Local closing announcements for December 23-27, 2016
POSTAL CARRIERS WILL MAKE DELIVERIES ON SATURDAY CHRISTMAS EVE, BUT THERE WILL BE NO WINDOW SERVICE ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 AT THE SULPHUR SPRINGS POST OFFICE. POSTAL SERVICES WILL CONTINUE TO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26. ALL POSTAL SERVICES WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 27.
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 AND MONDAY DECEMBER 26.
HOPKINS COUNTY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 26 AND 27.
SSISD TAX OFFICE WILL CLOSED THROUGH MONDAY DECEMBER 26, AND WILL RE-OPEN TUES DECEMBER 27. THEY WILL ACCEPT TAX PAYMENTS BY MAIL POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 31, 2016.
SULPHUR SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL CLOSE AT 6PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 22 AND RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 27.
ALLIANCE BANK WILL CLOSE AT 4PM FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 AT ALL LOCATIONS AND WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY DECEMBER 27.
CITY NATIONAL BANK WILL BE CLOSED AT ALL LOCATIONS ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 AND MONDAY DECEMBER 26. CNB WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY DECEMBER 27.
GUARANTY BANK AND TRUST WILL CLOSE THE LOBBY AT 5PM FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 AND CLOSE THE DRIVE-THRU AT 6PM FRIDAY. GUARANTY BANK AND TRUST WILL REMAIN CLOSED SATURDAY AND MONDAY AND RE-OPEN TUESDAY DECEMBER 27.
THE VF FACTORY OUTLET WILL CLOSE AT 5PM ON SATURDAY CHRISTMAS EVE.
Maxwell on Capital Improvements
Marc Maxwell
Just a few projects are left to be done on the city of Sulphur Springs 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. A major project, Bill Bradford Road, should be completed in March. It got underway last March. City Manager Marc Maxwell says new water and sewer lines and drainage improvements have been completed for some time now. Atmos installed a new gas line. Concrete work is underway and Maxwell says the street work is about two-thirds complete. Maxwell says work has also started on Locust Street between Main and Bellview. A new sewer line has been installed. A new water line is being replaced. Atmos will replace the gas line there. A concrete street will be built. After work is done there, Moore Street between Main and Bellview will get the same upgrades as Locust. Last on the project list is a sewer project that right now has the potential to keep a city manager awake at night according to Maxwell. The city will be replacing an aging sewer main and rerouting it. It currently runs right under the hospital and some doctors’ offices. After the current list of capital improvement projects is completed, Maxwell says the city will create a new list.
Wildcats 69, PineTree 65
The Wildcats’ basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter to take a narrow, 69-65 win over Pine Tree on the road in the district opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon. The Pirates led going into the final quarter, 48-47 but the Wildcats outscored them 22-17 to take the win. The Wildcats led after the first quarter, 18-11 and at the half, 33-26. The Pirates had a big third quarter to take the one point lead after three quarters. Keaston Willis scored 24 points to lead the Wildcats. Victor Iwuakor scored 14 points and Bryson Lynn had 12. Trey Williams led the Pirates with 20 points. There were quite a few fouls called in the game. The Wildcats are now 1-0 in district play and 14-2 for the season. After a Christmas break, the Wildcats will play in a Longview tournament on December 28 and 29.
King Awards
Dr. Kenneth “Rock” Clinton
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Numerous members of the community will be receiving the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards in 34 different categories at an awards celebration on January 16. The awards celebration will take place at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at 208 Fuller in Sulphur Springs. Dr. Ray Keck III, President and CEO of Texas A&M University-Commerce will serve as master of ceremonies. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Kenneth “Rock” Clinton. According to the Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference, these awards are given to those who demonstrate Dr. King’s legacy of raising public consciousness to social justices, securing progress on civil rights and loving and serving humanity.
Volunteers Needed for Tax-Aide 2017
Cheryl Spears started out as a volunteer with the Tax-Aide program 27 years ago. Today, hers is a familiar face at tax time as District Coordinator and Instructor for Volunteers. The program serving Sulphur Springs is in need of volunteer tax preparers for the 2017 tax season. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you will be required to attend five days of schooling in Sulphur Springs and pass a test. You will also need to be able to be on duty one or two days each week during tax season, February 4 through April 18. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Cheryl at 903-885-8932.
Persons who will file simple tax returns can get them prepared free of charge through Tax-Aide at Wesley United Methodist Church on Tuesdays and Saturdays, between 9am and 1pm, starting February 4. Tax-Aide is sponsored by the IRS and the AARP Foundation.
The Wannabees!
KSST stopped by the League Street Church Of Christ and met with the Wannabees this morning.
The Wannabees are a group of ladies that come twice a month from and work on their individual projects. They are there the first Thursday and the third Tuesday of each month. The ladies of the Wannabees explained to KSST that they work on their own personal projects, they might get a big project from the Quilt Guild and work on it all together but its not often.
Today there was only 5 ladies, but there are usually 10-15 ladies there at a time. Due to Christmas coming in a few days the other ladies are out shopping and talking with their family and friends getting there Christmas plans ready and set for Christmas Day. The Wannabees said they come twice a week talk, quilt, snack, and visit. They gather at 10 a.m. and leave whenever they please. The Wannabees also wanted to mention that they would love for new people to come and join them anytime for a wonderful time.
PJC Welding Students Pass Certification Tests
LOOKS GOOD
Welding certification inspector Matt Siddens, left, checks over the structural welding work of Skeeter Hess. Hess, a student in the night welding class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Center, and the other students in the class passed their certification tests last week.
Lady Cats 3-0 in District with Win Against Pine Tree
The Lady Cats’ basketball team remained unbeaten in district play at 3-0 after a 52-35 win over Pine Tree Monday in Wildcats Gym. Once again the Lady Cats won with strong defense allowing the Lady Pirates less than 9 points a quarter. The Lady Cats led 15-11 after one quarter and 19-16 at halftime. The Lady Cats used a big third quarter to expand their lead after three to 34-20.
Point guard Sadavia Porter led the Lady Cats with 17 points. Kaylee Jefferson added 12 points and Daieyshia Pruitt scored 11 points. Pine Tree point guard Marissa Gary led all scorers with 23 points. The Lady Cats made 17 of 36 shots for 47%. They struggled from behind the 3 point line making only 2 of 11. Porter and Tori Moore both had one three-point basket. Jefferson also had 6 rebounds with 4 steals and 3 assists. Autumn Tanton led the Lady Cats with 7 rebounds including 5 offensive rebounds. Porter also had 6 steals, 8 deflections and 5 assists. The Lady Cats committed only 8 fouls.
The Lady Cats improved their season record to 14-3. After a Christmas break, the Lady Cats will resume play in an Idabel, Oklahoma tournament December 28-30. Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman was the head coach at Idabel for 12 years before he came to Sulphur Springs.
