Every summer, Officer Debbie Boles (front row with the cool shades on) and Site Coordinator Earl
Silas(back right with fatigue bucket hat) put together a community service project to teach a group of at-risk
youth how to appreciate the art of giving back.
It’s an essential part of the police department’s Sulphur Springs RICH
House summer camp. This year, Silas and
Boles expanded the community service project, so young campers could also learn
the importance of showing their respect for those who are no longer with
us. They rounded up a group of 20
campers and set out to beautify the Robles-Bourquardez Cemetery, a historic
site on East Sligh Avenue. Although it’s
just steps away from a busy road, this small cemetery often goes unnoticed and
in need of some “TLC.”
The Clean City Department and several adult mentors gave the
kids a hand with clearing away layers of overgrown foliage that was covering
the burial ground. The campers spent 7 hours
mowing, trimming and pulling weeds(replace with then or and) at the end
of the day they were able to look around and see the fruits of their
labor. For the first time in a long
time, you could walk through the site and see each individual grave plot. The kids headed back to their safe haven in
“The Springs” with a sense of pride and reassurance that they are capable of
making a noticeable difference in the community.
If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the
Robles-Bourquardez Cemetery, please visit
Blog Contributor: Janelle McGregor, Media Relations
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