History of Ashcroft Homes on Oak Avenue Subject of Retired School Personnel Program
John Sellers, local historian, will present a history of the three Ashcroft homes on Oak Avenue when the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel meets Tuesday, December 11 at 10:00 am at The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, 516 Oak Ave., Sulphur Springs.
“The Oaks” is our current location for monthly meetings. We’ll learn the history of this home, which was built for a member of the Ashcroft family
Those present have been invited across the street from The Oaks to tour the first floor of the “Roper & White” law firm, which was formerly an Ashcroft home.
Those present will discover the history of this home, which originally belonged to Charles F. Ashcroft.
Marilyn Powers, a member of the Hopkins-Rains County Retired School Personnel organization said guests are welcome attend this interesting program.
Three Arrested For Debit-Credit Card Abuse
December 10, 2018 – Two females and one male, who gave their address as Mexico, were arrested at Red River Credit Union after Sulphur Springs Police responded to a call regarding suspicious activity. Police found multiple gift cards from which the individuals were taking money and a large sum of cash along with receipts from Red River Credit Union.
The gift cards were found following consent to search the vehicle in which the trio was traveling. The three were attempting to leave Red River Credit, located on Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. The vehicle had fictitious registration and license plate.
Arrested were:
Edimaira Burgos-Morales, 26
Yexsy Carolina Mullor-Agudelo, 33
Yosender Antonio Maldonado-Rojas, 38
All three are in Hopkins County Jail. Each is charged with Debit or Credit Card Abuse. Each is held on a $50,000 bond.
Winnsboro Police Department Report December 03-09, 2018
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, responded to 87 calls for service, issued 16 citations, and wrote 26 warnings during the December 3-9, 2018 report period. There were no accidents to report.
Kenneth Cushion, 41, of Winnsboro, was arrested December 3rd for possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone.
Dennis Granlund, 59, of Winnsboro, was arrested December 4th for public intoxication.
Tracy Meadows, 40, of Winnsboro, was arrested December 6th for DWLI with previous convictions.
Dinner Bell Menu For December 12, 2018
Dinner Bell December 12, 2018
Community Partner:
Southwest Solutions
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Administration Personnel will be the Servers
Menu:
Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Carrots
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Assorted Cookies
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). We hope to see you as we prepare a wholesome meal for you.
Winter Events at the Senior Center
December and January Calendars with ICON sheet Several Flyers of Special Events. Have a Safe and Wonderful Christmas.
I just wanted to let you guys know what is coming up this month and some in January Note some of the regular events have been changed around because of Christmas and New Years.
BINGO Every Wednesday and Friday at 9:30
Fit and Strong Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30
42 Game Every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 and also the First Saturday of Each month at 1:00 PM
BRIDGE CLUB – 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12:30 1st and 3rd Thursday at 12:30
Community Classroom – 1st Friday of Each Month at 10:45
Shawls of Love 4th Monday of Each Month at 10:00 AM (December will be 3rd Monday)
Wreaths with Rock Creek 3rd Monday of Each Month at 1:30 PM
Free Legal Advise for Veterans by Tommy Allison Every Monday 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
LCR Game 2nd Thursday of Each Month at 10:30
Monthly Birthday Party 4th Friday at 11:00 (December will be 2nd Friday)
BUNCO 4th Thursday at 1:00 (December will be Tuesday, December 18th at 1:00)
ACTS of Love – First Monday of Every Month at 11:00 Painting Class – Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM
Meal A Day Lunch – Monday – Friday 10:30 – 11:30 Cost $ 2.00
DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS
Abilities Success for Deaf and Hard Hearing Thursday, December 13th 1:00 PM
Christmas Party – Friday, December 21st at 11:00 No Activities (except for Meal A Day) the week of December 24th – December 28th
JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS
Law School Lunch with Ross and Shoalmire – Monday, January 14th at 12:00
Winter 42 Tournament – Saturday, January 19th at 10:00 AM
OPERATION VICTOR ECHO TANGO SUPPORT GROUP – Saturday, January 26th 10:00 AM
Saltillo Lions Place Third in Freeman Parish Tourney
The Saltillo Lions won their last game in this year’s Freeman Parish Tournament Saturday (December 8) to take third place defeating Roxton, 60-37.
The Lions outscored Roxton in each quarter leading 12-2 after one quarter, 29-12 at the half and 43-25 after three quarters. The Lions outscored Roxton, 17-12 in the fourth quarter.
Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 27 points. Matthew Gurley added 16 points. Ben Moore had 7 points. Levi Hoover scored 4 points. Andrew Redburn and Stephen Marroquin scored 3 points each. The Lions had a good night at the free throw line making 13 of 18 free throws.
In a late tournament game Friday, the Lions lost their only game in the tournament as Prairiland eked out a 55-53 win over the Lions. The Lions are now 9-5 for the season.
The Lions play next at Bland Tuesday night.
Lady Cats Place Third at Edgewood Tournament
The Lady Cats’ basketball team took third place in an Edgewood tournament by defeating North Forney, 40-33 Saturday afternoon (December 8). The Lady Falcons actually led after one quarter, 13-11 and at the half, 19-16. The Lady Cats used a big third quarter to take control of the game.
The Lady Cats outscored North Forney, 16-4 in the third period to go up 32-23. The Lady Falcons made several runs at the Lady Cats in the fourth quarter and outscored them 10-8 but it wasn’t enough.
Sadavia Porter and Danielle Godbolt led the Lady Cats with 13 points apiece. Godbolt had a three-point basket. Nylah Lindley scored 8 points. Autumn Tanton had 4 points and Te’Arria Rose had 2 points.
The Lady Cats ended up with 3 wins and 2 losses in the tournament. Their season record is now 11-3. The Lady Cats play Idabel, Oklahoma Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. in Wildcats Gym.
Wildcats Lost to Lake Highlands in 3rd Place Game at Forney Tournament
The Wildcats’ basketball team lost to Lake Highlands, 55-53 Saturday (December 8) at Forney in the third place game in the Gold Bracket at the Forney ISD Winter Classic. A big moment in the game occurred when a referee’s call went against the Wildcats in the last few seconds.
With the Wildcats trailing 53-51, Wildcat Sadaidriene Day Day Hall went up strong toward the basket and was called for a charge with just 8.8 seconds left in the game. The Wildcats were then forced to foul and Lake Highlands made both free throws to go up 55-51. Keaston Willis made a basket right before the final horn to reduce the final deficit from 4 points to 2.
Willis, who was named to the all-tournament team, ended up with 21 points including 2 three-point baskets against Lake Highlands. Hall had 15 points. Jeremiah Roland scored 5 points and he made a three-pointer. Cameron Kahn had 4 points. Xavier Cork and Duece Berry scored 3 points each. Berry’s points came from a three-point basket. Boo Wilkerson scored 2 points.
The Wildcats led after one quarter, 15-11. Their halftime lead was whittled down to two points as they lead 25-23. The Wildcats built the lead back up to 4 after three quarters as the Wildcats led 46-42. Lake Highlands outscored the Wildcats 13-7 in the fourth quarter. On a couple of occasions during the game, the Wildcats led by as many as 9 points. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said it was just a night where the ball didn’t go in the hole. He said the Wildcats did a great job on defense and played well enough to win but just could not score the ball.
The Wildcats are now 10-4 for the season. Next they take on the #1 ranked team in Class 6A, Denton Guyer, on the road Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
SSISD Board Agenda for Monday, December 10, 2018
AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 201811:30 AM.
CALL TO ORDER: Invocation
II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meetinghad been duly called and that the notice of the meeting had been posted inaccordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,Chapter 551.
B. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees conducted on Monday, November 12, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building.
III. PUBLIC FORUM:Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of a meeting per policy BED(LOCAL).
A. Public Hearing on the Application of Solemio, LLC (Comptroller ApplicationNo. 1283) for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code.
B. The Board will hear public comment relative to the Application of Solemio, LLC (Comptroller Application No. 1283) for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the TEXAS TAX CODE.
C. Public Hearing on the designation of “Solemio Reinvestment Zone” under Section 312.005 of the TEXAS TAX CODE, relative to the Application of Solemio, LLC (Comptroller Application No. 1283) for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the TEXAS TAX CODE.
D. The Board will hear public comment on the designation of “Solemio Reinvestment Zone” under Section 312.005 of the TEXAS TAX CODE,relative to the Application of Solemio, LLC (Comptroller Application No.1283) for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the TEXAS
TAX CODE.IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Report on Educational Performance of Bilingual/ESL Program for 2017-2018school year.
B. Head Start items provided under separate cover for school board’s information purposes only:- Director’s Report for November- Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Achievement
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:These items are considered to be routine by the board and will be enacted under one motion, unless a member of the board requests that an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A. Consider approval of Tax Credits and Supplements for November 2018.
B. Consider approval of Delinquent Tax Collections for November 2018.
C. Consider approval of Financial Statements and Bills Payable for November 2018.
D. Consider approval of Quarterly Investment Report for the three months ended November 30, 2018.
E. Consider approval of Comprehensive Annual Report on Investment Activity for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, and annual review of investment policy and strategy.
VI. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider approval of the district’s Annual Financial and Compliance Report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, by Rutherford, Taylor andCompany, P.C.
B. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 7-18 electing a representative to serve on the Hopkins County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2020.
C. Review and acknowledge Conflict of Interest Policies and Disclosure Requirements in consideration of the Application and Agreement of Solemio ,LLC (Comptroller Application No. 1283) for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes,pursuant to Chapter 313 of the TEXAS TAX CODE.
D. Consider and Approve the Board of Trustees of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District “RESOLUTION (8-18) DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA AS A REINVESTMENT ZONE IN CONNECTION WITH AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 313 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE,” pursuant to Section 312.0025 of the TEXASTAX CODE.
E. Consider and Approve Findings of Fact under the Texas Economic Development Act related to the Application of Solemio, LLC (Comptroller Application No. 1283) for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the TEXAS TAX CODE.
F. Consider and Approve the Application and Agreement of Solemio, LLC (Comptroller Application No. 1283) for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the TEXAS TAX CODE.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive Session will be held for the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section (.071), (.072), (.074), (.087).A. Consult with legal counsel, as necessary, to address commercial or financial information that the District received from Solemio, LLC with which the District is conducting economic development negotiations.
B. Consult with legal counsel, as necessary, to address legal concerns, implications, and answer any legal questions regarding the posted agenda items.
C. Discuss and consider personnel to be employed, personnel to be reassigned,acknowledge and accept resignations of personnel, other personnel matters.
D. Discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
VIII. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEM(S) COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Saltillo Lady Lions Defeat Union Grove; Lions Campbell
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball 47, Union Grove 39
The Saltillo Lady Lions, playing at home, pinned the first loss of the season on the #15 ranked team in Class 2A as the Lady Lions defeated Union Grove, 47-39 Friday (December 7). The Lady Lions had a slim 18-17 lead after the first quarter. Union Grove surged into the lead at the half, 25-23. Saltillo used a big third quarter to go back up 37-31. The Lady Lions also outscored Union Grove 10-8 in the fourth quarter. The Lady Lions had four players in double figures in scoring. Maddy Smith had 13 points, Chandler Bain and Jocelyn Ochoa scored 11 points each. Anna Reeder had 10 points. Kristina Wade scored 2 points. The Lady Lions improved their season record to 9-8. The Lady Lions play Bland next Tuesday.
Saltillo Lions Basketball 56 Campbell 32
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team won their second game in the Freeman Parish Tournament in North Hopkins on Friday (December 7). The Lions defeated Campbell, 56-32. The difference in the game occurred in the third quarter as the Lions outscored Campbell, 30-4. Campbell led after one quarter 8-6 and at the half, 18-16. After the Lions’ big third period, Saltillo went up 46-22. Both teams scored 10 fourth quarter points. For the Lions, Chris Boekhorst had a team high 25 points. Ben Moore had 14 points. Matthew Gurley scored 12 points. Stephen Marroquin and Levi Hoover had 3 points apiece. The Lions improved their season record to 8-4.
