From the Editor's Desk
My story
By Chad Wilson
      My venture into the newspaper business was purely by accident, well at least on my part. During my senior year of high school I was one of the first students to take Desktop Publishing. I enjoyed the class a great deal, but had no idea how to expand on that for my future career.
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The Circuit Rider
Were those better times?
      When I think about the old circuit riders, I sometimes envy them. They lived and preached in a time when life was not so hectic. Most of them traveled by horseback and most of the traffic they met were traveling the same way. They had time to speak, and maybe stop to talk. News from one settlement...
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The Statesman receives the Key Award
By Lynda McQuaid
      While under the direction of former editor Wanda Nichols The Chandler & Brownsboro Statesman was awarded the Key Award at the Annual Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Convention in Amarillo, Texas on June 14.
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Military news - Announcements
Chandler Lions Club helps support the troops this Saturday
      Need your dogs dipped for fleas and ticks for free? Are you hungry for a quick lunch in a picnic atmosphere? Want to hear live great country/ western music?
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Basic training graduate
      Air Force Airman Heather L. Beall has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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Wedding announcement
      Justin Beam of Tyler and Julie Green of Chandler will unite in marriage this Saturday, August 11, at 3:00 p.m., Rock Hill Baptist Church, with the reception being held at the Holiday Inn Select in Tyler.
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Exhibitors encouraged to signup for the Henderson Co. Heritage Festival
      Groups with interests in Henderson County history are joining forces with the Henderson County Historical Commission in putting together Henderson County Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 15 at the East Texas Arboretum. It will be open to the public free of charge.
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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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Tyler is bustling with fun
      Back in the 60s and 70s, the young people liked to complain that there was nothing to do in Tyler. In those days, Tyler wasn't exactly a one stoplight town, but let's just say that the street lights went to blink mode after 10:00 p.m. That's a fact.
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New CBACC Member
      Balloons with a Twist, owned by David and Julie McCullough, is the newest member of the Chandler-Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce.
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