SSHS Cross Country to Run in Commerce Tigers Invitational
Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said he was pleased with last Saturday’s (August 18) time trial run at Coleman Park to determine his seven Wildcats and Lady Cats who will run this Saturday at the Commerce Tigers Invitational at Commerce High School. He said Kaitlyn Ferrell was the top finisher for the Lady Cats Saturday. She was followed by Landrie McKinney and Ashley Noe. For the Wildcats, Landon Thornton...
Cross Country Team Prepares for First Meet
Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said his teams would be having a three-mile time trial at Coleman Park on Saturday (August 18). He said the event would determine the top seven on each team that will run as varsity members at the first meet of the season. The first meet is the Tiger Invitational at Commerce High School on August 25. Coach Hicks said he wants the runners to enjoy the event. Parents will be invited...
So Many Choices: Events and More By Johanna Hicks
So Many Choices! We make decisions every day – what to wear, what to eat, how to spend our day, whether or not to answer the phone, what to watch on TV, whom to text or call, and even things we don’t think about, like where to sit, what to read (whether in the newspaper, on your phone, on your computer, on your smart watch, etc.) We literally make hundreds of choices, if not thousands, every day. At the...
Epic Fail: 97% to be Exact By Johanna Hicks
Epic Fail: 97% to be Exact Many news pieces come across my desk daily, but one really caught my attention. Since a large part of my job is food safety and health, I thought this information was worth sharing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that new research shows consumer are failing to properly clean their hands when it comes to washing them before meals – 97%! The study showed that rushed and improper...
CPR, Kids Camp, and 4-H Project Tour Day By Johanna Hicks
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Offered Have you taken CRP and First Aid, but your certification expired? Does your place of employment require this certification? Do you want to receive the training for your own personal benefit? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I have a solution for you! A few weeks ago, a colleague from Upshur County contacted me about the possibility...
Are You Ready for the Whipped Challenge and Other Upcoming Events? By Johanna Hicks
Are You Ready for the Whipped Challenge? The buzz is building and plans are in full swing as we prepare for the 2018 Hopkins County Dairy Festival “Whipped” Challenge. Businesses, civic clubs, churches, schools, and organizations are encouraged to enter a team. So, what is the “Whipped Challenge?” If you have ever watched the popular show called “Chopped” on the Food Network, we are patterning our event after that...
Happy Mother’s Day & Summer Camps for Kids By Johanna Hicks
Happy Mother’s Day Sunday is a special day for moms all across the country. Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father’s Day,...
Are You at Nutrition Risk? By Johanna Hicks
Are You at Nutrition Risk? I recently had the privilege of implementing a nutrition program targeted toward the 55+ crowd, and we had some very good discussions! We started off by taking a quiz, followed by reviewing some nutrients that are often lacking in the diets of older adults. Take the quiz below to see if you are at nutrition risk: 1) Have you changed the kind or amount of food you eat because of a...
Bone up on the Health of Your Bones By Johanna Hicks
Bone up on the Health of Your Bones The month of May is nearly upon us, and all across the nation, Osteoporosis Prevention Month will be recognized. Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease,” because bone loss occurs without symptoms. The first sign may be a fracture due to weakened bones. A sudden strain or bump can break a bone. Osteoporosis is a major health threat for estimated 44 million...
What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? By Johanna Hicks
What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? Spring is here, and at the Hopkins County Extension Office, we have hit the ground running! So many opportunities are available and we don’t want you to miss out. Below are dates, times, locations, and description of upcoming events, some of which are for certain groups, and others are open to anyone. Teen Safety Day When: Thursday, April 19 Where: Hopkins County...
