Novice Quilter Creates Gifts of Art as an Act of Kindness
Her project may be small, but it packs a personal meaning while demonstrating accomplishment in a relatively new skill. Becky Garrett, new to Sulphur Springs and a member of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild, says she is most at home doing embroidery and crewel work. Something’s usually ‘under her needle’ in the embroidery hoops, but this time, she incorporated a quilting technique. Her scriptural “Peace” design, shown here, uses both applique and embroidery. By combining the two types of stitchery, Becky is creating a project with a lasting message. The ‘sampler’ project is straight from her heart, designed as a housewarming gift for her sister.
To create this, Becky first cut and pinned fabric shapes onto muslin backing or base fabric secured in 8″ embroidery hoops. For the shapes, she chose a simple print which suited her theme. After having appliqued the shapes onto the backing using a needle and thread with tiny stitches, she then began to embroider lettering, flowers and flourishes with embroidery floss on top of the shapes. Once completed, the project will be displayed in a picture frame.
Becky was taught sewing at home by her mother and learned more in a 4H club she was in as a youth. She shared, “that started my lifelong love of creating things. This little project took me a weekend to complete, working in my spare time. My favorite quilt I’ve made is a teacup and saucer pattern. This is a quilt that was made with lots of love . My mother-in-law collected tea cups and saucers from everywhere she visited. So her daughters, daughters-in-law and granddaughters each appliquéd a few teacup and saucer squares to make this teacup quilt.”
“Over the past two years, I have become inspired by other members of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild. I still consider myself a novice compared to the talents and techniques these ladies bring! I make quilt tops but must have them quilted by someone else. I do have a long arm quilting machine in storage that I hope to become comfortable using, and a backyard sewing cottage is also in my not-too-distant future!”
The Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild, of which Becky and many others are members, is currently not holding monthly meetings due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, the members stay in touch and love to share their personal projects with each other on facebook and through e-mail. If you’d like information on Guild membership, go to sulphurspringstxquilts.com
Arkansas Man Allegedly Stole Car The Day He Was Released From Jail
July 2, 2020 – A 29-year-old Hot Springs, Arkansas man allegedly stole a car from a gas station the day he was released from jail, according to arrest and jail reports.
Officers were alerted around 1:40 p.m. July 1 that a vehicle had been stolen from a gas station in the 900 block of Gilmer Street. Officers responded in the 1700 block of South Broadway Street, where the man alleged to have driven and then parked the stolen Cadillac STS.
The suspect, identified in arrest reports as 29-year-old Adam Blake Smith of Hot Springs, Arkansas parked the stolen vehicle in the home improvement business parking lot. Smith then walked through an open business and into a second business, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt and Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Deputy Richard Brantley alleged in arrest reports.
The man allegedly attempted to strike an officer with a closed fist, so the officer took him to the ground with the least amount of force necessary, Pruitt and Brantley alleged in arrest reports. While on the ground, the man allegedly continued to resist so the officer and a witness held the man on the ground until he was secured into handcuffs. After officers confirmed Smith was the person alleged to have stolen the car, He was arrested at 1:44 p.m. July 1 for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and resisting arrest, search or transport, according to arrest reports. Smith was transported to jail and the car was returned to the owner.
Smith, who is also known by the alias Stephen Cole Smith, was booked into Hopkins County jail, marking the second time in two days he had been jailed locally.
Smith was arrested Tuesday, June 30, shortly after 4 p.m. by Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Warren Williamson on a Bowie County warrant for failure to appear on a driving while intoxicated charge. Williamson stopped him near mile marker 134 on Interstate 30 east for speeding. A records check revealed the warrant, resulting in Smith’s arrest on the misdemeanor charge. Smith was released from Hopkins County jail July 1 on a $1,000 bond on the Bowie County charge.
He remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, July 2, on the stolen vehicle and resisting charges. Bond was set at $20,000 on the UUMV charge and $5,000 bond the misdemeanor charge, according to jail reports.
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If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Tira News – July 2, 2020
Updates, Repairs Slated In July While Tira Community Center Closed
By Jan Vaughn
Tira Mayor Allen Joslin reports that the Tira Community Center will remain
closed during the month of July. Some updates and repairs are being done while it’s not in use.
The Tira Food Pantry is still being stocked for those who are in need of some assistance with food.
Wesley and Yvonne Weir attended a youth rally at First Assembly of God in
Cooper on Friday night. Yvonne reports, “There were skits and musical numbers by the youth from four churches.” On Saturday, Brenda Allen and Yvonne attended a women’s meeting and luncheon at the church.
We enjoyed visits with our great-grandchildren over the weekend. Dixie, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden came for a few hours on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, Laiken took Dixie to meet her mother for the return trip to their home in Sour Lake near Beaumont. The boys came and fished on Saturday, and then they came back on Sunday and had lunch with us and played for a while.
We didn’t see any spectacular sunsets from the Sahara dust, but we had a
beautiful sunset on Sunday evening, after the rain had cleared the air over the weekend.
We are disappointed that we won’t be having the Tira Homecoming this year. We hope that we can have a good crowd on the first Sunday in July next year. I hope everyone has a good 4th of July weekend.
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 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
DCTF Picks Como-Pickton Football To Finish 6th In Their District This Season
The Como-Pickton football team is hoping to confound the so-called experts this coming football season. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine predicts the Eagles, a playoff team last season, will finish sixth in their seven team District 6-2A in Division I.
Picked ahead of Como-Pickton are Wolfe City, Bogata Rivercrest, Honey Grove, Alba-Golden and Cooper. Celeste is selected as the district’s seventh place team.
Como-Pickton made the playoffs in Coach Ronnie Green’s first season last year. The Eagles were 4-7. They return 9 lettermen but have 7 starters returning on offense and 6 on defense.
According to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the Eagles’ players to watch include quarterback Jhonathan Mejia, running back Braden Miller, running back Jackson Monk, offensive lineman Canyon Thomas, running back Kade Kaslon and running back Cameron Ray. Top juniors include tight end Tucker Rutledge and offensive lineman Chris Ramirez. Other prospects include linebacker Felepe Marquez and offensive and defensive lineman Mario Lara.
Texas Football says despite good numbers of returning starters, depth may be an issue. They say with quarterback Mejia returning, the offense should be fine. Monk is the Eagles top returning tackler.
Again, the Eagles will be working to surprise the experts this coming season.
Parents Asked To Complete SSISD Back To School Survey
Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Michael Lamb on June 29 posted a letter with the district’s plans for the 2020-21 school year, a work in progress due to the changes related to COVID-19. Today, parents received a request to help shape that plan by completing a SSISD back to school instructional survey, to better aid administrators and staff in preparing for the 2020-21 school year.
“This survey is designed to learn more about your preferences and opinions about returning to school in the fall. Your input will equip SSISD to develop the best plan possible to meet all of our students’ needs,” the notice stated.
A link is provided to direct parents to Skyward, (or login into the family account), where their Family Access login information can be entered to access the survey. Families are asked to complete the survey by July 17, provide their views and opinions to help SSISD “best serve our students.”
SSISD on the back to school page with Lamb’s latest update is a link through which questions may also be submitted to district officials.
The Back to School page on the district website also offers a downloadable Q&A sheet with answers to some of parents’ most frequently asked questions, available in English and Spanish.
In addition to offering in-person and a Virtual Academy when the fall semester begins on Aug. 18, the district will offer bus transportation but that may be limited depending on the restrictions put in place by state and federal guidelines at that time.
If parents select the Virtual Academy for their students to work at home instead on campuses, they can opt to return to campus. “Participation in the Virtual Academy is a fluid option, though changes may be limited to the
nine-week grading period if possible.”
Students who are participating in the SSISD Virtual Academy may also participate in extracurricular activities, if they satisfy UIL requirements and are offered, are enrolled in the applicable course, and able to attend on-campus practices and competitions.
3 Irving Residents Arrested On Controlled Substance Charge
July 1, 2020 – Three Irving residents were arrested on a controlled substance charge following a late night traffic stop on Industrial Drive near the 125 mile marker on Interstate 30 west. An Irving woman was also wanted on a parole warrant, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Davis reported stopping a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. He noticed the vehicle did not have a functioning license plate light as it exited a motel parking lot onto Industrial Drive at 11:39 p.m. June 29, 2020. The registration on the SUV was also reported to have expired in January of 2019. The silver SUV stopped near near I-30 west mile marker 125, Davis noted in arrest reports.
Upon contact with the occupants, Davis reported all three exhibited signs of nervousness, including speaking rapidly. All breathed heavily, had trembling hands and were sweating, according to the deputy. All three Irving residents told the sheriff’s officer they thought they had warrants for their arrest and no one had a valid driver’s license, Davis alleged in arrest reports. A records check showed only the back seat passenger, identified in arrest reports as 46-year-old Annie Parker Landrum of Irving, to be wanted on a violation of parole warrant, according to arrest reports.
After being denied permission to search the SUV, Davis reported he requested additional deputies to respond at the location. Deputies Bobby Osornio, Nick Marney and Deputy Colt Patterson and his K9 partner Chiv arrived at the location.
Patterson advised Chiv gave a positive alert on the vehicle, so a probable cause search was conducted on the SUV.
Davis alleged glass pipes of the type used to smoke methamphetamine with suspected meth, used hypodermic syringes and a burned spoon with other drug paraphernalia were found in a zip bag located in the center console. A plastic bag containing pills officers believed to be Xanax and a yellow bag containing a crystal-like substance believed to be meth were found lodged in the front passenger’s head rest area, according to arrest reports. More syringes and another burned spoon were among the drug paraphernalia found on the back seat and additional loose crystal-like substance believed to be meth was located on the floorboard behind driver’s seat.
All three occupants allegedly denied ownership of the contraband and were all taken into custody at just before 12:30 a.m. June 30 for possession of a controlled substance. The suspected methamphetamine weighed more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams on a digital scale and had a positive result on a field test kit for meth.
Consequently, Landrum, along with the driver, identified in arrest reports as 40-year-old Sabrina Kay Morgan, and the other passenger, identified in arrest reports as 54-year-old Steven Lee Welborn, were booked into Hopkins County jail early June 30 on a third-degree felony possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge; Landrum also was held on the parole warrant, according to arrest reports.
Welborn had been released from the county jail by 11:30 a.m. July 1 on a $10,000 bond on the felony controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Landrum, who is also known by Annie Mendora Landrum, and Morgan, the driver, remained in Hopkins County jail July 1; their bond was also set at $10,000 on the third-degree felony controlled substance charge. Landrum was denied bond on the Austin violation of parole warrant, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Food Bank To Help Feed Hungry in Sulphur Springs on July 17th
NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AT HOPKINS COUNTY REGIONAL CIVIC CENTER TO HELP FEED HUNGRY NORTH TEXANS DURING COVID-19
What: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), will be distributing kitted food boxes through a low-touch distribution model on July 17th , 2020. Distribution will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. To receive food, visitors must be in a vehicle. No proof of identification is necessary.
When: July 17th , 2020 9am-11am
NTFB staff will determine if the distribution needs to extend past end time.
Where: 1200 Houston St.
Sulphur Springs High School parking lot behind the Dairy Museum.
ABOUT NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked nonprofit hunger-relief organization operating a state-of-the-art volunteer and distribution center in Plano — the Perot Family Campus. Last year, the Food Bank worked hard in partnership with member agencies from our Feeding Network to provide access to almost 77 million nutritious meals across a diverse 13-county service area — this means more than 200,000 meals per day for hungry children, seniors and families. But the need for hunger relief in North Texas is complex and in order to meet the need the NTFB is working to increase our food distribution efforts. Our goal is to provide access to 92 million nutritious meals annually by 2025. NTFB is a member of Feeding America, a national hunger-relief organization.
Skills Camp Registration Now Open
By Johanna Hicks, AgriLife Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County
The Hopkins County Community Health/Wellness Alliance has offered “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” for 10 years. However, due to COVID-19, the camp was canceled for 2020 because of the large number of campers and staff involved. I have been providing weekly programs for the Sulphur Springs ISD Summer Camp, which reaches approximately 10-15 kids with each lesson. We emphasize social distancing and frequent hand-washing, and so far, the students seem to be enjoying the experience.
Another camp which the Alliance sponsors is Skills Camp. This camp is designed for students who have just completed grades 5 and 6 (going into grades 6 and 7 in the fall.) The good news is that this camp WILL take place, but not in the usual format. We will provide project kits for each of the days that the camp would originally take place. The kits may be picked up all at once, or a few at a time. Below is a summary of what the kits will contain:
- Day #1: STEM – we have a couple of really fantastic projects dealing with science, technology, engineering, and math. Most items, along with instructions for completing the projects will be included in the kit.
- Day #2: Upcycling – this will be a fun project! We’ll provide supplies for two projects, along with instructions.
- Day #3: Fun with Money – Alliance Bank is partnering with us on this project, and the kit will include a hands-on project to complete.
- Day #4: Woodworking – this project has been a favorite since the very first Skills Camp! We’ll include a project to build, along with instructions.
- Day #5: Leatherwork – My co-worker, Mario Villarino, is working on assembling these kits. Supplies, instructions, and more will be included!
Each kit will also include a Daily Life Skills Challenge. These will be easy-to-do challenges that everybody – adults, teens, older children – should know how to do. They are all skills that will be useful in everyday life, but are often overlooked.
Another item in each kit will be a Super Summer Salad recipe. Wendy Johnson, Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteer, provided recipes that are simple, yet refreshing for summertime. These will be simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes that can be made either by the student or with the help of an adult. You’ll learn to read a recipe, measure ingredients, and follow the steps in completing the dish.
And that’s not all! Each kit will contain a daily “surprise.” It might be an item related to the project, or it might be “just because.”
So, how do you register? Here’s what you need to do:
- Be sure you are the appropriate grade (going into grades 6 & 7)
- Call the Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – 903-885-3443
- Leave your name, address, and phone number (grade would be helpful)
- Deadline to register is July 15.
- We’ll contact you with information on when to pick up the project kits.
There is no charge for the camp this year. However, we must limit registration to the first 14 participants due to the cost of supplies. This camp was originally designed for Sulphur Springs students, but call anyway. If we don’t fill our quota, we will open it to others in the county.
Closing Thought
“Today is the day in which to express your noblest qualities of mind and heart, to do at least one worthy thing which you have long postponed.”
– Grenville Kleiser
Contact Johanna Hicks at Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; by phone at 903-885-3443; or [email protected]
Chamber Connection – July 2
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
The fireworks for 4th of July have been cancelled, however, please remember that the Symphony League is holding their concert and fireworks celebration on Saturday, Sept. 5. Mark your calendars!
The Hopkins County Adult Leadership is happy to announce that we are currently taking applications for the 2020-21 class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins county Chamber of Commerce.
The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders.
Leadership Sulphur Springs is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a month. For more information and to get an application, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515.
Hunt Regional Is Offering Mobile Mammography Coach In Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on July 23, in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Ribbon Cutting
Jettribe hosted ribbon cutting celebration Jettribe hosted their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, June 24, at noon. Jettribe is a water sports gear and apparel company from Southern California that has opened a third location in Sulphur Springs.
Business Highlight
During the year 2020, The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a business each week.
Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for July 2, NETBIO (North East Texas Beef Improvement Organization). You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Offers School Physicals
CHRISTUS’ South Broadway Street Urgent Care Clinic To Reopen July 6; Pat Zeigler Recognized With Daisy Award
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 30, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
From our CHRISTUS Sulphur Springs Ministry to you, have a safe and Happy Independence Day! In honor of the holiday, all CHRISTUS Trinity Clinics will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Hospital Visitation
For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients, associates, and guests.
- 1 Entrance to hospital through Emergency Department 24/7
- 1 Visitor per patient
- Visitors must be between the ages of 16 years-old and 65-years old
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (subject to change)
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Sports Medicine
Sports Physicals
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, in conjunction with CHRISTUS Sports Medicine program, is providing sports physicals for all middle school and high school students from any school district. The physicals will be held at the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Emory, on Monday July 6 through Friday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm. The cost is $25 and appointments may be made by calling 903.473.7234.
Clinic Services
Urgent Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care, located at 1339 South Broadway St. in Sulphur Springs, will re-open on Monday, July 6.
The Urgent Care hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone number to reach Urgent Care is 903.951.1001.
Awards
Daisy Award
The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the
extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care delivered by nurses every day.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every month. This month, we are excited to recognize Pat Zeigler, of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
We want to reassure our patients that CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital continue to be a safe place to receive your care, and we encourage you to follow up with your regular healthcare needs. For any reason you cannot come into the clinic, or do not feel comfortable, virtual visits and telephone visits are available. Please contact your provider to discuss all of the many options for accessing care.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro
and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother
Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler ContinueCARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-
term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with
more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41
counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler ContinueCARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
