A Texas visitor heads South for winter
      Every fall, as the first coldair `norther swings into Texas, millions of part-time Texas residents ride the cold front south toward Mexico. We will all look forward to their return next spring. Texas is the summer home to 31 species of bats, the most of any state. These bats are important links i...
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Cook of the Week
      Imogene Berry spends her days surrounded by animals and sewing. She has three cats, one dog and a sewing and alteration business. Having been retired from her work as an attendance clerk working with Tyler ISD, Berry claims she sews as a form of therapy.
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It's storytime
      Storytime has resumed at the Chandler Public Library. Lynda McQuaid provides entertaining stories for pre-school and older children every Thursday at 10:00 AM.
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Stroke and Osteoporosis screening coming to Chandler
      Residents living in and around the Chandler community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the First Baptist Church on October 8th. The site is located at 204 Highway 31 West in Chandler. Appointments will begin at 11a.m.
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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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Betty Brown Awarded `2007 Representative of the Year'
      Representative Betty Brown has been given the `2007 Representative of the Year' award by TORCH (Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes). The organization is an advocate for the rights of all assisted living and residential care residents in Texas, representing thousands of elderly and aging...
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Meals on Wheels
      Menu October 8-12 (Milk served with meals) Orange Juice Served in Centers MON: Steak fingers, tater tots, mixed vegetables, bread, pudding TUE: Chicken and dumplings, corn nuggets, green beans, bread, fruit cup WED: Beef burrito w/chili, seasoned pinto beans, fried okra, cracker,
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Edom Hosts 6th Annual Festival of the Arts
      The Muses of Edom once again will draw the finest of artisans to this tiny East Texas village for the Sixth Annual Festival of the Arts on October 20 and 21. The Festival -- free to the public -- hosts thousands of visitors each year for this traditional gathering in a sprawling grassy meadow in ...
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Things every young mom should know
      Now that two of my three kiddoes have flown the nest, I am finding I have time to reflect, something I never dreamed of when they were toddlers. I remember having the older moms encourage me and tell me not to worry so much, that it would all turn out fine. It did turn out just fine, after all, b...
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Low-cost vaccination clinic set
      On Saturday, October 20 from 2-4 p.m., Friends of the Animals will hold a low-cost vaccination clinic for all area residents. It will be held at the Friends' clinic in the southeast corner of Highways 198 and 334 in Gun Barrel City in the red brick office strip behind the Chevron station. N...
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