Chandler resident awarded top honor at Math Conference
      Terrell Fenner of Chandler was awarded a top honor during the National Joint Mathematics Meeting held January 6-9, 2008, Dr. Jennifer McLoud-Mann, associate professor of mathematics at The University of Texas at Tyler, announced.
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Cook of the Week
by Nathan Straus
      The Chandler area, specifically the Chandler Nursing Center, will soon lose one of its most beloved workers: Rose Daniels. Rose has worked at the Chandler Nursing Center for nearly five years, but she lives in Kilgore. The colossal drive, about two hours' worth for a round trip, just couldn't rem...
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Chandler Intermediate to host TAKS Parent Night
By Nathan Straus News Reporter
      In preparation for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests, Chandler Intermediate School will hold its TAKS Parent Night January 31 to help prepare families for the testing. The TAKS testing will take place in the spring, with the first tests beginning on March 4.
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Horse and plant sense
Pruning plants and choosing horses
by Rick Hirsch County Extension Agent
      Late winter is the time to complete most pruning chores around the landscape. The fastest period of wound healing is in the spring, so pruning done now will soon be on its way to healing. Pruning cuts are often done incorrectly.
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Down memory lane
by Bette Jones
      A brief look back into some events that happened in 1978, the first year of publication of The Statesman. Wednesday, March 31, 1978 From The Chandler News, written by Mrs. Eva Tompkins: Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Jackson went to Marshall last Saturday to attend funeral services for his cousin.
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Texans can check voter registration status online
      AUSTIN - With the registration deadline to vote in the upcoming Primary Elections fast-approaching, the Secretary of State's Office has launched a new web tool which enables Texans to check their registration status online.
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The United Daughters of the Confederacy
by Sibyl Creasey
      Eight prospective members and guests were welcomed at the Jesse Miller Foster Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy's regular meeting on Monday, January 21, 2008, at the Dairy Palace in Canton.
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Checklist Charlie
Grandparenting: pipe dope and axle grease style
      Pipe dope and axle grease. These are two phrases that never made it into our vocabulary when we were only raising girls. For those who don't know, pipe dope is not narcotics you smoke in a pipe. Thank heavens. My son came home with pipe dope recently.
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News from CES
      The Chandler Elementary reports their news as follows: Happy New Year from Pre-K! We have really learned a bunch since the beginning of the year. Most of the students know their colors, shapes, and how to count to 10 consistently. In January, we will learn about writing letters and measuring. A...
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Meals on Wheels
Menu February 4-8
      MON: Chicken tenders, new potatoes, English peas, bread, sliced peaches TUE: Meatloaf with gravy, macaroni & cheese, breaded okra, bread, fresh fruit WED: Baked chicken, rice, seasoned broccoli, wheat bread,
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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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