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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

The driver of a 1998 Lexus was issued a ticket for failure to control speed after a two-vehicle crash Friday morning, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Gregg Williams.
“Krystal Westerman, 25, of Mount Pleasant, lost control of her vehicle when it hydroplaned on Highway 49, northwest of Daingerfield,” Trooper Williams said. “Her vehicle struck a 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by Misty Schuerman, 61, of Hughes Springs. Ms. Schuerman was transported by Champion Emergency Medical Services ambulance to Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant for non-life threatening injuries.”

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
Sign-ups for county positions on the primary ballot ended Dec. 9. The primary election is March 4, 2014.
In Cass and Morris counties positions open are for county clerk, district clerk, treasurer, county judge, commissioners of Precinct 2 and Precinct 4, justices of the peace, and district judge of the 276th Judicial District. In Cass County the position of criminal district attorney is also open.
In Cass County on the Democratic ticket, those signing up to run are Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Gina Bassham, County Clerk Jannis Mitchell, Tina Richardson for district attorney and Precinct 2 Commissioner Danny Shaddix.

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

The transition of a new owner at The Springs in Hughes Spring and Windsor Place in Daingerfield was so seamless; most people did not realize the deal was finalized on Oct. 17. Tim Thornton became the new owner of the facilities, having purchased them from his mother-in-law, Jan DeLorme.
Ted and Jan DeLorme bought and began operating Windsor Place in 1994 and followed with the purchase of The Springs in 1998.
Mr. Thornton is in his element at the helm of the nursing centers.

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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

The overpass on Highway 11 in Daingerfield took another hit Thursday morning. Perly West, 50, of Bolton, Miss., was driving a 2007 International 18-wheeler east on Highway 11 when the load he was transporting struck the overpass causing some of the containers to fall on the highway, according to Daingerfield Police Chief Tracey Climer.
“Mr. West was issued a citation for striking a fixed object,” Chief Climer said. “Officer Debra Hunt worked the incident.”

A farming and ranching workshop will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, at Northeast Texas Community College Ag Complex at 6:30 p.m.
The workshop features speakers with the Texas Small Farmers and Ranchers Community Based Organization and local U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies.
This workshop will provide an opportunity to connect agriculture producers with experts from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to learn about available programs such as Agriculture Financial Assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Easements. These outreach workshops encourage an open forum for education and awareness and are open to the public.
For further information, call 903-572-5411 or visit www.tx.nrcs.usda.gov or www.TexasSmalFarmers&RanchersII.

With Christmas approaching, many parents are planning to give their child a new bicycle – maybe even their first bicycle. This is an excellent opportunity to teach children about the importance of wearing a helmet to protect their head. According to National Safe Kids, helmets can reduce the risk of severe brain injury by up to 88 percent, but only 45 percent of children wear bike helmets. According to National Safe Kids, bicycles are associated with more injuries in children than any other product except automobiles. Other studies from the organization found that nearly half of the hospitalizations related to bicycles are traumatic injury to the brain. Helmets should be considered an important part of bike riding.

With magic dust, as I don’t have a chimney.
Nash Johnson
Lone Star

The chimney, and if he gets stuck, he can go back up and come in a door.
Kaidyn Hand
Lone Star

Through a door or a window.
Angel Gonzalez
Daingerfield

Full name: Kathy Dene Woodson.
I have lived in: Morris County the majority of my life.
Family: I have three sons, Randall, Gerald Jr. and Justin; and two grandchildren, Kendalall and Kyran.
Occupation: Medication aide.
One of the best things about my job is: I enjoy it.
My ideal vacation is: I would like to go to Jerusalem.
My hero is: God is my hero because he supplies all my needs.
My favorite TV show is: Matlock.
My favorite healthy snack is: Peanuts.
A cause I most believe in is: Doing unto others as I would like it done unto me.
If I could change one thing about East Texas, it would be: Haha, it is what it is.
The persons who have influenced my life most are: My grandparents. Their story will influence anybody.
The scariest thing that ever happened to me was: When I was robbed at gunpoint in Mount Pleasant.

10 YEARS GO
Jerry Traylor takes the reins as interim sheriff for Morris County.
Whitney Cox of Daingerfield brings home numerous trophies during her first year in competition in Karate tournaments.
Michael Isbell and Jeb Crowson from Hughes Springs FFA showed livestock at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Show.
20 YEARS AGO
Paul Pewitt stampeded Groveton 45-15 in the Class 2A semifinals Saturday night at Chapel Hill Stadium.
In response to a federal suit against Morris County, the county commissioner’s court adopted a redistricting proposal that will create a minority district.
30 YEARS AGO
Daingerfield police officers aided a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent in confiscating a pistol last week that reportedly was used in five bank robberies from the month of May through September.