PIONEER47th Annual DAYS

Pittsburg — A World Class Destination

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Published by The Pittsburg Gazette Stories by Lynda Stringer THANK YOU Schedule of Events to our sponsors! Saturday, Sept. 14 Saturday, Sept. 21 6 p.m. Little Miss Peach Princess Ball, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors open FUMC Ministry Center 8:30-10 a.m. Registration for Tommy Lee Memo- Wednesday, Sept. 18 rial Biker Run, NTCC Hanson-Sewell 7 p.m. Peach Queen Coronation, HS Audito- Center rium 8-9:30 a.m. Registration for Classic Car Show, Hershel’s Thursday, Sept. 19 9 a.m. Parade lineup begins, old football 12 p.m. Leadership Luncheon, FUMC Minis- field try Center 10 a.m. Parade begins 6-10 p.m. Carnival 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Carnival Friday, Sept. 20 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Classic Car Show, Downtown 11 a.m.-noon Meet the Peach Queen & her Court, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sidewalk Sale, downtown merchants Prayer Tower Premier Group 9 a.m.-noon Senior Expo, FUMC Ministry Center 11 a.m. Kiwanis Club Duck Race, by Pilgrim 9-10 a.m. Peach Dessert Contest entries due, Cypress Bank Plaza Our Special Touch 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Live Entertainment, Pendergrass Park 10 a.m. Homemade ice cream entries due, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Live Entertainment, Pilgrim Plaza Pilgrim Plaza (judging at 10:30) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Family Fun Games, Courthouse Lawn 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot Dogs & Homemade Ice Cream, 12 p.m. Chicken Scratch Bingo, under the red Pilgrim Plaza light 6-10 p.m. Carnival (armband specials) 4-6 p.m. BBQ Cook-off, Pendergrass Park 7-9 p.m. Wine Tasting, NTCC Culinary Center 7-11 p.m. Street Dance featuring the Darrin 7:30 p.m. Latino Heritage Night, Courthouse Morris Band, Downtown Lawn

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2 Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 47th Annual Pioneer Days Pittsburg A World Class Destination The 47th Annual Pioneer Days festival The coronation will also feature live per- will feature a multi-cultural theme formances from Lary Fowler, known pro- The Peach Queen Coronation will feature fessionally as “Leghorn the Piper” from the high school students dressed in elaborate Dallas-Fort Worth area. Ryan Andersen costumes, and the festivals music, enter- from the Dallas area will perform with ex- tainment, parade floats and cuisine will otic drums from around the world. The live represent each culture. entertainment also includes Cindy Prince “In the cultural diversity portion of the from the Longview area and the local Pio- Pittsburg is coronation we will highlight nine countries neer Quartet. and cultures with slide projection photos, Friday night is Latino Heritage night dur- narration, music and authentic costumes ing the festival and will feature live music A representing each culture,” Chamber presi- and food vendors representing the Latino Great District dent and Peach Queen committee chair community. The evening will include La Su- James Wallace said. “We expect to have ap- per K announcer Paco Gonzalez providing with proximately 100 of our local youth partici- music and karaoke and the Almay Tradi- pating in this year’s coronation.” cion Folklorias Dance Group. an Amazing Faculty and Staff, an Astonishing Administration, an Astounding School Board, Peach Queen Contest and Awesome Students. The 2019 Peach Queen is Marandy Burrow, while Sadie Waldrep was named runner-up in the annual contest that raised just under $74,000 this year to provide scholarships for contestants and funds for the festival. “We would not be able to this without their hard work,” said Wal- This is the “ ” Team! lace, the chamber president and Peach Queen committee chair. “The A whole purpose of the Peach Queen contest is to be able to use the funds to build up Pioneer Days into a multi-day festival. The Chamber doesn’t have the money to do it.” Wallace said providing the bands and entertainment for the festival Pittsburg ISD is the comes at a hefty price tag, but, “it is worth spending the money be- cause it brings joy to people.” Premier School District The festival organizers said the increase in funds enabled the com- mittee to add to its scholarships as well. The Peach Queen scholarship in East Texas. is $2,500 this year, an increase of $1,000. The runner-up will receive a $1,500 scholarship, and the rest of the Princess Court will receive $500 Pittsburg Independent School District scholarships. 402 Broach Street Pittsburg 903-856-3628 Terry Waldrep, Superintendent

47th Annual Pioneer Days Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 3 Pittsburg photographer Amy Bullock captures Little Miss Peach Princess Ball a little girl dancing and twirling her dress The new Little Miss Peach Princess Ball receive a crown and scepter. Music will be wearing a unicorn tiara, possibly dreaming of being a princess - Peach Queen - someday. will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the First provided by Daniel Hinson. The Little Miss Peach Princess Ball will United Methodist Church Ministry Center In addition to enjoying the ball, each lit- give girls ages 3-12 a chance to be a from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tle princess attending the ball will receive princess for a night. The ball will offer girls who dream of be- an invitation to attend the Queen’s Coro- COURTESY PHOTO / ing their favorite princesses a chance to nation on Wednesday, Sept. 18 where they AMY BULLOCK dress up in sparkling gowns and tiaras for will be introduced as part of the ceremony. PHOTOGRAPHY a magical night. Ball ticket prices are $25 in advance and “We’ve always had little girls say, ‘I want $30 at the door. Additional adult tickets to to be Peach Queen someday,’ and that fits the ball are $10. Space is limited, so pre- right into this,” Peach Queen Committee registration is recommended. Register at Chair James Wallace said. “They can get the Chamber office or call 903-856-3442. all dressed up like Cinderella going to the Ball tickets include one child and one ball, and they’ll each get their own little adult ticket to the Queen’s Coronation. crown and their own little wand. It’s their Each girl is also invited to ride on the new night to feel really special.” Little Miss Peach Princess float during the Fathers are encouraged to escort their Pioneer Days Parade on Saturday morn- little girls ages 3-12 to the ball where they ing. will get to meet the past queens and prin- The public won’t get to see the 2019 cesses and take pictures with them and Peach Queen Court until the coronation. enjoy an evening of dancing and sweet However, a “Meet the Queen & Court” royal treats. event is open to everyone at 11 a.m. at the Each princess and her escort will be Pittsburg Prayer Tower following the Pio- formally introduced at the ball and will neer Days Parade. See y’all at Pioneer Days!

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4 Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 47th Annual Pioneer Days Kiwanis Quacktastic Duck Race The Pittsburg Kiwanis Club launches its first annual duck race on Main Street around 11 a.m. immediately following the Pioneers Days Parade. Mascot Fred Quackers is heading up the fun with the chamber and Kiwanis mem- bers selling rubber duckies for chances Burns McElhaney Agency to win cash and prizes. You have several options to participate. A single duck is $5 bucks. A Quack Pack of 5 ducks is $20. A Quacker’s Dozen is $50, and a Flock of Ducks is 25 for $100. Just purchase your ducks from the chamber or on the Fred Courtesy Photo Quackers Facebook and Twitter pages and show up to cheer them on. Fred Quackers promotes the Kiwanis Club Quacktastic Duck Race during Pioneer Days. They’ll be released into a man-made riv- er on Jefferson Street and as they get close $250 cash prize. There are 8-10 other prizes to the end, the river narrows so only one as well, including Six Flags tickets, a night A Proud Past with a Solid Future since 1896 duck comes through at a time. Fans will get at Choctaw Casino, a family pack to Barn- to cheer on the ducks with brightly colored well Mountain Recreation Area in Gilmer noisemaking quackers shaped like duck and Fort Worth Zoo tickets. 208 Lafayette • Pittsburg, TX 75686 lips. The first duck to cross the finish line The fundraiser will benefit the newly re- wins its human $1,000. Second place wins organized Kiwanis Club’s focus for the year: 903-856-3422 $500, and the third-place finisher grabs the childhood hunger in Camp County. Smith FURNITURE & APPLIANCE We do business your way.

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Marandy Burrow, 17, a junior at Pittsburg Victoria Gerig and Haley Efurd. High School, will be crowned the 2019 Peach The young ladies began raising funds Queen at the Queen’s Coronation Wednes- in the Peach Queen contest in April sell- day, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Pittsburg High ing tickets to the Queen’s Coronation, the School Auditorium. Cary Eldridge of Star Community Leaders Luncheon and the Country 96.9 will emcee the special evening. Barbecue Cook-off. The winner of the Peach Sadie Waldrep, 16, also a PHS junior, will Queen contest is determined by the con- represent the Princess Court as runner-up. testant who raises the largest sum from the Rounding out the princess court are Karri- ticket sales, fundraisers and donations to gan Brown, Ki’Anna Blackwell, Katy Osthoff, her candidacy. Marandy Elizabeth Burrow 2019 Peach Queen Miss Marandy Elizabeth Burrow is Majorette State & Solo Ensemble five-time a 17-year-old senior at Pittsburg High qualifier and First Division winner, Band School, sponsored by the Pittsburg Kiwan- State Solo & Ensemble qualifier, three- is Club. Marandy is active in DECA and is time District DECA winner, three-time serving as a Texas DECA Vice-President, State DECA Finalist and winner, Interna- is the former District 6 president and tional DECA Qualifier, all ‘A’ Honor Roll. vice-president, and a three-year Pittsburg She is also ranked in the top three students DECA officer. She is active in band as a of her class. Marandy’s plans include at- squad leader and varsity majorette. Also, tending Texas Christian University and she is a member of the National Honor So- working toward an International business ciety, is involved in many community ser- degree. She is the daughter of Dr. Rodney PHOTO BY ELLIS KNOX vice projects, and she takes on several col- and Makala Burrow. Her grandparents are lege courses. Her special awards include Barbara and Virgil Stanford of Pittsburg.

6 Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 47th Annual Pioneer Days Sadie Lynn Waldrep Haley Marie Efurd Miss Haley Marie Efurd is a 17-year-old ju- Runner-up nior at Pittsburg High School, sponsored by Miss Sadie Lynn Waldrep is a 16-year-old junior Pittsburg Rodeo Association. Haley is active in at Pittsburg High School, sponsored by Pittsburg Li- Varsity Cross Country; Student Council; Cheer- ons Club. Sadie is in the top 10 percent of her class; leader; Track; Class Representative and First a member of National Honor Society; Varsity Cross Baptist Youth. Haley has been in the Homecom- Country; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Track; Varsity ing Court for three years; Student Council for Soccer; Varsity Cheerleader and Varsity Softball. three years; Class Secretary and Representa- Special awards and recognitions include All Ameri- tive for three years and is a member of National can Cheerleader for 4 years; District Champion in Honor Society. Her plan is to attend college and Cross Country; Regional Qualifier in Track for three pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. Her par- events; All ‘A’ Honor Roll; 1st Team All-District Soft- ents are Jeff and Keri Efurd of Pittsburg. Grand- ball; Honorable Mention Volleyball-All District. parents are Barbara Efurd of Pittsburg and the Her plans are to attend college on a Cross Country late W.T. Efurd, and, Jean Kirby of Mount Pleas- or Track scholarship and pursue a degree and career in Dentistry. She is the daughter ant, and the late Thurman Kirby. of Terry and Ann Waldrep. Grandparents are Ina Lou Waldrep of Pittsburg and the late Jerry Waldrep, and, Venita Smith of Pittsburg and the late Ples Turner Smith. Victoria (Tori) Ann Gerig Miss Victoria Ann Gerig, who is affection- ately known as “Tori”, is a 16-year-old junior Ki’Anna Marie Blackwell at Pittsburg High School, sponsored by Efurd Miss Ki’Anna Marie Blackwell is a 17-year-old ju- Peach Farms. Tori is active in Varsity Softball; nior at Pittsburg High School, sponsored by Doug- DECA; Dance and is CPR certified. She is on the las Alumni Association. Ki’Anna participates in A Honor Roll. She plans to attend Texas Tech Varsity Volleyball; basketball; track; softball; Stu- University and pursue a career in the medical dent Council for 4 years; National Honor Society; field, leading to earn a degree as Physician’s As- and band. She has been on the A-B Honor Roll for sistant. Tori is the daughter of Detria and Wade 4 years; and a member of the Academic All District Gerig. She is the granddaughter of Shirley and Basketball. Her future goal is to attend University Robert Askew, and Rhonda and Phillip Gerig, of Texas-Arlington and pursue a career in the medi- all of Pittsburg. cal field. Ki’Anna is the daughter of Jaime and Kerri Blackwell. Her grandparents are William Yater of Windber, Pa, and Judy and Douglas Blackwell, II. Katy Lynn Osthoff Miss Katy Lynn Osthoff is a 17-year-old junior at Pittsburg Hill High School, sponsored by UT Karrigan Rose Brown Health-Pittsburg. Katy is active in Pittsburg Pitt Band, athletics, Student Council, Theater, and Miss Karrigan Rose Brown is a 16-year-old junior Science UIL. She has been awarded Bandsman at Pittsburg High School, sponsored by Woodmen of of the Year; ranks in the top 10 percent of her the World Life Insurance. She participates in band, class; A Honor Roll all four years; head techni- choir, theater, varsity choir, National Honor Society cian in theater; and head of front ensemble. Her and athletics. Her recognitions include Outstanding future plan is to work as a historian by earning Bandsman, Outstanding Musician; State Solo & En- a Ph.D. in American History. Katy is the daugh- semble for three consecutive years; A-B Honor Roll; ter of Clint and Kathy Osthoff. She is the grand- President of Varsity Choir and Section Leader of Per- daughter of Chris and Judy Osthoff, and, Leroy cussion. Her future goal is to attend college and pur- and Mary Spyde, all of Pittsburg. sue a career in the medical field. She is the daughter of Amy and Michael Davidson. Her grandparents are David & Shawn Snyder of Longview and Nikki Jones COURTESY PHOTOS / AMY BULLOCK PHOTOGRAPHY of Coolidge, Texas and Ed Davidson of Houston.

47th Annual Pioneer Days Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 7 Ice Cream Freeze-Off Peach Dessert Contest Are you ready for brain freeze? Pilgrim Around here, peaches are a pretty big Bank will once again host the Pioneer Days deal, so Pioneer Days is offering a chance Ice Cream Freeze-Off on Friday, Sept. 20 at to show off your baking skills and highlight Pilgrim Plaza. Entries are due at 10 a.m., the delectable Pittsburg peach in the Peach and the public gets to sample the home- Pioneer Days Events Dessert Contest Friday, Sept. 20. You have made treats from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will some tough oversight as Niki King, owner be cash prizes for 1st through 3rd place. The of Our Special Touch Bakery & Café is or- entry deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. night will include music and karaoke as ganizing the contest. Her rules state that Info and entry forms are available at Pil- Youth Livestock Show each recipe must feature a minimum of one The Camp County Youth Livestock Show well as special entertainment by Almay grim Bank or the Chamber office. Tradicion Folklorias Dance Group. Gonza- cup of peaches. Judges will select the win- will be held during Pioneer Days Saturday, ner based on texture, flavor, appearance, Chuck Wagon BBQ Cook-Off Sept. 21 at the Aubrey E. Pilgrim Ag Barn. lez has been entertaining and informing the Latino community for more than seven originality and effective use of peaches. En- Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ will present the 2nd The barn is beside the PISD administration trants must be at 14 years old. Entries must Annual Chuck Wagon BBQ Cook-Off Satur- building at 402 Broach Street. The entry fee years with a positive, creative and motiva- tional style. be submitted from 9-10 a.m. at Our Special day, Sept. 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Pendergrass is $25 per animal. Weigh-in time is 8-9 a.m. Touch located at 109 Jefferson St. Judging Park. Tickets are $10. The dinner includes and showing begins at 10 a.m. Concessions Pioneer Days Parade begins at 10 a.m. and awards will be an- a variety of meats, sides and a drink. Dale will be available. Grab your spot along Main Street early nounced at 11 a.m. during the hot dog and Cummings will perform during the cook- Saturday as the Pioneer Days Parade kicks ice cream lunch at Pilgrim Plaza. The prizes off. Cook-Off entrants will compete for Tommy Lee Biker Run The 15th Annual Tommy Lee Biker Run off at 10 a.m. featuring floats, classic cars, are $100 for first place, $75 for second place $500 in prize money. The entry fee for cook motorcycles, the PHS marching band, and $50 for third place. Each entry becomes teams is $75, and the teams will not know will be held Saturday, Sept. 21. The proceeds benefit the Tommy Lee Memorial Scholar- clowns, cartoon characters and much more. the property of the Chamber. For more info, what they are cooking until they fire up the The parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. at the old contact King at 903-650-0102 or email our- grill. To register a pit team, contact Benny ship and the Camp County Christmas Toy Drive. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at football field. The floats will be judged, and [email protected]. Ramey at 903-960-2076 or Mark McFadden prizes awarded in two categories: schools/ at 903-946-0414. the NTCC Hanson-Sewell Center. The en- Meet the Peach Queen Court try fee is $25 for an individual and $40 per churches and businesses/nonprofits. Priz- Fall Wine Tasting Festival couple through Sept. 13. After the early reg- es are $400 for first place, $250 for second place and $150 for third place. There is no Peach Queen Marandy Burrow and her Enjoy some of finest wines from local istration deadline, the cost is $30/$45. The Royal Court will be available immediately East Texas vineyards at the Fall Wine Fes- final stop of the popular biker run is at The entry fee. Contact the Chamber at 903-856- 3442 for an entry form. after the parade for a meet and greet at the tival Friday, Sept. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at NTCC Anvil at 3 p.m. and will feature music by the Prayer Tower. They will welcome folks to Culinary Arts Center “Our Place” at 114 Jef- Moss Brothers Band. More info is at TLee- Pittsburg Hot Link Contest Pioneer Days and be take selfies and photos ferson St. Sample wines or purchase your BikerRun.com. How do you like your links? Can you eat with fans. favorite by the glass, bottle or the case. Lar- Classic Car Cruise & Show four dozen of them? You’ll get your chance ry, the One-Man Band will be performing. to try as the annual Pittsburg Hot Link Con- Hot Dog Lunch The event will include dancing, dining, door test returns to Pioneer Days. Sponsored by A longtime Pioneer Days tradition, the prizes and products from the vineyards. The annual Pioneer Days Classic Car community-wide Hot Dog Lunch will be Cruise & Show is set for Saturday, Sept. Pittsburg Hot Link Restaurant, the contest Brookshire’s will have the perfect snacks will be held in the newly designated “Hot held at Pilgrim Plaza Friday, Sept. 20 from available for nibbling. Admission is $10 and 21. Sponsored by Texas Rust Remodeling, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It includes fresh-grilled hot registration is from 7:30-9:30 a.m. The reg- Link Capital of Texas.” The famous contest funds raised will benefit building projects that draws competitors from all over the dogs with all the trimmings, chili, cheese, of Habitat for Humanity of Camp County. istration fee is $15 with a complimentary chips and a drink. There is no charge. Plus, breakfast at Hershel’s in Pittsburg. Lineup region begins at 1 p.m. at Pendergrass Park. Call 903-767-2306 for more information. Last year’s winner was from Fort Worth, homemade ice cream and peach dessert Tickets are available at the Chamber office. for the parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and the will be served after the judging of the con- parade begins at 10 a.m. The car cruise will so some hometown folks will be hoping to take back the bragging rights. Brent Ricord tests. Star Country 96.9 will provide the en- Chicken Scratch Bingo be from 10:30-11 a.m. and the car show will tertainment. Habitat for Humanity of Camp County be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in downtown ate 48 hot links to take the crown. will again hold its popular Chicken Scratch Pittsburg. For info, call 903-767-6592. You must be 18 or older to enter. Limited Senior Expo Bingo contest Saturday, Sept. 21 during Pi- to 12 contestants, signups begin at 12:30 The 2019 Camp County Senior Expo will oneer Days. Entrants will have a chance to Latino Heritage Night p.m. the day of the event at The Gazebo. The be going on during Pioneer Days. The an- win $300 if the chicken does his business on As part of the Pioneer Days cultural entry fee is $25, which includes a Pittsburg nual event will be held Friday, Sept. 20 from your number. Tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5. theme “A World Class Destination,” the Hot Links t-shirt. Each contestant must 9 a.m. to noon at First United Methodist The chicken will be on the loose at the cor- festival will include Latino Heritage Night have a signed entry form. Contestants start Church at 2019 Mount Pleasant Street. Ad- ner of Rusk and Quitman Streets at noon. Friday, Sept. 20 from 7-10 p.m. on the Camp with a tray of 12 hot links, along with a fork, mission is free. There will be a free lunch, Funds raised benefit Camp Habitat build- County Courthouse lawn. Sponsored by knife and bottle of water and have 30 min- free health screenings, live entertainment, ing projects. Call 903-767-2306 for more East Texas Broadcasting’s La Super K 104.3 utes to eat as many links as they can. The bingo and door prizes. information. FM and 960 AM, the evening will feature links must be cut into three sections and La Super K announcer Paco Gonzalez. The eaten with a fork.

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47th Annual Pioneer Days Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 11 Pioneer Days Street Dance A favorite at Pioneer Days, the Lead singer Darrin Morris first Street Dance sponsored by Century began singing as a teenager in the 21 Premier Group adds a lively, two- church where his father pastored. stepping good time to cap the four- “It was his love of Gospel combined day festival. with the influences of country artists The family-friendly event will be such as George Strait, Garth Brooks held Saturday, Sept. 21 from 7-11 p.m. and Keith Whitley that helped to in downtown Pittsburg featuring live shape the soulful vocal style that music from the Darrin Morris Band. has become his trademark,” the bio According to the band’s website, states. “The power and passion of the group began performing togeth- great music coupled with an exciting er in October 2012, with just a few live performance is what moves lis- friends getting together to play at a teners and audiences, and the Darrin local restaurant near Gilmer where Morris Band delivers both in spades.” the band is based. Morris is joined in the group with “Soon, their camaraderie and com- the exceptional talents of Jeremy mon musical vision lit a fire,” the site Moore on drums and backing vocals; says. Blake Watson on bass guitar; and Mi- Since then, they’ve played across chael Olson on lead guitar. their home state, and put on shows Admission to the Street Dance is in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, free. Food vendors and a beer garden Missouri, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebras- will be available. More info is at the ka and in Nashville, Tennessee. Chamber at 903-856-3442. Darrin Morris Band

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