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The Morris County Retired School employees met Feb. 18 in the elementary school library of Pewitt School. The meeting was opened by President Bonnie Wommack, followed by the thought for the day. The treasurer’s report was given and no minutes were read in the absence of the secretary.
In recognition of Black History Month, Becky Munn and Reita Clayton showed a VCR tape of Dr. Bigers speaking in 1989 telling how P.Y. Gray had asked him to paint the mural that is in the library.
After reports from other committees, the nominating committee offered a slate of officers for the coming year. Elected by unanimous vote were Glenn Dunaway, president; Claudia Traylor, first vice president; Janette Cook, second vice president; Wanda Ruth Moore, secretary; and Carolyn Adkins, treasurer.
Mrs. Traylor and Mrs. Cook were elected to be voting delegates at the TRTA State convention April 9 through 11 in Corpus Christi.

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

The Hughes Springs 4-H Club had two teams to represent Cass County at the District 4-H “Food Challenge” at Texas A&M Commerce. The junior team’s name was “4-H Fondues,” and the mixed team’s name was “French Toast Mafia.”
The 4-H Food Challenge was developed by county extension agents to address the need for a new, ‘highly charged’ foods experience. Modeled after such competitions as the Food Network’s Iron Chef, it allows teams of 4-H members to create a dish using only a predetermined amount of ingredients. From these ingredients, 4-H members must identify, prepare and then present information related to the serving size, nutritional value, and cost of the dish. Throughout this energized process, the 4-H members are demonstrating their culinary and food safety skills to judges and on-lookers.

What color is the Easter bunny?

White.
Haley Downs
Avinger

White. All Easter bunnies are white.
Kourtlyn Dowell
Avinger

White, because bunnies are white. Some are brown.
Andrew Grogan
Avinger

Full name: Douglas Stewart.
I have lived in: Hughes Springs.    
Family: Wife – Jessica Stewart.
Pets: One dog, a black Lab/Border Collie mix named Toby.
Occupation: Network administrator at Hughes Springs Independent School District.
One of the best things about my job is: Every day brings something new.
My ideal vacation is: A trip around the U.S. to see museums and explore the history of our country.
My hero is: My grandfather. He overcame great adversity in his life and always stayed positive and grounded in Christ.
My favorite TV show is: USA’s Psych.
My favorite healthy snacks are: Oranges.
A cause I most believe in is: The mission of Christ.
If I could change one thing about East Texas, it would be: Humidity.
The person who has influenced my life most is: My wife. She has been a constant source of strength and support, and I wouldn’t be who I am without her.

10 YEARS AGO
Steven Schindler places on the undergraduate honor roll at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Hughes Springs takes top honors in District 18-2A opener with Redwater by claiming top honors in the Linden-Kildare Invitational with a win over Harmony.
Daingerfield Lady Tiger Ascendra Peters was named First Team All-District by the league coaches.
40 YEARS AGO
Two Mustangs placed on the All-District Team. Kevin Terry is senior post man and Ricky Roquemore is a consistent performer.
Charles Wallace was appointed by the board to fill the vacancy by the resignation of Ricky Harrison to the Hughes Springs School board.
The three boys selected to represent Hughes Springs at the Texas American Legion at Boys State were Mike Burke, Ricky Rainwater, and George Fite.
 

Music City Texas
Music City Texas Theater presents J.D. Souther April 12 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 903-756-9934 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
Book Study
Ladies 18-49 are studying from Stormie Omartian’s book “The Power of a Praying Woman” Sundays at 9:45 a.m. The ladies meet at Mt. Mitchell Church of Christ, 6238 FM 144 North.
 
Basketball Tournament
The Black Community Scholarship Basketball Tournament fund-raiser will be held March 22 and 23 at the Daingerfield High School gym. All teams interested in helping or playing, contact Margine Mims at 903-645-4693
 
New Hours
The office of Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace and municipal judge for the city of Hughes Springs Gina Bassham changed hours effective Feb. 25. The office will be closed on Mondays, and open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. including lunch hour Tuesday through Friday.

Members of the Daingerfield Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mama Dear’s at 104 Webb St. in downtown Daingerfield. The restaurant opened for business a few months ago and is owned by LaShonetra Green.

Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for students at two-year colleges, installed new officers at an induction ceremony at Northeast Texas Community College. The newly-elected officers from left, are Katie Worthey of Mount Pleasant, reporter; Stephanie Murphy of Gilmer, president; Jerry Ostrom of Mount Pleasant, historian; Dillon Gardner of DeKalb, parlimentarian; and Heather Humble of Hughes Springs, vice president.

The following persons were booked into the Morris County Jail in January:
Jermaine Whetstone, 25, Naples, driving while intoxicated.
DaChanh Truong, 46, Dallas, restriction of consumption of alcohol.
Terry Neal Truitt Jr., 26, Gilmer unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, DWI, and driving while license invalid.
Johnny Wayne Wilson, 64, Pittsburg, DWI.
Jason Wade Carpenter, 40, Daingerfield, no tail lights, three counts of driving with license invalid, three counts of failure to appear, and three counts of failure to maintain financial responsibility.
Kyle Edward Carpenter, 42, Mount Pleasant, court commitment, possession of controlled substance.
Marty Ray Romero, Patterson, La., possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief over $20,000 and under $100,000.
Justin Lee Hartung, 26, Pineville, La., possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief over $20,000 and under $100,000.