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| Hopkins County | Shooting VFDs 2 dead of gunshot injuries at TAMUC The sign at the Pride Rock 1 victim hospitalized battle Residence Hall where Monday’s Staff Reports shooting took [email protected] place at 20-acre Texas A&M- Two people are dead and one hospitalized from gunshot injuries Commerce. after an incident at one of the Texas A&M University-Commerce Staff photo residence halls Monday afternoon. grass fire by Taylor Nye See TAMUC, page 2A

By TAYLOR NYE [email protected]

Area VFDs battled a nearly 20- acre grass fire on Sunday evening that Closing the (skills) gap caused property damage and put one house in danger. At 3:01 p.m., two callers alerted sta- tions 20 (county), 17 (Arbala) and 13 (Brinker) to a possible grass fire at 740 County Road 1181, where callers could see and smell smoke, according to 911 call logs. “We would hit the head of the fire, and by the time we got around, the wind would pick back up and it would take off again,” said Arbala station’s Christy Fairchild. Although one home approximately 50 yards from the fire was in the path of the flames, the home was not damaged. Fairchild estimated the total damaged area of the fire to be greater than or equal to 20 acres. The Texas Forestry Service re- mained on scene after the fire was ex- tinguished to establish a cordon around the home and continue monitoring for safety, Fairchild said. “I just want to say thank you to each fire station that came out today to put out our pasture fire,” landown- Career and Technology Education Director Jenny Arledge (left) er Brandie English said. “It spread SSHS kicks off CTE Month and Mayor John Sellers display the CTE proclamation Sellers read from the back tree line in the matter to kick-off CTE month at Sulphur Springs High School. of minutes, and if the fire department By TAMMY VINSON “This is an important Staff photo by Tammy Vinson wouldn’t have gotten there so quickly, tammy.vinson month,” Sellers said. “It’s won- @ssnewstelegram.com I’m scared to think we could have lost derful what the school does employability skills necessary rience, which enables them to with these career programs.” our home.” for true career readiness by Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers read from the proc- make informed and beneficial English said she “can’t say thank providing students with career you enough,” because even though the Sellers officially kicked off Ca- lamation, “CTE programs of- decisions about their academic reer and Technical Education fer students the opportunity to exploration opportunities ear- fire “looks far away … the fact that it Month at SSHS Monday. gain academic, technical and lier in their educational expe- See CTE, page 3A moved so quickly and right for our house has me so thankful we were at home when we were. A few more min- utes and it may have not turned out so w e l l .” Hopkins County Jail | Education

| Tragedy Inmates earn GEDs for 2nd chance By TAYLOR NYE abuse. Stephens is just starting taylor.nye to undertake the dentistry pro- @ssnewstelegram.com cess himself. For all, the pro- cess of bettering themselves has Maranda Miller, Jamie been transformative. Couple Dowell, Mary Wooten, Kyra Dunham and Robert “Big ’Un” GED PROGRAM Stephens are all currently or Wooten and Dunham took formerly incarcerated at the their GED tests on Monday at found Hopkins County jail. They’ve Paris Junior College and within also been given a second chance an hour knew their results. at life. “It’s been a blessing in my “It’s by the grace of God that life,” Wooten said. “Miss Nylan we got put in these positions to has taught me things I didn’t dead in go through these institutions need for the GED but things that they provide for us,” Ste- that I’m very grateful for.” phens said. “They don’t have to “It was basically how to From left, Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, Jamie Dowell, give them to us.” think,” instructor Millie Nylan Robert Stephens, Millie Nylan, Maranda Miller, Mary Wooten, Kyra home Dunham and Wooten are noted. Dunham, and Hopkins County jail administrator Kenneth Dean By TAYLOR NYE the recent recipients of their Nylan volunteers her time celebrate the inmates’ accomplishments of earning their GEDs. [email protected] GEDs, which they trained for four hours a week at the jail and Staff photo by Taylor Nye while incarcerated. Miller is many more hours on top of that A Hopkins County couple was currently studying for her GED, developing curricula. course. … Waiting on the re- it was her [Nylan] giving us found dead in their home Friday eve- while she and Dowell also re- “I was confident going in, sults is nerve-wracking.” the test, I would have felt a lot ning, according to Hopkins County ceived specialized dentistry to knowing I had prepared myself more confident.” Sheriff’s Office. replace teeth that have been and had been working so hard,” “I have massive test anxi- Joedan and Melinda Edmond- damaged from years of drug Wooten said. “I was nervous of ety,” Dunham said. “I knew if See GED, page 2A son, ages 53 and 49, respectively, were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in their home on Highway 19 at approximately 6:33 p.m. Friday, ac- cording to HCSO personnel. Family members called for a welfare This week’s online poll check after they had not heard from the pair in several days, HCSO said. Judge Weed B.J. Teer, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, control in What do you do to ensure a pronounced the couple deceased. healthy start to your spring As of press time Monday, no fur- the cold garden? ther details were available, and HCSO continues the investigation pending re- Mario Villarino — sults from the Dallas County medical Page 5A Visit online at examiner’s office, HCSO said. ssnewstelegram.com Updates will be published in print and online as they become available. to cast your vote

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Students take home U.S. Sen. John Cornyn 517 Hart Senate Office stock show ribbons Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 By TODD KLEIBOER mins also landed fifth in her Jersey class, [email protected] and Landan Cummins placed seventh in 202-224-2934 his Jersey class. Alex Holcomb placed 14th Kicking off with the Agricultural Me- in their Holstein class. Claire Jalufka placed The sixth grade winners of the Sulphur Bluff Sci- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz chanics and Dairy Heifer show Jan. 17 and fourth in her beef Brahman class. ence Fair held Wednesday are (from left) Zaylee 455 Dirksen Senate Office hosting the Beef Heifer Show most recently, Peyton (made an electric generator), Madi Collette the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo pro- MILLER GROVE (“How Many Rubber Bands Does It Take to Explode Blvd. vided opportunities for the Hopkins Coun- A gate constructed by K.C. Delcampo, a Watermelon?”), Emma Carr (“Turning Milk into Washington, D.C. 20510 ty FFA chapters to shine. Parker Dyer and Will Sallee won them a Plastic”) and Braxtun Espinosa (“O Ring Out of Dry 202-224-5922 blue ribbon, and welding instructor Jeff Ice”). COMO-PICKTON Gatlin said the team “impressed the judges At the Ag Mech show, Como-Pickton for the difficulty of their gate.” Congressman FFA’s team of Jackson Monk, Canyon Clayton Tackel and Braden Lennon John Ratcliffe Thomas and Braden Miller won first place showed off their dairy heifers during the in the Chutes and Head Gates category Dairy Heifer Show, and Tackel landed third 325 Cannon HOB with their cattle squeeze chute. The team of in his younger Brown Swiss class and sec- Washington, D.C. 20515 Maci Wright, Presley Cummins, Dori Sales ond in his older Brown Swiss class. Len- 202-225-6673 and Alayna Chapman won a blue ribbon non and his All Other Breeds (AOB) heifer for their picnic table. were named Champion, and Lennon won During the Dairy Heifer show, Baylee Champion AOB Senior Showmanship. Texas Sen. Bob Hall Bowen and her Jersey heifers won first, sec- Lennon also won second with his Brown P.O. Box 12068 ond and eighth in their classes, and Brooke Swiss Cow, and he placed first and fourth in Austin, Texas 78711 Barett placed fifth and eighth in her own different Open Milking Shorthorn classes. Jersey classes. Barrett also showed a Brown The fifth grade winners of the Sulphur Bluff Science 512-463-0102 Swiss heifer and placed fifth. Presley Cum- See Show, page 10A Fair held Wednesday are (from left) Holly Bassham (“Calcium in Our Lives”), Natalie Carrell (“Invention Texas Rep. Dan Flynn of Electric Toys”), Hank Hethcote (“Does the Size of a Paper Airplane Affect the Distance It Flies?”) and P.O. Box 2910 | Crime Kason Joslin (“How Does the Water Temperature Austin, Texas 78768 Affect Fish?”). 512-463-0880

Teen jailed on drug charge Gov. Greg Abbott P.O. Box 12428 By TAMMY VINSON out of the vehicle. He reportedly admitted Austin, Texas 78711 [email protected] to having marijuana on his person and re- moved a clear plastic bag containing sus- 512-463-2000 Sulphur Springs Police officers arrest- pected marijuana from the inside of his ed Dylan Cole Anderson, 17, of Sulphur pants. Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton Springs during a traffic stop at 8:28 p.m. Sat- Anderson was detained and reportedly 300 West 15th St. urday in the 500 block of admitted to having Ecstasy in his front, left South Hillcrest Drive on a jacket pocket. A clear plastic bag containing Austin, Texas 78701 charge of possession of 1-4 numerous colored pills believed to be Ecsta- The fourth grade winners of the Sulphur Bluff 512-463-2100 grams of a Penalty Group 2 sy was removed from the jacket pocket. Science Fair held Wednesday are (from left) Trace controlled substance. During the probable cause search of the Campbell (made a hydraulic lift), William Ebel Officers reportedly ob- vehicle, officers reportedly located more (studied natural insect repellents), Casen Kennedy Hopkins County Judge served a blue Ford Mus- suspected Ecstasy behind the driver’s seat (“How Much Salt Does It Take for an Egg to Float?”) Robert Newsom tang with a license plate in reach of the passenger seat. and Denton Klemptner (“Does Helium Affect a P.O. Box 288 light not working, causing Anderson reportedly claimed owner- Soccer Ball?”). half of the plate to be un- Dylan Cole ship of all the narcotics, which weighed Courtesy/SBISD Sulphur Springs, Texas readable. They conducted Anderson approximately 2 grams. 75483 a traffic stop. Bond was set at $10,000, and Ander- 903-438-4006 Anderson, a passenger in the vehicle, son remained in custody as of press time was reportedly extremely nervous during Monday, according to arrest reports and mainder of the day and contact with officers and was asked to step jail records. TAMUC evening at the university. Nearby school dis- SULPHUR SPRINGS Continued from page 1A tricts, Commerce, Cumby and Campbell CITY COUNCIL | Road Repair The university is- ISDs, were placed on City Hall sued a shelter-in-place lock-down as well due to 201 Davis St. North warning to all students the situation. Sulphur Springs, Texas and faculty as the active As of press time, the 75482 Drainage, guard rail focus criminal investigation names of the victims was underway at Pride have not been released. 903-885-7541 Rock where the incident Additional information • City manager: Marc of TxDOT work this week took place. will be published online Maxwell News Reports Beginning at I-30 to the Franklin Classes were and in print, as it is • Place 1: (vacant) County line on FM 900 in Hopkins Coun- cancelled for the re- made available. PARIS — Texas Department of Trans- ty, watch for lane closures and short traffic • Place 2: Harold Nash portation announced this weekend work delays, as crews install drainage structures. • Place 3: (vacant) planned in Hopkins County during this On FM 1448 in Franklin County from Trending at ssnewstelegram.com • Place 4 and mayor week. These schedules are subject to change the Wood County line to FM 115, watch due to weather conditions, equipment fail- for lane closures and short traffic delays, as pro tempore: Freddie ure or other unforeseen issues. crews install drainage structures. Taylor From State Highway 19 to White Oak Motorists are advised to remain alert • Place 5: (vacant) Creek along State Highway 11 in Hopkins and pay special attention to all signs, barri- • Place 6: Doug Moore County, watch for lane closures and short cades and traffic controls, and reduce their traffic delays, as crews replace an existing speed as they approach and travel through • Place 7 and mayor: drainage structure. Temporary traffic sig- work zones. They should also avoid distrac- John Sellers nals will direct traffic. tions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, Along Interstate 30 between Hop- or car audio or navigation systems. kins and Franklin counties from the Titus For questions or more information, call County Line to Hunt County Line, watch Sulphur Springs Area Office at 903-885- COUNTY for lane closures and short traffic delays as 9514 or Hopkins County Maintenance at COMMISSIONERS crews upgrade a metal beam guard fence. 903-885-4031. Mickey Barker Precinct 1 Wooten stopped school most worried about the Phone: 903-438-4031 after the ninth grade and math portion of the GED Barn: 903-485-2040 GED test. said the hardest subject was P.O. Box 288 Continued from page 1A science. Dunham said she Nylan says it’s import- Sulphur Springs, Texas dropped midway through ant to note that education has changed a lot through- the eleventh grade and was 75483 out the years. Testing is Email: comprecone@ harder now than it’s ever been, Nylan contends. In hopkinscountytx.org fact, she’s sat down to take the GED test, she says, and Greg Anglin isn’t sure she’d pass the math portion herself. Precinct 2 “If you don’t use it, you Phone: 903-438-4032 lose it,” Nylan joked. Barn: 903-488-3514 Her students agreed. Wooten and Dunham P.O. Box 288 felt sometimes that having The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram is Sulphur Springs, Texas been away from subjects owned by Hopkins County Publishing, LLC and 75483 for several years, and then published at 401 Church St., Suite B in Sulphur returning, made them feel Springs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each like they had never seen the week. Wade Bartley subject before. Other times, The News-Telegram also publishes Down Precinct 3 Home East Texas magazine quarterly. however, it felt like learning Phone: 903-438-4033 to ride a bike: It will always The News-Telegram offices are open 8 a.m.- come back to you. 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and may be reached at Barn: 903-945-2178 Specifically, Dunham 903-885-8663 or online at ssnewstelegram.com. P.O. Box 288 said, she remembered more Sulphur Springs, Texas complex mathematical DIRECTORY concepts, such as order of Clark Smith...... Publisher 75483 operations and percent- [email protected] ages, but had to return to Stephanie Page...... Business Manager Joe Price [email protected] more basic concepts such Precinct 4 as fractions. Dave Shabaz...... Advertising Director “That’s what it takes [email protected] Phone: 903-438-4034 sometimes, is the humble- Jillian Smith...... Managing Editor Barn: 903-582-8840 [email protected] ness to return to that fifth- P.O. Box 288 grade math,” Nylan said. Shannon Burkett...... 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| Crime SSISD | Safety Possible gun fire prompts Traffic stop yields school response protocol By TAMMY VINSON at this time we do not believe that there is suspected cocaine [email protected] any threat to our students or staff. How- ever, out of an abundance of caution, we By TAMMY VINSON rette. The consent search then became a Sulphur Springs ISD put its new Stan- are not going outside for recess for the re- [email protected] probable cause search. dard Response Protocol into action last mainder of the day. Thank you for your Steward continued looking inside the Monday. support and cooperation as we work to- Timothy Emmanuel Brown, 22, of purse and reportedly In the early afternoon of Jan. 27, pos- gether. As always, our students’ safety is Lufkin was arrested during a Cumby PD found a small green baggie sible gunshots were reported heard near our top priority.” traffic stop at 1:56 p.m. Saturday on east- containing a white pow- Douglass ECLC. While police investigat- “We did hold inside the building for bound Interstate 30 on a charge of posses- der substance believed to ed, students and staff were instructed to the remainder of the day, just to ensure sion of 1-4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 con- be cocaine. The passenger trolled substance. was detained. hold in place inside the building. everyone’s safety,” said Assistant Superin- Brown was reportedly stopped for not Brown reportedly ad- The district advised parents of the situ- tendent Rusty Harden. having a license plate visible. He reported- vised Steward that the ation via email: “The Sulphur Springs Po- Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason ly opened the driver’s side door and was green baggie belonged to lice Department and county officials have Ricketson, who helped investigate and asked to exit the vehicle and step to the him and that he had hand- Timothy cleared the area surrounding Douglass clear the scene, said officers were unable to rear. Brown allegedly gave consent for a ed it to his passenger to Emmanuel ECLC after shots were allegedly fired in locate the source of the alleged gunshots. search at that point. A passenger was also hide in her purse. Brown the vicinity earlier this afternoon. We are “We get lots of reports of shots fired,” asked to exit the vehicle. She complied, tak- He was taken into cus- following our district and state protocols Ricketson said, “but hearing the sound ing her purse with her. tody, and the passenger was released from to ensure the safety of our students, and doesn’t mean shots were actually fired.” Cpl. Zack Steward reportedly asked if the scene. he could look inside the purse and alleged- Bond was set at $10,000, and Brown re- ly located a small plastic container with mained in custody as of press time Monday, marijuana residue and a marijuana ciga- according to arrest reports and jail records. Blotter Briefs

methamphetamine residue inside. A small For the Record Public intoxication baggie containing a green, leafy substance leads to arrest was located on the man’s person. A 30-year-old Sulphur Springs man He was taken into custody without Sulphur Springs and according to arrest reports to maintain a single lane. was arrested by Sulphur Springs police incident. No bond was set, and he was Hopkins County law en- and jail records. He reportedly stopped the officers at a Broadway Street convenience released from jail Sunday, according to forcement and fire depart- 11:28 p.m.: A 30-year- vehicle near mile marker store at 5:44 p.m. Saturday on a charge of arrest reports and jail records. ment activity from 5:30 a.m. old McKinney man was 108. The driver reportedly public intoxication. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday arrested during a traffic advised the vehicle did not Officers were dispatched to the loca- Traffic stop included: stop Saturday on Interstate have insurance and grant- tion in reference to an intoxicated per- son. When officers arrived on scene, they 30 west at mile marker 133 ed consent to search. No yields 2 arrests SHERIFF on a Cass County bond for- made contact with the man and report- contraband was found. No A DPS traffic stop at 10:32 a.m. Satur- Saturday feiture warrant on a charge edly detected a strong odor of an alco- bond was set, and the man day on State Highway 19 at mile marker 9:21 a.m.: A 23-year- of possession of less than holic beverage emitting from his breath 234 yielded two arrests. old Sulphur Springs man 2 ounces of marijuana. He was released from jail Sun- when he spoke. The vehicle was reportedly stopped was arrested by DPS fol- was allegedly stopped for day, according to arrest re- The man reportedly stated he had had for ride not secured by safety belt (driv- lowing a single vehicle an obscured license plate, ports and jail records. “too much” to drink, but he wanted one er). A passenger was asked to exit the rollover crash on Interstate and a records check re- Hopkins County com- more beer from the store and had a rela- vehicle and the trooper reportedly found 30 at mile marker 124 on a vealed the warrant. Bond munications operators an- tive drive him. a marijuana joint in the seat. Four addi- charge of driving while in- was set at $2,000, and he swered 346 non-emergency Officers attempted to conduct stan- toxicated first offense with was released Sunday, ac- phone calls, 82 calls for ser- dard field sobriety tests, but they were un- tional burnt joints were reportedly found a blood alcohol content cording to arrest reports vice and 45 emergency calls. successful due to the man’s level of intoxi- during the search, along with rolling pa- over 0.15. He reportedly and jail records. For the period from 5:30 cation and inability to follow instructions. pers and an open container. The passenger, James Tiewayne Gray, displayed clues and indica- 11:58 p.m.: Cumby PD a.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. He was taken into custody without in- 42 reportedly had an active warrant from tors of intoxication while arrested a 25-year-old An- Monday, officers filed three cident and released from jail Sunday, ac- the trooper spoke with him, nona, Texas man during Dallas County for unlawful possession offenses, issued one citation cording to arrest reports and jail records. as well as during field sobri- a traffic stop on Interstate of a firearm by a felon. He reportedly and conducted one funeral ety testing. At the Hopkins 30 west at mile marker 110 claimed possession of the open container escort and 10 traffic stops. County jail, he reportedly on a charge of failing to Car stopped and the marijuana found under him and provided two voluntary maintain financial respon- Thirteen people were booked on service road was charged with possession of less than breath specimens that both sibility. Officer Ray Em- into and 11 released from 2 ounces of marijuana and possession of registered 0.185. Bond was bro reportedly observed a Hopkins County jail, which A 42-year-old Mount Vernon man was arrested by Hopkins County Sher- drug paraphernalia. set at $2,000, and he was vehicle traveling at a high held 159 inmates at 5:30 The driver, Richard Edward Waldrep, released from jail Sunday, rate of speed and failing a.m. Monday. iff’s deputies at 9:37 p.m. Saturday on the westbound Interstate 30 service road at 50, of Sulphur Springs reportedly had exit 141 on a charge of possession of drug marijuana residue in his coat pocket, paraphernalia. which also placed him with the marijua- Dispatch reported a vehicle with the na in the vehicle. Waldrep is reportedly lights out and stationary at the location. on parole until 2028, and his parole of- Do you remember? Upon contact with the man, who was the ficer will be notified for drug testing. He driver of the vehicle, deputies reportedly was charged with possession of less than detected the smell of marijuana emitting 2 ounces of marijuana and possession of from the vehicle. drug paraphernalia. A probable cause search was conduct- Gray’s bond was set at $11,000 and ed, and deputies reportedly located a clear Waldrep’s at $1,000. Both men were re- glass pipe suspected to be used for smok- leased from jail Sunday, according to ar- ing methamphetamine with suspected rest reports and jail records.

CORRECTION

In the Saturday, Feb. 1 article, “Thermo,” Christopher Hanson was incorrectly iden- tified as Bradley Hanson.

• Increase connections gram, students can: between core aca- • Explore careers in CTE demic courses and middle and high Monday, Feb. 4, 2008: Following that Saturday’s Black History Month parade, free Hop- Continued from page 1A CTE courses through school to identify a kins County stew was provided, and five benches in Pacific Park were dedicated in career goal; honor of Deacon Clifton and Equilla Peoples, Professor Bishop B. Curry, Superinten- project-based learn- • Prepare a high school dent B. L. Turman, Mother Audra V. Malone (all deceased) and Mother Jimmie Harrison coursework and pursue ing experiences. established programs of (still alive at that time). Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ then-Superintendent In the SSHS CTE pro- See School, page 7A Nelson Gatlin (far right) gave a powerful opening prayer as East Caney Missionary Bap- study and career pathways. Leaders from businesses tist Church Pastor LaVelle Hendricks (second from right), family of the honorees (left) and industries nationwide and others bow their heads during the bench dedication ceremony. Family of the hon- report increasing challeng- orees pictured are: (front, from left) Patricia Cooper, Audine Turman, Carolyn Malone es to addressing the skills Thomas and Curtis Peoples, along with (in no particular order) Vivian and Leonard gap and connecting qual- Peoples,; Pastor Billy and Bruce Turman, Evelyn and Virgie Curry, Jerry and Carmelita ified professionals with Vaughn, Bishop Curry IV and Bishop Curry V, and Tia, Reginald, Paula, Breea and Shay- available careers in critical lyn Curry. and growing fields, includ- Archive ing healthcare, energy, ad- vanced manufacturing and information technology.” Do you remember these According to the SSISD website, the goals of the local events that made headlines? SSHS CTE programs are to: • Continually develop 10 years ago and sustain industry and community part- The city of Sulphur Springs was approved for a $450,000 grant to rebuild dilapidated nerships to improve homes. It was the second time since the early 1970s the city was approved for the grant the quality of CTE funding that was to benefit six or seven low- to moderate-income families in Sulphur programs, Springs. • Increase the number of students earning in- 5 years ago dustry-recognized cer- Sulphur Springs City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding tifications to increase limitations on signs and billboards, but not before they heard some opposition to the their marketability in proposal. the workforce, • Keep career pathways and endorsement 1 year ago standards relevant Sulphur Springs High School returned home after finishing first overall at the Mount and reflective of cur- Pleasant High School Winter Invitational, and the debate teams were commended for rent business and in- their performance at the District Cross Examination Debate competition. dustry standards, and Page 4A Tuesday, February 4, 2020 community Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Weather Forecast Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2020 February Today is 67/36 40/30 44/32 56/39 60/43 Tuesday, Feb. 4 Data courtesy National Weather Service Illustration by Jillian Smith Today is National Thank a Mail Carrier Day, Nation- al Homemade Soup Day and National Hemp Day among others. Hopkins County | Extension n Editor’s Note: The News-Telegram is in the process of verifying and updating information provided in this calendar. Items that cannot be verified will be re- Grocery shopping made easy moved. If you would like to confirm information about your event, please contact the news staff at news@ss Finally, don’t forget to check the newstelegram.com or 903-885-8663. store’s sales ads for coupons and specials. These can save you some money. ONGOING EVENTS Step 3: Shop from the inside out. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Karen Ansel, registered dietitian for Di- n Line Dancing Class is held every first and third abetes Forecast Magazine,recommends Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs temporarily bypassing the perimeter and Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive making your way through the heart of in Sulphur Springs. Taught by Sharon Jones, each class the store, shopping only the aisles that is $2. Participants are invited to enjoy the music and fun Johanna have food on your list. Healthier foods Hicks while getting great exercise. tend to be located on higher shelves rath- n Bright Star Garden club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at er than at eye level. EXTENSION AGENT the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center, 150 Martin A second clue comes from read- Luther King Jr. Drive. Anyone interested in the many as- ing the food labels. Focus on minimal- pects of gardening is invited to attend. For more informa- Phone | 903-885-3443 ly processed foods such as whole grain tion, please call President Susan Brewer at 903-885-7384. Email | jshicks@ products, oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, n Pride of Columbia, Heroines of Jericho Court #490, ag.tamu.edu unsweetened cereals, olive and canola meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at oils, no-salt-added canned veggies, tuna 813 Gaines St. in Sulphur Springs. Must be in white attire. packed in water, and natural nut butters. o you find grocery shopping Questions or concerns may be directed to Nitri Adams at The frozen food aisle is often misun- cumbersome, confusing and 903-348-3622. derstood. Yes, it contains frozen pizza, time-consuming? With the n Mothers of Preschoolers meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the averageD supermarket being nearly the ice cream, garlic bread and prepackaged first and third Tuesdays of every month at Shannon Oaks dinners, but you’ll find several foods that size of a football field, shopping without Church for food, fellowship and fun. Meetings are open a strategy may cause you to see, grab and simplify healthy eating. No-sauce-added frozen vegetables and frozen fruits are to all moms with children in kindergarten or younger. go. Then you get home and realize that For more information, call Amy Ritland at 903-395-0353 you spent a lot of money but didn’t get good choices. Preparing fresh ingredients may feel or [email protected]. the foods you need to put a healthy meal n like a time-consuming chore, making you Texas Department of Health, 1400 College St., of- together. fers immunization services the first three Tuesdays of Diabetes Forecast Magazine offers less likely to eat them, but frozen fruits and vegetables are fast and easy. Because each month. Parents may call 903-885-6573 for an ap- a four-step plan that can help take the they are picked at the peak of freshness pointment all other times. Bring your child’s immuniza- stress out of grocery shopping while and flash frozen, they can be nutritious tion records. helping you get tasty and healthy meals and not spoil like fresh produce. n Watercolor painting with Sue Griffin is offered 10 on the table. Step 4: Avoid hidden traps. One of a.m. every Tuesday at Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Step 1: Start with a list. Before you the biggest obstacles to healthy grocery Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The class is even step foot in the grocery store, jot shopping is food that looks nutritious but free, but each person will need to bring a water bowl, Sty- down a few days’ worth of dinners and isn’t, like granola for example. Made of rofoam plate, a piece of cardboard 8 inches by 10 inches determine all the ingredients you’ll need. whole grains, granola sounds like a good and two brushes. Paint and paper will be furnished. For Take a quick inventory of your refrig- cereal choice, but the fine print says that more information, contact Karon Weatherman at 903- erator, freezer and pantry. If you don’t a half-cup serving can have 41 grams of 885-1661. have the basics for speedy breakfasts, carbohydrate, 14 grams of sugar (thanks n Fit & Strong led by John Little is held at 9:30 a.m. snacks, and lunches, add them to your to added honey, brown sugar and dried every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Sulphur Springs list. Build your list around the ingredi- fruit.) Yogurt is another example. Buy Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. ents you already have. plain yogurt and add your own fresh Cost is free. Pen and paper make a fine list, but fruit sparingly for a healthier choice. n Duplicate and party bridge is played every Tues- most smartphones have a note-taking Salad bars in the deli can be mislead- day and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Senior function to keep a running tally of the ing. Pasta salad, bacon bits, fried chicken Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For foods you purchase. There are also apps, strips and potato salad often hang out more information, call Irma Gonzalez at 903-335-1931. such as ChefTap to create a shopping list here. Skip those and look for fresh veg- n “Wahoo” Time takes place every Tuesday at 10:30 from your favorite recipes. gies and low-sodium lean turkey and a.m. at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, 150 Step 2: With your list in hand, you’re chicken. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. If you haven’t played in a almost ready to head to the grocery “Low-carb” foods can also be mis- while or have never played, someone will teach you. store, but before you leave, consider the leading. Zero in on total carbs and not so n Gale Hague’s Lone Star Express Band will be fea- timing. Shopping on an empty stomach much on “net carbs” or “impact carbs.” tured at a Senior Citizen Dance held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. makes you more likely to nibble on in- “Sugar-free” items are a trap for many every Tuesday at Arbala Community Center. Bring finger This Week’s store samples or grab a bag of chips or who are trying to control their blood sug- food. Admission costs $5. a candy bar at the checkout counter. Do ar. A sugar-free cookie may still have 20 n ALANON group, a support group for family mem- Online Poll your grocery shopping after a meal or grams of carbohydrates. Many of these bers and friends of alcoholics, meets at 6:30 p.m. Tues- snack. Knowing the layout of the store is products contain sugar alcohols which days in First Presbyterian Church Epicenter just east of helpful. can cause gas, bloating, or diarrhea. the church at 129 College St. No smoking. Shopping the perishable department So focus on whole minimally pro- n TOPS TX 1719, meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Davis last is a best practice so the foods are cessed foods — fresh fruit, low-fat Greek Street Baptist Church. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. For more likely to remain at a safe tempera- yogurt or air-popped popcorn. information, call Leslie at 903-243-0079 or Katena Mc- ture. The old adage “shop the perimeter” You can also think outside the su- Cord at 903-243-1102; if no answer, leave a message. is not necessarily the healthiest, because permarket. Online grocery shopping is n Terrific Tuesdays Club, a program providing respite better-for-you foods are available in all for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and departments. See Hicks, page 7A other forms of dementia, meets 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tues- With the temperatures day in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, 301 Church St. One-on-one care is provided for ushering in spring with a the individuals who engage in various activities during range from the 30s to the | Education the sessions. Lunch is included. Volunteers are always needed, and new participants are welcome. Call 903-243- 40s, knowing when to start 5620 for more details. a spring garden may be a n Better Life Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Satur- little tricky this year. days at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329. n Sulphur Springs Civil Air Patrol meets Tuesdays What do you do to at 7 p.m. at the old terminal building at Sulphur Springs ensure a healthy Municipal Airport. Anyone interested is welcome. For more information call Robert Stidham at 903-885-6605. start to your n Parents Anonymous Group meets at 6:30 p.m. spring garden? Tuesdays at First Baptist Church in Quitman. Call 903- 629-2114 for more information.

• I always use an Wednesday, Feb. 5 n Bingo is played at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citi- almanac to plan my zens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 9:30-10:45 garden. a.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Cards are 75 cents each, and you keep your cards the whole time. For more infor- • I always check with mation, contact Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661. the Hopkins County n Ladies’ Night is Wednesday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560. Extension Office for n CANHelp welcomes the donation of recycled cell Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Testing Center Clerk Kathy Martin (right) vis- my gardening plan. phones with their batteries at the CANHelp Community its with North Hopkins High School dual credit students before they begin taking Thrift Store, 613 Gilmer St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Fri- • I just wing it and their TSI tests. The students are (from left) Ivy Fite, Ema Stevens, Nayra Torres, Mol- day and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Donations should be ly Wiser and Selene Leon. hope for the best. placed in the bin just inside the door. Call 903-885-9797 Courtesy/PJC-Sulphur Springs for more information. • I get information n Better Life Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets from friends who are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Satur- days at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 more knowledgeable Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329. n TOPS No. 1233 meets at 9 a.m. in Wesley United than I. SULPHUR GRAPH Methodist Fellowship Hall, 614 Texas St. Call 903-450- Go online to The Captain David Philips Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution 6445 for information. ssnewstelegram.com will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, 150 — If your club or organization is meeting soon and wishes to vote in this week’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Local resident Paula Altenbaumer will present a special to remind members of the time and location, send an email News-Telegram poll. program on Betsy Ross. All members and any guests are encouraged to attend. to [email protected] Page 5A Sulphur Springs News-Telegram agriculture Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Hopkins County | Master Gardeners Hopkins County | Extension Tips for reading a pesticide label Control cool By CHARLOTTE WILSON is the name on the front panel that instructions on how to apply the prod- Hopkins County Master Gardener you commonly use to identify the uct. Using more than the instructions product. Products with the same ac- say is not better. This does not work season weeds If you have ever tried to read a pes- tive ingredient may have different faster or kill pests any deader — dead is ticide label, do not be overwhelmed. brand names. For example, Sevin, a dead. The instructions give the small- The pesticide label is your best guide common insecticide, contains car- est, most economical amount needed in using a pesticide effectively and baryl, and Ortho Bug-Geta Plus also in pastures to be effective. Use the product as it is safely. contains carbaryl. All labels have some a few basic n Active ingredients list. Ingredi- intended by the manufacturer. keywords to look for, and the label ents are on the front label. These are n Controls. These are the target is very informative. Years of devel- the active ingredients and inert in- pests for which the product is intend- opment have gone into the product gredients. Inert ingredients make up ed. The level of control of any listed you may buy, and the manufacturer most of the product and improve the pest may vary by product. wants you to use the product correct- effectiveness or safety of the product. It is generally a good idea to select ly. Ignoring label directions can waste n Signal words. The signal words a pesticide that lists the pest you wish money and hurt you, your family, pets “caution” (pesticides that are the least to control because not all pesticides and the environment. The label is harmful to you), “warning” (more kill all pests. Some kill pests when the Mario more than a set of guidelines — it is toxic than those with a caution label) pests eat the product, and some kill by a legal document. All EPA approved and “danger” (very poisonous or ir- Villarino contact. Amdro is listed as killing fire pesticide labels contain the following ritating and should be used with ex- statement, “It is a violation of Federal treme care) indicate the toxicity of the ants, but it may not be useful on spi- EXTENSION AGENT law to use this product in a manner product to humans based on expo- ders or squash bugs. inconsistent with labeling.” sure. All labels must tell you to “keep — This information is provided Email | Mario.Villarino Some keywords to look for are: out of reach of children.” by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension @ag.tamu.edu n Brand name. The brand name n Directions for use. These are the Service. hen controlling cool season weeds, Dr. Vanessa Olsen, forage specialist from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recom- | NIRA mendsW that, as forage producers, we focus most of our energy on our warm season perennial pastures and hay meadows (bermudagrass, bahiagrass, etc.). That means A&M-Commerce rodeo team most of our weed control efforts are also focused on warm season weeds (such as carolina horse nettle, blackberry, etc). Unfortunately, cool season weeds can hosts its first home competition be just as detrimental to our warm season perennial forages. Annual ryegrass is a cool season annual forage often utilized by livestock producers for winter graz- ing. However, it’s often deemed an enemy of many a hay producer in East Texas. Later maturity of annual ryegrass can delay or prevent our warm season peren- nial forages from breaking dormancy in April/May, therefore delaying our initial hay cutting. There are multiple ways to manage unwant- ed ryegrass. The use of herbicides to control annual ryegrass is probably the most common method prac- ticed. Pendimethalin can be used as a pre-emergent herbicide for dormant bermudagrass and bahiagrass pastures and hay meadows. Glyphosate, metsulfuron and nicosulfuron are post-emergent herbicide options. Henbit is a plant that is not generally considered a pasture weed. It can become a major competitor with bermudagrass in the early spring for moisture and nutri- ents. 2,4-D alone is not highly effective against henbit. However, glyhphosate in the dormant season, mixtures See Weeds, page 7A The Texas A&M-Commerce women’s rodeo team is cur- rently the No. 5-ranked NIRA team in the U.S. Courtesy/Texas A&M University-Commerce

News Reports well this season also. The 34-member team, which COMMERCE — The is split between men’s and rodeo team at Texas A&M women’s squads, are ranked University-Commerce in the NIRA standings. will put its best boot for- The men are ranked No. ward as it prepares to host 25 in the country, while the first home rodeo in the women stand as the the nearly six-year history No. 5-ranked team. The of the program. A&M-Commerce women The rodeo will take have won four of the five place Feb. 21-22 at the rodeos in which they have Hopkins County Regional participated this season. Civic Center, 1200 Houston The team features stu- Street in Sulphur Springs. dents from diverse walks Nearly 20 teams are ex- of life, which White says pected to compete against breaks the stereotypes asso- A&M-Commerce, includ- ciated with the team. ing Texas A&M, TCU, Sam “Plenty of people think Houston State University that all of them are ag stu- and more. dents, but that’s not true,” The program has come White said. “I have students a long way since its start in majoring in psychology, 2014, when current Head criminal justice, nursing Coach Dameon White be- and plenty of others.” gan leading the new team. Competitions in a col- White said that this was lege rodeo include tie- not his first go-around with down roping, barrel racing, starting a new team. steer wrestling and goat “I started the team at tying, among a host of oth- Panola College, and while ers. Competitors are either there, I met Dr. Edward timed or awarded a score Romero, who was the ad- for their performance, visor for the rodeo pro- which is then calculated for gram before it became a full a team score. team,” White said. “I saw According to White, the opening here and want- hosting a rodeo so close to ed to jump at the oppor- home is a big statement, tunity since I was going to and one that has been a school at A&M-Commerce long time coming. at the time.” “I was lobbying to host The rodeo team com- a rodeo the first year I was petes in the Southern here,” White said. “It took Region of the National me almost six years, but we Intercollegiate Rodeo As- finally got one.” sociation (NIRA), traveling He added that one of the across the southern Unit- biggest hopes he has for this ed States for competitions. event is to educate the stu- White says that the team dent and local population competes five times each about the team and to show semester, and those who what they are capable of. perform well enough can “The biggest challenge qualify for the National has been education and Championship Rodeo in getting people to realize Casper, Wyoming, which is that, yes, A&M-Commerce held during the summer. has a rodeo team,” White “This has been a strong said. “These students are group of students right athletes, but they also have from the start,” White said. to take care of the animals “I have had someone on the they ride, too.” team qualify for Nationals For more information every year since the pro- about the rodeo team or to gram started.” view competition results, They have competed visit new.tamuc.edu/rodeo. Page 6A Tuesday, February 4, 2020 SPORTS Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Local | HS Sports Saltillo | Basketball District realignments Saltillo teams remain announced Monday undefeated in district

scored by 1 point in the in the first quarter, starting Lady Lions frame. The Lady Lions led the game off with an 11-5 at the half, 27-12. run. Saltillo added anoth- win by 30 Saltillo opened the er 10 points in the second second half with another quarter to give them a 21- By TYLER LENNON blowout quarter, outscoring 12 lead at the half. tyler.lennon Avinger, 19-3. They added The Lions opened the @ssnewstelegram.com 9 more points in the fourth second half with their high- quarter to secure their 55- est scoring quarter of the AVINGER — Both the 22 win. night, posting 21 points in varsity girls and the varsi- Jocelyn Ochoa and Al- the frame. ty boys teams for Saltillo lie Lane were the leading Avinger outscored traveled to Avinger Friday scorers for the Lady Lions, Saltillo, 11-7, in the fourth finishing with 9 points night, and both teams en- quarter, but it wasn’t each. Right behind them tered the night undefeated enough. Saltillo walked were Brittney Peeples and in district play. The girls away with the win, 49-34. Chandler Bain, who each Chris Boekhorst led the team came in at 7-0 and the had 8. Other scorers for boys team, 5-0. Saltillo were Anna Reeder, way for Saltillo, finishing The Lady Lions got the 6, Julianna Giles, 5, Maddy with 23 points. Coy Col- night started with a huge Smith, 4, Paisley Kastner, 3, lins also finished in dou- opening quarter in which and Kristina Wade, 3. ble-digits with 10 points. they held Avinger to just “Anytime you win on Other scorers for the Lions 3 points while scoring 17 the road, it’s a good win. were Gunner Tarver, 9, Dil- points of their own. It was The officials allowed physi- lon Beadle, 4, and Andrew never much of a contest cal play, and we responded Redburn, 3. from that point on with well,” Coach Bill Giles said. Saltillo will play again the Lady Lions outscoring “Balanced scoring is a re- Tuesday, Feb. 4 at home Avinger in each quarter. against Bloomburg. The Not pictured: sult of awesome team work. Volleyball 2A District 18 The second quarter was I’m proud of this team.” varsity girls start at 5:30 Alba-Golden, Como-Pickton, Cumby, Quinlan Boles, North Hopkins, Miller Grove, the closest Avinger played The varsity boys fol- p.m. with the varsity boys Fruitvale, Greenville Pioneer Technology, Yantis Saltillo, only being out- lowed and also set the tone to follow. Illustration by Todd Kleiboer Cumby | Girls Basketball Sulphur Springs | Boys Soccer Lady Trojans lose nail Wildcats tie 1-1 against biter at home Friday No. 5 Lovejoy Friday Feb. 7 at Community and will begin district points in the frame and closing the gap to Diosdado scores play Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Greenville. Krotky finishes 33-25. Their remaining schedule after that is: Cumby was able to hold North Hop- lone goal • Friday, Feb. 14, Sulphur Springs @ Lin- with 11 kins to just 5 points in the fourth quarter, dale at 7:15 p.m. but it wouldn’t be enough. They fell just By TYLER LENNON • Tuesday, Feb. 18, Mount Pleasant @ By TYLER LENNON short, 38-36. [email protected] Sulphur Springs at 7:15 p.m. [email protected] Poor shooting from the free throw • Friday, Feb. 21, Texas High @ Sulphur line hurt Cumby, as they finished just The Sulphur Springs Wildcats soc- Springs at 7:15 p.m. 2-16 as a team. • Tuesday, Feb. 25, Sulphur Springs @ CUMBY — The Lady Trojans fell cer team hosted Lovejoy Friday night in a Rylee Krotky led the way for Cumby, Royse City at 7:15 p.m. just short Friday night when they hosted finishing with 11 points on three 3-point- game that ended in a 1-1 draw. • Friday, Feb. 28, Greenville @ Sulphur North Hopkins, losing 38-36. ers. Bre Morgan and Jocelyn Thornton The Wildcats trailed for much of the Springs at 7:15 p.m. The first quarter saw North Hopkins each finished with 7 points. Other scorers game. Alejandro Diosdado was able to tie • Tuesday, March 3, Lindale @ Sulphur get off to a hot start, leading 13-9 at the for the Lady Trojans were Neely Ham- things up late, scoring an unassisted goal. Springs at 7:15 p.m. end of the first quarter. The Lady Trojans mond, 6, Carley Talley, 4, and Kaylee “We were down with about 20 minutes • Friday, March 6, Sulphur Springs @ weren’t able to find their offense in the Bloyed, 1. left in the game, and our boys fought back Mount Pleasant at 7:15 p.m. second quarter either, trailing 26-15 at Cumby will play again Tuesday, Feb. 4 and scored to tie it,” Coach Alexi Upton • Tuesday, March 10, Sulphur Springs @ the half. at home against Campbell. JV boys start said. “I am very proud of our guys and how Texas High at 7:15 p.m. Cumby opened the second half with at 5 p.m. with varsity girls and varsity we played.” • Friday, March 17, Royse City @ Sulphur it’s best quarter of the night, posting 10 boys to follow. Sulphur Springs will play again Friday, Springs (Senior Night) at 7:15 p.m. Page 7A Sulphur Springs News-TelegramOBITUARIES Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Advice | Ask Annie Don’t forget to call ing makes her very nervous. Try and cut her a little slack. Next Sun- Earl Nichols and Mother Barbara Kelt- daughter, Kathy Nich- day night, give her a quick call when you on officiating. Interment ols; son, Donald Nichols; get home and reassure her that you all will follow at Union Cem- grandchildren, Sandy made it safe. It’s a small gesture for your etery with Bryan Nichols, Nichols, Bryan Nichols, mother’s sanity. Bo Dunlap, Richard Tay- Kimmie Fisher, Missa lor, Mark Friddle, Bran- Dear Annie: I am a 95-year-old man Hall; seven great-grand- don Woodard and Henry whose wife of 65 years died two years ago children; brother, William after a long illness. I am still self-sufficient; “Buck” Nichols serving Annie as pallbearers. Visita- Nichols; and sister, Rose Lane cook my own meals; drive and shop for myself. tion will be held 6-8 p.m. Mary “Mickey” Beaudin. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at He was preceded in COLUMNIST But I am ever so lonely most of the time. I am sure that there are women who Murray-Orwosky Funeral death by his parents; wife; have similar situations. But how does a Chapel. son, Tony Nichols; and 95-year-old man find a woman, maybe 80- Lewis Earl was born brothers, Derwood Nich- Dear Annie: Every Sunday, my fami- Nov. 15, 1934 in Wood 85, who would enjoy being with someone? Funeral service for ols and Henry Nichols ly and I go over to my mother’s house for County to Irvin and Con- — Lonely Arrangements un- dinner. My father passed away a few years Earl Nichols, 85, of Como nie Nichols. He married ago, and the dinners are a way to help her Dear Lonely: I am very sorry for the will be held at 1 p.m. der the direction of loss of your wife of 65 years, and it sounds Kay Nichols, and she not feel so lonely. We usually have a lovely Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 Murray-Orwosky Funeral like you are trying to take time to properly preceded him in death time during dinner, and she adores spend- at Murray-Orwosky Fu- in 2000. Earl was a dairy Home. The online regis- ing time with her grandchildren. The prob- grieve for her. At this point, I would suggest that you look for support groups and other neral Chapel with Bro. farmer and rancher. ter can be signed at www. lem is when I leave. She asks me to call her William Nathan Gaddis Earl is survived by his murrayorwosky.com. to make sure I got home safely. We live friends who have had similar experiences. roughly 10 miles from her house. And the Perhaps in sharing your grief with oth- nagging starts before we even leave the ers, you will find more connections, and, house. The last 20 minutes of our visit are who knows, you might just meet a new filled with pleas to not forget to call her. It woman. | Safe Driving is really starting to bother me. I know at Dear Annie: I appreciated your re- sponse to the parents struggling with a Several senior cit- some level that she worries, but I find her izens took advan- nagging so annoying. Am I wrong to feel grown child with mental illness. I wanted to add one thing. In many states, the De- tage of the Affili- frustrated? — Confused ated Driving Class partment of Mental Health is an incredibly Dear Confused: I’m not sure if you are at the Sulphur important resource. I don’t know where my right or wrong to feel frustrated, but the Springs Senior son (with personality disorder and schi- fact remains that you are frustrated. The Citizens Center zoaffective) would be without his DMH only way to alleviate some of this frustra- Thursday. The worker. — Grateful tion is to tell her exactly what you said in class gave them a your letter. Dear Grateful: Thank you for your sug- 10% discount off Before you do so, take a deep breath. gestion. I am printing your letter in hopes of their liability Sometimes people “nag” because they are that it helps other families dealing with insurance for three anxious. She says she wants to make sure similar situations. years, and some that you got home safe, and the thought of Send your questions for Annie Lane to take the class for you getting lost or something bad happen- [email protected]. ticket dismissal. The Senior Citizens Center offers the class a couple of Advice | Everyday Cheapskate times a year. Courtesy/Karon Luxury suite and Weatherman control. furon, metsulfuron with Several broadleaf 2,4-D and dicamba. Weeds herbicides are effective Winter weeds are not double-duty salads Continued from page 5A against thistles if they are a problem in all perenni- in the rosette stage (2,4-D al warm-season pastures poke a tiny air hole on the other side of the of 2,4-D and glyphosate, alone; 2,4-D with piclo- and hay meadows. Fields opening. This works great, and I don’t wor- ram, dicamba or aminopy- should be scouted to de- ry about pouring too much oil. — Norma and mixtures of 2,4-D and dicamba, picloram, amin- ralid, metsulfuron methyl, termine if treatment is or a combination of met- warranted. In most cases, FRENCH-VANILLA TOAST opyralid and metsulfuron are quite effective against sulfuron methyl with 2,4- controlling winter weeds One morning, I wanted French toast D and dicamba). henbit. Henbit is a cool in summer perennial pas- but didn’t want to get out all of the ingre- Texas Groundsel or tures involved an addi- season annual and should dients. I noticed my French Vanilla coffee Texas squaw-weed is an- tional application since it be sprayed when it is small creamer and decided to mix that with my other common cool sea- is unlikely that an appli- Mary egg. Voila! Great French toast with little for best results. son annual weed. Control cation during the dormant Hunt bother. — Jean If left uncontrolled, is less expensive and more season will control sum- thick thistle stands can likely if plants are treated mer weeds. COLUMNIST SKATEBOARD MOVER reduce grazing and result while still in the rosette Strict adherence to la- I use an old skateboard to move heavy in less forage production. stage. bel directions is required things when I’m by myself. I can push Best time to control with a Once the plant begins by law. Paying close at- FROM PILES TO LUXURY SUITE things where I need them without strain- herbicide is when thistles to bolt, more herbicide is tention to label directions My kitchen is pretty well organized, but ing myself. — Karen are in the rosette stage. required. 2,4-D alone can will also ensure safe, effec- a previous kitchen challenge from Mary The rosette stage is be effective if applied in tive and economical use. got me thinking about my elderly, ailing ADD A SHELF when the thistle forms a the rosette stage. Other Herbicide labels contain mom’s home. She is stuck in her bedroom, Most upper kitchen cabinets come with low-growing ring of leaves effective products include: directions for proper rate almost buried under mountains of stuff. two shelves, placed equal distances apart. (November-March). If 2,4-D and dicamba, 2,4-D and timing of application, With her blessing, I dove in and organized, When I’m setting up a kitchen, the first thistles have bolted or de- and aminopyralid, ami- a list of susceptible species as Mary recommended. After about 20 thing I do is remove the shelves from the veloped seed heads, they nopyralid, metsulfuron, and information regard- woman-hours, I presented her with a beau- cabinets. Then I start at the bottom, placing are much more difficult to metsulfuron and nicosul- ing cleanup and disposal tiful, clean, inspiring bedroom, walk-in items where I want them. I install the next closet and bathroom. We call it her luxury shelf as low as possible, leaving enough suite. She loves it, and I feel so good having room to remove items with ease. helped her. Now I have a place to sit when I Generally, there’s a lot of room at the to reserve seats. marriage license. That’s an visit. I’m thinking of heading to her kitchen top of the cabinet for another shelf. I buy We will cover marriage added bonus! next. — K.T. shelving and the little shelf hooks at my Hicks expectations, communi- local home improvement store. I’ve been Continued from page 4A cation, conflict resolution, CLOSING THOUGHT A TOILET’S FRIEND pleasantly surprised at the additional space money management, and “Be wise — look be- My toilets get a buildup of mineral de- I’ve created in my cabinets. — Sandi becoming more popular. goal setting. yond outward stuff and posits, and I’ve spent hours on my hands Whether you are a busy Engaged couples will look for potential.” Steven and knees with a pumice stone or fine- NOTHING GOES TO WASTE mom, don’t drive or have receive a certificate to save Covey, Seven Habits of grained sandpaper. Now I sprinkle a little Our town has two thrift shops that ac- difficulty lifting grocer- $60 upon applying for a High Effective Parents Bar Keepers Friend in the bowl, give it a cept worn-out clothes. They remove the ies, shopping online is an good swish with the toilet brush and let it buttons and sell those. Then they bag up easy way to fill your kitch- sit until the next flush. I do this weekly, and the clothes and sell them to a “rag man,” en with nutritious foods. the toilets are sparkling white, with no ef- who gives them 7 cents per pound. So, re- Look for services that al- fort. — Jean ally, nothing has to go to waste. — Mary low you to purchase by the item, not the pound. And MAKE YOUR OWN FOAM DOUBLE-DUTY SALADS opt for sturdy fruits and I bought one bottle of good-quality Mary’s tip about turning leftover salad vegetables such as apples, foaming hand soap. When it ran out, I re- into soup is genius. My Greek salad from a oranges, broccoli and car- filled the bottle with diluted regular liquid recent dinner did not end up in the dispos- rots which are less likely to hand soap. The foaming action is in the al. Instead, it crossed the Mediterranean and bruise in transit. pump, not the liquid. — Marci changed nationalities — becoming gazpa- cho the next night. I did what Mary suggest- LAST CALL FOR COOKING OIL SPOUT ed, tossing the leftovers in the blender and TWOGETHER IN TEXAS When I open a new bottle of cooking adding a little V8 juice. — Betsy The date for the next oil, I take a sharp knife and cut a small Mary invites questions, comments and Twogether in Texas mar- triangle out of the foil safety seal. Then I tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary.” riage education workshop is quickly approaching. If you or someone you know lege credits, as well as encouraged students to take will be saying “I do!” in School high school credits re- advantage of the opportuni- 2020, this is the perfect quired for graduation, ty to get involved in one of event to keep your rela- Continued from page 3A through articulated tionship on strong footing. the variety of CTE programs courses; and Twogether in Texas will offered on campus, as well Personal Graduation • Become leaders by take place 8:30 a.m.-3:30 Plan (PGP) to track participating in Career as participate in various stu- p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at and Technical Student Texas A&M AgriLife Ex- their own goals and ca- dent organizations. Organizations in com- The Sulphur Springs tension Hopkins County reer objectives; petitions and commu- office, 1200 West Houston News-Telegram will feature • Earn industry certi- nity service projects. in Sulphur Springs. There fications within CTE Jenny Arledge, director of a series of articles through- is no cost, and lunch and programs; College & Career Readiness out February highlighting refreshments will be pro- • Earn tuition-free col- and CTE director at SSHS, some of the CTE programs. vided. Call 903-885-3443 Page 8A Tuesday, February 4, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS Te Sulphur Springs News-Telegram PUBLIC NOTICE REAL ESTATE RENTAL SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/ PAPER HANGING THE CUMBY HOUSING Authority is accepting HOMES FOR RENT application for the position CLEANING SERVICES SHOWTIME PAINTING of Executive Director; this is a part-time position. Must HOUSE FOR RENT, INTERIOR and Exterior have leasing management 2BR/1BA, CHA, attached MAGGIE MAE’S paint, Drywall, Light Elec- experience; HUD Rules and carport, inside city limits, CLEANING Service. Regs knowledge a plus. trical and Plumbing Car- Send resumes to: avail. 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| Agriculture of them just skyrocketed,” said. “I don’t treat them any Dean said. “They have that different than anyone else. I Jail self esteem that they might don’t want them to be treat- Continued from page 2A not have had before. That’s ed different than anyone Area FFA students hu g e .” else. They need to get out of “You know the stuff; you’ve With the help of local here and take care of their dentist Dr. Phil Jackson, the just got to get used to it.” lives and their families. … two women underwent the Now that the women They gotta take care of me win in calf scramble process of total rejuvenative have received their GEDs, News Reports was sponsored by O’Neal Calf Scramble began in dentistry. Although many when I get old, and I’m get- Oil & Gas Company. Ken- 1987, more than 7,600 4-H they are looking forward ting there now.” to their next steps. Both say outside jail would find it FORT WORTH – Clay- na Lane’s parents are and and FFA members were painful or scary, they say Tatum compared the ton Tackel of Cumby, a Kara Lane, and her award able to catch a calf in the they would like to undergo experience he felt when he further job placement test- they never looked back. member of Miller Grove was sponsored by Ronny rodeo arena for a com- was in the military, serving ing to see which vocations “That just shows you FFA, and Jalyn Hrabal and Carolyn McCutchin. bined $3.8 million in Heif- that they care about their might suit them. on an amphibious assault and Kenna Lane, both of One of the Stock er Purchase Certificates. inmates as much as they While Dunham doesn’t ship to those who are incar- Sulphur Springs and mem- Show’s most iconic and All three students will use care about their families,” have an idea for a “dream cerated. To him, the sim- bers of North Hopkins popular events, the Calf the purchase certificates Stephens said. career,” Wooten says she’d ilarities — isolation from FFA, each caught a calf Scramble gives 20 stu- toward the cost of a heif- All three believe that like to do something to help friends and family, routines during the 2020 Fort Worth dents an opportunity to er each that they will raise having a new set of teeth others, such as in health- and schedules ruling one’s Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf catch 10 calves during one and exhibit at next year’s will open doors for them. care or with children. Both life, lack of communica- Scramble, earning a $500 of 22 performances of the Stock Show. “For a female, it’s im- hope to further their edu- purchase certificate for a Fort Worth Stock Show & Exhibitors that submit portant for their smile, es- tion with the outside world cation, whether it’s through show heifer and the chance Rodeo held Jan. 17-Feb. 8. monthly reports and a fi- pecially if they’ve got a job,” — make him feel a special for up to $16,000 in schol- Those not catching calves nal essay may be eligible formal schooling or career Dean said. “Before they got connection to those who arship awards. receive a pair of Justin for scholarship awards that training programs jail ad- their teeth, they’d always come to reside at the HCSO Clayton Tackel’s par- Boots courtesy of the icon- can range between $500 ministrator Kenneth Dean walk around with a hand jail. ents are Brad Tackel and ic western footwear mak- and $16,000. Thanks to the has been talking with PJC over their mouth. Now, “I can see where they about providing. Crystal Tackel, and his er. Justin Boots and Texas efforts of the Calf Scram- they smile proudly, confi- come from, and it’s hard. So “Miss Nylan believed in award was sponsored by Mutual Insurance Compa- ble Sponsors and Com- dently.” if you will take these bless- Professional Packaging. ny are overall underwrit- mittee members, 1,478 of me more than I believed in myself,” Wooten said with a ings here and contribute to Jalyn Hrabal’s parents are ers for the legendary Calf those winners received a REVELATION 3:7 society, go on out on your Michael Hrabal and Sta- Scramble Program. combined total of $2.94 grin. The experience of being own and be somebody, that cy Hrabal, and her award Since the Fort Worth million in scholarships. incarcerated has not been a will reward us more than DENTAL PROGRAM negative one, according to Meranda Miller and Jai- those assembled. anything. We know some Clayton Tackel won a $500 pur- me Dowell were all smiles. “I do have value; I do of them are going to stum- chase certificate toward a heifer for “I feel so pretty,” Dowell have a light in me,” Dowell ble and fall, and we’ll try to a 4-H or FFA project for exhibition laughed. said she has learned. “Peo- pick them up again,” Tatum at next year’s Fort Worth Stock “We can’t keep them out ple in this community want said. Show & Rodeo. The certificate, of the mirror,” Sheriff Lewis to stand up for me and go to Dowell agreed, but, she presented by Stock Show Calf Tatum joked. bat for me.” said, “The stumbling and Scramble Committee Chairman After years of what the “I look at myself differ- falling part is no option.” Paxton Motheral, was sponsored women call “bad decisions,” ent than I used to look at “I would never be able by Professional Packaging. they admit their teeth were myself,” Stephens agreed. to face Mr. Dean again,” not in good condition. Trusties are a visible part of After they showed prom- Miller said. Stephens joked the community, Stephens that he would rather trans- ise and “rose to the top by said, “They put us out there fer to a different jail than Jalyn Hrabal won a $500 purchase showing ... that they want to to do good work.” face Tatum again if he certificate toward a heifer for a 4-H change their life,” according “The places we go work, or FFA project for exhibition at next to Dean, the jail looked into you would think we would re-offends. year’s Fort Worth Stock Show & the commissary account come in in stripes and they “To mess up at all, we’d Rodeo. The certificate, presented by for Miller, Dowell and Ste- would look at us weird have to take deliberate ac- Stock Show Calf Scramble Com- phens to get them the den- and not talk to us, but they tion,” Wooten said in all mittee Chairman Paxton Motheral, tistry they would need to don’t,” Dowell added. “The seriousness. “I don’t think was sponsored by O’Neal Oil & Gas have a new smile. ladies that we go work for, any of us will ever go back Company. To Miller, she said, it’s we pray with, we talk with, to anything like that. I think more than being pretty we cry with, we build fami- that we are set up. All we’ve — it’s about having self Kenna Lane won a $500 purchase ly with them.” got to do is be persistent.” confidence. certificate toward a heifer for a Sheriff Tatum said he “We let go and we let “I lost my confidence, 4-H or FFA project for exhibition at views this as the inmates and Mr. Dean said, ‘We’re God, and ever since then next year’s Fort Worth Stock Show “coming full circle.” going to get that confidence “They’re helping us. I feel like a different wom- & Rodeo. The certificate, presented an,” Dowell said. “God has by Stock Show Calf Scramble Com- back.’ I finally got it back. We’re helping them. They’re It’s amazing,” Miller said. helping the communi- opened so many doors in mittee Chairman Paxton Motheral, my life if I wouldn’t have was sponsored by Ronny and Dean agrees. ty. We’re saving taxpay- messed up and got to this Carolyn McCutchin. “I’ve seen the confi- ers money. I don’t look on Courtesy/Fort Worth Stock Show dence level in every one them as inmates,” Tatum point.” & Rodeo Show Continued from page 2A

During the Beef Heifer Show, Abbie Melton landed second and a red ribbon in her Simmental class, and according to FFA instructor Kimberly Martin, this is Melton’s Why is everyone reading the first time showing at a major event. Caleb Martin placed eighth in his Other Regis- tered Breeds (ORB) class, and Joshua Mar- tin placed second in his ORB class and also won third in ORB showmanship.

BLOTTER NORTH HOPKINS North Hopkins FFA members David James and Danny James performed well at the Dairy Heifer Show. David James placed BRIEFS Miller Grove FFA member Abbie Melton fourth in both his junior Brown Swiss heif- er classes and third in the open Brown showed at her first major event during featured in every Swiss classes. Danny James placed second the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo and fourth in the open Jersey calf classes. and walked away with a red ribbon for issue of the her Simmental heifer calf. SULPHUR SPRINGS Courtesy/Miller Grove FFA Sulphur Springs For Sulphur Springs FFA, Oli- News-Telegram ver Yanez, Austin Crouse and Hay- dan Keller exhibited their deer stand during the Ag Mech Show. In the Dairy Heifer Show, Wayne Hinton took home 15th and 10th in different Holstein classes, and Robert “Tripp” Smith won seventh and sixth in his own Holstein classes. Matti Did that person who broke your heart in high school just Smith placed seventh with her older get arrested? Holstein heifer. Coen Bell and his Simmental Was that your neighbor getting a ticket for driving 70 mph heifer placed third in their class, and in a school zone? John-Robert Mason won fifth in his Shorthorn class. Savannah Allen and Did someone really call the police because a skunk was in Cash Vititow, who were also Junior their house? Brahman Association directors, land- ed sixth in their Hereford class and Find out why the police were called because of goats, cows Brahman class, respectively. Jace Mayer and donkeys in the road. placed eighth in his Beefmaster class. In showing her market lamb, An- Did someone call 911 because a person didn’t wave back at nie Horton placed tenth of out 77 contestants. them? Como-Pickton FFA member Presley Cummins won a red ribbon and FIND OUT IN EVERY ISSUE OF THE fifth place in her Jersey class with NEWS-TELEGRAM! her heifer, Ruby, during the Dairy Heifer Show at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Informing and Entertaining Courtesy/Como-Pickton FFA

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Sulphur Springs FFA member Check us out. Subscribe Today! Coen Bell and his Simmental heifer placed third in their class during the Beef Heifer Show at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. 903-885-8663 Courtesy/ Sulphur Springs FFA via John Holland