The Miss New Boston Scholarship Pageant sponsored by the New Boston High School (NBHS) Band Boosters held its orientation event Sunday (Feb. 11) at the NBHS Library.

Three generations of musical talent and appreciation were all in one place last week at the DeKalb High Band Hall as longtime former DHS band director Don Foster was joined by daughter Kelli Fannin to lead band students while current directors Rod Naulls and Mandy Touchstone were at a conference for the week.

Two bank branches held their grand opening events this past Monday (Feb. 6) to introduce themselves to the communities od Maud and Redwater.

Valentine’s Day is getting close this week and in DeKalb there will be no better way to celebrate it this year than with a night of entertainment at the State Theatre downtown and the “Love is in the Air” special event slated for Saturday, Feb. 11.

The State Theatre in downtown DeKalb will play host to a night of entertainment on Feb. 11 with the “Love is in the Air” performances just in time for Valentine’s Day and one of the emcees and featured performers will be a man who has overcome much and done it all with his sense of humor still intact.

January is National Blood Donor Month and above all other times of the year, it is the month that presents the most challenges for blood collections. Changing weather, busy holiday schedules, increased cold and flu symptoms and even the winter blues can keep the most dedicated blood donors from making or keeping an appointment to give.

Many congratulations are in order for Steve and Caroline Barfield, who celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary today, January 11, 2012. The couple was united in matrimony in DeKalb, Texas, on this date in 1947.

From babies to donkeys, these cuties flash their biggest smiles.

Every family Christmas tree holds special memories and meaning to those in the home that it resides, but does yours tell a story? Teresa Marshall, owner of Simply Delicious in New Boston, has put together a very special tree that tells her family’s unique history and offers some last minute advice on making family gatherings really sing as residents welcome their family and friends for the Christmas celebration.

Though the parade was rained on ad postponed on its original date, it didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of the Maud community, who showed up to cheer, wave and catch the fun and tons of candy Sunday, Dec. 18.

Santa will be having his milk and cookies with some local children this year rather than alone by their chimney. Santa’s Cookie Shoppe will take place Saturday, Dec. 10, at Simply Delicious in New Boston (309 Hwy 82 West, New Boston). Owner Teresa Marshall welcomes children and parents to take part in the event by signing up that day to come by the shoppe for a fun-filled baking experience and then story time with Santa.

Kim Smallwood entered a contest at a local fitness facility only hoping that she might catch a break and get a hand up in her struggle with her health and fitness goals. Her honest and sincere plea caught the attention of Anytime Fitness staff and especially Physical Trainer Jeff Pickett.

Arrest Warrants have been issued for the following individuals for violating their promise to appear in the De Kalb Municipal Court.

By Woody Morgan