NEWS

Lon Morris professor

receives appointment

The Texas Commission on the Arts has appointed Peter Hoheisel, associate professor of philosophy and English at Lon Morris College, to the Literary Arts Panel for a two year term.

As a panelist, he will be responsible for reviewing grants in his discipline and making qualitative assessments of each application. His participation in this peer review process is central to the Commission's efforts to maintain an accountable, accessible awards system for the State of Texas.

Church on the Hill plans

Easter play

The Church on the Hill will present "By His Stripes," written and directed by the drama department, at 7 p.m. March 30 and 31. The public is invited to attend the production.

Sorority plan spring portrait

fundraiser

Omicron Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will present its 2007 Spring Portait fundraiser at the Footbridge Garden Park, March 31 and April 1 and 7. Interested persons may contact Karen Vaught at (903) 683-6178 or (903) 683-5847.

Walk Across Texas begins

March 25

BY LOURAISEAL MCDONALD SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

Regular exercise can improve everyone's health condition. A recent national study showed walking 30 minutes four to five times a week can lead to a seven percent loss of body weight and significantly reduced chances of developing diabetes. To help Cherokee County citizens get started and establish a regular fitness routine, Cherokee Family and Consumer Sciences Committee will implement Walk Across Texas (WAT). Walk Across Texas is an eight week fitness program designed for individuals and teams. The major goal of WAT is for everyone to increase their physical activity. Participants are not limited to walking. Running, aerobics, gardening and dances are a few examples

Prizes will be awarded to an individual and team who accumulates the most miles, oldest walker and youngest walker by May 31. WAT begins Sunday, March 25, and ends Saturday, May 19. For more information, contact Louraiseal McDonald, County Extension Agent at (903)683-5416, (903)683-1827(fax),