Cook of the Week
by Nathan Straus
      Even when on the job at Brookshire's in Chandler, Nancy Wood is a cooking enthusiast. This cook of the week "just likes to cook", and will even offer advice about cooking to interested people while at work. Wood moved from Tyler in 1978 to live in Brownsboro, and has worked for Brookshire's for 2...
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Want a new copy of The Statesman's pictures?
      The Chandler & Brownsboro Statesman has just established a new system for sharing the pictures our photographers take. Now you can see - and purchase - pictures from the many events and news stories we cover. Viewing pictures is always free.
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Rudolph the rednosed pumping unit
By Bob Bowman
      If you drive through Lufkin during the holidays, be sure to take notice of one of East Texas' most unusual Christmas decorations. For decades, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit," the creation of Lufkin Industries, Inc., the inventor of the balancetype oilfield pumping unit, has helped East Texas...
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Downey graduates basic training
      Chase Downey made Chandler his place of residence one and a half years ago along with us, his parents. He attended school in Brownsboro in 1996 for a short time. Chase was in ECHO Company 3rd BN 34th INF Regt at Fort Jackson, SC, and graduated from Army basic training on November 2, 2007.
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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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Crawford & Poole unite in marriage
      Elizabeth Crawford and Murphy Poole were united in marriage on Saturday, December 15, 2007, at Chandler First United Methodist Church. Officiant was James Griffin of Chandler. Elizabeth is the daughter of Marian and Douglas Crawford of Chandler. Murphy Poole is the son of Amy and Allen Poole of B...
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The Gift of Mercy
      Every woman knows that the best presents come in a tiny box. Mercy is that way. It is the small daily mercies that fill our hearts with wonder. "He still loves me even though my bank account is overdrawn again. She puts up with my football addiction year after year. I forgot to call and thank he...
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Musical worship in Murchison
      First United Methodist Church in Murchison invites you to attend a musical worship service at 11 am on the first Sunday after Christmas Day, December 30, as we recount our blessings of this past year and prepare for a year to praise our Lord.
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Chandler Nursing Ctr.
by Shirley Smith
      Here is wishing your family happiness and blessings going into the year of 2008. I enjoy getting out at night and visiting the evening nurses, and the night nurse. We got to talking about what Christmas really means, and how they celebrate Jesus Christ' birthday. Deanie Miller said she enjoyed w...
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West Lake Baptist
by Naomi Bledsoe
      Christmas Musical: The 40- member WLBC Celebration Choir, presented an Amazing drama supported musical, "Bringing Home Christmas," on Sunday morning. We appreciate all of the cast, singers, stage designers, lighting and sound technicians, and drama coordinator for presenting a first class, eyecatc...
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Meals on Wheels
Menu December 24-28
      (Milk served with meals) Orange Juice Served in Centers MON: Christmas Holiday TUE: Christmas Holiday WED: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, English peas, bread, Jello THUR: BBQ beef, pork & beans, fried okra, bun,
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Letters to Santa
      Dear Santa Claus, Hi. My name is Madison Paige Anderson and I am 7 years old. Thank you for my gifts last year and all of the presents you will bring me and my friends this year. I have been a good girl this year. I would like you to bring gifts for all of my cousins and friends in Mrs. Cotton's...
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