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Pittsburg Intermediate School welcomed eight new teachers, and two paraprofessionals (teacher’s aides) to the campus this year.

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Months after accident Justiss shares his story
By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 Often when tragedy occurs, a person cries out to God, ‘why me?’ A local man’s attitude is ‘why not me?’
Aug. 21 of last year, three members of the Justiss family, Cy, Ronnie and Janet, were in a vehicle stopped to make a left turn when it was rear ended, sending the family to three different hospitals.  Cy suffered broken ribs and was taken to Longview Regional Medical Center, Mrs. Justiss suffered a broken arm and was taken to East Texas Medical Center in Pittsburg, while Ronnie, the most seriously injured, was taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview.
The family trip to the peach farm led to months and months of hospitals and rehabilitation for Ronnie Justiss. As soon as Mrs. Justiss was released from the hospital, she went to join her husband who was in intensive care at Good Shepherd.

5th Circuit Court overturns $25 million in damages
From staff reports
The fifth district appellate court overturned an anti-competitive lawsuit against Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC) this past Tuesday, citing Pilgrim’s Pride “did not engage in ‘unfair’ or ‘deceptive’ practices.”
One of the world’s largest chicken producers, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, will be the recipient of more than $25 million of overturned damages awarded to several contract poultry growers that accused the company of violating antitrust laws by trying to manipulate poultry prices.
A panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans said on Tuesday a federal magistrate judge erred in finding that Pilgrim’s Pride’s decision to idle a chicken processing plant in El Dorado, Arkansas, in May 2009 and end contracts with the growers was motivated by a desire to control prices.

Baxter leads the charge in rebuilding Camp County Habitat for Humanity
By Amber Counts
Amber9191@gmail.com

Recently, the Pittsburg/Camp County was dangerously close to not having a Habitat for Humanity organization, because of lack of interest, motivation, and funds. But new Executive Director Linda Baxter said they are building to rebuild.
Mrs. Baxter began her role as Executive Director of the Habitat for Humanity in July of this yearafter retiring from the offices of USDA Rural Development after 30 years of service.
“I was looking for somewhere where I could help people, so when this position came open, it seemed like the perfect fit,” she said.

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According to reports by the Camp County Jail, the following persons were arrested and/or incarcerated in the Camp County Jail from August 21 to August 25:
Joetta Gail Attaway, was arrested by Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) on Wednesday, August 21 on a credit card abuse charge and a forgery charge.
 

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Commissioners hear from angry folks on tax hike

By Amber Counts
It was a small but angry crowd at the Camp County Courthouse Monday morning, as the Camp County Commissioners’ heard from citizens during the second public hearing regarding the proposed increase of taxes.
Mr. Thomas Hill of Camp County said he spoke at the last public hearing, but as no answers have been provided to the public, he and many others, still have concerns.
“I know the only place the county can get its money is from taxes,” Mr. Hill said. “But…where can an individual go to get debits and credits? What are you doing to entice other businesses to come to Camp County? Let the public know.”

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By Amber Counts
acounts@campcountynow.com

By Amber Counts
acounts@campcountynow.com

The citizens of Pittsburg will soon have the option to approve or deny the expansion of the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption, as the city council recently approved an ordinance to conduct a local election November 5.
According to Pittsburg City Manager Clint Hardeman, in 2009, the city of Pittsburg held a local election which passed allowing local restaurants to sell beer and wine, but sales of beer and wine for off-premise consumption did not pass.
Hardeman said one of the four precincts in Camp County/ Pittsburg currently allows the legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only, but three do not.
“Recently we have been approached by a third party who is interested [in selling alcohol from their business which will be for off-premise consumption only],” Hardeman said. “They have a lobbyist group working toward this.”

Counts joins Gazette staff
Mrs. Amber Counts has joined The Pittsburg Gazette Staff as a staff writer. She has extensive experience in news writing, features and page design.
Mrs. Counts, originally of Mount Pleasant, comes to the Gazette staff after serving two years as the Managing Editor of the Jefferson Jimplecute.
She said she has been in the newspaper industry for eight years, including beginning her journalism career at the Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune.
According to Mrs. Counts, a 1995 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, she got a taste for news at MPHS.
“I got my first taste of writing in high school - thanks to a great teacher who saw potential in me,” Mrs. Counts said. “I learned the mechanics of news writing there and where I learned how to listen to someone and share their story – which is something I truly enjoy and value.”

By Jeremy Weber
jweber@campcountynow.com

The Pittsburg Independent School District (PISD) Board of Trustees met on Monday, Aug. 12 to consider two action items and hear a preliminary accountability report regarding the school’s 2013 STAAR Test results.

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