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Who are your heroes?
By Chad Wilson
      Hero: a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities, one that shows great courage -Merriam Webster Online Dictionary. From childhood we all develop our own sense of what a hero is, and what they mean to our lives.
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Keeping our promises to America's heroes
      Abraham Lincoln best described our everlasting commitment to our soldiers when, on behalf of a grateful nation, he pledged, "to care for him who shall have borne the battle." Today, caring for the health of those who have fought to defend freedom continues to be one of the federal government's mos...
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Texas economy: Opportunity and optimism
      Texas was settled by men and women seeking a new life and a chance to own property and be successful. It is reassuring, in a time of rapid change everywhere, that at least one factor remains constant-Texas is still the land of economic opportunity.
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Water and oil do not mix
by Charles C. Hall, Ed.D
      "We shall not become a theocracy. " - John Adams - 1776 "Religion should be something personal. It should not be the concern of the state ... " - Asma Johangir Ms. Johangir is the first female barrister in Pakistan. She was not permitted to attend her classes at the University because ...
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Parkside Shores Luau set for Saturday, August 11
      Parkside Shores Clubhouse and Pool, FM 315, 9 miles South of Chandler will be the place to be on Saturday, August 11, 2007, 10:30 a.m. for a Luau! Food serving begins at 11 a.m. "It's going to be bigger and better than last year!
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Grand Representative
      Kayla Glidewell or Murchison received a Grand Representative position to Maine, Mississippi and Missouri while she attended her Grand Assembly in Amarillo, Texas with her Masonic youth group. She received her Grand Cross of Color and is a proud member of the Cedar Creek Masonic Lodge.
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Perry named to A&M honor roll
      College Station, July 25, 2007 - Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the spring 2007 semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. The Dean's Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the fall semester who have maintained a 3.75 o...
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TMF opens joint replacement center
Patient "group" approach offers faster healing, recovery
      Tyler, TX - According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in 2004, over 600,000 Americans had knee or hip replacement surgery. Until recently in east Texas, any patient undergoing a knee or hip joint replacement dealt with the prospect on an individual basis. Selfmotivation was the dr...
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East Texas Genealogical Society to discuss websites
      East Texas Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. at the Tyler Public Library in the Taylor Auditorium featuring Lela Evans. Ms. Evans will present a program called "Data Link - Little Known Websites.
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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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Ben Wheeler girl named Kids Kitchen Corral contest winner
      AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Agriculture announced the four winners in the statewide third annual Kids Kitchen Corral contest.
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Agrivew: Now is the to remove old plants
By: Rick Hirsch County Extension Agent
      Removing old plants from the spring home garden now is beneficial in several ways. Destroying residue from crops reduces the number of insects, the chance for disease, and, if remnants are added to the compost pile, can give the gardener organic material to add to next year's garden.
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Dream destinations, down home style
      August means last call for vacations. With the sun peeking out of the clouds here in East Texas, I am dreaming of sun-swept beaches and turquoise water. Let's be realistic, however, with school supplies, back-to-school clothes and the price of gasoline, who can afford Acapulco or the Caribbean?
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Texas College news
      The Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) recently released its institutional and individual grade point average (GPA) awards. According to Dr. Billy C. Hawkins, president of Texas College (TC), TC received the Institutional GPA Award and 49 student athletes received the Individual GPA Award.
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Owen: `I am extremely pleased to be serving Henderson County'
      Henderson County Attorney James Owen released figures regarding case dispositions, fine and court costs assessments, and hot check collection figures for the County Attorney's Office. In the six and one-half years Mr.
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Help Us Keep Chandler Beautiful
K.C. Bee Sezzzzz...
      Bailey Renee West, 10, recently moved to Chandler from Corinth. She is the great-granddaughter of Zel and Bill Snow, KCB President. She has become very interested in his recycling project and began collecting bottles, cans and more to bring her great-grandfather each week. Bailey is also the grea...
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Meals on Wheels Ministry, Inc.
Menu August 6-12
      (Milk served with meals) Orange Juice Served in Centers MON: Chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, fresh fruit TUES: Chicken salad on lettuce, tomato, cottage cheese; peach halves, wheat bread,
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