A Trip to Boles ISD for High School Career Day
Ksst’s Enola Gay was invited to talk about her career in radio for a class of high school students at Boles ISD near Quinlan, Texas. The invitation came from Amy Melton, who is not only a Director for the Greenville Entertainment Series, but teaches Family and Consumer Sciences in the Career and Technical Education Department at Boles ISD. The talk was scheduled on Thursday February 28 during a Lunch and Learn segment in an informal classroom setting. Enola’s presentation on the value of local radio, the community involvement and the personal enjoyment of the career resulted in a lively exchange with the students.
Five students attended the presentation, and that is not unusual at Boles, because among the 530 students in Pre-K through 12th grade, the average class size is ten students. Students have lots of classroom one-on-one instruction from teachers. These five high schoolers are already preparing for the workforce, and are among others who earn credits as well as paychecks in a Career Preparation year-long work\study program. They each have jobs at established businesses in the community and often earn glowing reviews about their responsibility and dedication. Some students put in as many as 40 hours per week on the job!
Cooper Dale, who plans to go to college and pursue a career in Ag Science, works at a farm\ranch near the school. He works daily with horses and cattle, drives tractors, fixes fences and cuts and stores hay.
Jonathan Moore got a job at 360 Tire Group near Caddo Mills, and does vehicle inspections and tire work. He has been accepted at three different colleges, but has chosen SFA in Nacodoches.
Savannah Slatton works at Brookshires Grocery in Quinlan and has been on the job since age 16. She has advanced to head cashier and manges the office during her shift. At times, Savannah gets 46 hours per week on the job while maintaining her classwork.
Breanna Cauley works in the Bakery at Tom Thumb in Rockwall. She serves as cashier and bread baker, and is responsible for keeping the kitchen sparkling clean during her shifts.
Amillia Robinson is employed at the Brookshire’s Grocery Fuel Center in Quinlan, where she has been trained as cashier and courtesy clerk. She also trains new employees at the fuel center. She usually gets from 26-36 hours per week on the job.
Mrs. Melton supervises the students on the job by stopping by on a regular basis to check on them and discuss their progress with employers. Also, she conducts classroom training in conduct and discipline on the job. The Career Development program is quite popular among Boles high schoolers.
Boles ISD was established in 1985 and sprang from what was originally Boles Orphans Home, which opened in 1924 on 436 acres of donated Hunt County land. No longer exclusively a children’s home, today it is an independent school district which serves the public as well as the residents of Boles Home. A TEA Recognized UIL 2-A school district, it is one of the smallest in Texas. There is a waiting list to become a student at Boles.
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Plans Adoption Event Saturday
Hearts of Life will have a puppy adoption event at Petsense Sulphur Springs on Saturday, March 3, 2091 from 10am – 4pm. Pictured on the poster below are the puppies that will be available.
Two Mississippi Men Arrested When Seeking to Retrieve Items at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office
In a unique set of circumstances, two Mississippi men were arrested at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Thursday at 11 a.m.
One of the men was in the front lobby of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office seeking to pick up four items. However, the odor of marijuana emitting from his person alerted deputies to more than just his intended purpose at the office. When a deputy asked Willie B. Williams, Jr, 36, of Sardis Mississippi, about the odor, he said he had smoked marijuana the day before. Williams was not arrested at that time but detained. An jailer alerted deputies and Investigator Wade Sheets that as she walked by the vehicle Williams had driven to the location, Lakendrick Dantrelle Roberts, 32, of Sledge Mississippi, also had a strong odor of marijuana. A probable cause search of the vehicle located THC wax and THC oil in the center console of the vehicle.
Both Williams and Roberts were arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams. Williams was also arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, less than 1-gram. Williams is held on bonds totaling $30,000. Roberts is held on a $25,000 bond.
Man Arrested on Warrants for Burglary of a Building; Had Methamphetamine in His Possession
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators Dennis Findley and Wade Sheets along with County Deputies had been searching for Justin Allen Steele, 31, of Wills Point. who was wanted on two warrants for burglary of a building. A tip to the Sheriff’s office informed deputies that Steele was traveling I-30 between Brashear and Sulphur Springs Thursday morning around 10:30 a.m.
Located at 7-Star Travel Center on Shannon Road, Steele was not in his vehicle but was found near the entry of the center when approached by a deputy. Steele had two outstanding warrants and was placed into custody. While conducting an inventory at the place of arrest, Deputies located 4.8-grams of a crystal like substance believed to be Methamphetamine. Deputies impounded the 2016 Nissan pickup and Steele was transported to Hopkins County Jail.
Steele is in the local jail held without bond for the Burglary of a Building warrants and for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 4-gram but less than 200-grams.
North Hopkins Baseball Team Opens Regular Season With Two Losses at Jourdanton Tourney
The North Hopkins Panthers’ baseball team opened the regular season in a Jourdanton tournament Thursday (February 28) with a pair of losses. In the morning, the Panthers lost to the host school, 7-4. Later, North Hopkins was defeated by Cornerstone, 5-0.
Against Jourdanton, the Panthers were leading 2-1 going into the bottom of the fourth inning when Jourdanton scored 6 runs. The Panthers chipped away with single runs in the fifth and sixth inning but came up short. Kevin Clement took the pitching loss going 5 1/3 third innings allowing 7 runs and 7 hits while striking out 9 and walking 6. Wyatt Wharton got the Panthers off to a good start with an sacrifice fly RBI in the top of the first inning. Clement and Brycen Gillespie also had RBIs. Geoffrey Stewart had 2 hits going 2 for 3 with a double. Clement, Gillespie and Colby Cameron also had base hits. Jourdanton outhit North Hopkins 8 to 5. The Panthers left 8 men on base.
Later North Hopkins was shut out by Cornerstone, 5-0. Caleb Wyatt got the only Panther hit in the game. He singled in the second inning. Cornerstone had 7 hits and they scored 3 runs in the bottom of the third and 2 more in the bottom of the fourth. Victor Rojo got two walks for the Panthers and Colby Cameron and Jesse Rivera also got one base on balls apiece. Geoffrey Stewart got the pitching loss giving up 6 hits and 5 runs, with only 4 earned, over 4 innings. Stewart struck out 3 and walked 2. Easton Lewis worked the final two innings and allowed only a hit and he had a strikeout. The Panthers, 0-2 for the season will continue play in the Jourdanton tournament through Saturday.
Wildcats Win Two at Van Tournament; Play Pine Tree at 3 p.m. Friday
The Wildcats’ baseball team is off to a fine start in 2019 as the Wildcats took a pair of games in a Van tournament Thursday (February 28).
The Wildcats won their rematch with North Lamar, 13-6 late Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats also downed North Lamar at Wildcat Park Monday night, 10-4. Playing back to back games, the Wildcats shut out Athens, 6-0 Thursday night. The Wildcats improved their season record to 6-1. They have won five straight games.
Friday the Wildcats play former district foe Pine Tree at 3 p.m in the Van tournament.
Lady Cat Softball Lost First Two Games at Wylie Tourney; Play Two Friday
It was a tough day for the Lady Cats’ softball team as they lost their first two games of the season in a Wylie tournament Thursday afternoon (February 28).
In their first game of the day, the Lady Cats lost in heartbreaking fashion to The Colony, 3-2. The Lady Cats entered the bottom of the fifth leading 2-1 with The Colony batting. An error allowed the tying and winning runs to score. The Lady Cats managed only 4 hits off The Colony pitching. The Lady Cats had scored two runs in the top of the fifth to take a 2-1 lead. Kelsey Wallace and Brinklee Driver had the Lady Cats’ RBIs. Kate Womack got 2 hits in 2 bats and scored a run. Wallace and Maddie Millsap also got a hit apiece. Millsap scored a run. Lady Cats pitcher Bailey Haggerty took the hard luck loss pitching 5 innings allowing 4 hits and three runs with only 1 run earned. Haggerty struck out 5 and walked 2.
In their second of back to back games Thursday, the Lady Cats were shut out by Rockwall, 3-0. The Lady Yellowjackets only outhit the Lady Cats 6 to 5. The Lady Cats had the games only error. Five Lady Cats got singles: Wallace, Alli Fite, Driver, Sierra Smith and Womack. Sadie Stroud drew a walk. Addison Caddell got the pitching loss allowing 6 hits and 3 runs over 7 innings of pitching. Caddell struck out 3 and walked 3. The Lady Cats are now 10-2 for the season.
Friday at Wylie High School, the Lady Cats will play Sachse at 1 p.m. and Mesquite Horn at 5 p.m. in the Wylie Tournament.
Wildcats, Lady Cats Win Sulphur Springs Track Meet
T he Wildcats, Wildcats JV and the Lady Cats’ track teams all came out on top at the Sulphur Springs Track Meet held on a chilly Thursday evening (February 28).
Lady Cats first place winners included Sydney Washburn in the 3200-meters and 1600-meters, Aliyah Abron in the long jump and the 400-meter race, Abbi Beggs in the discus, Abbi Baier in the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles and SaDavia Porter in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.
Wildcats first place winners included Damiyon Dugan in the long jump, Landon Thornton in the 3200-meter run, Landry Tyson in the high jump, the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles, Nabian Ramirez in the 800-meter run, Christian Palomino in the 1600-meter run and the Wildcats 4 X 400-meter relay team.
Also attending the meet were Brownsboro, Commerce, Lindale, Mount Pleasant and Paris.
Tira News March 1, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
I appreciate Mick Petty letting me know about the burial of Zelma Hargrave
McCullough. Her memorial service was held on February 21, 2019, under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. Please be in prayer for her family.
Mick, also, informed me that a huge cedar tree blew down in the old section of the Tira Cemetery. It will be removed when the ground is not so wet.
Joyce Dodd reports that the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 5th . She adds, “Anyone who is interested is very welcome.”
Martha Payton enjoyed a long visit with her daughter, Regina. While she was here, Martha reports that they took care of several chores that needed attention, visited with neighbors, and had a “lot of conversation.” She shared, “We attended church at the Tira Methodist Church,
heard a good message from our pastor, Clyde Bostick, and enjoyed the fellowship with everyone. Also, enjoyed our lunches out and did some shopping.” Regina returned to Victoria on Tuesday morning “after a nice visit.”
On Saturday, February 23 rd , Chip and the Sulphur Springs Middle School Destination Imagination (DI) team, that he helps coach, went to Mesquite for the regional competition. They ended up just a few points behind first place in their category and later got the exciting news that they earned a wild card spot at the next level, along with the Sulphur Springs first place teams! The state competition will be in Corpus Christi in March. Chip and I are, also, excited about the North Hopkins DI teams, who competed at the regional meet for the first time this year and had good results. One of the NH teams learned that they will get to advance to the state competition
in a wild card position, too!
Yvonne Weir, Brenda Allen, and I met at Chili’s on Friday for a late birthday lunch for Brenda. We had a nice visit.
Chip had a birthday on Friday, February 22nd . His celebration started on Wednesday, February 20th , with friends from church. We met Shirley Charles, Keith and Frances Klein, and Phil and Carla Kenley for dinner and cake at Juan Pablo’s. We kept our great-grandsons, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin, for a few hours on Friday evening, and then Chip’s mother and sister, Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn, joined us for his birthday lunch on Sunday. Kenden stopped by to eat, too. Tiffany was in McKinney visiting her friend, Stephanie, and Jaidyn was with Malcolm. On Sunday night, after attending the Rehoboth Baptist Association Evangelism Rally at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Tiffany, Jaidyn, Kenden and his girlfriend,
Whitney, went out to eat with us.
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 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected]
