Cook of the Week
by Nathan Straus
      A postal clerk at the Murchison Post Office, Jo Ann Perry is a loving mother and grandmother. Born in Beaumont, Jo Ann married her childhood friend Bob Perry and had one son, Dirk. The Perrys came to Murchison 37 years ago as a result of Bob going into the dairy business with his brother.
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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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Wilson, Royal unite in marriage
      Lacie Royal of Seagoville, Texas, and Chad Wilson of Murchison, Texas, were united in marriage Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 2:35 in the afternoon at Creek Crossing Assembly of God Church, Mesquite, Texas. Marty Thomas officiated the double-ring ceremony.
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Brookshires earns high award in employment
      Brookshire Grocery Co., parent company of Brookshire & #39s and Super 1 Foods stores, was distinguished as one of the 75 Best Companies to Work for in Texas in the February issue of Texas Monthly magazine, ranking 23rd in the large companies category.
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Meals on Wheels
Menu February 18-22
      (Milk served with meals) Orange Juice Served in Centers MON: Salisbury steak/ gravy, seasoned corn, mixed vegetables, roll, fruit cup TUE: Oven baked chicken, whole potatoes, spinach, bread, cookies WED: Hamburger, ranch style beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bun,
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Religious poetry contest
Poems from area poets sought
      A $1,000.00 grand prize is being offered in a special religious poetry contest sponsored by the Sacramento Rainbow Poets, free to everyone. There are 50 prizes in all totaling almost $5,000.00. The deadline for entering is March 10, 2008.
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Stamps increasing by one cent to 42 cents on May 12
Forever stamp will still get your letter delivered
      Washington, DC - The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12, 2008. Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change (see below).
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Bertholf guest speaker at Kappa Pi meeting
by Lynda McQuaid
      Nancy Bertholf brought the program for Kappa Pi chapter members on Thursday, February 7, 2008. Members met at the home of Fay Blackwell to hear Nancy speak about her experiences in publishing books in Indigenous Languages for South African school children.
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ETMC-Athens urges flu vaccination
      It's not hard to come by flu stories these days. Most people in Henderson County either have their own to tell or know someone who does. Louise Graham, a registered nurse and director of infection control at ETMC-Athens, has a bit of advice for those who have not had the flu or been vaccinated ag...
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Friends and Flowers Garden Club news
by Dixie Taylor
      With Christmas and New Year's Day behind us and Valentine's Day just ahead, it's hard to believe the middle of February is almost here. They say "time flies when you're having fun," and that sure rings true with the Garden Club ladies. On February 6th, it was a day spent in Canton, Texas having...
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Checklist Charlie
Motorcycles, golf and Valentine fantasies
      Today's column is for gals only. Just in case you haven't already figured out how guys think. Essentially, God created Eve by cloning Adam who contributed his DNA from a rib bone while under general anesthesia. Supernatural, but not too complicated when you think about it.
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