National 4-H Week Proclamation
County Judge Robert Newsom read the National 4-H Week Proclamation on the steps of the Hopkins County Courthouse on Monday afternoon. The community was invited and greeted by 4-H parents, members, and leaders. Decorations in “4-H green” covered the table and adorned the cake that was provided for all visitors.
Saltillo Lions Place First at Titus County Fair Cross Country Meet
SSHS Cross Country Wildcats Finish First; Lady Cats Finish Second
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams had overall good days Saturday as the Wildcats finished first and the Lady Cats second at a Mt. Pleasant meet. The course will also serve as the site for the district meet on October 19. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said nearly everyone on the teams had times that were personal bests.
For the Wildcats, Peyton Vickery finished third at the meet while Landon Thornton was close behind in fourth place. Andrew Escobar and Eli Sellers finished about ninth and ten in the race according to Coach Hicks. Three more runners had top fifteen finishes: Ed Ramirez, Alex Estrada and Nabian Ramirez.
For the Lady Cats, Lauren Helm finished in fourth place. Lady Cats finishers after Helm were Sydney Washburn, Gracie Boyer, Hannah Dixon and Taylor Robinson. This week the Wildcats and Lady Cats will run at a Lindale meet Thursday.
New Doctor at Christus Mother Francis Sulphur Springs
Dr. Tiffany Gebel is now serving the community of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. She is a board certified OB/GYN generalist with 7 years experience in private practice. Her office is located at 113 Airport Road along with Dr’s Doughtie and Fielder.
HOSPITAL MARKETING DIRECTOR SHERRY MOORE WITH DR. TIFFANY GEBEL
Tiffany Gebel, MD, FACOG
Board certified OB/GYN generalist with 7 years of experience in private practice.
Licenses:
Texas Medical License – Active since 2006
Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 2012
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2011, renewed yearly
Professional Experience:
Medical Associates of Navarro County Ob/Gyn Private practice (general), hospital employed Corsicana, TX
Courtview Ob/Gyn Private practice (general) Gastonia, NC
Education and Training:
Greenville University Hospital, Greenville, NC, Chief Resident Ob/Gyn 2008-2009
University of Texas Southwestern, St. Paul and Parkland- Dallas, TX
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, M.D. 2002
Texas A&M University College Station, TX, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science, cum laude 1998
Community and Administrative Work:
Healthy Woman Lecturer- series dedicated to the health of women, Safe-Sex
Education Lecturer for Corsicana Independent School District, YMCA youth sports
Volunteer- soccer coach, QA- Quality Assurance Physician for Navarro Regional
Early Dismissal for SSISD Friday, October 7
All students and staff in the Sulphur Springs ISD will be released an hour early on Friday, October 7th. Buses will also run one hour ahead of their regular schedule.
SSISD asks families to please make this adjustment to your schedule for the afternoon of Friday, October 7th.
Fashion Show Benefits Stand Up To Cancer
A style benefit event for ladies and teens is planned on Tuesday October 4 at 6pm at The Venue at Two Nineteen. The fashion and jewelry showcase with foods and desserts stands for a good cause. Donations at the door will benefit Stand Up to Cancer.
Marlene’s Sass and Class Boutique AND Beauty and Grace Boutique models will offer exciting new fall trends and colors, featuring maroon and wine, plus olive and deep green shades, the suede look, fringe from purses to boots and much more. Other sponsors are Danna’s, Secret Garden, Gourmet Kitchen and Company, Lyndsey’s Plates and Provisions and Itzy Bitzy Bakery.
The cause is especially exciting to organizer Marlene DeYong, who lost her father to cancer. When her son was a toddler, her father was given only three months to live; but thanks to research, her father lived an additional six years, giving her son the opportunity to get to know his grandfather, and allowing her father to have an influence in her son’s life.
Those attending the fashion event at 219 Main Street will have the opportunity to win gift certificates and enjoy the food and fun as well as the fashion show.
Cover Girl Contestants Prepare for 34th Annual Contest
Hopkins County Fall Festival Cover Girl contestants will compete October 18th and 20th to be crowned at the 34th Annual Cover Girl Contest conducted in the Civic Center. This is the 47th Annual Hopkins County Fall Festival.
Aleigh Bessonett
The reigning 2015-2016 Cover Girl, Aleigh Bessonett, a Senior at Miller Grove high school, is the daughter of Bill and Cherrie Bessonett. As a Lady Hornet, Aleigh participates in Cross Country, Basketball and Track. She is involved in National Honor Society,and 4-H, and is a member of the Brashear Baptist Youth Group. Aleigh would like to attend college to become a Social Worker or a Physical Therapist. Aleigh’s mother Cherrie George Bessonett, was the 1985 Cover Girl winner. Aleigh and Cherrie are the first Mother – Daughter Cover Girl winners in the history of the contest.
Contestants for Cover Girl this year are:
Jessica Smithers
Jessica Smithers, a Junior at Sulphur Springs High School, is the daughter of Cheyenne and Lisa Smithers. Jessica plays Softball and is involved in FFA. She works after school and on weekends at Little Caesars Pizza. Jessica plans to go to college after graduation. Her window is located at Celebration Antiques located on Connally St.
Maddie Peavler
Maddie Peavler, the daughter of Amber and Ken Sharp, and Tim Peavler, is a Junior at Yantis High School. She is the FFA Vice-President and on the Show Team , a Cheerleader, plays on the tennis team, and competes in UIL Feature Writing. She also works at the Brookshires in Emory. Maddie plans to go to college to become a dentist or dental hygienist. She would love to go to Texas A&M University, but Baylor has a great Dental Program. Maddie’s window is located on the square at Brumley’s Uniforms.
Demi Weatherford
Demi Weatherford,is a Junior at Miller Grove High School and is the daughter of Amanda May. She plays volley ball, basketball and track, and is involved in her church, National Honor Society, Yearbook Staff, and FFA, where she is an Officer.
She is also a Sunday school teacher. Demi plans to attend college. Her window is at Korr’s Health Food Store, located in the Spring Village Shopping Center.
Cami Froneberger
Cami Froneberger, the daughter of Andrew and Jennifer Froneberger, is a Junior at Miller Grove High School. She is involved with her youth group and volunteers at the Hopkins County Heritage Museum and Park. Cami plans to go to Texas A&M University to pursue a degree to become a Veterinarian. Her window is located at Flowerland Florist located on Gilmer St.
The Cover Girl contest is sponsored by Sulphur Springs Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. Flowers for the winners are donated by April Showers II. The Cover Girl Contest Judges are Karen Marts, Angela Jordan and Kayla Clawson. The Cover Girl Coordinator is Tracy Dennis.
“Updated” Indian Summer Days At Heritage Park; Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Winners
The Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park held Indian Summer days and the Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Saturday. Candle dipping, archaeology digs, Native American dancers and story tellers were present for children. All exhibits were open and in use. Black smiths, butter churners, and the grist mill were all in full swing.
Dutch oven cooks were at work most of the morning and by 11 a.m. the food was ready to be consumed. Donnie and Katie Martin won Best in Pot. First Place winners in the Meat Category were Diane Flagtrot and Sharon Richmond. Brittany and Chris Wilson were first in Vegetable. Richard Watkins placed first in Bread and Melinda and Paul Hitt were first in Dessert.
In the Youth Division Hunter Warren placed first; Michael Wood, 2nd; and Petee Price, 3rd.
Wildcats 1-1 in District Following Loss to Marshall
It was a tough night for the Wildcats at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night as Marshall defeated the Wildcats, 56-13 in a district game. The turning point of the game occurred with about seven minutes left in the second quarter as Mavericks linebacker Sheldon Williams intercepted a Wildcat pass in the flat and returned it for a touchdown.
A 14-7 Wildcat deficit increased to 21-7. Marshall scored four more touchdowns in the second and third quarters to run the score to 49-7. The Wildcats managed to score on a touchdown pass from quarterback Ryan Humphries to receiver Simeon Taylor in the second quarter and on a one yard TD run from back Searn Rodgers in the fourth quarter.
Marshall made several key 3rd down conversions and passed the ball effectively at times. The Wildcats struggled to make first downs on several key short yardage situations.
The Wildcats and Marshall are now both 1-1 in district play. Both now have 2-4 records as well.
The Wildcats will play Texas High on the road next Friday night.
Lady Cats Roll Over Marshall; First Place Showdown Set for Tuesday
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said his team did what they needed to do as the Lady Cats rolled over Marshall, 3-0 Friday in Wildcats Gym. Coach Maness said Lady Cats servers made only three errors in the three sets.
He singled out Imani Taylor for her serving. At one point in the third set, Taylor had 13 straight serves for points. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with ten kills. Tori Moore had a team leading 24 assists along with 11 digs. Anden Hammack led the Lady Cats with 14 digs. Jefferson had a block solo and Jefferson and Autumn Tanton had one block assist each.
The Lady Cats ended the first half of district play with a 5-1 record. They are 26-8 for the season. They have a first place showdown with Hallsville in Wildcats Gym next Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Hallsville is the only district team to defeat the Lady Cats this season in district play. The Lady Bobcats won at home back on September 9.
