“God Bless America”Jamboree June 17 6pm
Music, comedy and good food are planned at the Reilly Springs Jamboree with an All-American theme. The show will be opened with the National Anthem sung by Sydney Hawkins. Featured artist will be Dion Pride, son of country music’s Charlie Pride. Opening the concert will be Don Woods Jr, a country music recording artist from Quitman, Texas who received top awards during the CMA Fan Fest on Nashville earlier this month. Kadie Lynn of Kemp, Texas will return to the Jamboree stage. Plan to be seated by 6pm to hear Larry V. Davis as “Mark Twain, American Humorist”. Admission for the concert is $10 person. Also during the evening, the 2017 Community Builder award will be presented by the Yantis Masonic Lodge to Chuck and Nancy Roy, editors of the Community Chronicle. The Yantis Masonic was chartered at Reilly Springs in 1863 and met there until 1948 when the lodge was moved to Yantis. In the Reilly Springs Kitchen, the fundraiser meal will be Cajun beans and cornbread, loaded baked potatoes and homemade ice cream with peach cobbler. Door prizes will be American and Texas flags. The Reilly Springs Jamboree, Hopkins County’s original music venue, offers a non-smoking and non-alcohol family-friendly atmosphere with country and gospel music shows held monthly on the third Saturday night. For information, contact Enola Gay at 903-438-3568 or Roger Reed at [email protected]
Country music’s Dion Pride
‘America’s Got Talent’ Kadie Lynn
Don Woods Jr. with Gary Jones
RSVP’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year and Station of the Year Awards
Volunteer of the Year and Station of the Year honors were presented during the annual summer awards banquet for Red River Valley Retired Senior Volunteer Program Thursday, June 14th at New Beginnings Fellowship Church.
2016 Volunteer of the Year was presented to Gloria Bergeron who volunteers at Meal A Day and the St. James Catholic Church.
Shown in Photo is: Kelly Hamill (Director), Gloria Bergeron and Jacel Angel (Volunteer Coordinator)
2016 Station of the Year was presented to the Community Players.
Shown in Photo is: Kelly Hamill (Director), Wilma Thompson, Brenda Payne and Jacel Angel (Volunteer Coordinator)
Reigning Dairy Festival Queen Sadie Evans
Sadie’s year as Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen has been interesting and memorable. Visiting on the Morning Show, Sadie revealed that attending Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cuttings creates instant friendships with local leaders and businesspeople, and that riding on the Queen’s float is truly the best seat in the parade! Competing and being crowned in last year’s pageant was truly a dream come true. Sadie possesses a strong creative drive, and during high school has channeled that through her music, drama and painting. She has enjoyed dramatic roles in local productions including “flying” onstage as Peter Pan and singing roles with the SSHS Drama Department. She has also been a student of the Septien Entertainment Group which helps develop young talent. Following graduation in May 2017, Sadie will be concentrating on vocal performance at Belmont College in Nashville, working toward a career in the music industry. However, this summer she will continue as a Septien Master Artist, performing at House of Blues in Dallas on Sunday June 25 and in Los Angeles, California in July. At the Pageant and Coronation on Saturday June 17, be in attendance as Sadie performs an original song “Over” and takes her farewell walk as Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen.
A Chase Through Woods and Pastures Ends in Apprehension
Hopkins County deputies were alerted to the location of Jeremy Randall Hill, 26, of Sulphur Springs, who was wanted for Violation of Parole. Hill was at a residence on FM 1567E in Hopkins County. When the deputies arrived, Hill jumped from the west deck on the house and fled into the woods northeast of the residence. Deputies gave chase.
Deputies set a perimeter around the area. Bystanders at the residence told deputies that Hill was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. With the description of his clothing, deputies were able to spot him. He emerged from the woods and deputies chased him through several pastures to the edge of their perimeter where Hill was apprehended.
Hill was accused of violating his parole after he was one of 11 arrested for burglaries in May of last year. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies accused him of stealing some items from a complainant . Those items were later taken to a local scarp metal dealer. The deputies arrested the man for burglary of a habitation. Hill has been in jail for violation of parole in 2015, 2016, and now.
Hill is in Hopkins County jail held of violation of parole and evading arrest/detention.
Drug Arrest Near Cemetery
Two vehicles on the shoulder of State Highway 154 at Restlawn Cemetery caught the attention of Hopkins County deputies at 10 p.m. Thursday night. The deputy thought it might be a public service motorist assist with a problem with one of the vehicles. Instead, it led to an arrest.
One of the individuals involved at the scene became nervous and began to shake. The deputy asked permission to search the vehicles but was denied his request. During conversation, a second deputy noted a clear plastic baggie sitting in the grass near one of the vehicles, a silver Taurus. The baggie contained three Xanax pills. A K-9 was called and performed a positive alert on the vehicle.
Jeffery Edward Mower, Jr. 25, of Sulphur Springs (picture not available) claimed possession of the baggie and contents. Mower is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, less than 28-grams.
62nd District Court June 19th Jury Panel Cancelled
According to Cheryl Fulcher, District Clerk, the jury panel summoned to appear Monday, June 19th at 9:00 in the morning for 62nd Judicial District Court Judge Will Biard has been CANCELLED.
Miller Grove News June 16, 2017
Many things have happened in “The Grove” since my last writing nearly a month ago. May was a busy month and June has been nearly as busy. My garden is in full swing and taking up the majority of my free time but hey, at least it is producing and not being consumed by grasshoppers…yet!
I took a quick vacation out to Amarillo on May 19-20. I went with my cousins Hunter, Nathan, and Tiffany (Hunter’s wife). We had a lot of fun on the weekend trip. We went to Cadillac Ranch and then to Palo Duro Canyon. After that we headed down south a few miles to Cap Rock State Park. Both places were well worth the trip. At Cap Rock we saw a couple of buffalo herds and a prairie dog town. On the way back home we took a minute to stop in Bob Wills’ home town of Turkey, Texas, and the continued our trek to Childress where we spent the night before making the rest of the way home.
I would like to congratulate all of our graduates this year. I was glad to be able to make it to all three graduations (Kindergarten, 8th Grade, and High School). Each ceremony was well planned and the graduates honored properly. Not to take away from the other graduates, but Kindergarten was probably the most exciting. They had two classes graduate into first grade and since one Kindergarten teacher wasn’t able to be there (Lindsay Beaver), she made a video to play that day to congratulate her students and wish them well as they venture to a new grade. And everyone was so proud of the scholarships that were handed out at the high school graduation Unfortunately, I can’t name all of the recipients by memory or the amounts of the scholarships but I can say that there were several announced that night. Cherrie Bessonett also took home an award that was given out by the Masonic Lodge in Cumby.
As I mentioned earlier, Mrs. Beaver wasn’t able to attend Kindergarten graduation and I must say, she had a very good excuse – she and husband Cody delivered their baby just days before the ceremony. Little Hayes Russell Beaver was born May 23, weighing in at 7 lbs, 2 oz.
My condolences go out to the family of Belinda Kay Renshaw. Belinda passed May 27, at Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas. She was born to Leon Murriel Renshaw and Geraldine “Gerri” Fatheree on May 11, 1954, in Greenville. She had battled cancer for some time but was laid to rest in Miller Grove Cemetery on May 31. Belinda was a nurse, working at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Heart Hospital in the cardiac recovery unit. Services were conducted at First Baptist Church of Point with Bro. Billy Smith officiating. She is survived by sons, Shawn Armstrong and Ryan Armstrong; brother, Darrin Renshaw; sisters Paula Brown and Karan Coleman; and many friends and family. Funeral arrangements under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.
Another recent death with a Miller Grove connection was that of Cletius Brown. Mr. Brown passed Wednesday, June 7, at his residence. He was born Mar. 27, 1948 in Sulphur Springs the son of Earl Sterling Brown and Louise Watson Brown. He married Brenda Hatcher on May 28, 1977, in Hugo, OK. He served in the US Army during Vietnam War and was a truck diver by profession. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughters, Nicole Brown Stewart, Allison Brown Mosher, and Anne Bowen; 3 sisters and several grandchildren. Cletius was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Funeral services to take place at Miller Grove Methodist Church on Saturday, June 17, at 2:00 pm with Bro. Howard Strickland officiating. Interment in Miller Grove Cemetery following the services.
Kacie Potts and Chris Kultgen were married on May 27. Congratulations to them. I’m sorry that I didn’t get to go to the wedding. It looks like, from Facebook pictures, that it was a beautiful wedding with an extra beautiful bride. Kacie is the daughter of Jim and Tanya (Middleton) Potts and grew up in Miller Grove and graduated from Miller Grove High School. One thing that I thought was very special is that her uncle, Tim Potts, is the one who preformed the ceremony that night.
Please remember to keep Jennifer (Peek) Moore and her twins in your prayers. Jennifer had a wreck on FM 1567 last week. She was west bound, headed toward Miller Grove, and hit the guard rail in Harold Knight’s bottom. Mother and children are in the hospital and have made major improvements but still have a long way to go. Several of you may know Jennifer’s parents – Larry Peek and Laura Kay (Russell) Peek.
As you travel the highways and byways don’t forget that all roads lead back home and back to Miller Grove. Please send me any newsworthy information. My email address is [email protected].
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 7-13, 2017
Wood County Sheriff’s Report:
June 7th
At 4:11 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4730 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 8:00 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Both parties involved were told to separate.
At 9:43 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 3495 on a warrant service. Kevin Foster, 28, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to an alarm on HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 4:53 p.m. The property owner arrived and the alarm was cancelled.
Deputies responded to an alarm on CR 2425 near Mineola, at approximately 6:16 p.m. The owner was contacted and deputies were informed that it was an accident.
June 8th
At 6:31 a.m., deputies responded to an alarm on HWY 154 near Yantis. Deputies checked the area and everything was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7997 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:00 a.m., in regards to suspicious circumstances. Property of an unknown individual was found on the reporting party’s property and was confiscated.
Deputies made contact with the reporting party, at approximately 1:11 p.m., in reference to a criminal trespass. Deputies gave the reporting party information needed.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party over the phone, at approximately 5:22 p.m., in reference to theft. A pistol was stolen from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 11:05 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966/E of HWY 154.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Mineola, at approximately 11:43 p.m., in reference to a suspicious person. The call was cancelled while deputies were en route.
June 9th
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5991 near Yantis, at approximately 1:32 a.m., on a warrant service. David Roche, 46, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 2:11 a.m. When deputies arrived, it appeared the car lights had been left on from earlier in the day.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 7:36 a.m., on a warrant service. Melissa Boaz, 37, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to White Dove near Quitman, at approximately 9:20 a.m., in reference to a theft. An American flag and a Texas flag were stolen from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 778 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:25 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to White Dove near Quitman, at approximately 12:51 p.m., in reference to a theft. A license plate was stolen from the reporting party’s vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to Comanchee near Quitman, at approximately 3:34 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. David Boren, 58, of Quitman, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2150 near Quitman, at approximately 6:44 p.m. The property owner requested the vehicle be removed.
At 7:48 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49/W of Pine Mills.
Deputies responded to an alarm on CR 2425 near Mineola, at approximately 7:59 p.m. The residence was secure, and the owner told deputies the alarm was accidentally set off.
Deputies noticed a traffic hazard, while patrolling on HWY 515, at approximately 8:04 p.m. Deputies provided assistance in pushing a vehicle to a gas station, and removed the vehicle from the lane of traffic.
At 9:27 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154/FM 515.
At 10:49 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 2088/W of 2869.
June 10th
Deputies were dispatched to Coke Rd near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:38 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 42, was pronounced dead at 5:04 a.m. An autopsy was ordered by the Justice of the Peace.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4691 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:02 a.m., in reference to an incident. Richard Spence, 51, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Violate Condition of Bond/Violation of Protective Order.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2382 near Quitman, at approximately 7:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the reported person.
Deputies were dispatched to Geronimo near Quitman, at approximately 11:45 a.m., in reference to a burglary. The locks on the reporting party’s storage unit were cut, and a weed eater was stolen. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:54 p.m. Deputies checked the area and the vehicle appeared to be abandoned.
At 1:33 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779 near Alba.
At 4:00 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook, at approximately 7:11 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Charlie Cadenhead, 32, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
Deputies noticed a traffic hazard while they were patrolling on CR 4865, at approximately 8:25 p.m. Deputies removed a large pile of hay from the lane of traffic.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1799 near Mineola, at approximately 8:38 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor damaged the victim’s property, and stole several items. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3420 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:19 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:53 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. All parties involved were separated for the night.
June 11th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4546 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:23 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3425 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:11 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 79, was pronounced dead at 6:00 a.m.
At 7:21 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 515 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4529 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:36 a.m., where an assault occurred. Jonathan McGee, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies responded to a disturbance on CR 2840 near Mineola, at approximately 7:10 p.m. The reporting party wanted a criminal trespassing warning issued to a known individual. Deputies searched, but were unable to locate the individual to issue the warning.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:54 p.m. The individual was located and cleared.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle near Lake Winnsboro, at approximately 8:11 p.m. Deputies patrolled the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1558 near Alba, at approximately 10:34 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Roy Smith, 56, of Alba, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
June 12
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515, at approximately 12:02 a.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The owner was located and cleared.
At 12:37 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 49/E of Hainsville.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2660 near Mineola, at approximately 2:05 a.m. Deputies spoke with parties involved, but were unable to make contact with the actor.
Deputies responded to an alarm on CR 4700 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:46 a.m. Deputies checked the area and the residence was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Arapaho near Quitman, at approximately 11:05 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Michael Long, 57, of Quitman was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Contraband in a Correctional Facility.
Deputies made contact with the reporting party about a theft, at approximately 12:22 p.m. A gun was stolen from the reporting party’s residence on CR 2430 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a disturbance on HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 12:41 p.m. The actor left the scene prior to their arrival.
At 12:58 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49.
Deputies made contact over the phone with the reporting party, at approximately 4:26 p.m., regarding a theft. A license plate was stolen from the reporting party’s vehicle on PR 5551 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:34 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Ron Hood, 52, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Deputies responded to an alarm on HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 11:48 p.m. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
At 11:57 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2376.
June 13th
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3440 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:11 a.m. Zachary Crumpton, 29, of Hawkins, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Deputies responded to an alarm on FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:14 p.m. Deputies checked the area and the residence was secure.
Deputies made contact with the reporting party, at approximately 6:45 p.m., regarding harassment that occurred on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1941 near Yantis, at approximately 7:19 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Both parties involved were told to separate.
At 10:21 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2231 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1616 near Alba, at approximately 11:01 p.m., in reference to an assault. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, the known actor left the scene and deputies were unable to locate him.
Between the dates of June 7th and June 13th, Wood County Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Wood County Fire Marshall, EMS, and Police Departments.
Total Jail Count – 140 prisoners – 116 males and 24 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.
Stop, Drop and Roll, 4H Exchange Trip, and Summer Sewing Workshop: By Johanna Hicks
Stop, Drop, and Roll – Good Advice All the Time!
“Stop, Drop, and Roll” is the simple safety technique for children in case of fire, but this technique could also be applied to our lives all the time. When we think about our family life, social life, and career life, we are constantly putting out fires, while sometimes putting enormous pressure on ourselves and forgetting about our own wellbeing and/or welfare.
Often, we are so passionate about what we do for our customers, our students, our coworkers, and our families, there seems to be little time left for ourselves. This limited time may lead to burnout, overwork, fatigue and stress. According to a 2013 survey from the American Psychological Association Center for Organizational Excellence, more than onethird of working Americans indicated experiencing chronic work stress. Could you be among the working individuals who are stressed and have burnout?
The next time you start to fill overwhelmed with all the fires in your life, follow the “Stop, Drop, and Roll” strategy. A colleague from Virginia Extension shares these thoughts:
- The first step is to Stop and assess the situation before doing anything and making the wrong decision. Ask yourself: Is this something I can handle? Is this something I need others to assist me in handling? Is this something I should handle? Is this something out of my control? Is this something that I should delegate?
- The second step is to Drop and determine if there are available resources to handle the situation and which method would be best to handle the situation. The resources could be in the form of human assistance, financial help, knowledge, skills and materials. Sometimes, we just need to drop something altogether.
- The third step is to Roll and implement your plan to resolve the situation.
One of the most important points about the “Stop, Drop, and Roll” technique, is that you will not need to keep rehashing the situation. Just as children are instructed to roll safely away from the fire, he/she does not go back in to get burned; so the same sentiments apply. When you complete the “Stop, Drop, and Roll” strategy, do not keep returning to the situation, or you might get burned.
The “Stop, Drop, and Roll” strategy could be applied to any situation social, family, work, or personal. Therefore, make sure you take care of yourselves, so you can be more effective as a parent, employee, friend, or co-worker.
4-H Exchange Trip
On behalf of the 4-H members and leaders who will be traveling to Montana this summer for a 4-H Exchange trip, a big thank you goes to those of you who have supported their fund-raising efforts. The group has almost reached its monetary goal, but they still have a way to go, so if you are interested in helping them out, contact our office.
As many of you know, this will be the third Exchange trip in which Hopkins County 4-H members have participated. The first experience was with Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 2013, thanks to ties through Susie and Bernie Thesing. The second exchange trip to Smythe County, Virginia, in 2015, was the result of a connection between David Zahn and the Ag Agent in Virginia.
Julie Hutchins-Thurston, former Hopkins County 4-H agent, is now employed with Montana Extension in Sanders County (Thompson Falls), and she has extended the invitation to Montana. Our group will leave on or around July 22, and will have the opportunity to explore new territory, exchange 4-H ideas, and gain leadership skills through the experience. We will then host Montana 4-H’ers, summer, 2018.
Summer Sewing Workshop
Plans are well underway for a summer sewing workshop, to take place Tuesday thru Thursday, August 15-17, at the Extension Office. If you would like to learn how to sew, or need a refresher course, come join us! I’ll also have instructions and examples for making t-shirt quilts for anyone wishing to put those old t-shirts to good use.
Contact the Extension Office for if you are interested – 903-885-3443. More details to come, but save the date! (Registration limited to first eight people.)
Closing Thought
The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity – unknown
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]
Tira News June 16, 2017
by Jan Vaughn
Regina Payton from Victoria spent a week visiting with her mother, Martha. Martha says, “We had a list of chores and repairs to be accomplished, lunch out a couple of days, even a trip to Paris, Texas and a picture of the Eiffel Tower. Also attended the council meeting on Tuesday night with dedication of the free food pantry in memory of Floyd Payton. Thank you very much and hopefully it will work into a very worthy cause. Liz Steinsiek invited us for a visit, tour of her new country home and a delicious glass of cold lemonade. A great asset for our community.”
The Tira Homecoming is coming up on July 2, 2017 at the Tira United Methodist Church and cemetery grounds. The program will begin at 11:00 a.m. inside the church, and then a pot-luck lunch will be shared at the picnic tables on the grounds. Make plans to come visit and share memories. Donations toward the upkeep of the cemetery are always appreciated and may be given that day or mailed to the Tira Cemetery Association, C/O Jan Vaughn, 776 FM 1536, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.
Chip and I took our great-granddaughter, Dixie, back to Kountze, near Beaumont on Saturday. Our granddaughter, Jaidyn, went along with us. After we dropped Dixie off with her mom, we went to Piney Shores Resort on Lake Conroe. We spent Saturday night and Sunday there and enjoyed swimming and playing miniature golf.
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].
