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Memorial Day speaker leaves bad impression

 

Dear Editor:

The inaugural class of the Texas Hospital Association’s (THA) Leadership Fellows Program was recently announced in Austin and includes ETMC Pittsburg Administrator J. Warren Robicheaux. 

 

Mr. Robicheaux was one of 24 hospital executives selected for a yearlong program designed to promote the professional development of healthcare leaders and position them to drive healthcare innovation. THA’s Leadership Fellows program brings together healthcare leaders from around the state for a focused study in becoming effective healthcare advocates for Texas hospitals and the communities they serve.

 

“We are proud of the role we play in serving the healthcare needs of Camp County, and today we are proud to have Warren representing ETMC Pittsburg in THA’s Fellows program to ensure we are doing even more to influence the future of healthcare,” said Perry Henderson, senior vice president, ETMC affiliate operations.

 

In 1996 Pittsburg gained a restaurant called “Papa Nachos.” It’s an extension of “Two Senoritas” in Mount Pleasant and Greenville. Their operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and their food offerings include Tex-Mex and other dishes. Brian Rivers is the Area Director; he’s worked in this profession for 13 years. Connie Mercado is the owner and Alejandra Alvarez is the manager. They’re located at 304 S. Greer Blvd. and the phone number is 903-856- 7679. Brian Rivers says, “There’s great food in a nice family atmosphere with great service in a beautiful building!”

The Wound Healing Center at Titus Regional Medical Center, a member of the Healogics network, is participating in the first Healogics National Wound Care Awareness Week from June 2 to June 6. One of nearly 600 Healogics managed centers; The Wound Healing Center at TRMC offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds. Program directors across the nation will dedicate the entire week to visiting local physician offices to provide education to help staff identify patients that may benefit from advanced wound care.

 

Chronic wounds affect millions of people in the U.S. and the incidence is rising, fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy. Untreated, chronic wounds can lead to diminished quality of life and possibly amputation of the affected limb.

 

Approximately six months ago Gary and Debby Faulkner approached Seth Hudson, head of the PHS Art Department, to start a contest for students who could illustrate the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) building and Summer Pylant and Evelyn Garcia were chosen as the winners. On May 28 Evelyn and Summer were awarded a gift card from the Faulkner’s and had their artwork displayed for all to see at the PPD. The Faulkner’s really wanted to promote the art department in addition to showcasing outstanding local talent. Police Chief Richard Penn said, “These drawings will help you remember where you came from; for this to be done is just amazing, and it’s an honor for us to display these sketches.”

Titus County Literacy Advisory Council recently honored 13 deserving General Equivalency Diploma (GED) students from Northeast Texas Community College by inducting them into the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS). Those inducted were: (from left) Maxine Spafford, Duane Walker, Susie Smith, Randall Bourgeois, Letisia Rios, Brian Smith, Gracie Martinez, Brian Carr, Iliana Gonzalez, and Ashley Laureano. Not pictured were Sara Delgado and Maria Roque. These students showed exceptional dedication while completing their GED through the NTCC Adult Education Department program.

Northeast Texas Community College recently inducted 27 new students into the Alpha Mu Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in the world with more than 2 million members and 1,250 chapters located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada, Germany, British Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, United Arab Emirates, Peru, and the Republic of Palau. Phi Theta Kappa offers more than $87 Million in Scholarships to its members.

By Cory Smith

cory@campcountynow.com

 

Ballots were cast and tabulated last Tuesday as the Texas Primary run-off election results came in and there will be some new faces in Austin and Washington soon. Major race results are as follows:

 

In the race for the Republican Lieutenant Governor nomination, incumbent David Dewhurst was soundly defeated by challenger Dan Patrick. Patrick garnered 65 percent of the vote to Dewhurst’s 35 percent. Patrick will face Democratic nominee Leticia Van de Putte in November.

 

The Camp County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities:

 

Jamarcus Carter was arrested on May 23 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for a 60 day commit.

 

Richard Keith Bratton Jr. was arrested on May 23 by the CCSO for an Attorney General commit.

 

Briceson Earl Hampton was arrested on May 23 by the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) for Justice of the Peace warrants.

 

Glorinda Lamashelle Armour was arrested on May 23 by the PPD on a theft charge.

 

Joseph Aaron Green was arrested on May 24 by the PPD for public intoxication. 

 

Jose Luis Herrera was arrested on May 24 by the PPD for release of surety and disorderly conduct.

James “Painterman” Henry gives the Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum a touch up as he sprays a fresh coat of paint on the building.