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Angelina College’s Fire Academy earlier this week graduated 10 new firefighters in a ceremony held inside AC’s Hudgins Hall, with those cadets wrapping up the grueling 16-week course in style – including a traditional bagpipe escort.

John Rawls leads the Angelina College Fire Academy cadets’ processional with a traditional bagpipe performance during Monday’s graduation. Ten future fire fighters from Class 24-61 received their recognition in a ceremony held inside Hudgins Hall Auditorium on the AC campus.

The storms that rolled through our area Thursday evening a week ago brought down many trees throughout Sabine County and beyond, causing damage to many homes and properties, as well as many power lines, leaving most of the county without power for several days. The storms that brought about so many hardships to so many people, also brought out the best in people as neighbors turned out to help their neighbors. This particular account of neighbors helping neighbors was relayed to me by Larry and Cyndy Chandler, who wanted to express their love and gratitude for their 'neighbor helping neighbors', Dr. Tom Rach (our very own Hemphill veterinarian, and wearing his hat) and his son Caleb Rach (wearing his blue scrubs from work). They were out in all that weather in the wee hours of the morning, clearing downed trees and debris so that their neighbors could at least get out of their small subdivision and get to work or to town for supplies. Larry and Cyndy wanted to express their appreciation, and for the community to recognize the Rach family for once again, responding to the needs of the community.

The Sabine County Reporter was awarded a Citation of Recognition and sincere appreciation for the consistent wholehearted efforts through which the Newspaper has promoted the Citizenship Education of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. It is this reporters privilege and honor to cover all the activities of the VFW.

Everyone is conditioned to worry. Our conditioning begins as soon as we learn to speak. Since we see everyone around us worrying, we emulate their behavior. There are no limits to what you worry about. You worry about the past. You worry about the present. You worry about the future.

Walking your dog daily is an excellent activity for dogs and owners, alike, because it brings mental and physical stimulation to your pet and creates an unbreakable bond between you and your furry friend. However, as summer approaches and the temperature begins to rise, owners should be aware of the risks associated with walking pets in the heat.

Three VFW Auxiliary members were honored for their dedication for years of service at the Hemphill Auxiliary Post 10351 during Monday evenings monthly meeting. They were President Sherry Thibodeaux, Chaplain Ann Densmore and Secretary Phyllis Buckner. Congratulations and Thank You ladies!

NOAA predicts as many as 25 named storms and 7 major hurricanes from June 1 through November 30 It’s time to get ready for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season which experts predict could bring a record-setting number of storms and landfalls to the Southeast and Gulf coasts.