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| National Trump nominates Unplugged Ratcliffe as new DNI Steve Everett to perform acoustic set Saturday

By TAMMY VINSON from four countries and more than tammy.vinson@ 30 states, but our local turnout was ssnewstelegram.com relatively low. The weather was a big reason, for sure, but I also believe This Saturday, music lovers will that some find it difficult to com- have the chance to see musician mit to a two-day music festival of Steve Everett, whose recent release indie artists with whom they’re not “Pick Your Head Up” was named familiar,” Event organizer Leah Lair one of the 10 Best Country and Connor said of Saturday’s event. Americana Songs to Hear Now by “Texafied Unplugged…is an excel- Rolling Stone, when he plays in lent opportunity, on a much small- Sulphur Springs. er scale, to hear some of the music Everett will play Texafied Un- and feel the incredible vibe that this plugged, a live acoustic show, at event provides. The musicians for Heritage Park (Winniford House, Saturday are just incredible people the new indoor facility) on Sat- with incredible talent.” urday, Aug. 3. Local favorite Jeb Tickets are $30 in advance, Brooks will open the show at 6:30 $40 at the door, and include food Pop’N’Roll singer/songwriter Steve Everett will be the p.m. Jadon A. McGraw, Jay Mac and beverages. They’re available featured performer at Texafied Unplugged this Saturday President Donald Trump has nom- and Travis Schendel are also slated online at www.texafiedjamfest. at Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs. Proceeds from the event will benefit Texafied JamFest and Be The Match inated Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, to appear. com, and there is an option to buy (left) to replace Dan Coats as director “At last year’s Texafied JamFest national bone marrow donor registry. Courtesy of national intelligence. event in October, we had people in See Music, page 11A Courtesy/Texas Senate

By MIRANDA OGLESBY Mount Pleasant Tribune

President Donald Trump an- nounced Sunday his nomination of U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, to

See DNI, page 2A

| Infrastructure Broadway closed after gas line hit ATMOS caused earlier shutdown, Maxwell says Band students hit the field on the first day of marching practice for the fall football season, including (from left) Brooklyn Arneson, Destany Brown and Jackson Burnett. By TAYLOR NYE Staff photo by Quinten Boyd [email protected]

The city experienced a gas leak on Tuesday when attempting a “small | Economy sewer project,” according to city man- ager Marc Maxwell. See Gas, page 4A California pet food business breaks ground Personal tragedy led owner to | Immigration produce line of victuals By TAYLOR NYE 3 nabbed My Perfect Pet owner [email protected] Karen Neola receives a commemorative Sulphur Springs’ business community is silver shovel from ready to welcome its newest member as pet food by ICE EDC president Tom company My Perfect Pet celebrated its ground- Sellers. breaking at Pioneer Park on Wednesday. Staff photo Saturday by Taylor Nye See Pets, page 5A By TAYLOR NYE [email protected]

Sulphur Springs police arrested one This week’s online poll and handed over three undocumented individuals to Immgration and Cus- Under the toms Enforcement on Saturday, ac- Big Top Are you attending the Dixie cording to reports. Softball World Series? At approximately 4:32 a.m. in the 1300 block of Hillcrest Drive, SSPD Senior Citizen Prom officers Lieutenant Moon and Sergeant Visit online at Page 12A Shufeldt conducted a traffic stop on a ssnewstelegram.com See ICE, page 2A to cast your vote

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| Charity The report stated ICE that Moon and Shufeldt Elected then “contacted the Continued from page 1A Health Care Foundation, Lights [ICE] agent for this area, Officials the agent responded to black Dodge Challeng- of Life announces Gala chairs er for alleged failure to the SSPD where Espar- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn signal a lane change, re- za[s] were released into 517 Hart Senate Office Dr. David and Pam ports read. his custody.” Bldg. They transported José, Marco and Em- Washington, D.C. 20510 Black to head up to HCSO a 55-year-old manuel do not appear in 202-224-2934 Auburn, Georgia man, the ICE detainee locator 2019-2020 campaign who was the passenger online database at the U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of the vehicle, for failure U.S Immigration and 455 Dirksen Senate News Reports to wear a seat belt, the Customs Enforcement’s Office Blvd. report read. website. The Hopkins County Health Care Washington, D.C. 20510 Three additional According to ICE Foundation Board of Directors announced 202-224-5922 the 2019-2020 Lights of Life Campaign passengers were taken database call center em- and Gala chairs will be Dr. David and Pam into ICE custody, the re- ployee #52, Lucas, who Black. port read. stated he “did not have Congressman José Muñoz Esparza, “The Blacks have a longstanding com- a last name,” none of the John Ratcliffe mitment to this community and our hospi- 24, Marco Esparza-Ma- men have been entered 325 Cannon HOB tal, and they are truly the perfect choice to cias, 27, and Emmanuel Washington, D.C. 20515 lead the efforts of the Lights of Life Cam- into the ICE detainee Esparza-Macias, 25, all 202-225-6673 paign,” stated Meredith Caddell, executive of Mexico, “were found database. Lucas stated director for the Health Care Foundation. Dr. David and Pam Black will be co-chairs to have entered the U.S. they may not have been David graduated from Sulphur Spring for the Hopkins County Health Care illegally [undocument- processed yet, or they Texas Sen. Bob Hall High School and Texas Tech, and then re- Foundation’s 2019-202 Lights of Life may have been moved P.O. Box 12068 ceived a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ed] and [were] being campaign. transported to Georgia out of the country, but Austin, Texas 78711 from Texas A&M University. He then Courtesy/HCHCF returned to Sulphur Springs and opened for $700,” the report he did not have access to 512-463-0102 Broadway Veterinary Hospital in 1985. stated. the information. In the past, David has served on the to have them as the 2019-2020 Lights of Texas Rep. Dan Flynn boards of Young Farmers, Rural Urban Life Campaign chairs,” said Caddell. P.O. Box 2910 Committee, Chamber of Commerce and This year’s campaign goal is $500,000. States,” Ratcliffe said in United Way. He currently serves on the Austin, Texas 78768 “The impact the Foundation has had a statement. “President boards of Hopkins County Hospital Dis- for our hospital has been tremendous with 512-463-0880 DNI Trump’s call to serve in trict, Hopkins County Dairy Festival, over $2.4 million in contributions. The Continued from page 1A NETBIO and Ag Workers Insurance Advi- projects and equipment that have been this role was not one I Gov. Greg Abbott sory. He is the co-chair of Dairy Airs Hot purchased in the past have allowed our could ignore, and I am replace Dan Coats as the P.O. Box 12428 Air Balloon Rally and serves on the Texas hospital to offer many additional services incredibly thankful to Tech School of Veterinary Medicine Steer- director of national in- Austin, Texas 78711 in order to provide better patient care,” him for this great hon- ing Committee. Caddell added. telligence (DNI). Coats 512-463-2000 Pam was raised in Corpus Christi but The Foundation Board has selected will officially step down or. I look forward to my new role with energy moved to Sulphur Springs after college to purchase several items with this year’s on Aug. 15. Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton and married David. They have two daugh- campaign funds, including: and focus.” Ratcliffe was elected 300 West 15th St. ters, Kaylene Black and Kaytlin Meadows; • a LUCAS CPR device to be housed to the state’s 4th Con- This isn’t the first Austin, Texas 78701 a son-in-law, Mark Meadows; and two in the Emergency Department for gressional District in time Ratcliffe has been granddaughters, Kelsey and Asa. patients that present in cardiac ar- 2014 after successful- said to be under con- 512-463-2100 Pam has served on the boards of Amer- rest and ican Cancer Society, Child Protective Ser- ly challenging the late sideration for a position • a Fluoroscope Unit and a Vascular Hopkins County Judge vices, CASA and United Way. She was on Ultrasound for the Radiology De- Ralph Hall, R-Rockwall. in the Trump adminis- the planning team and a leader for Kids partment. The district stretches tration. In November, Robert Newsom from the Dallas suburbs Kingdom, Leadership Class of Sulphur Each is expected to ensure the hospital he was on a short list of P.O. Box 288 Springs, Cattle Baron Inaugural Ball Com- east to Texarkana, cover- state-of-the-art tools to heal patients and possible replacements Sulphur Springs, Texas mittee, and the Initiating Committee for expand the services provided in Sulphur ing 18 North Texas and 75483 establishing Relay for Life in Sulphur Springs. Northeast Texas coun- for fired U.S. Attorney 903-438-4006 Springs. “It’s always exciting to see what will be ties, including Hopkins General Jeff Sessions. She currently serves on the Hopkins added to our hospital through the funds County. He is also a member of County Dairy Festival Board and is the raised each year. All funds raised through “I am pleased to an- the House Intelligence co-chair of Hopkins County Dairy Festival our Foundation STAY in Hopkins County. nounce that highly-re- Committee. SULPHUR SPRINGS Hot Air Balloon Rally along with being a We will need everyone’s support to reach volunteer for Legacy Hospice Pet Therapy this lofty goal, but we know that the res- spected Congressman If Ratcliffe passes CITY COUNCIL team. Pam’s passion is working with her idents of Hopkins County will not let us John Ratcliffe of Texas Senate confirmation, a City Hall team of handlers and their certified “ani- down,” said Caddell. will be nominated by special election would 201 Davis St. North mal assisted” therapy dogs, which are part Sponsorship letters scheduled to be me to be the Director take place to succeed Sulphur Springs, Texas of the Pet Partners Organization. mailed this week to repeat sponsors be- of National Intelligence. him in Congress. 75482 David and Pam are both active in Shan- cause they receive the first right of refusal. A former U.S. Attorney, “It has been the priv- 903-885-7541 non Oaks Church. The Lights of Life gala is scheduled for John will lead and in- ilege of my lifetime to be “I am so excited to be working with 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Jan. 25, spire greatness for the • City Manager Marc the voice for the people David and Pam. I have had the pleasure 2020 at the Hopkins County Regional Civ- [country] he loves,” the Maxwell of witnessing their dedication to multiple ic Center. president said in a tweet. of the Fourth District • Mayor/Place 3 community projects over the years, and I “It promises to be another fun-filled of Texas over the past am so thankful they are also dedicated to evening of fine dining, dancing to a great According to www. Norman Sanders five years. I will take our local hospital. I love their energy and band and bidding on amazing live and si- dni.gov, the director of • Mayor Pro determination. What more could we ask lent auction items,” said Caddell. national intelligence their wisdom and com- Tempore/Place 1, for in campaign chairs?Hardworking, ded- For more information and sponsorship “serves as the head of mon sense with me in Erica Armstrong icated, passionate and caring, they embody opportunities, call the Foundation office at the Intelligence Com- my new role, and I will • Place 2, Jimmy each of these qualities, and we are blessed 903-438-4799. munity, overseeing and always remember with Lucas directing the implemen- pride my service to them • Place 4, Freddie tation of the National In- and all that we have ac- Taylor telligence Program bud- complished together,” get and serving as the • Place 5, Jeff Ratcliffe said. principal advisor to the Sanderson Ratcliffe hosted the President, the National • Place 6, Doug Security Council, and Northeast Texas Tax Cut Roadshow in April Moore the Homeland Security • Place 7, John Council for intelligence 2018, where he visited Sellers matters related to na- businesses in Texas’ 4th tional security.” Congressional District The DNI is a cab- that were positively im- inet-level official that pacted by the Tax Cuts COUNTY requires presidential and Jobs Act. 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| Crime Blotter Briefs Traffic stop leads to 3 arrests By TAMMY VINSON All vehicle occupants were read their [email protected] rights and reportedly denied ownership Yantis man arrested Dangerous of the pill. Thomas was taken into custo- on DWI charge drug found during Kristopher Paul Thomas, 23, of Tex- dy on the two active warrants and taken Clifford William Morris, 53, of Yantis arkana, Arkansas was arrested during a to the Hopkins County jail. was arrested during a traffic stop at 10:02 traffic stop traffic stop on State Highway 11 west at After booking Thomas into jail, Horne a.m. Monday on Moore Street at Main Street A 20-year-old Mount Vernon woman FM 3134 at 10:44 p.m. Monday on Miller reviewed the dash camera footage from on a charge of driving while intoxicated was arrested during a traffic stop at 1:26 County and Texarkana warrants, alleging his patrol unit and was reportedly able to third or more offense with open container. a.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of Wildcat failure to appear on a charge of aggra- identify Thomas drop the contraband on Sulphur Springs Police Department re- Way on a charge of possession of a danger- vated assault on a member of family or the ground in an alleged attempt to tam- portedly received a report of a possible in- ous drug. Officer Floyd reportedly stopped household and felony terroristic threats per with or fabricate physical evidence at toxicated driver on Spring Street. Hopkins the woman, driving a gold Ford Escape, for first degree. the 22:15:08 mark of the video. County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Michael Russell speeding. While gathering information, Deputy Zack Horne was reportedly Charges of tampering and possession of heard the call and reportedly observed a Floyd reportedly observed alcohol in the on patrol in the area when he observed a less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 con- vehicle, driven by Morris, matching the de- back of the vehicle and conducted a prob- gray Nissan SUV allegedly traveling west- trolled substance were added. Bond was set scription given by dispatch. able cause search since the woman and her bound at a checked speed of 84 miles per at $15,000, and Thomas remained in custo- Morris was allegedly stopped for a traf- passenger were both under age 21. hour in a 60-mph zone. Horne reportedly dy Wednesday, arrest and jail reports read. fic violation in addition to the information During the search, Floyd allegedly lo- activated his lights and conducted a traf- The other occupants of the vehi- given by the caller. He allegedly had an cated a bottle of prescription pills identified fic stop on the vehicle. cle, Daniel Monroe Nichols, 19, and an open container of an alcoholic beverage by as methylphenidate, a central nervous sys- Thomas was asked to exit the vehicle 18-year-old man, also of Texarkana, were his right leg, as well as glassy, red, blood- tem stimulant commonly known as Ritalin first, and Horne conducted a pat down arrested during the stop. Nichols was shot eyes and an odor of alcoholic beverage or Concerta and prescribed to treat ADHD search. Thomas was reportedly escorted charged with possession of 1-4 grams of coming from his person. Morris allegedly and narcolepsy. The woman was not the to the front of Horne’s patrol unit and a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance failed standard field sobriety tests and was patient for whom the medication was pre- asked to remain there until all other oc- and possession of less than 2 ounces of taken into custody. He reportedly consent- scribed. She reportedly told Floyd the med- cupants exited the vehicle. marijuana. Bond was set at $11,000, and ed to a blood draw after being advised of ication belonged to a friend of hers, but As Horne began to walk back to the he was released Monday, according to jail his rights and was booked into jail once the that friend was not present in the vehicle. other vehicle, he reportedly observed a reports. blood specimen was obtained. Floyd also alleged the prescription bottle clear baggie containing a single round pill The 18-year-old man was charged Bond was set at $10,000, and he was re- appeared to have been tampered with and located on the ground where Thomas had with possession of less than 2 ounces of leased Tuesday, jail and arrest reports read. some of the lettering had been marked over exited the vehicle. The pill allegedly field marijuana. He was released from jail on with a black marker. Drug paraphernalia tested positive for MDMA or ecstasy. $1,000 bond Monday, jail reports read. Traffic stop and an open container of alcohol was also reportedly located inside the vehicle. ends with arrest The woman was taken into custody and Maria Cristina Lopez-Castillo, 25, also received a citation for possession of al- of Fort Worth was arrested at 2:39 a.m. cohol by a minor. She was transported to Tuesday during a traffic stop on Interstate the Hopkins County jail without incident. For the Record 30 east at mile marker 112 on a charge of Bond was set at $2,000, and she remained fraudulent use or possession of identifying in jail at press time. information fewer than five items, which is The passenger was issued a citation and Sulphur Springs and 4:33 p.m.: Deputies AR-15 was stolen out of an a state jail felony. was released to an adult who was called to Hopkins County law en- responded to a report of unlocked vehicle. An in- Lopez-Castillo was a passenger in a the scene of the traffic stop, arrest reports forcement and fire depart- theft or possible theft at a vestigation is pending. vehicle reportedly stopped for no license read. ment activity from 5:30 residence on Weaver Lane. 12:01 p.m.: Deputies plate light. Deputy Chaney reportedly ob- a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. A woman reported some- responded to a report of served the odor of marijuana emitting from Wednesday included: one took all her items out burglary of a residence in the vehicle when he made contact and was Jail transfers, of a house she was suppos- Cumby. A woman report- able to see suspected marijuana on the POLICE edly renting. ed her home was broken woman’s pant legs. Both occupants were other activity Monday n 11:30 p.m.: Cody Ray into. A special patrol was asked to exit the vehicle. During a proba- A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man 8:02 a.m.: A 32-year- Self, 46, of Sulphur Springs established. ble cause search, Chaney reportedly locat- was released from jail Monday per a judge’s old Sulphur Springs wom- was arrested at the Hop- 1:47 p.m.: Deputies ed a re-sealable cigar wrapper containing a order after serving a 90-day commitment an was arrested during kins County Law Enforce- responded to a report of a small amount of suspected marijuana. on an October 2018 charge of criminal a traffic stop in the 1100 ment Center on a warrant disturbance or family vio- Chaney also reportedly located an al- mischief between $750 and $2,500. He was block of Main Street on alleging violation of proba- lence at a residence on FM legedly forged Social Security card bear- booked into jail May 23, jail reports read. SSPD warrants for speed- tion on a May 2017 charge 2297. A woman reported ing the woman’s name and a fake number n Thomas Mark Moore, 51, of Longview ing 10% over the posted of possession of less than 1 receiving threats from her inside the vehicle’s center console. Chaney was released from jail Monday on $5,000 limit. She paid the fines and ounce of a Penalty Group ex, who was on his way to found an allegedly forged Texas ID card bond after serving a 180-day commitment was released later the same 1 controlled substance. her house. containing Lopez-Castillo’s name, birth on an October 2018 charge of violation of day, arrest reports read. Self arrived at the location 8:27 p.m.: Deputies date and address. The number was checked probation for criminal nonsupport. He was to turn himself in. Bond responded to a report through communications and a records booked into jail on March 4, according to Tuesday was set at $15,000, and he of discharging firearms check revealed the ID number belonged to jail reports. 3:19 p.m.: George was released Tuesday, ar- on County Road 2308. a deceased person. n A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man Edward Stribling, 55, of rest and jail reports read. A woman reported her Lopez-Castillo was taken into custody was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, Sulphur Springs was ar- neighbors were shooting and transported to the Hopkins County search or transport and disorderly conduct. rested at his residence on Tuesday guns and her dogs were jail. Bond was set at $10,000, and she re- Bond was set at $2,000 on the resisting ar- a parole violation warrant. 2:33 a.m.: Deputies going crazy. Deputies were mained in jail as of press time, arrest and rest charge, and he was released on bond responded to a report of unable to locate anyone. jail reports read. Tuesday, jail reports read. SHERIFF a disturbance or family Hopkins County com- Monday violence at a Como resi- munications operators an- 9:20 a.m.: A 21-year- dence. A woman reported swered 582 non-emergency old Cumby woman was ar- she could hear yelling and phone calls, 106 calls for rested at the Adult Proba- screaming across the street. service and 66 emergency tion Office on a warrant for Deputies were unable to lo- calls. For the 48-hour peri- Do you remember? violation of probation on a cate any disturbance. od from 5:30 a.m. Monday charge from October 2018 8:20 a.m.: Deputies to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, of endangering or aban- responded to a report of officers issued seven cita- doning a child — criminal theft at a Winnsboro resi- tions, filed three offenses negligence. Bond was de- dence. A woman reported and conducted one inmate nied, arrest reports read. her daughter’s cell phone transport between facilities, 1:11 p.m.: Dispatch re- had been stolen. The prop- four special patrols and 62 ceived a call from a man erty was recovered later. traffic stops. Sixteen people stating he had received death 10:34 a.m.: Deputies were booked into and 12 threats against his family responded to a report of released from county jail, and was requesting a special theft at a Pickton resi- which held 176 inmates at patrol for them at night. dence. A man reported an 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007: Happy Bear gets hugs from the 3- and 4-year-old through school age children at Little Texans Learning Center. Happy Bear (Tekara Hood), as- sisted by Ceara Moser and facilitator Stacy Edwards (back), talk to children about “welcome” and “unwelcome touches” as well as how to react to “unwelcome” touches. The personal safety program, called “PS It’s My Body,” including Happy Bear, were of- fered by Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center to child care centers, schools, church groups and other gatherings for youths age 4 and up. Archive Do you remember these local events that made headlines? 10 years ago Army Sgt. John Dodd was honored with a Purple Heart for his service with the 1-505th 3rd BCT 82nd Airborne Division in Southern Baghdad. 5 years ago A coroner determined two young sisters, 1-year-old Natalye Price and 3-year-old Ga- briella Guerrero, whose bodies were found in an East Texas apartment died of blunt force injuries. Preliminary autopsy results indicated the deaths of were homicides. 1 year ago Miller Grove Independent School District announced a new policy, requiring all stu- dent back-packs to be transparent. The policy, a security measure approved that summer, went into effect at the start of the 2018-19 school year. Page 4A Thursday, August 1, 2019 community Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Weather Forecast 2019 August Today is Thursday, Aug. 1 Today is National Mahjong Day, National Minority Courtesy/NWS Donor Awareness Day and Respect for Parents Day among others. NEW THIS WEEK Hopkins County | Tira News Friday n The Children’s Theatre Workshop and Community Players will present Mike Carter’s musical adaptation of Trip to Gatlinburg does not disappoint Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book” during the weekends of July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4. The musical begins at 7 p.m. ecently, Debra Wood and her This was Debra’s first visit to the Great Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Main Street sister, Barbara Cockrum, re- Smoky Mountains, and she is ready to go Theatre, 225 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. Online reserva- turned from a visit to the Great back. The rest of the group had been there tions can be made at www.communityplayersinc.com or SmokyR Mountains in Tennessee. They met several times and enjoyed the mountains by calling 903-885-0107. Cockrum’s daughter, Stephanie; son-in- once again. law, John; and grandson, Brock at their It was a great trip for Debra to end her ONGOING EVENTS timeshare in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. summer vacation, as she begins her 30th Thursday, Aug. 1 They visited the Great Smoky Moun- year in education and her 24th year at n Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild meets for a sew- Jan tains National Park, where they toured the North Hopkins. ing day at 9 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each Vaughn mountain and picnicked near a beautiful Joyce Dodd reports that the “angels” month at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas St. in river in the mountain range. They also vis- donated five bags of groceries for the Tira Sulphur Springs. n CONTRIBUTOR ited Pigeon Forge, with all the shops. Food Pantry. She added that a $25 contri- Lake Fork Shooting Chapter of The Well Armed On Tuesday, they attended the Pirates bution was received for the cause. We are Woman meets from 4 to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at J&K’s Trigger and Bow Shooting Sports, 9963 Phone | 903-438-6688 Voyage dinner theater, where they were always grateful for help with the pantry needs. State Highway 154 (south of Sulphur Springs in Seymore Email | janvaughn73@ served a delicious meal and were enter- Our great-grandchildren, Dixie, Ry- community). Seating is limited; reservations required. gmail.com tained by diving pirates and live animals. lan, Brailon and Slaiden visited with us Annual membership fee is $50, and a $7 per month or While John and Brock played golf in the on Friday evening. Dixie was returning to $100 per year range fee applies. First time attendees are nearby mountains on Wednesday, the girls her home in Sour Lake on Saturday, after not required to join. Contact chapter leader Peggy York enjoyed a day of shopping at various Christ- spending three weeks with Landon, Laik- at [email protected] for additional mas stores and the nearby outlet mall. en and the boys. information. On Thursday night, the group went Chip went to the car show in Sulphur n Hopkins County Beautification Program Commit- to the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud, Springs on Saturday morning. That eve- tee meets at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month in the where they enjoyed the show and a “de- ning Jim and Sandra Vaughn, of Broken judges’ quarters at Hopkins County Courthouse. Contact licious meal of fried chicken, pulled pork Bow, Oklahoma, came by for a visit. On Wyvonne McDaniel at 903-439-4997 for more informa- and all the fixins.” The “Hatfields & Mc- Sunday, Chip’s mother and sister, Grace tion. Everyone welcome. Coys” entertained the audience with sing- and Linda Ellen Vaughn, joined us for n Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 and its Auxil- ing and clogging. lunch. iary will meet at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the VFW Hall. Supper will be at 6:30 p.m. Call 903- 885-4666. | Club News n “Spokes for Hope,” the Sulphur Springs Chapter of Christian Motorcyclists Association, meets the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at Pizza Inn to eat; Genealogical society annual fall the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Contact President Randell Hughes at 903-438-1036. n Cypress Basin Hospice hosts a monthly grief sup- seminar scheduled next week port group, which is open to the public and free of charge birth certificates in Texas. Attend- the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Speakers to cover ees will learn the reasons adoptees’ IF YOU GO the Cypress Basin Hospice office, 207 Morgan Street in n birth certificates were altered, hear What: East Texas Genealogical Mount Pleasant. The support group allows participants Society annual fall seminar adoption, Native about search techniques, discover the opportunity to talk about their loss and spend time n When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Satur- the many problems adult adoptees with others who have experienced similar situations. day, Aug. 10; registration begins have with “government-sanctioned One-on-one grief counseling is also available. For more American ancestry at 8:30 a.m. falsified documents,” and learn why information, call 903-577-1510. n Where: Payne Auditorium News Reports national organizations support equal n Sulphur Springs Masonic Lodge #221 will hold its on the second floor of the Smith access to original birth certificates. regularly stated meeting the first Thursday of each month County Historical Society and TYLER — The East Texas Genea- Each hands-on research session at the Lodge Hall on Oak Avenue. Dinner will be served Carnegie Library Building, 125 logical Society announced this week at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. All workshop will include a time for in- South College Ave., Tyler their annual fall seminar to be held members are encouraged to attend. dividualized help. Participants are n Cost: Early registration (post- n Bridge Club meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second and in the Carnegie Library in Tyler next encouraged to bring their research marked by Aug. 1) — $10 each week. Topics this year include Native notes and explore the resources workshop for ETGS member, $5 fourth Tuesday and the first and third Thursday of each American and adoption research, as learned about in each workshop. each workshop for nonmem- month at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, 150 well as hands-on sessions to guide Work through challenges with help bers; Late registration — $20 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For more information, con- participants’ research. from other researchers and the speak- per workshop per person tact Karon Weatherman at 903–885-1661. n In the Native American Research ers. With practice and experience, n More info: Shelia Hallmark Fit & Strong led by John Little is held at 9:30 a.m. seminar, participants will learn what find new clues about ancestors’ lives at [email protected] or 206-819- every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Sulphur Springs resources are available for Indian or the adoption being researched. 0772 Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Territory ancestors and gain a deeper Guest speaker Hannah Kubacak is Cost is free. understanding for the history of this a Chicasaw citizen who is passionate n Duplicate and party bridge is played every Tues- adoptees in identifying their biolog- region. Explore records pertaining to about genealogy and local history. She day and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Senior ical families. Gray’s primary focus is Native Americans, freedmen and in- is currently the genealogy reference Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For educating the general public and pol- truders living in Indian Territory in librarian for the Waco-McLennan more information, call Irma Gonzalez at 903-335-1931. iticians on the history of adoption in the second half of the 19th century. County Library’s Genealogy Center. n New Life Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meet- The case studies presented will fo- Previously. Kubacak has worked for Texas and working to ensure equal ings are held at 129 College St. (white building to the cus on Five Civilized Tribes research the Chickasaw Nation at the Holliso access to original birth certificates. right of the Presbyterian Church) in Sulphur Springs. A (Cherokee, Choctaw, Seminole and Research Center, the UTSA Librar- To be better prepared to help you closed 12 & 12 Study is held Mondays at 7 p.m., an open Muscogee Creek), but the strategies ies’ Special Collection Department during the hands-on sessions, the Big Book Topic meeting on Thursdays at 7 p.m., closed can be applied to other tribes as well. and McLennan Community College, two guest speakers ask that partici- big Book Study on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and an open meet- The Adoption Research seminar teaching genealogy as continuing pants answer the following questions ing at 9 a.m. on Sundays. For questions, call Gary K. at will provide a historical overview education. Her own family research on their pre-registration form. If reg- 903-335-8152, Brandon H. at 903-348-4716, Robert T. at of adoption practices and amended takes her through Texas and Oklaho- istering online, send the information 614-313-3136 or Mike F. at 903-335-1382. ma as well as the Southeastern United to Shelia Hallmark, 2ndvp@etgs. n Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thurs- States. org or 206-819-0772. days at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 225 Parkins St. Call SCHEDULE OF Connie Gray is an adoptee and 1. What Tribes (Native Amer- group facilitator at 903-885-1344 for more information founder of Texas Adoptee Rights. ican workshop) or states and leave a message. EVENTS She entered foster care at the age of (Adoption workshop) are n Rotary club of Sulphur Springs meets at noon • 8:30-9 a.m.: Registration 3, when a state social worker illegal- you researching? Thursdays in the Family Life Center at First United (both workshops) ly terminated her mother’s parental 2. What repositories have you Methodist Church. • 9-11:30 a.m.: rights. Gray and her sisters were ad- used? n Gentleman’s Night is Thursday at Veterans of For- opted into different families. Upon Workshop: Native 3. What websites have you eign Wars Post 8560. turning 18 in 1976, she petitioned the American Research used? Travis County court, obtained her • 11:30-1 p.m.: Lunch Friday, Aug. 2 original birth certificate, and within Information and preregistration n The Senior Citizens Center hosts Community break (bring sack lunch two years located her entire biolog- forms can be found at www.etgs. Classroom at 10:45 the first Friday of every month. The or dine out) ical family. Recognized as a Spokeo org or ETGS Facebook page. Either Center is at 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Sulphur • 12:30-1 p.m.: Search Angel in 2013, she was in- preregister online or mail registration Springs. For more information, contact Karon Weather- Registration (afternoon ducted into G’s Adoption Registry form to: ETGS, Attn: Fall Seminar, man at 903–885-1661. workshop) Search Angel Hall of Fame in 2018. P. O. Box 6967, Tyler, Texas 75711- n Every Friday at 6:30 p.m., Chaffer’s Place, 410 Main DNA testing has become a common 6967. • 1-3:30 p.m.: Work- St. in Sulphur Springs, will host a live band. There is a $7 shop: Adoption Research genealogical tool, and the Facebook For more information, contact group “Texas DNA and Adoptee Shelia Hallmark at 2ndvp@etgs. cover charge. Catered concessions are available. For more Search Support” was created to assist org or 206-819-0772. information, call 470-848-2246. n Bingo is played at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citi- zens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 9:30-10:45 and we do,” Maxwell said. hours and was reopened be- pened just a few months a.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Cards are 75 cents “They do their best to lo- fore 4:30 p.m., Maxwell said. ago, so that might ring a each, and you keep your cards the whole time. For more information, contact Karon Weatherman at 903-885- Gas cate the lines, but some- “There was one oth- bell,” Maxwell said. Continued from page 1A times they mis-locate er incident like this on 1661. Maxwell stated that dig- them, and in this particular Broadway a few months n Shuffleboard is offered Friday nights in the Canteen ging within 18 inches of a At approximately 2:29 case they were 13 feet off.” ago, where ATMOS own at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560. known line could incur up n Better Life Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets p.m., the city shut down According to Max- contractor hit their own well, the city mistaken- line,” Maxwell said, refer- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Satur- Broadway Avenue from Drex- to a $10,000 fine. However, ly dug through a service ring to an April 29 gas leak since the city stopped dig- days at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 el Street to McCann Street line, which pulled it out of that caused ATMOS to Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329. ging when they were 13 feet near the Sonic Drive In. the main line leading it to shut down the road at 1430 — “Before we dig any- “spew a lot of gas.” Broadway. from the main line yester- If your club or organization is meeting soon and wishes where we have to call Broadway was shut “They say this happens day, he hopes they will not to remind members of the time and location, send an email 1-800-DIG-TEST by law, down a little less than two all the time because it hap- be fined. to [email protected] Page 5A Sulphur Springs News-Telegram opinion Thursday, August 1, 2019 | My ViewPoint Road rage – what’s

The News-Telegram the point? encourages letters to the editor from its readers for publication. Letters should be type-written or print- ed neatly if brought in or | National mailed to 401 Church St., Suite B, Sulphur Springs, The wages war and nasty effects Tammy Texas 75482. We also ac- Vinson whatsoever about what it means to cept letters to the editor small businesses like us.” COLUMNIST via email to editor@ssnews Today, for companies with more telegram.com or via our than 500 workers, Seattle’s minimum Phone | 903-885-8663 website at ssnewstelegram. wage is $16 per hour. Email | tammy.vinson@ com. It’s as if the politicians never learned ssnewstelegram.com We do not print unorig- about supply and demand. They think ast week, I found myself on the receiving end of inal letters or letters written prices can be set wherever government some road rage. I was on my way to work, just to other publications. All John decrees, with no consequences. leaving my house, when I pulled up to the inter- letters must be signed by the Stossel But there are many bad consequences. sectionL of my road and State Highway 154. I looked both author and shold include a Twenty-year-old Dillon Hodes un- ways and saw there was a car approaching, but I had plen- telephone number for verifi- COLUMNIST derstands that. He’s a winner of the vid- ty of distance to pull onto the highway and achieve maxi- eo-making contest run by my charity, cation and in case clarifica- mum velocity – I mean, safely accelerate to the speed limit. tion is needed. Stossel in the Classroom. Hodes saw en. Bernie Sanders’ presidential what happened to his friend when the (Yeah, that sounds better.) So that’s exactly what I did. campaign was just disrupted Kroger she worked at raised its mini- Happily settled at my cruising speed of 70 mph, I was by campaign workers demand- mum wage to $12 an hour. quite surprised to glance in my rearview mirror to find the ingS the same $15 per hour Sanders de- oncoming car I’d seen had not only closed the distance but This Week’s “She was getting paid $12 an hour, Online Poll mands government force all employers but slowly, they started cutting her days, was now sitting millimeters off my back bumper. The driv- to pay. her hours. She was (eventually) regulat- er maintained that position, regardless of whether I sped It serves him right. ed to only working on Sundays. That’s up or slowed down, almost the entire drive into Sulphur Years ago, the activist group ACORN because she was young and inexperi- Springs, until we reached the spot where 154 widens into faced the same problem. After fight- enced,” explains Hodes. “She’s worth the four lanes. At that point, the aggressive driver swerved ing for a higher minimum wage, they world to me, but she wasn’t worth $12 around and passed me “impressively” before proceeding tried to convince a judge they should be to Kroger.” into town at about 80 miles an hour. granted an exception when paying their The $12 minimum wage took away Guess that showed me. own workers, since they were involved her job. How much more damage will a It just made me wonder, what was the point of that in such important and productive work. $15 minimum do? whole exercise? What exactly is the logic behind the deci- Government telling employers what Rigel Nobel-Kosa, another sitc.org sion to do extreme tailgating at highway speed? What was to pay people creates nasty side effects. video contest winner, pointed out that that person trying to say? Obviously he or she was trying Five years ago, Seattle won fame by For the first time in many high employment “countries such to communicate that my driving the speed limit was still becoming the first American city to as Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Swit- too slow. mandate a $15 per hour minimum. zerland” have no minimum wage laws. I guess I could have sped up. I could have pulled over 20 years, Hopkins “Fifteen in Seattle is just a begin- They do not end up with impover- and let the idio—ahem, hurried driver—go on around me. ning. We have an entire world to win! ished workers making a penny an hour. I could have done something really hateful and slammed County will be the Solidarity!” vowed City Councilmem- Wages, like all prices, are a function of ber Kshama Sawant. on my brakes, claiming I saw something in the road. In- supply and demand. Switzerland has host of three Dixie New York state and many cities fol- stead, I decided to be mature and not wreck my car while lowed in Seattle’s footsteps. much less unemployment than the U.S. still kind of being a little bit of a jerk at the same time. I Softball World Series But now the results from Seattle are Esther Rhodes won our high school continued to drive the posted speed limit without pulling in: essay contest, pointing out that Ameri- over to let the other driver go on by. In my younger days ca’s first minimum wage laws were rac- Events, set for Aug. Some people who already had jobs on the highways and byways of Dallas, I probably would are being paid more. They’re the win- ist. At the time they were passed, blacks have brake checked, chuckling into my rearview mirror as were more likely to be employed than I watched the other driver skid or swerve. 2-7 at Coleman Park. ners under the new law. But the losers are needier people: whites. Blacks were paid less — but they According to the Internet, Sunday is the least common people who are looking for jobs. had jobs. day for road rage incidents. I might dispute that supposed After Seattle raised its minimum Congressman Miles Clayton All- fact, considering I was once nearly run over by an elder- wage to $15, entry-level job growth good, D-Ala., then said he hoped a ly lady who was clearly late for church—she turned into a Are you attending stalled. Job growth continued in the rest minimum wage law would stop “cheap nearby church parking lot immediately after almost com- of Washington state but not in Seattle. colored labor in competition with white mitting vehicular manslaughter. Apparently Tuesday is the the Dixie Softball The $15 minimum helped some peo- l a b or.” day drivers are most likely to incur (or commit) road rage. ple while hurting even poorer people. So, explains Rhodes, although I’m not sure I agree with that statistic either. During my Wold Series? “It’s presented by minimum wage Americans now think a minimum wage time living and driving in Dallas, I’d say Monday mornings advocates as a win-win ... no negatives,” was meant to help the neediest people, and Friday afternoons were prime times for road rage. I complains a skeptical Erin Shannon of “it was meant for the opposite: to keep used to have a theory that everyone in Dallas forgets how the poor and the minorities from get- the Washington Policy Center in my to drive over the weekend. Monday morning rush hour is ting jobs!” latest video. bad due to everyone being on the (steep) vertical part of • Absolutely! She also understands that the law Shannon points out the negatives. the learning curve. Friday afternoons are a free-for-all, be- now makes it harder for her to get a job. For example, stores that once hired cause everyone wants to get someplace that isn’t work and • No, but I’ll be there in “I’m 14,” says Rhodes. “My labor inexperienced kids and trained them, start the weekend. giving them valuable starter experience, wouldn’t be worth $15 an hour!” The most common time of day for road rage incidents spirit. stopped doing so once Seattle raised its All government’s workplace rules to take place is 5:45 p.m., which makes total sense to me. minimum wage. have nasty unintended consequences. You’re tired, you’ve been working all day and you just want • I will try to make it, if “Politicians,” one store owner told If only the politicians were as smart to get home. Maybe you’re hangry. Maybe you just wish my video producer, “have no sense as the sitc.org kids. everyone else would learn how to freakin’ drive and – nothing comes up. I’ve discovered that, as I “mature” (which some might website. for me personally was Go online to Pets The company now how friendly and wel- See Vinson, page 9A provides what they call coming I found the ssnewstelegram.com Continued from page 1A to vote in this week’s “lightly cooked” cat and people to be,” she said. dog foods with real meat, “While walking around News-Telegram poll. Originally from Po- vegetables and fruits that Trending at ssnewstelegram.com way, California, My Per- the town square, I had do not contain addi- complete strangers in- fect Pet finds that relo- tives, their website says. troduce themselves to cating to Sulphur Springs The foods, which can be me and offer to help with enables the company to made with specifications introductions or answer be “more centrally lo- for pets with health con- cated to our distributor ditions, the release says, any questions I had.” partners in the midwest, can even be consumed by “A few even invit- northeast and south- humans. ed me to lunch or tea,” west,” according to a re- Currently, the clos- she added. “Since I was lease from the company. est location to buy their relocating along with Furthermore, the compa- products are in the Dal- the company, I had to ny says, Sulphur Springs las-Fort Worth area, their choose a community that is conveniently located store locator states. I believed would feel like to “be physically close to The new My Perfect home.” our primary sources of Pet facility will be located Neola says they hope grass fed beef and other next to the former Atlas to have the facility oper- farmed ingredients,” the Shelters, according to a ational in seven months, release stated. statement by the Sulphur but official opening will Karen Neola, the Springs Economic Devel- depend upon permitting founder of My Perfect opment Corporation. from the city. Pet, began her compa- Neola is looking for- ny in 2006 after her dog ward to relocating the “We’ve been in touch Hunter was poisoned by 19,000-square-foot in- for quite a while,” EDC low-quality dog food that dustrial kitchen, she says, executive director Rog- was later recalled as one and not just from a busi- er Feagley stated. “Many of the biggest pet food ness standpoint. people don’t realize that recalls in U.S. history, ac- “One of the biggest this just doesn’t happen cording to the company’s draws to Sulphur Springs overnight.” Page 6A Thursday, August 1, 2019 SPORTS Sulphur Springs News-Telegram |Softball Dixie World Series kicks off in Hopkins County Friday By QUINTEN BOYD both represent Texas in the Ponytails X-Play quinten.boyd@ World Series. ssnewstelegram.com Joining them will be Dothan, Ala.; Lake Placid, Fla.; Winnsboro, La.; Merchant Park, Hopkins County is prepared to welcome the Miss.; South Brunswick, N.C.; Kershaw County Dixie Softball world to Sulphur Springs Friday. American, S.C.; Summertown, Tenn. and a team Hopkins County will host three of the nine from Virginia. 2019 Dixie Softball World Series Events, set for Hopkins County will start the tournament Aug. 2-7 at Coleman Park. Officials with the against Winnsboro while Franklin County will Hopkins County Girls Softball Association said take on Dothan. this is the first time in more than 20 years that the county has hosted a Dixie World Series. DEBS In addition to the three teams playing in the Hopkins County and Coldsprings will Angels X-play, Ponytails X-play and Debs division, represent Texas in the Debs World Series and will Hopkins County will have a team representing open play in the tournament against each other. Texas in the Dixie Softball Sweetees World Series. Joining the teams will be Underwood, Ala.; ANGELS X-PLAY West Pasco, Fla.; Alexandria, La.; Brunswick Joining Hopkins County in the Angels X-Play North, N.C.; Georgetown County, S.C.; Wayne World Series will be Franklin County as well County, Tenn. and a team from Virginia. as Montgomery American, Ala.; Okeechobee, Fla.; West Carroll, La.; Mendenhall, Miss.; South SWEETEES Brunswick, N.C.; Aynor S.C.; Collinwood, Tenn. Hopkins County goes into the Sweetees World and a team from Virginia. Series as state champions. Joining them will be the Hopkins County will match up against hosts from Alexandria, La.; Sabine Parish, La.; The Hopkins County Sweetees team represents Texas as state champions at the Brunswick in their opener while Franklin County Jones County National, Ga.; Burgaw, N.C. and Dixie Sweetees World Series in Alexandria, La. this week. The team won their will take on West Carroll. Gaston, S.C. opening matchup against the host team, 31-30. The Angels X-play, Ponytails Hopkins County opened tournament play X-play and Debs World Series will be held in Hopkins County at Coleman Park PONYTAILS X-PLAY against Alexandria, kicking off the tourney with Aug. 2-7. Hopkins County and Franklin County will a 31-30 victory. Courtesy

| Dallas Cowboys Gil Brandt finally joins Landry, Schramm in HOF By SCHUYLER DIXON they also found a four-time All-Pro on Associated Press the basketball court at Utah State in cornerback Cornell Green. DALLAS (AP) — Gil Brandt is There were plenty of future stars finally going into the Pro Football Hall among high draft picks from bigger of Fame, nearly three decades after schools, such as TCU's Bob Lilly, the Tom Landry and Tex Schramm were first draft choice for the Cowboys in enshrined a year apart for their roles in 1961, and Alabama linebacker Lee Roy the rise of America's Team, the Dallas Jordan, their top selection two years Cowboys. later. If the former player personnel But the list of lower-round picks or director who helped build one of the undrafted players, particularly from most iconic brands in sports, ever felt smaller schools, stands out as much as Sulphur Springs Coach Greg Owens and the Wildcats will open their 2019 season at Gerald overshadowed by his more famous anything else. Brandt often mentions Prim Stadium Aug. 30 when they take on the Frisco Wakeland Wolverines. Season tickets are coach and general manager, it doesn't Jethro Pugh, an unsung defensive on sale through Aug. 2, with tickets on sale to the general public the final two days. really matter now that the triumvirate lineman taken in the 11th round in Staff photo by Quinten Boyd from the club's first 29 years is about to 1965 out of tiny Elizabeth City State in be together in Canton, Ohio. North Carolina. | Sulphur Springs And by the way, Brandt doesn't feel Pugh played for the first five Dallas overshadowed. teams to reach the Super Bowl, as did "I think we all got credit," said Roger Staubach. The Hall of Fame Brandt, who will be inducted Saturday. quarterback was a 10th-round choice "And I think Tex rightfully so got more a year before Pugh, with the Cowboys credit than Tom and myself. Because he Wildcat season tickets taking him while knowing Staubach's was a very media savvy person. When somebody from 'Sports Illustrated' arrival would be delayed five years by a called, they didn't talk to Tom, they Naval commitment. didn't talk to me. They talked to Tex. "It starts with the computer," Brandt on sale through Aug. 2 "But it was not a concern of mine at said. "No one will ever know how many all." hours we spent with that. And that By QUINTEN BOYD Patrons are asked to use the Connally Street Brandt was voted in as a was really the thing that set us apart quinten.boyd@ entrance on the east side of the high school. contributor mostly because of the originally from everybody." Harris believes ssnewstelegram.com Ticket holders who are unable to pick up innovations he helped introduce in scouting Brandt set himself their own tickets may designate an agent to pick It’s almost football season at “old Sulphur in the 1960s, but also apart by building High” and SSHS administrative assistant up the tickets for them. Tickets must be paid for because of how active the relationships with coaches Dwayne McMeans recently announced season with a check from the ticket holder made out 86-year-old remains in the from smaller schools, which tickets for the 2019 Sulphur Springs football to SSHS or SSISD and must be accompanied by NFL so many years after Dallas led him to information that season are now on sale through Aug. 2. a letter of authorization from the ticket holder. owner Jerry Jones fired him other teams simply weren't Season ticket packages for this year’s home There are five home games in the 2019 following the 1989 draft. getting. Hill, who went to Yale, points to the tireless games are $50 for chair-back seats and $40 for Code Blue campaign: Aug. 30 against Frisco The dismissal of Brandt the rail-back rows. Tickets will go on sale July came a couple of months after Jones pursuit of information to plug into the Wakeland, Sept. 19 against Royse City 29-30 only for 2018 season ticket holders who dumped Landry as soon as he bought computer. wish to renew their package. Wednesday, July (Homecoming), Oct. 11 against Ennis, Oct. the team. Schramm's resignation "He could go to the trainer at Yale 31 will be open only to those who have already 25 against Greenville and Nov. 8 against North quickly followed. and ask him about a kid at Harvard or renewed and wish to upgrade their seating Forney (Senior Night). The Hall of Fame wasted little time a kid at UConn or a kid that we had assignments based on the number of available This season’s road games are Sept. 6 at Lucas recognizing those two. Landry was played against," Hill said. "'What do you seats. Lovejoy, Sept. 13 at Terrell, Oct. 4 at Forney, inducted in 1990, 10 years before he know about him? What do you think died. Schramm's 1991 enshrinement The remaining season tickets will go on sale Oct. 18 at Corsicana and Nov. 1 at Kaufman. about him?' So he was always cross- to the general public Aug. 1-2. was 12 years before his death. The trio checking." The Wildcats’ scrimmage is also on the road Tickets will be sold in the SSHS Media reached five Super Bowls, winning two. Brandt said late Oakland Raiders Center, located inside the school library. The Aug. 22 at Liberty-Eylau. "How could you not be owner Al Davis tried to hire him before Media Center is open 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, contact McMeans at overshadowed by Tex and Tom?" asked the 1989 draft by telling him he had Monday-Thursday and 8:15 a.m.-noon Friday. 903-885-2158, extension 2205 or 2274. a chuckling Cliff Harris, a former safety heard Jones was going to fire him after who was among the small college the draft. Brandt didn't believe it, and players who became All-Pros after being probably wouldn't have done it anyway | Volleyball targeted by Brandt. "Everybody was." because Dallas had become home for It's appropriate that Brandt's second the Wisconsin native. career in pro football started with the Animosity for Jones didn't last internet and was fueled further by social long for Brandt, who has maintained Squads set 1st scrimmages, games media . He helped the Cowboys bring a presence around the Cowboys and the computer age to the NFL soon after asked the flamboyant billionaire to be By QUINTEN BOYD against Queen City. the franchise's birth in 1960. his presenter in Canton. quinten.boyd@ Como-Pickton’s Lady Eagles open their The Cowboys assigned values to ssnewstelegram.com season with a scrimmage Aug. 3 before kicking physical — and mental — characteristics Brandt's longevity also has turned off their season Aug. 6. of players. Brandt likes to tell the story him into one of the few unofficial Hopkins County’s volleyball teams will The Miller Grove Lady Hornets kick off of how Vince Lombardi chided them historians for the NFL — a good return to the hardwood with two-a-day their year with a scrimmage Aug. 3 at Rains , by asking if their computer had broken time for that role because the league practices starting Aug. 5 in preparation for then travel to Lone Oak Aug. 6 for the season down while Dallas held up the 1964 is celebrating its 100th anniversary each team’s first scrimmages of the season. opener. draft waiting for medical information the same year he's going into the Hall The Sulphur Springs Ladycats will travel to The team’s home opener is Aug. 9 against on Mel Renfro before taking the future of Fame. Plus, he has nearly 150,000 North Lamar Aug. 6 to meet the Pantherettes Trinity Christian. Hall of Fame defensive back in the followers on Twitter. and Sherman in a tri-match. The Lady Bears of Sulphur Bluff open their second round. "I feel like I have reinvented myself," The freshmen and JV teams will open the season Aug. 6 on the road at Quinlan Boles. "I think Gil in terms of quantifying he said. "From somebody that did pretty season Aug. 8-10 at the Eustace Tournament The North Hopkins Lady Panthers will so many things about scouting, was good with the Cowboys to somebody while the varsity Ladycats kick off their year hold scrimmages at home Aug. 3 and at Tom really ahead of his time," said Calvin that's doing pretty good right now with Aug. 9-10 at the Garland Tournament. Bean Aug. 5. The team opens its season Aug. 6 Hill, a running back taken in the first social media." The team’s first home match will be Sept. 3 at Nevada Community. round in 1969. "They could look at And Hill believes the hall nod is against Wills Point. The Lady Panthers play at home for the all the individual things that go into long overdue among player personnel The Cumby Lady Trojans will host Lone first time at the North Hopkins Tournament making a player and a teammate and directors. "To me," Hill said, "Gil should have Oak for the team’s scrimmage Aug. 3. The Aug. 15 and 17. tried to quantify it." While the Cowboys developed a been the first one in terms of certainly Lady Trojans open their year at Commerce The Yantis Lady Owls open their season on Hall of Famer out of a track star in from a personnel standpoint." Aug. 5 and their first home game is Aug. 9 the road Aug. 5 at Beckville. receiver Bob Hayes of Florida A&M, Well, Brandt's going in now. Page 7A Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Thursday, August 1, 2019

|Soccer USWNT coach Ellis stepping down in October

By ANNE M. PETERSON World Cup victory tour which kicks off April Heinrich's U.S. women's team record States gave up just three goals over the Associated Press Saturday with a match against Ireland at for most games coached. Overall, she has course of the tournament. the Rose Bowl. Following the conclusion led the team in 127 matches, with 102 wins. Earlier this month, the U.S. defeated the With two Women's World Cup titles of the five-match tour in October, she will Ellis was named head coach after serving Netherlands 2-0 in Lyon, France, to claim in hand, U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis serve as a U.S. Soccer ambassador for at as interim coach following the dismissal of its second straight championship, after says it's time to move on. least a year. Tom Sermanni. Ellis also served as interim challenging knockout victories over No. 4 Ellis announced Tuesday that she's Ellis' contract was set to expire coach after Pia Sundhage resigned in 2012. France and No. 3 England. resigning, just more than three weeks following the World Cup with a mutual She was an assistant to both and was on The Americans never trailed at the after the United States raised a second option to extend it through the 2020 the staff of the gold medal-winning teams tournament and set records with 26 goals consecutive World Cup trophy following a Tokyo Olympics. U.S. Soccer will begin at the Beijing and London Olympics. and a 12-game World Cup winning streak dominant and record-setting run. the search for a new coach after She also served as head coach at dating to 2015. Ellis became the first coach She said she started thinking about a general manager for the UCLA for 12 seasons. to lead a team to two Women's World Cup stepping away around the start of the women's team is named. "When I accepted the titles. year, with the intention of seeing the team The federation expects to head coaching position But there was also disappointment through this summer's tournament. name a GM soon. this was the timeframe during her time at the helm. The defending "It's obviously been a fantastic run, a "Jill was always I envisioned," Ellis said. champions were knocked out in the fantastic ride," she said. extremely passionate "The timing is right quarterfinals in the 2016 Brazil Olympics Ellis said she wanted to spend more time about this team, to move on and the by Sweden, the team's earliest departure with her family after more than five years analytical, tremendously program is positioned to ever in the tournament. in charge of the team. Currently taking focused and not afraid remain at the pinnacle of Ellis said she thought it was important some time off following the victorious to make tough decisions women's soccer. Change to allow a new head coach to get major monthlong odyssey in France, she said while giving her players is something I have always tournament experience in the Tokyo doesn't know what's next. the freedom to play to their embraced in my life and for Games before the next World Cup. "I just need to take a step back and take strengths," U.S. Soccer President me and my family this is the right "I've actually worked in three Olympics, it all in and see what next intrigues me and Carlos Cordeiro said in a statement. moment." so it's an experience I've had, with Pia in piques my interest," she told reporters on a "She helped raise the bar for women's The World Cup title in 2015 was the Beijing and London, and obviously in conference call. soccer in the USA and the world, and team's first since winning it all in 1999. Brazil," she said. Ellis, 52, was named coach of the team given the history of this program, the Overall, the team has won soccer's most Ellis also said it would be fantastic if she in 2014 and has led it to eight overall level of success she achieved is even more prestigious tournament four times. was succeeded by a woman. tournament titles, including victories at the remarkable." The top-ranked U.S. team has been The United States is set to play Portugal World Cup in 2015 and earlier this year. Ellis' assistant coach, Tony Gustavsson, dominant throughout Ellis' tenure. The on Aug. 29 in Philadelphia and on Sept. 3 in Over the course of her tenure, the United is also stepping down after eight years with team went undefeated in the 2015 World St. Paul, Minnesota. The final two matches States lost just seven matches. the team. Cup in Canada en route to a 5-2 victory of the victory tour, set for early October, She will remain with the team for a Over the summer in France, Ellis broke over Japan in the title match. The United have not yet been announced. | NFL Sports Starters resting in Hall of Briefs

n ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) the trade had not been announced. Fame game Thursday night — The NL East-leading Atlanta San Diego receives minor league Braves have acquired reliever Chris outfielder Taylor Trammell from the By BARRY WILNER respectively. Lindstrom was listed as the starter on Martin from the Texas Rangers for Reds, the person said. Associated Press the team’s first depth chart, while McCary is behind minor league pitcher Kolby Allard. n CINCINNATI (AP) — A.J. veteran Ty Sambrailo. The Falcons have the weapons Texas announced the deal during its Green had ankle surgery and is CANTON, Ohio (AP) — It’s the first preseason to be dynamic on offense, but not if Matt Ryan (who game Tuesday night, just moments expected to miss the start of the NFL game, which means most starters get to visit the also will sit Thursday night) doesn’t get protection after Martin was seen high-fiving Bengals’ season. Green hurt his left Pro Football Hall of Fame, then watch the youngsters and Devonta Freeman doesn’t have room to run. teammates in the bullpen before ankle during the opening practice of go at it. leaving down the tunnel. One of the all-time greats among offensive camp Saturday in Dayton, landing So if you’re looking for any likely regulars on the Martin was 0-2 with four saves linemen will be on hand: Mike Munchak. Fangio awkwardly after cornerback Dre field Thursday night for the Falcons and Broncos, and a 3.08 ERA in 38 appearances. focus on the offensive lines. said one thing he was looking forward to was seeing The 33-year-old right-hander has Kirkpatrick bumped into the star Denver’s new coach, Vic Fangio, will start three the OL coach’s bronze bust in the Hall of Fame. allowed only three earned runs over receiver while breaking up a pass. O-linemen who could be in the opening “I’m sure Munch will be there charging his last 19 games since May 24. The Coach Zac Taylor said Green day lineup: left tackle Garett Bolles, a fee to take a picture with the guys with 6-foot-8 Martin has 24 strikeouts and had surgery Tuesday morning. He’s rookie left guard Dalton Risner and his bust,” Fangio said. “I’m going to try only one walk in 18 2/3 innings over hopeful that Green won’t miss “more center Connor McGovern. All need to get a picture with Mike standing that span for his hometown Rangers. than a couple of games.” Cincinnati work on cohesion, a must for any next to his bust. That will be cool.” n CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor opens the season at Seattle on Sept. blocking unit, but particularly when Here are some other noteworthy Bauer’s final act for the Indians was 8, then hosts San Francisco followed the quarterback is more stationary throwing a ball over the center-field themes for the game two days by road games against Buffalo and than most. That’s what the Broncos wall. Yasiel Puig ended his season Pittsburgh. It’s the second straight before former Falcons tight end Tony have in veteran Joe Flacco, acquired with Cincinnati in another brawl. season that Green has suffered a Gonzalez, former Broncos defensive from Baltimore. Cleveland agreed to trade Bauer, significant injury. back Champ Bailey and the team’s late Flacco won’t play against Atlanta. the talented but taxing right-hander, n PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ McGovern’s low snaps out of the shotgun have owner, Pat Bowlen, are inducted into the hall. Also to the Reds on Tuesday night for Puig McCollum has agreed to a three-year been a problem this summer, just as they were entering are Ed Reed, Kevin Mawae, Ty Law, Gil in a three-team deal that also involves contract extension with the Portland last season when he took over for an injured Matt the San Diego Padres, a person Brandt and Johnny Robinson. Trail Blazers. Paradis, who left in free agency in the offseason. familiar with the negotiations told The 27-year-old McCollum Offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello hopes NO JULIO The Associated Press. The Indians, who are trying to averaged 21.0 points last season, the blockers get tested. Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones already has said “Yeah, let’s see who can block a good pass rusher catch the Minnesota Twins in the AL helping Portland make it to the he won’t play in any preseason games. He skipped without chipping them,” Fangio said. “Even though Central, also gets left-hander Scott Western Conference finals. The they’ve got the box loaded, let’s see if we can run the all preseason games last season before leading the Moss from Cincinnati and slugging 6-foot-3 shooting guard, who was ball up the middle.” NFL with 1,688 yards receiving. Jones said he’ll be outfielder Franmil Reyes, lefty Logan selected by the Trail Blazers with the Atlanta’s front line battles have first-round picks coaching young receivers and is especially interested Allen and infielder Victor Nova from 10th overall pick in the 2013 draft, has Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary competing in seeing Christian Blake, who he said has been the Padres, said the person who spoke averaged at least 20.8 points over the for starting jobs at right guard and right tackle, “phenomenal catching the ball down the field.” on condition of anonymity because last four years.

50-280 (Rev. 6-19/4) (Back) 50-280 (Rev. 6-19/4) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE Maintenance Interest Local Revenue State Revenue & Operations & Sinking Fund* Total Per Student Per Student

SULPHUR SPRINGS(name INDEPENDENT of school district) SCHOOL DISTRICT The ______will hold a public Last Year’s Rate $ 1.04000 $ 0.31050 * $ 1.35050 $ 4,254 $ 5,287 meeting at ______6:00 PM, MONDAY,(time, date, AUGUST year) 12, 2019 _ in ______THE BOARD(name of ROOM room, OF building, THE ADMINISTRATION physical location) BLDG Rate to Maintain Same (city, state) Level of Maintenance & ______.LOCATED AT 631 CONNALLY ST., SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Operations Revenue & school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation Pay Debt Service $ 0.95791 $ 0.31070 * $ 1.26861 $ 4,187 $ 5,235 in the discussion is invited. Proposed Rate $ 0.97000 $ 0.31050 * $ 1.28050 $ 4,215 $ 6,057

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed * The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district. and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.

Maintenance Tax $______/$1000.97000 (Proposed rate for maintenance and operations) Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence

School Debt Service Tax Last Year This Year Approved by Local Voters $______/$1000.31048 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness) Average Market Value of Residences $ 107,192 $ 112,141

Average Taxable Value of Residences $ 82,192 $ 87,141 Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value $ 1.35048 $ 1.28050 The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated Taxes Due on Average Residence $ 1,109.98 $ 1,115.84 for each of the following expenditure categories: Increase (Decrease) in Taxes $ 5.86 Maintenance and operations ______%10.0 increase or ______% (decrease) Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person Debt service ______%.02 increase or ______% (decrease) 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 Total expenditures ______%9.16 increase or ______% (decrease) years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Tax Code Section 26.04) Notice of Voter-Approval Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter

Preceding Tax Year Current Tax Year approval at an election is ______.(school1.30760/$100 voter-approval rate) This election will be automatically held if Total appraised value* of all property $______1,978,299,299 $______2,072,386,291 the district adopts a rate in excess of the voter-approval rate of ______.(school1.3076/$100 voter-approval rate) Total appraised value* of new property** $______18,294,130 $______29,452,190 Total taxable value*** of all property $______1,294,355,213 $______1,359,806,168 Total taxable value*** of new property** $______16,627,752 $______21,696,591 Fund Balances

* “Appraised value” is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Tax Code Section 1.04(8). The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered ** “New property” is defined by Tax Code Section 26.012(17). with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before *** “Taxable value” is defined by Tax Code Section 1.04(10). receipt of the first state aid payment:

Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $ 13,000,000 Bonded Indebtedness Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $ 2,100,000 Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $______44,770,000 A school district may not increase the district’s maintenance and operations tax rate to create a surplus in * Outstanding principal. maintenance and operations tax revenue for the purpose of paying the district’s debt service. Page 8A Thursday, August 1, 2019 OBITUARIES Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Advice | Ask Annie A cheating pig Jerrel Lynn (J.R.) and Bonnie Faye Bobby, Tommy and John Beck; sister and brother- Beck, Jason Heard and in for a long few weeks as a human sound- Beck in-law Billie and Harold ing board. But in the end, your friend will Shawn Poe will serve as move on. Jerrel Lynn Beck, 79, Henry; sister and brother- pallbearers. Honorary As for that pig? He’ll go “wah, wah, in-law Joy and Charles Sul- went home to be with the pallbearers include Fred- wah” all the way home. Lord on July 26, 2019 fol- livan; and three brothers, die Millsap, Rickey Orr, Dear Annie: All of a sudden, I found my- lowing an extended illness. James, Wayland Wayne Jim Thomas, Phillip Wil- self being the only single one in my group He leaves behind his and Johnny Roy Beck. burn Sr., Larry Vititow, of close girlfriends. I’m totally fine with be- wife of 50 years, Patsy He was born May 23, ing single right now; we are all second-year Charles Murray, Jim Bean Annie Beckham Beck; daugh- 1940, in Sulphur Springs, Lane law school students and have a lot going on. ter, Rebecca Lynn King Texas, and worked for and Jay Stonaker. I’ve just been focusing on school and myself and husband John; and over 40 years at Southern Funeral services will be COLUMNIST since getting out of a four-year relationship two grandsons, Josh and Optical Supply. He was held at Williams Funeral last year. I’m just along for the ride! Ryan King of Garland a cattleman and a mem- Home in Garland, Texas My friends are at different stages in their Texas. Surviving is one ber of Davis Street Baptist on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10 Dear Annie: My friend has been dating relationships. Two are in semi-long-term re- lationships (one to three years). Two are in brother, Kenneth Ray Beck Church in Sulphur Springs a.m. Interment will follow the same guy for about a year, and I have the puppy love phase. And one is just past and wife Janice of Nacog- for most of his life. always gotten along with him just fine. at Pleasant Grove Cem- the puppy love phase, aka the veil-is-lifted doches, Texas, and one sis- One of Jerrel’s greatest He has become my friend, too. I’ve always etery in north Hopkins phase, aka we’ll see how that goes. ter, Martha and husband joys was his grandchil- thought they seem so happy together, and it County. Visitation was makes me glad to see my friend treated well We all hang out as a group often — sig- Gerald Heard of Sulphur dren. He enjoyed watching held Wednesday, July 31 at by someone she cares about. Friendship is nificant others included -- and I’m usually Springs, Texas. Also sur- them play ball. Jerrel was 6 p.m. at Williams Funer- everything to me. That’s why I’m strug- included on other plans. But other times, I viving are three sisters- most known for his kind, feel totally ditched. One of my friends hangs al Home in Garland. The gling now. Another friend of mine, from in-law: Mary Jo Beck and gentle spirit, keen intellect, a completely different circle of friends, all over her boyfriend when the three of us family will also receive Edee White of Sulphur heartwarming smile, pas- was telling me about the guy she recently are out. And another has become flaky and Springs, Texas and Cecilia sion for farming and love visitors at Davis Street hooked up with. Well, lo and behold, he’s noncommittal about making plans for just Beck of Tomball, Texas. for his family. He will be Baptist Church in Sulphur already taken ... by my other friend. I’m the two of us. I’m all about their having fun Jerrel was preceded in greatly missed. Springs, Texas following really struggling with this information and and getting swept up in the whirlwind of death by his parents, James His nephews Jimmy, graveside rites. feeling conflicted. First of all, I can’t believe romance; it’s a great feeling. But flakiness is that this guy had me fooled while he’s been my biggest pet peeve. My feelings are start- ing to get hurt. Should I talk to them about Jean Hutchings on Aug. 25, son of Cookville, Texas; fooling around with two of my friends. But Jerry A. I just don’t know whom to confront first this or just give them some space? — Single 1984 in East Texas. Jerry and brother, James Au- and how to get this pig out of my friends’ Lady Law Student Thompson had worked for JC Penney. brey Thompson, also of lives! — Fierce Friend Dear Single Lady: What’s with the at- Jerry A. Thompson, 56, Jerry was of the Baptist Cooksville. Dear Fierce: “Pig” is too kind a word. titude? Your friends are in committed and of Nevada, Texas passed faith and was a member of Jerry was preceded in But I digress. loving relationships, and your overall reac- away suddenly at his home the Weaver Baptist Church death by his father. You need to talk to both of your friends. tion is “we’ll see how that goes”? Perhaps on Friday, July 26, 2019. in Weaver, Texas. Visitation was held (Let’s count it as some shred of a silver lin- you need to examine your own pessimism Jerry was born Tues- Jerry is survived by his at Allen Funeral Home ing that the two of them aren’t friends with toward relationships. If you’re still holding day, Aug. 21, 1962 in At- wife of 34 years, Louanna 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, each other.) on to the heartache of your breakup, keep- lanta, Georgia to parents Thompson of Nevada; 2019. A graveside service First, talk to the one whom he cheated ing your defenses up, you’re only hurting Jerry Clyde Thompson and son, Christopher Thomp- took place at the Nevada with. Don’t be accusatory. Start with “I’m yourself. As for your friends — talk to them. Connie Joyce Thompson. son of Nevada; mother, Cemetery on Wednesday, sure you weren’t aware of this, but...” Don’t get into too many details with her. Keep the These “smitten kittens” may not even real- Jerry married Louanna Connie Joyce Thomp- July 31, 2019 at 10 a.m. conversation short and sweet. ize they’ve left you by the wayside. If you Then comes the hard part. You need to approach them about it and they continue Tracy Berry military honors. Serving by daughters Claudia tell your friend her boyfriend cheated. Do not to be mindful, take some space and as pallbearers will be Gay- Sheppard of Greenville, it soon -- like, now. The longer you put off mingle in different social circles. Things land Berry, Eric Berry, Vivian Berry of Sulphur news such as this the harder it is to share. will normalize eventually. And if not, you’ll Dewayne Berry, Rodney Springs and Cornelius Put forth your comfiest shoulder to cry on, always have Beyonce. Harris, Harold Berry and Berry of Kansas, Missou- and tell her, as gently as possible, that he Send your questions for Annie Lane to LaRoyce Beard. Visitation ri; sons Ron Lewis and cheated. It’s not going to be fun. You’ll be [email protected]. will be held 6-8 p.m. Fri- wife Brenda of Sulphur day, Aug. 2, 2019 at Tapp Springs, and Dwight Ber- Funeral Home. ry and wife Gwendolyn Advice | Everyday Cheapskate Mr. Berry passed away of Dallas; 15 grandchil- on Saturday, July 27, 2019 dren; numerous great- and at his home in Sulphur great-great-grandchildren; Springs. How to clean leather furniture sisters Rammie Rose of Tracy was born on natural color of the leather how the leather responds. Funeral services for Dallas, Lillian Cyrus of Oct. 31, 1921 in Hop- is covered completely, the Tracy Berry, 97, of Sulphur kins County to Dote and Kansas, Missouri, and leather can be identified by DIVE IN Springs, will be held on Betty Williams Berry. He Jerlean York and husband its uniform color. Assuming the test gives Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 at 1 worked at Pratt Packing Merl of Dallas; brother Most leather furniture a good result, dip the soft, p.m. at Cherry Grove Bap- these days has top-coat pro- Company, Grocery Sup- Travis Berry of Sulphur clean white cloth into the tist Church in Birthright tected leather, which is usu- ply and Travis School and Springs; and a host of niec- soapy water, and wring it with Rev. Johnny Harris ally safe to clean as follows: served in the United States es and nephews. out thoroughly. Working officiating and Rev. Phillip Army. He married Helen He is preceded in death Mary VACUUM on a small section at a time, Harrison assisting. Inter- Ruth Vaughn, who preced- by his parents, wife Hel- Hunt Remove all the loose dirt, apply it to the surface of the ment will follow at North ed him in death. en, four sisters and three dust and debris from the furniture with the damp rag. COLUMNIST Caney Cemetery with Mr. Berry is survived brothers. item to be cleaned. A vac- uum with the soft brush at- RINSE Mrs. McDougall was win Properties of Houston When it comes to fur- tachment is the best option, Dip another soft, clean Peggy nishing your home, it’s dif- preceded in death by her for 20 years as an apart- as it will get into the seams white rag into clean dis- ficult to find anything more McDougall parents; her husband of 37 ment manager and was and crevices. Be gentle, tilled water. Wring it out years, Bill McDougall; her a member of Nassau Bay luxurious and elegant than though. Leather is delicate, fine leather. With that ele- thoroughly. Then wipe brothers, Marvin and Mel- Baptist Church in Nassau and you don’t want to scratch gance comes the challenge away the soap residue. vin Ishmael; sister, Nadine Bay, Texas for nearly 50 it as you are vacuuming. of how to clean it and main- Palmer; as well as beloved years, where she was active tain it so it gets even better TREAT STAINS DRY nieces, nephews, sisters-in- in nursing home visitation with age. Before you do a general Immediately dry the law and brothers-in-law. ministry. She spent her last If your leather furniture cleaning, you want to treat, area using yet another soft, After high school, Peg- months at La Vita Bella in is stained or looking a little and hopefully remove, any clean white rag. gy moved to Dallas where Dickinson, where she was on the tired side, follow these stains. in 1947 she met and mar- beautifully cared for and suggestions to perk it up. For food, blood or oth- BUFF ried Belmont Parker (Bill) loved by the tremendous er dark stains -- even those With a fourth soft, clean McDougall of Brooklyn, staff. Peggy loved her fam- TYPE OF LEATHER whose origin you’re not white cloth, buff well to re- New York. They married in ily and friends well and First, determine the sure of -- make a paste of 1 store the luster. Peggy McDougall, 94, California and a few years was dearly loved by them. type of leather you’re work- part cream of tartar and 1 went to be with the Lord later moved to Texas. Though she will be greatly ing with. You want to know part lemon juice. Rub this CONDITION on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Peggy leaves behind missed, we rejoice in this if it is aniline or top-coated. paste on the stain, and al- Treat the surface with The daughter of Ster- their only child Tracey certainty: she is home, Typically, this information low it to sit for 10 minutes. a nontoxic high-quality ling Ishmael and Willie Overton, son-in-law Don healed, and in the presence will be found on the tags or Remove the paste with a the brochure you were giv- Johnston Ishmael was Overton and her two be- of her Savior, Jesus Christ. damp rag and moisturizing leather protector/condi- en when you acquired the born Jan. 17, 1925 in Hop- loved grandsons who Mrs. McDougall will soap (as described below). tioner, such as the Leather item. Rinse. Dry. And buff the kins County in Shirley, meant the world to her, be laid to rest in a private Rescue Conditioner, care- Texas and given the name leather dry with a soft cloth. fully following the label Samuel Overton and Dan- family ceremony in Shir- ANILINE LEATHER Lula Odeal Ishmael. instructions. Trust me, this iel Overton and wife Ni- ley, Texas. This type of leather is CLEAN Mrs. McDougall was stuff is awesome. Not only cole Overton. Peggy also Memorial donations in dyed exclusively with solu- Mix a few drops of a does it rescue and restore nicknamed Peggy by leaves behind her beloved memory of Peggy may be ble dyes. The dye colors the mild liquid facial cleans- the appearance of leather; it Sulphur Springs High 91-year-old brother and made to The Friends of Is- leather without producing a er or body wash, such as School friends who said friend of 91 years Lanning rael Gospel Ministry at P.O topcoat or sealant. Aniline Dove Body Wash, Neutro- covers scratches, too! she looked like a “Peggy” Ishmael as well as wonder- Box 908, Bellmawr, New leather is a natural leather gena Facial Cleanser or any and went by it for the rest ful nieces and nephews. Jersey 08099. that has a very soft finish, shampoo that does not con- MAINTAIN of her life. Peggy worked for Jud- Custom is very absorbent and stains tain sodium laurel sulfate (a Never use harsh cleaners easily. Do everything you harsh ingredient that could or any kind of oil, furniture can to keep it free of stains dry out the leather), with 1 polish, baby wipes, house- behind the wheel than I but not if it comes with a and spills. quart of distilled water un- hold cleaners or products til suds form (chlorine and once did. These days, I’m price tag. containing wax or silicone TOP-COATED LEATHER other contaminants in reg- Vinson far less likely to react to on your leather furniture. So to the driver I in- This is the most com- ular tap water can damage Continued from page 5A These could damage and/ someone’s driving antics. advertently delayed last monly used finishing tech- the surface). or leave the surface feeling OK, I might make a sarcas- nique for leather used to week, I apologize for not sticky. say is debatable), I’m start- tic comment—or 27—but upholster furniture and TEST driving 80 or moving to Mary invites questions, ing to mellow a bit. I’m not I’m not going to do some- automobile seats. The fin- Using a soft white cloth, the speed demon I was in thing that might result in the shoulder so you could ish consists of an opaque test this cleaner in an incon- comments and tips at Every- my younger days, and I an insurance claim or a go around me. Jerk. Have a base coat followed by a pro- spicuous place by scrub- dayCheapskate.com, “Ask have a little less attitude citation. Revenge is great, nice day! tective topcoat. Since the bing a small area. Observe Mary a Question.” Page 9A The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Thursday August 1, 2019

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Job de- SALE. 8AM‑12N Friday ing FREE ESTIMATES. scription and applications & TREE SERVICES SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT are avaliable during regu- and Saturday. Everything Full-time Employ- lar business hours at the in sale goes, even the ta- TILL GARDENS, MOW bles. Can pick up after lots and pastures. Robert Public Notice Public Notice ment Minicipal Building at 125 S. Davis St. Opened until sale. Mercer. (903)885‑4152. Spread sand and gravel. filled. EOE ESTATE SALE 122 Bri- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Public Notice APARTMENT MAKE Saltillo ISD will be accepting READY/MAINTNANCE arwood CIR. Fri & Sat. 8‑ Notice is hereby given that bids on the following products Person NEEDED. ? Huge house full of furni- for the 2019-2020 school year: Part-time Employ- original Letters Testamentary for Experience Preferred. Call ture, antiques & col- the Estate of Della Nugent Potts, Gasoline and Diesel. 903‑885‑5820. ment lectibles ski boat and Deceased, were issued on July 30, trailer, dinette sets, buffets 2019, in Cause No. P19-14173, Bids will be accepted until CDL DRIVERS August 15, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. NOW HIRING JANI- hutch, Yamaha grand pi- pending in the County Court NEEDED: home most of Hopkins County, Texas, to: Saltillo ISD reserves the right to TOR. Commercial Clean- ano, bedroom suite, kitchen Kathryn Holcomb Brown and reject any or all bids or part of nights and weekends. Some ing, attention to detail is a full of dishes, etc. Grandfa- Harold Brown. bids. Send bids to: David Stick- weekends required. (214)- must. Pay starting at ther clocks and wall hang- All persons having claims els, Superintendent, Saltillo ISD, 808‑9024 $12‑$15hr. Call for imfor- ings, one axle trailer, agaisnt this Estate which is PO Box 269, Saltillo, TX 75478 clothes, decorative items, DIESEL MECHANIC mation 903‑466‑3802 currently being administrated are or Fax to: 903-537-2191. tools, Christmas items, 8/1 & 8/8 NEEDED. Pay will be required to present them to the SULPHUR SPRINGS LI- wall clocks, weed eaters, undersigned within the time and based on experience. M‑F Public Notice BRARY. The part chainsaw, antique cabinets in the manner prescribed by law. minimun. 214‑808‑9024 Miller Grove ISD will be time/temporary position of and double car garage full accepting bids on the following GOODWILL INDUS- the Library Support Ser- of items. Dated the 30 day of July, 2019 products for the 2019-2020 Painting/Paper Hang- TRIES HAS an immediate vices is open at the Sul- school year: Propane, Gasoline, HUGE 2 PARTY Garage c/o: Frank Bauer opening for a driving posi- phur Springs Public Li- ing and Diesel. We will be accepting Sale! 504 Jefferson. Lawn Attorney at Law tion. This position trans- brary. Requirements: High bids until Aug 15, 2019 at 12:00 mowers, antique scale, an- 430 Church Street p.m. Miller Grove ISD reserves ports shipments to and school diploma or GED; COOPER PAINTING P.O. Box 207 tique odd&ends,& good the right to reject any or all bids from retail stores, Dona- some college highly pre- INTERIOR/EXTERIOR. Sulphur Springs, TX 75843 or part of bids. Send bids to ferred. Valid Texas DL. junk. 8am‑? Fri‑Sat. 8/1 tion Sites, and makes house Patch Work, Deck and Steve Johnson, Superintendent, calls. Assists with loading Drug screening and review Fence Staining. Over 16 Miller Grove ISD, 7819 FM 275 THOMPSON REUNION Public Notice and unloading trucks and of criminal history. Salary YARD SALE. Adults, chil- years experiance. 253‑312‑ Sulphur Bluff ISD will be South, Cumby, TX 75433. Fax: DOQ, EOE. Job Descrip- accepting bids on the following 903-459-3744. presents a positive image dren clothing and miscella- 6162. 469‑704‑0831 8/1 & 8/8 of Goodwill in the commu- tion and Application avail- neous. All must go. Satur- products for the 2019-2020 SHOWTIME PAINTING school year: Propane, Gasoline, nity. This position is 80% able at Municipal Build- day Aug 3rd. 8am‑? 329 INTERIOR and Exterior Diesel, and 15/40 motor oil. Bids labor, loading and unload- ing, 125 S. Davis. South Hill Crest Drive. paint, Drywall, Light Elec- will be accepted until Thursday REAL ESTATE RENTAL ing trucks, and 20% driv- trical and Plumbing Car- August 15th, at 12:00 p.m. Sul- ing. Class C drivers li- phur Bluff ISD reserves the right penter, ect. 903‑413‑3274 cense will work as long as to reject any or all bids or part of Advertise Service Directory you can drive a 1 ton truck bids. Send bids to: Dustin Carr, Homes For Rent Superintendent, Sulphur Bluff pulling a gooseneck trailer. Here Today! Roofing/Guttering ISD, PO BOX 30, Sulphur Bluff, ·Medical, Dental,·Life In- FOR RENT AVAIL- 903-885-8663 Cleaning Services TX 75481. Fax 903-945-3440 surance,·401K,·PTO S.S.S. Roofing & Remod- 8/1 & 8/8 ABLE August 1st. Two Please apply in person at bedroom, one bath, carport MAGGIE MAE’S eling, all work guaranteed. 499 County Road 3502 Free estimates, call Glenn central heat and air, all ap- Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 CLEANING Service. pliances. One mile out of Houses and Offices, con- (903)243‑6310. city limits. $700 a month LAW FIRM NEEDS MERCHANDISE struction, move‑ins or and $500 deposit and one experienced legal secre- move‑outs. (903)335‑3181 Tree Services year lease. For information tary. Must have minimum 3 www.maggiemaes.com. 903‑335‑0840 or 903‑438‑ years experience with full 3624 working knowledge of pro‑ Wanted to Buy/Trade NEED A HOUSE- PARKER AUCTION doc and word perfect. Ex- KEEPER? Small busi- INC. Tree Services free es- NO PETS MILLER cellent salary at upper end CB HAM RADIO or two ness’s, House’s, and more. timates. 20 years experi- Grove school District. of pay scale based on expe- way radio related equip- Call Lyndie Palacios 903‑ ence. Bucket truck and Newly remodeled. Large 2 rience. Please send resume ment, I buy, sell, trade, re- 348‑1242 stump grinder available. bed/1 bath frame. On to SSNT 401 Church St. pair, and install. DIREKT Fully insured. Call Colby acreage, on a quiet county Suite B. C/O Box A1245 TWO WAY COMMUNI- Parker at (903)348‑2577. road. $850/month. Good CATIONS. PICKTON,TX references. 903‑366‑9364 903‑335‑1638 Page 10A Thursday August 1, 2019 The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram HOLIDAY’S HOROSCOPES TODAY’S BIRTHDAY CANCER (June 22-July matters to you, and you’ll (August 1). The new 22). There’s so much that point out the wastes of time regimen you start this can be lost -- keys and and energy in order to make month will rock your world, friends, dimes, socks, a better plan. giving you the increased points, heart, will, SAGITTARIUS (Nov. vitality to uphold your concentration. The 22-Dec. 21). Some breeds standards. You strive for magnitude of losable things of horse can pull three friendliness, compassion is what makes that which times their weight. You’ve and community even while you haven’t and can’t seem a kinship with the centaur exhibiting strength and to lose so wonderfully today, as you’ll be given competitive instinct. It’s yours. Appreciate. much more work than the these contrasts of character LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). others. That’s probably that make you popular Resentment takes up because you can handle it. and give you an edge in energetic space. It creates a CAPRICORN (Dec. business. Sagittarius and blockage. New opportunity 22-Jan. 19). The way you Pisces adore you. opens up to you just as soon make introductions will be ARIES (March 21-April as you lose your resentment important, whether you’re 19). The accuracy in which over that old thing that, for introducing yourself or you say a person’s name and whatever reason, just didn’t others. People learn how recall the details of an event happen. to consider one another or accomplishment will be VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). through social cues. Getting crucial to the success of a The legendary New York this right will set off a nice conversation. Practice first Yankees catcher Yogi Berra chain of events. to be safe. said, “When you come to AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- TAURUS (April 20-May a fork in the road, take it.” Feb. 18). It would be 20). Maybe it’s not your job With great enthusiasm, easy to obsess with the to get everyone on the same you’ll somehow manage to extremes of the situation. wavelength, but if you miss advance several trajectories Rigid perspectives jut out, that part, your job won’t go at once today. defining the edges of what’s very smoothly. Listen to find LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). acceptable. Over time, they out where people are. Then Physical and emotional get worn by wind and water. you can build a bridge to space is the theme. People They soften, crumble and where you need them to be. are different in their recess. GEMINI (May 21-June requirements of this. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 21). Every environment has Assume nothing, and lightly 20). Take your time in a tone. To perpetuate and test boundaries the way considering options. No maintain the tone is an act you might check an electric decision is a decision, of respect. Some tones need fence to see if it’s on. possibly the best one. This or deserve to be interrupted SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. is especially applicable to and reset, but for the 21). You have no interest in financial matters. Avoid most part today’s social simply being active. What recurring commitments. interaction requires only does it matter unless you’re Things will be different matching. also productive? Efficiency tomorrow.

Difficulty: Bronze

Overnight Blueberry French Toast Ingredients Directions:

12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1 inch the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream 1 cup fresh blueberries cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes. 12 eggs, beaten In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 2 cups milk and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract refrigerate overnight. 1/3 cup maple syrup Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator 1 cup white sugar about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 2 tablespoons cornstarch 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 1 cup water Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue 1 cup fresh blueberries baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and 1 tablespoon butter surface is lightly browned. In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked French toast Page 11A Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Chamber Connection Pet of the Week Showcase to be held tonight CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP PRESENTS JUNGLE BOOK The Main Street Theater Children’s Summer Workshop Presents Jungle Book this weekend. Performances will be held Aug. 2-3 at 7 p.m. with a matinée per- formance on the 4th at 2 p.m. Online reservations can be made at www.com munityplayersinc.com or by calling 903- Lezley 885-0107. Main Street is at 225 Main St. Brown in Sulphur Springs.

COLUMNIST HEALING HANDS TO HOST RIBBON CUTTING Email | Lezley@ To celebrate the opening of their new HopkinsChamber.org location, Healing Hands Massage and Spa is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at noon. Their new loca- onight is the night! The Cham- tion is 1402 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 6 in ber is hosting The Chamber Sulphur Springs. We will see you there! Showcase, a night of network- ingT that features Chamber members in STATE TO PRESENT ON Hopkins County, on Thursday, Aug. 1 at TAX ABATEMENTS the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Booth You are cordially invited to the Comp- space is already sold out, but we encourage troller presentation on Abatements, Tax you attend the event for $10 and enjoy the Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) opportunity to do it all in one night. Only and Other Economic Incentive Tools at Chamber members may host booths, but 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at anyone may attend to network and meet the Hopkins County Regional Civic Cen- business professionals from our area. You ter. Tickets are $10, and reservations can will be so glad you came. Call the Cham- be made by calling the EDC at 903-439- Meet Dale and Eddie. This bonded brother duo is available for adoption. They are ber to ask questions or make reservations 0101. at 903-885-6515. approximately 3-4 months old, very affectionate and enjoy sitting on your shoulder. Their adoption fee for the pair, to remain together in the same home, is a special rate 2019 BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR of $100. This includes any previous vetting and the neuter for both. These boys are PHOTO CONTEST CANHelp is hosting their 2019 Back to also indoor only cats. You can meet them in person at Petsense of Sulphur Springs or I’m just so excited about the upcom- School Fair! Through the support of com- you may contact us by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected] or ing fourth annual Chamber of Commerce munity and corporate sponsors, this event visit www.facebook.com/heartsoflife. Photography Contest! Let me review the will be a one-stop destination to prepare Courtesy/HOLAR basics: Anyone of any age can enter as the whole family for the start of school. we have a children’s category. The picture The fair is scheduled 3-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. must be newer than Jan. 1, 2017 and must 9 at the Hopkins County Civic Center, so that in October, when ists include Simplified, Of 1200 Houston St. in Sulphur Springs. Reg- have been taken in Hopkins County. The it’s all said and done for Good Value, Todd Carey, istration for school supplies was Wednes- contest will be open from Aug. 1-31. Only Music this year, we’ll have a sig- the Novelists, Steve Ever- digital images are accepted (no prints). day, July 31. Call CANHelp at 903-885- Continued from page 11A nificant monetary dona- 9797, ext. 1 or visit www.canhelponline. ett, Bradley Rhodes, Paul To submit your photograph, email the tion to make a considerable org for more details. Pfau, Amy Gerhartz, David picture to [email protected]. impact on saving lives,” tickets or to make a one- Borne, John Sullivan, An- Rules and releases will be available on the time donation. Connor said. Chamber of Commerce website. ALLIANCE BANK TO drew Leahey & the Home- HOST CASH CAMP Buy tickets, bring your The second annual Texafied JamFest Music stead, Andrea Nardello, Alliance Bank is hosting a free educa- checkbook, and come to STEW FEST MARKET Festival will be Friday and Rude Music, K. Bea, Dubb tional day for students in seventh through enjoy food, drinks and The Chamber is currently accepting and the Luvv Machines, 12th grades called Cash Camp. It is de- fabulous music — all for a Saturday, Oct. 11-12, at vendors for the Stew Fest Market, which J.D. Eicher, and Buffaloe signed to teach students about budgeting, great cause. Heritage Park in Sulphur will be located on the south side of Buford determining wants vs. needs, and learning “This year, net proceeds Springs. Confirmed art- and the Heard. Park during Stew Contest activities. This is banking terms and financial principles. It of the JamFest go to Be The a great opportunity to sell goods or to pro- will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Stu- Match bone marrow regis- mote your business to 7,000 people who dents in seventh-ninth grades will attend try, an organization that’s attend the Stew Contest annually. Vendors 9-11:30 a.m. Students in 10th-12th grades very dear to me and many may rent booth space to sell goods or dis- will attend from 12:30-3 p.m. Lunch for others, even many right tribute information about their business. both sessions will be served at 11:30 a.m. here in Sulphur Springs. Booths will be assigned on a first-paid ba- Cash Camp will be held at Clarion Pointe, One of my best friend’s sis. Access to electricity is not guaranteed. located at 411 East Industrial Drive in lives is being saved, literal- Generators are permitted. Desserts may be Sulphur Springs. Admission is free, but ly as we speak, with a bone sold, but no other food or drinks may be you must reserve your spot before they fill marrow donor through Be distributed. Vendors who are interested in up. To sign up, call Charlotte McFadden the Match. Texafied Un- purchasing booth space, call the Chamber at 903-885-2187 or email at cmcfadden@ plugged is an event specif- of Commerce at 903-885-6515. alliancebank.com. ically to boost fundraising,

FRANK and ERNEST by Bob Thaves ZITS ® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

MUTTS by Patrick McDonnell BIG NATE by Lincoln Peirce

THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom GARFIELD by Jim Davis

B.C. by Mastroianni & Hart PEARLS BEFORE SWINE ® by Stephan Pastis

BUCKLES by David Gilbert BABY BLUES by Kirkman and Scott Page 12A Thursday, August 1, 2019 Sulphur Springs News-Telegram

| Senior Citizens Center It’s a circus ‘Under the Big Top’ Senior Center hosts annual prom

By TAYLOR NYE [email protected]

Bearded ladies, lion tamers and fortune tellers. Al- though you would usually find this cast of characters at a three ring circus, this past Saturday they all converged at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center for the annual senior citizen prom.

The whole circus crew (from left) are Al Bass, Deanna Hasten, Betty Holden, Patsy Crist, Nancy Bolton and Lavonne Elam.

Betty Holden prepares to walk the tightrope. Above, clown Mary Ivey was in attendance.

From left, Tina Bursby, Linda Crowder and Jay Copeland serve dinner. Ringmaster Al Bass corrals the crowd.

Above, king George Weth- erby and queen Yvonne Rollins celebrate their crowning.

Ferocious lion Deanna Hasten growls at the camera. Patsy Crist as Cricket the Clown dances to “All My Ex’s Live in Texas.”