Good and Bad For Injury Plagued Wildcats Basketball Team at Scrimmage Wednesday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said his team had two good quarters and two he described as terrible during a scrimmage at Frisco Lebanon Trail Wednesday evening (November 11). Coach Cipoletta noted he’s trying to find players to put on the court during a rash of injuries. Wednesday the Wildcats had to do without two expected starters: senior point guard Lamodrick Johnson and post Justin Haire. A third player with varsity experience, senior guard Boo Wilkerson, toughed it out and played on a gimpy ankle. Coach Cipoletta said Boo was not 100% but is tough and gritty and wanted to play. He said the team did a good job on executing what the team wants to do on offense. However Coach Cip said the Wildcats did not shoot the ball particularly well. He said they did handle pressure better than they have before. Coach Cipoletta loves defense and he said the team needed to be grittier on the defensive end adding they did not play the Wildcats’ style of defense. He praised the play of sophomore post Kordrick Turner. Coach Cip said he was outstanding and did a good job posting up hard, catching the ball and finishing. He said Caleb Alexander played the point and shot pretty well. Ready or not, the Wildcats open the regular season at home Saturday at 4 p.m. against Tyler Legacy. Coach Cipoletta said he is grateful for any opportunity to play. He said he was not grateful that the Wildcats will be short handed due to injuries and illness. He said he would play the players he has and he added they will have to step up. Coach Cipoletta has seen Tyler Legacy on tape and he said they are pretty good.
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Virtual “Rossum’s Universal Robots” Opens Thursday at Paris Junior College
The Paris Junior College Drama Department will open the free drama “Robert’s Universal Robots” or “RUR” on a virtual stage this Thursday. The play will be performed live on Zoom Nov. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 15.
Everyone knows the word, “robot,” but not everyone knows it was first introduced to the world in the 1920 science fiction play “RUR” by the Czech writer Karel Čapek, which premiered in 1921. The play begins in a factory that makes artificial people, called roboti (robots), from synthetic organic matter.
As the robots develop into beings closer to humans, conflict grows and the play explores the themes of anger and hatred, class conflict, duty and responsibility, the human condition and individuals versus machines.
Putting on a virtual performance comes with challenges, according to PJC Drama Instructor and play director Will Walker. In addition to face-to-face rehearsals, there have been three Zoom rehearsals to work on simple things such as an actor in one screen handing an object to an actor in another screen.
“We’re trying to make it as real as possible to our audience,” Walker said. “That’s been a huge challenge.”
Students have also risen to the challenge.
“Working on ‘R.U.R.’ was an amazing experience,” said Maddy Stuckey, a freshman from Anderson, Texas attending PJC on a drama scholarship, “showing me a new world of acting with peers and friends, and giving me lots of deep thoughts as well as memories I won’t soon forget.”
The “R.U.R.” cast includes Alquist: Andy Johnson; Helena: Madeline Stuckey; Primus: Hunter Anderson; Nana: Jodi O’Connell; Dr. Gall: Lisa Martin; Robot Helena: Annabel Doss; Fabry: Jimmie Sanders; Marius: Kaleb Speakman; Sulla: Juli Salter; Radius: David Forward; Busman: Ivey Barr; Hallemeier: Courtney Hampton Reed; 1st Robot: Robyn Huizinga; 2nd Robot: Brenna Mills; and 3rd Robot: Sarah Rodriguez.
The “R.U.R.” crew includes Stage Manager Kayla Freelen and Background Designer Connor Kirkley.Each performance will be capped at 100 attendees in order to manage Zoom’s online “waiting room” prior to the show starting. For questions, email [email protected]. To register to attend the digital performance, go to https://parisjc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsce6gqz8oH9xsRXWUxxWGwDsgxigDIZvx.
Photo virtual cutline:
RUR-II: Robot Helena looks through a journal as Robot Marius looks on after the robot revolution in which most humans have been eliminated.
Photo virtual cutline 2:
Working on the “R.U.R” production and other projects from a stagecraft class are, from left, Annabel Doss, Kayla Freelen, David Forward, Maddy Stuckey, PJC Drama Instructor Will Walker, Kaleb Speakman, Connor Kirkley, Hunter Anderson, and Brandon McCormick.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Sulphur Springs City Council To Call For Run-Off Election For Place 1
The Sulphur Springs City Council is scheduled to call for a run-off election for a Place 1 during a special noon meeting on Nov. 17.
The City Council will first be asked to discuss and act on canvass of the Nov. 3 City Council Election for Places 1, 2, 3 and 5 on the Sulphur Springs council.
Candidates in only two of the four election drew challengers. The special election was called to fill four seats on the council left vacant when four council members resigned from the City Council in December 2019.
While Gary Spraggins was the clear winner for Place 5, receiving 3,206 votes to Ricardo Chavarria’s 1,294 votes, no Place 1 candidate received 50 percent or more of the overall vote, according to the unofficial election results.
Jay W. Julian received 1,943 votes, Mark Bradley 1,094 votes and Vanessa Diosdado 1,012 votes and Justin M. Brown 399 votes, according to the unofficial election results. Thus, a run-off between the top candidates is needed to determine who will win the seat.
Although unchallenged, Harold Nash Sr. received 4,242 votes in the Nov. 3 Election for Place 2. Nash was appointed Dec. 13 to serve in the Place 2 seat until the election.
Oscar Aguilar, also unchallenged for Place 3 on the City Council, received 4,437 votes in the Nov. 3 Election. Aguilar was appointed to fill the Place 3 seat in May.
After the election canvass determination Tuesday, Sulphur Springs City Council the will be asked to consider approving a resolution calling for a run-off election for Place 1, to name election judges and set dates for early voting.
The noon meeting Nov. 17 will be conducted via Zoom video conferencing and streamed on the City of Sulphur Springs Meetings YouTube channel.
Yantis ISD Closes Campuses, Switches To Virtual Learning As COVID-19 Precaution
Less than 1 month after suspending all online learning, Yantis ISD announced the decision to close all school campuses and switch to virtual learning until after Thanksgiving as a COVID-19 precaution.
Yantis ISD Superintendent Tracey Helfferich cited the effectiveness of face-to-face instruction compared to online learning, and the stress of the extra workload for staff in an Oct. 13 letter notifying ISD families that the district would be suspending online learning starting Oct. 16. Some remote learners had already begun returning to campus for face-to-face instruction. Overall, 28 percent of students enrolled in the online learning program were failing at least one class at the end of the first 9 weeks of school, Helfferich noted.
According to the Nov. 5 TEA/DSHS public schools COVID-19 case report, Yantis ISD had 1 new active case of COVID-19 among staff that was contracted off-campus during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1. Previously, YISD had reported 1 elementary student and 2 staff had tested positive for COVID-19, with the source of infection for all 4 cases off campus.
Last Thursday, Nov. 5, Helfferich also notified parents and guardians that two elementary staff members had received lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 results. One YISD employee was reported to have last been on the campus Oct. 21 and the other Oct. 30. The superintendent noted that daily cleaning and additional procedures in classrooms continued, but reminded of the need for face coverings and social distancing to help limit potential for spread of the virus.
Around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Helfferich posted a notice to parents and guardians on the school Facebook page that the entire district would be switching to all virtual learning starting today (Nov. 12) and continuing through Nov. 30.
“This is a decision that was not made lightly and with the advisement of TEA and the Health Dept. we will transition to online learning beginning tomorrow. We will return after Thanksgiving Break on Monday, November 30. If you have questions please call the campus offices. PLEASE keep it positive for us all during this difficult time,” administrators posted on the Yantis ISD Facebook page on Nov. 11.
The superintendent’s Nov. 10 letter to parents and guardians cites the decision to close all campuses Nov. 11-12 and Nov. 16-20 was made out “out of an abundance of caution. Campuses were already scheduled to be closed Nov. 23-26 for Thanksgiving. Being closed 12 days should help contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus” and “better ensure the heal and safety of our children, staff, and the Yantis community.”
The school will be deep cleansed and sanitized during the campus class closure, in readiness for the re-opening of face-to-face classes on Nov. 30. Students began working virtually Nov. 11 from school, then were to remain off campus working on lessons virtually until after the Thanksgiving break, according to Helfferich.
A one-time lunch pick up as scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 behind the school cafeteria, to allow families to obtain enough school meals to cover the days YISD is closed due to COVID-19.
Controlled Substances, Weapons Found During Two Traffic Stops
Controlled substances and weapons found during two traffic stops resulted in two felony arrests. Two others were also arrested on controlled substance charges Wednesday, including a man Special Crimes Unit Investigators reportedly caught making a drug transaction, according to arrest reports.
South Broadway Street Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond reported stopping 38-year-old David Aaron Soto of Sulphur Springs for making an improper left turn on South Broadway Street around 1 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.
Rosamond alleged Soto was evasive with answers to his questions and initially failed to provide a state-issued ID, which he had in his possession. When asked, Soto refused to let police search the vehicle, so officers called for Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams to bring his canine, Kilo, to the location.
K-9 Kilo reportedly detected the possible presence or smell of recent presence of illegal contraband. A probable cause search by police allegedly revealed a glass methamphetamine pipe, several tabs of suspected Ecstasy and a loaded Remington 870 shotgun in vehicle.
A records check showed the 38-year-old Sulphur Springs man had at least one felony criminal conviction. Consequently, Soto was arrested at 2:20 a.m. Nov. 12, 2020, for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and unlawful possession of firearm by a felon.
Soto remained Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Nov. 12. Bond was set at $10,000 on the felony firearm charge and $2,000 on the controlled substance charge.
State Highway 19 South Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney reported stopping 59-year-old Kevin Wayne Morey of Sulphur Springs red for driving a red Chevrolet pickup with defective license plate light over the lane marker onto the improved shoulder at 5:41 p.m. Nov. 11 on State Highway 19 south at County Road 1106.
While speaking with Morey, Chaney noted the man’s hands shook as he attempted to remove his driver’s license from his wallet and tried to locate his insurance card. When asked, Morey denied having any illegal items in the truck, but agreed to let the deputy search it.
Chaney had Morey step out and searched his pockets prior to a vehicle search. The deputy alleged finding in Morey’s shirt pocket two baggies containing a crystal-like substance Morey admitted was crystal methamphetamine.
Deputy Nick Marney, who had arrived to assist Chaney, transported Morey to jail for possession of a controlled substance. A search of the truck yielded a Colt revolver between the passenger seat and console. The pickup was impounded and the contraband taken to the sheriff’s office. Morey was booked into the county jail for possession of approximately 7.9 grams of Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Morey remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Nov. 12, 2020. Bond was set at $25,000 on the controlled substance charge and $2,000 on the weapon charge.
Rosemont Street Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit Sgt. Joe Scott and Lt. Mark Estes arrested Thomas Harold Carter. at 12:42 p.m. Nov. 11 on Rosemont Street at Cottonwood on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
The SCU investigators, while conducting surveillance on a residence for possible drug activity, alleged seeing the 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man walk to the window and contact the person inside. The SCU investigators alleged seeing what they believed to be a drug transaction take place.
As Carter was walking away, the SCU officers stopped and patted him down. They alleged feeling what they turned out to be a syringe and a metal container with suspected methamphetamine inside of it. Carter was arrested for possession of suspect meth, which weighted 1.8 grams, including packaging.
Carter remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Nov. 11. Bond was set at $10,000 on the possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
Nov. 11 was the second time in just over 6 months that Carter has been booked into Hopkins County jail. He was also arrested May 6 by police for possession of drug paraphernalia.
FM 275 North Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Davis conducted a traffic stop on a white Nissan Rogue at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 11 on FM 275 south at County Road 1140.
Davis and Deputy Bobby Osornio arrested 58-year-old Lori Ann Hall of Point at 6:22 p.m. Nov. 11 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Hall remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Nov. 12. Bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $5,000.
No additional information regarding the traffic stop and arrest was available in sheriff’s reports Thursday morning.
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Mexican Dinner Fundraiser for the Mexican Children’s Refuge, a Mission of Sue and Jerry Machetta of Yantis
Fundraising event: Friday November 13, 2020 from 4:30 til 8pm at Lake Fork Baptist Church Family Life Center, 9483 FM 515 at Alba, Texas.
You are invited to a fundraiser Mexican dinner benefiting a children’s charity which is near and dear to the hearts of a Yantis couple, Jerry and Sue Machetta. Along with other volunteers, the couple travels to Nuevo Progreso, Mexico a few times each year to give one-on-one help to the children of that community. Services they help provide include food, clothing, medial supplies, education assistance and small business start-ups for parents and families of the children who live there. The event is Friday November 13, 2020 from 4:30 til 8pm at Lake Fork Baptist Church Family Life Center. The address is 9483 FM 515 at Alba, Texas.
Mabels’ Foundation, a part of the 8-year-old non-profit Mexican Children’s Refuge organization, is registered with the Texas Secretary of State’s office, and lists Sue Machetta of Yantis, Tx as one of the three principals of the organization. Much good has already been done for the children of the isolated Nuevo Progreso community, but more help is needed. That’s why the fundraising dinner was planned; to acquaint more local people with the plight of these children, and ways they can be helped. For example, these include accessibility to education through the Nuevo Progreso Trade Schools so they can become income-earning adults, also providing basic medical supplies and care within their isolated community and at least the basics in food, clothing, shoes, blankets and other necessities. The Mexican fundraising meal will specifically benefit the Nuevo Progreso Trade School, which is also supported through Mabel’s Foundation. The foundation also helps support a free clinic.
According to Sue, ” there are 155 students enrolled in the Trade School now, with 50 more from middle school age to college age waiting to enroll. Additionally, a fourth sewing class is now filled, with these women able to sew to earn money to support their families and contribute to their community. Also, because of the Trade School, sewing and woodworking classes have been started at Tamazunchale north of Mexico City which will help the young people there”. If you would like to ask questions or find out how to help support this ministry, contact the Sue or Jerry Machetta at 605-431-9654.
New Band Trailer A Big Hit During Ceremonial Reveal
Semi Dedicated To Past Staff, Students, Administrators Who Built The SSISD Band Program
The Sulphur Springs ISD Band program‘s new trailer was a big hit during the ceremonial reveal Wednesday evening.
Lead by a police car, the blue and gold semi trailer rolled down Houston Street and into the visitor parking lot at Gerald Prim Stadium Wednesday evening, where it received applause and cheers from an ecstatic gathering.
At the Community-Wide Reveal & Dedication Ceremony Nov. 11, SSISD Director of Bands Spencer Emmert was as giddy as his students after getting his first glimpse of the semi trailer, trimmed in Wildcat colors with Sulphur Springs Band on the side and the band’s introductory phrase, “Man, oh, man that Wildcat Band” on the back door of the trailer.
“We are dedicating this trailer to the all of the past staff, students, administration from Sulphur Springs Band, who have worked so hard to build this band program, year after year, decade after decade,” Emmert said.
This is Emmert’s 19th year to be affiliated with the SSISD band program, 15 as band instructor. The 4 years he directed the Winnsboro band, he and his family still lived in Sulphur Springs, where he had children involved in the SSISD band program.
“Seeing the change in that almost 20 years has been unbelievable. We’ve had some of the best administration in the state, the best I would say. Our school board has always been so incredibly supportive of these kids and we are just fortunate; I am fortunate to be in Sulphur Springs and work here,” Emmert said.
The dedication, Emmert said, is “most specifically to Mr. McCauley,” referring to Charles McCauley who lead the SSISD Band program since the fall of 1998, when the late band director resigned his post at Quitman High School, where Emmert had been a band student until his graduation in the spring of 1998. After 4 years of college, Emmert began working with McCauley at SSISD.
“That was really a new beginning for this band program,” Emmert said of McCauley’s direction. “We know that he passed away a few years ago. We also want to highlight him this evening. He would be one of the most proud people tonight.”
“I remember about 9 years ago, all we had was that little white thing,” Superintendent Mike Lamb said of the small trailer pulled by a school truck. “Charlie was so excited I ask me if we could get that box truck, and I thought I was Santa Claus. ‘Oh, yeah. I’ll get you a box truck. I’ll be a hero.’ That little old box truck don’t mean much anymore. We’re there baby.”
Emmert also thanked the school board for appreciating the band program’s need for a semi trailer, seeing the band program’s struggle to safely keep three vehicles on the road in good working order when traveling to contests as well as football games.
“The struggle of packing and loading three different vehicles to go to contest and even football games has really opened our minds to how much this means for us, so from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of everyone in this band, I’d like to really thank our school board and our Band Boosters for everything they’ve done and continuing support in the future,” senior drum major Tristan Stewart said.
Stewart along with senior drum major Galilea Sosa and junior drum major Joel Villarino presented SSISD Board of Trustees President Robert Cody with thank you poster signed by band members and band facemasks for the board members. The band performed for the administrators as a thank you for the trailer.
The Band Boosters president also offered thanks to Lamb and Cody for their support of the band students.
To the students, she said, “We have taught y’all work hard. Hard work pays off. This is proof of that. Take care of this. This is a gift, this is a privilege.”
The band supporter said one of her favorite parts of their Paris Sketches program is the beginning. The spirit of unity and togetherness is displayed as they step forward with a beautiful sound, together.
Cody commended Emmert for his leadership and credited him for the band program’s successes. He noted that the school afforded new uniforms for the band last year and this year a semi trailer to effective haul all of their cargo.
“The excellence comes from each one of you, and the hard work and dedication that you put into this program. Those uniforms don’t play their hearts out. That trailer won’t play their hearts out. But, if every Friday night and every band competition that y’all go to, y”ll represent Sulphur Springs. You represent your community and your school district. Hats go off to y’all. Y’all are the legacy. These things will fade but y’all will continue to build a legacy from this point forward that Sulphur Springs has an amazing band program,” Cody told the band students.
The school board president also offered thanks to the parents and friends for their amazing support of the band students, which is evident in the stands at Friday night games and band competitions. They, he said are also a part of the band program.
“Spencer you got us there. You guys worked hard to get here. You’re well deserved this gift to you. Take care of it. Do good things with it, like we know you will,” Lamb said. “I am very proud of this program, these kids.”
Emmert too extended thanks to the many members of the SSISD band staff, color guard and fine arts coordinators for their dedication which, combined with the students efforts and school and community support, are taking the band to “a new level.” He thanked the band supporters for always being the biggest group of fans at competitions, always making the trip to be their for the SSISD band students. He invited them to join the band on Nov. 14 in Celina, where they are slated to perform at 12:45 p.m.
“I think most people would agree and we are excited to see the future. This was a desperately needed thing for us,” Emmert said.
The very expensive “gift” of a semi trailer will allow the band program to fit everything they need to take with them into the trailer, including instruments, sound equipment, electronics, color guard materials and props, thanks to “belly boxes.”
Students, staff, administrators and community members were invited to tour the trailer to gain a full appreciation of the its organization. Most were impressed, noting the different spaces and features within the trailer.
The trailer is two story, with a ramp at the back that slowly opens to a full ramp for ease of moving many band items safer in a quick amount of time. The trailer also opens on the sides for additional access. Lower instruments will be stored on the bottom and wind instruments on the top floor of the structure. The floor of the trailer has a hardwood appearance and there’s carpeting over the metal that creates the second floor, with a mesh cage to hold items in place.
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Analyzes Lady Cats Loss at Hallsville Tuesday
Perhaps the Lady Cats winning the first set at Hallsville Tuesday night might not have been such a good thing after all. The Lady Bobcats then won the next three sets to take a 3-1 win that broke the Lady Cats 9-game winning streak in district games.
Lady Cats Coach Bailey Dorner said the team might have become complacent after an easy set one win. She said a good team like Hallsville takes advantage of that.
Coach Dorner said it was disappointing when adversity happened to the Lady Cats, they stayed down and did not try to get back up. She said any time the Lady Cats tried to rally and seize momentum during the last three sets, they would make a mistake. Coach Dorner said her team did not aggressively go after balls. She said if the Lady Cats would have cut down their mistakes by about 10%, they probably would have won in straight sets. She called the Lady Cats’ play sloppy.
The Lady Cats are still in first place by one game with a district mark of 9-2. Their season mark is 12-7. The Lady Cats could wrap up the district championship with a home win over Longview Friday.
Coach Dorner said she wants the Lady Cats to get it back together and get the job done Friday.
Some stats from Tuesday night:
- Sadie Washburn: 26 kills, 14 digs and 5 service aces
- Kaslyn Hurley: 5 blocks Peyton Hammack 35 assists
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2020 Veterans Day Observance In Sulphur Springs
The 2020 Veterans Day observance on Celebration Plaza Wednesday was set to begin at 11:11 a.m. Nov. 11.
Veterans Day commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at 11 a.m., the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
An invocation with a prayer for departed veterans was given. The Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag was recited, lead by veterans.
Hopkins County Military Coalition performed a 3-round volley in honor of deceased veterans.
The US and service flags were lowered and Taps played as well.
A proclamation issued by President Donald Trump on Oct. 30 designating November 2020 as National Veterans and Military Families Month, encouraging “all communities, all sectors of society, and all Americans to acknowledge and honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans and military families for what they have done and for what they do every day to support our great Nation,” was read.
“Caring for the brave Americans in our Armed Forces, and their families, and upholding our sacred obligation to those who have served with honor is the least we can do for those who have given so much for so many. This month, we pledge our gratitude to every man and woman currently serving this Nation in uniform, to all our veterans who helped preserve and defend our precious freedom, and to every family member who shares in the service and sacrifice of military life,” the proclamation states.
The proclamation then recognizes the sacrifices military families make in support of the nation’s heroes while serving and as they transition to civilian life. it honors the spouses, parents, siblings and children of service men and women who shoulder increased burdens and responsibilities when their loved ones are called to duty. Military families endure frequent relocations and job searches under state licensing regulations that can prevent them from working in their chosen occupations. They also stand beside their veterans when they deal with lasting physical and emotional scars from their sacrifices. In some cases, military families face a future without their loved ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Also read at the Veterans Day observance in downtown Sulphur Springs Wednesday was a second proclamation issued by Trump on Veterans Day recognizing the many who have fought to defend our country, its values, interests by defeating tyrants, eliminating terrorists, and securing freedom at home and abroad.
“Their courage and fortitude in the face of adversity serve as an example for all Americans. On Veterans Day, we pause to pay tribute to all who have proudly worn our Nation’s uniform. These Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen selflessly placed lives, well‑being, and security of others before their own. We enjoy the privileges of peace, prosperity, and freedom because of our veterans, and we are forever indebted to them beyond measure,” the proclamation states.
The Veterans Day proclamation notes the adversity, loneliness, fatigue, loss, and other incredible sacrifices veterans endure.
“Many sustained life-altering physical injuries and disabilities; others bear the burden of emotional scars for the remainder of their lives. Our Nation’s veterans fully understand liberty’s high and precious cost, for they have paid it every day since the formation of our Republic,” the MCL official read from the Veterans Day proclamation.
Trump proclaims that “this country and its people are duty-bound to care for our exceptional veterans, their families, and their survivors,” and that the “mental health and welfare of our veterans is of critical importance.” Currently, 20 veterans and service members die by suicide each day; efforts must continue to support veterans’ physical and mental health, according to the proclamation.
The Veterans Day proclamation encourages “all Americans to recognize the fortitude and sacrifice of our veterans through public ceremonies and private thoughts and prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support this day with commemorative expressions and programs,” Trump proclaimed in the Veterans Day statement.
The US flag was raised at the conclusion of the program.
Among the Marine Corps League and Hopkins County Military Coalition members who had more active roles in the Veterans Day program in Sulphur Springs were: HCMCL Judge Advocate Bob Kerr, master of ceremonies; MCL District 9 Vice Commandant Bobby Ullman, program; Commandant Derb Goodman, commands; Camilo Perez, bugle calls and playing of Taps; and Gerald Heard, leading the Military Coalition.
Wildcats Basketball Will Have Second Scrimmage Wednesday Minus Quarantined JV Team
Wildcats Basketball Freshman and Varsity Teams will be involved in a scrimmage at Frisco Lebanon Trail beginning at 5 p.m. on this game day Wednesday. The Wildcats JV Team has been quarantined due to coronavirus.
The Wednesday scrimmage will be the first for the Freshman Wildcats. JV games, against Tyler Legacy on Saturday and North Lamar on Tuesday have been canceled. The Lebanon Trail scrimmage will be the second for the Wildcats Varsity.
The Wildcats Varsity opens the regular season Saturday at 4 p.m. against Tyler Legacy in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School.
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