Halloween Party at the Senior Citizens Center – Friday, October 30th at 11:00
Menu:
- Goblin Drool
- Bat Wings
- Grated Maggots
- Graveyard Shooters with Whipped Snail Slime
- Spider Juice
Please let me know if you will be attending. I will have to start rounding up
Goblins, Bats, Maggots and Snails. I will need to know how many to
Spooks to cook for.
See you there,
Karon
Comics creators, Los Bros Hernandez, to Speak at A & M-Commerce
COMMERCE, TX— Texas A&M University-Commerce is excited to host Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez on Thursday, October 15, 2015. The brothers, along with another brother, Mario, are the authors of the long-running comic book series Love and Rockets. Los Bros Hernandez, as they are known, also have produced multiple works as individual authors and illustrators. The brothers independently published their first issue of Love and Rockets in 1981, and within a year, Seattle-based publisher Fantagraphics Books became the primary outlet for their work. Love and Rockets focuses on character relationships and their development as opposed to traditional comic book themes of superheroes and villains. The brothers have been nominated for multiple awards including Harvey, Ignatz, and Eisner. Gilbert received the Best Writer and Best Continuing Series Harvey in 1989, Best Writer/Artist Harvey in 1991, and Best New Series Harvey in 1999 for Luba. Jaime received the Best Artist Harvey and Best Single Issue Harvey for Penny Century in 1999.
Dr. Christopher González of Texas A&M University-Commerce’s Department of Literature and Languages describes the Hernandez Brothers as iconic voices in the comics world: “Los Bros are truly royalty in the comics industry. The longevity of their work, now in its fourth decade, speaks to the power and artistry of their stories. They are to alternative comics what Art Spiegelman is to the graphic novel, what Jack Kirby is to the superhero comic, what Charles Schulz is to the comic strip. Perhaps most importantly, Jaime and Gilbert achieved their success without compromising their determination to depict Latinos as complex humans rather than as stereotypes.”
They will be speaking in Ferguson Auditorium on the campus of A&M-Commerce at 4 p.m. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. The Hernandez brothers’ visit is possible due to a grant Latino Americans: 500 Years of History awarded to A&M-Commerce Libraries. Latino Americans: 500 Years of History supports the American public’s exploration of the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos who have helped shape the United States over the last five centuries and who have become, numbering more than 50 million people, the country’s largest minority group.
The cornerstone of the project is the six-part documentary film, “Latino Americans,” created for PBS in 2013 by the WETA public television station and supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The award-winning series chronicles Latinos in the United States from the 16th century to present day. (Learn more about the series at www.pbs.org/latino-
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History is offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA). It is part of an NEH initiative, The Common Good: The Humanities in the Public Square.
SSHS Marching Band Prepares for Area Following District Division I Rating
The Wildcats Marching Band earned a one rating at UIL Competition Tuesday and they also advanced to Area competition later this month. Wildcats Band Director Charles McCauley said that inspite of the heat, it was a really good day for the band.
October 24th is the date for Area competition. Area competition will be at Mesquite Memorial Statdium. McCauley said the SSHS band will be one of the first bands to perform because the district is set to be first. McCauley said he would rather be later in the day but there is not option to change. He pointed out that bands from schools located 90 miles or more away from the location of the contest do not perform until after 1 p.m. Therefore, Mt Pleasant and Texarkana will perform in the afternoon. Sulphur Springs is 80 miles from the stadium.
Saturday, October 17, the band will be in competition at Prairlie Land as they prepare for Area.
Preliminary Autopsy Confirms Drowning
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders says he has been notified that the cause of death in a case where a body was found floating in a swimming pool Monday evening was drowning. That was the result of a preliminary autopsy conducted by American Forensics in Dallas. The deceased has been identified as 68-year old William Gene Alley of Sulphur Springs. He body was found by his wife at their residence in the 100 block of Cedar Springs in Sulphur Springs. JP Brad Cummings pronounced the man dead Monday at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.
Senior Adult Missing Near Wood, Hopkins County Line
Wood County lawmen are trying to located a 60-year old woman with medical issues who has been reported as missing. Maria Garcia, an Hispanic woman, was last seen near Wood County Road 1726 near Yantis. She is said to be about five feet tall weighing about 130 pounds.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office.
Animal of the Week: Blue the Chow Mix
Blue is a female, 10 month old Chow mix. All other breeds she may be mixed with cannot be confirmed, as she appears to contain a mix of many different breeds, with Chow being the most prominant. Blue was found along with a now adopted Pit Bull mix on the intersection of Church and Park Streets. Both dogs wore collars with no tags and appeared to be travelling together. The Animal Shelter has concluded that Blue and the adopted Pit were dumped by their previous owner. Blue attended the off-site adoption on Saturday, October 10 and received much attention, but none interested in adoption.
“She is great around people, and she’d be awesome around older kids,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “We always recommend dogs for older kids, because little kids tend to pull hairs, tails, and ears. As far as I know, she is ok with cats and excellent with dogs.”
Blue has recieved training on leash-walking, as has all other dogs at the Animal Shelter. The Shelter officers always leash-train all the dogs put up for adoption. She has also picked up early forms of potty training.
“It’s very possible that everything we have in the Shelter right now is maybe house-broken, because they’re getting to spend more time outside,” Officer Blanch said. “When we came in this morning, there was absolutely nothing in any kennel. Blue knows what ‘outside’ means for sure, and she tends to go outside. The kennels, all of them right now, are completely empty.”
She enjoys playing with various dog toys. Blue has yet to be claimed by her original owners and Animal Shelter officers are attempting to track down her original owners. Shelter officers have always had difficulties tracking down people who dumped animals.
“It’s hard, unless you actually have proof of someone witnessing it,” Officer Blanch said. “It’s hard to track down the one who dumped it. Whether they’re the owner or not, it’s illegal to dump. There are a couple of cases that I’m trying to see what I can do on right now, but we’re kind of at a standstill on whether they will actually prosecute it.”
Local Man Found Guilty of Retaliation Against a Public Servant
Tuesday afternoon an 8th Judicial District Court jury found John Todd Folmar guilty of Retaliation against a Public Servant. Folmar was on trial for threatening to kill Hopkins County Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum. Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison presented a voicemail of the threat in which the defendant had identified himself by name during the trial. The trial began Monday morning and went to jury at 2:30 p.m. Monday.
John Todd Folmar
Folmar was previously convicted of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and placed on probation in the mid-90’s. That probation was revoked and he was sentenced to (4) four years in prison.
Sentencing for the current offense will occur October 29th before Judge Eddie Northcutt. Range of punishment for the offense is two (2) to 20 years in prison. Probation is also an option.
Hopkin County United Way at 36% of Goal
The Hopkins County United Way had another solid report meeting Tuesday morning. The drive is well ahead of last year’s pace as they strive for a goal of $160,000. Drive Chair Price Orwosky said the second report meeting puts the drive at 36% of goal with $58,108 collected. UPS contributed 12,000 to the campaign this year.
100% Club for October 13, 2015; companies/individuals meeting or exceeding the posted goal:
UPS
Hopkins County Food Locker
Hopkins County Appraisal District
Gloria Mitchell Insurance
VIP Nails
Bearing General Contractors
Nations Lending
Appliance Hospital
Lee’s Hallmark
State Farm – Bear Littleton
Matheson Gas
Interstate Body Shop
Larry Vititow Trucking
Commercial Glass and Door
The Way Radio Group
Bobby Kerby’s Garage
East Texas Line X
West Oaks Funeral Home
Sulphur Springs Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Wilk’s Classic Car Wash
Dr. Roper
Discount Wheel and Tire
Town and Country Cleaners
Water Oak Elementary
Rotary Club
Chad Cable
Tommy Allison
Smith, McDowell, Ginn
James Litzler
Baxter Electric
Chamber of Commerce
Winburn Milk Company
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission
Prickette Named Event Coordinator for Hospital Foundation
On behalf of the Health Care Foundation board members, Bob Weaver, Foundation Board Chairman is excited to announce the addition of Gena Prickette as event coordinator to the Foundation staff. “We are thrilled that the Foundation has had so much growth over the past ten years that another person is needed to help with planning the details and coordinating the Lights of Life campaign and gala as well as other additional events hosted by the Foundation” stated Bob. “We think Gena is the perfect fit to ensure the campaign and events continue for many years to come. Gena has served on the Foundation board for the past two years and this last year she served as secretary,” continued Bob.
Gena currently coordinates the Backpack Buddies program for SSISD that involves six area Churches and seven campuses that provide food each Friday to students dependent on school breakfast and lunches for their nutrition. She’s been on the Dairy Festival board for seventeen years having served as Media Coordinator, Secretary, Queen Liaison, and President and currently serves as Co-chair of the Contestant Committee. Previously Gena served on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the CASA Board of Directors, the Junior League Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees for the First United Methodist Church. She coordinated the Empty Stocking Program for fifteen years.
“I grew up in Sulphur Springs and I’m proud to have returned here to make my home with my husband John and our daughter Caroline. I graduated from SSHS and Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. I’m eager to learn as much as possible about the Healthcare Foundation, the Lights of Life Campaign and the Gala. I look forward to helping the Foundation to ensure that the wonderful programs and events of the Foundation continue into the future,” commented Gena Prickette.
“I am so excited to welcome Gena to the Foundation team” stated Jackie Thornton, Foundation Director. “It’s exciting that we’ve grown beyond more than what one person can manage. I know Gena is going to do an awesome job and I am very grateful for the additional help. Her previous experience and talents speak for themselves and I can’t wait to incorporate her fresh new fresh that will take the Lights of Life campaign and gala and other Foundation events to new heights”, continued Thornton. “We are blessed”.
Ranch Gathering Focuses on Keeping Livestock and Equipment Secure
Fort Worth, Texas – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host a ranch gathering Thurs. Oct. 22 at the Aaron Ranch in Commerce, Texas. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a complimentary beef dinner.
The ranch gathering is free and open to the public.
TSCRA Special Troy McKinney will provide a law enforcement update and offer ranchers information on how they can keep their livestock and equipment safe and secure. Additionally, TSCRA staff will update cattle raisers on important legislative issues.
Please RSVP to 800-242-7820, ext. 192, or [email protected].
To get to the Aaron Ranch from Commerce, head south on TX-24 and turn right onto CR-4403. After 1.1 miles, turn left onto CR-4400 and the ranch will be on the right after .8 mile.
The ranch gathering is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health, Multimin, Inc. and Heritage Land Bank. Anyone who joins TSCRA at the gathering will receive a free metal gate sign courtesy of Bayer Animal Health.
All members of the press are invited to attend.
