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By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

The Pittsburg Pioneer Club presented three scholarships to three 2016 graduating seniors, Summer Pylant, and Dalton Ernest, from Pittsburg High School and Lilly Pittman, from Bethel Christian School of Pittsburg. The Pioneer club has been around for many years in Pittsburg, there are currently 18 members. They volunteer through-out the city in different functions, they raise money during the Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper in Nov. with a cake auction. One hundred percent of those funds are used to support the library, NTCC, the hospital, and provide scholarships to Pittsburg graduates.

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Mayor Shawn Kennington presented students of Pittsburg ISD Production Class under the direction of Jessica Jesmore with an award of appreciation for their participation in the 911 Addressing Public Service Announcement video. Students who participated are: (not in order) Shyanne Cooper,Anjellca Cedillo,Troy Fuller, Allyson Jackson, Kaine Alvarez, Esmeralda Sierra Suarez, Chasity Clifton, Jesse Chavez, Savannah Hayes, Brenna Cedillo and Tammy Nolasco.The awards were presented at Monday’s city council meeting.

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The fourth annual Pittsburg Art and Wine Festival will be happening on Historic Main Street Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. is event serves as one of the main fundraisers for Pittsburg Main Street each year. e money raised goes towards beauti cation projects, grants and other Main Street activities held throughout the year. is year the festival will showcase 11 wineries from all over East Texas and only $5 at the gate gives festival goers the opportunity to sample wine by the taste or glass and will include a souvenir wine glass and Art andWine tote bag. Along with the wineries, there will be over 20 artists and handmade artisans set up from all over Texas. Some things you can expect to nd are one of a kind handcra ed jewelry, children’s art and storybook paintings and artisan goat cheeses, handcra ed olive oils and gluten free and vegan baked goods.

Bubba Sample awards the winner of Saturday night’s Muttin-Bustin champion her prize.

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

Pittsburg ISD 2015 students surpassed their state counterparts this spring on state standardized testing in every subject area, according to preliminary reports released May 26.

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By CLINT HARDEMAN Pittsburg City Manager

The swimming season is fast approaching and the City of Pittsburg would like to help our citizens stay safe this summer. Safety is the city’s number one priority regarding swimming pools. Property owners are responsible for ensuring their swimming pools are safe and within state regulations. DID YOU KNOW… Every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. Drowning ranks h among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States. HOW BIG IS THE PROBLEM? About one in ve people who die from drowning are children 14 and younger. For every child who dies from drowning, another ve receive emergency department care for non-fatal submersion injuries.

May 21 Cemetery Association

The Blodgett Cemetery Association will have its yearly meeting Saturday, May 21at 11 a.m. at the Blodgett church of Christ Fellowship Hall on CR 2850.  (Oil road beside the Y where Hwy 127 & FM 21 meet.)  We will have a potluck lunch following the meeting.  If you have any questions, contact Jean Martin at 903-767-2739.

May 21 Church Garage Sale

Circle C Cowboy Church is having their children's minsitry garage sale at Smith's Furniture parking lot. Starting at 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday only. Proceeds will go to the children for them to attend church camp. 

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• Lawrence Cleveland is the new athletic director for the Pittsburg Independent School District. In a unanimous decision, the 28-year coach received a rousing round of applause from those in attendance at the school board meeting Monday night.

• After 52 years of Pittsburg having the same mayor, D. H. Abernathy steps down and Pittsburg has a new mayor, Shawn Kennington.

• Kendall Wright travelled to Austin May 13 to represent Pittsburg from District 13AAA in the University Interscholastic League State Track and Field Championship meet. Mr. Wright, a sophomore, took the trip seriously and came away with a solid performance, placing second in the Class 3A triple jump. His best mark was his rst attempt, which was 47-2.

• Melissa Diaz is the top-ranking student in the eighth grade at Pittsburg Middle School with a 101.50 grade point average for the seventh and eighth grades. Lane Nickerson ranked second with a 98.90 average for the seventh and eighth grades.

I get questions from people asking what the best type of fertilizer is to use on their yards. My usual reply is: “When was the last time you had your soil tested?” Without a soil test, it’s hard to determine which fertilizers to buy or the amount of lime to apply to raise the soil pH. I always tell people the bene ts of having a soil test done. There’s no need in applying a nutrient that is not needed. For your convenience, we have the soil test bags and forms here at the Extension office. The instructions are listed on the back of the form. Once you have your properly obtained soil in the soil test bag, you will mail it along with the test form and a check for the testing fee to the Soil Testing Lab at College Station. When you receive the results, I can make recommendations if you need me to help. A healthy vigorous turf is what most homeowners want. With that being said, soil fertility is extremely important.

Pittsburg Rotary Scholarship Chairman Ron Clinton presented Rotary Scholarships Thursday, May 12 at the Pittsburg High School Awards Banquet. Pictured from the left, Dr. Clinton and recipients from the left, Summer Pylant, Payton Kennington,Ashlynn Henson,Aaron Franks, Brian Baca, and Karla Osornio.