Cipoletta Super Proud Of Team
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said he is extremely blessed and super proud of his guys and they found ways to win as the Wildcats defeated Highland Park and Frisco Lone Star this past weekend (March 1-2) in the regional tournament to earn a trip to the State Tournament in San Antonio Thursday-Saturday. He said it feels unreal as the Wildcats have worked hard from day one and now things are coming together for them. The Wildcats led throughout most of their two games in the regional tournament. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats set the tone in both games and made their opponents they the Wildcats style of play. He said the Wildcats controlled the pace and had good rebounding. He said the Wildcats are tough to beat when they do that. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats would not be where they are without contributions from all team members who have bought in and believe in “team over everything”
Tickets To State Semi-Final Delayed-Should Be Available Tuesday 1pm
SSISD Administration reports to KSST, that the delivery of tickets to the school district has been delayed, but should be in and ready to sell by Tuesday at 1pm. Student tickets will be available at SSHS office, while non-student tickets should be available at the adminstration building on Connally St. All tickets will be $16 each for assigned seating. No open seating is availble. The only parking option available is $15 per car at the Alamodome.
Time To Prune Plants
By Judy Jones, a Hopkins Master Gardener
Winter in north Texas is never quite what we expect…freezes may be early or late, and there will almost always be a week or two that leads us to think that Spring-time is already here. The average date of the last freeze in Hopkins County is generally mid-March, so there is still an opportunity to prune our landscapes to get shrubs and trees off to a healthy start for the growing season. Pruning, the cutting off of unwanted, damaged, or unneeded limbs, is vital to the health and productivity of plants. Pruning may be used to train a plant to grow in a certain shape, to enhance flowering, fruiting and growth, or to control and restrict growth.
All pruning cuts should be made clean and smooth to aid in rapid healing of the wound. Most woody plants have buds, and pruning cuts should be made just above a bud. When pruning back to a bud, keep in mind that a bud pointing to the outside of the plant is more desirable than one pointing inside, because it will allow the plant to grow outward and allow for adequate air-flow through the plant. Future growth of the limb is determined by the direction of the bud.
Shrubs may be thinned to allow more air circulation and sunlight. Weak and dead stems should be removed. If two limbs are rubbing together, one or both should be cut back from their origin with the parent stem or the ground. Heavier pruning may be done to give an overgrown shrub an opportunity to rejuvenate as this will allow room for new growth as the weather warms. As much as one-third of the oldest, tallest branches may be cut off at or slightly above ground level.
Roses should be pruned three to four weeks before the last killing frost. After a few weeks of cold weather in early winter, roses may begin putting on new growth in the warm days of mid-winter. Pruning too early risks damage to this new growth from a late freeze. New growth on an unpruned rose is at the top of existing canes rather than from the base of the plant. Waiting until the last several weeks of winter to prune these old canes protects new growth from the base of the rose bush from being damaged or killed by a late freeze.
Basic rules for pruning roses are to remove any canes that are damaged, remove one or both of two canes that may be rubbing together, and any canes that are spindly or smaller in diameter than a pencil. For climbing roses, old canes should be pruned to allow new canes to produce more desirable growth and flowers. Antique roses require less pruning, as they typically have a rounded shrub-like shape. Aside from removing damaged branches, minor trimming may be done to facilitate growth.
More information on pruning, roses, and horticultural topics is available at:
www.aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon Arrest Made
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded to a call to investigate a vehicle accident on Como St. Saturday afternoon. Officers were made aware that the crash was due to a disturbance that took place between a man and his fiance. Witnesses stated that the man struck the fiance’s vehicle while she was occupying the vehicle. Heavy damage was observed to the fiance’s vehicle and the man, Jonathan Martinez, was booked into jail on the felony 1 charge of Aggravated Assault Family Violence With A Deadly Weapon. Martinez remains in jail Monday morning, as bond has been set at $50,000.
SSISD, Water Oak K-5th and Central Christian Academy to be Closed on March 7,8
In support of the Sulphur Springs Wildcats who will begin their bid for State Championship in games that begin on Thursday March 7 in San Antonio, some local school closings have been announced.
Sulphur Springs ISD will not hold class on Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8. All Sulphur Springs campuses will be closed both days. Friday was already scheduled as a Teacher Workday on the 2019 school calendar.
Water Oak Elementary K-5th at 631 North Davis Street will join Sulphur Springs ISD in closing on Thursday and Friday March 7 and 8.
Central Christian Academy at 840 Connally Street also announces closure on Thursday March 7 and Friday March 8, as they join in support of SSISD.
Like Doing Good in the Community? Local “Chicks for Charity” Seeks New Members, Team Leaders
For almost a decade, Chicks for Charity has served as a local charitable organization benefiting Hopkins County non profits with funds for projects and improvements. As with many organizations, membership and attendance has shown a decline, and this message was sent to KSST in an effort to interest new members. Here is a bit of history on Hopkins County Chicks for Charity, followed by photos of recent
Over 10 years ago, eight women were meeting monthly to enjoy playing games, food and friendship with each other. One evening, we discussed the need to be doing something for the community and after researching, we agreed to launch the Hopkins County version of CHICKS FOR CHARITY. We would invite other like-minded, community loving women to join us in meeting once each quarter to each personally bring $50 to collectively donate to a democratically chosen 501c3 non-profit operating in Hopkins County. Amazingly simple – and effective!
In the 8 ½ years since, Chicks for Charity has blessed this county and community with over $200,000; all through individual $50 checks given by devoted, generous, and committed women, eager to share what God has given. Meetings are held only four times per year; on the third-Thursday of February, May, August and November at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. We feel very privileged to be a part of something that is so simple, yet so effective.
Currently, new members and core Team Leaders are needed. A couple of core Team Leaders have made a decision to step down at this time, so there will be leadership roles that will need to be filled if Chicks for Charity is to continue. If you would like to become a member or a Core Team leader, please respond quickly to any of the names listed below, or respond by phone or email. We will be discussing results and taking a consensus at the May 16, 2019 meeting. Please make every effort to attend; your thoughts are important to all! And if you feel led to accept a role as a Team Leader, please let one of us know as soon as possible.
Chicks for Charity Team Leaders: Jane Sargent, Dee Elliott, Sher Sevier, Peggy Dietze, Lequida Jennings, Sandra Baucom, Pennye West, and Mandy Kennedy or contact [email protected] or 903-243-2206.
WHO ARE CHICKS FOR CHARITY? Chicks for Charity is a collective group of women who are passionate about supporting our local communities in Hopkins County, Texas. Members come from all ages, from all walks of life, and from varying financial and religious backgrounds. As individuals, we feel that it can be difficult to make a very large impact; but as a group, we have the ability to contribute to the growth of our communities in ways we never thought possible. There is no board, no collecting auction items, no ticket sales, and no events. Just women getting together every quarter to make a difference in a big way, with the least amount of time and effort.
OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: To reach out and help our communities by finding 100 or more women to each contribute at least $50, four times a year to collectively give at least $20,000 annually to local charities and non-profit organizations here in Hopkins County, Texas. The idea is to keep our contributions and support local so as to have a direct and immediate impact that we can all personally see, right here in our communities.
FAQS
QUESTION: Do I have to be invited by a member in order to join Chicks for Charity Hopkins County?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!! All you need to do is SHOW UP! Subscribe to the website using your email address and attend the next social that is scheduled under “UPCOMING EVENTS”. After subscribing to CCHC, you will receive automatic emailed updates for times and locations of socials. You can also email a Team Member on this website or leave a message on our Facebook page. There are members of CCHC that have never attended a Social for one reason or another… that is O.K.! All you need to do is commit to getting your check to a Team Member by leaving a message on this website or the Facebook Page – or call somebody you know is a Chick.
QUESTION: Do you have to attend a specific Church denomination to be in Chicks?
NO! Chicks come from every denomination in the County, from every socio-economic group, every race, creed, and political persuasion. All that is required is 1) to be a female, and 2) to have a passion for supporting Hopkins County.
QUESTION: Are my donations tax-deductible?
YES! All recipient charities that are considered by Chicks for Charity Hopkins County, must be a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization and must be within Hopkins County. Chicks are asked to bring blank checks to the social; after the nomination and voting process is completed and a charity is chosen, each Chick writes her check out to the recipient charity directly. All the checks are collected and given to the charity representative within the next week or so.
QUESTION: What if I am unable to attend a social?
Not a problem! We will miss you, as a fun part of CCHC is the social itself, but you can mail or deliver your check to a Team Member within a few days of the social.
For meeting times and other information on Chicks for Charity, contact [email protected] or 903-243-2206.
Central Christian Academy Announces Thursday and Friday Closure
Way to go Sulphur Springs Wildcats!! Central Christian Academy along with Sulphur Springs ISD will not have school Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th to allow everyone to go support the Wildcat Basketball team as they win state!
Dinner Bell Menu For March 6, 2019
Dinner Bell March 6, 2019
Community Partner: Messengers Sunday School Class
Menu:
Hopkins County Stew
Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins
Cheese and Pickle Sticks
Crackers
Super Salad
Chocolate Cream Cheese Dessert or Four Layered Dessert or Paul Newman Dessert–many
names for this luscious dessert
Baked Pears (No added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of The First United Methodist Church).
Hope to see you as it is warm inside and the visiting is great!
Wildcats Will Play Thursday, 8:30pm at Alamodome
The UIL has just released the times for the Boys Basketball State Semi-Finals indicating that the Sulphur Springs Wildcats will play the last game of the day on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 8:30pm. Obviously, the time could be pushed back, as the Wildcats will take on the San Antonio Wagner Thunderbirds as the sixth game of the day. The contest will after all of the 1A, 3A and the other 5A matches have taken place. Should any of the other games go into overtimes, all subsequent games could be delayed. As always, the schedule could change. Stay tuned to KSST and KSSTradio.com for the latest updates.
