“Over the Moon” Theme for Daddy Daughter Dance
“Over the Moon” Theme for Daddy Daughter Dance
Dance Also Features Dad and Daughter Activities
(January 12, 2022, Commerce, Texas) The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum will give dads a chance to be “Over the Moon” about their daughters. The event will be the annual Daddy Daughter Dance on February 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 with the theme of “Over the Moon”. The event will feature a dance; play in the 20,000 sq ft Children’s Museum; interactive activities with dads and daughters; Moon Crafts; and Moon Food.
This year’s dance will welcome Jim Ayres as disc jockey. His familiarity with this role should bring excitement to the dance floor. But what if a dad does not want to dance? There will be other participatory activities for the duo. Dads and daughters can compete in such activities as the Asteroid Throw, Shoot the Moon, and Moon Rock Throw. And there is always the opportunity for the girls to play in the estimated 50 exhibits in the Children’s Museum.
Brenda Estes, food chairperson for the event, said, “I love to prepare food that looks exciting and interesting for the young girls.” This year’s menu will include crescent meat pies, cheese stars, and astroids. And what would the night be without Moon Pies? Thalian Culture Club will again be a sponsor for the food.
With the help of Lonnie Plunkett and Elana Barton, large moons will shine over the event. Moon crafts such as painting moon rocks will provide a memorable souvenir for each girl of this special evening. Another memory of the evening will be possible through photographs by Joe and Emily Shipman. Their expertise captures the moment for years to come.
“‘Over the Moon’ has so many connotations. Dads are over the moon about their daughters; the supporters of the Children’s Museum are over the moon that the museum is celebrating its twentieth year.” said Sharline Freeman, Executive Director. “The “Over the Moon” theme will be carried out throughout 2022 as we celebrate the longevity of the Children’s Museum. However, we hope that dads will take the opportunity of showing their daughters they are “Over the Moon” about them on February 5.”
Discounted tickets are now on sell at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum and can be purchased online or by calling 903-886-6055. Tickets purchased before the day of the event are $35 for a young girl and her escort of a dad, granddad, uncle, or older brother. Each additional girl will be $10. Tickets will be $40 for each couple on the day of the event.
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Late Registration was Held at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Campus
REGISTERING
Miriam Frias, left, and Jazmin Perdomo came to late registration held at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus Wednesday. Financial Aid specialist Katie Barnes is advising and assisting them. The first class day for the spring semester is Tuesday.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Sulphur Springs ISD Cancels School Until Wednesday
Sulphur Springs ISD just before 5 p.m. Thursday announced on the district’s social media pages that school will be closed Friday, Jan. 14-Tuesday, Jan. 18. “Staffing inadequacies caused by COVID-19” were cited for the closure.
According to a news release sent at 5:40 p.m. from the superintendent’s office, “extra-curricular events will continue as scheduled, if feasible.”
School was already slated to be out Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No SSISD classes are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, either. Classes for Sulphur Springs ISD are scheduled to resume as usual on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
According to SSISD Superintendent Michael Lamb, “extra cleaning/disinfecting measures will be taken” while classes are out.
COVID Campus Counts
On Monday, Jan. 10, only 0.51% of SSISD students and staff was reported to have been identified as actively having COVID-19.
The highest the active case count SSISD has had since COVID began in March 2020 has been 1.5%, and there have been times when the campus active COVID percentage has been 0. That was the case Monday for Bowie Primary, Sulphur Springs Elementary, Austin Academic Center and district staff not permanently assigned to a campus where students attend classes, according to the weekly SSISD COIVD-19 Dashboard report posted Jan. 10, 2022.
SSISD on Monday reported 22 active positive student cases and 36 new student cases from the prior week, and 4 active positive staff cases and 14 new cases from a prior week. Since the first day of the 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 18, 2021, SSISD has had 329 cumulative positive COVID cases and 52 cumulative positive staff cases.
Sulphur Springs High School had 12 student active and 16 new student cases from a prior week, and two active staff cases and two from a prior week – the most cases of any campus on Monday, Jan. 10. That gave SSHS a 0.97% active case percentage.
Travis was the next highest with a 0.95% active case percentage: 2 active student and 1 active staff cases, plus 2 new student and 4 new staff cases for a prior week.
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan
The notice comes just 3 evenings after SSISD administrators presented to the school board the updated Sulphur Springs ISD Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan, which districts are required to approve and make available to students, staff and the general public. (The 5-page plan can be found by clicking the blue and gold COVID-19 Information link on the main page of the district website, then selecting the SSISD Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.)
The plan, updated on Jan. 10, is based on the latest Centers for Disease Control, Texas Department of State Health Services and Texas Education Agency guidelines and recommendations regarding COVID-19, including the required actions if a student or staff member tests positive for the virus, is exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus, or exhibits COVID-like symptoms.
Williams said the plan shortens the at-home period for individuals who have had close exposure to a person who tested positive for COVID-19. He said as a rule of thumb, follow the pre-COVID plan regarding illness: if you are really sick, stay home. This gives the sick individual’s body and opportunity to rest and heal, while reducing the risk of spreading the sickness to others. Those experiencing potential COVID symptoms should stay home and contact the campus nurse via telephone to begin the process of determining what, if any, additional steps are needed.
While school districts are not required to conduct COVID-19 investigations, SSISD’s plan is to notify students’ parents if the students has been in close contact with someone determined to have the virus. The district will not conduct contact tracing, however. Public health entities have the authority to conduct contact tracing. SSISD had previously worked closely with the Local Health Authority nurse, who had authority to investigate COVID cases. However, the Local Health Authority nurse earlier in the month submitted her resignation to Hopkins County Emergency Management officials.
Parents may choose, but are not required, to keep their students home if the students are determined to have been in close with an individual who has COVID-19. Parents who do choose to send their students to school are encouraged to closely monitor their children for symptoms for 2 weeks following exposure.
Students who were in close contact with someone who had COVID, per CDC guidelines, may return to school on day 10 after close contact exposure if the student has had no symptoms without a COVID test. Students who receive a negative PCR acute infection test result after exposure can return to school.
According to the return to in-person plan, SSISD returned to classes for face-to-face instruction this year and semester, but the district is prepared if it become necessary to return to remote instruction if necessary, while continuing services addressing students’ academic needs, and student and staff members’ social, emotional, mental health and other needs. That would include health and food services needs if the district had to return to remote instruction, acording to the five page plan.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Upcoming Events at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is starting off this year with three events in February.
If you would feel more comfortable, please wear a mask when you come to the Senior Citizens Center.
There will be a Valentines Day Luncheon Friday, February 11th beginning at 11:00am. Elvis will be there singing Love Songs. Please let Karon Weatherman know if you will be attending so she can reserve you a spot. She needs to plan for Food and Seating. The Senior Citizens Center will be providing a Light Lunch and Dessert. Elvis is ALWAYS a fun show.
Wednesday, February 16th at 11:00am. there will be a Hospice 101 Luncheon Sponsored by Hospice Plus. They will have several different people at the Seniors Citizens Center talking about different subjects. They will be serving a FREE Lunch to everyone who attends. Please let Karon Weatherman know if you are planning to attend so we can plan for Food and Seating.
On Saturday, February 26th at 10:00 AM, the Winter 42 Tournament will be held. Please register by Friday, February 11th. Cost is $10.00 a person. After February 11th it will be $ 25.00 a Team. Karon Weatherman needs to plan for Food, Seating, Name Tags and Score Boards. This Tournament pays money so the more people who play the more money you can win. Hope to have a full house. Karon will be mailing out the Registration Forms and Letters the week of January 13th.
Regular Events are still happening Monday – Friday each week. Come see what you have been missing.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is located in the heart of Sulphur Springs, Texas. The City of Sulphur Springs has provided a place senior adults age 50 and over can go to for fun and fellowship. The Center offers a variety of activities for seniors citizens Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Activity Center can be found at 301 Oak Ave in Sulphur Springs.
Diabetes Education Sessions To Be Held At 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 17, 21, 24 & 28
AgriLife Extension Also Offering Feb. 19 Marriage Education Workshop
By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health Extension Agent, [email protected]
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides great opportunities in the areas of Family & Community Health, Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H & Youth Development, and Community Development. One of the banner programs offered by Extension is diabetes education. Keep reading for more information.
Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
Diabetes is an ever-growing challenge in Hopkins County and across the country. “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” (DWBW) is a research-based, evidence-based five session series covering topics such as: Getting Started – How Food Affects your Blood Glucose; Understanding Carbohydrates; Improving Blood Glucose Control with Physical Activity; Medications; Celebrating Blood Glucose Control and Avoiding Complications. Targeted toward individuals with type 2 diabetes, the series will provide practical, easy-to-understand information on diabetes management. The series does not take the place of a doctor’s visit, but is designed to help clarify information you might have received about the disease.
Experts in the field will contribute to teaching the sessions. Recipes and taste sampling will be provided with each session. Participants will receive a notebook with copies of the power points, handouts, and other supplemental materials. Take note of the details, especially the time as it has changed from 6 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. so as not to conflict with the Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet on Feb. 17. Call the Extension Office if you would like to participate.
- Dates: February 14, 17, 21, 24, and 28 (Mondays and Thursdays)
- Location: Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 West Houston St., Sulphur Springs
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
- Cost: $20 – covers materials, sampling, and door prizes
- Call: 903-885-3443 to sign up. Please give your name, address (or e-mail address), and phone number. A registration form will be sent.
- Family members are welcome to attend as well at no charge. Please call if you have questions.
Twogether in Texas
At the heart of a strong community are strong families. At the heart of strong families are strong marriages. We often see the strong bond between grandparent and grandchild, or between aunts and uncles with their nieces and nephews. Those are special bonds, indeed, but the marriage is the only relationship that begins with a vow.
Twogether in Texas marriage education workshop is not counseling. It is designed to equip couples with the tools to form a stronger relationship. Sign up is now taking place. Details below:
- When: Saturday, February 19
- Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Hopkins County Extension Office, 1200 West Houston St., Sulphur Springs
- Cost: none
- Call: 903-885-3443 to sign up.
Topics include: Marriage Expectations, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Money Management, and Goal Setting. At the conclusion of the workshop, couples will be given a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license at their county clerk’s office. The certificate is good for one year, so even couples who are not planning to wed until later in the year can still reap the benefit of the savings.
Closing Thought
Fairness is not an attitude. It’s a professional skill that must be developed and exercised. – Brit Hume
Contact Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent for Hopkins County at P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; or [email protected]
Loop 301 Traffic Stop Results In Controlled Substance Arrest
An East Loop 301 traffic stop at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 13, 2022, resulted in one controlled substance arrest.
Sulphur Springs Police Officers Silas Whaley and Robble Acosta conducted a traffic stop on a black Chrysler 300. The driver and owner of the car gave the officers permission to search it.
Whaley reported finding a gray bag containing a crystal-like substance believed based on his training to be methamphetamine in the passenger side door. The passenger, identified in arrest reports as Steven Charles Gilreath, allegedly admitted to being the one in possession of the bag of suspected meth. Police took the 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man into custody at 12:26 a.m. Thursday and transported him to jail; the driver was released, Whaley noted in arrest reports.
Gilreath was booked into the county jail at 1:21 a.m. Jan. 13, 2022, for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. He remained in Hopkins County jail later Thursday; bond on the felony charge was set at $20,000, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Marijuana, Liquor, Synthetic Urine Found During Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Douglas Cooper reported finding marijuana, liquor and synthetic urine during an I-30 traffic stop Wednesday morning.
Cooper reported stopping the Alabama truck driver at 11:14 a.m. Jan. 12, 2022, after noticing the air brake lines for the semi trailer were dragging on I-30 west near mile marker 130. The trooper reported smelling a marijuana odor emitting from the cab of the Volvo tractor.
He had the truck relocated to exit 127 as a safety precaution, then conducted a probable cause search of the cab. Cooper reported finding marijuana, synthetic urine and an open bottle of Hennessey. The driver was placed under arrest.
After Cooper completed his roadside investigation, the 43-year-old Alabama truck driver was transported to Hopkins County jail. The Alabama man was booked into jail around 2 p.m. on misdemeanor charges of possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and having a false drug test device (the synthetic urine found in the truck), the trooper noted in arrest reports. The man remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2022, according to jail reports.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Cumby ISD Will Be Closed Friday Due To Illness
Cumby ISD superintendent’s office shortly after noon Thursday announced that a decision has been made to close school Friday, “due to a large percentage of staff and student population being out due to illness.”
Cumby ISD will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. School was already scheduled to be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes are scheduled to resume as usual on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.
During the 2 days that the school will be closed, district facilities will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, the superintendent’s office reported.
That also means the school’s COVID testing facility, which is typically open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the nurses office, will also be closed Jan. 14-17, 2022. Families of students who begin experiencing symptoms of potential COVID can reach out to the school nurse, who can arrange testing. The nurse can be reached at any time at 903-243-7077 for guidance or assistance in scheduling a COVID test, school administrators reported.
This will mark at least the second time the district COVID testing site has closed since school resumed earlier this month. The site was closed for part of the day Jan. 11 due to a staffing shortage. The district was able to reopen the next morning, however.
Jury Panel Cancellation For the 62nd Judicial District Announced
The 62nd Judicial District Jury summons for 9 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the Hopkins County Courthouse has been canceled, according to Hopkins County District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher. Those receiving a jury summons for the 62nd Judicial District Court on Jan. 18, 2022, do not need to report for duty.
Wildcats Baseball Spring 2022 Schedule Firmed Up
Earlier this week Wildcats football head coach and athletic director Greg Owens released the spring 2022 season schedule for baseball.
Coach Jerrod Hammack and his Wildcats begin their spring season on Monday, Feb. 7 at home versus Sherman at 6:30 P.M.
Baseball has three more scrimmages:
- Friday, Feb. 11 vs Terrell — 6 P.M.
- Saturday, Feb. 12 at Bullard — 1 P.M.
- Friday, Feb. 18 vs North Lamar — 6 P.M.
With the exception of an away match on Monday, Feb. 28 at North Lamar, baseball spends the next three weeks locked in to tournament play:
- Feb. 24-26 in the Tyler Legacy tournament
- Mar. 3-5 in the Wylie East tourney
- and Mar. 10-12 in the Royse City tournament
All of the above tournaments take place Thursday through Saturday.
After they wrap up participation in their three tournaments for the spring 2022 season, Coach Hammack and his squad enter district play.
Their district games are as follows:
- Mar. 15 vs Mount Pleasant — 7 P.M.
- Mar. 18 vs Texas High — 7 P.M.
- Mar. 22 at Marshall — 7 P.M.
- Mar. 25 vs Pine Tree — 7 P.M.
- Apr. 1 at Hallsville — 7 P.M.
- Apr. 5 vs Longview — 7 P.M.
- Apr. 8 at Mount Pleasant — 7 P.M.
- Apr. 12 at Texas High — 7 P.M.
- Apr. 14 vs Marshall — 7 P.M.
- Apr. 19 at Pine Tree — 7 P.M.
- *Apr. 26 versus Hallsville — 7 P.M.*
- Apr. 29 at Longview — 7 P.M.
All games in bold are home, and all times listed are varsity teams.
For the full spring 2022 Wildcats baseball season schedule, click here.
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