Two more days remain until Groundhog Day - will the divining rodent predict an early spring, or run back into his burrow to hide out for six more weeks of winter? We're not sure what will happen (and, truthfully, we're a little suspicious of anything, no matter how magical, that claims to be able to predict the weather in Texas), but we've traced the origins of Groundhog Day on the front page story of this week's paper, for your entertainment.
If you or someone you know is currently searching for a job (and that should pretty much encompass everyone, in this economy), check out page 3 of this week's paper for information on the Igloo Products Job Fair, taking place at the Greenville Civic Center this Saturday, from 10:30am until 2:30pm. You can also visit Igloo's website to get the whole story.
Whether you're looking forward to receiving your tax return or dreading the thought of paying in, it's officially tax season again, whether you like it or not. Check out two ads in this week's paper - Jackson Hewitt on page 2, offering refund anticipation loans, and Sandra's Tax Service on page 11, which promises to beat whatever you paid to have your taxes filed last year. Whichever venue you choose, make sure you tell them that you saw it in the Hunt County Shopper!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
January 25th Edition Highlights
It's almost February, which means we're getting dangerously close to spring again in Texas. Get a head start on your spring cleaning with two events spotlighted in this week's edition of the Shopper!
This Saturday, January 28th, the City of Greenville and IES will host a city-wide cleanup for citizens of Greenville from 8am to 2pm. The event will take place at the IESI facility, at 4618 Ed Rutherford Drive in Greenville, and proof of residency within the city will be required in the form of a bill, tax statement or drivers license. Items that will be accepted include: household trash, furniture, tires, construction materials, washers and dryers, stoves, ovens and ranges, microwaves, computers and monitors. Items that will not be accepted include: paint, chemicals, automotive batteries, pesticides, air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers. Find more information about the event, and get rid of items not accepted at the Cleanup, here.
If it's your marriage that needs a spring cleaning, the Greenville YMCA will be hosting a seminar that will clear the cobwebs out of your relationship. The Love & Laughter Marriage Getaway is slated to take place on January 27th and 28th at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium. The Getaway features authors and speakers Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham, who promise to impart to frustrated couples the secrets that will help them achieve good communication, maintain familial closeness and, perhaps most importantly, balance expectations with reality. For more information, or to register, visit the Greenville YMCA online.
If the idea of an entire home or marital overhaul sounds a little overwhelming to you, check out page 12 of this week's shopper, which outlines several ways to stir up a little romance on Valentine's Day (yes, that's also coming up). The theme is simple: just think hearts. Here are a few ideas: make a heart-shaped pizza, cut your kitchen sponges into heart shapes, carve a heart with your initials in a tree, make heart-shaped place mats, draw a heart on the mirror with lipstick... you get it. Hey, when else will you be appreciated for being this uncreative?
This Saturday, January 28th, the City of Greenville and IES will host a city-wide cleanup for citizens of Greenville from 8am to 2pm. The event will take place at the IESI facility, at 4618 Ed Rutherford Drive in Greenville, and proof of residency within the city will be required in the form of a bill, tax statement or drivers license. Items that will be accepted include: household trash, furniture, tires, construction materials, washers and dryers, stoves, ovens and ranges, microwaves, computers and monitors. Items that will not be accepted include: paint, chemicals, automotive batteries, pesticides, air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers. Find more information about the event, and get rid of items not accepted at the Cleanup, here.
If it's your marriage that needs a spring cleaning, the Greenville YMCA will be hosting a seminar that will clear the cobwebs out of your relationship. The Love & Laughter Marriage Getaway is slated to take place on January 27th and 28th at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium. The Getaway features authors and speakers Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham, who promise to impart to frustrated couples the secrets that will help them achieve good communication, maintain familial closeness and, perhaps most importantly, balance expectations with reality. For more information, or to register, visit the Greenville YMCA online.
If the idea of an entire home or marital overhaul sounds a little overwhelming to you, check out page 12 of this week's shopper, which outlines several ways to stir up a little romance on Valentine's Day (yes, that's also coming up). The theme is simple: just think hearts. Here are a few ideas: make a heart-shaped pizza, cut your kitchen sponges into heart shapes, carve a heart with your initials in a tree, make heart-shaped place mats, draw a heart on the mirror with lipstick... you get it. Hey, when else will you be appreciated for being this uncreative?
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
January 18th Edition: Highlights
Plan ahead for February with this week's edition - two events are scheduled at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium during the month, the first of which is featured on page 4 of this week's paper.
On Thursday, February 9th, the United Way of Hunt County is bringing the Ozark Mountain Hoe Down Music Theater, Eureka Springs' top-rated attraction on TripAdvisor.com, to Greenville, with music by the George Brothers, Leslie Wright and comedy by P. Nutt, Ponytail and Girl. General admission is $15, seating in the reserved section is $20, and children under 10 will be admitted free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at ticketfly.com, the Municipal Auditorium, the United Way Office, Greenville Floral or at the door. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Hunt County.
On February 25th, the Kenneth Threadgill Concert Series will kick off its 9th season with a concert featuring country-rock acts Foster & Lloyd, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen. Tickets may be purchased at the Municipal Auditorium, the Calico Cat, the Magic Bubble, or at Cavender's in Greenville. Check out what Series coordinator Larry Green, Jr. and Greenville Chamber Tourisn and Marketing Director Milton Babb have to say about what the Series and what it does for our community on the front page of this week's Shopper!
For more information, or to purchase tickets for these or any upcoming events at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium, visit the Auditorium's new website! When your family plans an outing, don't forget that patronizing local establishments and enjoying local entertainment means you're helping to bring and keep revenue in our community.
On Thursday, February 9th, the United Way of Hunt County is bringing the Ozark Mountain Hoe Down Music Theater, Eureka Springs' top-rated attraction on TripAdvisor.com, to Greenville, with music by the George Brothers, Leslie Wright and comedy by P. Nutt, Ponytail and Girl. General admission is $15, seating in the reserved section is $20, and children under 10 will be admitted free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at ticketfly.com, the Municipal Auditorium, the United Way Office, Greenville Floral or at the door. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Hunt County.
On February 25th, the Kenneth Threadgill Concert Series will kick off its 9th season with a concert featuring country-rock acts Foster & Lloyd, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen. Tickets may be purchased at the Municipal Auditorium, the Calico Cat, the Magic Bubble, or at Cavender's in Greenville. Check out what Series coordinator Larry Green, Jr. and Greenville Chamber Tourisn and Marketing Director Milton Babb have to say about what the Series and what it does for our community on the front page of this week's Shopper!
For more information, or to purchase tickets for these or any upcoming events at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium, visit the Auditorium's new website! When your family plans an outing, don't forget that patronizing local establishments and enjoying local entertainment means you're helping to bring and keep revenue in our community.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
January 11th Edition Highlights
It's a wet, gray afternoon in Hunt County, but we've just published another week's installment of the Hunt County Shopper, so there's still at least one reason to celebrate, despite the depressing weather.
Let's take a quick look at this week's edition, starting with the front page. January is National Blood Donor Month, and our front page story has tips from the Red Cross for successful blood donation. There's plenty of practical advice, like eating iron-rich foods, drinking plenty of fluids and getting lots of sleep the night before you donate. In addition, the Red Cross suggests that, after giving blood, donors take time to enjoy a snack and the good feeling that comes with knowing that they've saved as many as three lives. To find out how you can feel good and get a free snack, visit the Red Cross online to find out when and where to give blood!
Page six has another suggestion for helping disadvantaged members of the community - when you think about showing support to veterans, one of the last places you might think to look is in local nursing homes. The fact is, however, that there are many veterans in nursing homes, many of whom are living far from their families and do not receive many visitors. Resolve to give the gift of your time to a veteran in a nursing home this year!
On page eight, check out information about Girl Scout Cookies - that's right, it's almost Cookie Time! To find out when and where you can support your local Girl Scout troop by purchasing delicious cookies this year, visit TexasCookieTime.com!
If you've ever wondered how the Hunt County Shopper stacks up to the competition, page 10 has the answers! Check out comprehensive graphs that show how our rates and coverage compare to those of other area papers, and discover why we really do reach more people for less cost.
Let's take a quick look at this week's edition, starting with the front page. January is National Blood Donor Month, and our front page story has tips from the Red Cross for successful blood donation. There's plenty of practical advice, like eating iron-rich foods, drinking plenty of fluids and getting lots of sleep the night before you donate. In addition, the Red Cross suggests that, after giving blood, donors take time to enjoy a snack and the good feeling that comes with knowing that they've saved as many as three lives. To find out how you can feel good and get a free snack, visit the Red Cross online to find out when and where to give blood!
Page six has another suggestion for helping disadvantaged members of the community - when you think about showing support to veterans, one of the last places you might think to look is in local nursing homes. The fact is, however, that there are many veterans in nursing homes, many of whom are living far from their families and do not receive many visitors. Resolve to give the gift of your time to a veteran in a nursing home this year!
On page eight, check out information about Girl Scout Cookies - that's right, it's almost Cookie Time! To find out when and where you can support your local Girl Scout troop by purchasing delicious cookies this year, visit TexasCookieTime.com!
If you've ever wondered how the Hunt County Shopper stacks up to the competition, page 10 has the answers! Check out comprehensive graphs that show how our rates and coverage compare to those of other area papers, and discover why we really do reach more people for less cost.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
January 4th Edition Highlights
The new year is finally here, and, with our resident blogger back from maternity leave, we're once again able to provide you with your weekly update - before the Shopper hits the streets.
It's the time of year for positive life changes - but how can you be sure that you'll actually carry out your resolutions through the rest of the year? Our front page story has a few psychologist-certified tips and tricks. First, according to psychologist Roy Baumeister of Florida State University, it's important to keep your brain in shape. If you think of your brain as a muscle, keeping it fed and well-rested, you'll be able to utilize the region that controls willpower more easily. It's also a good idea to limit yourself to focusing on one resolution at a time, and to make specific goals, like saying "I will cut back on my sugar consumption by cutting soda out of my diet." Rather than "I will eat less sugar."
Researchers also agree that the most successful resolutions belong to those who are able to get back up when they fall down. The key is not necessarily to succeed initially, but to keep trying, even after making mistakes. Another way to ensure that your resolution will be successful is to find substitutes for the things you're giving up. For instance, if you resolve to drink less, you should also resolve to enjoy another relaxing ritual before bed, like reading a book or taking a bath. Finally, according to University of Scranton John Norcross, it's important to remind yourself that it's not a race. Norcross says that most of us tend to overestimate how much we can accomplish in the short run, and overestimate how much we can accomplish in the long run. Making small changes and taking it slow can ultimately have a huge impact, if we just stick with it.
It's the time of year for positive life changes - but how can you be sure that you'll actually carry out your resolutions through the rest of the year? Our front page story has a few psychologist-certified tips and tricks. First, according to psychologist Roy Baumeister of Florida State University, it's important to keep your brain in shape. If you think of your brain as a muscle, keeping it fed and well-rested, you'll be able to utilize the region that controls willpower more easily. It's also a good idea to limit yourself to focusing on one resolution at a time, and to make specific goals, like saying "I will cut back on my sugar consumption by cutting soda out of my diet." Rather than "I will eat less sugar."
Researchers also agree that the most successful resolutions belong to those who are able to get back up when they fall down. The key is not necessarily to succeed initially, but to keep trying, even after making mistakes. Another way to ensure that your resolution will be successful is to find substitutes for the things you're giving up. For instance, if you resolve to drink less, you should also resolve to enjoy another relaxing ritual before bed, like reading a book or taking a bath. Finally, according to University of Scranton John Norcross, it's important to remind yourself that it's not a race. Norcross says that most of us tend to overestimate how much we can accomplish in the short run, and overestimate how much we can accomplish in the long run. Making small changes and taking it slow can ultimately have a huge impact, if we just stick with it.
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