Veterans Memorial Engraving
A Father Daughter team is adding names to the POW/MIA list on the Memorial in Sulphur Springs. Don Brewer, owner of Brewer Lettering in Pickton, TX and his daughter-in-law Shona were both busy Thursday Morning. Pioneer Memorials contracted with Don, who’s father was a Vietnam Veteran, to make the additions to the list. Don’s father passed away this previous February. This job was especially important to complete before the Celebrations on the 27th. Pioneer Memorials and Brewer Lettering are well suited for this type of job....
read moreIndependence Celebration! SS Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks Extravaganza!
Saturday June 27th make your way to Celebration Plaza for the Sulphur Springs Independence Day Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks Extravaganza! Concert starts at 8:00 pm and fireworks commence at dark. Make sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs and make yourself comfortable while downtown. Keep in mind that limited concessions will be available. Bring a bottle of water, and take advantage of this great opportunity to spend time with your family and friends. KSST Radio 1230 AM will have a small booth at the event. Please stop by and sign...
read moreCelebration Preparations Postpone Movie
Sulphur Springs’ annual Independence Day Celebrations on the Square pushed ‘Godzilla’ to next week. The preparations on Celebration Plazas will prevent the weekly screening. Do not fret… ‘Godzilla’ will return at his regularly scheduled time on Friday, July 3rd.
read moreMoms Runaway Turkey
Recently my mother made her nightly coop check to be certain all the chickens and turkeys were in their house. The chickens were accounted for, but a hen turkey was missing. We were all ‘encouraged’ to run outside in the dark, to search for the hen. We never found her. Eventually we gave up and went back inside. First thing the next morning all three turkeys were present. Instant relief for mom who knew something might have gotten her. That same day I came home for lunch. Something was missing. You guessed it, that same hen...
read morePlaying in the Band, Playing the Flute
The flute is a wind instrument made from a tube with holes along it that are closed by fingers or keys. It is held vertically or horizontally so that the player’s breath strikes a narrow edge. The modern orchestral form, typically made of metal, is held horizontally and has an elaborate set of keys. The flute is the oldest of all instruments that produce pitched sounds, and was originally made from wood. Good quality modern day flutes are made of silver or gold. A standard flute is a little over 2 feet long. It is often featured...
read moreWhy I Love Marching Band
Marching is more than just walking across a field. Marching while playing an instrument takes concentration and determination. Maintaining a 8-to-5 stride isn’t easy (That’s insider talk for taking eight steps each five yards). When marching there are many things you have to pay attention to. For example making sure you’re an equal distance between two people. Being sure to start with the left foot, and always stay on tempo. Always maintain proper body posture and do not look at the ground and maintain a good focal point...
read moreSulphur Springs Rainy Day Photos 6/17/2015
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read moreMy Incubator Turkeys
Just imagine the life of a baby turkey. How long do they have to be in that little egg? Our flock of turkeys gave us eggs this springs. We decided to incubate them inside to keep skunks from eating them. While incubating turkey eggs you must make sure that the humidity and heat is set just right. The temperature in the incubator needs to be 99 degrees F the humidity set at 50-60%. The incubator we use has water channels in the bottom to help with the humidity. It took some time to figure out how much water to put in. Once the humidity and...
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