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In the neighborhood of 1,000 members, individuals, families, businesses, 12 Board members, 52 years of serving the Toledo Bend Lake area, showing no signs of slowing down. Many of the programs established years ago are still are growing , new programs are taking shape as growing membership brings new ideas. Last week we gave a timeline of a few of those ideas, this week we had a chance to see one of the more popular ideas in action.

The annual Lions Club, Hemphill Chapter banquet was held Thursday evening at Fin and Feather Resort with guest Past District Governor Ed Stiles on hand to conduct the induction of new Chapter officers. Stiles presented incoming President Pebbles Leach with a Limited Edition Lions Club medallion after he introduced the 2022-2023 officers to the gathering. Those holding office this year include 1st VP Jack McElroy, 2nd VP Mike Butcher, 3rd VP Darla McDaniel, Secretary Mick Leach, Treasurer Dee Schrieber, Membership Chair Lynda McElroy, LCIF Coordinator Lloyd Williams, Tail Twister Rhonda Williams, Marketing/Communications Chair Rebecca Felts, and Director John McDaniel.

National Flag Week starts on June 12 every year. It is a day for all Americans to celebrate and honor the flag, its designers, and its makers. The flag represents all the 50 states of the country that together form the United States of America and its citizens. It is a week for citizens to pause and recognize the greatness of their nation and its people. The American flag has a proud and glorious history, and many brave soldiers have died defending it. Some also observe this week as a way to honor veterans and servicemen.

Hemphill Garden Club celebrated GARDEN WEEK by planting in front of the high school sign and at the Garden Club House on Worth Street. Pictured above Fran Hulsey, Bonnie Gutel, Kathy Tanner & Janet Pay Below: Janis Speights, Kathy Tanner, Fran Hulsey, Janet Pay.

Summer is upon us and folks are spending more time enjoying our waterways. Boating, fishing, and swimming are great ways to spend an enjoyable day. Unfortunately, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, even to the most experienced folks. Here are some safety tips that will help keep dangerous situations from happening, or at the least, help us be better prepared should a dangerous situation occur. Hopefully these tips will help insure a safe and enjoyable outing.

The regular meeting of the WSISD School Board was held on June 6, after being called to order by Board President Lisa Lane. There were no public comments to be made.