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McLean 65th Anniversary
      W.E. "Saint" and Nettie Jo McLean will be honored by their children at a reception on Sunday, July 1, 2007 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Brownsboro United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. They are known to many as "Pa" and "Nana." All family and friends are invited to attend.
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Dungan / Bragdon unite in marriage
      Beth Dungan and Justin Bragdon, both of Murchison, were united in marriage June 23, 2007 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at Leagueville Baptist Church. Officiant of the double-ring ceremony was Bro. Tom Bragdon. Beth is the daughter of Dana and Cheryl Dungan, of Murchison. She is a graduate of ...
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Crossley / Pride Wedding
      Lacy Kate Crossley and Richard Allen Pride were married June 16, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church of Chandler. Officiants were Pastor Terry Davis of Mineola and Reverend Jim Griffin of Chandler. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Crossley of Chandler and the late Carla Sim...
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Hearon 50th Anniversary
      Jerry Lee Hearon and Lois Jean Nobles of Whitehouse, Texas, were married June 24, 1957 in Texarkana, Texas. They resided in Jacksonville for a short period of time after their wedding and have lived in Whitehouse for almost fifty years.
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Seeking Immigration Reform that works
      Americans are increasingly frustrated with their federal government, and with good reason. Washington has repeatedly demonstrated an inability to fulfill its most basic responsibilities, such as enforcing our laws. Now late June, Congress is once again attempting to overhaul our battered immigrat...
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A missed opportunity on energy
      High energy costs have a tremendously adverse impact on our economy and our daily lives. Studies have shown that each time oil prices rise by 10 percent, the negative effect on our national economy results in the loss of 150,000 American jobs. In addition, the U.S.
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High Honor
      NAVY MARINE CORP ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL-- Cpl. Jamey Copeland, Camp LeJune N.C., son of Renee & Wesley (Bubba) Price of Edom and the late Jeff Copeland, while on tour in Iraq received the Navy-Marine Corp. Achievement medal. He is scheduled for a 6-month medical cruise in January. Jamey is the grandso...
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Statesman office closed on July 4
      The Statesman will be closed in observance of Independence Day, Wednesday July 4. Those who send in news by email or fax can still do so by noon Monday, July 2. Advertising deadline is noon on Friday, June 29 for the July 5 issue. This includes all display and classified ads.
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LOOK WHO'S NEW
      Jack, Tabitha and big sister Hailey Duke of Chandler announce the birth of Jack Haiden Duke. Haiden was born April 12, 2007, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19-1/2 inches. Grandparents are Juanita Duke of Chandler, Billy Wayne Duke of New Mexico and Bill and Spicey Dunn of Oklahoma.
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Here's To You America
      The following individuals are proudly serving the United States of America in the Armed Forces. The Chandler, Brownsboro, Moore Station, Murchison and Lake Palestine communities are proud of you! For those who are serving overseas, we await your safe return.
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TFFC gearing up for July 4 fireworks
      ATHENS, Texas-Preparations are under way for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. The show will last approximately one-half hour and is one of the biggest in East Texas. Even though July 4 is a holiday, the center will be open to visitors during regul...
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TVCC Honor Roll & Honors List
      Trinity Valley Community College has named a number of students to the President's Honor Roll and Honors List for the spring 2007 semester. TVCC students named to the President's Honor Roll must complete at least 12 semester hours with a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.
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Agriview: Chinch bugs and more
by Rick Hirsch
      The southern chinch bug is one of the most important insect pests of St. Augustine grass in Texas. Although the southern chinch bug is primarily a pest only on St. Augustine grass lawns, it occasionally may feed on zoysia grass, centipede grass, bahia grass or bermuda grass.
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Summer Camp safety tips
      Soon millions of children and teenagers will be heading off to day and sleep away camp for the summer. In light of the current skin cancer epidemic, parents should be sure their child's camp is sun safe. Just one blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles a person's chances of developing m...
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Summertime tax tips from the IRS
      HOUSTON - Summertime may be get-away time, but you can't get away from the tax implications that accompany most financial matters. So check out these tips for newlyweds, working students, parents with children at day camp, and moving ... and have a great summer!
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Food safety tips for a safer Summer
      (SPM Wire) With the picnic and barbecue season upon us and the weather heating up, it's important to keep some timely food safety tips in mind when gathering with friends and family.
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Help Us Keep Chandler Beautiful
      Hey Dudes.....You missed a good meeting of KCB Thursday at 7:00 P.M. Next meeting will be the third Thursday in AUGUST. There was a good crowd. Ideas were discussed about placing flags on the weekend prior to July 4th. If you have a group of kids with nothing to do.......the KCBers could use them ...
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Meals on Wheels Ministry, Inc.
Menu July 2-6
      (Milk served with meals) Orange Juice Served in Centers MON: Salisbury steak/ gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned mixed vegetables, bread, fresh fruit TUES: Fried chicken, whole kernel corn, green beans, bread, cookies WED:
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