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Wed
26
Mar

Pittsburg junior high students student make All-Region band

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Eight Pittsburg Junior High Students were selected to perform in the All-Region band. An audition based Pittsburg students up against all other students in district. Selected were: Front Row (left to right) 8th Grader Katlyn Holmes - 8th Chair Clarinet; 8th Grader Bernice Perez - 1st Chair Clarinet; 7th Grader Lessly Garza - 18th Chair Clarinet; 7th Grader Nayelly Enriquez - 22nd Chair Clarinet Back Row (left to right) 7th Grader Makayla Thomas - 5th Chair Saxophone; 8th Grader A’niya Davis - 1st Chair Bass Clarinet; 8th Grader Tyrese Rhymes - 7th Chair Euphonium. Not pictured, but also making the band, was 8th Grader Brett McGee, 5th chair Euphonium.

Wed
26
Mar

Pittsburg High School Student Council recognized for top video

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In the spring of 2013 the Pittsburg High School Student Council was involved in staging a mock crash scene prior to the prom and will be recognized as one of the Top Video entries in 2014 by Texas Association of Student Councils.
“I would like to congratulate the Student Council members for a job well done, especially Parker Sewell, President, as he was instrumental in creating this video to show how Student Council is making an Impact in our school.” Bettie Stagg, Student Council sponsor, said. “This is a great achievement for a school’s Student Council to receive recognition as being in the top 10 in the state!”
The two minute video can be seen on You Tube under “The Grim Reaper Cometh” by Parker Sewell.
Wed
26
Mar

Better Business Bureau Names “BBB Top Ten Scams of 2013”

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Every year, Better Business Bureau receives thousands of calls and emails from consumers who have been scammed… or from the lucky ones who have dodged scams by being wary. Some scams are widespread, getting a lot of people for small amounts. Others are more narrowly focused, but take people for thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. 
“These are not necessarily the scams with the biggest losses, or those with the most victims, as many people don’t report scams or even know they’ve been victimized,” said Katherine Hutt, CBBB spokesperson. “These are the scams that seemed to be the most widespread, aimed at the most vulnerable, growing in popularity, or just plain audacious. Scams are every-changing, but we want to help people recognize them and be prepared the next time they get a suspicious call, email, text or solicitation.”
 
Wed
19
Mar

North Avenue residents fear busy road is not safe play place for area children

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By Jana Logan
 
The Pittsburg Gazette responded to the scene of an accident on North Avenue late Thursday afternoon that Pittsburg Police Department officers referred to as a “accident involving a child on a bicycle and a car” over the police scanner.
By the time a reporter arrived on scene, the accident had been cleared, but bystanders indicated that a child was involved, and had sustained a broken shoulder. Witnesses indicated the child on the bicycle was traveling west on Taylor Street at a high rate of speed and ran into the side of a car that was traveling north on North Avenue.
According to Chief of Police Richard Penn of the Pittsburg Police Department “no citations were issued.”
Residents of North Avenue expressed concerns for the safety of children who live and play near and on the busy road.  
Wed
19
Mar

Fielder to represent Texas at national DECA competition

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By Jeremy Weber
and Jana Logan
 
One local college student will be making a special trip to our nation’s capital next month after earning top honors in a state-wide business ethics competition last month.
Wynter Fielder, a 2013 graduate of Pittsburg High School and current student at Northwood University, won first place in the business ethics event last month as she competed in the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) state competition at Austin College. Teamed with partner Jacob Simpson, also a Northwood student, Ms. Fielder was able to outperform the competition and earn a trip to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Washington D.C. April 22.
Wed
19
Mar

Jana Logan joins Gazette staff as reporter

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By Jeremy Weber
 
The Pittsburg Gazette gained a new staff member last week as Jana Logan was hired as a reporter. Ms. Logan previously served as editor and publisher of The Marlin Democrat, a small weekly newspaper in central Texas. She moved back to her hometown of Mount Pleasant in 2012.
Ms. Logan was employed as a Medical Records Specialist/Scheduler at Mays Home Health in Mount Pleasant prior to accepting the job at The Gazette.
“I really enjoyed my time working at the newspaper in Marlin and I am excited about having the opportunity to get back into journalism,” Ms. Logan said.
Wed
19
Mar

Republican county and precinct convention to be held Saturday

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The Camp County Republican Party will hold both its precinct and county conventions this Saturday morning, March 22 at the Hanson-Sewell Center on College Street in Pittsburg.  
The day will begin at 8 a.m. with a light breakfast provided by Pizza Inn.  There is no charge for the breakfast.
The precinct convention will begin at 9 a.m..  You must have voted in the Republican Primary on March 4 or not voted in either primary to participate in the conventions.  
Following the precinct conventions, we will conduct the County Convention starting at 9:30 a.m..  
We will elect delegates and alternates to attend the Republican Party of Texas Convention on June 5-7 in Fort Worth, and also adopt resolutions to forward to the State Convention.
If you would like to get involved politically, now is the time.  
Wed
19
Mar

Rabies vaccination clinic runs in Pittsburg through Saturday

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As spring time is quickly approaching us and we are planning our outdoor vacations, cookouts, or various other activities, it is important to keep safety and health in mind. One of the best practices to stay safe and healthy is prevention. 
That is why Camp County 4-H and Pittsburg Veterinary Clinic are partnering in hosting a Rabies Vaccination Clinic March 17-22 from 8 a.m. until noon and 1-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the Pittsburg Veterinary Clinic.
The cost will be $7.00 per dog or cat and $2.00 off all other vaccinations.
Rabies is a viral zoonosis affecting the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals. Rabies is spread when the saliva of an infected animal comes in contact with an opening in the skin, usually a bite or scratch. However, very rare, it can sometimes be transmitted through contamination of mucous membranes.
Wed
19
Mar

Electronic device recycling event scheduled for Saturday

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East Texans are invited to drop off their unwanted, outdated, or broken electronic equipment at North East Texas Community College’s Hanson Sewell Center located at 237 College Street in Pittsburg between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p. m. on Saturday, March 22.  This event is sponsored by the City of Pittsburg and NTCC’s Hanson Sewell Center.
The goal is to provide a free electronic recycling service to the residents of Pittsburg and surrounding areas.  
All equipment donated will be destined for recycling.  STS Electronic Recycling guarantees that all data-collecting devices are electronically cleared to Department of Defense standards.  There is absolutely no cost for this recycling service.  Participants are invited to reduce their footprint on the environment and, at the same time, participate in a much-needed free-of-charge service to the east Texas community. 
Wed
19
Mar

Sheriff McCandless issues appeal to citizens

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Responding to the increased number of citizens wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Alan McCandless said Camp County citizens are being invited to become members of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas.
Membership invitations will go out in the mail over the next several weeks. Associate member funding allows the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas to provide critical training, technical resources and legislative support on key criminal justice issues to law enforcement officers across the state.
In addition, dues will be used to support crime prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety, fight drug abuse, provide additional training for sheriffs and their deputies and provide scholarships for children of law enforcement officers.
Contributions to the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas are tax-deductible.

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