Junior Livestock Show Validations By Mario Villarino
Junior Livestock Show Validations: Steers and Heifers, October 11, 2018, Goats and Lambs Oct 18, 2018.
Texas has the largest number of 4-H and FFA livestock projects in the nation. Additionally, Texas has the most exhibitors, scholarships awarded. Young people have the opportunity to participate at the county, district, regional and state level.
The tremendous support and dedication of livestock show officials, donors and industry stakeholders help make this possible.
With this opportunity comes a responsibility for each exhibitor to learn and demonstrate the highest standards, both in personal character and in the feeding and care of their animals. Focused on quality assurance and character education, Quality Counts is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives.
Quality Counts helps youth exhibitors learn the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and safety are preserved. Through a set of curriculum, activities and a verification exam, livestock exhibitors understand they are contributing to the world’s most nutritious and safe food supply.
The world’s population, now estimated at 7.3 billion, is expected to grow to 9.7 billion by 2050. Youth exhibitors will meet the challenges of feeding a growing population. Livestock show programs, like Quality Counts, are critical in the development of agricultural industry careers of young professionals. Exhibitor participation in Quality Counts helps ensure that Texas 4-H and FFA members can continue to be a part of the greatest youth livestock program in the nation.
Recently, Quality Counts has been undergoing major revisions to better meet our youth livestock exhibitors with the most relevant and timely information related to this project area. Focused on quality assurance and character education, Quality Counts is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives.
Quality Counts helps youth exhibitors learn the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and safety are preserved. Livestock show programs, like Quality Counts, are critical in the development of agricultural industry careers of young professionals. Perhaps the most beneficial component of the updated Quality Counts program is the structure of the content and exam combination.
What is meant by this is that exhibitors will first be required to engage in the full learning content before being presented with the verification exam. Unlike in previous years when a student could only take the exam without reviewing content, now students will be exposed to all of the in-depth learning opportunities presented in the modules.
What this means for exhibitors: more educational experience. What this means for educators: better prepared exhibitors and less time spent on classroom instruction.
While you are still more than welcome to supplement classroom teaching with the Quality Counts curriculum, it is not necessary with the fully-loaded content driven modules provided in the eLearning course.
Coming Up:
NETLA Steer and State Heifer Validation- October 11, 2018- Dairy Health Services- $30 6:00 to 7:00
NETLA Goats and Lambs Validation- October 18, 2018- Regional Civic Center (back).
Field Day for Producers and Grasslands Managers- October 26, 2018- Free
DOPA Training- Southwest Dairy Museum, October 31, 2018- $10.
Basic Tree Care Training- November 1, 2018, 6:00 PM $10.
Private Applicator Credits- Regional Civic Center- November 7, 2018- $30 10:00 AM
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training- November 14, 2018- $40 8:30 AM
For more information on this or for registration contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443.
North Hopkins Basketball Boys
The North Hopkins boys basketball got a head start on the season, playing Fall basketball at Commerce Monday, October 1st. They played two games, their first was a close game losing 33-45, and winning the second 33-29.
UIL has announced the 2018-2019 Boy’s Basketball first day for practice for October 24. The North Hopkins head Basketball coach is Jeff Bell. Bell was honored in this past March at the UIL state tournament for his 800th win. This will be Bell’s second year coaching at North Hopkins.
The senior boys playing for Panther Pride are: Evan Lewis, Caleb Wyatt, Victor Rojo, Bryson Sims, Johnny Smith, Branson Thomas, Blane Hocutt, and Colton DeVrise.
North Hopkins Creative Nights
The North Hopkins CTE courses have teamed up to bring you an exciting way to be an activate participant in student learning. North Hopkins High School takes pride in offering numerous CTE courses to develop students skill sets in a variety of areas. These CTE courses prepare students by giving them knowledge that will carry over into the job field.
While these classes are informational they are also enjoyable as well as amusing. North Hopkins ISD invites you to come participate in one of their largest community activities, Creative Nights. By participating in this event you will have the opportunity to enter the students environment and acquire skills from the students and their instructors. You will gain skills such as painting and pottery from the Art Department. Become a baker with Culinary Arts or transform into a florist or a wood worker with the Ag. Department.
There will be one creative night each month. The cost will be $35 a seat or receive a $10 discount when you purchase two nights. All proceeds will go towards furthering the education of North Hopkins CTE students.
The dates and activities will be as followed: October 4th Culinary arts will be making pumpkin or red velvet roll and turtle apple slices. October 22nd the art department will create pottery. November 15th the Ag. department will be making Thanksgiving floral arrangements. 2019 dates and activities are to be determined.
For further information call 903-945-2192
Wildcats Host Forney Friday: First Year Forney Football Coach Aaron Woods Comments on Game
Forney First Year Head Football Coach Aaron Woods
The Wildcats’ football plays Forney Friday night (October 5) at Prim Stadium and Aaron Woods is the Head Football at Forney. The Alvarado native is in the first year at Forney and is a first time head coach this season.
Coach Woods came to Forney from Waxahachie where he was Offensive Coordinator for former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, who is now coaching a prep school in Arizona. Before Waxahachie, Coach Woods was an assistant for 14 years at Cedar Hill. Among his jobs there were Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach to Joey McGuire, now a Baylor assistant coach. Coach Woods only got to Forney in May.
In his first season, he says he is trying to find ways to win games. The 1-4 Jackrabbits have lost four games by 16 points total. Coach Woods says Forney is not starting games well but they are playing very well in fourth quarters. Their one win was over city rival North Forney. Coach Woods replaced Kevin Rush who was with the football program for 30 years.
Running the Forney offense this season is junior quarterback Campbell Anderson. He is also a Forney baseball player and Coach Woods says he is working to improve Anderson’s baseball delivery to one good for the gridiron. He called Anderson hard working, a good leader and a competitor. Coach Woods says the Forney offense is all about running back Sean Stephens, who he calls one of the best running backs in the DFW area. Coach Woods says he has been tinkering with the offensive line to find the right combination for success.
On defense, Forney standouts include defensive ends Will Morgan and Elijah Stewart and middle linebacker Graham Burns, who Coach Woods says may be the leading tackler in the district. He says the Jackrabbits’ defense has kept them in games all this season. Coach Woods says they are athletic and will use multiple fronts.
Concerning Sulphur Springs, Coach Woods says Forney has to stop Wildcats’ quarterback D’Corian Young who he notes is talented and makes plays. He has also noticed running back Caden Davis. Coach Woods says the Wildcats offensive line does a good job. He says the Wildcats don’t beat themselves. Coach Woods says Coach Greg Owens program is one that Forney would like to be like someday.
He says the district race is wide open although he notes that certain district teams have a few better athletes. Coach Woods says it may come down to the last week before four playoff spots are decided and he hopes one of those spots is nailed down by Forney.
Calling All Photographers! Take a Trolley Ride to the World-Wide Photo Walk at Heritage Park this Saturday, October 6 !
Perry Altenbaumer, local businessman and member of the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance, is encouraging all photographers and wanna-bees to join in a world wide photo contest on Saturday October 6, 2018 right here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Cities everywhere are encouraged to stage a local version of the World Wide Photo Walk on October 6 in order to qualify to submit photos for the contest. The Downtown Business Alliance took on the challenge a few years ago, and for the 2018 session, encourages anyone, professional or amateur with a camera or cell phone, to enter the fun contest absolutely free of charge! Below, see some examples of previous Photo-Walk entries.
All you need to do is meet at 9 am Saturday, October 6 at Plain and Fancy Sandwich Shop downtown, attend a group briefing by DBA President Billie Ruth Standbridge, then hop aboard the Sulphur Springs Trolley for a short ride to Heritage Park. For about an hour, you’ll stroll the grounds taking photos of Indian Summer Day activities amidst the historic settings. Then, back to Celebration Plaza for another hour’s photo session around the square. Along the way, take advantage of free professional advice on subjects, settings, lighting, etc. from two local photographic experts, Isabel Reyna and Leesa Toliver. After the Walk concludes, participants will have one week to submit their best photo-shopped work to the local judging panel, who will select the winners. A local reception will be announced where photos will be shown, winners announced and prizes awarded. Prizes will be from Alliance Bank, Corner Grub House and The Magic Scoop Ice Cream Shoppe/General Store. Winning photos will be submitted to the World Wide Photo Walk. The works of global winners will receive publicity and major prizes. Over 24,000 cities in the U.S. are expected to participate as well as towns in numerous countries of the world. Find out more at worldwidephotowalk.com
Food Truck Friday Menus
Sulphur Springs ISD High school is hosting their second Food Truck Friday #foodtruckfriday on October 5th, 2018. The event is a reward for the students, and also helps boost spirit for the Wildcat Football game. The Food Truck event is closed to the public.
Here are some of the offerings.
McDade Sentenced to 25 Years; Grant Sentenced to 2 Years
Two cases before Eighth Judicial District Court in Hopkins County resulted in sentencing the defendants to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Nathan Warren McDade was sentenced to 25 years in TDCJ. In June of this year, McDade violated probation on seven counts of Injury Child/Elderly/Disabled with Intent for the third time. He was originally arrested in Sept ember of 2014 and had served 1-year SAFPF as a part of his probation.
However, his mistake that led to the sentencing was committing a robbery in Cedar Hill, Texas, according to Matt Harris, Assistant District Attorney. Harris said Preston Harris with Target Loss Prevention and Jon Morrison, an officer with the Cedar Hill Police Department traveled to Hopkins County to testify in the hearing. The crucial evidence against McDade punctuated the length of the sentence.
Gracie Darlene Grant , 45, was sentenced to two years in TDCJ for Theft of Property, a state jail felony. The original indictment for theft of property more than $1,500 but less than $20,000 occurred in August, 2014. However, she violated probation in August, 2018.
4-Way Stop Continues at I-30/South Broadway Intersection
TxDOT announced by twitter and emailing the twitter post to KSST that work should begin some time next week on the signal light outage at I-30/South Broadway intersection in Sulphur Springs.
The signal light at East Industrial and South Broadway sustained severe damage in an accident that occurred last week. The foundation, pole, light, and new wiring will be replaced.
Caution is urged and during heavy traffic times, one may desire to seek an alternate route.
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Jack for Adoption; Adoption Event Set for Saturday
Jack is approximately 5 months old. He is very intelligent, rides great in the car, walks well on the leash and loves everyone he meets. Jack is a puppy and will need an ample amount of chew toys. He is also the perfect age to train to your lifestyle. Jack’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot.
Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or Petfinder.com
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue will be at Petsense of Sulphur Springs Saturday, October 6th from 9:00-4:00 for an adoption event and bake sale!
