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The Sabine County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Tuesday (Monday was a holiday), October 15th, and after opening prayer and pledge to the flag, approved minutes from previous meeting. There were no line-item transfers or budget amendments to consider. The Court recognized the purchase of a good/used 2020 Kubota KX080-4SR3 Excavator by Pct.2 so it can be entered into the list of county equipment. Purchase price was below the required level for taking bids but several bids were looked at so the County could be sure of getting the best deal. The County is also looking at purchasing a triple axle tractor hauler (trailer) by Pct.1 but are still looking for the best deal, so no action taken on that purchase just yet.

How many of you readers believe in ghosts? How many are on the fence about this? How do we reconcile accounts of ghost sightings by honest, reputable people who evidently witnessed a strange event? I have never witnessed a ghost sighting personally, but have, I believe, been visited by angels, but that’s another story. Among the strangest ghost stories ever recorded happened in the unlikely state of Maine. I have nothing against Maine, but I do believe that if I were a ghost I would select a more populated area should I want to reveal myself.

Every once in a while, I hear or see something that reminds me of my father. He’s been gone for over 15 years, but his memory is still fresh in my mind.

It's that time of year when the Empty Stocking Program starts up and you can help a child receive a gift and have a happier Christmas. Please pick up your application for the Empty Stocking Program at any of the following locations after October 21st: • Salvation Army, 541 Starr St., Hemphill, Monday and Wednesday , 8 a.m.

The West Sabine Board of Trustees met in regular session October 17. Their agenda was moderate.

Good day to you, all our faithful readers! Our question this week involves the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene in Georgia and North Carolina, namely that of FEMA. To start, I am reminded of FEMA’s response around here to Hurricane Rita in Sabine County a few decades ago.