May 10th, 2011
I went for my once a year bowling trip this past weekend, at Green Acres Bowl, and no it has nothing to do with Tyler’s mega church of the same name. (Does that sound like a slight; because it wasn’t intended to as one. It’s just that the church is huge, and it’s easy to assume that any business with “Green Acres” in the name is somehow connected to it. For some reason however, drawing attention to a churches size, large or small, can be a touchy prospect. Too large and people think you’re a social club, too small and you’re a cult). Sorry, again I digress. While reading on the bowling alley I discovered there are about as many opinions on it, as there are of its Baptist namesake.
First off let me say that the staff was really helpful, a bit overly protective I guess, but really very nice, and they generally took care of all our needs. Now I’m not a good bowler… at all. But I had good time nonetheless. My son was back and forth dropping his ball and retrieving another almost before the first one reached the pins. And it was like that all morning. Suffice it to say, he had a terrific time. The business has changed an awful lot over the years. I read some reviews that must have been written about the time former Vice President Gore was first establishing the internet, because the Green Acres bowling alley hasn’t looked like they described it in over twenty years!
On the plus side, the establishment is neat and clean and relatively inexpensive. It’s also a great place to take the fam, particularly when the weathers bad. If there’s a down side, it’s that there’s no bar or place to purchase food or drinks. But the facility’s not equipped for those added services, and I realize that’s exactly what many Tylerites like most about the place anyway. Our city has a strangely paradoxical and frankly, inconsistent view on the use of adult beverages, even if that use is moderate. Instead, maybe pull into Braum’s, for Ice cream and a cherry lime-aid prior to heading over to bowl a few frames. At any rate, if you’ve not been to Green Acres Bowl in a while, I recommend checking it out, particularly as summer starts to heats up. It’s cheap fun in a cool, family friendly, environment.
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April 30th, 2011
Having lived in the frozen Midwest for a number of years I can testify to the fact that seasonal effectiveness disorder is a real thing. It’s easy to get cabin fever, and generally depressed during the winter months in St. Paul. The sky is perpetually grey and as you drive through the city you can observe the steam pouring from any number of large buildings. The trick to living in those types of cold environments is to find winter hobbies and things to do that get you out of the house and keep you from becoming sedentary. One of the favorite hobbies up north is bowling. The first time I ever went was while living in that northern metropolis.
Growing up in East Texas the weather (even during the winter months) was never that bad. As such, my brothers and I were nearly always outside. Indoor “sports,” like bowling, were just not on our radar; consequently I’m a lousy bowler. Well thankfully, our uncharacteristically cold winter is over and spring is in full effect. But just because it’s beautiful outside doesn’t mean I can’t sacrifice a few spring morning hours to compete in King’s Academy’s third annual Bowl-a-thon.
Every year the staff, students and families of King’s Academy Christian School participate in a fundraiser to help with the School’s expenses and to provide scholarships to potential students who require financial aid. Participants seek pledges and sponsorships from individuals and area businesses. Each student has as their goal to raise one hundred fifty dollars in pledges. Sponsors usually promise a certain amount per pin that the participant can knock over, in three games. The event takes place on May 7th at Green Acres Bowling, and runs from nine to noon. Some of this year’s sponsors include: Primerica, Tech Serve Consulting, Townley Engineering, Write Way, UBS, and Jireh Sanitation. For more information on how to participate or for information on King’s Academy, visit the school’s webpage at www.kacs.net , or contact the office at (903)534-9992.
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September 25th, 2010
Jimmy Johns is a delicious sandwich sub shop soon to be opening in Tyler Texas and several other East Texas cities. They are now open for business in the old Blockbuster location by Lack’s Furniture and Green Acres Baptist Church.
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Keep an eye out for this new lunch time hot spot that will be competing against the likes of Quiznos, Subway, Jersey Mikes, and I think that’s just about it.
Oh ya, Brookshires, Wal-Mart, and Albertsons sale pre-made disgusting sub sandwiches. Why buy pre-made when you can get fresh to order sub sandwiches at Jimmy Johns in Tyler Texas.
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August 5th, 2010
Murphey the Jeweler
Michael Murphey and his family opened their jewelry business in January of 1868. Murphy the Jeweler still serves Tyler out of the little store in the Green Acres Shopping center of off Troop Hwy. All the staff that works there are experts when it comes to jewelry. No matter the value of a piece of jewelry, if it breaks they will be able to fix it.
There is a great selection of jewelry, including wedding bands, engagement rings, necklaces, bracelets, and so much more. One of my favorite things is these bracelets known as story wheels. They sell a short chain for your wrist and all different gold and silver wheels that compose a beautiful bracelet. You can get small wheels that are set with gems or diamonds. Top your beautiful jewelry off with your own charms that hang from your unique bracelet. I am not the biggest fan of wearing watches (although I probably should), but there is a great collection of Rolex watches, with gold, silver, and leather bands.
The most important piece of jewelry that you get is an engagement ring. Murphey has hundreds of choices of rings and wedding bands. They have all different options of diamonds, pearls, emeralds, and rubies, you can find the perfect ring for that special person in your life.
Murphey the jeweler has been serving Tyler through all different economy ups and downs. The friendly staff is still there to help you find that perfect gift for your loved ones.
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April 23rd, 2010
In the past, I have written and posted extensively on Tyler area private schools and other local educational opportunities. King’s Academy represents one of our area’s more unique educational establishments. As a University Model School, King’s college style schedule and admissions process helps to better prepare local young people for the experience of higher education. The School is a non-denominational institution that accepts students from any Christian denomination, and has as its goal to foster and cultivate parental and family relationships.
After six years of operation and somewhere around twenty graduated seniors later, the school is reaching out to the local Tyler community to help raise scholarship funds for students who have the desire to attend the school, but may lack the financial means. As a rule, the school’s tuition runs about one half, to three fourths what is charged by other area private schools, and they remain committed to providing a top notch academic education, in a religious setting, to local families for relatively low tuition costs.
On May 1st King’s Academy will be holding its second annual Bowl-a-thon at Green Acres Bowling Lanes, in Tyler. The students will be collecting individual sponsorships who agree to a “per pin” donation. King’s has also invited area churches, private schools and homeschoolers to come out and participate in the event. The annual fund raiser is a great opportunity to support a local Tyler school, and not for profit ministry. Individuals who would like to participate in the event, in some capacity, whether through donations, sponsorships or bowling for dollars, are encouraged to contact King’s Academy by phone at (903)534-9992. For more information on King’s Academy go to their website at www.kacs.net, or see the following listings also located on this site: Something Different in Education, Something Different at King’s Academy, and Six- Man Football returns to Tyler.
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