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Cook of the Week
by Nathan Straus
      On an 800-acre ranch 11 miles southwest of Brownsboro lives Donald Thomas and his wife for 25 of his 44 years on earth, Debbie. The two work the DeFord ranch, tending to the cattle, fixing fences, mowing, and all the things that usually go into maintaining a ranch.
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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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Today's Girl pageant comes to Murchison
By Nathan Straus News Reporter
      Murchison Independent School District will be the site of a Today's Girl beauty pageant. The pageant, a preliminary competition for the 2008 pageant, will show in the school cafeteria Saturday, November 17. It is open to girls up to 18 years old. Registration opens at 10 am.
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Area military news
      Anthony C. Fletes Air Force Airman Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Anthony C. Fletes has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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Special Celebration
     Ruby Wine smiles proudly during her 92nd birthday party as she stands next to her son Ed Wine of Chandler. While still very active Mrs. Wine spends most of he time sewing and making gifts for he loved ones.
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Lions Den Chandler
      The Texas Lions Camp, located in Kerrville, Texas provides a summer encampment for children who are physically challenged and those children with Diabetes. Special facilities and equipment allows their participation in swimming, fishing, riding horses and numerous other activities. Normally these ...
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Say no, make your kids happy
      We used to joke that one of our kids would be back for "nine more no's." The first `no' was never enough for her; that child definitely has a future in sales. Seems like every family has at least one child who won't take no for an answer.
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Doggone Dogs
by Charles C. Hall, Ed.D.
      "Love is a many splendored thing..." (line from a song) Why so many people put up with these four-legged mutts, I have no idea. Few of them earn their keep. Most of them lie around all day -- sleeping and scratching. They, of course, rally round when it's chow time. At such times, one never se...
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Down Memory Lane
A brief look back into the events that took place in 1976
by Bette Jones
      Are you feeling a little nostalgic about the good old days? We, here at The Statesman have gone into our archives and decided to give you some "old" news from the past. We have taken excerpts from editions beginning with 1976, the year the paper began.
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25th Anniversary Celebration to feature author Mitch Albom
      Tyler - In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Hospice of East Texas announces an evening with Mitch Albom on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 pm at Caldwell Auditorium, free to the community.
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BIS Pumpkin Decorating Contest
      The Brownsboro Intermediate PTO sponsored a pumpkin decorating contest Tuesday, October 30, 2007. There were 25 pumpkins entered into the contest. The BIS PTO would like to thank their judges Starr Sliter, Tanya Essary, and Janie Morrison for all their help.
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Meals on Wheels
      Menu November 5-9 (Milk served with meals) Orange Juice Served in Centers MON: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese, roll, sliced peaches TUE: Seasoned pork, pork and beans, fried okra, bun,
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