Yantis School Board Considers Appointment of Acting Superintendent
Yantis School Board enters executive session to consider the possible appointment of an acting superintendent shortly after the start of tonight’s board regular session at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Following the recent defeat of an increase in taxes for the school district, the superintendent tendered his resignation. The board president will make remarks following the opening Pledge of Allegiance.
Following the executive session, the board will vote on any directions determined during the executive session. They will also consider changes to the District calendar for UIL Academic meet, consider district pay dates and discuss adding Wood County 4-H to Extracurricular status.
Froneberger Instructs PJC-Sulphur Springs Night Welding Class
NIGHT WELDING CLASS David Christiansen, center, of Campbell, and Marcus Young, right, of Sulphur Springs, students in the nighttime welding class at Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center, cut metal pieces to use in their welding projects. Overseeing their work is Dan Froneberger, left, instructor of the night class. For more information about this and other workforce training programs, call 903-885-1232.
Commerce Police Explorer Program Plans Fun Run Fundraiser
The Explore the Blue 5k/1 mile fun run is a fundraiser for the Commerce Police Department Explorer Program which allows teens from the ages of 14 to 21 to explore a career in Law Enforcement and leadership. The 5k will be held on October 8th and the race starts at 8am. The race will start in the 1900 block of Alamo Street in front of the City of Commerce City Hall.
Alex Suarez invites those would like to donate but cannot attend, to go to www.exploretheblue.org and click on the 5k fun run tag to donate. At the website one may register for the race and/or purchase a t-shirt to support the program.
Bookworm Box Author Signing
Local best-selling author and owner of the Bookworm Box, Colleen Hoover, held a book signing at The Venue At Two Nineteen on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. 18 authors from various states and cities were a part of the signing. Authors included Fisher Amelie, Leighton Riley, Michelle Mankin, ME Carter, Susan Stoker, Cathlin Shahriary, Leslie Fear, Dawn L. Chiletz, Molly McAdams, Tillie Cole, Sara Ney, Colleen Hoover, Rachel Schneider, RK Lilley, Jessica Prince, Brenda Rothert, and SJ Sawyer. Many of the authors are self-published and fall under the New Adult, Young Adult,and Romance categories.
The Bookworm Box is a non-profit organization that donates money earned from a monthly book subscription box and book sales to various charities, local and non-local. The monthly subscription box includes “book swag” and signed books. The Bookworm Box has already donated over half a million dollars to charity since their start up in February of 2015. Some of the charities that have received donations recently include The Dinner Bell, Healthcare Foundation, Feeding America, Sole Hope, Walk to End Lupus, and several more.
DPS Stop Leads to Pool’s Arrest
A DPS traffic stop for speeding led to the arrest of Mason Kyle Pool, 20, of Sulphur Springs. The DPS trooper found that a warrant for Pool’s arrest had been issue for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Felony 2.
Pool is in Hopkins County Jail and his bond was set at $50,000.
Multiple Fire Departments, Jail Trustees, and Sheriff’s Department Drone Assist with Structure, Grass Fire Friday
An all-call was issued by the Hopkins County Fire Chief Friday as a structure fire and grass fire on County Road 2399 was raging as the first on the scene arrived.
According to Andy Endsley, County Fire Chief, a mobile home fire was eventually contained and many of the personal possessions of the residents were saved. The residents were not at home at the time of the fire. He stated that all volunteer departments were called out, Winnsboro Fire Department also assisted as did trustees from the Hopkins County jail.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s office drone was utilized to gain a better view of the direction of the grass fire. Thick smoke as the tall grass burned and smoke from the nearby house clouded the ability of the firefighters to determine the direction in which the fire was traveling. Once that was determined, thanks to the drone, the Winnsboro Department’s dozer was used to assist in containing the fire, according to Endsley. He stated by the time the structure fire and the grass fire were extinguished, he and all involved were exhausted.
Endsley said the cause of the fires had not been determined at this time. He stated that the County Fire Marshall would be at the scene Saturday to begin his investigation into the cause of the fire.
Greenville Pilot, Mechanic Named to Top Honors for Air Evac Lifeteam Region 5
Vince Hendricksmeyer, pilot and base pilot supervisor for the Greenville Air Evac Lifeteam base, was recently honored as the Region 5 Base Pilot Supervisor of the Year and Uvaldo Alonso, mechanic for the Greenville Air Evac Lifeteam base, was recently honored as the company’s Region 5 Mechanic of the year. Region 5 includes the 25 Air Evac Lifeteam bases in the state of Texas.
Mark Fisher, regional director of flight operations, said the Base Pilot Supervisor of the Year is presented to Base Pilot Supervisors who lead by example, exhibit excellent communication skills, promote a safety culture, mentor pilots with lesser experience, and build team unity. Hendricksmeyer stepped in during the past year when the base was without a permanent program director.
David Granowski, regional director of maintenance, said Alonso is an exceptional mechanic. “Uvaldo is an outstanding and honest individual,” Granowski said. “His attention to detail and the care for his aircraft are incredible. He is always willing to go the extra mile for his family, base and the Southwest Regional Maintenance Office.”
Air Evac Lifeteam, headquartered in O’Fallon, Mo., is the largest independently owned and operated air medical service provider in the United States, with more than 125 air medical bases across 15 states. Air Evac is the preeminent provider of helicopter emergency medical services to communities in need of rapid medical transport to advanced emergency healthcare.
Flight crews, consisting of a pilot, flight nurse and flight paramedic, are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to the scene of an emergency, or provide transportation between medical facilities
Region 5 includes all of the Air Evac Lifeteam bases in the state of Texas. The Base Mechanic of the Year is presented to the employee who has contributed to the performance of the assigned base/region, and to the overall mission of Air Evac Lifeteam.
Lady Cats Regain Focus to Defeat Greenville in Three
A key moment occurred for the Lady Cats’ volleyball team Friday afternoon as they trailed Greenville, 20-16 in their first set in Wildcats Gym. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness called timeout and strongly challenged his team to snap out of it. He told them they weren’t mentally in the gym yet.
After the match, Coach Maness said the team had a lot of things on their mind and their focus was not where it needed to be at first. The Lady Cats responded and took nine of the next ten points to capture set one, 25-21. The Lady Cats went on win the match 3-0 by taking the next two sets 25-18 and 25-19. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats to victory with a team leading 11 kills and 10 digs. She also had one block assist. Tori Moore had 22 assists. Anden Hammack contributed three service aces and 8 digs.
The Lady Cats are now 2-1 in district play. They have a bye next Tuesday and will return to district play next Friday at Pine Tree. The Lady Cats improved their season record to 23-8.
Whitehouse Outscores Wildcats 49-31
Whitehouse won their sixth straight football game against Sulphur Springs downing the Wildcats, 49-31 Friday night on Homecoming at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Wildcats were unable to keep up with the Whitehouse offense. Whitehouse scored on five touchdown passes, on a short run and on an interception return for a TD.
Wildcats quarterback Ryan Humphries threw touchdown passes to Simeon Taylor in the first quarter and to Landry Tyson late in the fourth quarter. Back Searn Rodgers ran for a touchdown. Angel Tavera kicked a field goal and Austin Dodd picked up a fumble and ran it into the end zone on a punt situation that featured a high snap and a fumble by the punter.
The Wildcats only trailed 21-17 late in the second quarter when they lost a fumble inside their own twenty with just minutes left before halftime. Whitehouse scored with just 1:04 left in the second quarter and took a 28-17 lead into the halftime break. Whitehouse increased their lead with two TD passes in the third quarter to lead 42-17. After Whitehouse scored on an interception return for a TD, the Wildcats scored on a late TD pass that brought the final score to 49-31 in favor of Whitehouse.
The Wildcats are now 1-3 for the season. They open district play at Pine Tree next Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Emily Johnson Named 2016 Homecoming Queen
Emily Johnson was named Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen 2016 Friday night in pregame activities at Gerald Prim Stadium. Princesses are Tori Moore and Cindy Arellano. The SSHS student body made the tough decision.
Kamryn Wimberley is on the varsity soccer team and she is in HKK. Story Thompson is active in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, FFA and cheerleading.
Summer Brooks is also a cheerleader and she is in National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society.
Jaye Doughtie is a varsity softball player and is in Health Science Technical Education, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society and Key Club.
Faith Singleton is a varsity soccer player and is also active in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Student Council, National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society.
Cindy Arellano is in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, Key Club, Health Science Technology Education and UIL Academics.
Emily Johnson is one of three Drum Majors for the Wildcats Marching Band, is the Senior Class President, Historian for the Student Council and is also in National Honor Society, Key Club, Business Professionals of America and UIL Academics.
Lauren Helm in on the varsity soccer team and varsity cross country team. She is also in National Honor Society and Key Club.
Savanna McAfee is in Key Club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is President of HKK, is on a Dance Competition Team and is a member of the varsity choir.
Tori Moore plays varsity volleyball and basketball and is in Key Club, National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society.
Hannah Crowson plays varsity softball and is in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, the Leadership Class and Key Club.
Kylie Cooper is a cheerleader co-captain and is in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Key Club, Leadership Class, is vice-President of HKK and is in National Honor Society.
