NETBIO Sale Produces Another Record
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) pre-conditioned stocker and feeder sale is in the habit of setting records, and the September 21 sale was no exception.
STANDING TALL This Brahman heifer was keeping an eye on sale barn co-owners David Fowler, bottom right, and auctioneer Joe Don Pogue.
Not only was there a full house of buyers, sellers and interested cattle producers, but also the 5,715 head of cattle consigned was a record for this fall sale. The number of sellers (shippers) continues to grow. A total of 256 sellers consigned cattle to the sale.
“The quality of cattle overall was very good,” said David Fowler, co-owner of the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission where the NETBIO sale is conducted six times a year. “There is always some plainer cattle, but there is a market for those, too. There is still a good demand for replacement heifers as well.”
Fowler added that some of the lighter cattle purchased were destined to pasture for grazing.
There was excellent buyer attendance, along with some buyers bidding over the Internet. Fowler said there were several livestock feed yard representatives at the sale. There were a total of 38 buyers who purchased cattle at an average of $805.70 per head. This was slightly below the average per head in July but strong for today’s market.
“The market (for NETBIO calves) was sure better than on un-weaned calves,” Fowler said of the pre-conditioned and weaned calves that went through the sale. “Producers are sure being rewarded for their efforts and that is what the NETBIO pre-conditioned sale is all about.”
QUALITY CATTLE This pen of 27 Brings heifers drew a lot of interest from bidders.
The NETBIO Sale gives producers a market to offer their pre-conditioned and weaned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities. NETBIO membership has grown continuously since its inception in 1998, representing dozens of Texas counties and several states.
The final sale of the year is the anniversary sale that will be held on November 16. The weaning deadline for calves entering this sale is Oct. 2. The deadline for the last booster is Oct. 17.
This anniversary sale will continue its tradition of providing a BBQ lunch with all the trimmings for the participants. All the sales are held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission and auctioneer Joe Don Pogue’s gavel falls at 1 p.m.
Wildcats Tennis Stresses Ethics, Character
Coaching high school athletes can be about much more than just wins and losses. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez also stresses ethics and character. He also expects his players to treat their opponents on the court with respect. Despite a 19-0 district loss to state ranked Texas High at the Wildcats Tennis Complex Tuesday afternoon, Coach Martinez calls Tuesday the best day since he’s been coach here.
He says he is looking for positive attitude and total effort and he adds he got that from his players Tuesday. Coach Martinez says the players did not embarrass themselves on the court and left the court with their heads held high. One player proudly told him he played his opponent close despite a loss. Coach Martinez says the confidence his players earned against the Tigers should help them in district matches coming up. He praised his team for their play and the Texas High coach also said he saw a lot of improvement from the young Wildcats.
The Wildcats are now 1-2 in district play and 3-3 for the season. The Wildcats resume district play next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant.
Second Annual NETBIO Ribeye Roundup October 7
Since NETBIO (Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization) and the Texas Agri-life Extension Service began assisting independent cow/calf producers in promoting the beef industry, the concept has grown beyond the borders of the state. Today, beef producers and agribusiness representatives work together through pre-conditioning and marketing to optimize their product to beef buyers. A celebration of this success is planned on Friday October 7 on Celebration Plaza with the second annual NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic “Ribeye Roundup” cookoff.
Cook Teams will compete for cash prizes and a free concert begins at 3:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $25 and includes a steak, baked potato, salad, and dessert. The Sulphur Springs High School Culinary Arts class will prepare the potato, salad, and dessert while the steak will be provided from the grills of the contestants.
Ticket locations: all Texas Heritage National Bank branches, Alliance Bank downtown Sulphur Springs, Jay Hodge Chevrolet and Brookshires in Sulphur Springs, City National Bank downtown and Mockingbird branches in Sulphur Springs, Potts Feed in Quitman and City National Bank in Emory.
NETBIO Members Dwyatt Bell and Mario Villarino
Glover Sentenced to Two Years for Injury to Child
Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court, Ashley Glover, 30 of Sulphur Springs was sentenced to two years in prison for injury to a child following a plea agreement. Glover was arrested in August of this year after a child in her care tested positive for drugs during an investigation by Child Protective Services. The offense occurred on July 25, 2016.
Chamber Connection September 22
By Lezley Brown
The deadline has come and gone for last year’s cooks to keep their stew site, but we will always take entries for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off. The absolute deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the Cooks Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goodie bags, and a list of rules and regulations for the Stew Cook-off. Please make plans to be there!!! T-shirts will be available for purchase that night. Call the Chamber for additional information, (903) 885-6515.
Fall Festival is selling tickets for the October 22nd Hometown Sounds Concert featuring Hannah Kirby
Tickets went on sale Thursday, September 1st for the Hannah Kirby and Mansion Family Hometown Sounds Concert on October 22nd. Tickets are on sale online at www.outhousetickets.com and cost $17.50 each. The concert will be held in the Civic Center Auditorium.
Ribbon Cutting for Access Physicians on Tuesday, September 20th at 5 p.m.
Access Physicians Multispecialty Clinic of Sulphur Springs hosted their ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, September 20th at 5 p.m. They are located at 107 Medical Circle. Access Physicians Multispecialty Clinic serves the traditional brick-and-mortar clinic with telemedicine, connecting rural patients and staff to urban specialties. They provide Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Neurology, and Psychiatry services.
Workforce Solutions will host its annual LEAP Conference on September 23rd from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Workforce Solutions of Northeast Texas is hosting its annual LEAP (Learning Endorsements and Professions) Youth Expo on Friday, September 23rd. This event is very much like a job fair except that it is geared to educate eighth graders and help guide them as they make their endorsement selections heading into high school. Workforce Solutions is seeking a wide variety of companies and businesses to attend the LEAP Youth Expo to describe your business and expose eighth graders to all career avenues after graduation. Since students now choose their high school endorsements while in eighth grade, the Expo is perfect for them. Please consider attending this Expo and taking visuals and information to give away. They will be so thankful to have you there! Please call Bart Spivy at (903)794-9490 ext. 513 with any questions.
SS Health and Rehab will host a Back the Blue Benefit on September 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab will host a Back the Blue Benefit on Friday, September 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be selling baked potatoes, cookies, and water for $7. You must RSVP your order by 9/21 to Chelsea at (903)335-1125. All proceeds got to Sulphur Springs Police Department to help fund new safety equipment.
4-H Foods Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. at the Extension Office
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is hosting a 4-H Foods Fun Day on Saturday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. at the Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. This is a hands on workshop where participants will learn how to make great food related gifts for teachers, parents, and more! Please RSVP by calling (903) 885-3443.
Sulphur Bluff will host its annual Banquet and Auction on Saturday, September 24th at 6 p.m.
Sulphur Bluff is having its annual banquet and auction on Saturday the 24th. Tickets are $20 before/$25 at the door. A full fish fry supper will be served. Chicken will also be available. Your ticket will include the first round of Bingo. There will be live and silent auctions. The event begins at 6pm. Please call 903-243-6222 to reserve tickets. There will be four people from the Sulphur Bluff community honored this year.
ETX Phone Repair will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, September 30th
Please make plans to attend the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for ETX Phone Repair, located at 1007 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs, on Friday, September 30th at noon. ETX Phone Repair will be giving away wonderful door prizes such as Otter Box cases and more to those who attend. They will also be grilling food for us! See you there!
Downtown Business Association will sponsor The 7th Annual Photo Walk, October 1st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Downtown Business Association will sponsor the 7th Annual Photo Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Bobby McDonald will lead the event. Please meet at Plain & Fancy. Pictures will be taken of the beautiful downtown and the Historical Museum. This fun, exciting event is FREE to everyone interested. The trolley will transport photographers to the museum and back. See you Saturday, October 1st, at 9 a.m. at Plain & Fancy!
Lights of Life 3rd Annual Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st from 7:30 a.m. to noon
The Lights of Life 3rd Annual Half Marathon benefitting the HC Health Care Foundation is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Celebration Plaza. Registration fees are $75 for individuals (13.1 miles), $80 2 Person Partner Relay ($40 per participant, 6.5 miles each), and $100 for a 4 Person Team Relay ($25 per participant, 3.28 miles each). You may register online at www.getmeregistered.com/lightsoflifehalf or by dropping off an entry form at Fieldhouse Sports or the Health Care Foundation. Checks should be made out to the HC Foundation.
Dutch Oven Cook-off and Indian Summer Days is scheduled Saturday, October 1st, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hopkins County Heritage Park will host Indian Summer Days with the John Chester Dutch Oven Cook-off on Saturday, October 1st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry fee to the Indian Summer Days is $3.00 per person and includes food and fun for the whole family! Enjoy live music, tin punch, hide tanning, digging for artifacts, wood carvers, rug loomers, blacksmith work, and more. While there, you may purchase an all you can eat plate for $5.00 to the Dutch Oven Cook-off. Teams will be preparing a meat, vegetable, bread, and dessert. To enter the Dutch Oven Cook-off, call Rick Wilson at (903) 885-9692.
FUMC will host Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, October 2nd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Blessing of the Pets, hosted by First United Methodist Church, will host a blessing of the Pets on Sunday, October 2nd. This is your chance to take your pet to Buford Park for a Blessing from a United Methodist Minister. It is a Come and Go from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you are bringing a reptile or unusual pet, please bring them in a cage! Sounds fun!! Make plans to go!
Stand Up to Cancer Fashion Show to be held on Tuesday, October 4th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Marlene’s Sass & Class Boutique, Beauty Grace Boutique, and The Venue at two nineteen are hosting a Stand Up to Cancer Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 4th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Entry fee is a $5 minimum donation, and the fashion show will be held at The Venue, 219 Main Street in Sulphur Springs.
The Fall Festival will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 6th at 5 p.m.
Please make plans to attend The Fall Festival’s Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 6th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center in Sulphur Springs. They will cutting this ribbon to kick off their great big week of events that will include the parade, the Cover Girl Contest, Hometown Sounds Concert, and the actual Fall Festival that Friday and Saturday. See you there!
NETBIO’s Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup is slated for Friday, October 7th beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Cook-off and Dinner presented by NETBIO on Celebration Plaza on Friday, October 7th. The steak dinner tickets are $25 each and include a steak, baked potato, salad, and dessert. The free concert begins at 3:30 p.m. with Matt Dunn. Sarah Hobbs follows at 5:30 p.m., and Jake Hooker & The Outsiders will perform at 8:00 p.m. For additional information, visit www.facebook.com/ribeyeroundup. This is such a fun AND delicious event!
The 9th Annual Help-A-Child Tractor Pull and Cook-off will be held Saturday, October 8th at 9 a.m.
Help-A-Child will host their 9th Annual Tractor Pull with a Chili and Brisket Cook-off on Saturday, October 8th beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The Antique Tractor Pull and Show will begin at 9 a.m. There is no admission fee, but donations will be accepted for the charities. The Chili Cook-off begins at 11:30 a.m. with all you can eat chili and Dutch Oven cobbler for $5. There will be a Live Public Auction at noon, and the Brisket Cook-off begins at 3 p.m. The winners of the Brisket Cook-off will be announced at 5 p.m. The Stone Groove Band will play at 5 p.m. featuring Sadie Evans, the 2016 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen. Finally, the Hot-Rod Garden Tractor Pull will be held at 6 p.m. Tickets for that are $10 and will be sold at the door beginning at 4 p.m. The Help-A-Child benefit is conducted by the Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge #246, the Sulphur Springs Masonic Lodge #221, the Hopkins Masonic Lodge #180, and the Delta Masonic Lodge #1240.
The Senior Citizens Center will host a Walk to Remember on Thursday, October 6th at 6 p.m.
The Senior Citizens Center will host a Walk to Remember benefiting Terrific Tuesdays on Thursday, October 6th at 6 p.m. The Walk will be held at The Gardens at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. The goal is to pause and remember friends and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Senility, and Stroke. There is a $20 registration fee that includes a t-shirt. Sponsor booths with information and goodies will be in attendance. For more information, contact Karon Weatherman at (903) 885-1661. Terrific Tuesdays meets each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Trinity Harvest Hosts Biker Sunday on October 9th at 10:30 a.m.
Trinity Harvest will host Biker Sunday on October 9th at 10:30 a.m. Biker Sunday will be a fun day with free food, biker games, and door prizes. Trinity Harvest is located at 1150 Shannon Road E in Sulphur Springs. For more information, visit www.thcog.org.
Tuesday, October 11th is the date for the 10th Annual Senior Citizens Expo
The Hopkins County Marketers Association is hosting the 10th Annual Senior Citizens Expo on Tuesday, October 11th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at League Street Church of Christ, 1100 S. League Street in Sulphur Springs. There will be free health screenings and checks including cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, height/weight, body composition, and blood oxygen levels. Educational information will available on pre-need counseling, hospice, home health, durable medical equipment and insurance questions. Flu shots will also be available.
Texas A&M University – Commerce is hosting Rachel Cruz on Tuesday, October 11th at 5:30 p.m.
#1 Best Selling Author, Rachel Cruz, daughter of Dave Ramsey, will speak at Texas A&M University – Commerce in the Ferguson Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11th. The admission is free, and the first 300 attendees will receive a free copy of her new book, 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2016 Stew Cook Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 p.m.
All cooks signed up for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the Cooks Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goodie bags, and a list of rules and regulations for the Stew Cook-off. Please make plans to be there!!! T-shirts will be available for purchase that night.
Pumpkins-on-the-Square presented by SSDBA will be held Saturday, October 15th
Pumpkins-on-the-Square, a tasting and table scaping, will be held on Saturday, October 15th. Contestant Entry Cost is $20, and participants ages 18 or younger are $10. Judging will be held at 10 a.m. on Celebration Plaza. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and is free to the public. Contestants make enter one or more food items including soup, bread, dessert, or miscellaneous. The table scaping rules state that a pumpkin must be incorporated into the design. Please call Linda Galligher at Alliance Bank, (903) 885-2187, for additional information and to submit registrations. If you love pumpkin, this event was made for you!!!
Celebration Plaza’s Yoga on the Square will be offered from 9 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The Celebration Market will be held on Celebration Plaza from 6-10 p.m. and the Monty Tipps will provide your entertainment starting at 7:30 p.m.
Lezley Brown
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
Woman Attacks Brother With Knife, Resists Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police were called to a disturbance in the 700 block of Fuller Street Wednesday night shortly before 11 p.m. There the officer found Kyri Shakur Ivery, 23, in the yard of the residence yelling and acting belligerent.
When the officer asked her to calm down, she began to curse and yell again. As he attempted to restrain her, she pulled away and resisted the officer. As he used necessary force, she scratched his wrist. Following her restraint, the officer’s investigation found that she had attacked her brother with a knife and bit him as he tried to wrestle the knife from her.
Ivery is in Hopkins County Jail awaiting a magistrates’ hearing Thursday morning. She is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon a Felony 2, assault on Public Servant a Felony 3, and a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest.
Terrific Tuesday Fundraiser
It’s the season for Terrific Tuesdays funding! The local program provides a day of respite care for persons over age 50 with forms of memory loss. Terrific Tuesdays is held each Tuesday from 9am til 2pm at First United Methodist Church, downtown Sulphur Springs. Annually, cost to operate the program runs about $10,000. The fundraising drive is in progress through October 6 with a series of mini-walks held at area nursing home and assisted living facilities. (see schedule below) The main event, the Walk to Remember, is set for the evening of Thursday October 6 at 6pm along the walking path in the Gardens at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs will have some great prizes. Anyone can participate at any of the walks with a registration fee of $20. Donations are welcome any time of year. To contribute, make checks payable to Terrific Tuesdays , mail to 150 MLK Drive, Sulphur Springs Tx 75482 or phone 903-885-1661.
Thursday, Sept. 22th at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab – 10:00 am
Monday, Sept. 26th at Rock Creek Health and Rehab – 10:30 am
Tuesday, Sept. 27th at Sulphur Springs Senior Center – 9:30 am During Fit and Strong
Wednesday, Sept. 28th at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab. – 10:00 am
Thursday, Sept. 29th at Hopkins Place Assisted Living – 10:00 am
Friday, Sept. 30th at Wesley House/Wesley Oaks – 10:00 am
BIG WALK will be Thursday, October 6th at 6:00 at The Gardens at CHRISTUS Mother Frances –
Sulphur Springs Hospital.
Wildcats to Face Pine Tree as District Season Begins
The beginning of district play is in effect, a new season and Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens is ready for a fresh start. Coach Owens had his media gathering Wednesday morning to discuss the first district game at Pine Tree Friday. The Wildcats were 1-3 in pre-district games.
He said there seemed to be more pep in the players’ steps at practice this week. They enjoyed a freak rain during bright sunshine at Monday’s practice. Coach Owens said the coaching staff challenged the players on Saturday and again Monday.
Pine Tree has started 0-4 this year under new head coach Kerry Lane, a former Gilmer assistant coach and passing game coordinator. He’s only been on the job two months as he replaced David Collins, now head coach at Richardson Pearce. Pine Tree, under Coach Collins showed some resurgence last year going 4-6 and 3-4 in district play. One of those wins was over the Wildcats, 31-14 at Emory Rains. Coach Owens said Pine Tree features a large quarterback who likes to rumble with the football. Sophomore Keshon Williams is 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds. The chief Pirate running back threat is veteran senior Maliq Owens. Coach Owens is very impressed with senior and rugged H-Back Shaffer Russell, who also plays inside linebacker. He said Pine Tree also likes to get the ball in the hands of speedy wide receiver Kenny Jackson. Pine Tree has losses this year to Jacksonville, Pittsburg, Kilgore and Henderson.
Coach Owens also listed some keys to a Wildcat win Friday. He said the offense needs to be more consistent. He said if the team can have some early success Friday it would increase their confidence. Some Wildcats need to make some plays. The defense must tackle well. The offensive line needs to maintain their blocks and finish plays. Finally the offense needs to take care of the ball.
Gordon Sentenced to Seven Years Following Third DWI 3rd or More Conviction
In Eighth Judicial District Court Wednesday, David Gordon, 56, was sentenced to seven years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for his third DWI conviction. His third arrest for DWI resulted from an accident in May 2015 that sent a Hopkins County teenager to then Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Gordon had received felony probation for his two previous DWI 3rd convictions, according to the District Attorney’s office.
David Gordon, shown here with injuries following the May, 2015 accident, was sentenced to seven years in TDJC Wednesday.
In testimony Wednesday, it was established that Gordon was riding a motorcycle and at the intersection of Carter and Calvert Street on Sunday night May 30, 2015 around 8:45 p.m. when his cycle hit one of three bicycle riders on the street. Two riders were able to avoid the accident by going to opposite sides of the street.
Due to injuries to Gordon a field sobriety test could not be administered and a blood draw was necessary to test his blood alcohol level. Gordon’s eye was swollen shut as well as other facial swelling. He refused the test. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Eddie Moon then acquired a search warrant for the blood draw that was signed by County Judge Robert Newsom. His blood alcohol level was 0.263 well over the 0.08 level for drunk driving.
Local attorney and former District Attorney Frank Long represented Gordon. Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison prosecuted the case.
