THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 The Pittsburg Gazette 136 Years of Serving Camp County

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COURTESY PHOTO Former NTCC President Dr. Wayland DeWitt is seen at the con- struction site for Northeast Texas Community College. Dr. DeWitt COURTESY PHOTO passed away at his home in California Sept. 8. By DI DUNCAN The Baxters believe that concrete barriers be- Special to The Gazette tween north and southbound lanes on HWY 271 Dr. Wayland would solve the problem. “If there had been a barri- In the first week of July, Gene and Linda Baxter lost er, they would not have died. That vehicle would not their daughter and grandson in a multi-car accident have been able to cross into her lane,” Gene Baxter DeWitt, first just north of the Titus County line on US HWY 271. said. Their son-in-law and other two grandchildren were severely injured in the crash. See BARRIERS Page 8 NTCC President, dies at age 85 From Staff Reports

Governor Abbott announces Dr. Wayland DeWitt, former president of Northeast Texas Com- expanded business openings munity College, passed away at his home in By TONI WALKER is 15% or less. Nineteen of the 22 TSAs in the state Palm Desert, Califor- Special to The Gazette qualify under Governor Abbott’s new guidelines. Mor- ris, Camp, Titus and Cass Counties are all included nia on September 8, 2020 at the age of 85. Some business owners in Texas received good news in these 19 TSAs. The other three TSAs- S-Victoria, DeWitt was the first after Governor Greg Abbott announced Sept. 17 that T-Laredo, and V-Lower Rio Grande Valley- must re- President of NTCC and many businesses can increase their capacity to 75 per- main at 50 percent capacity. oversaw the building cent. “With the medical advancements we have made of the college from Dr. Wayland DeWitt According to Governor Abbott’s latest announce- and the personal hygiene practices we have adopt- the ground up. He was named the “most effective ment, gyms/exercise facilities, manufacturers, mu- ed, Texans have shown that we can address both the college administrator in the United States” in 1986. seums/libraries, office-based employers, restaurants, health and safety concerns of COVID-19 while also According to the recent book Miracle on FM 1735 and retailers may operate at the higher capacity pro- taking careful, measured steps to restore the liveli- by Dr. Jerry Wesson, which details the history of vided they were in a hospital service area with low hoods that Texans depend on,” said Governor Abbott. NTCC, DeWitt’s philosophy was to hire great peo- COVID-19 hospitalization rates. Governor Abbott’s “Achieving both goals requires safe standards that ple, not micromanage them, expect results and to announcement also re-authorized elective surger- contain COVID-19, emphasize protecting the most treat every individual with respect and dignity. He is ies for a majority of the state of Texas. vulnerable, and establish clear metrics that the public remembered fondly by faculty and staff who worked Governor Abbott implemented a data-driven met- can depend on. That is why today we have announced under his leadership. DeWitt served as NTCC’s ric to help guide the state’s ongoing efforts to contain expanded occupancy standards for a variety of ser- president until 1988. He made his home in Pittsburg COVID-19 and expand occupancy for businesses and vices. But, Texans should remember that a steady and during his years in Northeast Texas. services. This metric focuses on areas with high hos- significant decline in COVID-19 cases is not a sign to He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history pitalizations — referring to any Trauma Service Area let up in our vigilance against the virus. Instead, Tex- from Western New Mexico University, a Master’s De- (TSA) that has had seven consecutive days in which ans must continue to heed the guidance of medical gree in Clinical Psychology from Central Missouri the number of COVID-19 hospitalized patients as a experts by wearing a mask, social distancing, and State University, a Doctorate of Education from the percentage of all hospitalized patients exceeds 15%, practicing proper sanitation strategies. By main- University of Wyoming and a post-doctoral degree until such time as the TSA has seven consecutive taining health and safety standards that are proven in Administration from Harvard University. days in which the number of COVID-19 hospitalized to mitigate COVID-19, we can continue to slow the Prior to coming to NTCC, DeWitt taught Medical patients as a percentage of all hospitalized patients spread while opening up the Texas economy.” School in Bogota, Columbia, worked as a therapist, and became Dean of Students at Walla Walla Com- munity College in Washington, where he supported education and vocational training for the commu- nity. He went on to become vice president and then president of Walla Walla Community College. He is survived by his daughter, Liysa (Rick) Swart, numerous grandchildren, two brothers, a sister See DEWITT Page 2 $1.00

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PAGE 2 • The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 News / State Get your flu shot, governor says While scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, ter Riebeling, of the Fayette County Record. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging everyone to get a flu Riebeling, a real estate agent, added she had the good shot. Capital fortune of seeing Stevie Ray when she was about 20 years Texans need to do their part to keep moving forward old. “I was just standing an arm’s length away from him at the state’s recovery from the pandemic, the governor the concert hall in Austin, so he really touches my heart!” said. Last week, he also eased restrictions placed on busi- Highlights nesses in most of Texas. Ike Dike moves forward In a new public service announcement, Abbott re- by CHRIS COBLER, As Hurricane Sally hammered nearby states, U.S. Sen. minded Texans that flu season already has arrived. Get- Texas Press Association John Cornyn touted in a news release the progress of a ting a flu shot is especially important this season to help massive flood mitigation project along Texas’ Gulf Coast. keep hospitalizations down during the state’s ongoing Open your heart to music The Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay project, sometimes response to COVID-19, he said. As Hispanic Heritage Month events happen across Tex- referred to as the Ike Dike, is intended to protect nearly “I got mine today,” Abbot said. “I can tell you it is the best as, a new book encourages people to celebrate in song. 4,000 square miles from Brazoria County to Orange Coun- way to reduce your chances of contracting and spreading “Corazón Abierto: Mexican American Voices in Texas ty. Last month, Orange County voted to move into the the flu. So protect yourself and loved ones this flu season Music,” is set to be published Nov. 15 by Texas A&M Uni- design phase with the Army Corps of Engineers. After a and get a flu shot today.” versity Press. The author is Kathleen Hudson, founding design study is completed in April, the project will be sub- director of the Texas Music Heritage Foundation in Ker- mitted to Congress for authorization and funding. California firm finds friendlier skies in Texas rville. The Corps also is conducting a Coastal Texas Study with Incora, formerly known as Wesco Aircraft, is moving its “By sharing the artists’ accounts of their influences, the Texas General Land Office to provide a comprehen- headquarters from Valencia, California, to Fort Worth. their experiences, their family stories, and their musical sive strategy for flood mitigation and coastal protection Incora, an aerospace and defense services provider, will and cultural journeys, ‘Corazón Abierto’ reminds us that beyond Houston. relocate to the former Federal Aviation Administration borders can be gateways, that differences enrich, rather “The question isn’t if that next bullet will come, but building on Meacham Boulevard near Interstate 35W and than isolate,” Texas A&M notes in promotional materi- when, and how ready we will be.” Cornyn said. “With these Loop 820. The company received a $1 million package of al for “Corazón Abierto,” which translates in English as projects, Texas will be stronger, safer and better prepared incentives from Fort Worth’s economic development de- “open heart.” for whatever Mother Nature sends our way.” partment. It also received a Texas Enterprise Fund grant Another Texas A&M book might be of interest to those Cornyn’s Democratic challenger in the Nov. 3 election, of $1.8 million. who correctly guessed last week’s question about which MJ Hegar, responded to the statement, saying Texas is be- “Our new, larger office space in Fort Worth will allow us celebrity appeared in the first “Don’t mess with Texas” ing pummeled by the effects of climate change. to bring our teams together to increase efficiency, encour- commercial in 1986. Legendary Texas blues guitarist Ste- “We’ve had over a decade to act on the Ike Dike, but un- age collaboration and support the future growth of our vie Ray Vaughan played “The Eyes of Texas” in a memo- der Sen. Cornyn’s watch it still hasn’t materialized — per- business,” Incora Chief Executive Officer Todd Renehan rable start to the campaign. Vaughan, who died in a he- haps because just six years ago he didn’t even know what said in announcing the move. “This centrally located site licopter crash four years later, is remembered in a Texas the Ike Dike was,” Hegar said. “We need bold investments also will offer more accessibility and availability to our A&M book released earlier this year, “Seeing Stevie Ray,” in both energy and infrastructure, including but not lim- customers and colleagues across the U.S. and in Europe.” by photographer Tracy Ann Hart. ited to the Ike Dike, to help Texans on the frontlines of About two months ago, Moody’s Investor Services The “Pride and Joy” of Dallas, Austin and blues music worsening natural disasters and holistically address the downgraded Wesco’s ratings to negative, based on the dis- lovers everywhere, Vaughan was correctly identified by climate crisis — something Sen. Cornyn has repeatedly ruptions created by COVID-19. Moody’s said the company “Capital Highlights” readers Lew Cohn, of Highland Lakes failed Texans on.” could improve its rating by increasing the amount of cash Newspapers; Maria Whitsett, of the Burnet Bulletin; Col- it had on hand and strongly executing on its recent merg- leen Bailey, of The Gladewater Mirror; Michael Flores, of Chris Cobler is a board member and past president of the er with Pattonair. After the merger in January, Wesco and the Bay City Tribune; Nancy Wilson, of the Marlin Demo- Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. He welcomes Pattonair formed Incora. crat; Terry Fender, of the Bowie News; and Andrea Schut- email at [email protected]. Governor Abbott announces relaxed visitation guidelines for some healthcare facilities By TONI WALKER visit, including in the resident’s room. This will help test negative for COVID-19 within the previous 14 days Special to the Tribune ensure their loved one’s physical, social, and emotional before the initial visit. needs are being met. Designated caregivers will not be The new guidelines also offer a way for general visi- Along with Governor Abbott’s updated capacity guide- required to maintain physical distancing, but only one tors not designated as essential caregivers to visit their lines for many Texas businesses, new visitation guidance caregiver can visit a resident at a time. loved ones. The updated emergency rules will allow for eligible nursing homes, assisted living facilities, inter- Designated caregivers can be selected by the resident approved facilities to schedule outdoor no contact vis- mediate care facilities, home and community-based ser- or a legal representative, and can be a family member, its, open window visits, or indoor visitation with the vice providers, and inpatient hospice were announced friend, or other individual. Facilities are required to use of plexiglass safety barriers to prevent the spread that will be effective Thursday, Sept. 24. Residents will be train essential caregivers on the proper use of personal of COVID-19. Physical contact between residents and able to designate up to two essential family caregivers. protective equipment (PPE) and other infection con- general visitors is not permitted. Facilities also must Those designees will be provided necessary training to trol measures. Proper PPE must be used at all times continue to meet all additional visitation requirements allow them to safely go inside a facility for a scheduled during these scheduled visits, and the caregiver must outlined in the emergency rules. DSHS and TEA launch webpage with COVID-19 case data reported by Texas Public Schools Reported cases represent less than half-a-percent of students who have returned to campus

In collaboration with the Texas Education agen- The number of student and staff COVID-19 cases in The data will provide an overview of the bur- cy (TEA), the Texas Department of State Health Texas public schools will be updated each week. Be- den of disease in Texas schools over time and Services (DSHS) today posted on the DSHS web- ginning next week, it will include data by school dis- inform public policy decisions about COVID-19. site the statewide number of cases of COVID-19 re- trict. TEA will link to the data from TEA’s COVID-19 School districts and other local authorities will ported by Texas public schools. The reported count website. continue to be the best source of the most cur- of on-campus student cases of COVID-19 in the TEA previously directed all school districts to sub- rent and specific information about cases in state’s public schools is 2,344 out of an estimated mit information about COVID-19 cases going back to their schools. 1.1 million students who have been on campus for the start of the school year. Information is submitted Reporting this information to the state does instruction or activities via an online form each Monday by those school sys- not replace the legal requirement that schools FISH DAY! since the beginning tems that were notified in the previous week that a notify public health officials in their area of all of the 2020-21 school student, teacher, or staff member who participates cases. Additionally, as per TEA guidance, schools It’s time to stock your pond! year. The total count of in any on-campus activity has tested positive for a will still be required to inform all parents, teach- Delivery Will Be: on-campus staff cases current COVID-19 infection. Antibody tests, which ers, and campus staff of any positive cases tied to TUESDAY, OCT. 6 NAPLES – 8:45-9:30 during the same period indicate a previous infection, are not required to be their on-campus instruction or activities. Middle G. Cattle Co. is 2,175. reported. DAINGERFIELD 10:00-10:45 Daniel Feed & Farm Supply PITTSBURG – 11:15-12 TX Country Farm Supply LONGVIEW – 1:15-2 Jakes Feed & Animal Center GOT DeWitt Continued from page 1 SATURDAY, OCT. 17 QUITMAN – 8:45-9:30 and many beloved friends. In lieu of flowers, the fam- Potts Feed Store MT. VERNON – 11:45-12:30 ily requested contributions to establish the Wayland TX Country Farm Supply NEWS? DeWitt Memorial Reading Room at the Lotus Island FISH WAGON Oasis Trauma Recovery Center (www.lotusislandoa- To Place an Order, Call Call sis.org). Anecdotes and memories are being compiled 1-800-643-8439 903.856.6629 into “The Book of Wayland” and submissions can be www.FishWagon.com sent to [email protected].

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The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 • PAGE 3 Records OBITUARIES LOOKING BACK

• Lt. Roy B. Lockett, Jr. U. S. Navy, and Sgt. Dewey H. TRINIDAD 15 YEARS AGO Faulkner, U. S. Army, were both discharged from the • Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Smith celebrated their 50th wed- service and had returned home. Mrs. Maria Trini- ding anniversary. dad, age 59, of Pitts- • Pittsburg graduates Sr. Airman Sarah E. Stegman and 85 YEARS AGO burg, passed away on Sr. Airman Bryan Boykin meet accidently while both • The Camp County Chamber of Commerce voted to Wednesday, September are stationed at Osan Air base in South Korea, neither one knew the other was there. have a regular trades and auction day every month. 16, 2020 in Longview. • The National Youth Administration committed $288, Sher was born March for 48 Camp County high school students to have 27, 1961 in Palau, Co- 25 YEARS AGO part-time jobs at a rate of $6 per month. ahuila Mexico to Te- • The First Baptist Church announced it has a new pas- tor, Dr. Steve Packer. odoro Garcia and To- • The Lady Pirates won a volleyball tournament against 95 YEARS AGO Maria Trinidad masa Silva. Jefferson and the leading scorers were Jennifer Dor- • C. W. Barnes announced in an ad that the Pittsburg She was a member sett, Tazandia Nelms, and Karen Riley. Radio Shop was now open and carried radios with of Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Pittsburg and one tube up to the latest 8-tube set and not only could worked for Pittsburg Independent School District. farmers receive the latest market reports but a daily 35 YEARS AGO weather report too. She is survived by her children, sons, Jesus Trinidad, • The Hot Links eating contest during the Pioneer Days • The best record for cotton picking that week was set Jose Trinidad, Daniel Trinidad, and David Trinidad, was won by Thurman Biscoe, after eating 54. John Henry Gautney, 6 years old who picked 101 lbs. and a daughter, Daisy Trinidad of Pittsburg, and three • Mr. Bob Crain was dubbed “Robin Hood” after he shot grandchildren. one arrow into the end of another during the Pioneer Days archery contest. 105 YEARS AGO She is preceded in death by her daughter, Loida • J. O. Garrett who had been in jail several months on a Trinidad. forgery charge escaped, only to be recaptured by Sher- Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, 45 YEARS AGO iff Carpenter. • Mr. Oren Reeves was giving rides in his horse drawn September 21, 2020 at the Primera Iglesia Bautista • The Pittsburg PTA and the Merry Matrons gave a re- wagon during the Pioneer days. Church (the old Emmanuel Baptist Church) in Pitts- ception for all the public-school teachers in the home • The officers for the 1975- 1976 National Honor Society of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hargrove. burg, with interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery were president, Ricky Parker, Vice-president Kenda • The home of J. B. Greer, 1612 Park St., was destroyed in Pittsburg. There will a visitation held on Sunday, Bynum, reporter, Kathy Coker, and secretary Karen by fire of unknown origin. Mr. Greer and his son barely September 20, 2020 from 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at the Parker. church. escaped the flames. 55 YEARS AGO HAMPTON • W. E. Ridings had an exceptional crop of sugar cane growing behind his house on Parkland St. FYI by CHUCK JOHNS Graveside services • Twirlers for the 1965 Pirate band were Misses Paula for Billy Clarice Long 45 YEARS AGO: Oren Reeves took his team of Holloway, Linda Parker, Judy Davis, Adera Lawson, mules and wagon to area festivals for several Hampton, 87, of Pitts- Mary Hooton, Sue Pruett, Mary Taylor, Cathy Banks, years. burg will be 2:00 p.m., Penny Kennedy, and Patsy Green. Sunday, September 20, 55 YEARS AGO: W.E. Ridings was a rural mail car- 2020 at Leesburg Cem- 65 YEARS AGO rier. The day he retired, he rode the route in horse etery in Camp County. • Pittsburg Pirate Johnny McWatters was moved to the and buggy, the same as when he started. Interment will be in left half-back to better utilize his speed in the new 75 YEARS AGO: H.H. Holman Sr. owned a furniture Leesburg Cemetery. Ar- T-formation. manufacturing plant on the west end of Marshall rangements are under Billy Clarice Long Hampton • The Pittsburg Garden Club met in Mrs. Fred Heath’s Street. the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. home and Mrs. D. C. Crews was co-hostess. 105 YEARS AGO: The W.C. Hargrove home was Hampton passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 in the third house west of the railroad on the south a Mt. Pleasant nursing home. 75 YEARS AGO side of Quitman Street. It is a tan multi-story brick • County Chairman H. H. Holman announced Camp home. Mrs. Hampton was born July 13, 1933 in Roaring County to raise $2060 for National War Fund. Spring, Texas to Raymond and Effie Long. She was a retired registered nurse, a member of numerous Women’s Clubs, traveled with First Baptist Church and played the church handbells and was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Tommy Hampton and JAIL LOG wife, Mary; daughter, Cindy Solomon and husband, Dempsey; grandchildren, Leslie Curry and husband, Darryl, Travis Hampton, Matthew Solomon, and Colton Taylor Rush was arrested by CCSO on 9/14 for drug paraphernalia. Adam James Solomon. theft, more than $2,500 but less than $29,999. Kendra E. Sanchez was arrested by PPD on 9/17 for un- Mrs. Hampton is preceded in death by her husband, James Ladale Harris was arrested by CCSO on 9/14 for authorized use of a motor vehicle. J.R. Hampton; brother, Raymond Long, Jr. and her par- sexual assault of a child. Dora Elia Castillo was arrested by PPD on 9/17 for a hold ents. Bryce Lane Arnold was arrested by CCSO on 9/16 for from Hopkins County. HOLLEY continuous family violence and assault to a family John Aaron McLeary was arrested by DPS on 9/17 for member impeding breath. driving while intoxicated, second. Mrs. Shirley Holley, Miguel Angel Garcia was arrested by PPD on 9/17 for Gilbert Claud Wilson was arrested by DPS on 9/18 for age 80, of Pittsburg, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, driving while intoxicated, an open container, and passed away September less than one gram, tampering with physical evi- unlawfully carrying a weapon. 10, 2020 in Pittsburg. dence, unlawful carry of a weapon, and possession of She was born July 20, 1940 to Emanuel and Mary Howard Malone in Dallas, Texas. Winnsboro Livestock & Dairy Auction Mrs. Holley went Shirley Holley September 18, 2020 OVER 500 LBS - $1.00 - $1.45 - lb COW/CALF PAIRS - $750 - to nursing school at HEAD COUNT - 888 HD $1.40 - lb OVER 500 LBS - $0.95 - $1200 - HD Northeast Texas Community College and finished as STEERS: $1.30 - lb BABY CALVES - $25 - an LVN. After becoming an LVN, she was employed at UNDER 300 LBS - $1.25 - HEIFERS: PACKER COWS: $0.25 - $200 - HD Presbyterian Hospital in Winnsboro. She was a mem- $1.80 - lb UNDER 300 LBS - $1.20 $0.60 - lb ber of the First Baptist Church of Pittsburg. 300-400 LBS - $1.20 - $ - $1.60 - lb PACKER BULLS: $0.65 - Next Dairy Sale: Mrs. Holley is survived by her husband, David Roy 1.70- lb 300-400 LBS - $1.15 - $0.90 - lb September 23, 2020 Holley, son; Curtis McSpadden, grandchildren; Jen- 400-500 LBS - $1.15 - $1.55 - lb COWS & HEIFERS - $600 nifer and Brandon Rhyne, Jessica and Antonio Ham- $1.60 - lb 400-500 LBS - $1.10 - - $1200 - HD ilton, Jacob Hearon, and Matthew Hearon, as well as her six great-grandchil- dren. Mrs. Holley is preced- ed in death by her par- PIRATE PRIDE ents, son; Wesley Hearon, daughter; Angela Kaye Hearon, brothers; Eman- uel Malone Jr. and Billy Malone, sisters; Doris Dit- tman and Florence Long, and granddaughter; Tiffa- Special rate going on now! ny Nicole Clark. 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PAGE 4 • The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 Viewpoints

The View Thy Speech Bewrayeth Thee Have you ever been today. There is a lot of From A Farr out wandering around memory required to say to New York City or learn English. Spanish By TRACY FARR the West Coast or vir- Memories & on the other hand has Contributing Writer tually any place in or Reflections rules that you can go by out of the country, and most of the time which By Ken Howard happy to get home you makes it a much easier Confessions of an finally arrive at DFW language to learn than and get on the last leg English. William Shake- of your home to Bowie County. You have been lis- speare prepared the way for the monumental use of inept food snob tening to English improperly spoken, that is to say English in 1611 and the authorized King James ver- the wrong accent all week. And when you get on sion of the Bible. I’m sure when people look at my early-Satur- the plane home from DFW the sweet tones of the I had a student once who had the most horrible day-morning Walmart shopping cart full of fruits East Texas accent are like music to your ears. And of use of the English language I had ever witnessed. He and vegetables and products from Asia and India course we don’t have as profound an accent as was repeatedly failed the English test which we had re- with names that begin with Q and Z, they’re think- once the case. Media have mellowed our once dis- quired so that our students wouldn’t go out and em- ing, “My word, man, how can you live without fro- tinctive way of speaking English. barrass us too much. He appealed after having taken zen sausage biscuits and a 12-pack carton of soda But even though we have the correct pronuncia- the test a number of times and said to me “when am pop?” tion of our native language, there is a serious prob- I going to ever use English anyhow?”. Well enough At the same time they’re having their thoughts, lem that besets our entire nation. It is the way we said on that. I’m thinking, “My word, man, couldn’t you’ve bought butcher our grammar in this beautiful language. I had another student who used one of the most a real pineapple instead of that canned chopped-up How many times have you cringed as a national common and erroneous phrases that is so com- syrupy stuff with artificial coloring and factory-in- newscaster fails miserably to make subject and verb mon to our particular use of the language. I won’t duced aftertaste?” agree, the number etc. It is a national epidemic. And repeat it here because it would be offensive to many Shopping cart food snobbery, hurled in both di- as the years pass it doesn’t seem to get any better. of our people who use it since it is in such common rections. It seems our schools are not taking much effort on usage. But I wrote him a letter and told him that “And what’s this?” the cashier asks. the students to learn how to properly structure a his language was going to be one of the first tools “It’s Bok Choy.” sentence. I think they rely primarily on literature to that people used to judge him. I got one of the nic- “Hmmmm. And what’s it good for?” teach the students how to organize their sentences. est letters from him I have received from a student. The shopper standing behind me in the line looks But, most students probably view literature as bor- He was really appreciative of my efforts. The school to see what the commotion’s about. ing. In fact who reads anymore? One of the most that I was teaching at the time most of the students “Tonight, it’ll go into a nice soup, with turmeric beautiful wordsmiths of the English language was were first-generation going to college. And although and Shitake mushrooms,” I say to the cashier. Charles Dickens in my opinion. He was one of the in teaching you frequently get the idea that you’re “Shitake. Oh, that’s how you pronounce it?” most effective users of the English language the last not getting over to students this was a pleasant and The bored shopper behind me loses interest and 200 years has seen. rewarding experience. grabs a candy bar from the shelf. His cart is full One of the problems with the English language is “In my opinion as much money as we are paying of sodas and chips and frozen pizza and tubes of that it is in a sense of the word a mishmash of old them teachers they ain’t learning them students ground beef and a bottle of maple syrup for his box- German, overlaid with French for 300 years. William good like they supposed to be.” Anon es of frozen waffles. the Conqueror conquered southern England in 1066. And we know the sad story of St Peter getting I hate to admit it, but I feel a tad superior with my He could not speak the old English. He spoke French caught in Matthew 26:73 in his denial of Christ. Let grapes and quinoa while others are toting around and this became the language of commerce and the us not let our speech betray us more than to say we boxed cookies and fake juice drinks. I wonder how court. It took William Shakespeare in 16th century have the most pleasing accent in Texas, although we anybody can eat like that. And why? Is it too much to begin to pull together the language that we know don’t follow the rules of the language all the time. trouble to chop up an onion and bell peppers, boil a pot of rice and serve it all up with broccoli and tofu? America may be the “land of the buy one get one Today we are honoring Mr. Bolton was born on free” and “home of the I’ll start my diet bravely next a fine upstanding man of Aug. 3, 1927, in Pittsburg, week,” but does it have to be? our community, Mr. Wal- Come to the son of Edith Bolton Another shopper enters my line but decides to ter E Bolton, Jr. His obit- and Walter Bolton. He head off to another register. My purchases are tak- uary and genealogy fol- your census was retired from Lone Star ing time. lows; Walter E. Bolton, 81, Steel Company and was a By GLENDA KINARD Boxes, cans and cartons of pre-packaged food-like of Pittsburg, died Sunday, Contributing Writer member of Independent stuff are easy to ring up at the cash register. Just slide May 17, 2009, in Longview. Hope Baptist Church in the bar code across the scanner and away you go. Services were held at Pittsburg. He is survived In comparison, vegetables and fruits have to be in- Pine Bluff First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, with the by his wife Edgie Lee Bolton of Pittsburg: two daugh- spected, counted and weighed, their product num- Rev. John M. Brooks officiating. Interment followed ters, Frankie Bolton and Kathielene Bolton, both of bers sometimes punched in by hand, which seems at Bolton Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Longview; three sons, Larry Bolton of Longview, Ardis to me quite fitting seeing that they were picked, in- Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Johnny Farmer, Per- Bolton of Irving, and Charles Bolton of Gladewater; 7 spected, counted and weighed by hand before they ry Duffey, Robert Askew, Grover Bolton, Harry Gold- grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and one sis- were shipped to the store for me to purchase. smith, Charles George, Eddie Bolton and Larry Hasha- ter, Louella Wilder of Texarkana; and a host of nieces, “So, what ya going to do with that stuff?” the way, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Bolton, Ardis nephews and other relatives. shopper behind me asks, pointing at a head of Napa Bolton, Charles Bolton, Jonathan Bolton, Briceton He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie cabbage. Bolton, LaMichael Askew, James Sewell, Larry Hasha- Bolton; a daughter, Elsie Jean McKinney; his parents; “I found a recipe for making kimchi, and I thought way, Sr. and the Camp County Antique Car Club. and all of his brothers, and all but one sister. I’d try it out,” I reply. “It’s supposed to be good for the gut. They eat a lot of it in Korea.” He turns to his wife and I hear him say, “Stupid Democrat holding up everything. Look and see if Anti-social media there’s another line open.” I have found it difficult not further) is enthralled Luckily the cashier is ringing up my last item. It’s the last few weeks to find in what should have been tucked deep inside a brown paper bag to keep it a suitable topic to write From My a matter between two indi- cool. The cashier looks in the bag and then at me about. Sometimes, that viduals. Then, everyone who with a smile that says, “Your secret is safe with me.” happens. I wouldn’t really Perspective watches the video or reads I hang my head in shame because I know deep call it “writer’s block,” be- the post begins to form their down in my heart I’m just a food snob fraud. Deep By TONI WALKER cause, for me, at least, it Contributing Writer own opinions of the parties in the sack is a cold pint of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate never seems to last too ter- in the dispute. That, in turn Fudge Brownie ice cream. ribly long. But as we inch leads us to begin to dislike a “It’s for a friend,” I say. closer to November, I have something that is coming to the person or group of individuals that we may not even know. “Sure, honey,” is her reply. “Sure it is.” forefront more and more often. So much of our reactions to people on the street is based Just about every person on the planet uses some form on how we perceive them or the group they belong to. of social media. We use it for our businesses, and for pho- Social media also has become a platform of hate for dif- to storage. During the pandemic social media has also fering political views. People tend to read a post and use it The Pittsburg Gazette become a vital way for families who live states apart, or to assume where the poster lands on political issues, or the sometimes even across town, to stay in contact with each poster out and out states where they stand, leading people POSTMASTER other. Social media can be a good thing, but I feel it is get- to begin making statements and formulate opinions of the Send PS3579 to The Pittsburg Gazette ting a little out of hand. person’s mental capacity, upbringing, or anything they can. 112 Quitman St. • Pittsburg, TX 75686 Now, I am not talking about the amount we use social So we have begun using “social media” to become more (903) 856-6629 • Fax: (903) 856-6625 media, the number of different outlets, or anything like “anti-social” than anything. Periodical Postage Paid Pittsburg, Texas that. With all of the goings on in the world lately, I feel it What if we begin using the platforms available for good? Published Weekly should be more aptly named “anti-social media.” Let me Go back to posting things about your family, your kid’s ball ISSN Number 1046-0683 explain. team, or your vacation. Heck, I wouldn’t even mind seeing When someone has a problem with someone else, where a return to the daily mealtime posts of what you are eat- Toni Rowan | Publisher do they go? They almost immediately post on the preferred ing. Let’s just make an effort to not use those platforms for Di Duncan | Editor social media outlet. When someone sees a disagreement negative reasons and for bashing others. I think that would Connie Bradshaw | Sales between two people in public; their first move is to take out help all of us be a bit happier, and you might even find you Keilani Cheek | Bookkeeper their phones and hit record. Before long, the entire area (if have more in common than you realize. Joni Guess | Graphics

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PAGE 6 • The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 Business / Community SignalNet joins Chamber We Serve

By SANDY THOMPSON Lion Club President Pittsburg Lions are Recycling Eyeglasses

COURTESY PHOTO City of Pittsburg officials and Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce Board members welcome new chamber member, SignalNet Broad- band. With every part of your life connected, you rely on Internet daily. Signalnet is committed to delivering a better network experience to their customers, today and tomorrow. Succession Plans Set Businesses

One of the areas of service that Lions Clubs around the world focus on is vision. Many clubs specialize in vision Up for Long Term Success screening, eyeglass recycling, along with supporting the Creating a succession just about naming an Leader Dogs for the Blind organization, leaderdog.org. plan – essentially plan- heir; it’s also a matter of Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglass- ning your exit – may navigating tax laws and es, yet millions living in low and middle income countries Marketplace lack access to basic eye care services. That is why our club, not be the most pleas- minimizing the finan- the Pittsburg Lions Club, has stepped up its efforts to col- ant topic for discus- cial burden on family sion, however prepar- Issues members. The financial lect and donate used eyeglasses to the Lions Eyeglass Re- by MECHELE MILLS cycling Center. There, the glasses are sorted to determine ing for the inevitable is aspect of a succession those that are usable or unusable, processed, and placed essential for a compa- plan can be very com- in inventory for distribution to optical missions around ny’s survival. A 2019 plex. An attorney and/ the world. Lions also help to minimize landfill waste by Family Business Survey or financial planner can supporting precious metal reclamation and scrap pro- conducted by the National Bureau of Economic walk you through the process, make sure you’ve cessing for damaged glasses that are unusable. Research Family Business found that 42% of fam- tied up all loose ends and help you ease the po- So, if you have old eyeglasses laying in a drawer some- ily-owned businesses did not have a succession tential financial strain on family and the busi- where in your house, dig them out and drop them off at plan in place. BBB reminds business owners ness. one of the local locations listed below. At each location that having a succession plan is key to having a Think about the staff. A succession plan isn’t you will find a box that is especially for Lions Club Inter- smooth leadership transition and can ensure the just about tending to finances and ownership. national Eyeglass Recycling. company remains a thriving enterprise for gener- It is also about management and making sure 1. Clemens & Truitt Ins. 501 Quitman St. ations to come. the company can run smoothly in your absence. 2. God’s Closet 121 Jefferson St. “Not having a succession plan in place could Make sure that your staff is trained to carry on 3. Century 21 Premier Group 116 Jefferson St. put your family finances and the future success without you—this includes the high-level strate- 4. Cypress Bank 120 S. Greer Blvd of the company in jeopardy,” Mechele Agbayani gic plan and the day to day basics of making the 5. Drs Spearman & Richardson 135 Quitman St. Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central business work. Consider creating basic succes- 6. Peonies Skin Care 311 Lafayette St. Suite B. East Texas said “Having one in place is especial- sion management plans for key staff to ensure 7. Yantis-Johns Insurance 124 Jefferson St. ly helpful when unexpected circumstances such continuity in service and productivity should 8. Be*YOU*tiful Salon & Boutique 913 N Greer as illness, death, or disability occur which may someone else depart. 9. American Legion (give to any American Legion mem- require your successors to make significant deci- Think about the customers. Customer loyal- be sions while under emotional duress.” ty for a small business often rests heavily on the 10. Pittsburg Hot Link Restaurant 136 W. Marshall St BBB recommends taking the following steps to owner. Customers might head off to the compe- 11. Pittsburg Camp County Library 613 Quitman St. create a cohesive and comprehensive succession tition if they think that the company can’t carry Not only do the Pittsburg Lions Club work toward plan: on without you. Consider how you can make the eyeglass recycling but we aid local residence who need Have the tough conversations with family and transition seamless for customers and not lose financial assistance toward eye exams and eye glasses. partners. the trust they have built in your company should We also give very generously to the Leader Dog for the When beginning the planning process, get the you leave. Encourage relationships between cus- Blind organization. thoughts and opinions of family members and tomers and other staff so that they know that the Thank you to Lion Jean Frankovitch for caring about business partners on their future involvement business is more than just you. the vision needs of others and for taking on our recy- with the company. This will give you a better idea Update the plan every few years. Revisit and re- cling project and turbo charging it. If you’d like to be who really wants to take on the challenges of the vise the plan every few years. Make sure it contin- part of an active, service minded organization that company and who might prefer a different path ues to reflect the current status of the business as cares about eye sight like Lion Jean, then come check from the family business while perhaps main- well as your family situation. us out. We meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday’s of each taining an equity stake. Also, circle back around For more information on how to be a savvy month at the Anvil from noon to 1:00 p.m. For more and make sure all interested parties understand business owner, go to bbb.org. To report fraudu- information, call Sandy Thompson at 512-569-0128 or the succession plan after it is finalized. lent or unscrupulous business practices, please email [email protected] and LIKE us on Get professional help. A succession plan isn’t call (903)581-5888. Facebook. SERVICET he Pittsburg Gazette DIRECTORY Brakes / Tires / Alignment Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Service DISCOUNT TIRE & BRAKE iClean Cleaning Services New Tires | Brakes Serving Mt. Vernon, Sulphur Springs, Mt. Pleasant, Wheel Alignment Winnsboro, Pittsburg and surrounding areas. Balancing | Suspensions We offer a variety of services including one time cleans and recurring. Laundry and guest services available as well as 202 N. Greer Blvd. • Pittsburg window, grout, tile and baseboard cleaning. 903-856-6531 Discounted rates for Veterans, Disabled and Elderly. Braden Karnes | Store Manager Call Courtnie at 512-277-9058 or Maria at 903-588-0069

The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 • PAGE 7 News / Devotional CELEBRATE THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA DAR Promotes Constitution Week DAR Pitts Chapter Doring Van Buren. “While Independence Day is a well-recog- tering knowledge of, and preciation for, the Constitution and nized and beloved national holiday, fewer people know about the inalienable rights it affords to all Americans, DAR helps to Members of the Drucilla Pitts Chapter, Daughters of the Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living keep alive the memory of the men and women who secured our American Revolution, Camp County, Texas, commemorate the document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to nation’s foundational liberties. week of September 17-23, 2020 as the 233rd Anniversary of the our American way of life.” “In communities across America, Daughters will erect signing of the Constitution of the United States of America. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service hundreds of community displays, sponsor municipal procla- Each year our chapter provides educational supplies to a class organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Septem- mations, ring bells and stage programs to raise awareness of in Pittsburg ISD to encourage the study of this event in history. ber 17–23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution the Constitution’s tenets and importance. We invite everyone We also would like to emphasize our citizens’ responsibilities Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and on August 2, 1956, to join us in celebrating this powerful document, which has to protect and defend the Constitution. It is our desire to in- President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into Public Law #915. enabled our democracy within a republic for more than two form the public that the Constitution is the basis for America’s The celebration’s goals are threefold: to encourage the study of centuries. We hope that all Americans will learn more about great heritage and the foundation for our way of life. the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution the Constitution and its immense impact on our nation,” Van The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in September 1787; to remind the public that the Constitution Buren said. urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation for One of the largest patriotic women’s organizations in the during this month’s annual observance in honor this founda- its way of life, and to emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility to world, DAR has more than 185,000 members in approximately tional document of national governance. protect, defend and preserve the U.S. Constitution. 3,000 chapters across the country and several foreign coun- “There are two documents of paramount importance to DAR has been the foremost advocate for the awareness, pro- tries. DAR members promote on, education and patriotism American history: the Declaration of Independence, which motion and celebration of Constitution Week. via commemorative events, scholarships and educational ini- forged our national identity, and the United States Constitu- The annual observance provides innumerable opportunities tiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaning- tion, which set forth the framework for the federal government for educational initiatives and community outreach, two mis- ful community service and more. For additional information that functions to this day,” said DAR President General Denise sion areas of crucial importance to the National Society. By fos- about DAR and its relevant mission, visit www.dar.org. Forgive and Forget? Forgive and forget. So the saying goes. in your life. Remember all that Jesus suffered for you to pay But does forgiving really mean forgetting? Is that what for your failings. Remember how God keeps on patiently for- God commands us to do as Christians – to forget the bad 364 Days of giving you every day because of Jesus – how he chooses to things other people have done to us? remember your sins no more. To answer those questions, we need to look more closely Thanksgiving Remembering how much God has forgiven us is the secret at how God forgives us. God promised the Prophet Jeremiah, to truly being able to forgive those who have done us wrong. By ANDREW SCHROER “I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna May God help each of us to forgive as he has forgiven us. no more” (Jeremiah 31:34). That sounds like God forgets about our sins, right? But Pastor Andrew Schroer has been a pastor for over 20 years look closely. God doesn’t forget our sins. He chooses to re- all the anger and hurt come rushing back into your heart. and is currently serving at Redeemer Lutheran Church with member them no more. Soldiers returning from war often suffer from PTSD – campuses in Edna and Victoria, Texas. Read more of his de- There’s a difference. God knows everything. He doesn’t for- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The struggle of those who votional writing and contact him at 364DaysofThanksgiving. get anything. It’s not that our sins have slipped his mind and suffer from PTSD is that each time they remember a trau- com. one day he will remember them. matic event, they relive it in their minds. They can’t remem- God chooses to remember our sins no more because of Je- ber what happened without feeling the horror, pain and fear sus. He sends them away from us as far as the east is from the all over again. HAPPENINGS west (Psalm 103:12). He tosses them into the deepest depths In a way, we all suffer from a type of PTSD. When we re- of the ocean (Micah 7:19), never to think on them again. member the horrible and hurtful things somebody has done Sept. 26 Because Jesus suffered the punishment of your sins in to us, all the anger, hurt and resentment tend to come rush- Fish fry fundraiser will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 your place, God has let them go forever. He won’t start think- ing back. starting at 11 a.m. until sold out at Smith’s Furni- ing about them one day and get angry all over again. He Forgiving means letting go of that anger. Forgiving means won’t hold them over your head and say, “Remember what ture parking lot. Plates are $10 and include filets, fighting against the resentment that wants push its way fries, coleslaw, bread, trimmings, and dessert. you did?” back into your heart. Forgiving means not holding it over You are forgiven forever because of Jesus. their head and saying, “Remember what you did?” Sept. 27 And that’s the kind of forgiveness God wants us to show But that’s hard. Forgiving is one of the hardest things God to others. “Love keeps no record of wrongs,” the Apostle Paul asks us to do as Christians. The only way we can really let go Living Water of Pittsburg church would like to tells us (1 Corinthians 13:5). Forgiving doesn’t mean you of the anger, the only way we can fight against the resent- invite you to hear the message of Dr. Terry Sparks, have to forget. It means that when you do remember, you ment, the only way we can truly forgive is by remembering. “How to win in life,” Sunday, September 27, 10:30 don’t hold it over their head. When you struggle to forgive, remember all the hurtful, A.M., 1308 Loop 179. Forgiveness means that when you remember, you don’t let ugly and shameful things you have thought, said and done First Baptist Church Directory Church Senior Pastor – Joel Davis This church directory is made possible Joel Davis SERVICE TIMES by these businesses who encourage all Sanctuary Worship Service of us to attend worship services. Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Lighthouse Worship Service Sunday at 11:15 300 Jefferson St. Pittsburg, TX 75686 903-856-3654 Fax: 903-856-3657

ASSEMBLY OF GOD HOLLY SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST SPRING HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 10484 Squirrel Rd., Pittsburg, 903- FULL GOSPEL PENTECOSTAL FM 557, 856-1322 Union Hill Road & CR 4690, Pitts- 304 Terry, 572-2438 725-7971 Wilson Rd. 856-5338 VICTORY CHURCH INDEPENDENT HOPE BAPTIST burg, 922-7280 FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST NORTH AVENUE UNITED METHODIST THE PENTECOSTALS OF PITTSBURG 102 Fulton, 856-5363, Pastor Tom Lafayette Rd, 6 mi. South ST. PAUL BAPTIST Rt 1, Leesburg, 856-5141 554 North Ave., 856-6922 105 Arch Davis Rd., 903-946-1817 Ream LAFAYETTE BAPTIST Corner of First & South MIRACLE CENTER CHURCH OF GOD IN REEVES CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST IGLESIA PENTECOSTES JESUS ES DIOS 663 BAPTIST 10 miles out on 993 UNION CHAPEL BAPTIST CHRIST 267 CR 3326, 903-738-0527 DaingerfieldSt., 856-5837 NEW WAY COUNTRY CHURCH LEESBURG BAPTIST Arch Davis Road, 856-3469 Hickory Hill Road ST. STEPHEN AME CHURCH IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL ELCURPO BECRISTO 6 miles South 271 Hwy. 11 West, 856-7539 PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA HISPANA NEW JERUSALEM C.O.G.I.C. 419 West St, 856-2971 450 Rusk ANTIOCH BAPTIST LIVING GREEN BAPTIST 407 Milligan, 856-7150 Simpsonville, Rt. 2, Pittsburg, HICKORY HILL CME PRESBYTERIAN Farm Road 1975, 856-1735 856-3068, 6.5 mi. SW of Pittsburg, MATINBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 725-7720 5 mi. on FM 556, 856-1339 FM 1519 FM 556, 903-762-6158 ROCKY MOUND CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST FIRST PRESBYTERIAN BETHEL BAPTIST MYRTLE SPRINGS CME 111 Martin Luther King Dr., 572-8832 Mt. Pleasant St., 856-5650 MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CATHOLIC REFUGE HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD Ferndale Road BIBLE BAPTIST CR 2110, 856-3557 IN CHRIST NEW WEST CHAPEL CME NON-DENOMINATION HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH CR 3420, Leesburg, 855-0946 Hull St., 856-5805 MATINBURG BAPTIST 413 Hill Ave.,856-6944 Ferndale Road LIVING WATER OF PITTSBURG CENTER POINT BAPTIST Thomas Road (FM 556), 762-6158 THE CHURCH OF GOD NORTH CHAPEL CME 1308 Loop 179, Pittsburg, 903-853- 856-6363 METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 434 Mount Pleasant St., 432-223- 5008, Sunday Service 10:30 am 8037, Pastor: Nathan Cox OAK GROVE CME CROSSROADS MISSIONARY BAPTIST Clayton Street BLODGETT CHURCH OF CHRIST Spearman Rd., Leesburg, 856-5115 LIVING WORD CHURCH 856-7450 MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 21 (2 mil. N.Bob Sandlin) EPISCOPAL ROCKY MOUND CME 1/4 mile W of Hwy 21 on Hwy 11, 856-6416 EAVES TABERNACLE BAPTIST 8831 US Hwy. 271 N., Gilmer; 903- CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. WILLIAM LAUD EPISCOPAL Box 1089, Pittsburg, 855-1040 918-4623 214-771-6288 S. Greer Blvd., 856-3530 601 Lafayette St., 856-2675 ST. BEULAH CME TEMPLO MARANATA A/D EBENEZER FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST NEW LIFE BAPTIST GREER BLVD. CHURCH OF CHRIST 105 Lewis, 856-2590 Pastor Victorio Fernando, 577-9223 Hwy. 271 North, 856-7584 LUTHERAN FM 557, 856-6455 700 S GREER BLVD., PITTSBURG, 903- PERRYVILLE UNITED METHODIST THE CHURCH OF PITTSBURG GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, MS EMMANUEL BAPTIST NEW MINE BAPTIST 856-3530 FM 852 Center Point, 856-2177 856-6728 Hwy. 271 Bypass, 856-2675 831 Loop 179, Pittsburg, 856-3411 FRANKLIN ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST THE NEW TESTAMENT TABERNACLE GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH NAZARENE FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST PINE BAPTIST 309 Franklin St., 856-0420 Arch Davis Rd., 856-2197 Pine Community, 856-2775 6788 FM115, Scroggins, 860-3749 FM 1520 UNION CHURCH OF CHRIST FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE NORTHEAST TEXAS BIBLE CHURCH 350 CR 2110, 856-7113 FIRST BAPTIST PINE BLUFF BAPTIST FM 1519, Pittsburg, 856-2405 METHODIST Hwy 271 North 406 Fulton, 856-3861 300 Jefferson, 856-3654 FIRST UNITED METHODIST PENTECOSTAL NEWSOME CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD 856-5147 FIRST BAPTIST NEWSOME 115 Mt. Pleasant, 856-2839 FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF 4942 FM 2455, Leesburg, 856-7448 CHURCH OF GOD HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH HEAVENLY HIGHWAY BAPTIST MT. LEBANON CHRISTIAN METHODIST PITTSBURG 141 Ash, 855-8009 408 Terry St., Pittsburg Texas, 903- 365 CR 2208, 856-5805 SPRING HILL BAPTIST EPISCOPALCHURCH 4120 Wilson Rd. 903-767-2469 4016 State Hwy. 11 E 339-0735, Sunday services: 10 am The A legacy of Excellence Pittsburg www.PilgrimBank.com Downtown Pittsburg Brookshire’s Grocery Store Gazette Cypress F First Your Family Bank. BRUMMELL N National Your Business Bank. Your Hometown News Bank B Bank Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Instant Issue Debit Cards YOUR HOMETOWN BANK Reggie Brummell Morgage, Home Equity, Home Improvement Loans 112 Quitman St. • Pittsburg PITTSBURG TACLB015130C WWW.CYPRESSBANKTX.COM 1896 Hwy. 271 North • Pittsburg • 903-856-0600 3026 FM 3384 • Pittsburg, TX 75686 120 Greer Blvd. A Branch of First National Bank of Gilmer 903.856.6629 Pittsburg, TX 75686 903-856-6652 FNBgilmer.com 903-856-6272

PAGE 8 • The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 Schools / Community NTCC Honors announces class of 20-21 The Northeast Texas Community College Honors Pro- The list of 2020-21 NTCC Scholars are as follows: Presidential Scholars gram is pleased to announce its Honors Students for the Honors Scholars Aaliyah Merced Avellaneda was a member of the Na- 2020-2021 school year. This includes nine Presidential Carolina Alcocer-Salas is a graduate of Chapel Hill tional Honors Society, the Color Guard, and HOSA at Scholars and 11 Honors Scholars. High School where she was class president and president Mount Pleasant High School. She is the winner of a CTE College trustees, administrators and faculty estab- of the National Honors Society. She is now the 2020-21 Award for Principles of Law. lished Honors Northeast in the spring of 2007. Geared to President of Alpha Mu Chi at NTCC. She is a 2020 win- Jalyn Lance English is a sophomore from Bogata who attract top high school graduates and college students, ner of Leaders of Promise, granted by Phi Theta Kappa is NTCC’s first winner of the James and Elizabeth What- the program has flourished thanks to a network of loy- and Coca Cola, and came in fourth in the 2020 Northeast ley Honors Endowed Scholarship for leadership, public al supporters in and out of the college. Each year, NTCC Texas Poetry Contest. service, and academics. He was the winner of the 2020 honors students have attended and presented research Hannah Lynn Barnes was homeschooled and lives in Chitsey Award, a 2020 STAR Award, and the producer of at the Walter Webb Society of Texas (WWS), the Great Marietta. She is a winner of the STAR award of the Texas the State of Texas Caldwell-Award-winning film on Adi- Plains Honors Council (GPHC) and the National Colle- Phi Theta Kappa granted last summer, a Northeast Texas na De Zavala. giate Honors Council (NCHC). As listed on the Wall of Image Award this fall, and also the national award, Lead- Katelyn Cox Lester is a sophomore who was a mis- Honor Page of the NTCC honors website (www.ntcc. ers of Promise. sionary’s daughter in Tanzania. She is the winner of edu/honors), NTCC honors students have won 26 State Cade Alan Bennett was in the National Honors Soci- two Eckman Awards for academic excellence, a State of of Texas Caldwell Awards, nine regional Boe Awards, ety, several varsity teams, and One Act Play at Paul Pe- Texas Caldwell Award for her essay on historian, Wal- five regional poster awards, and on the national level, witt High School. He is the 2020 Cypress Bank Scholar ter Prescott Webb, a McGraw-Hill Poster Award, and a 16 Leaders of Promise, 14 Coca Cola Awards, three Hites of NTCC. He earned the star role as Bo Pilgrim in the Northeast Texas Poetry first place award of $400. She is Awards, two Pearsons, seven Guistwhite Awards, and 10 upcoming film of honors, and won a fall NE Texas Image the college’s 3rd Dr. Wesson Scholar. exclusive Jack Kent Cooke scholarships. Award. Sam Josiah Griffin is a homeschooled sophomore from NTCC Scholars also have published 20 essays in ref- Gem Alyn Elmore is a sophomore from Winnsboro. Pittsburg who was the college’s 2019 Cypress Bank Schol- ereed scholarly journals since 2009. They have exhibit- She has presented work on the integration of Northeast ar. He composed music for the Caldwell-Award winning ed six feature-length films at national meetings of the Texas churches in Austin, and is on the program to pres- film on Adina De Zavala, and won a 2019 Image Award, National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC), the only ent for the virtual events of the meeting of the National as well as a 2020 McGraw-Hill Poster Award. His work honors program in the nation to feature a collaborative, Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) this fall. Her work on Gene Autry has been included in the fall meeting of creative project of this nature, every year from 2013 to has been accepted for publication by the collegiate jour- the NCHC. 2018. Honors Northeast will again feature their film in nal of Texas, Touchstone. Nallely Gutierrez was a member of the National Honors the virtual conference this fall of the NCHC. James Robert Dickson was homeschooled and is from Society, the Leaders of Tomorrow, the Spanish Club, and Presidential Scholars are the top scholarship winners Pittsburg. He works for Pittsburg Foundry as a graphic the Rotary Interact Club at Mount Vernon High School. who receive usually enough to pay for tuition, books and designer, and is a talented pianist. Her poem, “Las Manos de un Trabajador” won 2nd Place fees. Honors Scholars receive smaller scholarships. The Dorali Lopez Hernandez was in the National Honors and $300 in this year’s NE Texas Poetry Contest. NTCC Honors Committee selects students based on ac- Society, HOSA, and the Color Guard at Mount Pleasant Israel Perez was a member of the National Honor ademic performance, a personal essay and letters of rec- High School. She served as both a cinematographer and Society, the All Region First Band, the Jazz Band, and ommendation. The program has averaged nine student actress in the Honors Northeast film project this past HOSA at Mount Pleasant High School. He won an trips a year. Since its beginning, generous community summer. award blanket for AP world history, and is a certified sponsors have financed free trips in the spring and fall, Jansen Mitchell Laney was the 2019 Valedictorian of EKG technician. amenities, special award opportunities, and graduation Daingerfield High School. He also played center on the Maritza Quinones from Mount Pleasant HS is the first gifts. varsity basketball team and was involved as well in var- person in NTCC history to star in a Caldwell Award-win- “Our student body at NTCC is diverse, and the range sity baseball and cross country. ning film in which she also served by winning yet an- of talents, impressive,” notes Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Di- Jennifer Leyva was a member of the Spanish Club, other Caldwell Award for her essay on the film’s subject. rector. “The honors program scholars are not necessarily HOSA, and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of She is NTCC’s 2020 nominee the top student of the Great the smartest students, but they are the creative vanguard America at Mount Vernon High School. Plains Honors Council, and has won Leaders of Promise -- publishing essays, winning poetry and poster con- Maxime Risner was a top student at Winnsboro High and McGraw Hill Awards. tests, featuring their own films, appearing on the radio, School, who participated in the Work4College program John Rodriguez was a member of the National Honors and making honors and professional presentations each at NTCC last summer, working in agriculture. She played Society, a drum major in the band, and a UIL standout at year. Because of the support they receive from donors, the role of Patty Pilgrim in the summer film project, and Mount Pleasant High School. He won several academic faculty and administration, our honors students are very helped as a cinematographer. blankets in Spanish, was Rotary Student of the Month, competitive on the national level in terms of awards and Brian Ramirez was a member of the National Honors and was last year’s Homecoming King. He played several scholarships.” Society, a band section leader, and a Book Club officer at roles in the summer film project and helped with several Aside from receiving a scholarship to attend NTCC, Mount Pleasant High School. He is serving as both Unit film interviews. Honors and Presidential Scholars will enroll in three, Production Director and Producer for the Honors-Webb Jaidyn Thompson is a sophomore from Daingerfield six to seven-hour seminars during their two-year stay at Society film on Bo Pilgrim. who is currently the Texas Heritage National Bank Schol- NTCC. All honors students participate in the fall North- Hilda Rodriguez was a member of the National Honors ar of NTCC. She is a winner of a 2020 Leaders of Promise east Texas Poetry contest, the spring McGraw Hill Post- Society, the Student Council, and a secretary of HOSA at Award. She presented work last spring in Austin, and er contest, and submit abstracts, and papers for major Mount Pleasant High School. She contributed to several has been elected to present her essay on the case of trial state, regional and national presentations, awards and scenes of the Bo Pilgrim honors script, and won $200 for lawyer, Harold Nix, at the meeting of the National Colle- publications. her poem “Creo” in the NE Texas Poetry Contest. giate Honors Council this fall.

reduce the number and severity of cross-median crash- stop a majority of these accidents from taking place. Barriers Continued from page 1 es, transportation agencies should review their median The Baxters have made it their mission to ensure no crossover crash history to identify the locations where other family endures what theirs has. Gene Baxter says According to the United States Department of Trans- median barriers are most warranted,” the Federal High- he has spoken to TXDOT officials and to State Repre- portation (USDOT), although concrete barriers are ex- way Administration website states. sentative Cole Hefner’s office about increasing safety pensive to install, they perform well when hit and only According to Texas Department of Transportation measures on the highway since the accident to no avail. require repair in the most extreme circumstances. “To (TXDOT) records, two other fatal accidents have oc- He reports that Hefner’s office said there was “noth- curred on this stretch ing they could do” about the highway. TXDOT has of- STARTS FRIDAY HELD OVER of US HWY 271 since fered only improved drainage on the highway, Baxter MORRIS January 2020. As of Au- says. PG TWIN CINEMA gust, 251 total accidents The Baxters now seek community support in their Daingerfield 903-645-2219 occurred on HWY 271 crusade for safety. A petition has been put together ALL SEATS between Pittsburg and online for signatures of local residents. Just days after Mount Pleasant since the petition debuted online, more than 200 people have $ 50 2010. Baxter says that a signed. The Baxters hope that the petition will per- 1 Fri, Sat., Sun 6:10 & 8:50 Fri, Sat., Sun 5:50 & 8:50 concrete barrier between suade TXDOT to install the barriers. Mon-Thurs 7:30 only Mon-Thurs 7:30 only ALL TIMES www.MorrisTwinCinema.com the northbound and “We are petitioning TXDOT to install an energy-ab- southbound lanes will sorbing barrier between the north and south lanes, uti- lizing the 5th middle lane area. This will provide pro- tection from cross traffic head-on collisions and give CROSSWORD drivers an increased chance of surviving an accident,” Linda Baxter said. “Please join me in this petition so THEME: OKTOBERFEST 73. Noise of contempt ACROSS that no one has to get the terrible, heart-wrenching 1. Worry DOWN phone call from DPS that has devastated our family.” 6. Fleur-de-____ 1. Egyptian hieroglyph for “life” 9. One of Egyptian christians 2. “You’re not allowed!” to a baby To join the cause and sign the petition, visit http:// 13. Nary a soul 3. Mistake chng.it/dBkf88PFRW. 14. Dot-com address 4. Spurns 15. Pretend, two words 5. Between triad and pentad 16. Flogger’s tool 6. Comic strip Moppet 17. Romanian money 7. Anger management issue 18. Dostoyevsky’s masterpiece, 8. Economic crisis with The 9. Ghana monetary unit CROSSWORD 19. *Royal Brewery in Munich, 10. Ear-related a.k.a. ____ M¸nchen 11. Tubby little cubby 21. *Original Oktoberfest location 12. Ted Turner’s TV acronym 23. Tree juice 15. Bedding and towels SOLUTION 24. Cathedral part 20. Lickety-split 25. Lysergic acid derivative, acr. 22. Wear and tear 28. Children’s author Roald 24. “So soon?” for Sept. 17 30. Bivouac 25. *____hosen 35. Heroic poem 26. Sea foam 37. Taro or cocoyam, technically 27. Like United States Capitol 39. Relish tastebuds’ sensation 29. *Flower used in beer-making 40. Russian governmental agency 31. Spanish sparkling wine 41. Musketeers’ weapons 32. Deflect 43. Presidential “No!” 33. *”O’zapft is!” or “It’s tapped!” 44. Make corrections 34. *Cheers! 46. Kind of palm 36. Without, ‡ Paris 47. A in B.A. 38. Start of something big? 48. Indian Ocean’s saltwater inlet 42. Echo sounder 50. Carvey or Plato 45. Joseph Stalin was one 52. “Sesame Street” watcher 49. “Eureka!” 53. One-horse carriage 51. Experts 55. Sunday newspaper inserts 54. In the lead 57. *Kind of Oktoberfest band 56. *Beer garden mug 60. *Salty snack 57. Curved molding 64. Meltable abode 58. Paella pot 65. Go wrong 59. ‘60s British teenagers 67. Sore spot 60. “Hunger Games” sister 68. African prairie 61. Goose egg 69. “Wheel of Fortune” vowel 62. Second to last word in a request fairytale 70. All-season ones, on a car 63. Just in case 71. Affirmatives 64. Woody creeper 72. Beaver’s construction 66. Biochemistry acr.

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No. P-20-10175 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ESTATE OF * IN THE COUNTY COURT DONALD EUGENE SPEAR * OF The City Council of the City of Pittsburg will conduct a Public The City Council of the City of Pittsburg will conduct a Public DECEASED * CAMP COUNTY, TEXAS Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 5:30pm at City Hall or Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 5:30pm at City Hall or virtually online. The City Building Official has determined the virtually online. The City Building Official has determined the NOTICE TO CREDITORS below described structure to be substandard and a danger to below described structure to be substandard and a danger to Notice is hereby given that original Letters of the public as per the City Code of Ordinance Article 3.03 Dan- the public as per the City Code of Ordinance Article 3.03 Dan- Administration for the Estate of Donald Eugene gerous or Substandard Buildings. gerous or Substandard Buildings. Spear, Deceased, were issued on July 16, 2020, The Pittsburg City Council will conduct a public hearing to The Pittsburg City Council will conduct a public hearing to in Cause No. P-20-10175 pending in the County Court of Camp County, Texas, to: Kenneth discuss the condemnation and demolition of a substandard discuss the immediate demolition of a substandard structure to Eugene Finehout. structure for the protection of life, property or general welfare the protection of life, property or general welfare of the people of the people of the city. of the city. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: This public hearing notice is directed to the record owner of the This public hearing notice is directed to the record owner of the Representative, structure, all mortgagees, and lien holders. You are requested to structure, all mortgagees, and lien holders. You are requested to Estate of Donald Eugene Spear, Deceased attend the scheduled Public Hearing. attend the scheduled Public Hearing. c/o Ramsey R. Strube Owner of Record: Rose Jacobs and in care of James Jacobs Owner of Record: James A Curlin Estate PO Box 964 Pittsburg, 114 College Street Estate PO Box 964 Pittsburg, Texas 75686 and/or 16401 Ledg- Texas 75686 Pittsburg, Texas 75686 menat Addison, Texas 75001 All persons having claims against this Estate Address/Legal Description: Lot 43 Harlem Heights Annex AKA which is currently being administered are re- Address/Legal Description: Lot 10 PT Blk 11 City of Pittsburg Blk 43, Camp County Parcel ID 17070 – 207 quired to present them within the time and in the previously carried as Lot 9, Camp County Parcel ID 4503 – 328 Lincoln Street, Pittsburg Texas 75686 manner prescribed by law. Mt. Pleasant Street, Pittsburg Texas 75686 If the described structure is found to be in violation of this City DATED this 21st day of September, 2020. If the described structure is found to be in violation of this City of Pittsburg Code of Ordinance, the City Council may order the of Pittsburg Code of Ordinance, the City Council may order the structure to be removed or demolished within a reasonable By: structure to be removed or demolished within a reasonable time. RAMSEY R. STRUBE time. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Monday, October 5, 2020 TIME: Attorney for Applicant PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Monday, October 5, 2020 TIME: 5:30pm State Bar No. 24060677 5:30pm PLACE: Pittsburg City Hall or virtually online (Refer to PLACE: Pittsburg City Hall or virtually online (Refer to City 114 College Street City Council Agenda) Council Agenda) Pittsburg, Texas 75686 903-856-6615 ADDRESS: 200 Rusk Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686 ADDRESS: 200 Rusk Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686 Fax No. 903-856-7234

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PAGE 10 • The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 News USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins Sept. 21

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2020 – President Donald J. will be the greater of: 1) the eligible acres multiplied by Eligibility Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue a payment rate of $15 per acre; or 2) the eligible acres There is a payment limitation of $250,000 per person or today announced up to an additional $14 billion for agri- multiplied by a nationwide crop marketing percentage, entity for all commodities combined. Applicants who are cultural producers who continue to face market disrup- multiplied by a crop-specific payment rate, and then by corporations, limited liability companies, limited part- tions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup the producer’s weighted 2020 Actual Production Histo- nerships may qualify for additional payment limits when for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) ry (APH) approved yield. If the APH is not available, 85 members actively provide personal labor or personal will begin September 21 and run through December 11, percent of the 2019 Agriculture Risk Coverage-County management for the farming operation. In addition, this 2020. Option (ARC-CO) benchmark yield for that crop will be special payment limitation provision has been expanded “America’s agriculture communities are resilient, but used. to include trusts and estates for both CFAP 1 and 2. still face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandem- For broilers and eggs, payments will be based on 75 Producers will also have to certify they meet the Ad- ic. President Trump is once again demonstrating his percent of the producers’ 2019 production. justed Gross Income limitation of $900,000 unless at least commitment to ensure America’s farmers and ranchers Dairy (cow’s milk) payments will be based on actual 75 percent or more of their income is derived from farm- remain in business to produce the food, fuel, and fiber milk production from April 1 to Aug. 31, 2020. The milk ing, ranching or forestry-related activities. Producers America needs to thrive,” said Secretary Perdue. “We production for Sept. 1, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2020, will be es- must also be in compliance with Highly Erodible Land listened to feedback received from farmers, ranchers timated by FSA. and Wetland Conservation provisions. and agricultural organizations about the impact of the Eligible beef cattle, hogs and pigs, and lambs and pandemic on our nations’ farms and ranches, and we sheep payments will be based on the maximum owned Applying for Assistance developed a program to better meet the needs of those inventory of eligible livestock, excluding breeding stock, Producers can apply for assistance beginning Sept. 21, impacted.” on a date selected by the producer, between Apr. 16, 2020. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 11, 2020. 2020, and Aug. 31, 2020. Additional information and application forms can be Background: found at farmers.gov/cfap. Documentation to support The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will use Flat-rate Crops the producer’s application and certification may be re- funds being made available from the Commodity Cred- Crops that either do not meet the 5-percent price de- quested. All other eligibility forms, such as those related it Corporation (CCC) Charter Act and CARES Act to cline trigger or do not have data available to calculate to adjusted gross income and payment information, can support row crops, livestock, specialty crops, dairy, a price change will have payments calculated based be downloaded from farmers.gov/cfap/apply. For exist- aquaculture and many additional commodities. USDA on eligible 2020 acres multiplied by $15 per acre. These ing FSA customers, including those who participated in has incorporated improvements in CFAP 2 based from crops include alfalfa, extra long staple (ELS) cotton, oats, CFAP 1, many documents are likely already on file. Pro- stakeholder engagement and public feedback to better peanuts, rice, hemp, millet, mustard, safflower, sesame, ducers should check with FSA county office to see if any meet the needs of impacted farmers and ranchers. triticale, rapeseed, and several others. of the forms need to be updated. Producers can apply for CFAP 2 at USDA’s Farm Ser- Customers seeking one-on-one support with the CFAP vice Agency (FSA) county offices. This program provides Sales Commodities 2 application process can call 877-508-8364 to speak di- financial assistance that gives producers the ability to Sales commodities include specialty crops; aquacul- rectly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. absorb increased marketing costs associated with the ture; nursery crops and floriculture; other commodities This is a recommended first step before a producer -en COVID-19 pandemic. Producers will be compensated for not included in the price trigger and flat-rate categories, gages with the team at the FSA county office. ongoing market disruptions and assisted with the asso- including tobacco; goat milk; mink (including pelts); All USDA Service Centers are open for business, includ- ciated marketing costs. mohair; wool; and other livestock (excluding breeding ing some that are open to visitors to conduct business in CFAP 2 payments will be made for three categories stock) not included under the price trigger category person by appointment only. All Service Center visitors of commodities – Price Trigger Commodities, Flat-rate that were grown for food, fiber, fur, or feathers. Payment wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Crops and Sales Commodities. calculations will use a sales-based approach, where pro- Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency ducers are paid based on five payment gradations asso- should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service Price Trigger Commodities ciated with their 2019 sales. Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen Price trigger commodities are major commodities that Additional commodities are eligible in CFAP 2 that visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and meet a minimum 5-percent price decline over a specified weren’t eligible in the first iteration of the program. If visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visi- period of time. Eligible price trigger crops include barley, your agricultural operation has been impacted by the tors are also required to wear a face covering during their corn, sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers, upland cotton, pandemic since April 2020, we encourage you to apply appointment. Our program delivery staff will be in the and all classes of wheat. Payments will be based on 2020 for CFAP 2. A complete list of eligible commodities, pay- office, and they will be working with our producers in the planted acres of the crop, excluding prevented planting ment rates and calculations can be found on farmers. office, by phone and using online tools. More information and experimental acres. Payments for price trigger crops gov/cfap. can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus. MEET YOUR NEW HUNTING PARTNER!

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