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.
Agrilife: Get in Shape; Christmas Joys Program
Let’s Get in Shape!
It seems that there is a growing trend toward health and fitness. From commercials, to Facebook posts, to fitness classes, and “light” menus in restaurants, the message is clear that there are options for helping achieve a few pounds of weight loss or making heathier food choices. The problem often comes in the price tag. Classes, fitness equipment, and special weight-loss products all cost money, and I’m certainly not demeaning those options, but there are other options that don’t cost a dime!
Walk Across Texas! is a fun, healthy program to help you build the habit of regular physical activity – walking in particular. You might have read about – or perhaps you were a part of – the Walk Across Texas challenge in which City National Bank employees, Master Wellness Volunteers, and Head Start parents participated earlier in the year. Here are a few statistics from those three groups:
- Head Start parents – 17 participants logged a total of 1,953.8 miles. Some of their comments were: “Walking/talking with friends was my favorite part. It helps me to think about my overall fitness” ; “This is a great way to spend more time with our children. I liked learning other ways we can exercise”; “It got me in the habit of working out (walking) with friends”; “Stress relief, more energy!”
- Master Wellness Volunteers – 5 new Volunteers logged 868.5 miles
- City National Bank – 12 teams (86 walkers) logged 11,631.29 miles!
- Economic impact of these walkers – $2,002,634 based on health care cost savings and lost wages savings
So what is Walk Across Texas? Designed as an 8-week program, the goal is for a team (or teams) of 8 to log 833 miles (the approximate distance from Beaumont to El Paso). By yourself walkers and even classrooms can also participate! The typical method is walking, but other forms of physical activity also count! Gardening, bicycling, house work, sports, dancing, swimming, and others can also add up. Two thousand steps or 20 minutes of continuous physical activity count as one mile. On the link for Walk Across Texas, you will find a Mileage Equivalence Calculator – very handy! You will be surprised to see how many activities that you are already doing count toward miles!
Classrooms can also participate! There is link for teachers which will direct them to a plethora of simple lessons that are affiliated with TEKS for all ages – Kindergarten thru high school. Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, Physical Education, Reading, Writing, and Health Education are all included! Best of all, students have fun!
I will be implementing a Walk and Talk series, a different twist on Walk Across Texas for Head Start parents beginning in October for 8 weeks (one day per week). We will start each session with a cooking demonstration or nutrition tip, and then proceed outdoors (weather permitting) to walk a few minutes.
To learn more about Walk Across Texas, go to http://walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu and click on the various links. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call my office – 903-885-3443. Let’s get fit, Hopkins County!!
Christmas Joys Program
Word has gotten out about the 43rd Annual Extension “Christmas Joys” holiday program. This year’s theme is ‘Christmas Blessings’, and you will not be disappointed! Presenters include yours truly, Denita Young (Rains County), Melisa Rhodes (Van Zandt County), Katie Phillips (Kaufman County), Susie Faltesek (Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteer), and Carolyn McKinney & staff (Southwest Dairy Museum).
The program is scheduled for Monday, November 7, at the Southwest Dairy Museum, 1210 Houston Street, in Sulphur Springs. Two times are being offered, with the same information presented at each: 1:30 or 5:30 p.m. The 1:30 session is almost full, but seats remain for the 5:30 session. You MUST call to reserve a seat, and we must have a name and phone number for each seat reserved. The cost is $5, payable at the door. Attendees will receive a goody bag, booklet of all the projects and recipes demonstrated, and the opportunity to sample some delicious cheeses, spreads, desserts, and dips provided by museum staff. Door prizes will also be given at each session. To sign up, call the Extension Office at 903-885-3443.
Closing Thought
A friend is the sunshine that always breaks through the clouds of calamity – Dorothy Retsloff
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]
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.
