sheretta Hill, Dugan and Porter finished second. Baier qualified also in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles finishing third in each event. Dugan won the 100-meter dash and set a new school record in the process. Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron also had praise for Faith Hatley, who scored points by finishing sixth in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. Coach Abron noted that Hatley has been battling a twisted ankle injury for several weeks but continued to compete. Taylor also competed in the triple jump, Hill ran in the 400-meter dash and Washburn competed in the 1600-meter run. The regional track meet will take place next Friday and Saturday at Arlington.
Wildcats at Area Track Meet
The Wildcats’ track team qualified two athletes in one event for the regional track meet and the team finished ninth out of sixteen teams at the area meet Thursday at Lovejoy. Mason Buck finished second and Ryan Humphries fourth in the 300-meter hurdles to qualify. Both are baseball players and could have a baseball conflict with the first day of the regional meet next Friday. Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young said both had earned the right to compete but added each could have to decide what to do. The Wildcats’ baseball team could be playing a key game at Hallsville next Friday that could determine the district championship. In other Wildcats results at area, sophomore Landon Thornton finished seventh and Peyton Vickery eighth in the 3200-meter run. Coach Young said Thornton set a personal record by several seconds. He added Vickery was battling an ailment. Junior Ian Blanch was seeded sixth in the shot put field and finished sixth scoring a point. Sophomore Landry Tyson also scored team points with sixth place finishes in the high jump and the 110-meter hurdles. Coach Young said Tyson cleared 6-foot in the high jump but went out at 6-foot-2 after a near miss. He said Tyson was seeded eighth in the hurdles race but ended up two spots better. Humphries also ran his best time of the year in the 100-meter dash but still could not crack the top six. The regional track meet is in Arlington next Friday and Saturday.
SSISD Pre-K Registration Roundup
SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD
2017-2018
Pre-K Registration Roundup
Early Childhood Learning Center
390 N. Hillcrest Drive
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903.439.6170
If your child will be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2017,
you may complete the registration process for the
2017-2018 PRE-K PROGRAM at ECLC.
PROCESS FOR REGISTRATION
Pre-K application packets available at the ECLC Front Office.
Times: Monday – Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Contact person: Sonya Smith.
Complete ALL parts of the application.
Only a parent or legal guardian may register a child.
BEFORE YOU CAN OBTAIN A PRE-K PACKET, YOU MUST
PROVIDE INCOME VERIFICATION SUCH AS THE TWELVE MOST
CURRENT PAYCHECK STUBS OR 2016 INCOME TAX RETURN.
ADDITIONALLY, THE FOLLOWING OTHER ITEMS
ARE REQUIRED BEFORE AN
APPLICATION CAN BE RECEIVED:
(You will not receive an application packet until all items are received.)
1 Proof of Residency (such as electric, water, or gas bill, etc.)
(You must reside in the Sulphur Springs Independent School District.)
Parent or Legal Guardian’s Photo ID
Child’s Official Birth Certificate
Child’s Social Security Card
Child’s Up-to-Date Immunization Record
Dr.’s Notes Concerning Allergy/Health Needs
Custodial Documents or Court Orders, if applicable
Your registration packet must be filled out completely!
You must have all documentation to complete the packet!
SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD
2017-2018
Registro de Pre-K
Early Childhood Learning Center
390 N. Hillcrest Drive
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-439-6170
Si su hijo tiene 4 años de edad en o antes del 1 de Septiembre del 2017,
Puede completar el proceso de registro para el
Programa de PRE-KINDER 2017-2018 en ECLC.
PROCESO DE REGISTRO
Paquetes de solicitud de pre-K están disponibles en la Oficina de Frente de ECLC.
Horario: Lunes a Viernes; 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Persona de contacto: Sonya Smith.
Completar todas las partes de la aplicación.
Sólo un padre/madre o tutor legal puede registrar a un niño.
ANTES DE QUE USTED PUEDA OBTENER UN PAQUETE DE PRE-K,
USTED DEBE PROPORCIONAR VERIFICACIÓN DE INGRESOS COMO LOS
DOCE TALONES DE PAGO ACTUAL O DEVOLUCIONES DE IMPUESTOS 2016.
ADEMÁS, OTROS DOCUMENTOS QUE SON REQUERIDOS ANTES QUE LA APLICACIÓN SEA RECIBA COMO LOS SIGUIENTES:
(No recibirá un paquete de aplicación hasta que se reciban todos los documentos.)
1 Prueba de Donde Vive (tales como recibos de electricidad, agua, o gas, etc.)
(Usted debe residir en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Sulphur Springs.)
Identificacion con Foto del Padre/Tutor
Certificado Oficial de Nacimiento del Niño
Tarjeta del Seguro Social del Niño
Registro de Vacunas Actualizadas del Niño
Notas del Doctor Sobre Alergias/Problemas de Salud
Documentos de Custodia u Ordenes de la Corte, si aplica
Su paquete de inscripción debe llenarse completamente!
SSISD 2017-2018 Head Start Registration
SSISD 2017-2018 Head Start Registration
April 24-28, 2017
Early Childhood Learning Center
390 Hillcrest Drive
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903.439.6170
The Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year.
If your child will be 3 or 4 years of age On or Before September 1, 2017, you may complete the registration process to determine if your child will qualify for the program.
How to Register:
Head Start Registration/Round-Up will be held the week of April 24-28
between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ ECLC.
Parents must:
- Plan to spend an hour or more for the registration process
- Bring all required and applicable documents (see list below) in order to register their child. Packets will not be provided if required documents are not obtained.
- Complete and return application. Some parts of the application must be completed online Additional documents may be requested by staff.
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PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN ORDER TO REGISTER: Household Income — Must provide 12 months of income (2016 Tax Returns/W-2 Forms, or 12 months of Paycheck stub(s), Letter from Employers if above documents are not available. Must be on official letter head with contact information and notarized. TANF, SSI, Child Support/Alimony, Military Documents – LES/FSSA) 1 Proof of Residency (Electric/Water/Gas Bill, etc.) (You must reside in the Sulphur Springs School District) Official Child’s Birth Certificate Child’s Social Security Card Child’s Up-to-date Immunization Record Current Medicaid, Private Insurance or CHIP Card Food Stamp card and Case # WIC card Foster Care Information IEP’s (Individualized Education Plan) Dr.’s Notes Concerning Allergy/Health Needs Custodial Documents or Court Orders |
Head Start provides the following services:
Certified teachers/assistants, two nutritional meals and a snack per day, full-day educational services, outdoor playground facilities, limited transportation services, social services, parent involvement activities, speech/hearing evaluations, health/dental screenings and accepts children with mild, moderate or severe disabilities as determined by individual needs.
Head Start…The Sky’s the Limit!
SSISD 2017-2018 Head Start Registration
April 24-28, 2017
Early Childhood Learning Center
390 Hillcrest Drive
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903.439.6170
The Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year.
If your child will be 3 or 4 years of age On or Before September 1, 2017, you may complete the registration process to determine if your child will qualify for the program.
How to Register:
Head Start Registration/Round-Up will be held the week of April 24-28
between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ ECLC.
Parents must:
- Plan to spend an hour or more for the registration process
- Bring all required and applicable documents (see list below) in order to register their child. Packets will not be provided if required documents are not obtained.
- Complete and return application. Some parts of the application must be completed online Additional documents may be requested by staff.
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PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN ORDER TO REGISTER: Household Income — Must provide 12 months of income (2016 Tax Returns/W-2 Forms, or 12 months of Paycheck stub(s), Letter from Employers if above documents are not available. Must be on official letter head with contact information and notarized. TANF, SSI, Child Support/Alimony, Military Documents – LES/FSSA) 1 Proof of Residency (Electric/Water/Gas Bill, etc.) (You must reside in the Sulphur Springs School District) Official Child’s Birth Certificate Child’s Social Security Card Child’s Up-to-date Immunization Record Current Medicaid, Private Insurance or CHIP Card Food Stamp card and Case # WIC card Foster Care Information IEP’s (Individualized Education Plan) Dr.’s Notes Concerning Allergy/Health Needs Custodial Documents or Court Orders |
Head Start provides the following services:
Certified teachers/assistants, two nutritional meals and a snack per day, full-day educational services, outdoor playground facilities, limited transportation services, social services, parent involvement activities, speech/hearing evaluations, health/dental screenings and accepts children with mild, moderate or severe disabilities as determined by individual needs.
Head Start…The Sky’s the Limit!
SSISD 2017-2018 Registracion de Head Start
Abril 24-28, 2017
Early Childhood Learning Center
390 Hillcrest Drive
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903.439.6170
El Programa de Head Start estará aceptando aplicaciones para el año escolar 2017-2018.
Si su hijo(a) tiene 3 o 4 años de edad En o Antes de Septiembre 1, 2017, Ud. puede completar el proceso de registración para determinar si su niño(a) califica para el programa.
Como Registrar:
Registro de Head Start se llevara a cabo la semana del 24 al 28 de Abril entre las 9:00-2:00 en la escuela de ECLC.
Los padres deben:
- Planear pasar una hora o más para el proceso de registro
- Traer todos los documentos requeridos y aplicables (ver a la lista de abajo) para poder inscribir a su hijo(a). Los paquetes no se darán si usted no proporciona la documentación requerida.
- Completar y devolver la aplicación. Algunas partes de la solicitud deberán completarse en línea (internet). Pueden solicitarse documentos adicionales por el personal.
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POR FAVOR TRAIGA LOS SIGUIENTES DOCUMENTOS PARA REGISTRAR:
Ingreso Familiar —Necesita proporcionar 12 meses de ingresos (Devoluciones de Impuestos 2016), Formularios W-2 o 12 meses de Talones de Pagos, Cartas del Empleador si los documentos de arriba no están disponibles. Deben ser oficializadas en papel membretado con información para contactar y notariada. TANF, SSI, Manutención para el Niño(a)/Pensión Alimenticia, Documentos Militares – LES/FSSA) un Comprobante Domiciliario (Recibos de Electricidad/Agua/Gas, etc.) (Debe vivir en el Distrito Escolar de Sulphur Springs) Acta Oficial de Nacimiento de su Niño(a) Tarjeta del Seguro Social de su Niño(a) Record de Vacunas Actualizado de su Niño(a) Tarjeta de Medicaid Actualizada, Seguro Privado o Tarjeta de CHIP Tarjeta de Estampillas de Comida y Numero de Caso Tarjeta de WIC Información/Documentos de Crianza (Foster) IEP’s (Plan Educacional Individualizado) Notas del Doctor Acerca de Alergias/Salud Documentos de Custodia u Órdenes de Corte/Judiciales |
Head Start proporciona los siguientes servicios:
Maestras certificadas/asistentes, dos comidas nutricionales y un aperitivo por día, servicios educacionales por el día completo, facilidades de juegos en el patio, servicios de transportación limitado, servicios sociales, actividades para que padres participen, evaluación de lenguaje/oído, evaluaciones de salud/dental y se aceptan niños con discapacidades leves, moderadas o severas determinada según las necesidades individuales.
Head Start…El Cielo es el Limite!
Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats in Mt Pleasant
All roads lead to Mt. Pleasant on this big Friday game day. The Lady Cats’ softball team will be playing for at least a share of the district championship against the Lady Tigers as both teams wrap up district play. The Lady Cats defeated Mt. Pleasant at home earlier this season, 10-4. Both teams are tied with Texas High for first. Texas High is playing Greenville in another district finale. The top three teams all have 9-2 records in district play. The Lady Cats are 22-6 for the season. The Lady Cats could slip down to third place with a road loss Friday evening.
Meanwhile the Wildcats’ baseball team also finds itself tied for first place in the district with Hallsville as they meet Mt. Pleasant Friday night. The Wildcats and Hallsvill each have one district loss. The Wildcats have an 8-1 record in district play. They edged by Mt. Pleasant, 3-2 at Eagle Stadium behind the pitching of Triston McCormick back on March 28. The Wildcats have a 14-6-1 season record. They still have district games next week as they host Greenville on senior night Tuesday and then travel to Hallsville on Friday for a game that could be for all the district marbles.
St Mark Baptist Church Annual Men & Women’s Day Celebration April 23rd
St. Mark Baptist Church in the St. Mark Community, will have their annual Men & Women’s Day Fellowship Program on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 pm. Special guest church will be Independent Baptist Church and Pastor, Rev. Bobby Thomas. Special musical selections will be rendered by St. Luke Baptist Church, Rev. Troy Young, pastor and East Caney Baptist Church, Rev. LaVelle Hendricks, pastor. All churches are invited to come help us lift the name of Jesus. Lunch will be served from 1:00-2:30. If grounds are soaked from the rain; put on your walking shoes, park by the side of the road and walk on down to the church for a Hallelujah Good Time in the Lord.
Charles and Sharon Helm to Chair 2017-2018 Lights of Life Campaign
In a press release, Meredith Caddell announced, on behalf of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Directors, the 2017-2018 Lights of Life Campaign & Gala Chairs will be Charles & Sharon Helm.
As everyone knows, the Helms have a longstanding commitment to this community and they are truly the perfect choice to lead the efforts of the Lights of Life Campaign. In discussion with Charles & Sharon, it was clear that they would serve as Chairs, ONLY if they could give it 110% and that was their comment when they called with their confirmation, “We Are All In”.
Charles and Sharon are the owners of Helm Hotels Group, a portfolio of lodging companies including Best Western, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Comfort Suites and La Quinta. They have been in the hospitality business for over 35 years. Not only are they committed to their businesses, but they are truly committed to their community. Here is a brief list of Boards and Clubs the two of them have been involved with:
Charles: City of SS Board of Tourism & Promotion, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce (Vice President), Hopkins County Regional Convention Center (President), Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation (President), Alliance Bank, Texas Hotel Lodging Association, Best Western (Chairman), plus many additional committees with Best Western International.
Sharon: PTA, Standard Club, Dial Study Club, Thailan Society, Fall Festival, Blue Bonnet Garden Club, Blue Blaze Booster Club & the LGA. Not to mention the countless hours of softball, baseball, soccer & choir mom duties.
Currently, in the midst of work and civic commitments, they always find time to enjoy their family. They have a daughter, Monica Helm Glenn & husband Zach which have two girls, Lulu (3) & Zeffie (1). They also have a son, Chase Helm & wife Michelle which have one son, Henry (3 months).
“Charles and I have already been brainstorming on new ideas to make the campaign and gala another fun and memorable campaign. We are currently booking the band and catering company, while deciding on an amazing theme for the gala. We will share what’s been confirmed with the committee at the first campaign committee meeting, planned for May 16th”. said Sharon Helm
“I could not be more excited to be working with Charles & Sharon. I have had the pleasure of working with Charles over the years through the civic center and rodeo and have witnessed Sharon’s impeccable style as she redesigned the civic center and countless hotels. What more could we ask for in Campaign Chairs…Hard working, dedicated, passionate and caring. They embody each of these qualities and we are BLESSED to have them as the 2017-2018 Lights of Life Campaign Chairs” stated Meredith Caddell.
The Foundation Board of Directors increased the goal for this year’s campaign from $250,000 to $300,000. This will be the 1st year for this aggressive goal but the Foundation Board believes in the continued generosity and support of this community. The impact the Foundation has had for our hospital has been tremendous with over 2.1 million dollars in contributions. The projects and equipment that have been purchased in the past have allowed our hospital to offer many additional services in order to provide better patient care.
The Foundation Board will be selecting the project(s) to fund in the upcoming week and that will also be announced at the first campaign meeting. “It’s always exciting to see what will be added to our hospital through the funds raised each year. We will need everyone’s support to reach our goal, but we know that the residents of Hopkins County will not let us down” commented Caddell.
The sponsorship letters will go out mid-June to repeat sponsors because they receive the first right of refusal. As in previous years, we expect a quick response and commitment from the community.
The Lights of Life gala is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:00p.m. – 12 midnight, at the Civic Center and it promises to be another fun filled evening of fine dining, dancing to a great band and bidding on amazing live and silent auction items. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please call the Foundation office at 903-438-4799.
Livestock on Highway; Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 12-18, 2017
In the recent past, there have been a large number of animals in the roadway calls. We would like to remind drivers to be careful, especially at night when animals can be hard to see. We would also like to remind livestock owners to check your fences as often as possible which would help with this problem.
As you can imagine, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office spends a considerable amount of resources on this problem. This is time that our deputies could spend on other calls for service which would benefit all of the citizens of the county.
Section 143.102 AGRICULTURE CODE. RUNNING AT LARGE ON HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
A person who owns or has the responsibility for the control of a horse, mule, donkey, cow, bull, steer, hog, sheep or goat may not knowingly permit the animal to traverse or roam at large unattended, on the right of way of a highway.
An offense under this section is a Class C Misdemeanor.
April 12, 2017 to April 18, 2017
April 12th
At 1:58 a.m., Wood County Sheriff deputies assisted the Winnsboro Police Department who were actively pursuing a suspect on Highway 11 near the Camp County Line. One Wood County deputy positioned his car in the westbound lane while the other Wood County deputy positioned his car in the eastbound lane. As the suspect approached, he slowed and then came to a complete stop on the shoulder of the road. He was then taken into custody by the Winnsboro Police Department.
At 7:42 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37N, near CR 4836.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3120 in Quitman at 8:23 a.m. in regard to an animal complaint call. The reporting party stated that a neighbor’s dog was chasing his cattle in his pasture and he shot at the dog. He stated that the previous day, the dog had actually attacked one of his cows and injured the cow’s tail. The deputy met with the dog’s owner who was issued a warning to contain his dog.
At 10:01 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 778, off of Highway 80E.
At 10:01 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 779, north of Highway 69N.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2911 in regards to a possible burglary. The complainant reported that the window screen on the NW side of his residence was off and the window was broken and then opened. At the time, none of his belongings were missing, but will advise if he discovers anything gone.
At 7:44 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4186.
April 13th
Deputies were dispatched to Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins at 1:43 a.m. on an assault call. The complainant stated that, during a pool party, 3 fellow students physically picked her up and attempted to put her in a trash can. Investigators will follow-up.
At 7:52 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 779, just north of Highway 69N.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2422 in Mineola at 9:28 a.m. The reporting party stated that, after tenants moved out of her rental property, she discovered multiple credit cards and I.D. cards with names other than her tenants. Investigators will follow-up on this case.
At 10:13 a.m., a bull calf was discovered on E. Highway 154 in Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1970 in Yantis at 2:01 p.m. on an assault call. The victim stated that a family member had assaulted her during the course of an argument. Tommy Wayne Davis, 50, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2770 in Mineola at 2:40 p.m. on a scam. The victim reported that she received a phone call from someone claiming to be her grandson. He stated that he had been in an accident and he knew a lawyer who could keep it off of his record. A second man, claiming to be a lawyer named Peter Walsh, instructed her to get two $1,000.00 Wal-Mart gift cards then give him the card numbers which she did. He called her again, later in the day, and instructed her to get two more $1,000.00 Wal-Mart gift cards in order to keep her grandson out of jail. She did as instructed, but later, believing that she had been the victim of a scam, contacted the Sheriff’s Office. This case has been forwarded to investigators for follow-up.
Sheriff Castloo advises to be very wary of this scam and contact the Sheriff’s Office if you do receive one of these or similar calls.
At 6:55 p.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 4925 in Quitman in regard to a theft call. The complainant reported that an unknown person had stolen money from a container inside her home. There were no signs of forced entry, but the house might have been left unlocked.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2167 in Quitman in reference to a theft. The reporting party stated that an unknown person had stolen a go-cart from her fenced backyard.
April 14th
At 4:53 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 and CR 1350 in Quitman.
April 15th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2610 in Mineola at 12:55 a.m. on a deceased person. A male, 80, was found deceased at his residence and was pronounced dead by the Justice of the Peace.
At 5:37 a.m., cows were reported out on 182 on the Alba side near the dam.
At 9:36 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312/CR 4660 in Winnsboro.
At 1:24 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 @ 1799/799 in Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to West Loop 564 in Mineola at 5:37 p.m. on a theft call. The complainant reported that an unidentified male had stolen a tool, valued at approximately $140.00, from the store shelf and walked out of the store unnoticed by hiding the item. The complainant reported the incident after finding the empty box on the shelf. The person was observed on the store surveillance video and the responding deputy recognized the subject. This case will be turned over to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2771 in Mineola at 5:56 p.m. on a burglary call. The reporting party stated that an unknown person had vandalized the residence and stolen most of the wiring from the house. The house is vacant and the owner is currently in the process of refurbishing it. The shed behind the house was also burglarized and wiring stolen. The value of the stolen wiring is approximately $15,000.00. This case will be forwarded to investigators for follow-up.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 in Quitman at 11:29 p.m. on a disturbance call. Two family members were involved in a mutual combat disturbance with minors present. Erica Veronica Hammer, 35, of Quitman and Justin Pearce, 34, of Gladewater were both arrested for Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
April 16th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2840 in Mineola at 1:58 a.m. on a disturbance call. When they arrived at the location, they made contact with an individual with a very strong odor of alcohol and minor injuries who was walking down the road. He stated that he had been assaulted inside the residence by a person known to him. The deputy then contacted the 2nd person who also had visible injuries and he admitted to having a mutual fight with the 1st individual, but didn’t want to pursue charges. Billey Ray Gentry, 32, of Mineola was arrested for Public Intoxication.
At 6:10 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 in Winnsboro.
At 6:44 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869, east of FM 2088.
At 12:36 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 69, south of 779 in Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to N. FM 312 in Winnsboro at 6:01 p.m. in reference to a disturbance. The complainant reported that, during an argument, a family member had assaulted him with a weapon. Carmen Renee Pyron, 47, of Winnsboro was arrested for Aggravated Assault Family with a Weapon.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 in Yantis at 8:11 p.m. on a suspicious vehicle call. Upon contact with the driver, the deputy noticed drug paraphernalia and a small container in the front seat of the vehicle. A controlled substance was discovered inside of the small container. Christopher Hayden Kimbley, 35, of Mineola was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
April 17th
At 3:28 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 and FM 852.
At 8:40 a.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 at FM 1801.
At 10:05 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37N at CR 4186.
A citizen came to the Sheriff’s Office at 4:16 p.m. to report a theft that had occurred at his residence in Alba. He reported that he believed a person known to him had stolen 3 checks out of his checkbook when she was inside of his residence. He discovered they were missing when he was reviewing his bank statements and noticed those checks had been written at Wal-Mart and Brookshire’s. He was advised to contact his bank and the police agency in the city the checks were cashed. Investigators will follow-up.
At 6:25 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4890.
At 8:21 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 778/FM 1254.
April 18th
At 1:54 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 69/CR 2370.
At 7:17 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37N near CR 4165.
At 7:20 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 69, north of FM 779.
Deputies were contacted via telephone at 10:19 a.m. from an individual wishing to report a theft. An unknown person had stolen a trailer valued at $1300.00 from her home on CR 3819 in Hawkins. Investigators will follow-up.
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.
Cumby Robotics at World…Experience in Photos
The Robotics teams from Cumby High School are among 1400 high school students from around the globe at VEX World Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. On Thursday April 19, a Parade of Nations was held. After today’s Opening Ceremonies, contests will begin. Here are some photos our teams have sent so far.
Public Invited to “Show and Tell”; Flight For Life Adds Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Flight For Life has added a new fixed-wing Pilatus PC-12/45 to its fleet of lifesaving aircraft. The public is invited to a “Show and Tell” event Thursday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at the Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport sponsored by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. The new aircraft will allow for increased speed, efficiency and capacity for air ambulance services throughout the multi-state coverage area.
Fixed-wing Pilatus PC-12/45 similar to the one shown here.
“This new fixed-wing aircraft will open a world of possibilities and services to patients in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma,” said Stan Holden, Chief Executive Officer of Flight For Life. “Flight For Life’s fixed-wing service will serve as a connector for CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System’s dedication to fiscal responsibility as a steward of community resources and leader of health care innovation throughout the country. With this aircraft, we will achieve greater economies of scale, extending the reach and mission of each of the system’s locations and services throughout a much larger area.”
In addition to what the helicopter ambulance service currently provides, the fixed-wing aircraft adds another facet to the patient-transport capabilities of Flight For Life. The fixed-wing aircraft will allow Flight For Life nurses and paramedics the opportunity to ensure the continuity of care for patients as they move from one facility to another, both within CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System and beyond.
“Having a Flight For Life fixed-wing aircraft based in Tyler will establish greater efficiencies and allow for improved response capabilities for Flight For Life’s ground ambulance counterpart, Champion EMS,” said Scott Kunkel, RN, MBA, NREMT-P, CMTE, FP-C, Chief Administrative Officer, Flight For Life. “Flight For Life will reduce the burden of ground-based EMS units tasked to transport patients long distances, thereby increasing the capability of Champion EMS units to respond to local 911 emergencies.”
“The PC-12 aircraft will allow Flight for Life to extend our critical care transport medicine expertise to a greater population of patients in Texas and our surrounding states. The increased speed, range, operational ceiling, all-weather capability, and the ability to operate out of relatively small airfields make it an excellent platform to provide the same high quality critical care as we do in our rotor aircraft, but in an extended environment,” said Mark Anderson, M.D., Chief of Emergency Care at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System. “Transporting patients in a pressurized cabin allows our aeromedical crews to operate over the top of weather that could potentially ground our helicopter fleet, and the controlled cabin pressure protects our patients’ physical condition at those altitudes. The increased interior space provides more physical access to both the patient and the critical life support equipment utilized by our teams of flight nurses and specially trained paramedics. The same ventilators, monitors, and specialty equipment, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and pediatric transport pods, that we utilize in our rotor aircraft will be available for the fixed wing platform, increasing the interoperability of our crew members. We look forward to meeting the critical care transport medicine needs of our future patients and their families.”
The PC-12/45 has a pressurized cabin with a service ceiling of 30,000 feet, cruise speed of 327 miles-per-hour (285 knots), and a range exceeding 1,800 nautical miles (nm). Flight For Life can accommodate a combination of up to one patient, two pilots and three clinical crew members in the PC-12/45, however, standard configuration and crew are one pilot and two clinical crew. The Pilatus PC-12 offers an incredible Flight Management System, room for a patient’s family member and extensive medical equipment.
“The fixed wing aircraft offers increased poor-weather capability, as well.” said Kunkel. “The fixed wing aircraft’s marginal weather capability exceeds even that of Flight For Life’s instrument-certified helicopter and includes the ability to fly in icing conditions. Range, speed, efficiency and capacity are more favorable for the fixed wing aircraft when the distance of transport is longer. For instance, the identified primary service area for each of Flight For Life’s four operational helicopters is roughly 100 miles from their bases in Palestine, Winnsboro, Longview and Wills Point; whereas the primary service area for the fixed wing aircraft will be 350 miles – and the range actually extends up to 1,800 miles, if required.”
“The increased range and reach of the fixed-wing aircraft will extend the mission of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System by providing access to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler and the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital as tertiary care destination facilities that provide specialty care medicine across a much broacher geographic landscape,” said Lindsey Bradley, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer for CHRISTUS Northeast Texas and Senior Vice President of Group Operations for CHRISTUS Health. “The increased range of Flight For Life’s services will be a force-multiplier for integrating a network of hospitals across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and many other states that are linked under the CHRISTUS Health System.”
