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Martin’s Corner Gift Shop in Milam has now added U-Haul to its business. They have the big trucks, the pull behinds, the dollys. They have it all. I spoke with Jennifer Vickers – Mgr. about the new business and she told me that Sheilah Martin – Owner, wanted to enlarge store inventory to better serve the community. Not only have they added clothing and furniture to the store inventory, they are now a new U-Haul dealer. And soon, they plan to build storage units as well! Located across the street from the Milam Post Office, their new store hours are Tues. thru Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Their phone number is 409-625-0299. Go check them out!

Saturday the VFW hosted women veterans with a luncheon. Pictured left to right, Darlene Elmore, US ARMY, 1988-1994, Bess Elmore, US ARMY, 2010-2015, Jennifer Manasco, US ARMY 1992-1996, Misty McDaniel, US ARMY 1987-1989, Davon (Davy) Vanek, US MARINES, 1987-89, Carol Waller, US Army, 1974-1994 and Lucille (Wright) Jarrell, US ARMY, 1942-1946.

This group of dedicated Democrats from Sabine, San Augustine and Rusk Counties gathered April 30, to hear Congressional Candidate Jmar "J.J." Jefferson speak about the importance of leadership, fresh ideas and goals for his election to Congress. He was invited by Sabine County's Community United organization and spoke eliquently of his family, his faith and his dedication to ensure everyone has an opportunity to succeed. Shown, front row, left to right, Lillian White, Danielle Artberry, Eartha Owens, Gini Huffman, Jrmar Jefferson, Denise Stewart, Sara Dumas, Barbara Mitchell, Susan McCulley, Lawandra Smith and Ola Moore. Shown, back row, left to right, Kenny Bonds, Christine Gephart, Robert Gooch, Phil Yocom, Jason Huffman, Rev. Steve Miller, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Robert Fitxpatrick, Charles Mitchell and Viron Barbay.

Sabine County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting Monday, May 9th, and after opening prayer and pledge of allegiance, accepted the minutes from the last “special” meeting. There were no Line Item Transfers or necessary Budget Amendments to be discussed.

If you have not had the great pleasure of meeting Sabine County Woman of the Year, Lucille Jarrell, you are missing out on one of the most fascinating ladies of any generation. Born Lucille Wright on Feb. 28, 1921 in Alberta, Canada, Lucille was six-years-old when the family moved to Oklahoma and began to farm. After completing school, she entered Nurse’s training in Enid, OK from 1939-1942.

Sabine County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month was awarded to Lost Frontier RV Park and Marina for the month of May. Featured above are staff members (left to right) George Stephen, Taren Bass, Katelyn Thaxton, Ross Shaddock, Tonya Morris, Billy Davis and JW Breckinridge. Photo Submitted

Marcia Cassanova stars in the one woman show, “The Lady with All the Answers” this weekend. Do you know about The Actors Studio Inc. ? Well, it's time to find out at the Ribbon Cutting this Thursday, May 12 at 11 a.m., located at 160 Main St. just off the square in Hemphill. They have only been here a few months and are making great waves. Come for popcorn and support live theater by an active group of folks in the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce.