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I have qualified to stand for election on October 12  for Alderman at Large on the City Council for the Town of Many. I would like to tell you a little about myself, my background and explain  why I want to serve you as your alderman.

When I retired as an associate professor at Northwestern State University in 2011, I asked myself what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.  The answer came quickly.  I wanted to volunteer and give back to my hometown of Many  and its people who have played such an important role in making me a responsible, productive, dependable and caring adult. 

The annual Sabine Back-to-School Rally provided 225 supply bags and canvas backpacks to students in Pre-K through 12^th grade at the annual gathering in the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church of Many.

Over 300 parents, guardians and students flocked to the church gym for a short program, music and school supplies on Saturday, August 3 beginning at 8 a.m.

Elder Mike Cutright of Zwolle provided music as everyone registered.

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Evelyn Bush, a longtime supporter of the Sabine Council on Aging and most recently a member of the Board of Directors, was honored on her retirement at the July Board meeting on July 25.

Director of the SCOA Jeff Morrow presented Mrs. Bush with a plaque and had kind words praising her efforts over the years.

She was instrumental in helping found the Sabine Council on Aging. She retired from teaching to become the Outreach Person for the Council.

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Pink Sisters of Sabine is up and running! The new non-profit organization for breast cancer patients, survivors and their friends and family, held its first Board of Directors meeting in late July. The group will soon host a gathering to share more about Pink Sisters’ goals for serving local breast cancer patients. The short meet, greet and learn more event will be at First United Methodist Church of Many Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August. 22.

“Pink Sisters of Sabine’s mission is to encourage and support women living with breast cancer,” said President Betsy Godfrey, “This group will provide a great opportunity for breast cancer patients and survivors to connect,” she explained.

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The 35^th Annual Tamale Fiesta Poster is sponsored this year by Lorene and Calvin Jones, in honor of their daughter, Staci Lynne Jones Lafitte, who left this world at 33 years of age in 1997.

The poster, created by Richelle Doris of Anacoco, will be unveiled in ceremonies at the Fiesta grounds building on Thursday, September 12 beginning at 7 p.m. p.m. in the Exhibit Building on the Tamale Fiesta Grounds.  The #1 poster, Anniversary Poster and the original painting will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. 

This October’s election promises to be quite the ordeal, as voting for numerous local offices such as tax assessor and sheriff saw multiple locals qualifying for their respective offices.

As is tradition, the race for sheriff had multiple people qualifying for the election.  Incumbent Ronny Richardson (R) will be challenged by Chris Abrahams (I), “Frankie” Howard (R), and Aaron Mitchell (R).

The other big election in the parish will be for tax assessor.  Current assessor Cindy Manasco has announced her retirement, leaving the position open for a newcomer.  Qualifying for the election are Ronald L. “Ronny” Bison (R), Carl Chance (D), Carroll Ellzey (D), Patrick Johnson (R), “Chris” Tidwell (R), and “Donnie” Wooley (I).

With the impending retirement of Clerk of Court Tammy Foster, two have qualified to run for the office.  They include Pollie Brandon (D) and Shelly Salter (R).

Donations from the public boosted funds for the annual Sabine Parish Back-to-School Rally, as United Wat partnered with Walmart collecting school supplies a week prior to the August 3 rally. Tabitha Trewolla, United Way’s Community Engagement Coordinator, right, is shown presenting a $650 check to Mary Gore, chairwoman of the Sabine Back-to-School Rally. The event was hosted at the First United Methodist Church of Many on Saturday, August 3 beginning at 8 a.m. Over 200 students picked up backpacks and school supplies, enjoyed face-painting, music and balloon animals, before a hot dog lunch with chips and Capri Sun, before cool snowcones. See next week’s INDEX for full coverage of the rally. (Photo by The Sabine Index)