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Body by Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter The August meeting of the Pineland Service Club started with the prayer and a fine meal, followed by acceptance of last meetings minutes and the reading of the treasury report.

Body Big brothers, Cohen and Aacen Cordray are excited to announce the arrival of their sister, Ivy Nicole, born Friday, August 12, at 7:34 a.m. She was 6lbs 7 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Aaron and Chelcie Cordray.

Body Each morning, my little class gathers on our rug. I look at the individual faces waiting with anticipation as I ask the same question I have asked every student for years, “How are you today?” We talk about listening to one another as he/she replies.

Body by Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter Chamber VP Mich Leach opened the August Chamber of Commerce meeting with a prayer, pledge to the flag, and a fine meal prepared by Miles to Go (sponsored by Miles and Mom).

Body Chanelle Svehla It seems that most gardeners are wrapped up with their spring gardens. It has been a tough year of heat and dry weather.

Body There are signs that things may be getting back to what passes for normal these days. Gas prices continue to fall… $3.75 locally, $3.39 in Lufkin on the 11th…market prices on lumber is back to 2020 levels, now we have to wait for retail prices to follow.

Body There are many reasons to be concerned about the recent Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress. Not only is the act likely to increase inflation by pumping over $700 billion into the economy, but its restrictions on farming are likely to deplete the American food supply.

Body Shortly after World War I the Gold Star Mothers Club was formed in the United States to provide support for mothers that lost sons or daughters in the war. The name came from the custom of families of servicemen hanging a banner called a Service Flag in the window of their homes.

Body by Bill Dodson Sabine County Reporter Baby steps, little by little, bit by bit, the price of gas is beginning to come down. From a high of $4.65 in Hemphill, it is now down to $3.73 over the weekend.