Extension Hosts Pesticide Private Applicator Class Hosted At Civic Center
Texas A&M University-Commerce Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources Department representatives were also on hand with information as well. The Texas A&M AgriLife-Hopkins County office hosted a 5-CEU pesticide private applicator session on Nov. 3, 2021 at Hopkins County Civic Center.
The utilization of regulated herbicides is regulated and allowed to be used by pesticide private applicators. Private applicators are required to obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain their licenses. Regulated herbicides are designated by the Texas Department of Agriculture. If used as directed or in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, these herbicides require additional restrictions to prevent a hazard to desirable vegetation caused by drift or an uncontrolled application.
Texas A&M University-Commerce Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources Department representatives (below) were also on hand with information as well.
Hopkins County United Way Within $40,000 Of Goal, With 1 Week To Go In 2021-22 Campaign
Hopkins County United Way 2021-22 campaign workers received another $25,158.42 in campaign donations and pledges over the last week, increasing the total collected after the fifth week of the campaign to $110,441.57. That’s leaves a little over $39,500 still to go if HCU to meet the $150,000 campaign goal to benefit 18 local non-profits.
HCUW Campaign Chair Kristy Moseley encourages those who still have donation packets out, to make a final push this week so the 2021-22 campaign can wrap up as scheduled on Nov. 9, with all allocations collected.
Bill Owens contributed another check to HCUW on behalf of Jay Hodge Chevrolet, which contributed $100 to HCUW for every vehicle sold. He reported the dealership had met it’s goal of $10,000 for HCUW.
Daniel Tapia with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs could not be at the Nov. 3, 2021, meeting, but reported an additional $1,084 additional pledges coming from the hospital, and anticipated being at the final meeting on Nov. 9 to present funding pledges and donations from the CHRISTUS associates.
In the past, Hopkins County Bankers Clearinghouse has provided the supplies and hosted a burger fundraiser, where people can donate to receive a meal and fellowship with others downtown. The Bankers Clearinghouse then donates the proceeds to HCUW. The Bankers Clearinghouse – which is a collaboration of Alliance, City National and Guaranty bands – is dissolving and opted this year not to hold the fundraisers. The organization this year, not only gave their usual donation, but also very generously contributed remaining balance in the Bankers Clearinghouse account to HCUW.
HCUW Executive Secretary Susan Berning noted Atmos Energy Manager of Public Affairs Beth Dattomo is not only a campaign worker for Hopkins County, but is also very active and serves as the United Way Board President y is board president of the for Hunt County.
Berning reported HCUW had received a great pledge and donation from the local Ocean Spray plant, which has been selected as the number one plant, not just domestically but, in all of Ocean Spray.
This week’s contributors included several organizations, businesses and individuals who generously gave at the requested goal or above to ensure those 18 agencies, which serve all populations and segments of the community, receive the amount allocated from the 2021-22 campaign. Contributors during Week 5 of the campaign included Jim McLeroy, who contributes not only as a local attorney, but give extra as the city attorney as well; Hopkins County Appraisal; Oliver Ford, Northeast Texas Farmers Co-Op; Farm Country; One Stop Sign Shop; Appraisal Firm of East Texas; County Commissioners Greg Anglin and Mickey Barker, Fire Marshal Andy Endsley, Treasurer Danny Davis and Civic Center staff; District Judge Eddie Northcutt, Juvenile and Adult Probation Offices; Leather and Blades barber shop, a new business; Briley’s Barber shop, under new ownership; Wayne Cooper Construction; Highlander Training Center, contributing about 200 percent of goal; Audley Moore Construction, giving about 150 percent of goal; Miller Grove ISD; Como-Pickton CISD, well exceeded goal; Flip’s Burgerland; Haystacks/Maak; Robinson Bennett Construction; CANHelp Thrift Store, way over the goal; Broadway Veterinary Clinic; Rock Bar, Rocki Hoops; Sulphur Springs Veterinary Clinic; Yard By Yard; Janeen’s Country Cottage; April Showers; Judy Jones 7 Oaks Ranch; Mothers Culture Club; Cumby ISD; Shoe Inn, Fieldhouse Sports; Sulphur Springs Floral; State Farm Julia Wilhite, which includes a generous State Farm Corporate match as well; Financial Solutions; Guaranty Band and Trust, employees and corporate; Tire Town; J-B Weld; and Gregg Price Law Firm.
Berning pointed out that donations from several local industries, businesses and supporters who faithfully provide generous donations to HCUW annually have yet to come in, but are expected next week, including contributions still being tallied from Sulphur Springs ISD employees, Grocery Supply Co., Flowserve, Alliance Bank, City National Bank, and several others.
The campaign members brought pompons and bell to the meeting to cheer and ring, celebrating each donation announced, as every penny contributed gets the campaign closer to meeting this year’s $150,000 goal, which provide funding to agencies that provide essential services for local residents, including abused and neglected children, domestic abuse victims; food, basic essential and medical assistance for those less financially fortunate in the community, as well as enrichment programs for children and the community.
All campaign workers are invited to attend the final HCUW meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, where the campaign officers, board and volunteers hope to be able to cheer in celebration of meeting the 2021-22 campaign goal.
Cash or Check donations may also be mailed from individual contributors to HCUW Campaign Headquarters, at PO Box 735, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483. Donations may also be made online via PayPal or debit/credit card by clicking “Make A Donation” link on the Hopkins County United Way website, https://hcuw.org/, or selecting the Shop Now button on the Hopkins County United Way Facebook page
Questions may be directed to Berning by phone call or text at 903-243-4066.
Thursday Game Day Brings Wildcats Football Finale in Forney Against the Falcons
Normally the Wildcats football team are the marquee game on Friday game day, but due to Forney and North Forney sharing a football stadium and thus having to block schedule games, this week brings the Wildcats football team having their game day on Thursday.
Tonight’s game in Forney versus the Falcons is the regular-season finale for both teams.
Sulphur Springs comes in to tonight’s final game of the 2021 season still looking to get their first win on the season, but have been in every single one of their last four contests.
The Wildcats have had leads throughout almost all of those loses, but various consistency issues have plagued Coach Greg Owens’s squad.
Last week, on senior night at the Prim, Sulphur Springs led a minute in to the fourth quarter, but special teams gaffs put the Wildcats in a hole and they ended up falling to a playoff-bound Forney, 37-28.
They will have a good chance to get their first win on the season when they travel to Forney tonight to take on North Forney.
The Falcons are a rebuilding program. Under first-year head coach Eric Luster the team won their season opener but has not won a game since.
North Forney has been competitive in their last two contests, falling to Corsicana by nine and losing by 10 last Friday in Greenville.
The Falcons will be hosting senior night on this Thursday game day as it is their final game on the regular season, so even though they are in the same boat at Sulphur Springs looking to get their first win in district, North Forney will put up a good fight.
The final game on the fall 2021 season for the Wildcats kicks off tonight at Forney City Bank at 7 P.M.
That game will be broadcasted over the radio on KSST 1230 AM. It will also be live-streamed on to KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.
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.
Doin’ It in Style! 2021 DBA Heritage Car Show Saturday November 6 Downtown Sulphur Springs
Final preparations are being set in place for November 6, 2021 by the members of the Downtown Business Alliance to stage the Heritage Car Show, an annual main event on Celebration Plaza. Much pre-show labor is involved for members in setting up and moving barriers, issuing placement to the vehicles as they arrive, and getting the vehicles parked and situated properly around the Plaza. The Car Show has long been a popular attraction for Sulphur Springs, a major fundraiser for the DBA, and a fun, well-organized go-to contest for car-lovers of this region of Texas. In their invitation to car owners to register for the 2021 event, it was explained that the show is open to vehicles 1987 or older, registration would be open from September 1 to October 16, and that the first 50 entries would receive one Car Show T-shirt and a Dash Plaque. And more than 50 entries are expected for this year’s show! They will fill the Plaza with color, class and style! And, excellent Fall weather is also expected!
Plan to be downtown on Saturday November 6 to view all the beautiful specimens, meet the owners and see who the winners will be. Also, plan to shop, eat and enjoy the sights of beautiful downtown Sulphur Springs, the Veterans Memorial and the Hopkins County Courthouse.
An additional local attraction on Saturday November 6 will be the Vietnam Veterans Parade which will cross the square at 3:35 pm Saturday afternoon. And, an exclusive visit by ‘The Wall That Heals’ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be going on in Sulphur Springs November 4-7, 2021. All 375 feet of the amazing, authentic display will be set up at the Sulphur Springs High School track at 1200 Houston Street, open 24 hours a day and free to all visitors. The unique Sulphur Springs stop is the only Texas site-visit this Fall for the 3/4 size replica. It was created to “Welcome Home America’s Vietnam Veterans”, fifty years after the war, and an accompanying Mobile Education Center is also part of the free tour. Visitors are expected for many Texas cities and from neighboring states to visit “The Wall That Heals” in Sulphur Springs during the weekend of November 4-7, 2021.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Oct. 25-31, 2021
Arrests
- Kris Zavalla, 28 years of age, of Quitman, was arrested on Oct. 26, 2021, on a Tarrant County warrant for theft of a firearm.
- Gary Nichols, 40 years of age, of Kilgore, was arrested on Oct. 27, 2021, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.
- Joshua Dunn, 20 years of age, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on Oct. 31, 2021 driving while intoxicated.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 178 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 32 citations and 58 warnings during this reporting period.
Chamber Connection: Wall That Heals, Car Show, Mabel’s Foundation, Miracles Made On Connally, Turkey Trot
By Butch Burney
The Wall That Heals, the Vietnam Veterans replica memorial, will be in Sulphur Springs Nov. 4-7, at the Sulphur Springs High School track. The three-quarter sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., along with a Mobile Education Center, arrived in Sulphur Springs on Tuesday, escorted by Patriot Guard Riders, law enforcement, and fire department personnel.
This year 2021 has been nationally designated as the year to “Welcome Home America’s Vietnam Veterans,” and The Wall That Heals will help do that.
It will be open 24 hours a day during its time in Sulphur Springs, so make time to visit the memorial and welcome the thousands of visitors who will be in Hopkins County this week!
Facebook: The Wall That Heals, Sulphur Springs, TX
The Sulphur Springs Public Library will host an Items Left Behind display Nov. 8-19, which will feature artifacts left by visitors.
Car Show
The Heritage Square Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, rain or shine. The show, sponsored by the Downtown Business Alliance, will be held downtown for vehicles model 1987 or older. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m.
For more information, email [email protected].
Mabel’s Foundation
Mabel’s Foundation, a Mexican children’s refuge, will have its second Annual Trade School Dinner to support Nuevo Progreso Trade Schools from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Lake Fork Baptist Church in Alba. Lasagna with all the fixings will be served, and an offering will be taken at the door. Carry out or sit down is available.
You can call 605-431-9654 ahead of time.
Miracles Made on Connally Street
Miracles Made on Connally Street is the name of the CASA Christmas Tree Raffle that will be conducted until Dec. 6. The raffle will be held Dec. 8, with all proceeds benefitting the children served by Lake Country CASA.
Tickets are $25 each and each tickets gives you a chance to win one of 12 small decorated Christmas trees.
For more information, call 903-885-1173 or visit CASA at 218 Connally St.
Turkey Trot
Make way for your holiday meals by participating in the 11th Annual Hopkins County Turkey Trot, benefiting Journey Road Ministries and Mothers Culture Club. It will be ran Thanksgiving Day morning, with a 5K and 10K each starting at 8 a.m. There will be a Kids Run Run at 7:30 a.m.
Entry fee for the 5K race is $30 and for the 10K race it’s $40. Register online at GetMeRegistered.com and search “Hopkins County Turkey Trot. Early registration ends Nov. 10.
Business Highlight
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a member of the Chamber each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for Nov. 3, Bell Concrete. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
Ribbon Cuttings
- Masterpiece Ultrasound Boutique will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 468 Shannon Road West. We hope you will join us for the event.
- G5 Cattle Company, located at 3445 Interstate 30 West, will have its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 13. Stop by and get some of their incredible Wagyu beef or have it delivered to your door.
- NexLink hosted a ribbon cutting at noon Wednesday, Oct. 27, at their office at 249 Heritage Court. We hope you will welcome them to our community.
15th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade To Be Held Dec. 3
The 15th annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade presented by Carriage House Manor will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.
The showcase of festively lit parade entries designed to bring Christmas cheer to the viewers of all ages will begin at Buford Park and head east on Connally Street to the square. Then, the Christmas parade will head north on Church Street before turning west on Houston Street and ending at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Lions Club offers special thanks to title sponsor, Carriage House Manor. Additional parade sponsors include Alliance Bank, City National Bank, Farmers Electric Cooperative, Brian Toliver Ford, Farm County, Jay Hodge Chevrolet, Nortex Tractor and Power Sports, Money Law Firm-First American Title, Saputo and Clarion Pointe.
Entry forms for the lighted Christmas Parade can be picked up at any sponsor location or at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The deadline to enter the parade is Tuesday, Nov. 30.
The Sulphur Springs Lions Club meets at noon every Tuesday at The Corner Grub House on Connally Street. Lions Club has had the mission to serve since the club first began in 1917. Individuals join to give their valuable time and effort to improving the community. For more information, or to get involved with the Sulphur Springs Lions Club, visit a club meeting of Sulphur Springs Lions Club on Facebook.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, made a strong commitment to community service and served young people throughout the world. For more information about the Lions Clubs International, please visit www.lionsclubs.org.
Wildcats Middle School Football A and B Teams Complete 8-0 Undefeated Seasons
The Middle School Wildcats A and B teams finished their 2021 football season undefeated, and as district champions.
Both A and B finished their season with 8-0 records.
Congratulations to the middle school football teams, their staff, and most importantly the athletes on the field who made it all possible.
The icing on top for Coach Eddie Flores and his middle school football teams were neither of their games were notable close.
The A team defeated the Marshall Mavericks 26-6, and the B team had an even more impressive shutout of the Mavericks, 44-0.
The dual victories for both teams were enjoyed by the Wildcats faithful even more so considering they were back at home at the Prim.
The middle school football coach said it takes a village, in that this accomplishment could not have been done without the support of the SSISD administration, faculty staff, and most importantly the support from the parents.
Coach Flores said it was awesome to witness the stadiums filled with Wildcat support in every game they played, home and away. He thanks all Sulphur Springs fans for supporting the Wildcats the whole way.
The middle school football coach also would like to thank the Middle School coaching staff, Steve Futch, Travis Willoughby and Cody Taylor, also Varsity OC and DC Matt Young and Kurt McCain with their help and guidance all season.
In addition, Coach Flores lamented that this is Coach Greg Owens’s athletic football program, and they just try to run it to the best of their abilities.
“This group of kids were fun to coach and are highly talented,” the middle school football coach said, and “we as coaches are just lucky to be here at the right time.”
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.
Lady Cats Basketball Fights Hard But Goes Winless Through Scrimmage Play
The Lady Cats basketball team perhaps did not get the start from the get-go that they wanted throughout scrimmage pay, as they went winless in five matches.
The season started for the women’s basketball team led by new head coach Erica Delley last Saturday when Sulphur Springs travelled to Lone Oak for a tri-match between the Lady Cats, Cumby and the host Lone Oak.
Unfortunately for Sulphur Springs they dropped their first two scrimmages of the season in Lone Oak 23-15 and 27-15.
The Lady Cats had the chance to put those first two matches behind them when they hosted a quad-match between Sulphur Springs, Paris, Rains and Tyler High Schools on Tuesday for their first home contests of the season.
The first game had Coach Delley and her squad take on Paris, and the visiting Lady Cats pressed the host Sulphur Springs full-court, which suffocated the team still trying to develop a chemistry.
The Lady Cats pulled it close at the end 21-17 thanks to a late three from Jayla Yarbrough who finished the match with five points. Baylie Large also scored five but the leading scorer in the loss was Addyson Lamb who racked up seven.
After two scrimmages from Tyler-Rains and Paris-Tyler, Sulphur Springs came back on their home court for contest number two.
Coach Delley’s squad had a hard-fought match and was so close to pulling out the victory, but Rains ended up eking out the victory by one against the home Lady Cats 12-11.
Lamb and Edream Jones finished with two points apiece, but Yarbrough lead the way with five points in the loss. Large contributed a point thanks to a free throw.
The loss dropped Sulphur Springs to an 0-5 record in scrimmages, but even without leading scorer from last year Kenzie Willis and a few more injuries for the Lady Cats, the makings are there for a team that can fight.
Next up, Coach Delley and her squad will be back at home for their regular-season opener when they host Prestonwood on Friday.
JV will get the action started at 5:30 P.M. followed with he varsity at 6:45 P.M.
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.
Cooking for the Holidays Made Simpler
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County
From time to time, individuals call my office asking for a copy of one of my past articles. This particular column received lots of feedback, so I’m repeating it for this holiday season. As Thanksgiving and Christmas rapidly approach, many people think about meal preparations for family and friends.
It never fails – you are ready to make your favorite pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but going to the cabinet to pull out the pumpkin pie spice, you realize that you don’t have any. Not to worry! You can make your own. Actually, there are numerous substitutions and “make your own seasoning” recipes.
Clip this column and put in your favorite cookbook for handy reference:
- Apple pie spice (1 teaspoon): ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground all-spice, and a dash of ginger.
- Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon): ½ teaspoon white pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground red pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Fresh snipped herbs (1 tablespoon): ½ to 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- Poultry seasoning (1 teaspoon): ¾ teaspoon dried sage and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Pumpkin pie spice (1 teaspoon): ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
When substituting spices, start with half the amount the recipe calls for (unless directed otherwise) and add to suit your taste.
- Allspice, ground: ground cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves
- Chili powder: dash of bottled pepper sauce plus equal measures of ground oregano and cumin
- Cloves, ground: ground all-spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg
- Cumin, ground: chili powder
- Mustard, dry (1 teaspoon): 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Paprika: cayenne pepper (just a dash…it’s hotter than paprika)
- Cayenne pepper, ground (1/8 teaspoon): 2 to 3 drops bottled hot pepper sauce
If you are missing an ingredient, before making a mad dash to the grocery store, try these emergency substitutions:
- Baking powder (1 teaspoon); ½ teaspoon cream of tartar plus ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Buttermilk (1 cup): 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand 5 minutes before using. Or use 1 cup plain yogurt.
- Tomato sauce (2 cups): ¾ cup tomato paste plus 1 cup water
- Onion, chopped (1/2 cup): 2 tablespoons dried minced onion and ½ teaspoon onion powder
Here are some handy conversions for liquid and dry ingredients.
Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon = ½ fluid ounce
- 1 cup = ½ pint = 8 fluid ounces
- 2 cups = 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces
- 2 pints (4 cups) = 1 quart = 32 fluid ounces
- 4 quarts (16 cups) = 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces
Dry:
- 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
- 4 tablespoons = ¼ cup
- 8 tablespoons – ½ cup
- 12 tablespoons = ¾ cup
- 16 tablespoons = 1 cup
Enjoy this holiday baking season…and bring me some!
Contact Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75483; 903-885-3443; or [email protected]
