CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Sulphur Springs Chooses Different Route for Student-Doctor Residence Program
The residence program for doctors at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs is ongoing, but its current setup will be ended once the two current students finish their residencies at the end of December. However, medical residents will still see and serve patients in Sulphur Springs, according to information received from CHRISTUS Health. The residence program was established by Hopkins County Memorial Hospital prior to the sale of 51% of the hospital to CHRISTUS.
Currently there are two residents in the program but the three year commitment that had been made to the students will not continue after December of this year. The change created changes in plans for the students. KSST News has spoken to one student, who had completed his first year of residency in Tyler, was house-hunting in Sulphur Springs for the two years of his residency and had hopes of continuing on locally after completing the program. However, his search for a house ended when notified that the program would not continue. The current configuration of the program was call unsustainable by CHRISTUS. However, a residence program will be available, according to CHRISTUS officials.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs will now work in tandem with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System and UT Health Northeast to continue the rotation of medical school residents at the facility here, according to Paul Harvey, President and Chief Executive Officer of the local hospital. He states the hospital will continue participating in family residencies requiring rural health experience. With the resources now at the disposal of the local hospital through CHRISTUS Health, the capability to recruit providers from all over the nation and providing patient access to specialists and providers within the network has expanded beyond what had been available.
Harvey said, “One of the core values of CHRISTUS Health is stewardship, and after thorough review, we determined that the program was not effectively able to achieve its intended goals. However, those goals – providing improved access to care, bringing new providers to the area – remain just as crucial.”
Harvey noted that in the past year alone, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System has added dozens of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants for hospitals and clinics all across the region. He stated CHRISTUS has been actively recruiting specialists and primary care providers for Sulphur Springs, and hope to make some announcements in that area very soon.
Harvey said, “By revamping the residency program and leveraging our new resources we will improve patient access and build the primary care base here in Sulphur Springs. There are many health care needs in this area, and we will keep working to ensure that we are meeting those needs in a way that serves the best interest of our patients, that supports the community that has supported us, and that and aligns with our core values and our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.”
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 30-September 5, 2017
August 30th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 8:23 a.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on CR 3495 near Hawkins. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3802 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:16 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 11:42 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 3104 near Quitman.
At 1:48 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4919 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 2:20 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 3:06 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4760 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 3:12 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on CR 2298 near Mineola. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 3:22 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on HWY 37 near Winnsboro. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a bench from the reporting party’s property.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 3:57 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief on FM 312 near Winnsboro. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s fence.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 6:16 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Hwy 154 near Yantis, at approximately 7:00 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 7:35 p.m., in reference to debit/credit card abuse on HWY 80 near Mineola. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 8:13 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 3130 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1556 near Alba, at approximately 11:17 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and everything was OK.
August 31st
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2435 near Mineola, at approximately 2:09 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Craig Garrett, 42, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence and Interference with Emergency Request for Assistance.
Deputies were dispatched to Quitman Emergency Room, at approximately 3:10 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 72, passed away. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service on Main St. near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:29 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
At 1:14 p.m., donkeys were reported out on HWY 778 near Quitman.
At 1:24 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4760 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 4:05 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 7:57 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2260/CR 2232 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3824 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:15 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
At 8:37 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:41 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies searched the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a reckless driving call on CR 2332 near Mineola; at approximately 9:55 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and a citation was issued.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1970 near Yantis, at approximately 10:38 p.m., in reference to burglary of a building. Actors, or actors unknown, removed metal siding from the exterior portion of the reporting party’s building. This case is active.
At 11:09 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1416 near Quitman.
September 1st
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4116 near Quitman, at approximately 1:44 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the activity and everything was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2754 near Mineola, at approximately 10:48 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:32 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:32 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 2460 near Mineola; at approximately 3:23 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to McWhorter St. near Mineola; at approximately 3:48 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to Pegues St. near Mineola; at approximately 4:06 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
At 6:10 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869/CR 1360.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1600 near Alba, at approximately 9:45 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the activity and everything was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 11:50 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Danny McCormack, 44, of Alba, was arrested for Assault by Contact.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 11:57 p.m. Deputies located and confiscated narcotics from the vehicle. Jerome Stevenson, 22, of Big Sandy, was arrested for Manufacturing and Delivering a Controlled Substance.
September 2nd
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:45 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
At 8:11 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
At 9:28 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1900 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 10:20 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 12:44 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1880 near Yantis.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on FM 2088 near Quitman; at approximately 5:57 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Quitman; at approximately 8:22 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 10:21 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Main St. near Yantis, at approximately 10:49 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1799 near Mineola, at approximately 11:14 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 11:45 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the activity and everything was cleared.
At 11:58 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1416 near Quitman.
September 3rd
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 2263 near Mineola; at approximately 8:24 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to Blair St. near Mineola; at approximately 9:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Oak Shadow Cove near Hawkins, at approximately 1:48 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 778 near Quitman; at approximately 6:19 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook, at approximately 6:33 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
At 8:14 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
At 8:26 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4608 near Winnsboro.
September 4th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1410 near Quitman, at approximately 12:09 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. David Martinez, 26, of Quitman, was arrested for Resisting Arrest Search or Transport.
At 4:39 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 69 near Mineola; at approximately 8:34 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4470 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:47 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. A known actor took the vehicle from the reporting party’s property without consent. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4660 near Winnsboro; at approximately 4:33 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4192 near Quitman, at approximately 5:30 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 6:16 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to Holly Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Shane Ambort, 44, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:53 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1807 near Yantis, at approximately 10:55 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 near Mineola, at approximately 11:35 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
September 5th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 4:23 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 7:33 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a pressure washer trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 8:58 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1900 near Yantis.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:52 a.m., in reference to a burglary that occurred on CR 4631 near Winnsboro. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a purse out of the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:38 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:13 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 5:57 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2122 near Quitman, at approximately 6:53 p.m., in reference to a theft. A known actor stole an air compressor out of the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3580 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:26 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1975 near Yantis, at approximately 7:30 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:34 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4196 near Quitman; at approximately 9:53 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1326 near Quitman, at approximately 10:19 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Between the dates of August 30th and September 5th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included several Police Departments.
Total Jail Count – 146 prisoners – 116 males and 30 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Neighbor Arrested for Burglary
An investigation of a burglary of a habitation on County Road 3509 led officers to make contact with a nearby neighbor. Exterior photos showed Billy Frank Harville, 41, entering through the back door of the habitation. Photographs also captured Harville inside the residence.
Harville admitted to entering the residence and removing several food items without consent. Harville is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Burglary of a Habitation, a Felony 2, and is being held on a $15,000 bond.
Juvenile Passenger in Vehicle Strikes Bicyclist; Driver Arrested for DWI
When the juvenile passenger of a 2017 Dodge Ram struck a bicyclist with his hand as the vehicle passed near the corner of Gilmer Street and Whitworth Street, a DPS trooper who viewed the incident made a traffic stop. The driver, Christopher Arlen Ray, 34, of Sulphur Springs showed signs of intoxication.
A field sobriety test was conducted. Ray was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated-Child Passenger Under 15-years of age, a State Jail Felony.
Dinner Bell Menu For September 13, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
September 13, 2017
Alliance Bank
this week’s Community Partner.
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Seasoned Wild and Long Grain Rice
Bacon and Onion Infused Italian Cut Green Beans
Fresh Garden Salsd
Yeast Rolls and Butter
Mississippi Apple Walnut Cake with Cinnamon Cream
Chocolate Sugar Free Pudding
Local “The Voice” Star Hannah Kirby Performed at Saturday Night Market
By Savannah Owens
Cheers echoed around the square as Hannah Kirby performed at the Saturday night marktet. Approximately 300 people had shown up and the number continued to grow throughout the night. Families were dancing, playing catch and having a great time. 
Kirby performed classic songs such as “Heard it though the Grapevine”, “The Chains” by Fleetwood Mac, “I won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and “Chain of Fools” By Aretha Franklin. The crowd was loving every song, and clapped and cheered after every one. Kirby’s songs have a strong beat that is unique to her performances and the way she can belt out some of the high notes it’s no wonder she was a contestant on the voice! She was an amazing performer! From her style of singing she is almost like a young Aretha Franklin! Kirby had a booth up and sold merchandise such as T-shirts and CDS. To Follow Kirby’s music find her on facebook or visit her website.
Vendors sold tacos, burritos, quesadillas, iced coffee, lemonade, and canned produce. Merchants had booths up selling paintings, T-shirts, wooden pens, knitted hats and gloves, bracelets, and many other specialty items. The Saturday nights on the square are becoming an event you don’t want to miss! Click here to see what groups are performing next!
SSISD Board Agenda for September 11, 2017
AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Invocation
Pledges to American & Texas Flag – Douglas students
II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting
had been duly called and that the notice of the meeting had been posted in
accordance 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, August 14, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. and the special
meeting/budget adoption of the Board of Trustees conducted on Friday,
August 25, 2017, at 11:30 p.m., both held 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).
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Campus highlight – Douglas Intermediate–Fifth Grade Students, with the assistance of Shelley Burton, will use iPads to showcase great things at Douglas Intermediate School through the use of the app Flipgrid. Flipgrid is the leading video discussion platform used in grades Pre-K through college. Teachers ask questions and students respond with short video clips providing 100% student engagement. Students build community, define and share voices, and show respect for classmates by using Flipgrid. Teachers can utilize the app for formative assessments, exit tickets, project based learning and much more. 11
B. Report on Security Audit. (Exhibit sent under separate cover) [Rusty Harden]
C. Report on accountability ratings. [Michael Lamb]
V. 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 August 2017.
B. Consider approval of Delinquent Tax Collections for August 2017.
C. Consider approval of Financial Statements and Bills Payable for August 2017.
D. Consider approval of Quarterly Investment Report for the three months ended
August 31, 2017.
E. Consider approval of Organizational Flow Charts for the SSISD Head Start
Program and the Early Childhood Learning Center.
F. Consider approval of Head Start Mission Statement & Statement of
Philosophy.
G. Consider approval of Head Start Personnel Policy Summary. (Exhibit V-G) 45
VI. 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 (.072), (.074).
A. Discuss and consider personnel to be employed, personnel to be reassigned,
acknowledge and accept resignations of personnel, other personnel matters.
B. Discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
VII. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO
ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Hopkins County Marine Corps League Lowers Flags to Half Staff for Patriot Day Monday
In honor of Patriot Day and in keeping with a Presidential Proclamation, the Hopkins County Marine Corps League will lower the flags to half staff at the Veterans Memorial and outlying areas in the County on September 11 2017 at 0730 in Honor of of this day, The detachment will raise all flags to full staff at 1700 the same day.
A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
On Patriot Day, we honor the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken from us on September 11, 2001, and all of those who so nobly aided their fellow citizens in America’s time of need. We rededicate ourselves to the ideals that define our country and unite us as one, as we commemorate all the heroes who lost their lives saving others.
September 11, 2001, will forever be one of the most tragic days in American history. Through the unimaginable despair, however, ordinary Americans etched into our history remarkable illustrations of bravery, of sacrifice for one another, and of dedication to our shared values. The shock from the indelible images of the smoke rising from the World Trade Center and Pentagon gave way to countless inspiring videos of co-workers helping one another to safety; of heroes running into collapsing buildings to save the innocent people trapped within; and to the unforgettable story of the patriots who charged the cockpit of Flight 93 to save untold numbers of lives. These heroes moved us with their bravery. They make us proud to be Americans.
Throughout history, everyday Americans and first responders have done the extraordinary through selfless acts of patriotism, compassion, and uncommon courage. Not just in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, but across our great Nation, Americans on September 11, 2001, bound themselves together for the common good, saying with one voice that we will be neither scared nor defeated. The enemy attempted to tear at the fabric of our society by destroying our buildings and murdering our innocent, but our strength has not and will not waiver. Americans today remain steadfast in our commitment to liberty, to human dignity, and to one another.
It has been 16 years since the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Children who lost their parents on that day are now parents of their own, while many teenagers currently in high school learn about September 11th only from their history books. Yet all Americans are imbued with the same commitment to cause and love of their fellow citizens as everyone who lived through that dark day. We will never forget. The events of September 11, 2001, did not defeat us. They did not rattle us. They, instead, have rallied us, as leaders of the civilized world, to defeat an evil ideology that preys on innocents and knows nothing but violence and destruction.
On this anniversary, I invite all Americans to thank our Nation’s incredible service members and first responders, who are on the front lines of our fight against terrorism. We will always remember the sacrifices made in defense of our people, our country, and our freedom. The spirit of service and self sacrifice that Americans so nobly demonstrated on September 11, 2001, is evident in the incredible response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The same spirit of American patriotism we movingly witnessed on September 11th has filled our hearts as we again see the unflinching courage, compassion, and generosity of Americans for their neighbors and countrymen. The service members and first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and in the years of service since would be proud of what we have all witnessed over these last three weeks and what will undoubtedly unfold in the coming months of recovery. By protecting those in need, by taking part in acts of charity, service, and compassion, and by giving back to our communities and country, we honor those who gave their lives on and after September 11, 2001.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2017, as Patriot Day. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and its territories and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
School Supplies on the Square
By Savannah Owens
The Girl Scouts of North Texas are collecting school supplies for children affected by Hurricane Harvey. The three troops will be out on Celebration Plaza for most of Saturday, September 9th. Their ultimate goal was to supply at least one classroom with supplies for the year. They still need supplies such as pens, pencils, folders and many other supplies. “We’ll take any [school supplies] people are willing to donate.” Troop Leader Rachael Beggs said the troops were also collecting supplies for teachers affected by the hurricane as well.
So far the troops have had a few donations, totaling 35 backpacks. Dontations will go to Aransas Pass ISD. The School district had shut down due to the hurricane, but is planning on re-opening in October.
Beggs explained where the girls got the idea for a school supplies drive. “We were in a meeting, and [the girls] wanted to help. So we [brainstormed] ways for them to be able to help.”
Girl Scouts Sterling McDowell and Maddieson Sprague hold signs to advertise for their cause.
“School Supplies was a way to help the [victims’ lives] get back to normal after all the destruction.” Girl Scout member, Sterling McDowell added.
If you missed the troops on the square but would like to donate, contact Rachael Beggs at (903)-243-7730 or Jennifer Huggett at (903)-441-6969.
The twenty girls are from Troops : 80, 7195, 7191. These troops encompass all ages from Kindergarteners to 11th graders. If you would like to join a troop contact Rachael Beggs at (903)-243-7730 .
