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Three women were honored this past weekend with the Keys to the City of DeRidder for their dedication and service. Among those honored, Lue T. Smith, Jonnie Mango, and Estella Scott. Estella Scott worked as a Sunday school teacher for 15 years, served as the director of Happy Day Head Start for 25 years, and worked for the DeRidder City Hall for 10 years. Dr. Cheryl Mango accepted the key and recognition on behalf of her mother, Jonnie Mango. Mango is known as a longtime educator and civic leader within the DeRidder community. She served on DeRidder's City Council for around 20 years and was employed by the Beauregard Parish School System for over 25 years.