Wildcats Soccer Lose in Shootout
The Hallsville Bobcats defeated the Wildcats’ soccer team 5-4 Friday night in a shootout after the two teams ended up tied 1-1 after regulation and overtime.
The Wildcats’ first kicker in the shootout, Brandon Diosdado, had his shot blocked by the Bobcats’ goalkeeper. The other four Wildcats kickers scored as did all five Hallsville kickers. Hallsville scored the games first goal at 25:39 of the first half. Just over 5 minutes later at 20:31, Wildcat Chris Espinoza scored on a penalty kick after the Bobcats committed a foul in the big box. Neither team could score during the second half and during both halves of overtime.
The Wildcats end the first half of district play with 1 win, 2 shootout losses and 3 outright losses. The Wildcats are 8-4-3 for the season. The Wildcats open the second half of district play at home as they play host to Pine Tree next Tuesday. The Pirates were too much for the Wildcats, winning 5-1 at home, back on January 27.
Yantis ISD Board Attracts Five Seeking Full Term Seats; Three Seek to Fill Unexpired Term
At the end of the filing dead line in Yantis, five have filed for the full terms available on the Yantis School Board and three have filed for the unexpired term.
Filing for full terms are Shannon Hall, Mike Allen, Jennifer McKeever, Melissa Stephens, and Kay Glenn.
Filing for the unexpired term are Joey Bush, Tyra Gilbreath Kenemore, and April Johnson.
Incumbents Only Seek Seats on Sulphur Springs School Board
For Sulphur Springs School Board, only the two incumbents, Robbin Vaughn and Robert Cody, filed for re-election. Both filed on the first day available. No others filed by the end of the day Friday, February 17, the final day to file.
Mrs. Vaughn has served as board secretary and currently serves as vice-president of the board. She was elected to the Board in 2014. She was elected as Vice President in 2016. Mrs. Vaughn is a Juvenile Probation Officer with the 8th Judicial District Juvenile Probation Office in Sulphur Springs. Cody is board secretary. Robert Cody was elected to the Board in 2014. He was elected board secretary in 2016. Mr. Cody is the Corporate Controller for GSC Enterprises, Inc. in Sulphur Springs.
Froneberger Files for Place 6 Sulphur Springs City Council
Friday afternoon, Dan Froneberger filed for Place 6 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Froneberger joins Brad Burgin and Charles Oxford as candidates for the seat.
For Place 7, incumbent John Sellers and Andy Lowen have filed.
Currently on the council in Place 6 is Kayla Price-Mitchell, who will not seek re-election. Mrs. Price-Mitchell told KSST News that she has enjoyed serving on the council and that it was a difficult decision to not seek re-election. However, she desires to pursue other interests and available time to invest in her pursuits is limited. She has served as mayor of the city during her time on the council. She was appointed to fill a term for one year and then was re-elected to a full term which ends this year.
Filing ends at the end of the business day Friday, February 17, 2017. May 6th is election day.
Eight Tips for a Healthy Heart By Johanna Hicks
Eight Tips for a Health Heart
To continue with the topic on heart health that I started last week, think of your heart as a metronome. It keeps the beat to your body’s daily functions, pushing blood near and far to nourish every cell and fiber. As a powerhouse organ, you’ll want to keep your heart in tip-top shape, especially those who have diabetes, which can up your risk for heart disease. Laurence Sperling, professor of medicine in cardiology and director of the Emory Heart Disease Prevention Center in Atlanta, shares eight tips for keeping your heart healthy:
1) Exercise more. You don’t have to run five miles daily to get a good workout. Just taking more steps, if you’re counting, can have a benefit. The muscles are involved in the utilization of glucose, so regular moderate exercise is critical to individuals with diabetes. It’s important to build some regular activity into your life.
2) Sit less. Many of us spend our days in a seated position—whether at work, driving, watching TV, or using a computer. “A recent paper basically said that … if you’re sedentary more than 10 hours a day, that correlates with risk for vascular disease,” says Sperling. You may have to get creative to reduce your sitting time. Maybe going for a stroll around the office every 60 or 90 minutes is an option.
3) Eat well. Consume plenty of non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products. Fruits are beneficial, as well as whole grains. Just remember that they have carbohydrates, so if you have diabetes, count them as part of your carbohydrate intake for the meal.
4) Slash Sugar. Small changes can have big benefits: Cut out sugar-sweetened beverages, foods with added sugars, processed carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, and white potatoes, for instance), and curb your alcohol intake. “Alcohol is fermented sugar, and when your body breaks it down, it becomes sugar,” Sperling says.
5) Set goals. Losing weight and maintaining weight require different behaviors, but both are important. When losing weight, don’t get fixated on an ideal number. Focus on attainable goals, and weigh yourself often. To lose weight, you’ll need to either eat 500 fewer calories a day, burn 500 extra calories, or some combination of diet and exercise. To maintain your weight, Sperling recommends eating a healthy breakfast and being active—walking counts—almost every day.
6) Manage stress. Exercise, meditation, relaxation, music, and art help with stress management and heart health. Stress releases hormones in our body, and many of these hormones raise our blood sugar. Stress also impacts the blood vessels, making it harder for them to relax, which increases the risk of heart disease. Try to discern for yourself some things you can do to diffuse stress in your life.
7) Sleep better. Much like stress, poor sleep can raise stress hormones. One thing that can make getting a good night sleep difficult for people is sleep apnea, a condition many people don’t even realize they have. Symptoms include loud snoring, spells where you stop breathing at night, and excessive sleepiness during the day. Talk with your doctor if you experience any of these. It could be affecting your glucose control and upping your risk for hypertension and heart disease.
8) Know your numbers. Keep track of your health stats using a chart or log, Sperling suggests. Check your blood pressure regularly (and blood sugar, if you have diabetes). “People can give you advice, direction, and information, but actual behavioral changes come through a good partnership between the patient and physician,” says Sperling.
Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
I’m pleased to announce the 2017 Spring “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” series. Write these dates on your calendar and call our office to sign up!
– Tuesday, April 4 – topic is “Getting Started: How Food Affects Your Blood Glucose.” We’ll discuss food labels, food groups, carbohydrate choices and meal planning.
– Thursday, April 6 – topic is “Are You Eating the Right Number of Carbs? Let’s Find Out!” Discussion will focus on how to check your blood sugar, traveling with diabetes, and foods with more and less carbohydrates.
– Tuesday, April 11 – “Beyond Diet: Improving your Blood Glucose with Physical Activity” is the topic. We’ll discuss the aerobic and resistance exercise, explore proper footwear, and have fun in the process!
– Thursday, April 13 – “Improving Your Blood Glucose Control with Medication” will be led by experts in the field of diabetes medicines. We’ll also discuss managing diabetes while eating out.
– Tuesday, April 18 – This is our “graduation day” as we discuss “Having your Cake and Eating it, Too While Avoiding Complications.” Discussion will focus on various diabetes complications and how to prevent or delay them. We’ll also explore what your numbers should be (Hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.)
The series will be offered at 1:30 and 6:00 p.m. each day, so choose the time that works best for you! All sessions will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street, in Sulphur Springs. A one-time fee of $25 (payable at the first session) covers materials, refreshments, recipes, supplementary materials, and door prizes. Please call 903-885-3443 to sign up.
Closing Thought
Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.
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]
Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast This Saturday
The Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast is set for this Saturday, February 18th, 2017. The event will be held in the Sulphur Springs Civic Center from 7 AM to 2 PM. Tickets will be $7 and children under 6 eat free. There will be all you can eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. The funds raised at this event will be used for scholarships for Hopkins County students and local children charities.
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.
