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Sabine County 4-H had six members compete in the Ronald Barlow Memorial 3-D 4-H Archery Tournament last Saturday at Fairway Farms in San Augustine. They shot at 30 targets varying from an alligator, panther, velociraptor, and an over 6 ft tall sasquatch. Tuff White won second place in intermediate genesis barebow division and Lori Watson won second place in senior genesis barebow division.

Sabine County 4-H had 25 entries in the Sabine County Junior Livestock Show, which is more than double what the organization had the year prior. You have the Grand and Reserve winners, but I wanted to highlight those that won Showmanship, as well. They are as follows: Corbyn Beall Junior Rabbit Showmanship Winner Cason Beall Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship Winner Jake Pay Steer Showmanship Winner There was a speaking portion added to the food division this year and I thought every kid, no matter the program, handled the change well and rose up to the challenge. I was also proud that 4-H broadened the scope of our entries beyond food and animal divisions. We had two enter public speaking, one entered a nicely tooled leather belt into the sewing division, one in art, and two in photography. Chanelle Svehla Ag Extension Agent, SC

Georgia Pacific, Ashley Homestore, Boles Feed, C & S A/C Outfitters, Center Livestock Auction, Inc., CLM Real Estate Holdings, D & M Community Grain, Georgia Pirtle Crop Insurance, Griffin Feed Co., Hemphill Tire Company, Kevin Dutton, District Attorney, Lake Country Chevrolet, Paradise Point Marina & RV Park, Pay Day Bulls, Pineywoods Vineyard, Sabine State Bank & Trust Co., Sell Farms, Sharon Byley - Fairmont Family Practice, The Speakeasy Lounge, United Ag & Turf, Steel Building Supply, Inc., Bill L. Dover Co., Inc., First Financial Bank, Hemphill Barber Shop, Hemphill Flower Shop, Henry Alvarado, Jason 'Bubba' Michael, Kerinda Hines, Randy Blancher, Brad Rekieta, Milam Co Livestock Commission, Triple S Corn Crackin, Great White Goats, Roger Wall, Mike and Pam Metteauer, Paul Engle, John Ashcraft, Daniel Duran, Rockin' C, J3 Cattle, Freeman Cattle, Nash Cattle, Ironosa Enterprises, Inc., William Richards, Millard Smith, Jesse Watson, John Larsen, Larry Dowden, Alvin Beauchamp, Donald Polley, Speedy Lube, Frank's Package Store, Charlie Waldrop, Danny Lindow, Farmer's Feed & Supply, Jim Tyree, William Baty, Lesa Rickenbacker, Angelina Tire, Jeff Coffee, Janet Dragulski, Rave Financial.

Total Premium Sale Raised.

Third Place Steer Owner: Jake Pay - Sold $6,600 Premium Buyer: Weldon and Rita Elliot Third Place Swine Owner: Ryder Dorris - Sold $1,950 Premium Buyer: Scrappin’ Valley Third Place Goat Owner: Nikki Simmons- Sold $1,800 Premium Buyer: Terrill Petroleum Company, Deep East Texas Electric Coop Third Place Lamb Owner: Timber Hardy - Sold $2,000 Premium Buyer: Attoyac Rock Third Place Rabbit Owner: Cooper Collins - Sold $2,500 Premium Buyer: Arlette & Bruce Hoffer, Ernesteen Smith, Jereme & Cerri Smith, Jason & Tracee Collins, Kenneth Smith Consultants Third Place Broiler Owner: Henley Hamilton- Sold $1,250 Premium Buyer: King Ranch, Ford Agri Service Fourth Place Steer Owner: Kahlen Morton- Sold $6,325 Premium Buyer: Bahena Construction, White's Trucking & Excavation LLC, Kinetic Fourth Place Swine Owner: Jaelynn Moody - Sold $1,350 Premium Buyer: Anderson A/C and Heating Fourth Place Goat Owner: Naomi Simmons - Sold $1,500 Premium Buyer: Sabine Abstract and Title Company, Backwoods Customs, Robert G. Neal, Jr., Sharon Byley - Fairmont Family Practice Fourth Place Lamb Owner: Truitt Dorris -Sold $2,000 Premium Buyer: Jimmy Duplissey Fourth Place Rabbit Owner: Spencer Arney -Sold $950 Premium Buyer: Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency Fourth Place Broiler Owner: Jaxson Parks -Sold $1,200 Premium Buyer: Kinetic Fifth Place Swine Owner: Henley Hamilton -Sold $1,400 Premium Buyer: 3315 Boat and RV Storage Fifth Place Goat Owner: Jaelynn Moody -Sold $1,100 Premium Buyer: Danny Bragg, Hammock Furniture, Weaver Brothers Motors Fifth Place Lamb Owner: Kamden Snow -Sold $1,250 Premium Buyer: Stephanie Elliott Fifth Place Rabbit Owner: Levi Smith -Sold $700 Premium Buyer: Daryl and Ellen Melton, Highland Trails Farms Fifth Place Broiler Owner: Joesiah Parks -Sold $1,200 Premium Buyer: Sabine County Farm Bureau Owner: Kaleb Woods Premium Buyer: Shelby Savings Bank, Ritters, McAdams Propane, Shelby Insurance Agency, Quality Sanitation Sold - $8,800 Sabine County Reporter photos by Johanna Vickers.

On May 8, 1945 the Allied forces celebrated Victory in Europe Day after the defeat of Nazi Germany. During the war, more than 1,500,000 military personnel came to Texas for training. There were 142 major military installations across the state, and more than 750,000 Texans served in uniform during the war.

by Cynthia Beard, Director New Adult Book: “South of Nowhere” by Jeffery Deaver; “To Die For” by David Baldacci; and “The House of Cross” by James Patterson. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: “Color Your World” is the theme this year.

Commisioners court opened with a prayer and a pledge, led by County Judge Daryl Melton. Melton then asked for motions to approve the minutes and they were passed. There were no lineitem transfers to discuss and there were no budget amendments at this time, but they were left open for next month.