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.
School’s Back: Equip Your Child By Johanna Hicks
School’s Back! Equip Your Child
With the start of school, many students are looking forward to seeing their friends, meeting their new teachers, and getting back into a daily routine. Equip your student to have a successful year. Also, teach your child to be a buddy, not a bully.
Do you remember the school bully who went around teasing and threatening you or your classmates? Remember how you felt? Remember how you wished he would just go away? Ever wondered what happened to someone who was teased or bullied or what became of the bully himself?
Teasing and bullying is an ongoing problem for many of our children. Those who are the victims of teasing and bullying can experience long-term consequences. Victims of bullying may suffer from anxiety, fear, and low self-esteem. They may avoid peers, school, and social activities where they may be exposed to teasing or bullying. In some cases, children may drop out of school to avoid being harassed or attacked.
According to my colleague, Dr. Rick Peterson, Assistant Professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Parenting Specialist, negative consequences for those who bully have been demonstrated as well. He states that childhood bullies have school attendance and performance problems. Those who bully tend to become aggressive adults and are more likely to become involved in criminal activities.
Parents and adults should not expect children to deal with bullies on their own. Children need to be taught that bullying is an unacceptable behavior. Children must be taught useful strategies to help them cope with teasing and bullying. Teasing and bullying cannot be totally prevented, but children can be taught to control their own reactions. Parents can teach their children some simple strategies to empower them and help them cope with their feelings and sometimes helplessness. Some strategies parents and caregivers can teach their children include:
1) Self -talk. Give children things they can say to themselves when they are being teased or bullied, which can counteract the negative remarks or behaviors. A child can say to herself,“Even though I don’t like being teased, I can handle it.”Oftentimes,the teasing is not a true reflection of the child, and the child should question himself by asking, “Is the teasing true?”In addition, the child should remind himself that his opinion of himself is more important than the teaser’s opinion.
2) Ignore the teasing. Children should practice ignoring the teaser sincere acting with anger or tears may invite more teasing.Parents should monitor the teasing, particularly if it turns into bullying and/or harassment, and be willing to intervene.
3) “I messages” are a way for children to express their feelings and ask to be treated differently. For example, a child could say, “I feel upset when you make fun of my clothes. I would like you to stop.” This strategy may work best in a classroom or daycare setting, where adult supervision is present.
4) Using humor is another way to cope with teasing. By the child laughing at the hurtful comments or put-downs, it shows that the teasing has little effect on them. Another way to show indifference is for the child to respond to the teasing with, “So.” Responding with “so” indicates that the teasing doesn’t matter. Children find this simple reply to be an effective response to teasing.
5) Asking for help at times is necessary if the child is having trouble with the above strategies or if the teasing turns to bullying. Children can handle most types of teasing. However, if the teasing is repeated or occurs for a prolonged period of time, it becomes bullying and may call for an intervention by parents, teachers, and caregivers.
If your child is the one doing the teasing or bullying, parental involvement is crucial. A country-Western song by Luke Bryan makes the comment that he believes most people are good. Teach your child to be a good student, a good friend, and a good person.
Twogether in Texas – Last Call
In last week’s column, I did not put the date for this event, so here it is – Saturday, August 25. That is the date for the final Twogether in Texas marriage education workshop for 2018. As of this writing, six couples are signed up, which is a great group – but I still have room for more! Topics will include marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. This workshop is beneficial for marriage couples, seriously dating couples, and engaged couples. Perhaps those who benefit the most are engaged couples. Upon completion of the workshop, a certificate to save $60 (state portion) of the marriage license fee will be provided.
The workshop is free and an added bonus is that coffee, water, morning and afternoon refreshments, and lunch will be provided. No strings attached! I’m not selling anything, and have nothing to benefit from except the satisfaction of knowing that couples have received excellent information for a firm foundation for their marriage. Please call 903-885-3443 to sign up so adequate preparations can be made.
Closing Thought
The most successful people in life are generally those who have the best information – Benjamin Disraeli
Certification Test At End of Summer Term for PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Class
Wildcat Football: Inside Linebackers
In another in our series of visits with Wildcats football assistants and the players they coach, I talked with defensive assistant coach Bruce Silman at practice Wednesday (August 15). Coach Silman is in his thirteenth year as an assistant for the Wildcats, mainly on offense. He has spent the past two years as a defensive assistant. He is coaching inside linebackers in the Wildcats base 3-4 formation this season.
Coach Silman said he has a great group of solid performers including several who made contributions last year. Bryce McQueen returns. He played seven games last year and had a total of eight tackles and assists. Coach Silman said McQueen may also be called upon to play some offense. Other players Coach Silman has at inside linebacker include Hunter Sonntag, Daniel Moreno, Kaleb Mills, George Greenway and Kaden Davis. Coach Silman said the players are getting lots of reps and are getting better every day.
He said inside linebackers tend to make a lot of tackles by design as they attempt to stop the ran and clog things up for offenses Coach Silman said inside linebackers aid the pass defense by dropping back into coverages. He said his guys are working hard and he added he’s seeing a lot of retention from things learned during the spring.
Active Day For Wildcat Extra-Curricular Activities: Band, Football, Team Tennis
It’s a big day (August 16) for the Wildcats Marching Band. Thursday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. they are having their annual Exhibition and Squad Off competition at Gerald Prim Stadium. Parents and other Band Boosters usually attend this event in large numbers. This will be the first Squad Off for new Wildcats Marching Band Director Spencer Emmert. The band usually performs the complete first song for this season’s band show featuring electronic music.
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad will be playing Marshall at the Wildcat Tennis Complex beginning at 2 p.m. Coach Martinez decided to treat it like an exhibition match when he learned that the Mavericks’ coach would be bringing only five or six players to town.
Meanwhile the Wildcats’ football team will have their fourth workout of the season from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday inside and outside the Multipurpose Building. Wednesday the Wildcats were able to wear pads but they were restricted from hitting each other. They were able to strike padded objects. Hitting each other in pads will start Saturday. Despite the hot weather Wednesday, the Wildcats practiced outside from 5 p.m. to around 8 p.m. A good breeze helped them out. The Wildcats finished up with an hour inside the Multipurpose Building lifting weights and working on kick offs and receiving them.
