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By Lauren Shortnacy
lshortnacy@campcountynow.com

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and with Christmas comes lots of Christmas trees.
Doggie Style Saloon is hosting their 2nd annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.
The Contest will take place on  Saturday  Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and is free fun for everybody.
There are no forms necessary this year and contestants will need to bring their own trees. The judging of the trees will take place that same Sat. around 5 p.m. and one winner will be chosen.
“We love the people within this community, and we love doing things to bring the community together,” Doggie Style Saloon Owner Jessica Trago said.
So grab your tensile, ornaments and garland and join in on the fun for the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.
 

The Pittsburg Main Street will be having The Annual Downtown Christmas Window Display Contest.
This contest gives stores along Main Street a chance to decorate their storefront windows for the holiday season.
So stores, dress up your storefronts in a classy holiday attire or sassy festive wear.
Get creative and be ‘crowned’ king/queen as the best Holiday Decorator: a noble title to boast to all your family and friends.
The deadline to enter into the contest is Dec. 10 and the winner will be announced Dec. 15.
So ladies and gentlemen start your decorating. For more information and to sign up contact the Main Street Manager, Jenny Rowan at City Hall.

TYLER- The Texas Department of Transportation today was joined by members of the Texas Transportation Commission in Tyler to showcase Fleet Forward, a program designed to streamline the number of TxDOT vehicles and heavy equipment in order to increase productivity while reducing maintenance and storage costs.
The fleet reduction will save the agency approximately $50 million annually and make it possible to address other TxDOT projects benefiting Texas drivers over the next decade.
“In 2012, I challenged the department to come up with $2 billion in savings over the next few years,” said Commissioner Jeff Austin, Texas Transportation Commission.
“Fleet Forward is our most comprehensive cost-savings initiative so far, impacting every area of TxDOT and ultimately saving Texans money, while making our workplace better and safer.”
 

It is time to get into the holiday spirit at Northeast Texas Community College! The world-famous Boston Brass will perform a Christmas show at The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students.
Selections for the evening will include the Dance Suite from The Nutcracker, Wonderful Time of the Year, O Christmas Tree, Coventry Carol, Jingle Bells Forever, Frosty the Snowman, Midnight Clear, White Christmas, Dan the Unwise Man, The and Christmas Song. Joe Sibaja and Jeff Conner will perform on Trumpet, Chris Castellanos will play the horn, Lance Laduke will play trombone and euphonium, Andrew Hitz will play tuba and Dan Hostetler will be on drums.

Shannon Davis of the Winnsboro Livestock Commission, 903-365-2201, reported a total of 866 head of cattle moved through the auction on
Nov. 29, at the following prices:
•Steers, under 300 pounds, $1.55-$2.75 a pound; 300-400 pounds, $1.45-$2.25 a pound; 400-500 pounds, $1.35-$2.05 a pound; over 500 pounds, $1.20-$1.85 a pound.
•Heifers, under 300 pounds, $1.40-$2.65 a pound; 300-400 pounds, $1.35-$2.05  a pound; 400-500 pounds, $1.25-$1.90 a pound; over 500 pounds, $1.15-$1.70 a pound.
•Packer cows, $.60 - $.9000 cents a pound.
•Packer bulls, $.85 - $1.01 cents a pound.
•Cows and heifers, $1150 - $2175 a head.
•Cow/Calf Pairs, $1550-$2550 a head.
• Baby calves, $15 - $285 a head.

Ladd
Services for LaRue Ladd were held Saturday Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. F. L. Curry, Sr. officiating. Interment was in Cedar Grove Cemetary.
She was born March 17, 1936 in Gilmer. She died Nov. 22 at her home in Pittsburg.

Williams
Services for Frank S. Williams were held Friday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Joe Hashaway officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery.
He was born Feb. 4, 1957 in Yoakum, Texas. He died Nov. 15 at East Texas Medical Center.

Rhymes
Services for Jessie Mae Rhymes were held at Living Green Baptist Church Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. with the Rev. W. L. Chism officiating. Interment was in Hickory Hill Cemetery. She was born May 12, 1925 and died at her home Nov. 15.

Mr. Dan Anderson and Mrs. Nancy Snead Anderson will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6. The couple was wed Dec. 6, 1963.

The Pioneer Club donated $100 to the Community Services of Northeast Texas. The money donated went towards the food pantry which helps many families in need. Pictured above are Denise Cason and Verna Hawkins.

This year’s Grand Marshal for the Christmas Parade is Mike Johns, Scoutmaster for Troop 210.  
“I am deeply humbled and honored” said Mr. Johns.  “I have always wanted to work with kids; teaching new things to use during life.”
Mr. Johns grew up in Denison.  His dad was his Scoutmaster and mentored him and his brother as they earned the Eagle rank. He went to Stephen F. Austin to major in forestry.  In the late 90s, he moved to Pittsburg with his wife Vicki, and children Christopher, Adrienne, and Harland.  As Christopher turned 6, Mike jumped right back into scouts, working with Cub Scouts then as Christopher moved up to Boy Scouts, Mike followed and became scoutmaster.
 

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