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Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Here we are in January of 2024. Can you believe it? We hope you had a safe and happy weekend celebration of a new year. In our next column, we will share our 2023 accomplishments and the …
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1/4/24 10:01 AM
Corner Column
Five years ago BP (before the pandemic) we wandered into Wood County to take on the task of publishing the Monitor.
It had been part of a larger newspaper group for several decades (of course, …
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1/4/24 10:00 AM
Sports Beat
The 2023 season was a unique football year. Fourteen times in UIL history have more than one East Texas team won a state title in the same year. Of those seasons, it has happened that East Texas …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/28/23 10:59 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/28/23 10:59 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
What a fantastic afternoon on Dec. 14. It was our annual Open House and it was the best attended in many, many years. So grateful to those that attended, prepared refreshments, visited with us, and …
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By Librarian Mary Hurley |
12/21/23 09:47 AM
Quitman Library Connections
During the Christmas holiday, the Quitman Public Library will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26. The public wi-fi will be available for patrons who have the network and password.
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By Librarian Delene Allen |
12/14/23 02:57 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
The last month of the year is here. Are you exhausted already? A lot happened the first weekend in December. Bake sale, snow hill downtown, Celtic Christmas Festival, League of the Arts bazaar, fun …
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By Librarian Mary Hurley |
12/7/23 10:15 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
We are in the last few weeks of 2023. Can you believe how quickly time has passed?
Thank you to those who shopped our tiny little book sale on Nov. 18. We appreciate your business. We will do …
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11/23/23 09:47 AM
Corner Column
In the moments following the announcement that Mineola had finished second only to Whitesboro in the state marching band finals, I witnessed some strong emotions from young people who had fallen just short of their goal.
I was not perplexed by the outpouring of tears and expressions of what seemed like grief, despite having just accomplished something great, because I could relate. more
I was not perplexed by the outpouring of tears and expressions of what seemed like grief, despite having just accomplished something great, because I could relate. more
By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/23/23 09:47 AM
photos@wood.cm | 11/23/23 09:47 AM
Corner Column
Larry Tucker's retirement was not planned, but something that developed over the last several months as health issues decided to take charge of Larry’s path in life.
That’s a real shame because his passion for Quitman and for covering the news and sports has never diminished. His body just decided not to cooperate. more
That’s a real shame because his passion for Quitman and for covering the news and sports has never diminished. His body just decided not to cooperate. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Greetings all! The holiday season is upon us. Lots of things to celebrate and remember.
Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11 with our great hometown parade. We thank our veterans for their service. …
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11/9/23 09:58 AM
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After more than four and a half decades of covering school budgets and finances, I consider myself slightly above average at understanding such things.
So there was massive frustration when the …
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11/2/23 12:36 PM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
It’s that time of year when people dress up and tell ghost stories and have fun with make-believe.
We will be downtown as part of the Downtown Trick or Treat. We will set up beside the …
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By Librarian Mary Hurley |
10/26/23 08:15 AM
Quitman Library Connections
The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is hosting a Fall Book Sale Oct. 31-Nov. 3, in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. Friends of the Library invite the public to join this …
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10/19/23 07:14 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Happy Fall. I missed the last deadline due to attendance at a conference in Wichita, Kan. Did you know tarantulas migrate in the fall? That was a surprising discovery on the road to the …
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10/12/23 03:05 AM
Quitman Library Connections
The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is planning a fall book sale Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room.
Officers for FY24 are President Jackie Blalock, …
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10/5/23 02:35 AM
Corner Column
Just like every class before it and every class since, the high school Class of 1973 tossed its caps in the air and went forth to change the world.
Did we? more
Did we? more
9/27/23 11:53 PM
Quitman Library Connections
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, so stop in and apply for the smartest card around. Library cards are available for those providing proof of residence in Wood County and photo …
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9/20/23 11:46 PM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Finally, we got some much needed rain in many parts of the area. It may not have been a lot of rain, but it was rain. It still exists.
Fall programs are back in full swing at the library.
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9/14/23 06:33 AM
Quitman Library Connections
National Voter Registration Day is this country’s largest single-day non-partisan voter registration drive, and it happens Tuesday, Sept. 29. The Quitman Public Library is participating in the …
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By Librarian Delene Allen |
9/7/23 10:20 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Wow! The summer really flew by. We are gearing up for fun fall programs. We hope you will stop by and see what they are all about. Our air conditioners are working and that’s an added reason to …
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By Librarian Mary Hurley |
8/31/23 12:06 AM
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