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The unveiling and dedication of two historical markers, Vicente Micheli and Don Joaquin/ Procella Crossing, will be held on Friday, April 6, at 3 p.m. in Lufkin, by the Texas Historical Commission and Angelina County Historical Commission. Both markers are located one quarter to half a mile south of the Angelina River on Highway 59.

Vicente Micheli, a native of Italy, was a prominent landowner and businessman in Angelina County and several other locations in Texas and Louisiana. He is believed to be one of, if not the first, Italian immigrant to permanently settle in Texas, and in 1810, received the first patented Spanish land grant to become Angelina County. He eventually settled in San Antonio, opening a mercantile store there, and referred to himself as “the merchant of Venice.” Over the decades the Micheli name has become Americanized or changed for various reasons but there are a multitude of his descendants.

Haley Flynn, the 14-year-old granddaughter of Rick and Mary Beth Tarver, swam in six individual events and four relays at the 2018 13 and Over State Short Course Meet in Sulphur on February 22-25.

She placed second in the 1000 Free, third in the 500 Free, seventh in the 100 Butterfly and 200 Butterfly, and eighth in the 400 IM. The highlight of Haley’s meet came on the final day when she swam her personal best of18:17.97 in the 1650 Free, or one mile, and stepped out of the pool as the 13-14 year old State Champion. Haley has been swimming for four years with SwimCenla in Alexandria and is coached by Joie Stanley.

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Congratulations to Landyn Leach for being selected the Junior High School Student of the Year for Sabine Parish. Landyn, son of Samantha and Aaron Leach, is a fifth grade student at Negreet and received a check and gift basket from City Bank for his accomplishment. Shown with Landyn is School Board member Leah Byles, Principal Chad Crow and City Bank Officer Jamie Vincent.

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The Many High School Track & Field Team hosted their Invitational Track Meet on March 15. City Bank was happy to donate a check and Gatorade to help with the event. The Many Team was well represented as the boys won overall and the girls placed third. Pictured is MHS Track Coach Andrew Newman and City Bank employee Kristy Miller.

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The Sabine Retired Teachers officers for 2018-2020 were recently appointed. The officers, from left, are President Bill Thomas, First Vice President Shirley Salley, Second Vice President Chris Nolen, and Secretary Mary Anne Russell. The outgoing president is Genevieve Gordon. The Louisiana Retired Teachers Association is the only organization that works to protect the benefits of TRSL retirees. Not pictured is Treasurer Bobby Lewis.

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Women’s History Month is observed annually throughout the month of March in the United States. It offers a time for us to consider the role of women in every sphere of the life of the Nation. One such woman that holds a special place in many DAR members’ hearts is Margaret Cochran Corbin – nicknamed by her contemporaries and known in perpetuity as “Captain Molly.” DAR highlights her enduring legacy every year during Continental Congress when presenting the Margaret Cochran Corbin Award to a distinguished woman in military service. The award honors both historic efforts of this female patriot and a contemporary woman whose own military service carries on the selfless spirit of Margaret Corbin.

Children giggled, danced, squealed, and fished Saturday, February 24, at the Sabine Parish Library.

As they arrived at Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party, they were greeted by the sound of The Cat in the Hat, aka Buster Jordan singing and playing his guitar. After making rice-filled egg shakers, the boys and girls kept time to the music. Some wandered off to fashion a tissue paper Red Fish or a Blue Fish, while others eagerly searched the stacks for pictures of The Cat in the Hat. Two by two the children took turns fishing in the pond for red, yellow, or blue fish. The photo area overflowed with colorful props, and phones flashed as the party-goers posed. Many of the boys and girls relaxed by listening to one or more favorite Dr. Seuss books. Before leaving, everyone made sure to stop by the cupcake table for a treat to take home, and parents gathered information about the new program 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. What a fun morning.

Taking a break at the CLTCC Welding and Electrical competitions on Wednesday, February 28 were, from left, Darrell Simmons, coordinator; MHS students Caleb Leach and Shaye Rains, and Donald Dockens.

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MidSouth Bank has awarded $7,000 in FHLB SNAP Grant funds to homeowners Jerry and Pamela Cartinez of Zwolle.

The couple used the funds to purchase and install a 4-ton heat and cooling pump and to make other modifications to their home.

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