Local artist’s creation in Radio-TV Auction!
Artist Terry McCullough explains techniques used in “Flying Hearts”
Terry McCullough, owner of TMPWorld, is a creative thinker by occupation and also a contemporary expressionist, creating art in oil on canvas. A piece of his original artwork has been donated to the Sulphur Springs Symphony League’s annual Radio and TV Auction set for Saturday November 19, 2016 inside the KSST/Channel 18 TV studios.
“Flying Hearts” was created a few years ago in oil, and later, other features were added using a technique in an encaustic medium. Unlike his commissioned work, “Flying Hearts” was never for sale but was displayed in Terry’s offices because of it’s uplifting spirit. In 2016, he decided to donate it to the arts, through the Sulphur Springs Symphony League’s annual fundraising event.
Terry and his wife Leslie now make their home in the Reilly Springs community of Hopkins County, while continuing to work out of their Dallas and Tyler offices. As time permits, Terry creates commissioned projects for individuals and commercially.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic to Celebrate National Rural Health Day
Sterling Heights, Michigan (June 30, 2016) – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Sulphur Springs and Emory will join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17, 2016.
NOSORH created National Rural Health Day as a way to showcase rural America; increase awareness of rural health-related issues; and promote the efforts of NOSORH, State Offices of Rural Health and others in addressing those issues. Plans call for National Rural Health Day to become an annual celebration on the third Thursday of each November.
Events recognizing National Rural Health Day and “Celebrating the Power of Rural” are being planned throughout the nation. Our team daily strives to “Extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ” to each and every patient we serve.
Approximately 62 million people – nearly one in five Americans – live in rural and frontier communities throughout the United States. “These small towns, farming communities and frontier areas are wonderful places to live and work; they are places where neighbors know each other and work together,” said NOSORH Director Teryl Eisinger. “The hospitals and providers serving these rural communities not only provide quality patient care, but they also help keep good jobs in rural America.”
These communities also face unique healthcare needs. “Today more than ever, rural communities must tackle accessibility issues, a lack of healthcare providers, the needs of an aging population suffering from a greater number of chronic conditions, and larger percentages of un- and underinsured citizens,” Eisinger said. “Meanwhile, rural hospitals are threatened with declining reimbursement rates and disproportionate funding levels that makes it challenging to serve their residents.”
State Offices of Rural Health play a key role in addressing those needs. All 50 states maintain a State Office of Rural Health, each of which shares a similar mission: to foster relationships, disseminate information and provide technical assistance that improves access to, and the quality of, health care for its rural citizens. In the past year alone, State Offices of Rural Health collectively provided technical assistance to more than 28,000 rural communities.
Additional information about National Rural Health Day can be found at nosorh.org/nrhd.
Redo for Raza
In a unique twist, Mohammad Shabeeh Raza will face a second trial in Eighth Judicial District Court for online solicitation of a minor. Monday afternoon Raza was found guilty of the charge made following his arrest in December 2015 at a Sulphur Springs convenience store. On Monday, Raza had been remanded to the custody of the Sheriff and would have entered the sentencing phase of the trail December 6th. Instead, the District Attorney’s office is preparing for a second trail due to an incorrect admonition given the defendant by his attorney.
Raza, who at the time of his arrest was a systems engineer living in Kansas City, Missouri but has family in Plano, was admonished by his defense attorney that the charge was a third degree felony and that he faced up to 10 years in prison for the charge. As Judge Eddie Northcutt began the sentencing plan, it was found that under statue his action qualified as a second degree felony and not a third degree felony requiring a more lengthy prison stay. That raised the question would he have taken a plea agreement instead of trial?
District Attorney Will Ramsay said his office will now begin the process again. Ramsay stated that the law as written regarding online solicitation is easily misunderstood. A portion of the law as first written was found to be unconstitutional. He stated that the redo should take place soon.
The 5 ft. one inch male arrived at a local convenience store on a December Sunday following a holiday stop with friends in the Dallas area. Arriving early, Raza had just finished shaving in the store restroom when he exited the restroom and was taken into custody by Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County law enforcement. In Hopkins County Jail his bond was first set at $75,000 but was increased to $200,000 the next day after more information was made available to Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings and local law enforcement. When ordering the ankle monitor, Cummings discovered that Raza held dual citizenship in the U. S. and in India. It was also disclosed that he had ties in Pakistan and had traveled to London and Europe recently. The Justice of the Peace deemed Raza a flight risk and required him to relinquish his passport and to remain in Texas should he be released. Raza has a teenaged sister and father who live in Plano.
38th Annual Fall Roundup at Wesley United Methodist Church
WITH “FALL ROUNDUP” TIME NEARLY HERE, THE CONGREGATION OF WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN SULPHUR SPRINGS IS INVITING EVERYONE FOR GREAT FOOD AND HOSPITALITY! THE ANNUAL EVENT IS SET FOR SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2016 AT THE CHURCH AT 614 TEXAS STREET. CHICKEN AND BEEF STEW AND TWO POTS OF CHILI WILL BE COOKED OUTDOORS NEAR THE BELLVIEW STREET ENTRANCE OF THE CHURCH. THE COOKS WILL SERVE FROM 4:30PM TIL 6:30PM, AND THE ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PRICE OF $6 FOR ADULTS AND $4 FOR CHILDREN ALSO INCLUDES ALL THE HOMEMADE DESSERTS YOU WANT TO EAT! VISITORS TO THE COUNTRY STORE CAN GET STARTED SHOPPING AS EARLY AS 3:30PM, AND THE SILENT AUCTION WILL GO ON DURING THE AFTERNOON. THE TRADITIONAL LIVE AUCTION WILL START AT 6:30PM IN WESLEY GYM/FAMILY LIFE CENTER WITH WADE BARTLEY AS AUCTIONEER, THIS IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE MANY MISSIONS OF WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THROUGH THE YEAR.
CAROL ANN O’DELL, CO-CHAIR OF FALL ROUNDUP
Intoxication Leads to Assault
Sulphur Springs Police responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Main Street Tuesday night around 11:16 p.m. There they arrested Justin Karl Roderick, 58, of Sulphur Springs for Assault Family Violence Restriction of Airway/Circulation.
The victim told police that Roderick had choked her to the point that she could not breathe or scream for help. Roderick had been drinking all day and was highly intoxicated. As officers arrested Roderick, he resisted arrest and had to be forced into the back of the patrol unit.
Lady Cats Defeat North Lamar; Wildcats Defeat Athens
Lady Cats 42, North Lamar 29
The Lady Cats’ basketball team won one the ugly way Tuesday night as the Lady Cats topped North Lamar, 42-29 in Wildcats Gym. That was the assessment of Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman who said the ball didn’t bounce the Lady Cats way a lot of the time Tuesday. Sadavia Porter used her speed to score several goals on breakaway layups an led the Lady Cats with 11 points. Porter also had 6 deflections and 5 steals. Tori Moore and Daieyshia Pruitt added 7 points each. Moore also had 5 steals. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 6 rebounds. The Lady Cats managed only 2 of 14 from three-point range but hit 40 percent of their two-point shots thanks in part to Porter’s high percentage layups. The Lady Cats did manage to outscore the rusty Pantherettes in every quarter. The Pantherettes have had just a few practices since the end of their volleyball season. The Lady Cats are now 2-1 for the season. They will travel to Hugo, Oklahoma for a game Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Wildcats 74, Athens 59
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats’ basketball team won 74-59 at Athens Tuesday night in a season opener before a hostile crowd in an atmosphere that reminded him of a district game. Coach Cipoletta said it was a sloppy game at times but he added the Wildcats made enough defensive stops to open up the final margin. He said his team did a good job in the win but made enough mistakes to give him plenty for them on work on. Tall sophomore Victor Iwuakor led the team with 18 points and returner senior K’Ontae Dunn scored 15 points. Freshman Michael Jefferson had 10 points. Juniors Bryson Lynn and Dedric Godbolt each hit three 3-point baskets and each scored 9 points. Sophomore Keaston Willis had 8 points. The 1-0 Wildcats play next at Lindale Monday at 7:30 p.m. The game pits Coach Cipoletta against his high school coach. Then the Wildcats will have their home opener next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. against Wills Point.
Game Day: Lady Cats Host North Lamar; Wildcats at Athens
The Lady Cats’ basketball team returns to their home court Tuesday night for their third game of the season as they play host to long time rival, the North Lamar Pantherettes. The Lady Cats are 1-1 after a 66-31 win over Emory Rains on the road Saturday. The Pantherettes have had very little practice time due to a fairly successful volleyball season. At Wildcats Gym Tuesday evening, there will be a freshman game at 5 p.m., then a JV game at 6:15 p.m. followed by a varsity game at around 7 p.m. We’ll bring you Lady Cats’ basketball Tuesday at around 7 p.m. on KSST Radio. We will also videotape the game for replay on Channel 18 TV on Suddenlink Cable, at a later date.
Meanwhile the Wildcats’ basketball team will open the regular season at Athens Tuesday night. There will be a JV contest at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity contest at 6:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity has looked very good in their scrimmages so far this season.
Blue Santa/Empty Stocking Toy Program Sign up Underway
BLUE SANTA
Sign-ups for the annual Blue Santa/Empty Stocking Toy Program has begun. Families with children in Hopkins County needing a little extra help this year can register for toys from now until Monday, November 28 at CANHelp, located at 613 Gilmer Street during normal business hours.
CANHelp will be staying open until 7 p.m. Monday, Novembrer 28, to ensure everyone that needs assistance gets a chance to sign up. Parents or guardians need to bring documentation to qualify for the Blue Santa/Empty Stocking Toy Program. For details, contact CANHelp at 903-885-9797, extension 3 or visit CANHelp’s Facebook page for the most up to date information.
“Updated” SSISD Receives A; Approves Installment Purchase of Former PJC Location
Sulphur Springs School District received an A-Superior rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas for the 2014-2015 Data for the district. The rating confirmed that the external independent auditor reported the financial report for the district was free of any instance of material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting and compliance for local, state, and federal funds.
Sulphur Springs School Board met Monday night and approval the 2016-2017 Campus and District Improvement Plans and approval of funds for purchasing iPads for PRE-K through 2ND grade. The approval puts a tablet in the hands of every student in the district. For the younger students, those instruments will remain at the school.
The board also approved the annual agreement between SSISD and the Sulphur Springs Country Club for this school year and approved an installment purchase agreement and first installment payment for purchase of the former PJC building. The purchase will add 10 classrooms to the high school.
PERSONNEL
Resignations
Ross Funk SpEd teacher/Coach High School
Barbara Henderson Title I Aide SS Elementary
Carrie Kolbe SpEd Aide Connections
Mid-Term Retirements
Howard Harper Shop Mechanic Transportation
Eric Buck Social Studies High School
Doris Landers Attendance Clerk ECLC
Kristy Johnson SpEd Aide Douglas
New personnel
Calvin Hickerson Behavior Intervention Aide Middle School
Kayla Steward Instructional Aide Austin Academic Center
Personnel Change New position/campus Former position/campus
Courtney Hettich SpEd teacher/High School SpEd teacher/Middle School
