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10 years ago

• Pilgrim bank employees celebrated the 95th anniversary of the bank. Mayor Shawn Kennington started o the event by reading a proclamation issued by the city of Pittsburg. Bank leaders recognized in the paper were Rick Strudthoff, Lanny Brenner and Jerry Webster.

• The city council voted unanimously to begin negotiations with James Blanchard for the position of city manager. The council interviewed Mr. Blanchard Friday morning.

• Republican candidates running for local o ces in the November elections participated in a “Meet the Candidates” meeting at the Pilgrim Bank Community Room. Camp County Republicans sponsored the event. From left the candidates and the office they seek are: Bobby Carpenter, justice of the peace; Larry Shelton, re-election, Precinct 2 commissioner; and Patrick Smith, county judge.

Ronald Dean Allen, 54, was arrested on 09/19, release of surety, third DWI.

Wayne Curtis Ballard, 35, was arrested on 09/19, failure to appear, the of service, greater than $50 but less the $1500.

Siera Beth Floyd, 25, was arrested on 09/20, outstanding city warrant, released 09/23, time served.

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Lord’s Acre has become an honored tradition at First United Methodist Church Pittsburg. Patrons can join in this celebration of God’s blessings while building offerings for missions. This event brings the community and church family together to give back to the Lord as he directed in Malachi 3:10, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” said the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it”. The Annual Tag Sale is a cornerstone of FUMC’s efforts to fulfill its annual giving toward missions. An event serious shopper’s do not want to miss; the Ministry Center is full. Hurry in for finds in gently used clothing, household and sporting goods, toys, games, furniture and more. First Methodist Pittsburg members may shop early on Monday Sept. 26 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Public school teachers may shop on Tuesday, Sept 27.

Family and friends were on hand Thursday night for the unveiling of the new downtown Pilgrim Plaza, a tranquil garden, across from the Prayer Tower and Pilgrim Bank. The garden was built downtown to compliment the Prayer Tower for citizens to enjoy. Bo Pilgrim, seated, was there along with his oldest son Ken and wife Donna and grandson Lonnie Pilgrim and his wife Karah.

Pittsburg Intermediate School students listen to a flag etiquette presentation made by U.S. Navy member Sean Finn. The presentation taught students about the meaning of the U.S. Flag, the symbolism behind it and how and why the flag represents freedom.

By DEBBIE KNOX Publisher/Editor dnox@campcountynow.com

Dennis Lee Gipson, 70, drowned Sunday afternoon after he launched his boat at the Farm-to-Market 21 bridge on Lake Bob Sandlin. The boat drifted away from him and according to investigating officers, he tried swimming out to retrieve the boat but was unsuccessful.

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By CORY SMITH news@campcountynow.com

By CORY SMITH news@campcountynow.com

These children participated in the Library’s Summer Reading Program. They each met their reading goal and their names were put in a drawing held at the library. Here are the names, ages, and what they won.