Lady Cats Softball Defeat Host Team at Allen Invitational
The Lady Cats Softball Team continues to please Coach David Carrillo by playing well in the Allen Invitational Softball Tournament. Fridaythe Lady Cats split a pair of games losing by a single run, 4-3 against Flower Mound Marcus and then defeating the host team, Allen, 9-3. The Wildcats season record is now 9-2.
The Lady Cats close out their play in the Allen tournament against Frisco Liberty at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Wildcats Baseball Pick Up Win at Rose City Classic
Eagle Stadium
It took until their fourth game in the Rose City Classic for the Wildcats Baseball Team to break into the win column. They did so in style with a solid, 8-0 win over Nacogdoches Friday afternoon. Ryan Humphries was solid on the mound. The Wildcats scored a second inning run on a fielder’s choice grounder from Rider Caddell. The Wildcats made it 3-0 in the third on a centerfielder’s error and an RBI double by Garrett Jones. The score climbed to 4-0 after four on an RBI single by Triston McCormack. Then the Wildcats scored four big runs in the sixth inning. One run scored on an error and the Wildcats also got a sacrifice fly from McCormack, an RBI double from Tyler Follis and an RBI single from Mason Buck.
Earlier Friday the Wildcats lost 6-1 to Beaumont West Brook in 8 innings. The game was tied 1-1 after a regulation seven innings. The Wildcats season record is now 1-2-1. They will conclude play in the Tyler tournament with a 5 p.m. game Saturday against Whitehouse at Mike Carter Fie
Lady Cats Tie Pine Tree; Pick Up Point on Overtime Goal
After playing more than 95 minutes without a goal being scored, the Lady Cats Soccer Team’s top goal scorer Maleena Zirretta took a pass on the edge of the 18-yard box and sent the ball into the corner of the goal beating the Pine Tree goalkeeper. The Lady Cats defense made it stand up and the Lady Cats picked up an extra point by defeating Pine Tree, 1-0 after overtime. The game ended in a 0-0 tie after regulation. With the tie, the Lady Cats have a record of 5-3-2. Their season record is 14-4-2.
Pine Tree had two free kicks from just outside the 18-yard box but both kicks sailed over the goal. Pine Tree players also hit the crossbar and one of the posts.
The Lady Cats will play host to Greenville next Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Wildcats Soccer Tie Top Team in District
The Wildcats Soccer Team battled the district’s top team Pine Tree to a 0-0 tie at Pine Tree Friday night. The Pirates picked up an extra point for winning the shootout, 6 goals to 5.
The Wildcats district record is now 6-3-1 and their season mark is 11-8-2. They are still the only team to beat Pine Tree in district play. That happened at Gerald Prim Stadium back on February 2.
Next the Wildcats play at Greenville on Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Mr. and Miss PJC Named
MR. & MISS PJC
Paris Junior College students Jordan Brown and Kelsie Adams were chosen Mr. and Miss PJC during halftime of the men’s basketball game Wednesday evening.
Lamb, Goat, Poultry Winners Named at Junior Market Livestock Show
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center was abuzz with activity Thursday afternoon and Friday morning as 257 FFA and 4-H exhibitors prepared and presented their 300 projects for the Junior Market Livestock Show. The Junior Market Livestock Show is a Hopkins County annual event that features youth and their projects in both showmanship and project categories. Those who qualify for the Sale of Campions will reap the reward of their labor Saturday afternoon.
Thursday afternoon the Lamb Showmanship and Lamb Show followed by the Goat Showmanship and Show featured 43 lambs shown by 36 exhibitors and 47 goats shown by 44 youth. Tanner Swinson of Hopkins County 4-H was named Senior Showmanship and his lamb was named Grand Champion in Show. The animal placed first in the Lamb Class 4 Division. Reserve Champion the lamb shown by Annie Horton of Sulphur Springs FFA. She also was named Intermediate Showman. Reese Ragan received the Junior Showmanship honor.
Those who placed first in their Lamb Show Division include: Class 1: Horton; Class 2: Bryce McQueen, Sulphur Springs FFA; Class 3: Dayton Wood, Cumby FFA; Class 4: Swinson; Class 5: Caleb Lewis, Sulphur Springs FFA. Twenty-three qualified for the Sale of Champions.
For goats, Parris Pickett, Sulphur Springs FFA showed the Grand Champion and Maci Merrell, SSFFA, the Reserve Grand. Dayton Wood, Cumby FFA received the Senior Showmanship Award with his first place Class 6 goat. Savannah Allen, Sulphur Springs FFA received the Intermediate Showmanship Award and Kate Monk, Hopkins County 4-H, the Junior Showmanship Award. Monk’s goat place first and Allen’s second in the Class 1 Goat Division.
Those placing first in their Goat Show division were: Class 1: Monk; Class 2: Mason Burgin, Sulphur Springs FFA; Class 3: Parris Pickett, Sulphur Springs FFA; Class 4: Merrell; Class 5: Pickett; and Class 6: Wood. Twenty-four animals qualified for the Sale of Champions.
Poultry Grand Champion Pen was shown by Braxton Northcutt, Miller Grove FFA and Reserve Grand Champion Pen was shown by Parker Dyer of Miller Grove FFA. Mollie Gibbins, Sulphur Springs FFA, was Senior Showmanship winner. Intermediate Showmanship went to Hayley Dyer, North Hopkins FFA. Junior Showmanship honors went to Haylee Schultz, Sulphur Springs FFA. There were 68 pens of chickens shown by 68 exhibitors. Thirty-one pens qualified for the Sale of Champions.
The Heifer Show begins at 3 p.m. and the Steer Show at 6 p.m. Friday night.
Sale of Champions is Saturday at 1 p.m. following a stew lunch for exhibitors and buyers. According to Kevin Gibson, President of the Junior Market Livestock Show, $1500 scholarships will be awarded this year to four graduating seniors in a Hopkins County School who have participated in the Junior Market Livestock Show for at least two years and meet all requirements of the application.
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Tira News
By Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Vance Wilson. He passed away on Monday, February 22nd. His funeral was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Lakeview Cemetery at 11:00. He is survived by one daughter, Tonya Wyly and husband, David, two sons, Ricky Adams, and Brian Adams and wife, RaDona, nine grandchildren, and two brothers. Please be in prayer for the family.
The quarterly Tira City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m., at the Tira Community Center. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend.
The community will have the opportunity to give input on the selection of the next Superintendent of North Hopkins Independent School District during an open session on Thursday, March 3rd, from 6-7 p.m., in the school cafeteria.
Kim Beck shared, “Our son, Jackson Dailey made the Dean’s List at Texas A&M-Commerce for the Fall 2015 session. Countdown to graduation in May!”
Yvonne Weir reported that Wesley had surgery last week at Children’s Health in Dallas. He is doing well.
Chip Vaughn celebrated his birthday, a little early, with family on Sunday. Our daughter, Tiffany, and friend, Darris Cross, and our grandchildren, Morgan and Jaidyn, and Chip’s mother, Grace, joined us for lunch. His birthday was on Monday, February 22nd. Chip, Grace, and I, also, celebrated his birthday with friends, Roy Smith, Keith and Francis Klein, and Shirley Charles at Los Mochis on Wednesday. Roy had been honored for his 90th birthday the week before.
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].
Higher Turnout for Early Voting Penultimate Day
On the penultimate day of early voting, the number of voters was second only to the first day as 327 went to the Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Board Room on Connally Street to cast ballots. The board room is the only location for early voting for both Democrats and Republicans in Hopkins County. Early voting ends today.
Early votes now total 2,415 with one day left, today, Friday, February 26. Thursday 309 Republicans and 18 Democrats cast ballots. Republicans have far outnumbered Democrats in response to Primary voting. For Republicans, 2204 have voted with one day remaining. Democrat ballots total 211 for the same time frame. Only Republicans have local contested races in the Primary election.
Early voting continues through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the SSISD Administration Board Room on Connally Street.
Miller Grove News by Brandon Darrow
Lots of news in the Grove this week. MG FFA and the Volunteer Fire Department are my main focus for this writing.
Wednesday night Miller Grove FFA students gathered at the Ag Shop for the annual Miller Grove International Show. This was a warm-up for Saturday’s Northeast Texas Livestock Association show at the Civic Center in Sulphur Springs. I wasn’t able to make it to theWednesday night but when I passed the school it looked like there was a large crowd. I wish the best of luck to our young competitors as they battle it out with the other local FFA groups this weekend. We have a good Ag program at school and I know Mr. McClure has been working with students and parents to get their show animals in shape for the big NETLA show.
Doug Lewis of the Miller Grove VFD contacted me lately and updated me on the status of the department and the great volunteers we have. In January, Jay Hoffman became the new fire chief with Justin Block being assistant chief. Bob Flecker still holds the office of treasurer and Doug Lewis is the new secretary for the department. At current time, there are seven active members that are all CPR certified. New members include Ray Sparks, Lester Ivy, and Geoff Hall. Not all members are available 24 hours a day but not to worry, the county department does respond to all fire calls and many EMS calls for the Miller Grove area.
The department is always in need of volunteers. Men and women 18 years of age or older are encouraged to help our local department whenever possible. And, there are may different needs that the department has. For an example, they need fire fighter responders, someone to input data into the computer, keep records for the county, help with housekeeping, help keep equipment clean and in service, maintain the exterior of the department and many other tasks. You even have the option to only respond to EMS calls or only fire calls. The volunteer options are plentiful and they would appreciate all the help they can get. Doug mentioned that there is even additional training such as colleges and academies that offer specialized training.
To volunteer there are a few basic requirements: age of 18, good driving record, a background check as well as a few other things. If anyone is interested in volunteering you can contact a current member of come to a meeting. They are held the second and fourth Thursday of the month in the firehouse on FM 275. The meetings are held at 7 pm. The second Thursdaymeeting is the business meeting and the fourth Thursday is the training meeting.
Other news includes the sale of the big fire engine, which was a little too large to make it down most of the county roads. A smaller response vehicle was purchased to replace the large engine. Also a ¾ ton pick-up was donated as an EMS responder. The Tanker was equipped with ladders so that it will qualify as a combination engine or tanker to respond to calls.
Time and funds are the two main donations that our VFD are looking for. Expenses include utility bills, fuel, insurance, equipment and several other things. Right now the note on the fire station totals $120,000 and is payable monthly. The department receives $5 per call from the county but most funding is by donation or fundraisers. I will be sharing more information about the fundraisers that are coming up in next week’s edition.
Happy birthday to my little nephew, Owen Darrow, & Bret Garrett on Feb. 28, Leslie (Smith) Frobish & Linda (Wise) Maeker on Mar. 1, Ruby (Bishop) Ross & Jerri (Byrd) Petty on Mar. 2, Thomas Renshaw on Mar. 3, and my father, Brett Darrow on March 5.
As you travel the highways and byways don’t forget that all roads lead back home and back to Miller Grove. Please send me any newsworthy information. My email address is[email protected].
Hearts of Life Presents Jana for Adoption
Hearts of Life presents Jana for adoption. Facility expansion and improvements are well underway at Hearts of Life.
