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

 

Fernando Martinez was arrested on May 5 by the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) for 2 counts of burglary of a building.

 

William Denis Baldwin was arrested on May 5 by the PPD for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces, drug paraphernalia, and a city warrant.

 

Feron Keith Bernard was arrested on May 5 by the Pittsburg Independent School District Police (PISDP) for theft of property great than $500 but less than $1500.

 

Artis Ray Veasley was arrested on May 5 by the PPD for a hold in Upshur County.

 

Jamal Omavl Gist was arrested on May 6 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for disorderly conduct.

 

Several future pirates took part in “Lil’ Pirate Relays” which was held at the high school last week. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade participated in the event.

Ali Wood, a Pittsburg resident, had the opportunity to help represent the Sam Houston State Bearkats All-Girl Cheer squad at Nationals in Dayton, Fla where the team won a National Championship.

 

Ms. Wood began her cheering and tumbling career at just four years old at Cheer-nastics under the tutelage of Mandy Hobbs. She continued to cheer throughout middle school and high school and also took more tumbling/cheering lessons in Mount Pleasant and Longview. After high school, Ms. Wood was accepted to Sam Houston State University where she tried out for and made the All-Girl cheering squad. This marked the first time in the school’s history that an All-Girl squad had won the national title.

 

When asked about the experience Ms. Wood said, “I encourage all girls to work hard and realize it does not end after high school, it truly has only begun. Follow your dreams of cheering, work hard, and it will pay off.”

“Well, it’s just the nature of the game today, almost everyoneis running the hurry-up style of offense; we’re no different.” -Coach Dickey Meeks

 

 

When the Pirates take the field this season you might, for a split-second, think you’re at a college football game. This fall, schools across the state will be implementing the use of a 40-second play clock instead of the old 25-second play clock. This is an effort made by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) to bring Texas high school football up to date with NCAA standards, which switched to the 40-secondplay clock in 2008.

 

The new play clock will begin counting down from 40 seconds once the previous play has been called dead, taking away the inconsistent time it generally took officials to spot the ball and signal tobegin the old 25-second clock.

 

Pittsburg High School’s DECA/Dance Club/ Robotics will be hosting a Neon Fun Run on May 30 at 8:30 p.m. at Pirate Stadium. All of the proceeds raised will go to Camp County CPS Rainbow Room. Participants are encouraged to wear brightly colored neon clothing and other creative neon items. The pre-registration fee is $25 which is due on or prior to May 16. Participants may register at the event at a cost of $30. For additional information, please contact the following: Mandy Hobbs at mhobbs@pittsburgisd. net, Traci Buckner at tbuckner@pittsburgisd.net, or Michel Lain at mlain@pittsburgisd.net. You may also call the school at 903-856-3646.

At the Pittsburg Rotary Club meeting last Wednesday, it was announced Chris Lummus (right) is Rotarian of the Year. Mr. Lummus, who was president of the organization in 2012-2013, received the award by this year’s president Gabe Ozuna. The honor was a unanimous decision by Rotary club members and he was recognized for having outstanding accomplishments during his term as president. Mr. Lummus was also presented a Paul Harris Fellow. 

At the Pittsburg Rotary Club meeting last Wednesday, it was announced Chris Lummus (right) is Rotarian of the Year. Mr. Lummus, who was president of the organization in 2012-2013, received the award by this year’s president Gabe Ozuna. The honor was a unanimous decision by Rotary club members and he was recognized for having outstanding accomplishments during his term as president. Mr. Lummus was also presented a Paul Harris Fellow. 

Northeast Texas Community College students Matthew Jordan of Pittsburg and Stephen Milburn of Mount Pleasant  were recently awarded Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships. This prestigious award covers up to $30,000 annually at the university of the student’s choice for up to three years. Only 85 students were selected from more than 3,500 applicants for this national honor.

 

This is the first time that two NTCC students have received the scholarship in the same year. Previously, Stephani Calderon received the scholarship in 2013 and Clara Ramirez in 2010. Scholars were selected based on high academic ability and achievements, persistence, leadership and financial need.

 

A Smart Driver Course, hosted by AARP, is scheduled for May 29 at 8:45 a.m. at the Northeast Texas Community College Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg.

 

This newly-revised, four-hour course may qualify attendees for significant car insurance discounts with many auto insurance companies.

 

The course is designed for seniors 50 years and older, however, anyone may enroll. Topics include common crash situations, driver safety strategies, new state laws, effects of aging on driving, and others. Class size is limited and participants must call to enroll.

 

This Smart Driver Course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. For information or to register, call 903-434-8393 or 8394.

 

The Pittsburg Independent School District has a forthcoming school board election for seat two on the board. Incumbent Ricky Parker faces a challenger for the upcoming school board election for place two as he faces Thomas G. Hill. Early voting has already taken place, so Saturday will be the last day to cast a vote in the election. Voters will need to go to the cafetorium located on the Intermediate campus from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to cast their ballots for the election.

 

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