News

10 YEARS AGO
Veterans Day ceremonies held at the courthouse. The event was organized by the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5398.
An open house was held at the Carson House on Mount Pleasant Street. Built in 1878 by Pierce Ligon, it is the oldest standing house in Pittsburg.
20 YEARS AGO
Dennis Boerner hits the campaign trail. He is a Republican candidate for the First Congressional District.
Brandi Knight and Casie Johns represent Pittsburg as duchesses at the Gilmer Yamboree.
Ken Copeland is president of the Pittsburg High School Student Council. Mandy Hobbs is vice president, and Ashlyn Hudson is secretary.
30 YEARS AGO
Sheriff Jesse Graves and Police Chief Weldon Reynolds present a crime prevention program at the Youth Center.
Brenda Lewellen Logan of Mount Pleasant was killed in a car accident south of Pittsburg.
Lone Star Steel calls back 250 workers.

Myrtle Springs
Christian Methodist
Episcopal Church

The Myrtle Springs Christian Methodist Espiscopal Church will be having its Annual Church Anniversary, Sunday Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m. The theme for this service will be “The Power of Faith,” Hebrews 11:1-6. Special guest church will be the Faith Building Ministries of Winnsboro, Tx., and Rev. Craig Duffey will be the guest speaker. Guest choirs and soloists are invited to attend.
The Rev. Deborah A. Hoskins and the entire membership invites the community to come and share with us in this special day.

Living Green Baptist Church

Shannon Davis of the Winnsboro Livestock Commission, 903-365-2201, reported a total of 1007 head of cattle moved through the auction on
Nov. 15, at the following prices:
•Steers, under 300 pounds, $1.60-$2.85 a pound; 300-400 pounds, $1.50-$2.40 a pound; 400-500 pounds, $1.35-$2.15 a pound; over 500 pounds, $1.20-$1.80 a pound.
•Heifers, under 300 pounds, $1.45-$2.50 a pound; 300-400 pounds, $1.35-$2.05  a pound; 400-500 pounds, $1.25-$1.85 a pound; over 500 pounds, $1.10-$1.70 a pound.
•Packer cows, $55.00 - $89.00 cents a pound.
•Packer bulls, $80.00 - $97.50 cents a pound.
•Cows and heifers, $900 - $1,750 a head
•Cow/Calf Pairs, $1050-$1850 a head.
• Baby calves, $20 - $325 a head.

AUSTIN — As Texas marks a grim, 13-year string of daily roadway fatalities today, the Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers to stay alert and obey traffic laws in an effort to break the consecutive streak of carnage. To date, more than 45,000 people have been killed on Texas roadways since Nov. 7, 2000.
“Having at least one person killed on a Texas road every single day for 13 years is a sobering reminder that we must drive carefully and do everything in our power to stay focused behind the wheel,” said John Barton, TxDOT deputy executive director. “These people are our spouses, children, friends and neighbors, and losing them to traffic deaths has a profound and permanent impact on their families. This staggering number of fatalities needs to stop increasing every 24 hours, and taking personal responsibility for our driving habits is the first step.”
 

Registration for the spring 2014 semester is currently underway at Northeast Texas Community College. Students may also register for the holiday intersession term.
Intersession courses run December 16 through January 6. These intensive online classes allow dedicated students to earn full college credit in about two weeks. Spring 2014 classes begin on Monday, Jan. 13. Learn more at www.ntcc.edu/intersession.

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Here are a few items on the agenda for the Chamber of Commerce:
Saturday Nov. 30 the Main Street Association will light the Christmas tree at Pendergrass Park. Downtown businesses will be open late with special, snacks and even some entertainment.
Wednesday Dec. 4 Chamber Open House at the Holman House. 5 pm
Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm the Christmas Parade, if you would like to be in the parade, Applications are available at the office or online at www.pittsburgchamber.com Events, Dec. 5 .
We have a Ribbon Cuttings coming up.
Next Thursday Nov. 21 at 12:00 p.m., there will be a ribbon cutting for All-Star Insurance, located inside First National Bank 1896 US Hwy 217 N. 
Come out and help welcome new businesses to Pittsburg. 
 We have one new member this week, All-Star Insurance, located inside of First National Bank.

The Camp County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities:
Bobby Jewell Wheeler Jr. was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department on Nov. 11 for theft over $50 but under $500.
Kimberly Sue Lee was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department on Nov. 11 for hold in Upshur County for two counts of theft over $50 but under $500 and failure to ID fugitive justice.
Greggory Allen Coffey was arrested Nov. 11 by the Pittsburg Police Department for an aggravated warrant of theft over $50 but under $500.

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Five students recently completed the fire academy at Northeast Texas Community College. They were honored during a graduation ceremony held in the Student Union Building. The graduates are pictured (from left): Aaron Nugent of Winnsboro, Matthew Hernandez of Mount Pleasant, Fenton Godfrey of Mount Pleasant, Wesley Kizer of Pittsburg, and Colter Antonsen of Ridgecrest, California. These students are now eligible to take the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Exam to complete certification. NTCC is currently enrolling students for the 2014 Fire Academy. For more information contact Lisa York at 903-434-8134. Limited financial aid may be available.
 

A reception honoring Nina Johnson (middle) was held in the Ezekiel Room at the Northeast Texas Museum Depot Tuesday, Oct. 29. Mrs. Johnson, trustee emeritus, was honored for her contributions to the museum. Her name was engraved on a bench in front of The Depot.

Gazette Staff Reporter
The sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption within the city limits was determined Tuesday Nov. 5 in a special election. The majority of the city of Pittsburg voted for the measure with a number of 134, 78 were against the measure.
City Manager Clint Hardeman commented of the passage of the new law.
“The City of Pittsburg will canvas the votes for the Nov. 5, 2013 Special Election for the Legal Sale of Beer and Wine for Off-Premise Consumption on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm. The Special Election resulted in 212 votes cast with the results being 134 for the legal sale of Beer and Wine and 78 against. The City of Pittsburg was petitioned to hold an election for the Off-Premise Consumption of Beer and Wine within the City Limits back in July 2013. Each business that anticipates selling beer and wine for off-premise consumption will be required to receive a permit from TABC. “ Mr. Hardeman said.