Scout Completes Eagle Leadership Service Project; Dedicated Flag Pole at Union Cemetery
Johnathan Johnson, 17, a resident of Sulphur Springs and a Life rank Scout in Boy Scouts of America – Troop 322 of Greenville, has completed his Eagle Leadership Service Project. He and fellow Scouts in his Troop installed a flag pole at the Union Community Cemetery in Hopkins County.
The project took many hours of planning, gathering supplies, and two Saturdays of leading his peers in the work to complete. He dedicated his project to all those in the community who have served this nation in the military. The dedication took place on Veterans Day with community Veterans in attendance. Representatives of the Cemetery Board expressed their appreciation for the project.
Johnson plans to complete his Eagle Scout rank requirements in the spring of 2018, and then enlist in the United States Air Force after he graduate his senior year in 2019.
Lilley Files for Republican Nomination for Judge of the Hopkins County Court at Law
Sulphur Springs resident and attorney of thirteen years Steve Lilley filed paperwork November 11th to run for Judge of the Hopkins County Court at Law on the Republican ticket. Lilley graduated from Baylor Law School in 2004 and moved to Hopkins County. Currently serving as an assistant district attorney in Hunt County, he previously worked as a prosecutor and attorney in civil practice in Sulphur Springs. “I have been honored to spend almost my entire legal career here in northeast Texas. I believe I have the experience and know I have the desire to serve as the next judge of the Hopkins County Court at Law. From now until election day, I hope to gain your trust, and your vote.”Hopkins County Court Judge hopeful, Mr. Lilley and his wife Adrienne have three girls. The older two attend Sulphur Springs Middle School and the youngest is in the third grade. Ms. Lilley is the children’s director at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs.
Lilley fills his “off time” attending his daughters’ school and extra-curricular activities and as an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University Commerce teaching law to undergraduates. “Any parent of growing children knows there is no such thing as free time. My wife and I enjoy watching our daughters cheerlead, play soccer and softball, dance, and perform in theater and Destination Imagination.”
Tickets Go on Sale for Friday’s Wildcat Bi-district Play-off Game at Prim Stadium
Tickets for Friday night’s bi-district play-off game between the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats and the Lucas-Lovejoy High School Leopards at Gerald Prim Stadium will go on Sale at the high school and middle school on Tuesday. There will be no reserved seating, no reserved parking, and no passes for students or SSISD personnel will be accepted. Play-off games are not a part of the season ticket holder’s package.
Tickets purchased during the Tuesday-Thursday ticket sale are: student – $4 and adult – $6. All tickets at the gate Friday night are $8. Sulphur Springs will be the home team but the venue is treated as a neutral site for play-off games.
Band, cheerleaders, and drill team will perform for the game as though it is a normal home game.
Dinner Bell Menu For November 15, 2017; Thanksgiving Lunch
Dinner Bell Menu for
Thanksgiving Lunch
November 15, 2017
Knights of Columbus
this week’s Community Partner.
Turkey and Dressing with Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Festive Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
Yeast Rolls
Pumpkin Slab Pie with Caramel Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Fluff (sugar free dessert)
As we pause to thank our Lord for the many blessings we receive in the United States of America, the Dinner Bell Ministry wishes to show gratitude to our Community Partners, the many ministry volunteers, the First United Methodist Church, and the friends who break bread with us each week.
Veterans Day Celebration Finalizes Memorial Through Dedication
By Savannah Owens
The Veterans Day Remembrace Ceremony took place Saturday Nov. 11th, at 11:00 am at the Celebration Plaza. The Hopkins County Marine Corps League unveiled the newest and final edition to the memorial benches that surround the soldier statue.
245 crosses lined the grass next to the courthouse. Each cross represented one soldier that had given his life in service for his country. The names of all of the casualties from Hopkins County from the Civil War to the Current War on Terrorism were read by two SSHS band students. The crosses were built and painted by Harold Smithson’s construction class.
The new bench was dedicated to veterans involved in the Global War on Terrorism. With troops in 180 countries, the memorial is for everyone who served since the Beruit bombings. Judge Newsom officially dedicated the bench to the veterans saying “There’s a price to pay for [America’s freedom]…Our grateful thanks goes out to all those who served.” Newsom also explained that his father and both sons were veterans and he holds a deep respect for the service men and women who have defended our country. After the bench was dedicated a 21 fire saulte was held to honor and remember those currently fighting for our freedom.
A large crowd had gathered for the ceremony. The day was one of remembrance for those with us, those who have passed away, and those who gave their life in service to our country.
Republican Candidates Officially Sign-Up at Courthouse
On Saturday Nov. 11th 2017 at 9:30 am, Ten republican Candidates signed-up to officially run in the upcoming elections. Also in attendance were the Honorable Judge Newsom, and Head of the Republican party Donnie Wisenbaker.
L to R: Head of Republican Party Donnie Wizenbaker, Edward Moore, Greg Anglin, Joe Price, Tracy Orr Smith, Andrea Griggs, Cheryl Fulcher, John Wilburn, Danny Davis, John Davis Jetton, B.J. Teer, Judge Robert Newsom, Clay Harrison
Meal a Day Menu for November 13th-17th
Meal A Day Menu
November 13th – November 17th
Monday
Cheese Burgers
Lettuce Tomatoes and Onions
Pickle Spear
Lays Potato Chips
Tuesday
Sliced Ham
Macaroni and Cheese
Brussels Sprout
Roll
Wednesday
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Pickled Beets
Sliced Tomatoes
Thursday
Beef and Cheese Enchilada Casserole
Refried Beans
Chips and Salsa
Tossed Salad
Friday
Pork Roast and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
Roll
Veterans Day Parade: The Perfect Start to Honoring Our Veterans
By Savannah Owens
Starting at 9:00 on November 11th, the 2017 Veterans Day Parade had an unusual route, going from Buford Park to Connally Street to Davis Street, but it was still an amazing parade. The slight breeze made for perfect parade weather, allowing the attendees to not be too hot or cold.
Practically every parade float or group would pause on Gilmer street to salute and thank the Hopkins County Marine Corps, who were watching the parade. Veterans and thankful citizens lined the streets and cheered as each section of the parade passed. It was an amazing tribute to those who have served and provided our freedom.
The History Behind Veterans Day
By Hannah Shackelford
Parades. Flags. An extra day off work. Perhaps a visit to a semi-distant relative who was/is in the Armed Forces. Maybe even a trip to a cemetery to refresh the flowers left over from Memorial Day. Here in America, we’ve all celebrated Veterans Day in some form or another. Even if we didn’t grow up in a home whose members were an active part of the military, we all have experienced the parades and the accolades that are intrinsically a part of what we know as Veterans Day. But it wasn’t always the same holiday we’ve come to associate with three-day weekends and cooler weather.
Originally known as Armistice Day, it was first instated in 1919, one year after the armistice with Germany went into effect and WWI was ended. On November 11th, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson spoke to the people, expressing what he believed the recent victory to mean to the United States, and his “…solemn pride in the heroism of those who died… … both because of the thing from which it has freed us [and] because of the opportunity it has given [America] to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations.”
In 1926 the U.S. Congress adopted a resolution requesting that President Coolidge issue annual proclamations calling for November 11th to be observed with the appropriate ceremonies. It wasn’t until May of 1938 that a Congressional Act finally approved November 11th as a legal holiday, meant to honor those who had died for their country in the Great War.
In 1945, Raymond Weeks, a WWII veteran from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to use Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans; living and dead, past and present. He led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who was supportive of his idea. The first national celebration of all Veterans was held in Alabama in 1947. A bill was signed in 1954 that legally changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day, eight and a half years after the first celebration held by Weeks.
Sulphur Springs is celebrated this year’s Veterans Day with multiple events, including a ceremony held
at 11:00 on Celebration Plaza, honoring local veterans and their families. The ceremony was open to the
community. A parade took place, starting at the Civic Center at 9am and moving through the
Square. A BBQ was held at the Civic Center as well, put on by local non-profit Operation Victor Echo
Tango.
KSST wants to thank all the veterans for their service, as we take time to remember and appreciate all of those who have sacrificed much to defend our freedom.
