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Wed
12
Mar

Whatley Center to host March 22 performance of “Sweet Charity”

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Before Chicago there was Sweet Charity! Combining the inspiration of Bob Fosse and the hilarity of Neil Simon, Boebe Productions will present the beloved musical Sweet Charity at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College on Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. 
The show, sponsored by Texas Heritage National Bank, features music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon. Sweet Charity was Directed and choreographed for Broadway by Bob Fosse, starring his wife and famous redheaded muse Gwen Verdon alongside John McMartin. 
 
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Wed
12
Mar

PHS band does well

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Sixty-one band students performed at Gladewater High School March 5. They performed three pieces of music they’ve been working on since January and received a “1,” the highest rating awarded to a performing band. After performing, they participated in the sight reading portion of the contest, having eight minutes to study a piece of music before performing it for another rating. Once again, the Wind Symphony received a “1” in that portion of the competition.

Wed
12
Mar

Keep Texas Beautiful and Don’t mess with Texas offer scholarship for Texas students

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Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Don’t mess with Texas program are encouraging high school students across the state to share their litter prevention accomplishments. In an effort to promote positive litter habits among young Texans, the organizations partnered to announce the 11th annual Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest.
The Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken leadership roles to prevent litter in their schools and/or communities and build awareness of the Don’t mess with Texas initiative. The contest, sponsored by real estate and oil and gas company Forestar and in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, is open to high school seniors currently attending public, private, or home school and planning to attend an accredited Texas university or college next year. 
 
Wed
12
Mar

Bethel Christian Academy hosts TOCS annual state competition

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 Seven Texas schools converged in intense competition to be named the state’s best for academics and fine arts in junior high and high school divisions as Bethel Christian Academy hosted the Texas Organization of Christian Schools (TOCS) state competition March 7. More than four hundred students and administrators attended this event.  Schools participating were Capital City Baptist Academy from Austin, Victory Baptist Academy from Weatherford, Garland Christian Academy, Val Verde Christian Academy from Groves, West Side Baptist Academy from Katy, Grayson Christian School from Sherman, Liberty Baptist School from Lewisville and Bethel Christian Academy from Pittsburg.  

Wed
12
Mar

AgriLife Extension unveils feral hog management app

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For many farmers and ranchers, it may seem as though feral hogs are well on their way to taking over the country. But now at least, the new app, Feral Hog Management,  developed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is here to help landowners learn the legal strategies available to impede this apparently unending flow of unwanted porcine invaders.
“Feral hogs are fast becoming the number one single most destructive invasive species threatening agriculture and wildlife in the U.S.,” said Mark Tyson, AgriLife Extension wildlife and fisheries associate at College Station. “They contribute to poor water quality issues, disturb native ecosystems, and wreak havoc on landscapes and gardens. Their growing numbers are now making them a menace on our roadways, with collision damage often exceeding several thousands of dollars per incident.
 
Thu
06
Mar

Arctic Chill

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Cold temperatures and freezing precipitation turned Pittsburg into a slippery winter wonder land in March Sunday night and Monday morning as ice covered the region.

Thu
06
Mar

Pittsburg celebrates Black History Month

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By Susan Taft
Special to the Gazette
 
Marvin Hamilton was the featured speaker at this year’s Black History Program, sponsored by the Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum, but it was his great-aunt, Nina Johnson, who was the star of the show.
The crowd at Metropolitan Baptist Church Friday evening rose to its feet and applauded Mrs. Johnson as she entered the church. Mrs. Johnson was instrumental in implementing the Black History Program soon after the museum opened.
Not only did Mrs. Johnson cause quite a stir at the beginning of the evening, she drew another rousing round of applause at the end of the program when Ted Newsome, long-time friend and museum trustee, presented her a plaque for her contributions and dedication to the museum.
“She is still making history,” Mr. Newsome said. “She’s still volunteering as a docent.”
Thu
06
Mar

Center Point hosts candidate forum for March primary

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By Jana Logan
 
The Center Point Neighborhood Crime Watch held a meet-and-greet Monday night for all area candidates for the 2014 March primary.  The meeting was hosted by John Henry Griffin, president.
In attendance was Robert Rolston, unopposed incumbent for District Judge, 276th Judicial District.  
“We work for the people.  We serve you,” Judge Rolston said.  
He invited constituents to  come and witness the judicial process.  
“You have a right to see what goes on in District Court” he said.
Incumbent County Judge Thomas Cravey was also in attendance.  
“It has been an honor to serve Camp County for the past five and a half. “ Judge Cravey said.  “This office requires you to work along with the County Commissioners to balance resources and services.”  
Gib Wilson, who was not in attendance, is also on the ballet as a Democrat for County Judge.
Thu
06
Mar

Fire topic of discussion at city council meeting

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By Lauren Shortnancy
 
The City Council held a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. With only a few items on the agenda, the Main Street fire a couple of weeks ago was the most talked about topic at the meeting.
The meeting opened up with the discussing and considering the approval for a request from Bryan Berry to waive liens owed on 435 Cypress Street. 
The next item on the agenda was the discussion and proposal to pay off the debt on the 2007 fire truck. The council has until December 2017 to pay off the truck. Margaret Jackson, City Secretary, informed the council that if it were paid in March that there would be a savings of $8,000. 
The motion was carried and the council agreed to go ahead and pay off the debut of the fire truck.
Thu
06
Mar

Pittsburg Nursing Center wins chili cook off

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The Camp County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chili Competition Feb. 22. The cook off made over $500. 
The winner and new owner of bragging rights for the best chili in the county for a whole year went to Pittsburg Nursing Center. 
The nursing center received the most votes for the best chili. It was a tight finish with the Lions Club and Cypress Bank who tied for second place.
At the event, Guaranty Bond Bank also won the “Best Booth” award.
 
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