Game Day: SSHS Homecoming; Volleyball; Cross County
It’s Homecoming for the Wildcats and Friday night they welcome Whitehouse to Gerald Prim Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Whitehouse comes in with a 2-1 record with wins over Hallsville and Chapel Hill and a loss last week to Carthage. The Wildcats are 1-2. They beat Sherman here, lost at Disney World to Seminole Ridge, Florida and lost last week at Paris. Whitehouse won last year’s game 66-21. Whitehouse has now won five in a row in the series. Wildcats Coach Greg Owens, in his eleventh year at Sulphur Springs, is 5-7 versus Whitehouse as coach here. Adam Cook is in his fourth year as Whitehouse Coach. Coach Owens says this game has been a hot rivalry game in years past but it’s cooled down considerably the past few years. We’ll have all the game action for you Friday night on KSST radio. We will also videotape the game for replay on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable Sunday night at 8 p.m. and Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats’ volleyball team is hoping to rack up another district win Friday at home as they host Greenville in Wildcats Gym. Game time for the varsity is 4:30 p.m. on this Homecoming Friday game day. Freshmen and JV games will be played after the varsity match. The Lady Cats are 1-1 in district and 22-8 overall.
Finally, the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams are running at a Hallsville meet Friday.
Proclamation Names Friday Del Frances Day in Sulphur Springs–Video Story
Sulphur Springs Mayor Emily Glass read a Proclamation naming Friday, September 16, 2016, as Del Frances Day in Sulphur Springs during the MIA/POW Day remembrance conducted by the Hopkins County Military Coalition at the Veteran’s Memorial at Celebration Plaza.
Frances sought recognition for his shipmates seeking to have their names added to the National Vietnam Memorial in Washington D C. A representative of State Representative Dan Flynn presented Francis with a Texas flag that flew over the capital in Austin. Members of the Military Coalition also presented a certificate to Frances, as did the local Marine League.
Library Pest Control Notice Excites Local Social Media
Fleas at the Public Library?? Hope Cain, Librarian, says, “Please don’t be alarmed, all is well at Sulphur Springs Public Library! We live in East Texas… East Texas is dear to our hearts…East Texas is also full of bugs.”
The library is under a pest control management on a quarterly basis, but sometimes bugs get past us. Because of the quick span of a flea’s life and their unique life cycle stages, the library has decided to take evasive action. Some fleas were seen on the sticky bug traps recently and in order to halt the fleas and their hatching eggs, a special bug spray is in order.
Saturday, Sept. 17, the library will close a little early, at 12:30, to allow pest control to visit.
Cain says, “All is well here at Sulphur Springs Public Library!”
More Saws Recovered with Help of Translator
Hopkins County Investigators Dennis Findley, Corley Weatherford, and Charles Humphries were assisted by Jailer Alejandra Castenda in the recovery of 10 Chain Saws.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators with the assistance of Officer Alejandra Castenda, a certified peace officer who current works as a jailer, recovered ten chain saws in Dallas.
The recovery of stolen items from Ag Power and other power saw dealers in the Northeast Texas area has been an ongoing work for the local office. The saws recovered Thursday were in Haltom City, and Balch Springs.
Castenda was instrumental in the recovery according to Hopkins County Sgt. Corley Weatherford, who told KSST News, “Translation was imperative.” Information given the local department led them to the locations. The investigation is ongoing.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time
While Hopkins County Deputies were working a scene, a vehicle drove away. A short time later, the vehicle was spotted and stopped. It was found that Jodi Brewer, 43, of Sulphur Springs had a warrant issues by the FBI in Dallas. She also had methamphetamine in her purse.
Brewer is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, over 1-gram but less than 4-grams and being held for Dallas FBI for Conspir/Possession with intent to Distribute.
Miller Grove Cross Country Meet Results
Vendors Are Autumn Stars at the Quilt Show!!
This is more like a Quilt Festival than just a quilt show! Besides 141 quilts, here’s some other sights you’ll see at the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild’s 2016 “Autumn Stars” show at The Roc in Sulphur Springs, Texas Friday September 16 and Saturday September 17. Be sure and stroll the vendor areas…they attract quilter-lovers like bees to honey! And one special quilt claimed almost every award…see if you can spot the prize-winning work of art at the show! 
A Jury Panel Summoned for Monday Cancelled
The jury panel summoned to appear Monday, September 19th @ 9:00 a.m. for the 62nd District Court Judge Will Biard has been cancelled, according to Cheryl Fulcher, District Clerk.
Tira News
By Jan Vaughn
Floyd and Martha Payton want to say, “‘Thank You’ for the honor and thanks for the service bestowed on Floyd from the Tira Council and friends in the community.” The former mayor was honored with a reception at the Tira Community Center on Tuesday, September 6th. Regina Payton was visiting her parents and was privileged to attend the reception, also. Brad Payton came for a visit on Sunday afternoon before Labor Day. He had to return home on Tuesday morning. Martha shares, “Floyd has improved a bit, but still has room for more improvement. We thank you for the cards, phone calls and well wishes he has received.”
Meeting for their monthly noon luncheon at Don Lalos’ Restaurant were North Hopkins friends Jo Nell Crowson Willis, Wynelle Lawson Belz, Virginia (Julie) Price Miller, Gale Milligan, Betty Weir and Edna Crowson Perry, all of the Sulphur Springs area. Joining them for the first time was Cathy Mobley Baird of Lone Oak.
The North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming will be coming up before long. It’s scheduled for Saturday, October 8th. All former students and staff are encouraged to attend. The Classes of 1966, 1976, and 1986 will be honored for their 50-, 40-, & 30-year reunion. We’ve been trying to reach out to the students from these classes, and would appreciate you helping us spread the word. The event will begin at 4:30 with bingo, visiting, and registration. A barbecue dinner will be served at 5:30, followed by a program, around 6:00, and then the Monday Night Jam band, which features several former NH students, will provide musical entertainment. Tickets will be sold at the door for $12.50 per person.
New playground equipment has been installed at the Tira Community Center. It will be a nice place for the neighborhood children, and children attending gatherings at the center, to play.
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].
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow
Where did the cooler weather go? For several days it was so nice but now we’re in the upper 90’s again and hoping for some rain.
L.J. Skillman recently sent me an email filling me in Miller Grove Graduating Class of 1949. She said that the classmates and other friends met on Fri., Sept. 9, at Whataburger in Sulphur Springs. Attendees included (followed by graduation year): Lillie Belle Davis Renshaw (1946), Johnny McWilliams (1949), Ruby Nell McWilliams Moseley (1949), Mildred Davis Abbott (1949), Patsy Wood Yates (1951), Gail Mercer Hatcher (1954), Ruby Ann Bishop Ross (1953) & husband Norman Ross, Johnny Ferguson (1949) & wife Mary Lynn, Mary Lou Ferguson Akins (1941), Ava Jean Taylor Birmingham (1949), Emma Sue Taylor Loftin (1953), Octave Woods (1950), and Linell Barrett Woods (1953). L.J. and her father, Milus Robinson (1949) hosted and coordinated the gathering. Everyone from the group had a good time and enjoyed reminiscing and visiting with friends. Some of the folks from the group were locals with Ava Jean made the trip from Garland and Mildred made the trek from Cleburne, TX.
Congratulations to my good friends, Clark and Lindsey (Watson) Cipoletta, who met their newest son, Boston James Cipoletta, on Sept. 14. He weighed 8 lbs, 4 oz, and was 20 inches long. Mom, dad, and brother Maddox are all doing well. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Sandi Watson of Sulphur Springs and maternal great-grandmother is Yvonne Skelton, also of Sulphur Springs.
I also learned that MG graduates Weston and Mackenzie (Taylor) House are expecting a baby with the due date of May 9, 2017. Congratulations to them.
Thursday was Miller Grove’s Cross Country Meet. I’m not sure of the outcome but when I passed the school that afternoon I saw quite a few runners and spectators on hand.
Continue to keep in mind that Miller Grove PTO has coordinated a Glow Run for Oct. 8. Now, don’t think this is just a plain old glow run. That is the farthest from the truth I assure you. So far, besides the run, we have a Monty Tipps and Mainstreet that will be providing live music. The Ag students will be serving BBQ, the Senior class will have a glow painting booth, and Sheriff Lewis Tatum will kick the night off with the starting of the race. The PTO is hoping for a good showing of supporters for the first annual run, so please come out and enjoy yourself.
Happy Birthday to Larry Mabe & Mark Garrett on Sept. 20, Tyler Darrow on Sept. 22, and Jerald Wren & Marisha Harrison on Sept. 24.
Happy 54th Anniversary to Johnny & Mary Lynn Ferguson on Sept. 22. Happy 39th Anniversary to Paul & Bonnie (Millsap) Garrett on Sept. 24.
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].
