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In honor of Trauma Awareness Month, Sabine County Hospital awarded one registered nurse with the Trauma Nurse Excellence Award. This award represents the excellence that the nurse exemplifies in the knowledge, documentation, and skills in the care of trauma patients. Six nurses were nominated by meeting the above criteria. This year’s nominees were Brian Corley, RN, Jenny Day, RN, Susan Gass, RN, Rachel Horne, RN, Jenna Mathews, RN, and DeAnna Walston, RN. Sabine County Hospital employees voted and this year’s Trauma Nurse Excellence Award Winner is… Jenna Mathews, RN! Jenna has been with Sabine County Hospital for 12 years. She is a very loyal employee and has experience and skills when it comes to caring for trauma and critical care patients. Jenna holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Panola College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Stephen F. Austin State University. Jenna is always willing to be involved in any nursing activity and is always ready to learn and grow in her nursing knowledge. Jenna is certified in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). Congratulations on your award, Jenna! Photo Submitted

Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge 305 with help VFW Post 10351 and 197 had a Memorial Day flag presentation on Wednesday May 25th. Pictured left to right WM Jimmy Childress, flag winner Austin Carranza, Sean Carranza and Paul Cassidy. Photo Submitted

When Hemphills Actors Studio issued a call for assistance with painting backdrops for the upcoming June performance they received more than they asked for. Larry Raines, the current caretaker of McMahon Chapel in north Sabine County, is more than a painter. Raines is an artist, and one of the more interesting people you could hope to spend an hour listening to. He showed up, listened to Leanne Hinkles vision, then started knocking out the scenery, turning plain plywood into backgrounds for "The Sort Of True Tale Of Robin Hood", which is NOT just another Sherwood Forrest spinoff. June 16-19, come for the entertainment, just don't forget to enjoy the scenery. Be on the lookout for a closer look into the life of Larry Raines...shoe shiner, Veteran, artist, and so much more. Reporter photo by Bill Dodson

The first reall weekend of summer kicked off with Harbor Light Marina hosting Tebo Creek Winery for a tasting on the lake. Owners of TEBO, Monica Butler, Dawn Procell and Henry Alvarado were there to serve. Reporter photo by Kenny Wick.

With so many different cat foods on the market, it can be difficult to choose the best option for your feline friend. When it comes to cats with illnesses and chronic conditions, prescription foods are a great option for giving your cat the tailored diet it needs.

Pineland VFD had the grill going and the boots out on the square in Pineland Saturday, with tortilla wrapped home made sausage to hungry travelers. Melinda Blansette, owner of SMC Sales and Services in 6 Mile, stopped in to pick up lunch from Volunteer Kim Rhames. For all volunteer fire departments fund raising is an ongoing effort, with operations dependent on the success of days like this. It's up to us to do our part to support the people who will show up when we call. Reporter photo by Bill Dodson

The end of May brings some new beginnings…the start of Summer, the beginning of hurricane season, the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ok, forget that last one. There may be 7 people in Sabine County that care about that.

Hemphill Garden Club installs new Officers for 2022-2024. Pictured left to right, Fran Hulsey, President, Janis Speights, 1st Vice President, Madelyn Flowers, Installing Officer, Kathy Tanner, Secretary, Janet Pay, Parliamentarian, Bonnie Gutel, Treasurer. Not pictured is Cherri Porter, 2nd Vice President. They meets on the 3rd Thursday of September through May at 9:00 a.m. at 777 Worth Street and welcome you to join them. “Plant Sabine County… I Will, You Will, We Will”!!! Affiliated with National Garden Clubs, Inc., South Central Region, Inc., Texas Garden Clubs, Inc., District III Texas Garden Clubs, Inc., Southern Zone, they provide education, resources and networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, horticulture and civic and environmental responsibility. Their purpose is to preserve, protect and conserve the natural resources of this land and to preserve its beauty. Photo Submitted