THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 The Pittsburg Gazette 137 Years of Serving Camp County

Volume 137, No. 6 • One Section, 10 Pages www.campcountynow.com USPS 434-260 New roadway to bring increased connectivity, mobility By DI DUNCAN the new location SL 255 roadway. The Special to The Gazette project does not include any bicycle or pedestrian facilities or detention The Texas Department of Trans- ponds. portation Atlanta District and Camp The first hearing for this project was County Judge AJ Mason recently an- held at the Region 8 Service Center nounced the construction of a new on April 27, 2017. Plans for the new state loop in the county. highway were approved by TXDOT “Many years in the making, SL 255 in January 2021. R&G Construction, will connect US 271 and FM 1520 and a company out of Marshall, won the will increase connectivity and mobility contract on the project with a bid of in northern Camp County,” said Ma- $5.6 million. son. The total length of the project is According to a notice from the fed- approximately 2.45 miles with a right- eral government on upcoming Texas of-way width of approximately 150 highway projects, the environmental feet. review, consultation, and other actions According to Tommy Bruce, TX- required by applicable federal environ- DOT’s area engineer in Mount Pleas- mental laws for this project were car- ant, most of this route will be con- ried out by TxDOT. The Environmental structed in a new location but some Assessment and other documents in will be on the current County Road the TxDOT project file are available by 2116, which lies between US HWY 271 contacting the TxDOT Atlanta District and County Road 2110. Office at 701 East Main Street, Atlanta, According to TXDOT, the purpose COURTESY PHOTO Texas 75551; telephone (903) 799-1308. of this project is to provide an efficient project involves construction of a new foot shoulders with adjacent drainage Construction is slated to begin in east-west roadway for the various location rural roadway connecting US ditches. CR 2110 and CR 2120 will be March. Overall, the project is expect- users of the northern Camp County 271 with FM 1520 and would consist reconstructed to provide two 12 feet ed to take two years to reach comple- transportation system. The proposed of two 12 foot travel lanes and two 10 travel lanes at their intersections with tion.

Two-Vehicle wreck occurs outside Region 8 Freezer stolen from God’s Closet By HOLLY MCGONAGILL [email protected]

God’s Closet was robbed at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 by two men. A freezer that was set outside full of plant-based meat and protein bars was taken and the cord that plugged into an outlet inside the building was cut. The freezer was outside to allow families in Camp County to stop and take COURTESY PHOTO what they needed. The surveillance cam Pittsburg emergency personnel, including Camp See BURGLARY Page 2 COURTESY PHOTO County EMS and Camp County Sheriff ’s Department, responded to an accident on Feb.1 at approximately 3:20 p.m. The accident occurred between a Ford Ranger Pickup and a Lincoln Sedan on highway 271 outside of the Region 8 Education Service Center. The driver’s side Dollar Tree opens in Pittsburg of the Lincoln Sadan was totaled. As of right now, there is no other information on the accident Calhoun wanted of criminal activity By HOLLY MCGONAGILL [email protected]

Pittsburg Police depart- ment is looking for Mi- chael Scott Calhoun(56). Calhoun is wanted for two accounts of engaging in organized crime, tam- pering/fabricating phys- ical evidence and Theft of $2,500 to $29,999.99. Calhoun Contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-396-3351 or Pittsburg Police 903-856-3330. $1.00

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PAGE 2 • The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 News Pittsburg native publishes his first book at 13 By HOLLY MCGONAGILL He also expressed a love for dancing. His mother told [email protected] that no matter where he is, he is always dancing and trying to get people to smile. Fluellen says he also en- Not many young teens can say what they want to be joys exploring the realm of knowledge. As of right now, in life, but that is not the case for 13-year-old Derrick he is learning the Supreme Numbers, which is the idea Fluellen, Jr. Fluellen has known that he has wanted to that numbers and words can be used as spiritual mes- be an actor since he was eight-years-old. The Pittsburg sages to guide people through life. He enjoys praying for native became inspired after seeing Toby Maguire play others and sharing their religion with them, as well. Spider-Man. When asked why it was so important for him to write With this passion, Fluellen has let many know what a book at such a young age, Fluellen replied, “I just he has wanted to do in life and even published a book thought people needed something to push themselves about acting. The book is titled ‘I Told You So’ and fea- and quit falling over themselves, tripping to get them tures many scenarios that one might find themselves in where they needed to be.” when in the limelight and how they would deal with the Fluellen’s life has not always been an easy one. He and issues morally. his little sister were sent to live with his grandmother The book came about when Fluellen started discuss- years ago and had to be split from his three older sisters. ing his thoughts and ideas with his step-dad, Richard One of the sisters, who is now 20, was adopted at 13, Spraggins, who, at this time, is in prison. The two would and the other two live in another state with their aunt. speak on the phone constantly, and little did Fluellen Garrison was an addict and was court-ordered to get know, Spraggins was writing every bit of it down. Sprag- help for her children. She was then sent to prison due gins owns a publishing company called Free To Create to her addiction. When she got out, her goal was to get Publishing. He has already published five books and her children back. Now, she has joint custody of Fluellen was eager to publish another to help his son. Derrick Fluellen, Jr. COURTESY PHOTO and his little sister, as well as her other children. As of “I didn’t know he was putting my words on paper un- right now, she is three years clean and is working full til he told us after it was ready. He told us that we need you fall, show them you can pick yourself back up.” time. She also has a book coming out that is an autobi- to work on getting illustrations for my book,” said Fluel- Those that have supported him have made sure that ography titled, ‘My Yellow Brick Road.’ len. “I was happy and excited all at the same time. The everyone knows how well they feel he has done. Fluel- Despite the hardships that have happened in this situations in the book teach you to be trustworthy and len has sold books not only in Texas but in other states young boy’s life, Fluellen has big dreams and plans to honest, being true to yourself and everyone else.” as well. get there. He plans to join the theater program when he Being so young, the book received mixed reactions “My teachers were very proud of me and showed ev- begins high school next year and is already looking at a from those that were around him. Though many were eryone,” said Fluellen. “My closest peers tell me good college for the arts after he graduates. proud, some of his peers belittled his dreams and the job, and that I am gonna be something.” “The things that have happened with my mom and idea that he could write a book. Aside from acting, Fluellen has many interests in the dad have made me push through the hard times. When “They see him achieving a goal at 13 and try to tear arts and stated that he wants to try many things as he they hurt, I hurt, and I have seen things I’ve never want- him down. I am always reminding him to look towards gets older. ed to,” said Fluellen. “It is for getting through the hard- the future,” said Fluellen’s mother Precilla Garrison. “I also want to be a producer. I see producers in their ships in life. Me being 13, I’ve already been through a lot “I’ve never babied my children. I’ve never wanted them own movies all the time so that is something I would of things that have brought me down and built me up, to be set back because of it. I teach my kids that you like to try,” said Fluellen. “I also want to explore singing. but as I get older, they become just a memory. When control your feelings, no one else does. When they see I love music, it calms me down when I am upset.” you fall you have to hurry and get back up.” Vehicle roll over slows downtown traffic

Residential fire leads to fatality COURTESY PHOTO A two-vehicle wreck occurred at Marshall and Rusk Street on Jan. 29. Both drivers involved in the accident were unharmed.

By HOLLY MCGONAGILL By HOLLY MCGONAGILL grey Chevy HHR. The Chevy was traveling south on [email protected] [email protected] Rusk St. as the driver of the Jeep failed to yield to on- coming traffic causing a crash and the Jeep to overturn. Pittsburg emergency personnel, including Camp A two-vehicle wreck occurred at Marshall and Rusk As of Feb. 2 there is still not any information released County EMS and Camp County Sheriff ’s department, street today. A woman driving a white Jeep Wrangler, about this collision. Both drivers remain unknown. responded to a residential fire at 201 Montgomery St. traveling west, collided with a male driver, driving a in Pittsburg on Jan.28. Once officials arrived on scene, at approximately 11:53 p.m., they learned that Pitts- burg residents were trapped inside. First responders began a search and rescue but due to the conditions, US Marshals, Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force there was one fatality. Marier Johnson(57) passed away due to injuries sustained in the blaze. The State Fire captured over 800 fugitives in the East Texas area Marshal’s office is investigating the incident, which is standard when a death is involved. during 2020, recovered missing children TYLER, Texas – The U.S. Marshals Joint East Texas Fu- ment to the commitment among state, local, and federal gitive Task Force (JETFTF) brought 813 felony fugitives to agencies in keeping violent criminals off the streets in our justice during 2020, bringing the arrest total to 20,305 since communities”, said John Garrison, the U.S. Marshal for the Burglary Continued from page 1 its inception back in 2004. These arrests resulted in 1,204 Eastern District of Texas. “The JETFTF and our partner felony warrants being cleared in 2020, adding to the total agencies will not allow violent criminals to use East Texas eras caught both men emptying the freezer and then of 26,774 warrants closed since the JETFTF was formed. as a safe haven”. taking the contents and freezer with them. Many of the fugitives the JETFTF apprehends are wanted The Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force includes investi- Before contact, the police had already found the on more than one state and/or federal arrest warrant. gators from the following agencies: freezer and returned it to God’s Closet. The police have Included in the 2020 arrests are 47 homicide warrants, Anderson County Sheriff ’s Office, Beaumont Police- De located one of the thieves and have evidence of the oth- 70 armed or aggravated robberies, 182 sex crimes, 383 partment, Bowie County District Attorney’s Office, Car- er. God’s Closet has decided to press charges on both narcotics, and 4 kidnappings that JETFTF spearheaded rollton Police Department, Center Police Department, thieves. investigative efforts on. While serving these warrants, JET- Cherokee County Sheriff ’s Office, Collin County District “We know that the majority of people are good and FTF members seized 66 illegally possessed firearms, over Attorney’s Office, Collin County Sheriff ’s Office, Denton we won’t let one bad decision stop us,” said the owner $600,000.00 and 459kg of various illegal narcotics. Sex of- County Sheriff ’s Office, Denton Police Department, Flow- of God’s Closet Alethea Smerdon. “We know that they fender investigators assigned to the JETFTF also contrib- er Mound Police Department, Grayson County Criminal made a bad choice and are not bad people. We would uted to local agencies involved in recovering six missing District Attorney’s Office, Hardin County Sheriff ’s Office, love for them to do community service and see just how children in 2020. Harrison County Fire Marshal office, Henderson County much good we can do.” In keeping with the critical partnerships formed with Sheriff ’s Office, Henderson Police Department, Houston local law enforcement agencies, the JETFTF has assisted County Sheriff ’s Office, Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office,- Jef in organizing sex offender compliance checks in coun- ferson County District Attorney’s Office, Jefferson County ties and cities throughout East Texas. These compliance Sheriff ’s Office, Lamar County District Attorney’s Office, Like us on Facebook checks help local agencies ensure that registered sex of- Liberty County Sheriff ’s Office, Longview Police Depart- fenders residing within their respective jurisdictions are ment, Lufkin Police Department, Marshall Police Depart- The Pittsburg Gazette following all applicable state laws governing sex offender ment, Mount Pleasant Police Department, Nacogdoches registration requirements. The members of the JETFTF County Sheriff ’s Office, Orange county Sheriff ’s Office, Pal- provide valuable expertise in organizing these operations estine Police Department, Panola County Sheriff ’s Office, and a tremendous amount Pittsburg Police Department, Plano Police Department, of manpower, acting as a Port Arthur Police Department, Rusk County Sheriff ’s Of- MORRIS HELD OVER HELD OVER force-multiplier for agen- fice, San Augustine County Constable’s Office, San Augus- TWIN CINEMA cies that are often tasked tine County Sheriff ’s Office, Silsbee Police Department, Daingerfield with several other missions. Smith County Adult Probation Office, Smith County Sher- 903-645-2219 Despite all the challenges iff ’s Office, Texas Attorney General’s Office, Texas Depart- ALL SEATS faced in 2020, the JETFTF ment of Criminal Justice – Office of the Inspector General, stood ready to assist local Texas Department of Public Safety, Trinity County District $ 50 Fri, Sat., Sun 6:10 & 8:50 Fri, Sat., Sun 6:30 & 8:50 agencies in keeping our lo- Attorney’s Office, Tyler Police Department, Van Zandt 1 Mon-Thurs 7:30 only Mon-Thurs 7:30 only cal communities safe from County Sheriff ’s Office, Winnsboro Police Department ALL TIMES www.MorrisTwinCinema.com violent crime. “The success Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service of the JETFTF is a testa- can be found at http://www.usmarshals.gov

The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 • PAGE 3 Records 2021 Chamber Board of Directors HAPPENINGS

FEB. 5 The pandemic has been difficult for everyone but the seniors in our community have been especially impacted. Many who live in long term care facilities haven’t seen their loved ones since the pandemic began. Pull out your crafts – construction paper, scissors, crayons and more – and create a card! Please deliver your cards to Cypress Basin Hospice at 207 Morgan Street in Mt. Pleasant, or call Christine Jackson, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 903-577- 1510 to schedule a pickup no later than Friday, Feb. 5. COURTESY PHOTO Cards will be delivered to senior care facilities during Left to Right – Standing: Matt Wallace, Kelly Hinerman, Curtis Duncan, Golden Murphy, James Wallace, Perry Wilson, Mark Levy, Sabin Warrick the week of Feb. 8. Sitting: Monica Penny, Cherie McGahee and Chamber Office Manager, Sandy Thompson. Not Pictured: Marci Parker, Kim Daily, Ronda Burns, Dr. Jennifer Broers, Karen Campbell, Holly McGraw FEB. 15 The Caddo Trace BeeKeepers Association will have its monthly meeting Feb. 15 in the Agri-Life building. Q&A will start at 6:30 p.m. led by Jesse Wright. The Cypress Basin Thrift Stores fund meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. the speaker will be Eddie Collins, a commercial beekeeper from White- care for those in need house, he will be speaking on splitting hives. Funds raised from Cypress Basin Hospice’s thrift stores “We are following our calling and mission of taking allow them to serve patients who do not have insurance. care of all of our brothers and sisters in need, and we MARCH 15 Cypress Basin Hospice cares for all hospice appropriate pa- invite you to partner with us in continuing to provide The NTCC Agriculture and Continuing Education tients regardless of their ability to pay. Through their Com- care to those who need comfort, care, and compas- Departments are pleased to announce an upcoming munity Care Patient Program, patients that do not qualify sionate support,” said Cypress Basin. Spring Break “Life on the Farm” Camp with Rene for Medicare or Medicaid but qualify for charitable care Cypress Basin Hospice has two stores in the area. McCracken (NTCC Ag Director). Do your kids have a will receive the same medications, supplies, equipment, The Mt. Pleasant location is located at 109 North Mad- green thumb or a love for animals? If so, this is the and clinical support as a patient with Medicare or Med- ison and the Pittsburg store is located at 933 North perfect opportunity for them to spend their spring icaid would. Cypress Basin Hospice is able to provide this Greer Blvd. Both stores are open Tuesday – Friday break enjoying some fresh air and learning about farm program through the support of community fundraisers, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Donations are accepted life. The camp will be held March 15-18 from 9 a.m. to community donations, and memorial donations. In 2019, during these times. Volunteers are also welcome at 3:30 p.m. It is designed for kids ages 8-16. The price Cypress Basin Hospice provided $135,000 in charitable care. both stores. is $49 per person and students will need to bring a sack lunch and snack each day. To register for this event please call or email the Continuing Education Office at 903-434-8134 or [email protected]. For more information about this or other upcoming LOOKING BACK courses, visit www.ntcc.edu/continuinged. MARCH 21 Sting Ray Anthony and special guest entertainers 15 YEARS AGO 75 YEARS AGO Shake, Rattle and Roll, the all-female show group will • Local businessman, Billy Law dies at 78. • Fire damages Sewell Auto Supply. be performing the Sting Ray Anthony ‘Jukebox Rocks’ • Pittsburg receives some much needed rain but still • Dr. R.Y. Lacy was elected president of the Camp Coun- at the Reo Palm Starplex on March 21st at 6:00 p.m. remains in burn ban. A record number of counties are ty Medical Association. Shake Rattle & Roll is a nationally recognized 50s posting burn bans. & 60s tribute show group who will make you stop, • The Pirates continue to post wins on the basketball 85 YEARS AGO drop and roll with laughter as they take you back to a court. • Temperatures dropped to 14 degrees. time of innocence with their beautiful harmony, cho- • Sarah Johns announces her candidacy for school • Fire destroys the Douglass High School building. reographed moves, comedy, and hula hooping skills. board trustee. • A 30-gallon still was discovered in the Eastern part of For reservations go to www.reostarplex.com or call the state. 903-201-3512. 25 YEARS AGO • New city limit signs are erected as Pittsburg’s name 110 YEARS AGO Send your upcoming event to changes for a week. Cowboys was Pittsburg’s official • Fire destroys 1,500 bales of hay belonging to J.A. Bailey name as a salute to the Dallas Cowboys who face the and D.H. Carpenter. [email protected] Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl. • The Hightower Hotel entertained 28 invited guests at • Winds up to 69 miles per hour roar through Pittsburg. a Thanksgiving dinner. Storm damage was heaviest in the Quitman/ Texas Street areas and on Macedonia Road, north of town. 105 YEARS AGO Winnsboro Livestock • Floyd Scott is elected president of the Camp County • Temperatures dropped to 10 degrees. AARP Chapter. Georgia Henson is vice president. • Corn was being used for fuel in West Texas. & Dairy Auction • The Cotton Belt dispensed with train auditors. January 22, 2021 300-400 LBS - $1.25 - 35 YEARS AGO HEAD COUNT - 579 HD $1.75 - lb • Voters oppose court engineer system for overseeing 400-500 LBS - $1.20 - county road maintenance. STEERS: $1.60 - lb • School trustees vote not to extend Superintendent by CHUCK JOHNS UNDER 300 LBS - $1.35 - OVER 500 LBS - $1.10 - Don Crockett’s contract. FYI $2.05 - lb $1.50 - lb • Richard Taylor named to Texas Sports Writers Associ- 15 YRS AGO: Billy Law was a partner in Camp Coun- 300-400 LBS - $1.30 - PACKER COWS: $0.25 - ation Class AAA All-State football team. ty Building Supply for many years. $1.85 - lb $0.59 - lb 25 YRS AGO: Floyd Scott worked at Pittsburg Ga- 400-500 LBS - $1.25 - PACKER BULLS: $0.60 - 45 YEARS AGO zette for several years. $1.75 - lb $0.90 - lb • Rains help serious rural fire conditions. OVER 500 LBS - $1.15 - COWS & HEIFERS - $700 • County officials study ways to amend budget. 50 YEARS AGO: Pam Richardson graduated from $1.60 - lb - $1210 - HD • Restraining order halts Rocky Mound election. high school 55 years ago. 55 YRS AGO: Pam Richardson Harrel was a long time COW/CALF PAIRS - $750 55 YEARS AGO educator in our school district. HEIFERS: - $1325 - HD UNDER 300 LBS - $1.30 BABY CALVES - $25 - • Pam Richardson won Homemaker of Tomorrow 65 YRS AGO: Smith moved back to his Morrilton, Ark - $1.85 - lb $230 - HD award. hometown to run his dad’s grocery. He retired and • Cold wave grips area most of the week. moved back here in 1971. 65 YEARS AGO 75 YRS AGO: Dr’s Lacy, Mitchell, Reitz, and Johnson • Mr. and Mrs. O.O. Smith, local grocer, moved to Arkan- built M&S Hospital in 1940. sas. Reitz was the surviving founder and he gave hos- • Jeanie Barnwell is installed as Worthy Advisor of Rain- pital to the city and county in the late 1960s. bow Girls. JAIL LOG Attorneys at Law Kenneth Dale Waller, Jr. was arrested by PPD on 01/25 for Juan Rodriguez Mancera was arrested by PPD on 01/30 criminal trespassing. causing bodily injury on a family member. Jason Cyrell McKinney was arrested by PPD on 01/25 for Markieth Lashun Smith was arrested by CCSO on 01/30 205 Linda Dr. abusing 911 services. for warrants in four cities and parole violation. Daingerfield, TX 75638 Hector Leonardo Hernandez was arrested by CCSO on Jose Orelio Lozano was arrested by CCSO on 01/31 for 01/29 drug possession and burglary. drug possession. (903) 645-7333 Brandon Rony Conqer was arrested by CCSO on 01/29 for Bennie Lee Johnson, III was arrested by PPD on 01/31 for warrants in four cities. possession of drug paraphernalia, evading arrest with www.rlbfirm.com Angelica Soto was arrested by PPD on 01/30 for drug a deadly weapon. possession. Steven Lee Albright was arrested by PPD on 02/01 for Alicia Susana Sanchez was arrested by PPD on 01/30 for possession of drug paraphernalia and four city war- motion to revoke class c misdemeanor. rants.

PAGE 4 • The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Viewpoints

It’s an honor to take and services through the over writing “Capital TEA’s supplemental spe- The View Highlights” from two ca- Capital cial education services pable predecessors, Chris program. From A Farr Cobler and Ed Sterling. A total of $30 million They are tough acts to Highlights was allocated, which By TRACY FARR Contributing Writer follow, but I’ll do my best. could provide help for Chris has accepted an- by GARY BORDERS, up to 20,000 students. To other challenge, so Mike Texas Press Association find out if your child is Hodges, executive direc- eligible, email the agency I didn’t throw away tor of the Texas Press As- at [email protected]. sociation, asked if I wanted to take on this task. I echo gov or call 855-772-3839. what Chris wrote in his first piece last July. The need for my shot providing reliable and accurate information is greater Texas Lyceum poll measures impact of the pandemic Dear readers, you will be relieved to hear that I re- than ever, especially as we continue to fight a pandem- The Texas Lyceum, a nonpartisan group of movers cently took the second of two Moderna COVID-19 vac- ic that reaches into all corners of Texas and has upend- and shakers based in Austin, released its annual sur- cinations and I did not dissolve into a puddle of goo on ed our lives. If there is a Texas topic you think I should vey last week. It painted a fairly negative picture of the the floor of our neighborhood hospital. cover, please email me at [email protected]. state’s economy as a result of the pandemic and illus- Nor, in fact, did the vaccine induce any changes in my Capital Highlights appears in more than 100 news- trated the widespread impact of the coronavirus on DNA that I can readily ascertain, which I will admit is a papers across the state. My focus is searching through Texans. Responding to the pandemic is the most im- bit of a disappointment because I was really hankering the activities of state agencies, the Legislature and else- portant issue facing the state, according to 37 percent for a pair of eagle’s wings to sprout out alongside my where for news that affects the readers of these news- of respondents. Political corruption and leadership ran spine. papers. Your input is welcomed and appreciated. a distant second at 10 percent. Nope. I just sat in a chair, had the nurse poke me with The 2021 poll presented the most negative views a needle, waited 15 minutes for any kind of reaction (I Vaccine pace picks up slowly of the state’s and nation’s economies since the Great actually sat there for 20 minutes because I didn’t have The rate of COVID-19 vaccine administration is slow- Recession of 2008. Additionally, four in five respon- anywhere else to be, seeing that I had taken the day off ly increasing in Texas as we enter the second full month dents said they knew someone who had contracted from my day job), then headed home for a little nap and of shots going into arms. The Texas Department of COVID-19, while half knew someone who had died some quiet time to finish reading a book that I had re- State Health Services last weekend reported that about from it. On the somewhat brighter side, nearly three- cently started. 1.6 million Texans — overwhelmingly frontline health fourths were either “very hopeful” or “somewhat According to the scientists at the Centers for Disease workers, people over 65 or those with chronic health hopeful” that the nation would get the pandemic un- Control and Prevention (CDC), common side effects conditions — have received the first dose. Just over der control in the next six months. But just 45 percent for the COVID-19 vaccinations might include pain or 400,000 are fully vaccinated. The state has received 3.16 of Texans say they plan to get vaccinated when it be- swelling in the arm that received the shot, as well as million doses so far; nearly half remain to be adminis- comes available to them. the possibility of a headache, fever, chills, and tiredness tered. Texas ranks near the bottom in per-capita doses The complete poll results can be found at administered when compared to other states, accord- texaslyceum.org. throughout the rest of your body. ing to the Centers for Disease Control. I will admit that the CDC was correct on all accounts. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Defense sent 80 Score one for the chiropractors According to a lot of non-scientific people who hang medical military personnel last week to Abilene, Lufkin In a decade-long battle between the Texas Medical out on websites I’ve never heard of, not only could the and Eagle Pass to assist in administering the vaccine Association and the group that represents the state’s vaccine permanently change our DNA, but it also con- in those cities. “The medical personnel deployed to our chiropractors, the Texas Supreme Court ruled late last tains microchips that will keep track of us day and night communities will provide much-needed support to our week that the lawful scope of practice for chiropractors through the 5G network. front-line healthcare workers,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in includes nerves and related testing as it pertains to the I will admit that’s a bunch of hogwash. a news release. musculoskeletal system. TMA originally sued the Texas Let’s go back to the DNA change rumor: Neither the The state surpassed two million COVID-19 cases with Board of Chiropractor Examiners in 2011, arguing that Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, which have been approved nearly 36,000 fatalities as January came to a close. A such diagnoses exceeded what chiropractors were li- through the FDA, will make you start barking like a dog, total of 11,473 COVID-19 patients are in Texas hospi- censed to do. turn you into a lizard girl, or give you the ability to drink tals as of Jan. 31, according to TDSHS. Across the state, In a split decision, the high court overturned a ruling all the Guinness Extra Stout you want without gaining there are only 753 intensive-care beds available. Even from the Austin Court of Appeals that had sided with a pound. Nope, the vaccine uses messenger RNA which as vaccines are being administered, health officials TMA. Matt Webb, attorney for the chiropractic board, only teaches your body how to develop antibodies to across the state are urging Texans to wear marks and said in an email: “Today’s decision was not only legal- fight COVID-19. It doesn’t affect your DNA at all. follow other safety protocols that have been in place ly sound but a victory for common sense and patient Now, let’s tackle that business about microchips in since last March. care. A different outcome could have drastically cur- the vaccine: tailed access to critical chiropractic care for patients Supposedly, Bill Gates has invented a dastard- Grants available for special needs students affected across the State of Texas.” ly scheme to plant microchips in all of us in order to by COVID-19 turn people into antennas for his 5G wireless network. Abbott and the Texas Education Agency late last Gary Borders is a veteran award-winning Texas journal- Along with that, the microchips would keep track of us, week announced the rollout of a grant program for ist. He published a number of community newspapers watching where we shop, what time we use the bath- eligible families of children with “significant cognitive in Texas during a 30-year span, including in Longview, room, and how many times we’ve downloaded a Bernie disabilities and complex educational needs.” The $1,500 Fort Stockton, Nacogdoches and Cedar Park. Email: gbor- Sanders meme featuring his mittens. grants can be used to purchase educational resources [email protected]. C’mon folks, really? This vaccine didn’t turn me into a 5G antenna. How do I know? Because I barely get two bars of 4G at my house, and more times than not I’m stuck in 3G land waiting to download all those Bernie What we can’t have Sanders memes. I’d love to tell you I can now easily hop A friend on social me- the Chocolate Factory,” we a ride on the 5G Express, but it just ain’t so. dia posed a question this want it now. Between in- And as for someone keeping track of where I go weekend. It was a simple From My stant, microwave meals, and what I do throughout the day, well, that would question, really, but one next day delivery, and drive- be a boring job. “6 a.m., he takes shower; 6:30 a.m. that sent me down a rabbit Perspective up services, we have been eats breakfast; 7 a.m. heads off to work; 4 p.m. heads hole of thought. set up as adults to believe home from work; 6 p.m. fixes a tasty chicken stew for “Why do I always want By TONI WALKER that we deserve everything Contributing Writer supper; 7:45 p.m. reads a book until he falls asleep Chic-Fil-A on Sundays?” we want. sitting up; 11:30 p.m. stumbles off to bed. Hey, could That is it, that was her Now, don’t get it wrong, I please request a transfer? This guy’s life is about as question. And like I said, there is nothing wrong with mind-numbing as listening to hours of Baby Shark on extremely simple, and probably made in jest (although I microwavable food, prime shipping, or grocery delivery, a continuous loop.” myself have asked that same question many times in my just as there is nothing wrong with wanting Chic-Fil-A In conclusion: It’s natural to feel a bit uneasy about adult life!) on Sundays. But, sometimes we have a tendency to get doing something you don’t completely understand, like As almost everyone knows, Chic-Fil-A is closed on angry when we can’t get what we want right away, and it doing your taxes or bungee jumping. But sometimes Sundays. They made that decision many years ago based affects our reactions to other situations, outcomes, and you’ve just got to put your trust in the experts and sign on the beliefs of their founder, S. Truitt Cathy, and have even people. held their ground in the face of modern day thought. So, the next time you find yourself wanting something that 1040; lean forward and jump; and roll up your They, along with Hobby Lobby, make the list of places you can’t have, ask yourself a couple of things. Is it nec- sleeve and take the shot. we love to go, especially when we aren’t able to. But, back essary? And, can it wait? If the answer is yes to the first, to the question at hand. Why do we always seem to want then search out an alternative. If the answer to that first Chic-Fil-A most on Sundays, when it is inaccessible? Why question is no, then the answer to the second is probably The Pittsburg Gazette do we always seem to want most what we can’t have? yes, it can wait. Like the question, I think the answer is actually rath- But, if you happen to find yourself really wanting chick- POSTMASTER er simple: it is the society we live in. Our society has en on a Sunday, take a little time to have fun and laugh become so instantaneous and so self-serving that we at yourself, especially if you remember in the parking lot Send PS3579 to The Pittsburg Gazette want everything. And, like Veruca Salt on “Charlie and your favorite Chic-Fil-A is closed! 112 Quitman St. • Pittsburg, TX 75686 (903) 856-6629 • Fax: (903) 856-6625 Periodical Postage Paid Pittsburg, Texas An interesting time in the vegetable gardening year Published Weekly This is an interesting ies to plant. Yes, there are ISSN Number 1046-0683 time IN the vegetable gar- many varieties of the veg- dening year. Seed catalogs etables you want such as Toni Rowan | Publisher On have arrived with many tomatoes, peppers, cucum- Holly McGonagill | Reporter/Writer choices and so little time bers, okra and squash, but Sales Gardening Connie Bradshaw | before those “early bird which one will you choose? Bookkeeper Keilani Cheek | sales” expire. 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The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 • PAGE 5 Devotional

HOWARD at the Graveside to please wear a mask. Mr. James “Sonny” In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be Howard, age 77, of Pitts- made in her memory to Cypress Basin Hospice P.O. Box burg, passed away on OBITUARIES 544, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-054. Wednesday, January 13, GATLIN 2021 at his home in Pitts- burg. He was born March January 29, 2021 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mr. Glenn Stanton Gat- 11, 1943 to Clifton Jewell Pittsburg with interment to follow at Rose Hill Ceme- lin, Sr. age 80, of Dallas, and Maudy Beatrice Cap- tery in Pittsburg. There will be a visitation held from passed away on Wednes- erton Howard in Mena, 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. Thursday January 28, 2021 at the day, January 26, 2021 in Dallas. He was born Oc- Arkansas. James “Sonny” Howard Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel. He was a retired Police tober 18, 1940 to Herbert Officer, served in the United States Marine Corps, and STOUT E. Gatlin, Sr. and Stella was a Baptist. Dorothy Mae Stout, age Curry Gatlin in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Elaine 90, of Pittsburg, passed Howard of Pittsburg, Tx; sons, James “Woody” How- away on Friday, Janu- Mr. Gatlin was an Inves- Glenn Stanton Gatlin ard of Van Alystne, Tx, Robert Wachter of Gilmer, Tx; ary 29, 2021 in Hughes tor Advisor and Analyst daughters, Elance Roberts of Pittsburg, Tx, Terri Mor- Springs surrounded by and was a member of Reeves Chapel United Methodist ris of Lubbock, Tx, Sandra Storms and husband Ron of her children. She was Church in Pittsburg. Ingram, Tx; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great-grand- born September 30, 1930 He is survived by his wife, Virginia Ruth Brison Gatlin children; brothers, David Howard of Arizona, Jerry to Louis Earl and Mattie of Dallas; sons, Glen Gatlin, Jr. of Ft. Worth, Ross Gat- Howard of Lubbock, Tx; sisters, Jackie Woods of Slaton, Syble Smith Brooks in lin and wife Kristen of Southlake, Texas; grandchildren, Ross Brison Gatlin, Lily Rose Gatlin, River Grace Gatlin, Tx, Jewell Little of New Mexico, and Debra Lynn Barnett Pittsburg. Dorothy Mae Stout of Weatherford, Tx. Dorothy was a faith- Stella Rae Gatlin, Glen Harrison Gatlin, Preston Wen- He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, ful servant to the Lord by teaching Children’s Sunday dall Gatlin, Jordan Ross Gatlin, Skye Gatlin, and Mikay- Glenda Sue Howard; brother, Doug Howard; sisters, School, Vacation Bible School and cooking Wednesday la Lewis; great-grandchildren, Rylee Mari Gatlin, Kylee Hazel Campell, Anita Trout Tillerson, Janice Knox, and night meals. She and her husband Charles, served for Elizabeth Gatlin, Sofiya Raine Gatlin, and Braxton Gat- a son-in-law, Tim Roberts. several years as chefs at various youth camps. Doro- lin, one brother, Herbert E. Gatlin, II, nephew, Herbert E. Gatlin III, and a niece Cynthia Gatlin. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. thy also known as MawMaw, enjoyed playing cards, baseball, and swimming with her grandchildren and He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert E. WHITE great-grandchildren. Gatlin, Sr. and Stella Curry Gatlin, and his father-in- law, Ross Harrison Brison; and mother-in-law, Augusta Roy L. White passed away January 26, 2021 at his She is survived by her daughter, Paula Fox and hus- Louise Brison. home in Pittsburg at the age of 74. band Jim of Pittsburg; son, Tony Stout and wife Carol of Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, His funeral service will be Saturday, January 30, 2021 Landenberg, PA; daughter, Dana Hymer and husband January 31, 2021 at Reeves Chapel United Methodist at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Mike of Tyler; daughter, Charlyn Harrel and husband Church in Pittsburg with Rev. Mike Akins and Rev. Tom- Rev. Jerral Walker as eulogist and burial will be at Oak Matt of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Angie Bowers and my Burton officiating with burial to follow at Reeves Grove Cemetery, Leesburg, Texas under the direction of husband Ray, David Busbee and wife Beth, Jennifer Chapel Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers will be Johnson Funeral Home, Pittsburg, Texas. Kennington and Toby McDaniel, Heather Jestis, Mer- edith Scudder and husband Christian, Casey Hymer Ross Gatlin, Ross Brison Gatlin, Glen Gatlin, Jr., Tyler BECERRIL and wife Hilary, Katie Gregg and husband Ryan, Ryne Blake Gatlin, David Andrew Brison Michael Wayne Reeves, and Steve Beck. Mrs. Tarsila Herminia Becerril, age 66, of Pittsburg Harrel, Christopher Stout and wife Becca, and Abby passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Tyler. She Harrel; seventeen great-grandchildren, and seven Glen often spoke of John 21:17, The third time he was born December 24, 1954 to Jesus Aguilar and Blan- great-great-grandchildren. said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter dina Rodriguez Lopez in Ario de Rosales Michoacan, She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time. “Do Mexico. Charles Stout, daughter, Tracy Stout; parents Louis you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” Glen She was a homemaker and a member of the Holy and Syble Brooks; granddaughters, Kristi Busbee, and took to heart the commands of Jesus and served the Cross Catholic Church in Pittsburg. Megan Stout; a sister, Barbara McDonald, and brother, community throughout his life in many ways, includ- She is survived by her husband Rosalio Becerril; sis- Jimmy Brooks. ing through his role as a Board Member of the Camp ter, Francisca Arciga and husband Manuel, Celia Agu- A Private Family Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. County Museum, East Texas State University and Texas ilar, and Crispina Aguilar; brother, Domingo Arguilar; Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Church of the Naza- A&M-Commerce, and as a member and former Presi- sister-in-laws, Celia Becerril, and Francisca Becerill; rene in Pittsburg with Bro. James Jordan officiating. dent of the Highland Park United Methodist Mens Fel- along with numerous nieces and nephews, There will be a public Graveside service held at 12:00 lowship as well as a Trustee for Reeves Chapel United Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, P.M. Monday, February 1, 2021 at Macedonia Cemetery in Pittsburg. Family request that anyone in attendance Methodist Church to name a few. 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 Cypress Bank To help sponsor this Instant Issue Debit Cards Morgage, Home Equity, Home Improvement Loans church listing, please A legacy of Excellence WWW.CYPRESSBANKTX.COM www.PilgrimBank.com 120 Greer Blvd. Downtown Pittsburg Brookshire’s Grocery Store Pittsburg, TX 75686 903-856-6652 call Connie at 903-856-6629 F First Your Family Bank. BRUMMELL N National Your Business Bank. The Pittsburg Gazette B Bank Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or by email at Your Hometown News YOUR HOMETOWN BANK Reggie Brummell advertising@ PITTSBURG TACLB015130C 112 Quitman St. • Pittsburg 1896 Hwy. 271 North • Pittsburg • 903-856-0600 3026 FM 3384 • Pittsburg, TX 75686 A Branch of First National Bank of Gilmer campcountynow.com FNBgilmer.com 903-856-6272 903.856.6629 Advertise in The Pittsburg Gazette

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The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 • PAGE 7 Health CEOs from Mental Health America and 14 top mental health organizations join together to prioritize response to nation’s escalating mental health crisis The chief executives of the nation’s 14 leading mental health space. It speaks to the urgency of the mental Pegs Foundation, the Steinberg Institute, the Treat- health advocacy organizations and professional asso- health emergency, reminiscent of previous collabora- ment Advocacy Center and Well Being Trust. ciations today announced the formation of a unified tions established to address major health crises, in- The leadership coalition’s plan – titled A Unified Vi- coalition with a common vision in response to the na- cluding cancer in the 1970s and the HIV/AIDS in the sion for Transforming Mental Health and Substance tion’s mental health crisis. 1980s. Abuse Care – calls for policy, programs and standards “The CEOs of many of the major mental health orga- “The pandemic has focused the nation’s attention that prioritize mental health care and address the so- nizations in the nation affirmed our collective commit- on mental health and the inequities baked into our cial and economic conditions – including racism and ment to the mental health of the nation and a reimag- service delivery system,” Gionfriddo said. “If imple- discrimination – that disproportionately impact peo- ined system of care for people with mental illnesses,” mented, the principles and strategies imbedded in this ple of color and the poor, and result in inadequate and said Mental Health America’s President and CEO Paul visioning document will address those inequities and inequitable access to effective, humane treatment. Gionfriddo. “This new system would be built from the ensure that no person – of any racial, ethnic, or cul- And the coalition is calling on the nation’s federal, needs of real people, not providers or advocates. And tural group – with a mental health condition is ever state, and local public officials to respond. it focuses on prevention, early identification and inter- again treated as a second-class citizen, as a danger to “It will take the commitment of our nation’s public vention, integrated services, and recovery for all – for themselves or others, or as someone whose unavoid- officials to redirect the billions of dollars being wasted which MHA has been advocating for a century.” able health condition is somehow their own fault.” each year on incarceration and other failed systems of As more than half of all Americans struggle with The leadership coalition is comprised of CEOs from care to a public health model such as this,” Gionfriddo their mental health due to the impact of COVID-19, the American Psychological Association, the Ameri- concluded. “But these billions of dollars – now properly the leadership group is a first-of-its-kind, solutions-fo- can Psychiatric Association, the Kennedy Forum, the invested – will save countless lives and trillions of dol- cused collaboration among the top mental health or- Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, Mead- lars in the years to come.” ganizations and their chief executives to address the ows Mental Health Policy Institute, Mental Health View the Vision Statement at https://mhanational. crisis and offer state and regional officials a blueprint America, the National Association for Behavioral org/sites/default/files/A%20Unified%20Vision%20 for systemic reform. The partnership effectively estab- Healthcare, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, for%20Transforming%20Mental%20Health%20 lishes and rallies a rarely seen solidarity in the mental the National Council for Behavioral Health, One Mind, and%20Substance%20Use%20Care.pdf.

How to set and achieve goals This time of year brings many new opportunities. Ven- Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions in- turing outside of your comfort zone to create new goals clude exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, could be something you are ready to take on. If so, there HEALTHbeat saving money and quitting smoking. Self-care and are five steps commonly known as the SMART process to mental health goals are also great to include, such as help you get started on the path to success. As you deter- reducing stress, starting a new hobby, learning a new mine what you want to accomplish in 2021, ask yourself skill, getting more quality sleep or focusing on personal By DR. NUDUKWE UDUMA, MD these questions: UT Health East Texas growth. 1. Is my goal specific?Your goal should be clearly defined, Many things have changed due to the COVID-19 pan- leaving no room for ambiguity. The narrower your help you prioritize and provide motivation to keep you demic, so think out of the box when working towards goal, the more you’ll understand the steps necessary to on track. achieving you goals. For example, if your gym is closed achieve it. Here are some examples of goals that follow this pro- or you do not feel comfortable attending, try exercising 2. Is my goal measureable? Include precise amounts and cess: at home or outdoors. There are many health benefits to dates when drafting your goal. The more details, the • My goal is to walk one mile, four times a week on Mon- being outdoors, so if the weather allows work on your better. This will give you the opportunity to re-evaluate day, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for three months. goals outdoors. and course correct, as needed. • My goal is to read six books that I have not read before The main thing is to stick with it. If you hit a bump in 3. Is my goal attainable? Before you begin working toward Dec. 31. the road, don’t quit! This is normal. Get back on course a goal, decide whether it’s something you can achieve • My goal is to workout at home for 30 minutes, three and step by step you will reach your goals. now or whether there are additional preliminary steps times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for you should take to become better prepared. six months. Information provided by Nudukwe Uduma, MD, a 4. Is my goal relevant? Your goals should align with your val- • My goal is to cook 12 new recipes with a family mem- board-certified psychiatrist at UT Health North Cam- ues and larger, long-term goals. If a goal doesn’t con- ber or friend via FaceTime, Zoom or another platform. pus Tyler. For more information about behavioral health tribute toward your broader objectives, you may want Let us know what your goals are by adding the services, visit https://uthealtheasttexasdoctors.com/ser- to reconsider it. hashtag #NewYearNewYou to your New Year’s resolu- vices/psychiatry-and-psychology or call 903-877-7000 to 5. Is my goal timely? Setting a time period for your goals will tions on social media. schedule an appointment.

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The Pittsburg Gazette | Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 • PAGE 9 Schools Pittsburg High School wins at DECA Pittsburg High School Deca Members recently com- peted in the Deca District 6 virtual career development conference. They have put in countless hours of hard work and preparation since the beginning of the school year. Eleven students have advanced to the state com- petition which will be held virtually next month. Project Management Competitors- The students con- duct and oversee a project throughout the year. One the Project is complete, they write a 20-page report and then give an oral presentation. Kate Sansom- Project Management Sales Project Charidan Matties- Project Management career devel- opment Fernanada Garcia-Project management community Cyndi Martinez and Jazmin Benzor- Project manage- ment financial literacy Selling event- Students must pass an exam and then participate in a role play scenario. Ruben Guerrero-Human resource management Kyle Ramsey- Personal financial literacy Diana Balderas- Principles of finance COURTESY PHOTO Jayden Shields-Principles of business administration Front Charidan Matties, Fernanda Garcia, Kate Sansom, Cyndi Martines, Jazmin Benzor, Samantha Torrez. Back: Ruben Guerrero, Kyle Ramsey, Marisol Reyes-Principles of marketing Diana Balderas, Grace Dailey, Marisol Reyes, Jayden Shields. PISD school board members honored Pittsburg ISD features teachers

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Northeast Texas Community College Softball team made the trip to Grayson College in Denison, Texas on Wednesday for the inaugural games under new Head Coach Joshua Freeman. The Eagles dropped game one 11-3 and game two by a score of 13-2. Averie Ayers (Soph. Mount Pleasant High School) got the start in game one in the circle and would get five strike outs in her first outing of the season. Pearl Per- ry (Soph. Hughes Springs High School) was the bright spot in the offense with a towering two run homerun to center field in the third inning. In game two action, The Eagles would take an early COURTESY PHOTO 2-0 lead in the first inning with Emma Farquhar (Fresh. Top row left to right: Lauren Isabel, Emma Farquhar, Abby Russ, Kadi Downs, Kycelynn Contreras, Hanna Allen, Emily Cole and Kalie LaRock. Hooks High School) reaching base on with a line drive Bottom row left to right: Kailey Hancock, Haylee Wilson, Averie Ayers, Pearl Perry, Tasha Pierce, Head Softball Coach Joshua Freeman and Assis- to right side and Lauren Isbell (Soph. Burleson High tant Softball Coach Kallee Wilkins. Not photographed: Trinity Needham School) reaching with a walk. Both Eagles would score The Grayson offensive attack did not slow down from day (Jan.29-20), to play in the Alamo City Junior College when Haylee Wilson (Soph. Hughes Springs High game 1 and a big second inning what saw back to back Showcase in San Antonio, Texas and on February 3rd at School) would hit into a fielder’s choice. Pitching for to back Homeruns by the Vikings proved too much for Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas. Eagle Fans will have their the Eagles in game two, Emily Cole (Soph. Paul Pewitt the NTCC Eagles in the 13-2 loss. first chance to see the new look team on Saturday, Febru- High School) would get her first start of the season. NTCC (0-2) will hit the road again, Friday and Satur- ary 6 at 1:00pm at Eagle Field on the NTCC Campus. NTCC Softball Pittsburg Pirates host the Liberty Eylau Leopards picks up win Northeast Texas Com- munity College Softball finished off January with a road trip to San Anto- nio, Texas for the Ala- mo City Junior College Showcase tournament. In game one Friday NTCC picked up win number one of the season against Southern Arkansas Tech with a 5-1 victory. Tasha Pierce Averie Ayers (Mt. Pleasant HS) picked up her first win of the season in game one of the tournament. Despite a leadoff walk that would score, that would be the only run SAU Tech would garner in the game. Ayers would strike out three while only giving up two hits in the contest. Ground balls were her friend, with nine ground ball outs to help her cause. After a slow start offensively, the Eagle bats came alive in the fifth inning with eleven Eagle batters com- ing to the plate. Ayers helped her cause with a lead off home run that would spark a five run inning includ- ing two more home runs. Emma Farquhar (Hooks HS) and Pearl Perry (Hughes Springs HS) would join Ayers with the deep ball to put the game away. In game two action, the Eagles fell by a score of 14-8 to Coastal Bend College. Emily Cole (Paul Pe- witt HS) would be in the circle for game two of the tournament. Cole would pick up 2 more strike outs on the season in the game, but the offensive attack from Coastal Bend would prove too much for NTCC despite scoring 8 runs to help her cause. The Long ball continues to be the friend of the Ea- gle offense with three more homeruns hit in game 2. Tasha Pierce went deep in the third inning and Lau- ren Isbell (Burleson HS) and Peal Perry went back to back in the 5th to try to cut into the Coastal Bend lead. Isbell would score three times in the contest, she was two for two with a single, homerun and two walks with three runs scored to lead the Eagle offen- sive attack. Saturday, NTCC would match up with San Jacinto Community College in the final matchup of the tour- COURTESY PHOTO nament. San Jac would narrowly escape with a 10-9 On Jan. 28 the Pittsburg Pirates hosted the Liberty Eylau leopards. The 8th grade B team lost 28 to 10 but played great. They are improving every win over NTCC. week. Thomas Parish (2 points), Esdras Hernandez (2 points), Jaden Castaneda (2 points), Kolton Armour (2 points) and Christian Garcia had Averie Ayers was once again on the mound for (2 points). The 8th A team won 26 to 23 in an exciting game. I am very proud of their effort and hard work. Xzaydeon Doddy (11 points), Twan Thompson (3 points), J’Qayveon Veasley (7 points), Jaylen Holloway (1 point) and Jayden Foster (4 points). NTCC and went the distance in the close contest. Kadi Downs (Foreman HS) and Tasha Pierce (Hudson HS) would lead the offensive efforts in the final game, with Downs going three for three with a walk and two NTCC welcomes new softball coach runs scored. Pierce hit her first collegiate homerun going one for two at the plate with two more walks By HOLLY MCGONAGILL and three runs scored for the Eagles. [email protected] NTCC will hit the road once more on February 3, heading to Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas before the Joshua Freeman has started at NTCC as the new home opener Saturday, February 6 at 1:00pm vs Cisco head softball coach. Freeman was born in Florida but College. later moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. He attend- ed East Carolina University and coached baseball and soccer while he was there. Though he graduated with a degree in Communications and Media performance, for years he found that he did not use his degree. When Get news his daughter was 11-years-old, he refound his love for coaching with her traveling softball team. He soon decided to do the alternative certification that matters program to become a certified coach and special ed teacher. After becoming certified he was a volunteer coach at Virginia Wesleyan University. Freeman then to you. was able to secure a full-time coaching position at Christopher Newport University as an assistant coach. Freeman planned to always become head coach and so he started looking for positions that would fulfill Subscribe to his goals. He saw that NTCC was looking for a head softball coach and decided to apply. The “NTCC has been fantastic. They do a lot for their ath- letes and athletics. The players have been great and ac- Pittsburg cepting. We work really well together,” said Freeman. Head Softball Coach Joshua Freeman Due to the pandemic, the girls were only able to play “Because of the pandemic, this year’s team is still Gazette half their season in 2020. Many of the players this year brand new. We have a great group of players that are Call today! are freshmen, and the sophomores on the team were willing to learn,” said Freeman. “What I’m hoping for unable to play their freshman year. One student was is that players work hard and be able to go on and play 903.856.6629 able to get an extension on her scholarship to play a at four-year schools. Also to learn how to really play third year at NTCC due to missing the season last year. the game and maybe get to wins along the way.”