The Legacy of Mrs. Aguilar
Mrs. Maria Jesus Ramires Aguilar, a longtime resident of Sulphur Springs, passed away on August 6, 2018 in Mexico while on a “trip of a lifetime” vacation to Arizona, California and her home in Cananea, Sonora Mexico. She was visiting siblings and family members, some whom she had not seen in many years. Maria’s life began in the beautiful Sonoran mountains of Mexico, specifically, the village of Bacadehuachi. She was adopted and raised in Villa Hidalgo, Sonora Mexico and then moved to Agua Prieta, Sonora. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Manuel Altamirano Aguilar on August the 15th 1954 in Agua Prieta Sonora. On June 22, 1969 she and her family arrived in Sulphur Springs. Maria made a lifetime of memories and has left an imprint on the city. Her legacy will live on within her natural family as well as the many lives which she impacted. The gracious ways of Maria left you feeling like a part of her family. Items displayed during her rites were from a family lifetime collection.
Texas A-F Grading System Rates SSISD “B”; Superintendent Lamb Says the District is More Than A Score
The Texas A-F grading system for public schools rated Sulphur Springs ISD, along with over 300 Texas districts, with a grade of “B”. Superintendent Michael Lamb said the district is pleased to receive the grade but is unsure of how much it reveals about the district.
Lamb noted that the grade signifies the district has “…done good things…” but he stated the district knows what it is attempting to accomplish and where it stands in progress toward that accomplishment. Lamb said comparing the grade of one district with another is difficult. He noted the complaints about the system are based on 1200 data points that affect the grade. He said socio-economic, growth of the district, sub-population groups; test scores in each district also have an effect on the scoring.
Lamb said the biggest goal of the local district at this time is for students to read on grade level. At this time, the district seeks to have all third grade students read on grade level. This will enable the reading level to be maintained as students promote through the system. Reading at third grade level serves as a foundation. He also noted that improvement in writing, science, and math are vital as well. However, reading is a key to success in those subjects.
“We’re not all about scores,” Lamb said. He noted that the grading system does present avenues of improvement that can lead to discovery of specific needs and answers to those needs. Lamb said the score does not indicate what students are receiving in construction class, theater, band, athletics, and other opportunities offered students in SSISD.
Video Presentation: Wildcat Band Squad-Off
SSHS Band Squad-off is an exciting moment for band members, family, and friends of the Wildcat Band. The band presented their first number for their half-time show and then competed by squad in a skills competition.
Everyone is Invited to Revival at Calvary Baptist Church August 19-22
Pastor Garry Jordan and the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church at 130 Lee Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas is inviting everyone to attend a series of Revival services beginning Sunday August 19, 2018. Larry Jordan will serve as Evangelist for the eight services. During this Revival, the Jordan brothers are encouraging former members to revisit Calvary Baptist Church. In fact, past members are especially invited for Monday’s 7 pm service which includes an Ice Cream Fellowship after the service. The full schedule of Revival services is: Sunday August 19 at 11 am and 7 pm, Monday August 20 at 12 noon and 7 pm, Tuesday August 21 at 12 noon and 7 pm, and Wednesday August 22 at 12 noon and 7 pm. Each of the one-hour noon services will include a free lunch.
Garry Jordan became Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in March 2018, and it marked a welcome return for him. Gary was baptized at Calvary, then later had the opportunity to serve as Assistant Pastor and Youth Minister from 1978 until the mid-80’s. Garry graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and went to college to pursue a Business degree, planning to take over his dad’s business, Southern Auto Supply in Sulphur Springs. “However, the Lord had other plans for me” quipped Garry. He has served in various church leadership roles in the Hopkins and Franklin County areas for over 30 years, and he and his wife Gena are owners of Good News Christian Bookstore inside the VF Outlet in Sulphur Springs.
Also a former Calvary Baptist Church pastor, Larry Jordan is now a full-time Revival Minister who serves at churches in a wide region across NE Texas as well as with a radio ministry. After graduating Sulphur Springs High School, Larry was attending Dallas Baptist University on a full track scholarship and planning a career as a track and football coach. “That’s when the Lord got ahold of me and worked a miracle. I remember kneeling in the dorm room on October 30, 1969 and giving my life over to God and the work he would have me do. That was 49 years ago” recalled Larry. According to him, many churches today have stopped holding traditional revivals. However, he believes these are vital for the refreshment and general well-being of church members. Rather than evangelizing messages, Revival should offer a return to the fundamentals of faith and the basics of Christian life, and a time to rediscover joy.
Pastor Garry Jordan encourages everyone to attend the Revival services this week as well as worship on a weekly basis. Regular services are held on Sundays at 11 am and 6 pm, and Wednesday Prayer meetings at 6:30 pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 130 Lee Street. You can call the church office with any questions at 903-885-6836.
Michigan Man Arrested for Large Amount of THC
Bradley Adam Dunn, 30, of Garden City Michigan was stopped by a Hopkins County Deputy for multiple traffic violations at the 138 mile marker Friday morning at approximately 2 a.m. Dunn had in his possession 195-grams of packaged THC.
When speaking with Dunn during the stop, the deputy noted a clear glass cylinder containing a gold liquid believed to be THC. Dunn admitted that the cylinder was a THC cartridge. A probable cause search revealed the large amount of THC.
Dunn is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams, a Felony 2. He is held on a $30,000 bond.
Mt Vernon Man Arrested for Assault at Local Hospital
A disturbance in the Emergency Room at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital led to the arrest of Lemanuel Rodriguez-Vazquez, 23, of Mt Vernon. When SSPD officers arrived at the ER, the found Rodriguez-Vasquez had physically assaulted two paramedic staff members with a closed fist. The staff members showed visible bodily injuries.
When medically cleared, Rodriguez-Vazquez was arrested on two counts of Assault Public Servant and is held in Hopkins County Jail on a total bonds of $60,000.
KSST is Giving Away More Texas Rangers Tickets! – The Winners!
The Contest is Over!
KSST is giving away tickets to the August 18th and 19th, 2018 Texas Rangers Games. They will be facing the LA Angels. Winners will be announced on Facebook, Friday August 17th, 2018.
The Tickets:
3 groups of 2 for the Saturday August 18th game, 7:05 first pitch.
2 groups of 4 for the Sunday August 19th game, 2:05 first pitch.
Rules:
The tickets must be picked up from the KSST Studios before 5pm Friday August 17th, 2018. If can’t pick them up before Friday, a Saturday morning pickup can be arranged. 903 885 3111
Ticket dates/games are first come, first served.
The tickets must NOT be resold!
Unclaimed tickets will be dispersed by KSST.
Employees of KSST can not win.
Winner’s names will be posted on Facebook.
Winners will be notified via Facebook.
How to enter: Like KSST on Facebook, AND like this Post on Facebook.
Trustees Build Sidewalk from Jail to New Courtroom at Law Enforcement Center
In a cost saving step, Hopkins County Jail Trustees, assisted by a local contractor, are finishing the sidewalk that will connect the new court room to the back of the jail. The cost of the sidewalk was $2,500 instead of $25,000, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
This will provided easy access to the back of the new court room so inmate will not have to be transported to the court house on the square. Now the inmate will be able to walk down the new sidewalk to the courtroom annex. On Thursday, a local contract agreed to assist one of the Trustee crews showing them how to pour concrete and all the procedures in what it takes to complete this process. Sheriff Lewis Tatum said this is just another skill they may be able to use when they get out and hopefully enter the work force. This process was paid for by the inmates commissary fund.
KSST is Giving Away More Texas Rangers Tickets!
KSST is giving away tickets to the August 18th and 19th, 2018 Texas Rangers Games. They will be facing the LA Angels. Winners will be announced on Facebook, Friday August 17th, 2018.
The Tickets:
3 groups of 2 for the Saturday August 18th game, 7:05 first pitch.
2 groups of 4 for the Sunday August 19th game, 2:05 first pitch.
Rules:
The tickets must be picked up from the KSST Studios before 5pm Friday August 17th, 2018. If can’t pick them up before Friday, a Saturday morning pickup can be arranged. 903 885 3111
Ticket dates/games are first come, first served.
The tickets must NOT be resold!
Unclaimed tickets will be dispersed by KSST.
Employees of KSST can not win.
Winner’s names will be posted on Facebook.
Winners will be notified via Facebook.
How to enter: Like KSST on Facebook, AND like this Post on Facebook.
Transplanting Plants By Mario Villarino
If you haven’t already done so, this is the time to begin sowing seeds for fall transplants. According to horticulturist from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, starting seeds in august allow you to have pansies, calendulas, Johnny-jump-ups, flowering cabbage, lettuce and other cool season transplants ready to plant in the garden in September or early October.
If starting your own transplants has been disastrous for you in the past, especially in spring, take heart because starting fall transplants is easier. Since the soil is not as cool as it is in spring, there is not much damping-off disease. Gardeners are able to start the transplants outside where they receive plenty of sunlight; however, don’t let transplants get too much sun. Morning sun and afternoon shade are a good combination.
Although many different containers can be used to grow seeds, one of the most convenient is a styrofoam coffee cup. Simply poke three or four holes in the side at the bottom of the cup. Write the name of the variety on the side of the cup so it won’t get lost, as so often happens with labels. Another advantage of using coffee cups is that they’re white and reflect heat.
The next major concern is a potting soil mix. Many standard potting soils will work fairly well, but you can make your own. To one bushel each of vermiculite and peat moss (finely ground pine bark can be substituted for peat moss), add 10 tablespoons of 0-20-0 (superphosphate) and l/2 cup of garden fertilizer, such as 12-24-12. Mix the material thoroughly by putting the ingredients out on the drive, scooping into the bottom and throwing each shovelful on top, pyramid fashion. Another technique is to roll the mixture back and forth in an old tarp.
The soil should be slightly watered down so it’s damp but not soggy.Most seeds should be barely covered with the soil mix, but some tiny seeds like lettuce need not be covered at all. Water them thoroughly, preferably by setting them in a pan of water and allowing the soil to soak from the bottom. Allow the containers to drain and then put them in a plastic bag out of sunlight.
Within a few days the seedlings will begin to grow. As soon as this happens, take the containers out of the bags and put them in a well-ventilated area. As the seedlings begin to make growth, use any soluble houseplant fertilizer to keep them growing vigorously.
If you’ve had problems with disease in the past, you might want to use a fungicide twice: once at planting and again at germination. Lightly dust the seeds prior to planting. A fungicide can also be used to drench young seedlings just as they come up. Before you know it, you’ll have a pot full of tiny seedlings that can either be transplanted into individual containers, or if there aren’t too many in the pot, held until time to go into the garden.
Perhaps the simplest technique is just to plant two or three seeds in each pot, thinning them to one plant after a few weeks. If you opt for transplanting, be sure that you handle the young seedling only by the leaves. If you grasp the stem and damage it to any extent, the young seedling will be stunted. Pots for transplants should be filled to within l/4 inch of the rim. A pencil can be used to put a hole in the center of the potting soil mixture. This is where a little moisture is critical; dry soil won’t allow the soil to stay open.
Carefully lower the seedling roots into the hole and then use the pencil again in a lever-like action to firm the soil against the root system. Be sure to water the plants carefully, picking up any leaves that get knocked into the soil. Before you know it, you’ll be eating delicious, home-grown broccoli.
