Darrow Signs Letter of Intent to Play Football at Navarro College
Wildcats Offensive Lineman Jessy Darrow signed a letter of intent to play college football at Navarro College in Corsicana. Darrow said he had a goal to play college football. He said the Bulldogs sent him an e-mail inviting him to visit their campus and he took them up on it. Darrow also said he liked what he saw.
He said he liked the coaching staff and the town of Corsicana. The 6-foot-4, 310 pound Darrow moved to Sulphur Springs for his senior year after spending all of his life in Jackson, Missouri. He said the Bulldogs’ coaches indicated they would like him to play center. They like his size for the position. Darrow said he has played center before. He was a left tackle for the Wildcats.
Wildcats Offensive Line Coach Jeremy Offutt said Darrow was a good addition for the Wildcats. He said Darrow came in and worked hard adding he cared a lot about football and his teammates. Coach Offutt said Darrow had a good season despite missing spring football. He said this is a good chance for Darrow to go and play against good competition.
Navarro finished last season in the top ten in the nation. Darrow was also been selected to play in a Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Game in Tyler this summer.
Twelve Candidates Vie for Three Seats on Mt Vernon School Board
There are now 12 candidates for the Mt Vernon School Board. Incumbent Allison Rios filed on the final day for filing. There are three seats on the board on the May 6th ballot. The Mt Vernon school district is experiencing a divided board and community as they approach the election.
The 12 who have filed include incumbents Rios, Marie Latortue, and Steve Asay. Also filing are Mellisa Donavant, Brook Bussell, Josh Jordan, Sal LeBlanc, Colin Clasby, Jeremey Monroe, Claudio Telles, Bill Travis, and Lyle Swavel.
In the hurricane of conflict that is creating upheaval within their school district, the Lady Tiger basketball and golf coach Brad Floyd and Athletic Director Joe Thomas find themselves at odds with School Superintendent Dr. Gregg Weiss (weese). The school is under UIL scrutiny due to an investigation into a “secret account” in violation UIL rules. . The case has been before the State Exec Committee and a meeting was held on February 15. The information regarding the case was initiated by the superintendent. In that hearing, Mount Vernon High School and the two Mount Vernon coaches were found to have violated rules related to off-season and non-school participation regulations. Coach Floyd was issued a public reprimand, three years’ probation, a suspension for the first five games of next basketball season and required additional training of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. Coach Thomas was issued a public reprimand, one-year probation and required additional training of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. Mount Vernon High School was issued a public reprimand and two years’ probation.
Chapman Named District Coach of the Year; Seven Named to All-District
All seven members of the Lady Cats’ basketball team made the All-District Basketball Team. Two players received superlatives and Coach Jeff Chapman was named the district Coach of the Year.
Junior Kaylee Jefferson was chosen by the district’s coaches as the District’s Offensive MVP. Sophomore Autumn Tanton was selected as the district’s Defensive MVP.
Sophomore Sadavia Porter and Senior Tori Moore made the All-District First Team. Senior Daieyshia Pruitt and senior Sheretta Hill were named Second Team All-District. Senior Destinee Weeks earned district Honorable Mention honors.
Coach Chapman said he wanted Kaylee Jefferson to be named as the District Player of the Year. She missed out by a single vote. All of the district’s coaches vote and a coach can not vote for his or her own players.
Lady Cats Win First Two Games In Tourney
The Lady Cats’ softball team won their first two games of the regular season at their own Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament Thursday.
In the first game, the Lady Cats downed Gilmer, 6-3. Alli Fite got the pitching win giving up 3 hits and three runs and striking out 9. Kristen Allen drove home 2 runs and Alyssa Abron, Hannah Crowson and Macee Hollins had 2 hits apiece. Gilmer jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. The Lady Cats tied it up with single runs in the first and the second inning. Both teams scored single runs in the third inning to make it a 3-3 game. The Lady Cats went ahead for good with three big runs in the bottom of the fourth. The Lady Cats had 9 hits.
In the second game, the Lady Cats defeated Royse City, 11-2. Bailey Haggerty was the winning pitching allowing 2 runs and 5 hits and striking out 2. Brinkley Driver drove in five runs. Macee Hollins had 3 hits and 3 rbi’s. Kristen Allen had 3 hits. Both teams scored 2 runs in the first inning. The Lady Cats shut down the Lady Bulldogs after that and scored 9 unanswered runs. The Lady Cats had 5 runs in the second, one run in the third and 3 more runs in the fourth inning.
The Lady Cats are 2-0 for the season.
Mt Vernon ISD, Two Coaches Placed on Probation By UIL
February 17, 2017 – The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers won their area basketball game Thursday night and will advance to the quarter finals with time and place to be announced. Their win comes in the hurricane of conflict that is creating upheaval within their school district. Their coach Brad Floyd and Athletic Director Joe Thomas find themselves at odds with School Superintendent Dr. Gregg Weiss (weese). The school is under UIL scrutiny due to an investigation into a “secret account” in violation of UIL rules.
The case has been before the State Exec Committee and a meeting was held on February 15. The information regarding the case was initiated by the superintendent. In that hearing, Mount Vernon High School and the two Mount Vernon coaches were found to have violated rules related to off-season and non-school participation regulations. Coach Floyd was issued a public reprimand, three years’ probation, a suspension for the first five games of next basketball season and required additional training of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. Coach Thomas was issued a public reprimand, one-year probation and required additional training of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. Mount Vernon High School was issued a public reprimand and two years probation.
On January 5, 2017, a motion for termination of the Floyd was presented to the school board on Jan 5, 2017. No action has been taken to date by the board. The board is divided in the issue as are the 12 candidates for the three seats on the board that are on the May 6th ballot.
It all began before a packed auditorium when the Mount Vernon School Board voted 5-2 to not remove Lady Tiger Basketball Varsity and golf coach Floyd. Floyd was accused of a long list of financial and professional errors including the violation of the educational code of conduct by the Superintendent of Schools. The list was read by the superintendent during an open session of the board at the request of Floyd’s attorney. The superintendent noted a specific bank account opened, as a non-profit organization, in the name of the basketball team. It was stated that Floyd had not kept accurate records on the account nor had he sought school approval for the account.
Floyd is not the first instructor the superintendent has asked the board to terminate due to professional errors regarding financial accusations. Mount Vernon’s Theater Arts instructor, who had served the district for a number of years and had seen success in One Act Play competitions, was terminated. More than one principal has resigned as well.
The proposed termination placed before the board was placed in jeopardy according to Floyd’s attorney based on state law regarding termination of an employee. The district is required by law to provide a specific time frame and specific steps that allow Floyd opportunity to respond to allegations including an independent hearing regarding the termination which would give Floyd opportunity to speak to the charges. Floyd could not respond to the allegations during the board meeting Thursday night. He would have had opportunity to ask for a public hearing but the board refused to give opportunity for Floyd to speak even though it was pointed out to the board that Floyd had asked for the meeting held Thursday to be open and not in executive meeting. Shortly after the observation, the board took a short break.
The Mt. Vernon School Board met a special meeting for Thursday, January 5 at 5:45 p.m. in the Auditorium to consider the termination or suspension of Mt. Vernon girls basketball Coach Brad Floyd. Floyd was accused of misusing district funds, a charge he denies.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 8-14, 2017
At 3:38 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 2210 in response to a burglary in progress call. When they arrived, the complainant stated that the subject had run out the back door. In an attempt to get inside of the residence, he had broken out a window and made entry then ran out the back when the deputies arrived. The subject had also damaged a truck in the driveway by busting out a headlight and making dents in the truck. Deputies found the subject hiding from the deputies in the back yard. He allegedly came to the residence to confront the complainant and her new boyfriend. Dustan Radney of Mineola was placed under arrest for Criminal Mischief.
At 7:56 a.m., a complainant reported receiving a telephone call from someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. Sheriff Castloo advises that the IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail, text message or social media requesting personal or financial information. If you receive a call or e-mail, you can contact the IRS to verify whether it is a legitimate contact.
At 10:40 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37 near Sharon Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Deputies were unable to locate the cows.
At 5:05 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a burglary of a motor vehicle call. The complainant stated that he had left his truck on the side of CR 3880, approximately 200 yards east of FM 778 to check on the growth of some trees. When he arrived back at his truck, he discovered several items missing from his truck including an I Pad. The GPS on the I Pad tracked the location to a residence where some of the missing items were located. The recovered property was returned to the owner; however, some of his property was not recovered. An individual was arrested for burglary of a vehicle, but the investigation is still ongoing.
At 5:43 p.m., cows were reported on a neighbor’s property on CR 3230 in Quitman.
February 9th
At 7:11 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a theft call on FM 312 in Winnsboro. The complainant reported that he had allowed an individual to stay at his home for a few days. The complainant believes that the individual stole some items when he left the residence. The investigation will continue.
At 12:11 p.m., an individual reported that she had received a phone call from someone claiming to be her grandson. She realized that the caller wasn’t her grandson and hung up before giving out any financial information. Sheriff Tom Castloo recommends that, if you receive a similar phone call and doubt if it is a family member requesting money; please call the Sheriff’s office for advice.
At 2:16 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a burglary of a building call on CR 4536 in Winnsboro. The complainant reported that some of his belongings valued at over $900.00 were missing from his cabin located in the woods. The investigation is ongoing.
At 10:52 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4186. After contacting the owner, the cows were returned to their pasture.
At 11:34 p.m., a donkey was reported out on the road on Highway 80/FM 1422.
February 10th
At 4:54 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4425.
At 11:33 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 14, just south of the Hawkins School Zone.
February 11th
At 4:50 a.m., cows were out on Highway 154/CR 3120. The owner was located and the cows were put back into their pasture.
At 7:36 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near S & L Furniture.
At 7:42 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 1730 in Yantis on a report of identity theft. The complainant reported that Bank of America had notified her that an unknown person was trying to open up accounts using her social security number.
At 11:14 a.m., deputies were contacted regarding a possible sexual assault call that occurred in Hawkins. After meeting with the complainant and parent, an individual was arrested and charged with indecency with a child/sexual contact. The investigation is continuing.
At 1:30 p.m., an individual came to the Sheriff’s Office to report a sexual assault by a family member. This case has been forwarded to investigators to follow-up.
At 4:58 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a criminal trespass call on FM 69 in Como. Deputies arrived to find an individual walking in the middle of the road carrying a machete. He tried to hide from the deputies and then, after being found, was uncooperative. He had a machete, hatchet and knife in his possession when the deputies confronted him. The complainant stated that the subject came onto his property waving the machete and making threats. Terry Montgomery of Como was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
At 7:24 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Lloyd Street in Yantis in regards to an internet scam. The complainant had bought a boat off of EBay by purchasing 4 EBay gift cards totaling two thousand dollars. However, he never received shipment of the boat.
February 12th
At 12:06 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a disturbance call on CR 4420 in Winnsboro. The witness reported the suspect dragging the victim across the yard and striking her repeatedly. The suspect also repeatedly assaulted a 2nd person who had come outside to try to intervene. Austin Morgan of Winnsboro was arrested for assault causing bodily injury/family violence.
At 4:29 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a suspicious person call in Holly Lake Ranch. The complainant stated that he observed 2 suspicious people in the parking area. After they left the area, he checked his car and noticed his wife’s wallet missing. Holly Lake Ranch security patrolled the area, but was unable to locate any suspects.
At 8:11 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 in Mineola.
At 10:40 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a business on Main St. in Yantis on a criminal mischief call. The complainant reported that an unknown person had done $500.00 worth of damage to the coin machine inside the business. The investigation is ongoing.
At 3:42 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 80 in Mineola on a disturbance call. They arrived to find the victim hiding outside trying to avoid the suspect. She stated that her boyfriend had assaulted her and deputies found him outside on the ground near his vehicle. Daniel Burleson of Mineola was arrested for assault causing bodily injury/family violence.
At 4:24 p.m., deputies were contacted on the phone from a woman who reported that one of her dogs had been shot and the other dog was missing and she feared that it had been killed. This occurred on CR 1600 in Alba. She felt that this was related to another case involving her neighbor’s dog also being shot. The investigation is ongoing.
At 4:56 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a burglary of a habitation call on CR 4560 in Winnsboro. The complainant reported that an unknown person had broken into his RV located on the property and stolen several items valued at more than $1000.00. The investigation is ongoing.
At 4:58 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near CR 1475.
At 11:01 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088, 1 mile west of FM 14. They were returned to their pasture.
February 13th
At 7:02 a.m., deputies responded to a burglary call on FM 515 in Yantis. An unknown person had broken into a store and stole some items totaling approximately $1250 in addition to damaging the property in the process of breaking into the building. The investigation is ongoing.
At 1:05 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a theft call on CR 4460 in Winnsboro. The complainant reported several items stolen from the area around his shed. This case has been forwarded to investigators to follow-up.
At 1:08 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 between FM 17 and Highway 154.
At 1:34 p.m., deputies were dispatched to FM 17 in Yantis in reference to a stolen vehicle. A few hours later, the Sheriff’s Office was notified that the vehicle had been involved in a single rollover accident and was unoccupied. The complainant was given contact information to recover his vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.
At 3:30 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 69, 1 mile south of FM 515. They were returned to the pasture.
At 6:11 p.m., donkeys were reported out on CR 4430 in Winnsboro.
At 9:23 p.m., donkeys were reported out on Highway 80 near the rest stop in Mineola.
At 10:56 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088/CR 4186. The cows were secured, but the owner was not located.
February 14th
At 8:56 a.m., donkeys were reported out on CR 4440 in Winnsboro.
At 1:57 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 2659 and FM 2911 in Hawkins. The owner was located.
At 3:52 p.m., deputies met with a complainant in the Sheriff’s Office who reported unauthorized charges to his credit card. He reported that approximately $7600.00 was charged to his credit card without his approval.
At 10:16 p.m., a miniature donkey was reported out on Highway 80 east off of FM 2422 in Mineola.
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow
The benefit Stew/Chili and Silent Auction for the Lee Family was a big success this past weekend. Miller Grove FFA hosted the event in the school’s cafeteria and the Garrett Boys (Bret & Mark) cooked up some fine stew – one pot of chicken and one pot of hamburger meat. I was so full after trying both kinds of stews that I didn’t even get to sample the chili. When I walked in, the cafeteria was filled with familiar faces. I was glad to see so many folks that I don’t get to see on a regular basis. Monty Tipps was playing and singing on the stage while people visited and had lunch. There were also several items listed for the silent auction. Later that weekend I saw the FFA Advisor, Brandon McClure, and he said they were able to raise around $7,000 in funds for the family who lost their home to a tragic fire earlier this month.
Sympathies go out to the family of TS Lamb. TS passed away at his son’s home in Rowlett on Saturday, Feb. 11. Thomas Sylvester Lamb, Jr. was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Dallas, the only son of Thomas Sylvester Lamb, Sr. and Hue Jewel (Burns) Lamb. His father (Vessie Lamb as he was called) passed when TS was very young, after being bitten by a black widow spider, in 1935. TS served in the US Army from 1943-1946 with tours in such places as New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan. He served in the 187th Glider Infantry and was a member of the 11th Airborne Division. After returning from the service he married Frankie L. Moseley on Mar. 19, 1944, in Miller Grove. She preceded him in death in 1991. TS was a teacher, retiring after serving a 35 year tenure. He is survived by one son, Nick Lamb; one daughter, Anette Lewinn; two grandsons and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, his parents, and two sisters (Bertha Oletta Lamb & Martha Margaret Lamb) who passed away at a very young age. Visitation was held at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home in Greenville on Tuesday, Feb. 14. He was a former member of Highland Terrace Baptist Church where funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Feb. 15. Officiating the funeral was Dr. Bob Sexton and graveside services were held by Rev. Justin Wheeler and Dr. Dan Truitt. Interment took place at Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville.
County Line Baptist Church held a Widow’s banquet for Valentine’s Day. I saw several pictures on Facebook and there seems to have been a good showing of ladies from the Miller Grove and County Line areas.
Upcoming events: Miller Grove FFA International Livestock Show (Feb. 22), NETLA Livestock Show (Feb. 24), Spring Break (Mar. 13-17), and FFA Stew & Auction (Apr. 1).
Happy Birthday this week to Tanya (Middleton) Potts on Feb. 19, Gail Darrow on Feb. 20, Oscar DelCastillo & Kelly Mabe on Feb. 22, and Shelly (Ragan) Gaston & Linda (Waskom) Crockett on Feb. 23.
Happy 58th Wedding Anniversary to William and Bertha (Davis) Sparks on Feb. 21.
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].
Tira News February 17, 2017
by Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family of James Ray Groves, of Shirley. He was buried in the North Hopkins Cemetery on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. His sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Jimmy Don Goldsmith live in our community. Please remember the family in prayer.
Yvonne Weir worked in Nacogdoches last week. Brenda Allen, of Yantis, met her and spent Thursday through Saturday with her. In their free time, they enjoyed shopping, eating, and going to a play.
Powell and Sherry Vickery celebrated their anniversary on Valentine’s Day, with a lunch of chicken nuggets for Grandparents’ Day at Travis Elementary School in Sulphur Springs.
We went to the North Hopkins gym on Friday night to watch our grandson, Kenden Joslin play basketball, and then our great-grandsons Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin spent the night with us. Our granddaughter Jaidyn Joslin, visited with us that evening, too. We went to Yantis the next morning to watch Jaidyn play Little Dribblers basketball.
On Tuesday evening, Chip and I took Tiffany, Kenden, and Jaidyn out to eat for Valentine’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].
Recommended Activities for the Garden by Mario Villarino
This week and coming week are full of livestock activities as we get ready for our Northeast Texas Livestock Show starting Feb 23, 2017. More than sixty 4-H members will be showing their livestock projects during the event. We are looking forward for some friendly competition and a good display of husbandry and showmanship of livestock projects. For those not very familiar with raising show projects, the intensity of care and money invested in all these projects is amazing. Families dedicate their “showing season” to their kids and their projects and for many, it becomes a family effort. If you have never attended the show, I invite you come and learn from our youth as their display their animals. It is not hard to see why the spirits gets lifted as we come to the Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs for the event.
In the garden, temperatures remain cold at times but warmers days show up from time to time. Here the recommended activities from Texas AgriLife Extension, Dr. Welch, Horticulture specialist for March:
- Often, tomato and pepper plants started outdoors from seed will grow so quickly they will catch up with commercial plants in size within a few weeks. For many gardeners, this is the only way to obtain rare or heirloom varieties. But because this has been a winter with erratic weather patterns, it’s best to keep an eye on young tomato transplants so that they may be covered if the threat of a late frost occurs.
- Don’t be in a hurry to set out young pepper plants. Wait until the temperatures seem to be settled.
- Pruning of evergreens and summer flowering trees and shrubs should be completed in early March. Prune spring flowering trees and shrubs as soon as they finish blooming.
- Start hanging baskets of petunias, ferns and others for another dimension in landscape color. One attractive begonia plant can yield a number of others through careful rooting of stem cuttings.
- Plant dahlia tubers in fertile, well-drained soil.
- In North Texas there is still time to plant seeds of your favorite annuals in flats to be transplanted out-of-doors when danger of frost is past.
As camellia and azalea plants finish blooming, fertilize them with three pounds of azalea-camellia fertilizer per 100 square feet of bed area. Check mulch on azalea and camellia beds and add where needed.
- Fertilize roses every 4 to 6 weeks from now until September.
- Beware of close-out sales on bare-root trees and shrubs. The chance of survival is rather low on bare-root plants this late in the season. Your best bet at this time of year is to depend on container-grown or balled-and-burlapped plants for landscape use.
- Plant Blue Plumbago (Plumbago capensis) now for season long low maintenance color. It is usually cold hardy to Zone 8 and sheltered places elsewhere. Although tolerant of sunny conditions, blue plumbago prefers a little protection from the hot afternoon sun. It is quite drought tolerant and blooms from spring till frost.
- Now is a time to thin larkspur, zinnia, cockscomb and cosmos seedlings. Plants will bloom much better if thinned to about 4″ apart. Transplant or share the extras with gardening friends.
For more information on these or any other agricultural topic please call 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
Military Coalition Named Citizen of the Year at 2017 Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet
The Hopkins County Military Coalition was named 2016 Hopkins County Citizen of the Year and Linda Galligher was named Hopkins County Woman of the Year for 2016 during “An Evening in the Woods” Dinner and Community Awards Thursday night. It was the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
In naming the Military Coalition Citizen of the Year, last year’s winners Markeda Fisher and Kayla Price Mitchell pointed out that they are the first to be named to the honor that is traditionally given to individuals. The sisters said the Coalition honors veterans in many ways including military funerals for those who served the nation. They serve many organizations and groups by providing color guard presentations and other service activities. The Military Coalition served as color guard for the Chamber event Thursday night.
Linda Galligher was called a person of faith, service, commitment, and love by Sheila Boyd, who represented Beta Sigma Phi. Mrs. Galligher has been involved in banking as a profession and as a volunteer has been a participant and promoter of United Way, Relay for Life, Chicks for Charity, MADD, Special Olympics, Grace Family Church, and many other organizations.
Rowena Johnson, Principal at Lamar Primary School, was named Educator of the Year. Mrs. Johnson has been an education professional for 47 years in the Sulphur Springs ISD. Jessica Kultgen, with the Chamber, noted her commitment, dedication, and service to children. Her motto, “If it is to be, it’s up to me” and her determination to achieve her Master’s Degree during a battle with cancer were presented as factors in creating the course of her life and work.
Christine Morris was named Caregiver of the Year by the Pilot Club. Mrs. Morris faithfully cared for her mother, Corine Snow, who recently died at the age of 112. Mrs. Morris made personal sacrifices, including putting off her own health care to care for her mother.
Agriculturalist of the Year was presented to Pat Chase, who for the past 10 years has raised, trained, and breed Belgian horses in Hopkins County and has registered more Belgian horses than any other in Texas. Chase has been involved in farming in the county for many years having had a dairy and currently raising the horses and producing small bale hay. The award was presented by Gary Spraggins with the Professional Ag Workers of Hopkins County. Chase stated that agriculture has played a dominate role in making Hopkins County what it is today.
Sandy Wallace and Plain and Fancy have been on the Downtown Square for 20 years and continued to serve the public throughout the many changes that have taken place in the development of the area according to Judy Heilman, who represented the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. Plain and Fancy received the Growth and Renewal Award.
Ambassador of the Year for 2016 is Kim Beck. Beck was honored for her diligent and joyful spirit.
Amanda Thompson Brandenburgh and Shining Star Productions was presented the Community Pride Award by County Judge Robert Newsom, a member of the 1994 Adult Leadership Class. Newsom pointed out their efforts to bring a variety of theatrical productions produced with local talent.
The Vision Award was presented to the Bobby McDonald family and renamed to honor McDonald for his vision for the community and its future.
Suputo Foods was named Large Business of the Year by last year’s winner Joe Don Pogue with Sulphur Springs Livestock and Dairy Auction. Pogue noted the history of the company and its current productivity and influence in the community.
Channel 18 Television was named Small Business of the Year. Chuck Sickles, with the Chamber of Commerce, noted the local programming produced and aired by the Suddenlink access channel owned and operated by KSST.
The chamber featured the High School Leadership Class in a video produced by the Sulphur Springs High School audio visual students.
