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Wed
16
Apr

Storm damages Parker Building

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A witness told Camp County law enforcement deputies that a small funnel cloud swooped down at Parker Building on U. S.
Highway 271 north Sunday afternoon around 4 p.m. and quickly disappeared. However, in that short amount of time Parker
Building sustained quite a bit of damage to its main building and storage buildings. The roof and walls of one storage building
were lifted up and deposited in an adjacent field but the contents were left almost completely intact on the concrete slab.
Other structures in the vicinity also sustained damage ranging from a few shingles being removed to overhead doors and
metal siding being damaged. One vehicle, that was parked nearby, was pushed around a parking lot and sustained minor
damage. Late Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed Sunday’s storm was a weak EF-0 tornado with estimated
winds of 70-75 MPH
Wed
16
Apr

Antique cars come to Pittsburg

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The Camp County Classic Car Association held their monthly meeting last Thursday at The Town and Country Shopping Center with several patrons in attendance. 

Wed
16
Apr

Winners announced

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Camp County Sports Association (CCSA) announced fund-raiser winners.  Shown in the picture are Brenda Davis-Presiden; Destiny Torrey (won $150.00 for selling the winning ticket); Duane Torrey, winner of the $1500.00, and Treasurer Ann Waldrep.  The CCSA would like to thank everyone who participated in their fund-raiser. 

Wed
16
Apr

Looking Back

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10 years ago
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation announced the purchase of ConAgra.
Rell Porter signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
Jermaine Traylor signed a letter of intent to play football for Central Arkansas University
 
20 YEARS AGO
A local fund-raiser was held for gubernatorial candidate George W. Bush’s campaign fund. The fundraiser was held at the home of Lonnie ‘Bo’ and Patty Pilgrim.
Susie Thomas receives a National Community Service Award from the American Association of Retired Persons.
Heather Harrel qualifies for regional tennis tournament after placing second in district.
 
30 YEARS AGO
“Hometown Togetherness” is the theme of the annual chamber of commerce banquet. 
Wed
16
Apr

Poster contest

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The seventh annual Northeast Texas Community College McGraw-Hill poster contest will be held on Friday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The contest is open to all local college freshmen, sophomores and high school seniors.
Again, McGraw-Hill, the New York City-based education and financial company will sponsor the contest along with NTCC Honors.  The Award for first place will be $400 cash and a $175 McGraw-Hill book coupon presented by McGraw-Hill Representative, Lisa Bailey.  Second place will earn $300, third place $200 and fourth place $100.
Wed
16
Apr

Community & Church

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Saturday Night Live Street Ministries
Members from the Saturday Night Live Street Ministries invite everyone to street ministries.  It will be held the second Saturday night of each month at 6 p.m. at True Hope Fellowship Ministries, 105 Jefferson St.
 
“He Lives” egg hunt
An Easter egg hunt is scheduled Saturday, April 19  from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church located at 115 Mount Pleasant St. 
 
Living Last Supper
A re-enactment of the Last Supper will be held Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg located at 115 Mount Pleasant St.
 
Pastor’s appreciation service
Wed
16
Apr

Scarbrough’s descendents to gather for family reunion

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The descendents of Oliver Baxter (O.B.) and Annie Mae (Stephens) Scarbrough will have its first family reunion on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Elwood Lake.  
“This is the first year for us to have this get together.  We hope to have a wonderful time and plan to make it an annual event,” said Liz Walton.
Elwood Lake is located in the Piney Grove Community.  Take Highway 11 east of Pittsburg, turn left on Rusk , turn right onto farm-to-market road 556, turn right onto farm-to-market road 2455, turn left on Woodchuck road and the lake will be on your right.
All family and friends are encouraged to attend the reunion.  A covered dish meal will be served and everyone is invited to bring a dish.  
If small children are in attendance, please bring a life preserver for each child.  The reunion will be held very close to the lake.
For information, please call Liz Walton at 903-720-6040.
Wed
16
Apr

DeWoody-Ottmer and Hampton speak at Rotary Club meeting

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Yvonne Hampton and Laura DeWoody-Ottmer  spoke to the Pittsburg Rotary Club last Wednesday about “Special Catch, Hooked on a Feeling!,” a hands-on fishing experience for people with disabilities, held in Mount Pleasant the first Saturday in May. 
The 16-year-old event is open to Pittsburg‘s children and adults.  
“We have almost as many volunteers as participants for the program,” Mrs. Hampton told the group. 
If you would like to know more about the sponsorship or the event you may call or drop by Laura DeWoody Jewelers in Pittsburg.
Wed
16
Apr

Registration underway for May, summer and fall classes at NTCC

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Registration is currently underway for the 2014 May Intersession, Summer and Fall semesters at Northeast Texas Community College. Class schedules are available online at www.ntcc.edu/schedules.
Most current students should be able to register for classes online by logging into their myEagle Portal account. Prospective students should visit www.ntcc.edu/apply to begin the application process. Both new and returning students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov.
”We know it may seem early to be thinking about the fall semester, but it will be here before you know it. Students need to allow plenty of time to process admissions and financial aid applications,” Judy Traylor, NTCC Vice President for Student Services, said.
Wed
16
Apr

Lucky dog rescued from hole

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Pittsburg Animal Control Officer Dillon Richardson was called out to help rescue a dog on Highway 271 north.  According to sources, a six foot hole had been drilled late Thursday evening.  When the workers returned Friday morning to complete the job, they discovered a dog had fallen into the hole.  The rescue was a success.

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