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The July meeting of the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce opened with a prayer and Pledge to the flag, followed by a nice lunch provided by the local VFW Auxiliary 10351. Curtis Buckner said the VFW Post is working on becoming more involved in the community.

We reported in last week’s edition the arrest of local business owner Joshua Jurek. On July 1, he was arrested for violating a protective order. He has violated this more than twice in a 12 month period of time, so this violation has actually been bumped from a misdemeanor to a 3rd degree felony, carrying with it the possiblility of a $10K fine as well as a 2 - 10 year prison sentence.

Prior to the annual 6 Mile VFD 4th of July fireworks display, long time Chief Lonnie Johnston introduced the new 6 Mile VFD Chief to the crowd. Jeff Wheatley has been a full time Sabine County resident and 6 Mile VFD member since 2020. He has extensive first responder and fire fighting training and experience from his career with Invista in Orange. Since joining 6 Mile, Wheatley has completed the training course and received his Emergency Medical Responder certification, and will be encouraging all interested volunteers to do the same. He acknowledges and understands the differences in responding to emergencies in a chemical plant and the emergencies that rural volunteers face. Chief Johnston, a 6 Mile fixture since 2005, stated that at 78 years old it is time to pass the torch to the younger volunteers, although he will continue to contribute in any way possible. He may be stepping down from the Chief position, but he will still hold the office of VFD President. Reporter photo by Bill Dodson

Littleton Fowler 305 installed new officers for masonic year 2022-2023 on June 30. Shown from left to right, Wayne Fults, Tiler Troy Pfleider, SD Walter Jones, Chaplain Roy Smith, JW J D Olver, SW Mike Hudson and WM Randy Tomlinson. Photo submitted

23 8th graders made the transition from Junior High, becoming the newest additions to Brookeland High School. This class will have a lot to live up to, but looking at their accomplishments so far, they seem more than equal to continuing the tradition of excellence Brookeland ISD is known for. Graduates are (alphabetical order) Zackary Beatty, Jaycee Beddingfield, Carson Bishop, Annabelle Brown, Dakota Clark-Raas, Olivia Cochran, Brokke Dellenger, Audrie Dial, Augustus Dorris, Kason Duke, Stephen Zack Everett, Emme Greer, Adrianna Lakey, Evan Martin, Braden McCugh, Nathan McMillan, Alexis Morgan, Maddison Petty, Kasey Pullen, Ethan Pumphrey, Madison Regan, Makinley Reynolds, Landon Smith. Reporter photo by Bill Dodson