SSHS Senior Schedule Review Next Week
Sulphur Springs High School Seniors will need to attend an important meeting scheduled for next week, according to Rusty Harden, Director of Human Resources and Communications for Sulphur Springs ISD. Senior students will have a schedule review with counselors Monday, Aug. 3rd – Thursday, Aug. 6th in the main office from 9:00am – 11:45am and 1:00pm – 3:30 pm.
Students will sign in on arrival for a brief senior meeting with a counselor to review their transcript and classes. Harden said, “All seniors MUST complete a senior meeting. A counselor will also be available August 10th until 7:00pm.”
If you have any questions please call the high school at 903-885-2158.
The People have Voted… KSST Best Radio Station in Hopkins County!
KSST is thanking everyone that participated in the 2015 News Telegram Tele-Grammys. And a special thanks to the folks who voted for KSST. KSST was voted the ”Best Radio Station” in Hopkins County. 2015 is the first year for a “best of radio” for the Tele-Grammys. Thus, another first for KSST, the first radio station for Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. 
“Although we focus on Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs, faithful listeners are found in the surrounding counties,” according to Jim Rogers, KSST General Manager. “The diversity of our programming is designed to communicate to the desires and needs of our listeners as well as offer a perfect platform for our advertisers to present their services and goods to a larger comsumer base. We are challenged by the vote to continue to offer the best in radio, as well as local television, and website news, weather, and sports to our area,” stated Rogers.
KSST Radio and Television was once located upstairs in a building on the West side of the Square. There is a historical plaque placed where the stairs lead up to the old location. The station moved to a location on Radio Road, now known as Bill Bradford Road, before moving to the current location on Shannon Road. KSST is known for their Good Time Oldies Rock, a blend of 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s music. KSST Radio was once owned by the Bradford family and is now currently owned by Chad and Rhonda Young. KSST also has a website known as ksstradio.com which was organized in 2014. And offers local television programming on Suddenlink Cable Channel 18.
Current KSST programming includes:
Weekdays
-At the top of every hour from 9am – 5pm, with the exception of 1pm, we carry TSN (Texas State Network) News. Their newscasts contain primarily state news and sports, but they will also touch on major national stories.
-At the bottom of every hour from 9am – midnight, Don Julian’s daily “News Notes” plays (a minute and a half segment highlighting the biggest and newest local news stories)
-The Award Winning 12:45 Local News: 12:45pm each weekday with Don Julian
-The Trading Post: weekdays 12:30pm
-Bill Bradford’s Day in History: airing during the 6am, 8am, 6pm hours as well as the 12:45 Local News
-The Good Morning Show with Enola Gay: 6-9am each weekday
-Shoot the Bull with the Texas Ag Commissioner: 6am hour
-Dairyline Report: 6am hour
-Sounds of Texas with Tumbleweed Smith: 8:30am
-The Afternoon Drive with Jordan Owens which includes Good Time Oldies, local news and interviews, variety segments
-TFB Afternoon Report 4pm
-Living the Country Life 5pm
-This Day In Music History with James Terry
-Upwords with Max Lucado: 1 minute inspirational religious program airing during the 7am, 12pm, 2pm, 6pm hours
-Texas Farm Bureau Reports: Morning- 9am, Midday- 12pm, Afternoon- 4pm
-Storm Report with Dan Holiday: 9am hour
-Family Minute: 1 minute religious family advice program airing during the 10am and 3pm hours
-Living the Country Life: program aimed at rural residents airing during the 11am and 5pm hours
-Science and the Sea: educational segment airing on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during the 2pm hour
-“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” a fun show highlighting interesting entrepreneur success stories airing during the 12pm and 6pm hours
Saturdays
-Red Steagall Show: an hour full of country western and swing music 6am Saturday mornings
-1230 West Show with Enola Gay and Benny Potter: continue the country music fun for another hour starting at 7am on Saturdays and a rerun at 7pm on Thursday evenings
-MRN’s (Motor Racing Network) NASCAR 360: an hour show jam packed with the latest news from the race tracks, Saturdays at 8am
-Coaches’ Show with Don Julian: 9am Saturday mornings during Sulphur Springs High School sports seasons.
Sundays
-Church services from Davis Street Baptist Church, Divide Baptist Church, Fellowship Christian Church, Larry Jordan Ministries, First Baptist Church Radio Bible Class, and First Baptist Church all airing from 8am – 12pm. First Baptist Church also airs their service at 7pm Sunday evenings.
-Science and the Scripture: 9:15am
-Grace to You: 6:05am
-Gospel Music from 6:30 to 7am
-Sports Spectrum: a religious look into the world of sports airing at 7am on Sundays
Sports Programming
-We are the Official Wildcat and Ladycat sports station providing play-by-play coverage for Sulphur Springs High School football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and soccer.
-Texas Rangers Report: weekdays 10am – 4:45pm (during Rangers Baseball season)
-Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Hour: Wednesday nights at 7 (during high school and college football season)
-Brad Sham Report/Cowboys Report: times TBD (during Cowboys football season)
-We are an official affiliate for Texas Tech Red Raider Football as well as Texas A&M Aggie Football. On weeks where schedules do not conflict, we will broadcast games for both schools. If a scheduling conflict occurs, Texas Tech Football will take priority.
Always remember to stay tuned into KSSTradio.com
Chamber Connection – July 30, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
KSST would like to thank everyone who attended their 68 years of Broadcasting Excellence!
New owners, Rhonda & Chad Young thank you for celebrating 68 years of KSST Broadcasting, as well as the 50th Birthday of the KSST Studios with them at their Mixer last week! It was a wonderful event filled with delicious food and drinks and TONS of nostalgic stories! .
Thank you to everyone who attended the grand opening of Sears Hometown Store! If you haven’t been by in a while, stop by and visit with Mike Cato the owner, along with his friendly staff! Check out their great selection of appliances, lawn equipment and tools. They are located at 1402 Mockingbird Lane, 903-885-2135.
Don’t miss the Grand Opening Joe’s German Restaurant, Friday, July 31st!
Please call for reservations! They are located at 575 County Road 3647,SS, 903-439-8226
Thank you to everyone who attended the special sneak peek dinner and ribbon cutting for the fabulous Joe’s German Restaurant.
Thank you to everyone who attended the grand opening of Downtown Dental!
Dr. Kajuri Ramchand, welcomed a large group to her new office at 226 Main Street, Tuesday, July 28th! Dr. Ramchand is accepting new patients of all ages for appointments on Mondays & Tuesdays. She is in-network with and accepting most insurance companies and they will file the insurance claims for you. For your convenience, they offer conscious sedation for patients who are uneasy with dental treatments. Also, for the summer only, they are offering a 25% discount on any treatment over $500. For more information on Downtown Dental or to make an appointment, please call 903-558-1868.
Taste of Dinner Bell, July 31st from 11:30-12:30 @ First United Methodist Church
You are invited to First United Methodist Church for a tasting of over 60 of the delicious recipes that will be included in the Feed My Sheep Cookbook being published this fall by the Dinner Bell cooks. In case you aren’t familiar with the Dinner Bell…The Dinner Bell a program for anyone who needs a hot meal. Every Wednesday, the cooks for the Dinner Bell, prepare a delicious meal for the community…all anyone has to do is show up. In order to keep this fabulous program in Sulphur Springs, the cooks are creating this fabulous cookbook with all of the proceeds going to the Dinner Bell. If you would like to sample the food, please call First UMC at 903-885-2185 or Sharon Hughes at 903-885-3282 to RSVP by July 24th. We will keep you posted on when and where the cookbooks will be available.
Bargains & Treasures Rummage Sale, Saturday, Aug 1st , 8am-4pm for Reilly Springs Community Center
The Reilly Springs Community Center is hosting a bargains and treasures fundraiser rummage sale, Saturday, August 1st from 8-4 @ 109 CR 1439 next to Reilly Springs Cemetery off FM 1567 East. Proceeds will benefit building maintenance and repairs. If you have furniture, working appliances, household goods, toys or other items to donate, please call and someone will pick it up! Contact 903-438-3568 or 903-243-4138 or email [email protected]
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue (HOLLAR) Pet Adoption Day at Petsense, Saturday, August 1.
Debra Balkcom, HOLAR lead volunteer, said the adoption will be inside the building and will only be able to bring a few animals. Please come early and make your selection. Our no-kill animal shelter is full and ‘dogs are the best examples of unconditional love,” said Foster, owner.
Hot August Night, Saturday, August 15th-Civic Center Grounds…Featuring the After & Hawk Nelson
The Way Radio Group and Sulphur Springs Dodge present Hot August Night, Saturday, August 15th at the Civic Center Grounds. The Hopkins County Volunteer Fire Departments, 9th Annual BBQ Cook-Off begins at 1pm. Food Service Begins at 5pm and the Concert featuring The Afters & Hawk Nelson begins at 7pm. You may get your tickets at itickets.com.
4th Annual Jace Jog, Saturday, August 29th, 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, Coleman Park
5K Run Walk begins at 8:00 a.m.; $25.00 Entry Fee. Kids Fun Run at 7:30 a.m.; $5.00 Entry Fee (10 years and under will be held at Coleman Park (Soccer Field Side). Register at Anytime Fitness and online: rctregister.com. Early registration – July 15- August 14. T-shirts guaranteed for 5K early registration.
We would like to welcome the following members to the Chamber of Commerce:
Managed Solutions Group
1203 Jackson St. North
Sulphur Springs, Tx 75482
888-354-6208
Kasey Tomasek
Computer Technology Services
Red River Credit Union
1335 S. Broadway, Ste. 20
Sulphur Springs, Tx 75482
903-735-3164
Ryan Brook
Banks & Mortgage Companies
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
Street Reconstruction Continues as Water Line Project Concludes
A very large city of Sulphur Springs water line project running from Highway 19 to past the Lake Sulphur Springs dam along the Peerless highway requires just successful testing to be completed. City Manager Marc Maxwell said the water line had been a source of problems for several water districts in the area. Now the use of the water line awaits testing results before use. The line has failed testing thus far but Maxwell is confident the 12-inch line will soon be usable. He said the line should last another 100 years.
Now, the city moves to North Davis between Park Street and Glover Street for their next step on the street reconstruction list. Rockdale Road North of I-30 will follow. Bill Bradford Road, South Moore, and others are coming up on the reconstruction list.
Memorial Bench Damage An Accident
An attempt to straighten the legs on the World War I Memorial bench at Celebration Plaza by two 13-year olds failed, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders. Sanders said legs on the bench were wobbly and the lad wanted to straighten the legs. The bench fell over and the boys panicked and ran. Tuesday afternoon, the lad, along with his parents, told Sulphur Springs’ police investigator Monty Tipps the accident was not intentional. Tipps and Sanders said the lad was very sorry about the mishap. No charges will be filed in the matter. Pioneer Memorial will give a bid to the Veteran’s Memorial group regarding cost of repair, according to Tommy Allison, member of the Veteran’s Memorial Committee and Marine Corp League.
2015 August Calendar for the Senior Citizens Center
August Gardening Guidelines
August is here and gardening is far from the minds of most folks. An ice cold lemonade and deep shade to beat the heat is what most gardening calendars call for. However, fall is right around the corner and here are a few tips to get you through the scorching days of August and into the “second spring” of the south – fall. According to K.C. Hansen, former Extension Horticulturist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services in the east Texas area, August is typically one of the driest months of the year in East Texas. Even if does rain, chances are it isn’t enough to supply the needs of your lawn and garden. Use rain gauge to actually measure how much rain you’re receiving. Lawns and shrubs need about an inch of water per week in the summer time. Often the showers may seem like they are dumping a lot of water, but they may be too brief to penetrate the ground more than an inch. Make the best use of water by giving plants a thorough soaking as infrequently as the weather and your soils will allow. Many plants will signal their need for water: turfgrass lies flat after being walked on, and many plants loose their shine and droop a little. Unfortunately, most trees do not readily show drought stress, yet are negatively impacted by prolonged droughts, and the effects can carry over to the next few years. Weakened trees become more susceptible to other stresses and diseases, and may succumb after a series of droughts. When watering lawns during hot weather, do it early in the morning. Otherwise, much of the water will evaporate from the grass before the plants get to use it. To further avoid excess evaporation, use a sprinkler that produces large drops of water instead of a fine mist. Check the thickness of mulch around your shrubs, flowers and newly planted trees. Unmulched soils can reach more than 100 degrees, hot enough to kill roots. Mulched soils can be three to 10 degrees cooler even several inches deep. Besides reducing soil temperature, mulches also conserve water by reducing evaporation, often up to 65 percent. In one test, pine needles gave the greatest reduction in soil evaporation. Of course, mulch reduces weeds which also compete for water. Here are some mulching materials and suggested depth for each: shredded bark (3-4″), wood chips (3-4″), bark chunks (4-6″), chipper debris (3-4″), sawdust, wood shavings (1-3″ – use only aged, weathered material, pine needles (2-3″), lawn clippings (1″ – dry clippings before use), leaves and leaf mold (2-4″), partially decomposed compost (2-4″). Chinch bugs are a major lawn pest of St. Augustine in the summer. If patches in the lawn look dry, like it needs water, and you are certain, after testing the soil, that is getting sufficient water, then suspect Chinch bugs. Be sure your sprinkler is doing a proper job. Low water pressure may result erratic coverage or “hot spots” in the yard that need supplemental water. Check with a shovel and your fingers to determine soil moisture levels.
August is also the month to begin checking for the presence of white grubworms. Not every lawn will need grub worm control. As a matter of fact, probably only a small portion of lawns are bothered by these pests. Lawns which have been heavily damaged in the past by these root-eating, soil-dwelling white grubs are prime targets to be attacked again. White grub damage is characterized by a very loosely rooted turf which can be very easily pulled up. If grubs are suspected, check the soil under affected grass for the small, white grubs. Now through mid-August is the time to apply insecticides to control white grubs if you find them. Be sure to thoroughly water the insecticide into the soil immediately after application. Azalea lace bugs are a major pest of azaleas, and increase rapidly in the summer time. Affected azalea leaves look like they are stipples until they are almost white. A quick look on the underside of leaves will reveal black, varnish-like spots which is a sure sign of azalea lace bugs. Spray with an insecticide, making sure the spray contacts underneath the leaves where the lace bugs are feeding. Use pesticides with caution and only as needed. Follow all label directions and never increase the rate. Do not rinse sprayers or dispose of excess spray in the drain, storm sewer or other place where runoff can contaminate our water system.
VEGETABLES: Starting in mid August plant broccoli plants, Brussel sprouts, cabbage plants, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower plants, Swiss chard, collards, kale, English peas, Irish potatoes, and summer squash. Set out tomato transplants (if you can find them) right away for a fall harvest. Look for an early maturing variety (65 to 75 days). Remember that our average first freeze is mid-November and that tomato maturity slows down as the days get cool and cloudy.
Peppers and tomatoes planted earlier this year will not set fruit during the heat of summer, even though they may still be flowering. If the plants remain healthy, they will set fruit again once temperatures stay below 90 degrees. Sidedress established, healthy plants with fertilizer and keep watered to encourage new growth. An eggplant is ready to harvest when the fruit is fully colored and has achieved the mature size for the variety. Seed should be white, and the tissue firm. If the seeds are brown and hard, or the skin has become dull rather than shiny, the fruit is past eating quality, so harvest the next fruit sooner. Remove old plants that have stopped producing to eliminate shelters for insects and disease organisms.
ODDS AND ENDS
Order your spring-flowering bulbs now. A good guideline to use is ‘biggest is best’ in regard to bulb size. Be careful about so- called “bargain” bulbs as they may be small or of inferior quality.
Potted plants outdoors may need watering daily to prevent wilting. Such frequent watering will leach out nutrients, so be sure to regularly fertilize potted plants with a water-soluble fertilizer.
Finish planting lawns this month to give the new grass opportunity to become established before cold weather stops growth. Wait to fertilize established lawns until September.
A late-summer pruning of rosebushes can be beneficial. Prune out dead canes and any weak, brushy growth. Cut back tall, vigorous bushes to about 30 inches. After pruning, apply fertilizer, and water thoroughly. If a preventive disease-control program has been maintained, your rose bushes should be ready to provide an excellent crop of flowers this October.
It is not too late to set out another planting of many warm-season annuals, such as marigolds, zinnias, and periwinkles. They will require extra attention for the first few weeks, but should provide you with color during late September, October, and November.
Sow seeds of snapdragons, dianthus, pansies, calendulas, and other cool-season flowers in flats, or in well-prepared areas of the garden, for planting outside during mid-to-late fall.
Plant bluebonnet and other spring wildflowers. They must germinate in late summer or early fall, develop good root systems, and be ready to grow in spring when the weather warms. Plant seed in well-prepared soil, one-half inch deep, and water thoroughly. Picking flowers frequently encourages most annuals and perennials to flower even more abundantly. For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
The information given herein is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service personnel is implied.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR 1200B Houston Street Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 903-885-3443
Haystack Youth Choir Returns!
Kevin Woolley, Superintendent for the Saltillo ISD, is also the Director for Haystack Youth Choir. Haystack stands for Hopkins County Area Youth Singing to Anoint Christ the King. Woolley, his Haystack assistant director, four choir members and a manager, were all guests on KSST’s Good Morning Show Wednesday where they discussed a July choir trip to New York City.
This one year old organization recently returned from a Summer Tour and a trip to New York City to sing at 6 different sites in the city. They also did some sight-seeing. Choir will return to rehearsal schedule this fall.
Part of the members came to KSST for the morning show Today, July 29th.
Susan Hefner, Assistant Director
Chasity Morgan, Mt Vernon Graduate
Mason McGill, Saltillo Senior
McKenzie Johnson, Saltillo Graduate
Monica Wartenbee, Saltillo Graduate
Kevin Wooley, Director and Superintendent of Saltillo ISD
Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff Schools Make Big Gains in Taxable Values
Last Thursday the Hopkins County Appraisal District Office sent out certified net taxable values to 15 government entitles with property in the county. The entities use these figures to prepare budgets.
For schools, they got two sets of figures. Voters are expected to increase the homestead exemption in school districts from $15,000 to $25,000 in November. Unless the state steps in, Sulphur Springs ISD will see a 1.19% decrease in taxable value due to the expected increased homestead exemption.
Overall net taxable value was up 4% in Hopkins County. This is almost doubled the projected increase of preliminary values issued months ago.
Despite homestead exemption losses, Saltillo ISD saw values increase 24% due to the Keystone Pipeline according to Chief Appraiser Cathy Singleton. Ms. Singleton said Sulphur Bluff ISD values went up 21% due to the pipeline and the Hageman Reserve Hunting Lodge. Other factors causing increased values were new construction and an in-depth land study in the county according to Ms. Singleton.
Heatstroke Leading Cause of Non-Crash Vehicle Deaths for Children
Hopkins, Franklin, Delta Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) reminds area residents that summer is here and temperatures continue to rise. So far this year, 11 children have died from heatstroke. Texas has been known to lead the states in high number of heatstroke fatalities. In just 10 minutes, your car temp can increase by 19 degrees and continue to rise. A child’s body heats up 3-5 times faster than an adult. It only takes a few minutes before a child becomes dangerously overheated.
Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle related deaths for children. On the average, every 8 days a child dies from heatstroke in vehicles. Never leave a child alone in the car, not even for a minute.
REMEMBER: ACT:
A – Avoid leaving your child in the car for even a minute.
C – Create a reminder that your child is in the car with you by putting something in the back seat next to your child such as a purse or cell phone.
T – Take action, if your child is alone in the car – CALL 911. One call can save a life.
