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Leadercast Northeast Texas to be held on May 9

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Access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Leadercast  Northeast Texas on Friday, May 9 at the Whatley Center at Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant. 
Leadercast exists to positively change the way the world thinks about leadership. This year’s theme—Beyond You—challenges leaders to focus outward rather than inward.
Leadercast, now in its 15th year, is a one-day learning event for leaders, broadcast live from Atlanta, Ga. to over 100,000 leaders at hundreds of sites around the world, including Northeast Texas Community College.
This year’s speaker lineup includes:
• Andy Stanley – leadership communicator and author (Making Vision Stick)
•Archbishop Desmond Tutu – Nobel laureate and human rights activist
•Malcolm Gladwell – journalist and best-selling author (The Tipping Point and Outlier)
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02
Apr

Pittsburg High School competes in one-act play

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Pittsburg High School competed in the District 13 AAA University Interscholastic League (UIL) One-Act Play Contest on Friday, March 28 at Texarkana College.  They performed the “Cripple of Inishmaan” directed by Belinda Matlock, PHS theatre teacher.  
Justin Mejia won best actor for his portrayal of the lead character.  Johann Strottman won an All-Star Cast honor.  Megan Moore and Hailey Marshall both won All-Star Cast honorable mention. 
Jake Lain received a tech award for lights.
The entire cast and crew will advance to the Area competition, April 9.  
The cast and crew include Megan Moore, Hailey Marshall, Johann, Strottman, Justin Mejia, David Hullett, Alyssa Saunders, Aaron Franks, William Yocum, Destiny Holmes, Sierra Kennedy, Jacob Lain, Rebecca Simmons, Brianna Stacks, Sydney Lineberger, Veronica Rodarte, and Mykala Stratton.
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Apr

Larry Gatlin to perform at Whatley Center on April 5

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In 2008, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers performed on the Northeast Texas Community College campus before a packed house at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Gatlin will return for an encore with an intimate, solo acoustic performance on April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
This unplugged concert will feature Mr. Gatlin telling stories about his life through multimedia presentations and songs from his childhood. This personal and heartwarming show will provide a glimpse into the life of the beloved country superstar. 
“We had a phenomenal response when Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers performed on our stage a few years ago and we have had many requests to bring them back. This concert with Larry is really a unique opportunity to go learn more about the motivation behind the music and to hear his tremendous vocals without distraction,” Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center, said. 
 
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02
Apr

Marvin Nichols Reservoir is back in the news

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By Marlene Bohr
 
A controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir is back on the table for discussion in the water planning for Region C and Region D, according to Walt Sears, general manager of Northeast Texas Municipal Water District.
  “Marvin Nichols is being discussed in Region C, which is the urban center to our west,” Mr. Sears said. “They need more water than they currently have access to, so it is necessary over the next fifty years to increase their supply to meet increase and demand. As Region C identifies the volumes of water that they need, they have also identified possible strategies. Those strategies include conservation, reuse, taking from existing reservoirs and contemplating building new ones. Marvin Nichols is one of those strategies that Region C has identified that they want to pursue over the next 50 years.”
 
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Apr

Pittsburg Police Department investigate stolen vehicles

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The Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) recently investigated two reports of stolen vehicles that occurred in Pittsburg at separate locations and times.
On Feb. 20, PPD officers responded to 202 Parkland where a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero had been reported stolen.  Officers met with the owner, Jerry Lorance, who stated that unknown person(s) had stolen a vehicle which had been parked at his residence.  
On Feb. 22 the vehicle was located submerged in a body of water just off of Mule Deer Road in Upshur County.  The investigation lead to the arrest of three suspects (all from Pittsburg): Jerry Lorance (59), Kristie Ensey (22), Dustin Reddin (31).  All three suspects were charged with Insurance Fraud.  
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02
Apr

Pittsburg Primary School registration

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Prekindergarten and Kindergarten registration for the 2014-2015 school year will be held at Pittsburg Primary School Thursday, April 24 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.  Students enrolling in Prekindergarten must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 and students enrolling in Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Sept.
Please bring your child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization records and proof of residence.  The parent or legal guardian enrolling a student in school must bring a driver’s license or a valid photo ID card showing name, address and birth date.
Wed
02
Apr

Pittsburg Head Start to begin registeration

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Pittsburg Head Start is now registrating  three and four year olds for the 2014-2015 school year at 404 Broach Street. 
Please bring your child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization records and proof of residence.  The parent or legal guardian enrolling a student in school must bring a driver’s license or a valid photo ID card showing name, address and birth date.
For more information please  contact family service worker at 903-856-1246.
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02
Apr

Rotary Interact Club clean up

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Giving up their Saturday for a community service project, the Rotary Interact Club members and sponsors spent March 22 cleaning the wrought iron on the Pitt Cemetery, which is located just off Quitman Street. Those who participated are from the left: Erick Cortez, Angelica Cedillo, Rachel Rosas-Miner, Ana Campuzano, Samantha Hammonds, Charles Walker, Seth Hudson, Hannah Heyduck, Victor Paredes.  Not shown:  Zenab Ahmed and Gloria Miner

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02
Apr

Fennimore receives Psi Beta scholarship

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Lauren Fennimore of Mount Pleasant, a Northeast Texas Community College Psi Beta member, applied and received a scholarship to attend and present her research at the 26th Annual Association for Psychological Science (APS) Conference in San Francisco May 22-May 25.  
This honor was awarded by the National Psi Beta Honor Society in partnership with APS.  Ms. Fennimore competed with other Psi Beta students and only eight scholarships were awarded nationally.  The research conducted by the Psi Beta members was only a portion of the consideration for awarding the scholarships.
In addition to conducting the original research, Ms. Fennimore also demonstrated leadership in her local Psi Beta chapter, the college and her community.  
“This is an honor and a great opportunity for Lauren to present research at a nationally recognized psychology conference,” Dr. Shirley Clay, NTCC Professor of Psychology, said.  
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Mar

Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church to host women's conference Saturday

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Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting a Women’s Conference entitled “Dancing in the Rain” Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall.

The conference will focus on women’s health and learning how to dance and rejoice despite difficulties and trying situations that come in life. It also focuses on teaching women how to lean on God and trust that all things will work for their good despite difficult times.

The conference will begin with a free health check by licensed nurses from noon until 12:30. From 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. there will be an introduction, fun activities, praise and worship as well as a talk from the keynote speaker. From 2:30-3:00 p.m. there will be fellowship and a lunch.

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