Small Thefts Add Up
Law enforcement officers meet with Walmart security Tuesday, July 5th after being called to make an arrest. Jacob Randall Lively, 33, was arrested for theft under $2500 two or more previous convictions. He had been arrested for theft of property in November, 2015 and in May of this year as well. The charge is a state jail felony. He is in Hopkins County Jail on a $5,000 fine.
Methamphetamine Snack Halted by Arrest
Philip Joseph Gibson, 36, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested following a traffic stop for speeding. Gibson’s continual clenching of his jaw muscles caused the arresting officer to detect that Gibson was nervous. The officer patted down Gibson for weapons and felt something in his front shirt pocket. When asked about the object, Gibson said he had nothing in his pocket. As the officer started to handcuff Gibson, he stepped back and, taking a baggie from his pocket, placed it in his mouth and began chewing. The officer tased Gibson, who grabbed the leads and “…ripped the probes from his body…” according to the report.
Gibson began to evade arrest on foot. The officer gave chase and tased Gibson again. This time, Gibson was subdued and placed in custody in the patrol car. The officer then returned to the ditch where Gibson had been subdued and found there the baggie that had been spit from Gibson’s mouth. The baggie contained less than 1-gram of a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine.
The dogs that were in Gibson’s auto were taken to the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter. Gibson is in Hopkins County Jail charged with possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, less than 1-gram and Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with intent to impair. He is held on a total of $15,000 bond.
Regional Coordinated Public Transportation Planning Meetings!
This is a Flyer that was received from Chris Brown. Chris is the Executive
Director at Ark Tex Council of Governments.
They are going to hold meetings in different Counties to
call about their Services and get input from citizens who might
need their services.
Please note that the Sulphur Springs Meeting will be held on
Monday, July 11th at 1:00.
Please try to be in attendance if you would like more information
or would like to voice your opinion.
If you know someone who uses the Trax Bus please pass this information on to them.
Chris Brown
Executive Director
903-832-8636
[email protected]
www.atcog.org
www.facebook.com/atcog
4808 Elizabeth St.
Texarkana, TX 75503
Meal-A-Day Menu July 11-15th
Meal A Day Menu
July 11th – July 15th
Monday:
Beef Patties
Mashed Potatoes/Brown Gravy
Green Beans
Roll
Tuesday:
Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast
On a Bed of Rice
Providence Vegetables
Pickled Beets
Wednesday:
Beef Spaghetti
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Thursday:
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Salad
Friday:
Rope Sausage
Black Eyed Peas
Cornbread
Spinach
Karon Weatherman
Program and Marketing Director
Senior Citizen’s Center
150 Martin Luther King Blvd
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
(903) 885-1661
Camp! Camp! Camp!
Whew! We’re already into July and I’m tired (in a good sort of way!) “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” started off with a great group of 1st thru 4th grade students. So far, they have learned about MyPlate, the Fruit Group, the Grains Group, No-Cook Meals, the Protein Group, Pet safety, Poison Control, 1st aid, weather, and participated in a t-shirt design contest. They also participated in Walk Across Texas, yoga, team sports, Herbs, Herb Butter, planting seeds, and plenty of outdoor activities. If you have been in Buford Park lately, you’ll notice the flower beds at the Ag Workers’ Building. They were planted by Kids’ Camp participants under the direction of Karen Sanders, Texas A&M AgriLife Research specialist.
The Community Health/Wellness Alliance is the group behind this camp, now in its 6th year. The purpose of the camp is to provide students with a fun, educational, hands-on activity, while teaching them important basics on staying healthy – nutrition, physical activity, and gardening. Campers have taken home lunch kits, insulated market bags, luggage tags, and so much more.
With two more weeks remaining, topics will include the Dairy Group, Quick Snacks, Veggie Group, Outdoor Cooking, Volleyball, water games, fire safety, and one more session assisted by the Master Gardeners. Campers will take home cutting boards, note pads, a Fairy Garden that they created, plus much more. We’ll conclude the camp on July 22 with a celebration day of water slides and bounce houses.
Our committee would like to thank the Blue Blaze Drill Team, Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteers, and Hopkins County Master Gardeners for their valuable assistance!
Skills Camp:
For those who “aged out” of Kids’ Camp”, our committee created Skills Camp to fill the void. The 2016 Skills Camp was targeted toward Sulphur Springs students who just completed grades 5 & 6. It began July 5 and ended July 8th. Our first day included a visit from the Sulphur Springs Fire Department to demonstrate how to use a fire extinguisher. Each camper had the opportunity to actually go through the process to operate one using the PASS acronym. The “P” stands for pulling the pin from the top to release the handle. “A” stands for aiming the hose at the flame. “S” represents spraying the flame. The second “S” is for sweeping the spray over the flame. Pull pin, aim, spray, sweep – a great way to remember! Through a grant that I was able to acquire, we purchased 3-D goggles and drones for the campers to use. After a trek to the Civic Center to fly the drones, the campers discovered that it takes a little practice to maneuver the drones!
Day 2 of Skills camp focused on outdoor cooking. Jim Beach, Cooper Lake State Park Ranger, led the session. The grant allowed me to purchase small grills, cooking accessories and ingredients for the campers to make Monkey Bread, Kabobs, and Chicken Pot Pie under Mr. Beach’s direction. They learned about Dutch oven cooking, food safety, and safe handling of knives. The part the kids enjoyed the most was eating their creations!
Day three focused on woodworking, led by Mr. Harold Bryant and Mr. Dennis Sink. Campers learned about different saws, joints, and safety around equipment. Each camper made a bird house to take home. We want to thank Lowe’s and Fix and Feed for their contributions for this day.
Day four focused on welding and leather work. Mr. Dan Froneberger guided the campers to create a horse project using basic welding techniques. While half of the campers were welding, the other half created leatherwork coasters and key chains under the guidance of Steve Morgan. Again, grant monies were used to purchase the leather pieces for campers to create their own designs.
Our committee would like to thank all the instructors for taking time to help these youngsters explore new skills, while strengthening teamwork and communication.
Multi-County 4-H Camp:
My summer wouldn’t be complete without the Multi-county 4-H Camp! As you read this column, I’ll be returning from an out-of-town wedding and concentrating on re-packing for this 3-day event. Hopkins County will be sending 24 4-H members and leaders to this camp, held in Lone Star at the Lakeview Baptist Conference Center. Sessions will include Food Challenge (similar to some of the mystery cooking competitions you have seen on the Food Network), archery, Ropes course, Junior Master Gardeners, Robotics, and Healthy Lifestyles.
The camp venue provides a beautiful lake for canoeing, paddle boating, and blobbing, while the swimming pool provides plenty of cool-down time! Team work, leadership skills, and meeting new friends are all part of this camp.
By the end of July, our 4-H program will be directing focus to re-enrollment for the 2016/2017 4-H year. Our County 4-H Achievement Banquet will take place on August 27, at which time we recognize our 4-H’ers for their accomplishments throughout the year. Those who have submitted a record book, project forms, and special award applications will take the spotlight, while we enjoy a delicious meal and a guest speaker. If you would like to know how to be a part of our Hopkins County 4-H program, give us a call at 903-885-3443 or drop by our office at 1200-B W. Houston street in Sulphur Springs. We’d love to visit with you.
We’ll also have a new training for those interested in the Master Wellness Volunteer program in early 2017, so let me know if you are interested.
Closing Thought:
“Do the best you can until you know better, then, when you know better, do better” – Maya Angelou
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]
Four Sentenced to TDCJ Tuesday Afternoon
Eddie Dean Woodson, 54, pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more times and was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Tuesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court.
Eric Holley, 29, was sentence to two years in TDCJ after pleading guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
Probation for Maleisa Dalene Smith, 29, was revoked for failure to report to her probation officer and she will serve one year in TDCJ. She was on probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Christopher Paul Starrett, 28, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance—methamphetamine and was sentenced to two years in the TDCJ.
Winnsboro Police Department Report 6/27/16 – 7/3/16
Shelly Hasler, 41 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 6-28-2016 on 3 City of Mt. Vernon municipal warrents.
Dylan Bouknight, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-28-2016 for Driving while License invalid.
Melanie Rowold, 42 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-3-2016 on a Brazoria County warrent and a Smith County warrent.
Herman Morris, 26 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-3-2016 on 2 Hopkins County warrants.
Winnsboro Police Department responded to a minor 2 vehicle accident on 6-28-2016. Unit 1 (2011 Peterbuilt) was atationary at East Carnegie/ South Walnut. Unit 1 attempted to back into a residence in the 300 block of East Carnengie. Unit 1 backed without safety and struck Unit 2 (2008 Cadillac).
Winnsboro Police Department issued 31 citations, 25 warnings, and 121 calls for service in this reporting time.
Kizer, Ruschenberg Sentenced Tuesday Morning
Kizer
Tuesday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court, James Edward Kizer, Jr., 37, was sentenced to five (5) years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Forgery of a Financial Instrument Elderly. Since an elderly person is involved, the charge is a Felony 3.
Ruschenberg
Also sentenced Tuesday, Edward Isaac Ruschenberg, 22, was sentenced to 4 years for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, over 1-gram and less than 4-grams. The charge is a Felony 3.
Both Kizer and Ruschenberg were in court for arraignment during a docket call. However, the they each chose a plea bargain agreement.
The Hunger Games- Mockingjay Trilogy at Buford Park Friday Night!
This Weeks movie is The Hunger Games- Mockingjay Trilogy! The weekly Friday Night Movies are typically on Celebration Plaza, but this weeks movie will be located at Buford Park. The movie will be starting at dark.
Mockingjay is about, following her rescue from the devastating Quarter Quell, Katniss awakes in the complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. Her home, District 12, has been reduced to rubble, and Peeta Mellark is now the brainwashed captive of President Snow. At the same time, Katniss also learns about a secret rebellion spreading throughout all of Panem, a rebellion that will place her at the center of a plot to turn the tables on Snow.
This movie is great for people of all ages. Bring your friends, family, and come on out to Buford Park Friday, July 8th to watch The Mockingjay.
