Our Own Enola Gay’s 20th Anniversary
Local celebrity Enola Gay, a frequent contributor to KSSTRadio.com, is celebrating a 20 year tradition with the Reily Springs Jamboree. The April 18th, 2015 show will feature performers that have been along side Enola over the years…..
County Line School Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
Investigation into Child’s Death Continues
Winnsboro Police continue the investigation into the death of a 16-month old Madison Cannon. Currently, investigators await the autopsy report from medical examiners in Dallas which they had expected to have been given to them last week.
According to a previous conversation with Chris Hill with Winnsboro Police Department, his department is being assisted in the investigation by Child Protective Services, the Wood County District Attorney’s office and DA investigator along with Texas Ranger John Vance in the investigation of the death.
Thursday April 9th, EMS in Winnsboro responded to a call regarding a non-responsive 16-month old. According to Hill, the child was flown by medical helicopter to Children’s’ Hospital in Dallas. Based on the numerous bruises and abrasions on the child, WPD called CPS and an investigation was initiated.
Friday April 14th, WPD investigated doctors and nurses at Children’s Hospital. Saturday the child was ruled brain dead but kept on life support until, with family permission, organs were harvested for other children in need of transplants according to Hill.
“Updated” SSHS Seeking Bully Tweeter
At least one Twitter account has been suspended and officials and law enforcement are narrowing the parameters that will identify the individual or individuals who has or have been bullying students at Sulphur Springs High School and other schools in the area.
“This happens all the time. Anyone with a cellphone and a data plan can say anything they want and hurt others.” Sulphur Springs High School Principal Josh Williams made the preceding statement as he said someone or ones are acting anonymously and inviting others to contact them with information they wish published but are afraid to say themselves. Principal Williams said the SSISD Police Department and District Attorney’s office are partnering to find out who is operating the twitter feeds filled with inappropriate words and unverified comments meant to hurt those named in the feed. He said the local school is being proactive.
Currently students in Sulphur Springs, Yantis, Quitman, and other schools around the area are being vilified on at least one or more Twitter accounts. Williams said it seems the perpetrator has gone through several twitter accounts as they hide behind the anonymity of an @ name. As of Wednesday (April 15), he said another new, inappropriate twitter account appeared that seems to be a copycat of others before it. Williams noted that as soon as the individual is identified, if he or she or they are students at SSHS, proper disciplinary action as required by the school code of conduct would be administered.
Sulphur Springs High School administration has contacted Twitter in attempts to suspend sites that have been identified locally as Twitter accounts that are bullying in nature according to Rusty Harden, SSISD Communication Director. KSST is aware of at least one site that was active but as of noon today (Thursday April 16) is currently suspended. Harden said the high school working with campus police and the District Attorney’s office do have a few leads and are near identifying the individual or individuals who are moderating the site and/or sites. He said that the school and district would follow district policies regarding discipline of the one or more involved in bullying through the use of Twitter.
Williams assured KSST News that no school internet resources were being used by those who are bullying others with these twitter feeds. He stated that with a cellphone and a personal data plan, it is difficult to monitor the activity which is becoming more prevalent each year. He said that if you said students cannot bring their cellphones to school, then the good kids would leave their cellphones at home but not the bully. He also pointed out that parents, who are usually the ones paying for the data should know how their child is using the data.
Williams said it is frustrating that the school is limited in what it can do but he is not fearful that the bully will not be apprehended. Technology gives them the power to do what they are doing but technology also has the capabilities of exposing them as well.
Currently, counselors are working on a program to talk to students regarding their use of social media. The emphasis will focus on the student and their online reputation, the fact that bullying is hurting others, and that students who are being bullied should not hang their self-worth or emotions on what they read on the internet.
Williams said whoever is using twitter to bully students is doing it for attention. This will go away but something else will take its place according to the principal. “The biggest piece of this is not knowing who is doing this.” He said he is not certain the one doing this is a SSHS student. The school is “not putting our heads in sand” and is responding appropriately. “We will have school.”
Chamber Connection April 16, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Congratulations to Mattison Insurance for being the Low Net winners at the Golf Tournament!
Thank you to the 230 golfers that participated in the Chamber Golf Tournament last Friday! It was an absolutely beautiful day at the Sulphur Springs Country Club! Although no one hit a hole in one for the $250,000 from Baucom Insurance, or the Dodge Truck from SS Dodge, or the Kubota from Farm Country OR the $5,000 from The Communications Coaching Group…everyone had a GREAT time trying! We did have several winners on the course…Closest to the Line-Neva Mohesky, Longest Putt-Robert Langhoff, Closest to the Hole 2nd Shot-David Gideon, Longest Drive Men-Michael Diffie, Closest to the Hole 2nd Shot #18-J.K. Underwood. Each of the contest winners were awarded a box of Titleist Pro-V One Golf Balls, except for the Longest Drive Women, which went to Alli Ruthart and she received a $100 gift certificate to Lou Nells!
Team Winners for the 6-Man Scramble:
1st Place Low Net (44.25): Mattison Insurance-Matt Mattison, Chris Mabe, Mark Morton, Pat Rhodes, Zach Burney & Mason Morton. 1st Place Low Gross (53)-CNB/Morris Custom Homes-Brad Morris, Robert Langhoff, Sput McCormick, Tony Bettes, Lance Looney & Don Sapaugh. Both 1st place teams received passes to the Bryon Nelson, compliments of Texas Heritage National Bank, 2nd Place Low Net(45.08)-Fatland Trucking-Blake Burchfield, Terry Harbin, Casey Fatland, Michael Diffie, Chip Gifford, & Tracey Fatland, 2nd Place Low Gross (53) Guaranty Bank & Trust-Brad Thomas, Doyle Potts, Kris Childress, James McMahan, Junior Underwood, C.W. Gregory. Both 2nd Place teams received a dozen Taylormade Rocektballs from the Chamber of Commerce. 3rd Place Low Net (47) Century 21 First Group-Craig English, James Shrode, Adam Brooks, Doug Edwards, Mark Blount & Blake Johnson. They each received a $20 gift card to the SS Country Club, and the 3rd Place Low Gross team with a score of 54 went to Northwestern Mutual-Wes Cooper, Blake Cooper, Ryan Ivey, Brad Ledbetter, Cody Finney & Judson Weaver. They received Golf Balls & Umbrellas from Farmer’s Electric Cooperative!
Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers for making the Golf Tournament a HUGE Success!!!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Granny’s Donuts
Granny’s Donuts & Cookies Too is located at 862 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. They are open 7 days a week from 5am-1pm. The owners Sara & Benny Frondarina and Sara’s brother Kevin moved from California to open the donut shop! They found the location and had Andrew Kuiper of Outback Custom Homes remodel it into a beautiful…looks like brand new…donut shop! I must say, you should really try their bacon, sausage, egg & cheese kolache…Yum!!!
Latson’s Office Solutions Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, April 16th from 4-6pm
Don’t miss the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new location of Latson’s Office Solutions, 1329 Industrial Drive West (Westbound Service Road between League & Hwy 19). The event will take place from 4-6pm with vendor giveaways along with awesome Door Prizes, including 4 Rangers Tickets, $100 Gift Certificate and an Office Chair! Stop by on your way home from work and congratulate Mike and Mallory Horne and their staff on a beautiful new location!!!
Dentistry from the Heart, Friday, April 17th!
April 17th, Sulphur Springs area dentists, oral surgeons, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental office assistants, area businesses and volunteer support are all coming together to bring dental care to those in need, right here in our community. Every year, individual dentists and practices across the country donate their time and resources to host this event! We are very fortunate to have our local dentists do this in Hopkins County. For more information you may visit www.dentistryfromtheheart.org. We will include the details as we receive them!
History by Foot with John Sellers, Saturday, April 18th
Don’t miss the 9th Semi-Annual History By Foot with John Sellers. Join them for a walking tour of downtown Sulphur Springs and discover the history of some of our historical buildings and landmarks and learn what events took place where! The tour will begin by the flagpole in the center of the Celebration Plaza (square). They will stroll down Main Street to Water Oak then down Water Oak to Connally and then back to the square. Highlights include the stockade, the springs and the old Coca Cola Bottling Plant and other historic landmarks on Main and Connally . We will take another look at the stockade from the north side, Williams Hotel and other businesses. The golf cart will be available for those of you who have trouble walking. Join them for a fun and learning experience. Tour is $10 and will begin at 9:00am and 10:45am. Make your reservations at Alliance Bank or City National Bank or call 903-438-4831.
April 18th, Walgreens will host a garage sale with all proceeds benefitting Relay for Life.
Kids’ Safe Saturday-April 18th
This popular event will take place on Saturday, April 18, at Buford Park from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kids’ Safe Saturday will provide exhibits, games, prizes, and food. Exhibits will include sun safety, water safety, stranger danger, and much more! Even though the event is targeted toward families with children ages 12 and under, make plans to bring your entire family!
The Calvary Boys will be at Purley Gates Ranch in Mt. Vernon, Thursday, April 23rd
If you want to hear some great Christian music, then make plans to be at the Purley Gates Ranch in Mt. Vernon, Thursday, April 23rd to hear The Calvary Boys. It will be from 5:30-7:00pm. They will have delicious food and dessert with a cost of only $7. To make your reservations, please call 903-885-2868.
Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Claws for a Cause Crawfish Boil, Saturday, April 25thSulphur Springs Rotary Club presents their 2nd Annual Claws for a Cause Crawfish Boil, downtown Sulphur Springs, Saturday April 25, 2015. Claws for a Cause is a fundraiser with all proceeds staying local. For all-you-can-eat-crawfish & fixin’s, live music and good times, plan on being on Main Street, April 25th! Buy Tickets NOW online. Print or save to your smartphone. http://outhousetickets.com/Venue/Claws_For_A_Cause/.
Midnight Riders hosts the 2nd Annual Illness Rally, May 2nd
The Midnight Riders will host a poker run, balloon toss, darts, slow race, weenie bite, tennis ball pickup, dunking booth, barrel race and more. They will have lots of great food and merchandise vendors, great games and lots of prizes. Entry for the rally is $15 for one person and $25 for two people. This year, the rally will benefit Trina Hill, a 47 year old wife and mother with cervical cancer. She is travelling back and for the Dallas for treatment. While she is undergoing treatment, she is unable to work and they are trying to help cover bills and travel expenses. The event will be held at Highwayman Ink, 1783 Hwy 19S. The rally begins at 10am. For more information, call 903-975-2726.
May 14, 2015 – 6th Music in the Gardens, 6-7p.m. – Join us as we STOP and enjoy God’s peaceful beauty while listening to music and visiting w/friends and family.
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop
The next session will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Extension Office. The workshop is free and engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Topics covered will be marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. Lunch and refreshments will be provided by local businesses. Please call 903-885-3443 to reserve seats.
Are you Divorced or Separated? Divorce Care can Help!!!
Divorce Care is a weekly seminar and support group that will help you heal from the hurt. It’s a warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. You will learn practical information that will help you deal with the challenges of divorce. Best of all, you will gain hope for the future. They meet every Sunday from 9:30-10:30 at First United Methodist Church. For more information, please call Shelia Lunsford at 682-557-2702
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
Mattison Insurance Low Net winners at the Golf Tournament!
Congratulations to Mattison Insurance for being the Low Net winners at the Golf Tournament!
Thank you to the 230 golfers that participated in the Chamber Golf Tournament last Friday! It was an absolutely beautiful day at the Sulphur Springs Country Club! Although no one hit a hole in one for the $250,000 from Baucom Insurance, or the Dodge Truck from SS Dodge, or the Kubota from Farm Country OR the $5,000 from The Communications Coaching Group…everyone had a GREAT time trying! We did have several winners on the course…Closest to the Line-Neva Mohesky, Longest Putt-Robert Langhoff, Closest to the Hole 2nd Shot-David Gideon, Longest Drive Men-Michael Diffie, Closest to the Hole 2nd Shot #18-J.K. Underwood. Each of the contest winners were awarded a box of Titleist Pro-V One Golf Balls, except for the Longest Drive Women, which went to Alli Ruthart and she received a $100 gift certificate to Lou Nells!
Granny’s Donuts Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Thank you to everyone who attended the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Granny’s Donuts
Granny’s Donuts & Cookies Too is located at 862 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. They are open 7 days a week from 5am-1pm. The owners Sara & Benny Frondarina and Sara’s brother Kevin moved from California to open the donut shop! They found the location and had Andrew Kuiper of Outback Custom Homes remodel it into a beautiful…looks like brand new…donut shop! I must say, you should really try their bacon, sausage, egg & cheese kolache…Yum!!!
Wildcats Down Tigers 8-1
The Wildcats’ baseball team broke their two district game losing streak as they downed Mt. Pleasant, 8-1 at Eagle Stadium Wednesday night. Tyler Follis allowed only two hits and one unearned run to get the pitching win. Follis, Kade Hudgins and Ryan Ferguson drove home two runs each. The Wildcats had eight hits. The Wildcats improve to 7-2 in district play. They travel to Greenville Friday night, weather permitting.
Sunrise Farmers Market Returns Saturday
The annual Sunrise Market, described as a traditional farmers market, returns to Celebration Plaza this Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. City of Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Shane Shepard says Sunrise Market will be offering locally grown agriculture products every Saturday through October. Shepard says any local agriculture producers are welcome.
