Cook of the Week
by Nathan Straus
      Wanda Gandy is one of the Edom Market and CafØ's premier pie chefs. She has worked in the restaurant along FM 279, just a short jaunt from downtown Edom for nine months. "I got tired of sitting at home doing nothing," Wanda said.
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The doctor is in
Freeze it before you Sneeze!
By Dr. Tariq M. Vora
      With the onset of Spring and the Summer being just around the corner, we all wish to go out and enjoy the fresh breeze and looks of the dark green trees of East Texas. However, some of us come back home sniffing, itching and sneezing. Welcome back, Hay Fever!!!
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Construction continues
      Volunteers who have been working on the construction of a new fire station for the Edom Volunteer Fire Department are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
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MISD cancels school elections
By Nathan Straus News Reporter
      The deadline for candidates to file for the Murchison Independent School District Board of Trustees is over, and no challengers have risen to oppose the incumbents. This situation was acknowledged at the April 17 MISD Board of Trustees meeting. The incumbents, Shiree Head, Gerald Wood and Rusty A...
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BISD Kindergarten registration in May
      Kindergarten pre-registration for Brownsboro and Chandler Elementary schools is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7-Thursday May 8 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at each of the elementary campuses.
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Meals on Wheels
Menu April 28-May 2
      (Milk served with meals) Orange Juice Served in Centers MON: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, peach cup TUES: Fried catfish, pinto beans, seasoned carrots, bread, fresh fruit WED: Chicken pot pie, seasoned zucchini, Harvard beets, wheat bread,
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$29,063 returned by Henderson County Hot Check Division
By Nathan Straus News Reporter
      County Attorney James Owen released a report detailing activity in the disposition cases filed through the County Attorney's office during March of 2008. The total number of cases reached 281 for March, and up to $173,036.
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Chandler 4-H performs well at Henderson County Livestock Show
      Chandler 4-H historically has been a formidable presence at the annual Henderson County Livestock Show. 2008 participation was no exception. The following exhibitors achieved placements as noted: Devin Carter - 3rd place, Swine; 5th place, Jr. Livestock Judging Team.
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Lions Den Chandler
IT'S SPRING AT LAST!
      The Chandler Lions Club wishes to welcome a new member, John Astrello. John and his family recently became residents in our community, and he indicated he has been attracted to our group because he has been involved in volunteer activities for the past twenty years.
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April in Edom 2008 a great success
By Nathan Straus News Reporter
      The small arts community of Edom, just north of Brownsboro, received nearly 10,000 people over the weekend. The reason was the town's annual April in Edom street fair, and the number of visitors was estimated at 7,500-9,000. Robin Marshall, chairman of April in Edom, said visitors came from all o...
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Celebrate Spring at Blue Moon Gardens Open House
      Blue Moon Gardens celebrates spring at their annual Open House on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 to 5:00. The entire day will be filled with fun and the sharing of garden knowledge and inspiration. Free samples of teatime food will be served. The following speakers will be presenting free programs d...
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Dingler place back on market
By Nathan Straus News Reporter
      The old Dingler place on Browning Street in Brownsboro is on the market again following a massive refurbishing project. The house's yard had been overgrown and the house almost invisible from the front as recently as a year ago.
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