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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.

The Blue Star Memorial Highways are highways in the United States that are marked to pay tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces. The National Council of State Garden Clubs, now known as National Garden Clubs, Inc., started the program in 1945, after World War II. The blue star was used on service flags to denote a service member fighting in a war. The program has since been expanded to include Memorial Markers and Memorial by-ways. These markers are used in national cemeteries, parks, veterans facilities, and gardens. On Tuesday, June 4th, the Hemphill Garden Club did the 2024 'Placing of the Wreath' at Sabine County marker on blue Star Memorial Highway, Hwy. 21. In attendance of the ceremony were (L-R) Commander Frank Torres VFW Post 10351, Hemphill Garden Club Treasurer Nancy Vincent, HGC member Bill Dodson, HGC member Barbara Guillory, HGC President Fran Hulsey, HGC member Nola Hall, and Sabine County Veteran's Service Officer Tom (Shorty) Warren.

This beautiful, and very patriotic display is on view at our Hemphill Post Office. At first viewing the display immediately reflects American pride and patriotism. Upon further viewing I noticed the small American flags hanging from the garland at the top, and they were all hanging upside down, a symbol/sign of distress. There should be no doubt in any sane persons mind that our country is definitely in a state of distress, with the only peaceful solution being for all freedom loving Americans to go vote on November 5th, and take this country back. So the question is, was the upside down smaller American flags a manufactures mistake or was it a case of patriotic karma dealing out a hand of poetic justice? If it was patriotic karma, I say 'Well-Played.'