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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

The Fifth Annual Spelling Bee, sponsored by Daingerfield Educational Foundation, will be held Saturday, 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

Grady James is celebrating his 94rd birthday Jan. 24.  Mr. James was born Jan 24, 1920, in Naples. He was a bus driver for Hughes Springs Independent School District for over 40 years and a mechanic for McMillian Motor Company for over 30 years.

Hughes Springs Varsity Cheerleaders leading cheers at the Jan. 14 basketball game in the back row, from left, are Logan Wilson, Kaitlen Martin, Kendal Sands, Kayla Watkins and Macy O’Dell. On the front row are Lyndsey Anton, Kyla Qualls, Denver Kidwell, and Kali Calcote.

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

Full name: Ashley Gray.
I have lived in: Lone Star.
Family: Mother, Jennifer; father, Stephen Gray; grandmother, Ouida Michaels; and two brothers and five sisters.
Pets: A dog , Bugsy and a cat, Diva.
Occupation: Service personnel for Latoof Partners in Daingerfield at McDonalds.
One of the best things about my job is: The people I get to meet.
My ideal vacation is: I want to go to the Bahamas.
My hero is: My friend and partner in crime, Brock. He showed me there is so much more to life.
My favorite TV show is: Ridiculousness.
My favorite healthy snack is: A vegetable tray.
A cause I most believe in is: Finding a cure for children’s cancer.
The person who has influenced my life most is: My mother. She shows me I can do so much with so little.
The scariest thing that ever happened to me was: Being T-boned in the middle of an intersection.

10 YEARS AGO
Josh Howell of Branson will entertain at the Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce banquet.
Avinger Homecoming nominees are Darya Manchester, Kyle Downs, Larrimy Starr, Sara Loyd, Wesley Keenan, Whitney Samples and DeMarcus Darnell.
Kay Lowery retires after 30 years as a teacher in Hughes Springs.
20 YEARS AGO
The grounds of Harold Nix’s offices are starting to take shape in downtown Daingerfield.
Dr. Larry Howard of East Texas Medical Center of Hughes Springs was named medical director of Hughes Springs Convalescent Center.
‘Beethoven’s 2nd’ is now showing at the Morris Twin-Cinema in Daingerfield.
30 YEARS AGO
Piggy Wiggy Supermarket moves its store into Jones Shopping Center in Daingerfield.
Lt. Commander Thomas Hill of the United States Naval Academy recently spoke to Dee Drake’s science class at Daingerfield Junior High School.

Annual Clergy Banquet
The Annual Clergy Banquet sponsored by the Piney Woods Civic Club  will be held on Feb. 1, at the West Elementary Cafeteria. Fellowship begins at 6:30 and the program begins at 7 p.m. Chicken spaghetti will be served.

Signup for WATCHDOGS
South Elementary School signup for WATCHDOGS will be held on Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. at the cafeteria.  The program will be ‘desserts for dad.’ If you have any questions, call Denise Smith at 903-285-5115.

Music City Texas
Music City Texas Theater will host Travis Tritt on Jan. 25. For information, call 903-756-9934 or go to www.musiccitytexas.org.
    
Walk
The Daingerfield State Park will host ‘Walk your way through January’ on Saturdays during January.  The ranger-led hike will begin at 2 p.m. For further information, call the park at 903-645-2921.

Citizen is concerned about state of country

Seven elected and appointed Morris County employees were recognized for years of service by Morris County Judge Lynda Munkres at the county employee Christmas luncheon Dec. 13 at the courthouse annex. Honorees, from left, are Deputy Peggy Connor with 15 years; Deputy Ross Dickson with 10 years; Nancy Stirl with five years; Judge Munkres; Sgt. Lashawnda Banks with five years; Deputy Clerk Jan Lester with 15 years; District Clerk Gwen Oney Ashworth with 15 years; and Commissioner Weldon Lilley with 10 years.