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Members of the Hughes Springs Volunteer Fire Department brought trucks and equipment to the Hughes Springs Area Library program on July 25. Children enjoyed playing in the foam the fire fighters sprayed on them to cool off during the seasonably warm morning.

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
Singing has always been in her life, and Julia Beers is closer and closer to cutting albums. She has been singing at various venues around the East Texas area. The 14-year-old, and soon to be a freshman at Hughes Springs High School, started singing when she was 5 years old and started recording when she was 12, according to her father, Greg Beers. She sings pop music ballads.
“She recorded a five-song CD,” Mr. Beers said. “Hopefully it will be out in the next few weeks. A single of that release was out in July called “Good Life.” She helped write the song, along with her producer, Darin Michael Productions of Chattanooga, Tenn.”

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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
Often when tragedy occurs, a person cries out to God, ‘why me?’ A local man’s attitude is ‘why not me?’
Aug. 21 of last year, three members of the Justiss family, CY, Ronnie and Janet, were in a vehicle stopped to make a left turn when it was rear ended, sending the family to three different hospitals.  CY suffered broken ribs and was taken to Longview Regional Medical Center, Mrs. Justiss suffered a broken arm and was taken to East Texas Medical Center in Pittsburg, while Ronnie, the most seriously injured, was taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview.
The family trip to the peach farm led to months and months of hospitals and rehabilitation for Ronnie Justiss. As soon as Mrs. Justiss was released from the hospital, she went to join her husband who was in intensive care at Good Shepherd.

If you are an alumnus of the Northeast Texas Community College’s Agriculture Program, a current student, or interested in visiting NTCC, consider this an invitation to NTCC’s Ag Gathering.  It will coincide with the monthly Farmer’s Market on Aug. 2, beginning at 9 a.m. 
The ag complex computer lab will open for those who would like to register for classes, and experts will be available to assist in choosing classes, declaring a major or even applying for financial aid. The addition of sustainable agriculture certificates and associates degree plans, a new sustainable agriculture instructor and offering of new and relevant courses such as Soil and Water Conservation or Organic Food Production offers the opportunity to start at NTCC and go anywhere.

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Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Doug O’Brien announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help rural public television broadcasters complete the transition to digital signals. Funding is available through the Department’s Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program.
The announcement of almost $2.8 million in available funding is part of USDA’s continued support of telecommunications and broadcast services in rural areas. Funds can be used to acquire, lease or install equipment or software necessary to complete the digital transition.

My mother because she passed away when I was 25 and I wanted to ask her more questions.
Cheri Norris
Hughes Springs
My mother. She was full of excellent advice.

Joyce Howard
Avinger
My mama. I didn’t realize at the time how valuable her advice was.

Jean Austin
Hughes Springs

Full name: Hannah Armie.
I have lived in: Louisiana and Avinger.
Family: Leslie Compton, Roger Messman and Kasie Compton.
Pets: Sophie a Maltapoo and Chester, a Yorkie mix.
Occupation: Cosmotology.
One of the best things about my job is: People.
My ideal vacation is: Going to the beach.
My heroes are: My mom and dad because they are always there for me.
My favorite TV show is: Dog the Bounty Hunter.
My favorite healthy snack is: Nutri-grain bar.
A cause I most believe in is: Finding a cure for cancer.
If I could change one thing about East Texas, it would be: The weather.
The person who has influenced my life most is: My mom’s never turning me away.
The scariest thing that ever happened to me was: An 18-wheeler wreck.
If I had to do it all over again, I’d: Pay more attention to my surroundings.
The most exciting or dangerous thing I’ve ever done was: Wreck my four-wheeler.

10 YEARS AGO
The home of Perot “Bud” Nevin at 112 Harrison St. in Hughes Springs was selected as the Red Radiance Garden Club Yard of the Month.
Blake Walker is the winner of a $50 savings bond, a rod and reel, and a bank with $20 in it for the Big Fish at the ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ contest on Lone Star Lake.
Fire Marshal Jimmy Cornelius has issued a burn ban for the city of Daingerfield effective until further notice.

20 YEARS AGO
Bob Holder accepted a full scholarship to play on the tennis team at Navarro College in Corsicana.
The United States Achievement Academy announced that Vickie Kay Bryson has been named a Collegiate Scholastic All-American.
Action by the Texas Legislature this general session will allow voters across the state on Nov. 2 to decide on increasing an agricultural finance program’s funding authority from $25 million to $100 million.

Blood Drive
Morris County Sheriff Jack Martin will host the Lifeshare Blood Center of Texarkana, at the Courthouse Annex Building in front of the Sheriff’s Office at 502 Union St. in Daingerfield on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 6 p.m.

Football Tickets
Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD will offer the same reserved seat football tickets to the same ticketholders as last year beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, at the administration Office located on 200 Tiger Drive. Tickets not purchased by Monday, Aug. 12, will be sold to the public beginning on Aug. 13. To honor veterans and senior citizens, the Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD is making available a free general admission pass to all activities. Activity cards may be picked up at the Administration office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. These cards entitle veterans and senior citizens (62 and older) to enter all home athletic events and school activities free of charge.

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