Guest Columnists

Sivard to speak about Choctaw Nation

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Hopkins County Generalogical Society has arranged for a much enjoyed previous speaker to return to the library to give a presentation entitled 'Doaksville, Choctaw Nation and its Relationship with Texas.' The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Genealogy Lbrary at 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs.

Spring Awakening — Adventure and learning bloom at Cooper Lake State Park in March

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COOPER — As spring blooms across Northeast Texas, Cooper Lake State Park is excited to announce a vibrant array of outdoor programs at both the Doctors Creek and South Sulphur Units. These programs are designed to celebrate spring’s arrival and the much-anticipated Spring Break for schools. These offerings provide a perfect opportunity for families, nature enthusiasts, and adventurers to explore the wonders of the natural world through a series of thoughtfully crafted educational and recreational programs. Join us in celebrating the great outdoors and making lasting memories in the heart of Northeast Texas.

Bowlers are on a roll at JP's Classic Lanes

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There was no report last week because my lovely wife and I were enjoying Mardi Gras in New Orleans. And, wow, what an experience! So, we will do a little catch-up this week. The team standings reported below are current as of Feb. 14. The various leagues divide the season into quarters or halves. The standings reported below reflect the current marks, not the overall season. Honors scores are reported for the previous two sessions for each league.

Consider mental aspects to improve your bowling

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Hall of Fame New York Yankees catcher and philosopher Yogi Berra said, “Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical.” I think we can all agree there are mental aspects, perhaps subconscious, that are important in bowling also. I believe bowlers can use mental imagery and positive visualization to increase scoring.

Mi Vida Loca

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When I was a kid, I wasn't the brightest. One time I was waiting for my big brother Josue to get out of the bathroom. I was patiently waiting at the door, and I started looking around on the floor. For some reason, a circular pill caught my attention. I leaned over and held it in my hand. I was inspecting it to pass the time while Josue was still in the bathroom. I decided to put the pill up my nose. I was like seven or eight, maybe younger? I slowly started putting it up my nose as a joke, but when I stopped pushing it and was ready to take it out, it didn't go according to plan.

Bowlers are people who have talent to spare

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This is certainly a joyous time of the year for most of us, but admittedly it can be stressful. So go bowling during the holidays and let it be stress relief. While bowling, think about these gems (my apologies in advance): In bowling you can get three strikes and you’re not out. Old bowlers never die, they just end up in the gutter. Some of us are infected with “E-Bowla.” What happens in the gutter stays in the gutter. Bowlers do it in alleys — oh, get your mind out of the gutter! Bowling is the only sport where eating might be involved. Being called a pinhead is not necessarily an insult. And, from bowling legend Don Carter, “One advantage bowling has over golf is that you seldom lose a bowling ball.”

I’ve fallen ill

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If you couldn’t tell by the title, college has done me in once more — this time, with a proper diagnosis from someone other than a teladoc. This time, I’ve contracted the flu and COVID.

Decorating for Christmas

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Some of you may or may not know this about me, I LOVE decorating for Christmas. It is my favorite thing ever to do. I will make anywhere I am Hallmark- level of decoration. It is crazy. I will go wild. Give me somebody's card and a Hobby Lobby and I'll go crazy.

Life in Frisco

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Almost 13 years of my life was spent living in Frisco, so moving to the country in Hopkins County was quite a drastic change. Although I enjoy life in the country, the city does have its perks.

Tips on hiring a plumber you can trust

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Whether you own or rent your home, at some point, you’re going to have a plumbing issue. One recent study found that just over 1 in 10 adults needed a plumber in the past year and that more than 1 million adults needed a plumber more than 10 times between 2022 and 2023. Whether it is a running toilet or a burst pipe, how you react in an emergency is important to fixing the problem.