This week's paper is our yearly high school football edition, with pictures, rosters and schedules for teams from around Hunt County. We've been doing this for over 40 years, and a lot of families like to hold onto the feature as a keepsake, so, if you have a child who's playing high school football this year, be sure to pick up a Shopper! We have pictures of teams from Boles, Caddo Mills, Celeste, Commerce, Greenville, Greenville Christian, Leonard, Lone Oak, Quinlan and Wolfe City.
On our front page story, we also discussed a few tips for parents with kids in sports. If your child is playing a competitive sport this year, be it high school varsity football or t-ball, check out Youth Sports Psychology's 8 guidelines for sports parents. For example: be sure to ask your child the right questions to foster an appropriate attitude toward winning and losing. For example, if you ask your child "Did you have fun?" After a game, they'll be more likely to understand that the focus should be on personal enjoyment. Conversely, if you always ask "Did you win?" Your child may be inclined to assume that winning is the ultimate goal.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
August 24th Edition: In Focus
On our front page this week, we'll be letting you know how you can help the family of firefighter Lt. Todd Krodle, a Hunt County native who was killed while fighting a fire in Dallas. Get a head start before the Shopper hits the streets by visiting the Guns and Hoses Foundation's website, where you can donate to their Survivors' Fund, currently benefiting the wife and two children of Lt. Krodle.
Also in this week's issue: we're gathering a care package for a brand-new soldier. Spc. Kyle Ford, of Greenville, a member of the National Guard, is currently serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. Show your support for Spc. Ford and the rest of our military by donating items to be shipped in a care package. If you're on a budget, or just feeling creative, cards, thank-you notes and letters of support are always welcome, as well. You can drop items off at our office at 3617 Wesley St. in Greenville, or send letters and cards to PO Box 906, Greenville, TX 75403, or to hcshop@swbell.net. Spc. Ford is interested in all things Western, and loves horses, guns, hunting and gummy bears (What we'd really like to know is: who doesn't love gummy bears?!).
For more information on more community events and deals on everything from Cadillacs to goats, check out this week's edition of the Shopper, coming to homes in Hunt County and to our website tomorrow.
Also in this week's issue: we're gathering a care package for a brand-new soldier. Spc. Kyle Ford, of Greenville, a member of the National Guard, is currently serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. Show your support for Spc. Ford and the rest of our military by donating items to be shipped in a care package. If you're on a budget, or just feeling creative, cards, thank-you notes and letters of support are always welcome, as well. You can drop items off at our office at 3617 Wesley St. in Greenville, or send letters and cards to PO Box 906, Greenville, TX 75403, or to hcshop@swbell.net. Spc. Ford is interested in all things Western, and loves horses, guns, hunting and gummy bears (What we'd really like to know is: who doesn't love gummy bears?!).
For more information on more community events and deals on everything from Cadillacs to goats, check out this week's edition of the Shopper, coming to homes in Hunt County and to our website tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
August 17th Edition Highlights
It's official: this is our last edition before pretty much every school in our area reconvenes for the fall semester. Between gathering forgotten supplies at the last minute, changing sleep schedules, planning lunches and "For the last time, you cannot have those overpriced shoes that you'll grow out of in six months!" It can be easy to forget that, for many families, returning to school is truly daunting (and not just a yearly nuisance). If you would like to help, or if your family is in need, this week's edition of the Shopper lists several events to assist underprivileged students.
In Greenville, check out the Greenville North Community Association's Back-to-School Extravaganza, taking place at the Wesley Chapel CME Church at 2100 Kennedy. The event will be from 9 to 11a.m. on August 20th, and there will be family-friendly entertainment and free food. School supplies, uniforms, backpacks and haircuts will also be given away to needy students, and the event is open to all students Pre-K through 12 who need school supplies. The Greenville North Community Association is accepting donations from local organizations and churches - contact Emily Cozine Thompson at 903-269-0349 for more information.
If you're an individual who wants to make a contribution in Greenville, Staples is holding a school supply drive through August 18th. Those who wish to donate have two options: to gather and drop off school supplies at the store, or to add $1 to their purchase, 100% of which will go toward helping disadvantaged kids.
In Lone Oak, Community SEEDS is hosting an event, taking place this Saturday, at the Community SEEDS campus, located at 602 College St. The organization will be handing out school supplies such as pens, pencils, notebooks and backpacks, and free hair cuts, hot dogs, drinks and a $5 credit to the SEEDS Clothes Closet will be given to all who attend.
Also, don't forget that this weekend is tax-free, so, if your shopping isn't done yet, or if you want to pick up some items to donate, now is the time to do so!
The Hunt County shopper wishes all students (and all the exhausted parents and caretakers who have been waiting for this day all summer) a safe and happy school year. :)
In Greenville, check out the Greenville North Community Association's Back-to-School Extravaganza, taking place at the Wesley Chapel CME Church at 2100 Kennedy. The event will be from 9 to 11a.m. on August 20th, and there will be family-friendly entertainment and free food. School supplies, uniforms, backpacks and haircuts will also be given away to needy students, and the event is open to all students Pre-K through 12 who need school supplies. The Greenville North Community Association is accepting donations from local organizations and churches - contact Emily Cozine Thompson at 903-269-0349 for more information.
If you're an individual who wants to make a contribution in Greenville, Staples is holding a school supply drive through August 18th. Those who wish to donate have two options: to gather and drop off school supplies at the store, or to add $1 to their purchase, 100% of which will go toward helping disadvantaged kids.
In Lone Oak, Community SEEDS is hosting an event, taking place this Saturday, at the Community SEEDS campus, located at 602 College St. The organization will be handing out school supplies such as pens, pencils, notebooks and backpacks, and free hair cuts, hot dogs, drinks and a $5 credit to the SEEDS Clothes Closet will be given to all who attend.
Also, don't forget that this weekend is tax-free, so, if your shopping isn't done yet, or if you want to pick up some items to donate, now is the time to do so!
The Hunt County shopper wishes all students (and all the exhausted parents and caretakers who have been waiting for this day all summer) a safe and happy school year. :)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
August 10th Edition Recap
It's Tuesday, the paper has been safely sent to the press, and, well, we don't really know what else to say, except that it's still hot.
You'll notice that our paper date has changed - we have moved from a Thursday paper date to a Wednesday paper date. This won't change anything for our readers, as our paper has always been available on Wednesday to the greater majority of our distribution area. We've been working with local post offices to ensure that everyone gets their paper on Wednesday, and, now, we are finally able to officially move our paper date a day forward.
Tax-Free Weekend is fast approaching, so start planning to hit local retailers for extra discounts on the back-to-school items you need! A good rule of thumb is that most clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100 will be exempt from sales tax from August 19-21, meaning shoppers will save around $8 for every $100 they spend. To find out exactly which items will not be taxed, visit Texas.gov's complete list.
If you're doing your back-to-school shopping in Greenville, be sure to visit Crossroads Mall and enter in their drawing to win a backpack full of goodies. The drawing takes place August 12th.
To save money this weekend, check out our list of local garage sales on page 3. Running from Thursday-Sunday in 4 area towns, there just might be someone who's selling something that you need!
You'll notice that our paper date has changed - we have moved from a Thursday paper date to a Wednesday paper date. This won't change anything for our readers, as our paper has always been available on Wednesday to the greater majority of our distribution area. We've been working with local post offices to ensure that everyone gets their paper on Wednesday, and, now, we are finally able to officially move our paper date a day forward.
Tax-Free Weekend is fast approaching, so start planning to hit local retailers for extra discounts on the back-to-school items you need! A good rule of thumb is that most clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100 will be exempt from sales tax from August 19-21, meaning shoppers will save around $8 for every $100 they spend. To find out exactly which items will not be taxed, visit Texas.gov's complete list.
If you're doing your back-to-school shopping in Greenville, be sure to visit Crossroads Mall and enter in their drawing to win a backpack full of goodies. The drawing takes place August 12th.
To save money this weekend, check out our list of local garage sales on page 3. Running from Thursday-Sunday in 4 area towns, there just might be someone who's selling something that you need!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
August 4th Edition Recap
In case you aren't reading this blog from the Hunt County area, let us tell you something about the temperature here: it's really, really hot. Normally, we try not to ramble on about the weather, because it's generally considered to be the lowest form of small talk, next to "How 'bout them Cowboys?" But, for the past few weeks, the only thoughts most of us have been able to articulate are "Is it REALLY 110 out there?" And "Where's the nearest walk-in freezer?!"
We may not be getting a break from the heat anytime soon, but we did manage to successfully print and begin distributing this week's paper, so we still have a reason to be happy, even though most of the Shopper's employees are too busy sweating profusely to stop and celebrate the small victory - and that includes those of us who work in the air-conditioned office.
The paper will be in the hands of almost every resident of Hunt County by tomorrow evening, but, in the meanwhile, let's review a few of the highlights from this week's paper.
As we've previously bemoaned, back-to-school season is upon us, and our front page story offers tips to make back-to-school shopping just a little less painful. For instance, shopping end-of-summer sales and customizing office supplies like plain, three-ring binders with pictures and stickers can save you money, while buying brightly-colored school supplies can help ensure that they won't get lost.
Don't miss a chance to help a family in need this week, by participating in Greenville Chili's benefit for the children of murdered Caddo ISD teacher Stella "Doc" Ray. Just pick up a flyer at Snap Fitness or another local business and present it to your server when you eat at Chili's on August 3rd or 4th, and the restaurant will donate 10% of the profit from your bill to this tragedy-stricken family. All you have to do is eat out - as if you needed an excuse to avoid cooking in this weather!
We may not be getting a break from the heat anytime soon, but we did manage to successfully print and begin distributing this week's paper, so we still have a reason to be happy, even though most of the Shopper's employees are too busy sweating profusely to stop and celebrate the small victory - and that includes those of us who work in the air-conditioned office.
The paper will be in the hands of almost every resident of Hunt County by tomorrow evening, but, in the meanwhile, let's review a few of the highlights from this week's paper.
As we've previously bemoaned, back-to-school season is upon us, and our front page story offers tips to make back-to-school shopping just a little less painful. For instance, shopping end-of-summer sales and customizing office supplies like plain, three-ring binders with pictures and stickers can save you money, while buying brightly-colored school supplies can help ensure that they won't get lost.
Don't miss a chance to help a family in need this week, by participating in Greenville Chili's benefit for the children of murdered Caddo ISD teacher Stella "Doc" Ray. Just pick up a flyer at Snap Fitness or another local business and present it to your server when you eat at Chili's on August 3rd or 4th, and the restaurant will donate 10% of the profit from your bill to this tragedy-stricken family. All you have to do is eat out - as if you needed an excuse to avoid cooking in this weather!
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