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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

The Fifth Annual Spelling Bee, sponsored by Daingerfield Educational Foundation, will be held Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. at the Daingerfield High School Cafeteria, preceded by a barbecue brisket and rib dinner at 5:30 p.m. The Spelling Bee activities will follow the dinner in the cafeteria.
Through the Daingerfield Educational Foundation member’s efforts with the Spelling Bee, last year they were able to approve and fund grants totaling $11,715 to South Elementary, West Elementary and the Agricultural Department.
“Because of these efforts, students and teachers in each of the campuses have benefitted,” said John Bryan, president of the Daingerfield Educational Foundation. “We would not have achieved this success without the generous contributions from businesses and civic organizations.
 

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
R.C. and Maxine Edwards of Lone Star celebrated 70 years of marriage on Jan. 20. The couple was married on Jan. 20, 1944, in Big Rapids, Mich.
Shortly after they were married, the couple moved to Kilgore where Mr. Edwards began work at Gulf Oil Company. They remained in Kilgore for 19 years where all three of their children were born. Mrs. Edwards worked at J.C. Penney in Kilgore, until the birth of their first child.
 

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

Anthony Hopkins, 45, of Lone Star, was arrested Jan. 15 and charged with aggravated kidnapping and trafficking of persons, according to Lone Star Police Chief Larry Fleet.
“On Jan. 13 at approximately 11:27 p.m., Lone Star Sgt. Susan Laake met with the 20-year-old victim who stated she had offered to drive Mr. Hopkins to the liquor store earlier because he was intoxicated and she didn’t want him to drive,” Ch

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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

If you are interested in education and would like to be of service to your school district, signup has begun. Jan. 29 was the starting date to sign up for a place on a school board and Feb. 28 is the final date.
Avinger has no terms up this year. At Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District, Neil Roney for District 1 and Maurice Tigert for District 2 have terms that are expiring.
Hughes Springs has three places coming up for renewal/replacement. Those are Rick Nelson in Place 1, Clint Morgan in Place 2 and Billy Willis in Place 3.
To apply for a position on your local school board, contact the school’s administration office.
 

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

If you would like to be more active and participate in your city government, Jan. 29 is the date for signups for positions in local cities for mayor and/or city council. Avinger will have no election this year.
Daingerfield Mayor Lou Irvin’s position is up this year, along with councils positions held by Martha Campbell and Lonnie Tucker.
In Hughes Springs the positions of council members expiring are Gene Ellison, Lee Newsom and Bill Jones.
 

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The Grand Master of Masons in the State of Texas was in Hughes Springs Jan. 3 to present a certificate commemorating the 125th year of Masonic Lodge #671. Grand Master Jerry L. Martin spoke to over 60 Masons, members of the Order of the Eastern Star, and guests. He wished the Lodge another 125 years of service to the community. The 125-year certificate was accepted on behalf of Hughes Springs Lodge by Worshipful Master Jerry Brock. Janie Brock was hostess for the event, assisted by numerous family members.
Masonic Lodges throughout Texas and across the U.S. are noted for giving scholarships to graduating high school seniors, sponsoring blood drives, and other services to their communities.

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A Daingerfield student, Sydney Elizabeth Spann, has graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi during Fall Commencement activities on Dec. 21.
Miss Spann received a bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies.
 

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Michelle Gibbs of Daingerfield has been named to the distinguished student list at Texas A&M University-College Station for the fall semester.  
The dean’s honor roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the fall semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0.

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A dozen yellow roses that were the prettiest roses ever.
Renea Johnson
Daingerfield

A ring from my children.
Priella Hendrix
Daingerfield

When I was at college in California friends kidnapped me and we did an anti-Valentine party with pizza and bowling.
Ben Pippin
Daingerfield

Full name: Onlie Marie Mcgee.
I have lived in: Omaha for 11 years.
Family: Three daughters, Hanna age 10; Maegan, age 9; Brook, age 3; two sons: Jody, age 9, and Weston, age 1, and husband, Justin Mcgee.
Pets: One dog, one hedgehog, and three turtles.
Occupation: Ranger III/ Interpreter.
One of the best things about my job is: I get to come to this beautiful place every day and work outside.
My ideal vacation is: I would love to go lay on the beach somewhere.
My hero is: My late step-dad Doyle Carpenter because he was a great positive influence in my life.
My favorite TV show is: Grey’s Anatomy, Drop Dead Diva, and Army Wives.
My favorite healthy snack is: A banana.
A cause I most believe in is: C.A.S.A because they care so much about the well-being of children.
If I could change one thing about East Texas, it would be: The weather.