Lustre News

Bob and Penny Norman have announced the arrival of two grandsons. Chris Scott Williams was born Dec 31 to Chase and Hannah Williams. Ryan and Janet Williams are his paternal grandparents. Dean Joshua Norman was born Jan. 12 to Grant and Holly Norman and joins a brother, Travis. Larry and Beulah Branson of Lustre are his maternal grandparents.

The death of Alfred Schmitt, one of the original members of EMB’s Ember Quartet, was reported. His obituary appears on page five.

Five students from Lustre competed in the Valley County Spelling Bee on Thursday, Feb. 3. Diek Olfert placed second. Cameron Reddig placed fifth and Justin Schiller placed seventh. John Dubose said he was very proud of his students since there were 55 contestants from at least five Valley County schools.

Jan. 28 was awards day at Lustre Grade School. Awards were handed out for perfect attendance and honor roll.