Sulphur Springs ISD Board Of Trustees Extending Superintendent's Contract
Sulphur Springs Independent School Board of Trustees held a special meeting Wednesday to conduct their annual evaluation of the superintendent and consider extending Michael Lamb’s contract.
The school board was originally scheduled to conduct the annual evaluation of the superintendent, along with any other personnel matters, Jan. 13 during the executive session at their regular monthly meeting.
The SSISD trustees at the Jan. 13 meeting approved four personnel items:
- Sulphur Springs Middle School math teacher Lynn Haberstroh’s notification early retirement notification;
- Justin Findley as new campus officer at Bowie Primary School;
- Ashley Hall as new English teacher at Sulphur Springs High School; and
- Linzi Phillips switching from instructional aide to campus secretary at Barbara Bush Primary School.
However, the trustees opted at the Jan. 13 meeting to postpone Superintendent Michael Lamb’s evaluation and matters related to his contract until a special meeting on Jan. 29.
On Wednesday, following an executive session, SSISD trustees voted to extend Lamb’s contract for an additional year.
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Lady Cats Soccer Coach is Looking For His Team to Come Out Ready to Play From the Beginning
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo agreed it was a long night in Pleasant Grove for the Lady Cats Tuesday night (January 28). The Lady Hawks took advantage of several Lady Cats’ defensive mistakes to take a 5-2 win. Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats started off poorly and the Lady Hawks went up 1-0 with the game barely 5 minutes old. He said Pleasant Grove was a tough opponent but he said he did not think they were any better than the Lady Cats. Coach Aguayo said he told his team after the game that they have to show up ready to play right from the start. He said he did not feel like the Lady Cats woke up until the last 15 to 20 minutes of the game after they were behind, 4-0. The Lady Cats did rally scoring two goals late. A fifth Pleasant Grove goal sealed the deal for them. The Lady Cats game marked the return from injury by goalkeeper McKenna Gammill. The Lady Cts are expected to have their hands full Friday as they play at Wylie East. The Lady Raiders are 10-0-2 for the season and they are ranked #4 in the region. Coach Aguayo said Wylie East has already defeated Mount Pleasant, Lindale and Royse City from our district.
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Tira News — Jan. 29, 2020
By Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Ray Gardner. He passed away on Tuesday night, January 21, 2020. Please be in prayer for his wife, Tina, and all of his family.
Yvonne Weir reports, “Brenda Allen and Liz Wallace came for a visit on Thursday and Jan Vaughn visited on Sunday.” She is recovering from knee replacement. She adds, “Robert attended the memorial for Garry Crowson on Saturday evening. Garry had been his best friend since grade school and he was the best man in our wedding. He will be missed.” Please remember the Crowson family in your prayers.
Joyce Dodd reports that the Tira Food Pantry could use some canned meats, soups, juices, cereal and canned fruit. She said that they have plenty of vegetables on hand at this time. We always appreciate your donations to the pantry.
Chip and I went to Campbell on Saturday for our great-grandson Rylan Joslin’s Little Dribblers basketball game. They played really well and won their game. Malcolm Joslin and his friend, Melinda, and her children were there, too, along with Rylan’s mother and brothers, Laiken, Brailon and Slaiden Joslin. Landon had to work and couldn’t be there. After the game, Chip and I had lunch in Greenville and did a little shopping.
Grace Vaughn is a new resident of Tira. We moved her into our home on Sunday afternoon. Linda Ellen Vaughn, Chip’s sister, came in from Dallas and helped Chip bring all of her things. Grace had been to church at Posey that morning to hear her grandson, Brian Vaughn, youth minister, preach and to see her great-grandson, Roman Vaughn, be baptized. Lori Vaughn came by for a visit on Sunday afternoon.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
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Lady Cats Basketball Coach Had Hoped for Competitive Game Tuesday Night to Jump Start Playoff Run
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell was very complimentary of Royse City after the #10 ranked and unbeaten in district play Lady Bulldogs took a 54-29 win over the Lady Cats at Royse City Tuesday night (January 28). Coach Tisdell said the Lady Bulldogs really are good. She said there is a reason they are 6-0 in district play. She said they do the little things rights and are consistent. Coach Tisdell said she knew the game would be a tough one but she said she had hoped her team would have played them closer. She hoped it would be a game to build on. Coach Tisdell said Lady Cat junior Nylah Lindley impressed her with her defense Tuesday night. Coach Tisdell said Lindley is a competitor who wants to win. Despite a 1-5 district record, Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats still have a chance at the playoffs if they work as a team. Coach Tisdell said except for Royse City, the rest of the teams in the district are having roller coaster seasons. She said almost all of the teams have lots of young players. The Lady Cats play next at Lindale on Friday.
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Miller Grove Hornets Basketball Team Tops Yantis, 75-26
The Miller Grove Hornets Basketball Team defeated Yantis Tuesday (January 28), 75-26. Kobe Robertson led the Hornets with 13 points. Lexton Sly, Isaiah Billingsley and Matt Brignon had 12 points each. Kagan Scott had 11 points. Tanner Hensley scored 8 points. Riley Hasten added 5 points. Jacon George scored 2 points.
Local Farmer Gets a Surprise: Advises to Be Watchful of Snakes!
Marlon Webb, an organic farmer in the Arbala Community was surprised what Trixie found in the yard, and even more surprised that she immediately knew what to do with the find! The 33-inch copperhead was killed by the pup not far from the house and walking paths the family uses. Webb said “she bit it in the center of it’s body, and surprisingly, she didn’t get bitten. We stretched it out and it was pretty big for a copperhead. Trix has already earned her stripes for a lifetime with this! We had just gotten her during the holidays! So I guess finding stuff is just in her genes.”
Webb went on to say, “Please tell everyone that the snakes are active, and to be careful when working flowerbeds, also watch where you step and where you put your hands!”
Pilot Club Juggles Annual Fundraiser, Hoop Dreams, Nominations for Caregiver of the Year, Members Drive
During February, the busy members of Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs are inviting you to share their newest projects; the Hoop Dreams Basketball League, the selection of a Caregiver of the Year and the annual Fundraiser fun and music event! All the events take place during February 2020. And in addition, they’re currently seeking energetic new members to join them in the mission of Pilot Club International; to influence positive change in communities throughout the world. To do this, we come together in friendship and service, focusing on encouraging brain safety and health and supporting those who care for others. If you are seeking a satisfying outlet for volunteer work and community service, Pilot Club may be just what you’re looking for!
The first game of Hoop Dreams Basketball was held on Monday January in the gym of Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. The 37 youngsters age 5 and up are divided into four teams, and all the players get a chance to be on the court. Members of Lions Club serve as coaches, Teen Court students as Buddies, and the SSHS Cheerleaders as spirit leaders at the games! Everyone is invited to watch the games free of charge and get excited for the players on the teams made up of special needs children and youth.
Save the date for the next Pilot Club project is Saturday February 1 at 6pm inside Wesley UMC
As another way that Pilot Club members help in their community, the Caregiver of the Year Award was designed to recognize and honor the service of an individual who is caring for another person suffering from a brain-related illness or injury. The 2020 Caregiver of the Year will be recognized on Thursday February 13 during the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Civic Center. Nominations for deserving caregivers are still being taken through Friday January 31 by calling Beverly Owens at 903-348-5121 or by email at [email protected]. Reach Pilot Club anytime by mailing to P.O. Box 131, Sulphur Springs Texas 75482. Will you get involved with Pilot Club in 2020?
Quitman Resident Jailed On Hopkins County Warrant
Justin Dale Friddle, 38, of Quitman was arrested at 3:28 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 500 block of South Davis Street on a Wood County warrant for violating bond or protective order two or more times within 12 months, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman noted in arrest reports.
Police were dispatched to the location in reference to a warrant service for Wood County. A records check confirmed the warrant, resulting in being taken into custody, according to arrest reports.
Friddle’s bond was preset as cash-only for $50,000 bond on the felony Wood County charge, according to arrest reports.
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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.
Two Picked Up In Titus County On Hopkins County Warrants
Two people were picked up from Titus County jail, where they were held after being arrested on Hopkins County warrants, according to sheriff’s reports.
Shawnda Jean Bellamy, 38, of Talco was taken into custody at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28, at Titus County jail by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite. She as booked on a warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
A 27-year-old Cookeville man was also taken into custody at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28 by Fite on a Hopkins County driving while intoxicated warrant. He remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning in lieu of $1,000 bond on the charge, according to jail reports.
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.
