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The Sabine County Chambe of Commerce held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12th, and after opening prayer and pledge to the flag, approved the minutes of the previous meeting. New Chamber members are Patricia Huffman Smith Nasa Museum and Tina Adair.

The West Sabine Tiger Band plays America the Beautiful during the Veterans Day tribute to our local veterans. The VFW Post 10351 Color Guard posted and retired the colors, and the First & Second graders sang several patriotic songs for the crowd of veterans and students. Also presented were the White Table Cloth ceremony (pictured in front of the band) and Patriots Pen JH Winner essay. This day is for giving thanks to all the veterans who sacrificed so much during the service of their country.

Sabine County Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Corley, RN, as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). A seasoned healthcare professional and dedicated community member, Corley brings over eight years of diverse nursing experience and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care to his new role. His appointment reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to the residents of Hemphill and surrounding communities.

Trust is a diamond in the soul. If we could cherish its quality in ourselves as much as in others, integrity would reign, as I believe it is in heaven. I pray “Thy will be done” in my free will, to be blessed by His grace to have faith, to carry on with choices that make a difference. Our character is measured by our actions.

Where do positive expectations come from? They are most certainly a result of renewing the mind to God’s will, that which is good, acceptable, and perfect. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2).

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Association held its annual conference in October at Yellow Ridge Baptist Church, located on County Road 476 near Broaddus. Pastors of the association participating in the session included, from the left, Raymond Smith, Nedville Missionary Baptist Church; Henry Sims, Kirbyville Missionary Baptist Church; Tommy Walker, Erin Missionary Baptist Church; Robert Hargrave, Yellow Ridge Baptist Church; Melton Sims, Suburban Acres Baptist Church, Silsbee; T.A. Lane, Yellowpine Baptist Church; Alton Harwell, Calvary Baptist Church, Silsbee; Richard Boyd, North Bonami Baptist Church, Kirbyville; Dave Parks, Shiloh Baptist Church, Vidor; and Joe Hinson, Northview Baptist Church, Silsbee. The association includes 12 churches in Sabine, San Augustine, Jasper, Hardin, and Orange Counties and Bro. Parks serves as the moderator this year. Bro. Henry Sims suddenly passed away on Oct. 22, just days after this conference.

“This old guitar gave me my life, my living, and all the things you know I love to do...” John Denver When I was a little girl, my dad taught me how to strum the song “Puff, the Magic Dragon” while he played the chords. I was so proud and definitely thought I was the talented one. Forty- something years later, I can still pick that Yamaha guitar out of a lineup by sound alone.