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Christmas Traditions Pittsburg residents share how they celebrate the holidays By Lauren Shortnacy

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Pittsburg fire fighter Mark Davis was honored last week as he received the rare Fire Chief’s Award at the annual Pittsburg Fire and Rescue’s Christmas Banquet.

Pittsburg firefighters awarded at annual Christmas banquet By Jeremy Weber

jweber@campcountynow. com Five area firefighters were honored last week as Pittsburg Fire and Rescue held its annual Christmas awards banquet. Wesley Kizer was named Firefighter of the Year for the second year in a row. Mark Davis also received special recognition with the Fire Chief’s Award. He is only the third firefighter ever to receive the honor. Tim Reynolds was recognized for 30 years of service,

Christopher Osthoff for 10 years of service and Jerry Goforth for five years. “A fire department is not a one-person organization, it is a team and we all have to work together to get the job done. We have a great team here that works well together and it is a pleasure to be around them every day,” Carl Cravey, Fire Chief, said. Mr. Kizer has worked as a volunteer fireman for more than two years and recently graduated

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Pittsburg Fire and Rescue handed out awards at its annual Christmas Banquet last week. Mark Davis received the Fire Chief Award, Chris Osthoff was recognized for 20 years of service, Tim Reynolds for 30 years and Christoper Osthoff for 10 years. Wesley Kizer was named Firefighter of the Year and Jerry Goforth was honored for five years of service.

Whether its chestnuts roasting on an open fire, walking in a winter wonderland or putting cookies out for the big man in red, Christmas time is right around the corner and with this holiday, comes holiday traditions many families and cultures practice over the years. Christmas time and traditions vary all around the world. In Peru, the most important element of Christmas is “Noche Buena”. According to a website of how Christmas is celebrated in different cultures, Noche Buena occurs on Christmas Eve, making that night the most important of the Christmas celebration. Families will gather late that night and have a traditional dinner including a whole turkey with applesauce. Traditional dinners were found to be a common practice on Christmas within the city of Pittsburg as well. From the traditional Christmas dinner with dressing and ham, tamales, gumbo or even cantaloupe and gravy, residents in Pittsburg have their dinners, lunches and breakfast as a tradition for Christmas. “My family always has a big Christmas breakfast in the morning for Christmas and we also have enchiladas every year,” Rebakah Trimble said. In France stockings are not hung by the chimney with care. Instead, children place their shoes in front the fireplace so that Father Christ-

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Commissioners’ put aside money to fix roads, City Council appoints Cook to appraisal district By Lauren Shortnacy

lshortnacy@campcountynow.com The Commissioners’ Court had their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 9 at 8:30 a.m. in the county courtroom. Among the members, the agenda consisted of seven points. First the court considered the approval of prior Commissioners Court minutes. After the minutes were approved and the reports of elected officials were discussed, the Court considered the approval of the Camp County holidays for the calendar year of 2014. It was confirmed that the Pioneer Days for 2014 would be dropped as well

as Columbus Day, but there would be three holiday days for Christmas the same as this year due to not very much court activity. Along with the holiday calendar, the Court also considered the approval of Order Designating Day of the Week, on which Commissioners‘ Court would convene in regular term for the calendar year of 2014. Like the Holidays, the meeting was kept the same as this year, in which the Court would meet on every second Monday of each month. The next point on the agenda was to consider the approval of appointment of Camp County representative to the Camp Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Gayle Burns

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was nominated and re-elected for the position. The Court also considered the request from Marlin Leasing for abatement of penalty and interest due on 2012 taxes on CCAD PID#9923598, in which the Court agreed to deny the request. The final point that the Court discussed was to discuss and take possible action to create a County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zone (CETRZ) and proceed with applications for the Texas Department of Transportation County Energy Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant. The court agreed to take action and start the CETRZ process.

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Jail Log The Camp County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities: John Darrell Green was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department Dec. 9 for theft over $500 but under $1500. Donaciano Nanez Torres was arrested on Dec. 10 by the Pittsburg Police Department for six counts of city warrants. Efren Bernando Jr. was

arrested Dec. 11 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office for assault. Jeffery Wayne Hall was arrested by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 11 for bench warrants and two counts of failure to appear. Sheldon Dale Johnson was arrested Dec. 11 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office for motion to revoke. Donnie Lee Sprueill

was arrested Dec. 12 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office for public intoxication. Dawn Wilson Manford Jr. was arrested Dec. 12 by the Pittsburg Police Department for capias profine. Jason Neal McGowen was arrested Dec. 14 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office for assault by threat in family violence. Donald Wayne Hicks

was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department Dec. 14 for assault bodily injury and family violence. John Myles was arrested Dec. 15 by the Pittsburg Police Department for assault by threat and family violence. David Wayne Thompson Jr. was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department Dec. 15 for three Justice of the Peace warrants..

LED (light-emitting diode) string lighting uses about 90 percent less energy than standard incandescent string lights, which means the cost to light a typical Christmas The Pittsburg second grade honors choir shared the Christmas tree with LEDs is one spirit Wednesday, Dec. 11 caroling for the Pittsburg Nursing dollar per season. LED holiday lights Center. are a bit more expensive than incandescent, but Continued from page 1 pay for themselves with the first year’s energy savings. LED incandesAlong with the Commissioners’ Court meeting, cent, but usually pay for the City Council also held their regular meeting on themselves with the first Tuesday Dec. 9 at 6 p.m., at City Hall. Among the year’s energy savings. members, the agenda consisted of fourteen points. SWEPCO recomFirst, the council considered for approval an mends the following safeagreement awarding a bid for water system improvements on Collins Circle. The improvements would consist of replacing six services lines; the council approved the agreement and moved on to the second point of discussing and considering the approval repayment to the Comptroller. from the Northeast TexThe council approved the repayment and voted as Community College to pay it in full. The third point on the agenda was Fire Academy. He hopes to consider for approval of “opting out” of the PEG to transition into a full(Public Education and Government). The motion time position soon so he was approved and the council then discussed and can pursue firefighting approved Pilgrim Bank refinancing the Pittsburg as a career. Economic Development Corporation’s Certificate Cravey praised Kizer of Obligation for South Texas Street Project. for his enthusiasm and The fifth point the council approved was the rededication as a volunquest from CP Homes to subdivide 2.006 acres also teer. known as tract 2, Block 1 from tract 13.767 acres “Wesley has been owned by Gilbert Wilson located on Reynolds Street. here a very short time Along with the request from CP Homes, the council but he has done a great also approved the request from Pilgrim’s Pride to job for us. He has come subdivide 14.69 acres and convey that tract to CPS a long way in a very and retain 1.53 acres located on Mt. Pleasant Street short period of time. He for continued use of Pilgrim’s Pride. recently completed fire The council approved the appointment of Elance fighting school, and we Roberts to the Main Street Board and also appointare very proud of him ed Councilman Fred Cook to the Camp Central Apfor that. He is always praisal District Board, approved three points under eager to do whatever ordinances and resolutions and the approval of is needed of him and minutes from the past two meetings in November. he truly deserves to

ty tips for your home this holiday season. • Use only Christmas lights and extension cords that are safety-certified by a recognized testing agency such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL). Check your tree lights and outdoor lights for damage each year before you use them. Discard lights with frayed wires, loose connections and broken or cracked sockets. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for using tree lights. • Never attach elec-

tric lights to metal trees. A malfunction could lead to a dangerous, perhaps fatal, shock to anyone touching any part of the tree. Instead, use colored flood lights to give a safer and more beautiful illumination. • Select lights appropriately and never use indoor lights outside because they are not designed to be waterproofed and could short circuit. Outdoor lights, on the other hand, are usually hotter than indoor and could pose a hazard if placed on a tree.

Don’t overload • wall outlets or extension cords. Connect lights to power strips that have several outlets and a built-in circuit breaker. Never run electrical cords under carpets or rugs where daily walking and wear could cause fraying and overheating. • When you leave the house or go to bed, be sure all lights are turned off. Disconnect lights by pulling the plug, not by yanking on the cord. • Remind children never to touch lights or outlets.

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Continued from page 1 win this award, again,” Cravey said. The repeat honor came as somewhat of a surprise to Kizer. “I was never expecting to win it last year and I was even more surprised when I won it again this year. I really don’t feel like I deserve it because we all work so hard and do so much for the department. What can I say? It is a real honor,” Kizer said. “This award isn’t about to getting out and going to the calls when they happen, it is about doing whatever needs to be done, no matter what.” Davis, a full-time fire-

fighter, joined Pittsburg Fire and Rescue in 2010. He began his career in Mount Pleasant in 2004 before completing the NTCC Fire Academy in 2006. He noted that one of his favorite parts of the job is working out in the community raising fire safety awareness. “I have always enjoyed being able to help the public. I have always been interested in helping people and doing whatever I can as far as public service goes. I don’t remember it, but my mom tells me all the time that I would tell her I wanted to grow up to be a fireman when I was a little kid,” Davis

said. According to Cravey, The Fire Chief’s Award has only been given to a handful of recipients and is reserved for those who go above and beyond in their service to their community. “Sometimes we have an individual who can always be relied upon to get things done. Mark is there whenever I need him and he is always willing and eager to help out. There are several others that I rely on, but Mark stood out and I felt that he needed to be recognized for what he does for us and for this county,” Cravey said.

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-mas, “Pere Nole,” can fill them with small gifts and candy. Also popular in France is Midnight Mass. On Christmas Eve, families will partake in a late supper called “Le Reveillon”. Within Pittsburg, families have caroled around their neighborhoods or event attended the candlelight services for Christmas. Two ladies at Laura DeWoody Jewelers downtown shared some of their family traditions that happen for them on their Christmases. “Our family would always used to carol around our neighborhood for Christmas with a couple of my neighbors,” Leigh Ann Kingston said. “Along with caroling, we would also decorate Christmas cookies and take them to neighbor houses.” “My family attends the candlelight services for

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Christmas,” Laura Dewoody Ottmer said. “Attending that service is always such a blessing for our Christmas.” In Italy a majority of the Italian families’ homes display a Nativity Scene during the holidays as well as all the churches. But unlike most Christmases within the U.S., children in France do not receive gifts until the night before Epiphnay, which is Jan. 5, and the gifts are not brought by the big man in red. Instead, the children receive their Christmas gifts from the kind witch for Christmas. Other family traditions can also include celebrating Santa even after the children have grown up, opening at least one or two gifts on Christmas Eve before the big celebration the next day or in Main Street Manager’s Jenny Rowan case, a small talent show for the family to enjoy. “My whole mom’s side of the family gets together at my house Christmas Eve morning and has a large lunch together, after eating we gather around in a circle, all 25 of us, and sing Christmas carols while my uncle plays the guitar and we use our keys as bells,” Rowan said. “All the kids and those new to the family perform talents; it’s kind of an initiation.” Along with the “initiation” Rowan said her grandfather will also read the story of Christmas from the family bible, which can be found in Matthew, and then the family sings happy birthday to

Jesus before having a white elephant trade, which always ends up in a gift wrapping war. “We throw balls of gift wrap at each other,” Rowan said. “It’s a blast and you can always count on something unexpected and goofy happening!” Some culture practices have been brought over into the city of Pittsburg and can be shared within the community. Elance Roberts from Max and Zoe’s bring her German heritage out for the town of Pittsburg to enjoy when they shop during the holidays in the store. “I always serve wassail every year in my store,” Roberts said. “Since I am from German decent, this is a big thing in my family that we enjoy.” Wassail is hot mulled punch that is often associated with Yuletide. Historically, the drink was a mulled cider made with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg and topped with slices of toast. Modern recipes begin with a base of wine, fruit juice, or mulled ale, sometimes with brandy or sherry added. Apples or oranges are often added to the mix. Whether it is putting up a tree every year, still celebrating Santa even after your childhood years have long come and gone, celebrating the birth of a Savior or feasting on a family traditional dish for dinner, Christmas traditions will continue to take place on this festive holiday between families and friends all over the world.

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deers. Santa I’m trying my best in school and making good grades but some are bad but not all of them. Santa I love you and your nice to. Santa hoo lives with you and whats her or him name. Santa I have good friends and I have a nice techer to. Santa do you live in the North Pole. How are elves are they working hard for the toys. Santa I wish I can meet you and see you at the North Pole. Santa I want a bike for Chrismas and happy marry chrismas Day and the elves to. Love, Marisol Cardona

Dear Santa, I am the goodist kid in my class. So how cool is that!! For Cristmis I whant a follwhiller and a rill mony and games knofe and candy and a stuft deer and a phone. Love Dear Santa, Keith Coffman How is it at the north pole and rudof the red nose Dear Santa, randeer and the elfes and How are you doing. How you? I most forgot I want is misses claws is she ok. I lego for 8 or 7 yers old. hope she is not sik. I hope Love, you ribe my tree. I am do- Kevin Villeda ing good in school. I want a zomr and a pink and black Dear Santa, bridl. But I relly really re- I want a raindeer for ally really want a forwiller Christmas! How is misses a big one not a little one claws? Is she ok? I love you and I want the colre to be Santa!!! teal. I hope you get to have Your friend, a good Christmas!!! Meery Savannah Green Christmas!! I love you!!! Love, Dear Santa, Natalee Finley I want a Xbox 360. I really want is a little jeep And Dear Santa, Chrstopher is being good Can you say hi to roudof and fun. But I really realfor me. Santa I want a xbox ly really want is a Ipad. I 360 and you fix my kind make good grades. Merry fire and I want a stuf elf. Christmas Santa and the I am bing good in school. I elfs and the reindeer. Meram doing my best. ry Chistmas to all. And to Love all a good night! Oh and a Cuauhtemoc Zavala reindeer. The end. Love, Dear Santa, Patti Garcia How is everything going right now are the rein- Dear Santa, We saw you on the reindeer cam. I would like new shoes. Next year, can I have spencer. I would like a giant stuffed huter that’s killing a deer. I would like a boy elf and a girl elf. A toy Santa. Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer the move, a coloring book and markers. Your friend, Boston Borum

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Dear Santa, I want a toy of you and Mrs. Claus to play with your letter because you are the best perent of the world. I wish I can see you at the North Pole. But I can’t do it beaus it’s cold as the north pole. I just want to be your friend. My hose is wite and the roof is gray thank you l like your shoes and your hate and Mrs. Claus is good? I am sad because my mom is mean and some times she is good at the hose and Mrs. Monts is good in the school. I am fast but I just run a little fast in a rase but I like evry thing is good for me and my sisters are good. Love, Daisy Villeda

Dear Santa, How is Dasar. I wont a stuff deer and a stuff bull and big stuff elve and a PSD and a Xbox 360. How is vixen and comit and coupid and bonear blisen. You friend, Levi Lain

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas I saw you feeding the reindeers. How is Roudouph is he a good reindeer. I want a big big ball. Your so so so nice. Love, Jasmine Sierra

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I want a toy a Ipod to and I want a good for thes Christmas things. I want a nerf gun and a dig blue soft cover helakoter. I want a robot bird for my teacher. And and your are handsome bull. I want a robot tur- my on bag of gingernail and nice. Can you please that shots out little uvel and a. tle. I want a robot cheed. I polish my dad wants a teal the toot faery that things. I want another Sinrerely, want a robot reindeer. whole lot of guns and my she is pretty and believe nerf gun that sots out the Robert T. Miles Love, mom wants a iphone. things that I use to have in her you are the best, Waylon Cardwell Love, for the nerf gun. And I Dear Santa, Santa Claos yes in the Alexis Morse want the same nerf gun All I want for Chrismas holl wide world. You are that I already have put is a four wheelr, a deart Dear Santa, rety for thic Chritmas! whith plotits. I want a bike. And a game call I wan for drismar is a Dear Santa, Love, new BB gun with exather Gooey looy. and dogy bike. A Ipad, a Wii, a pig I wonder wut do you and Bayl Oglesby plotits. I want bnokles doo. A hachy stich and a bank. A Dall hose. A nine Mrs. Clos do evry year and a sote that you with puch. And this is about girepg. Boo Boo Booloon. on Christmas and do the Dear Santa, Reindeer like you most of Santa I love you. I want a it and a real gun called a you I bet you are bizey Dogie Do. the time? I want a barbe 4 wiler and chochlit and sinber rifeal. but I love Chrismas. I Sincerely, dall and a car that runs you can git me anything Ncerely, like your jobi have a mov- Tmyra Renee Warren on a rymote and a puppy you want to give me. Can For Juvenal Angel Rojo ie about you it is called and my family and world you give me a picture of Biseat the Gardeiands. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I hope I’m not botherin I want a PSP, I phone and pease and all my family your raindeer and a picthe real game of mine- and friends to be togeir ture of your elfs? Are I wont a Xbox, one with you. 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I wish I could see you? Santa Claus all I and elfs? Could you send you and Dancer, Prace, wont is a bike, shoes, and me a picture of your Vixin, Comin, Qupid, and clother and a doll and a reindeer? I want a kyothe rest. I love you Santa. dog. How is Rudof the sho blizzard, wood, paint, And a toy horse. Mary Reideer? Is his nose shing glue and sandpaper. My Chrismas Santa. bright? Are you sick if mom might get me a eletLogan Taylor Miner your sick just send me rich dirt bike mx 650. I a note and I will just be would like a corsare and Dear Santa, happy you gave me some- a Santa buck. And if you I want a Hello Kitty yo- thign. Tell your elfs that could talk to my mom gurt meshin a baby doll I love them and tell your about you getting me a a lap top a iphone a bas- Reideers that I love them dirt bike I’ll be the hapyketball a pair of mittens to. And most I love you to est kid in the world. a pony a FFA pair of ne- Santa Claus. I hope you Love, alsabi. Hello Kitty pillow get well. Santa Claus. I Trey a pair of hello Kitty heals will have some cookies and a merise card. I want on the table and some Dear Santa, a hamster a bird. Re- milk and a candy cane. All I really wont for member Santa be a good Merry Christmas to you! Christmas is a hamster, bird for miss baze. L o v e , fake dog, sleigh, 3 dorllrs, Sinayah Mikaylann Zachery cookies, toys, candy, Leaxisa Wilburn chair, appley, par, happy Dear Santa, mill and I really a hamEXHIBIT C-3 Dear Santa, I hope you and your Rein- ster. I love you Santa. PITTSBURG INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT deer are good and redey Love, for Christmas. Hi Santa Aylin Dailey Soaney STATEMENT T C-3 EXHIBIT C-3 OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE how are you? My favret CHOOL DISTRICT OL NDEPENDENT RICT CT URG DISTRICT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT SCHOOL SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS PITTSBURG INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT sisen is Christmas becoys Dear Santa, STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE MENT NGES AND OF S, NDITURES, ES, XPENDITURES, TURES, CHANGES AND REVENUES, AND CHANGES IN OF CHANGES AND FUND CHANGES REVENUES, AND INCHANGES FUND BALANCE EXPENDITURES, IN AND CHANGES IN FUND IN FUND BALANCE CHANGES EXPENDITURES, FUND IN BALANCE FUND BALANCE INBALANCE FUND IN AND BALANCE FUND BALANCE CHANGES AND BALANCE CHANGES IN FUND IN FUND BALANCE BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2013 it’s wen Jesus wus born. I Hey Santa I want for crisFUNDS NMENTAL TALGOVERNMENTAL FUNDSFUNDS love you Santa and your mis is a intendo30s it’s FOR THE YEAR AUGUST 31, 2013 1, ST R E132013 YEAR ENDED 31, 2013 ENDED AUGUST AUGUST 31,ENDED 2013 31, 2013 Reindeer. I want a realisgame is Mario kart 7 and Data 10 60 Total tic boy baby car a army games toys. SanControl General Capital doll, and Other Governmental seat that you can put in a ta my siters are getting a Data 10 60 Total Data Data 10 10 10 10 10 10 60 10 60 10 60 60 60 60 60 Total 10 60 Total 10 Total Total Total Total 60 Total 60 Total Total Total Codes Fund Projects Funds Funds car. A new bike and sum lots of presents, brothers Control General Other Governmental ontrolControl GeneralGeneral General General General General Capital General General Capital Capital Capital Capital Capital Other General Capital Other Capital General Other Other OtherOther Governmental Other Capital Governmental Other Governmental Capital Governmental Governmental Governmental Governmental Other Governmental Other Capital Governmental Governmental REVENUES: fish and a tank for thim. are getting a toy train. Codes Fund ProjectsFunds Funds Funds Funds odes Codes Fund Fund Fund Fund FundFund Projects FundFund Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Funds Fund Projects Funds Projects Fund Funds Funds FundsFunds Funds Funds Projects Funds Funds Funds Projects Funds FundsFunds Funds Funds Funds Funds you Did feed Rodof ? Tell Love, 5700 Total Local and Intermediate Sources $7,485,063 $1,543 $853,577 $8,340,183 REVENUES: the Reindeer I sed hit VENUES: :UES: REVENUES: REVENUES: REVENUES: Alan 5800 State Program Revenues 11,108,699 181,244 11,289,943 ples. I $8,340,183 will love what you$853,577 5700 TotalSources Local Sources and$7,485,063 Intermediate Sources $7,485,063 $1,543 $8,340,183 mediate docal alSources nd 700 termediate Intermediate Total Local Intermediate and 5700 Local Sources and Intermediate Sources Intermediate and Sources Sources Intermediate Total Sources Local Sources Total Sources and Local Intermediate and Intermediate $7,485,063 $7,485,063 $7,485,063 $7,485,063 $7,485,063 $7,485,063 $1,543 $7,485,063 $1,543 $1,543 $1,543 $1,543 $853,577 $1,543 $7,485,063 $1,543 $853,577 $7,485,063 $1,543 $853,577 $853,577 $853,577 $853,577 $8,340,183 $853,577 $1,543 $853,577 $8,340,183 $8,340,183 $1,543 $8,340,183 $8,340,183 $8,340,183 $853,577 $8,340,183 $853,577 $8,340,183 $8,340,183 5900 Federal Program Revenues 175,124 2,930,520 3,105,644 get me. I wod like baby Dear Santa, 11,289,943 5800Program State Program 11,108,699 Revenues 11,108,699 - 11,289,943 181,244 m venues Revenues ogram ees 800 State Revenues Program 5800 Program Revenues Revenues Revenues State State Program Revenues Revenues 11,108,699 11,108,699 - 11,108,699 11,108,699 - 11,108,699 - 11,108,699 - - 11,108,699 - 181,244 11,108,699 181,244 11,108,699 181,244 -181,244 181,244 -181,244 11,289,943 181,244 11,289,943 181,244 11,289,943 11,289,943 11,289,943 11,289,943 11,289,943 181,244 181,244 11,289,943 11,289,943 5020 Total Revenues 18,768,886 1,543good Hi3,965,341 22,735,770 stuff.- Am I on the Santa how are you 5900 Federal Federal Program Revenues 175,124 2,930,520 3,105,644 Revenues m ram eral Program nues 900 Federal Revenues Revenues Program 5900 Program Revenues Revenues Revenues Federal Program Program Revenues Revenues 175,124175,124 - 175,124 175,124 175,124 - -175,124 - -175,124 175,124 - - 2,930,520 175,124 2,930,520 2,930,520 175,124 2,930,520 -2,930,520 2,930,520 - 2,930,520 3,105,644 2,930,520 3,105,644 3,105,644 3,105,644 3,105,644 3,105,644 2,930,520 3,105,644 2,930,520 3,105,644 3,105,644 3,105,644 list? EXPENDITURES: feeling are you feel5020Revenues 18,768,886 3,965,341 22,735,770 evenues ales 020 Total Revenues 5020 Revenues Total Total Revenues Total Revenues18,768,886 18,768,886 18,768,886 18,768,886 18,768,886 18,768,886 18,768,886 1,543 18,768,886 1,543 1,543 1,543 1,543 3,965,341 1,543 18,768,886 3,965,341 1,543 18,768,886 3,965,341 1,543 3,965,341 3,965,341 3,965,341 22,735,770 3,965,341 3,965,341 1,543 22,735,770 22,735,770 1,543 22,735,770 22,735,770 22,735,770 3,965,341 22,735,770 22,735,770 3,965,341 1,54322,735,770 22,735,770 Love, ing well and are your Current: EXPENDITURES: Kaylee Morgan reindear ready to fly on RES: URES: S: PENDITURES: DITURES: EXPENDITURES:EXPENDITURES: EXPENDITURES: 0011 Instruction 10,676,743 1,396,586 12,073,329 Current: Christmas. Eer and how urrent:Current: 0012 Instructional Resources and Media Services 354,250 354,250 Dear are the elves?12,073,329 How do you 0011 Instruction Instruction 10,676,743 - Santa, 1,396,586 0011 ruction on Instruction 0011 Instruction 10,676,743 10,676,743 10,676,743 - 10,676,743 10,676,743 - 10,676,743 - 10,676,743 - - 10,676,743 - - 1,396,586 10,676,743 1,396,586 10,676,743 1,396,586 1,396,586 -1,396,586 1,396,586 - 12,073,329 1,396,586 1,396,586 12,073,329 12,073,329 12,073,329 12,073,329 12,073,329 1,396,586 12,073,329 12,073,329 1,396,586 12,073,329 12,073,329 0013 Curriculum and Instructional Staff Development 98,178 you 1,183 99,361 I wish a happy Mermake toys do the elf halp 0012 Instructional Resources and Media Services 354,250 354,250 Media es esources ructional Resources urces onal 012 Instructional andResources Services and Media 0012 and Resources Media and Media Services Resources Media and Services Instructional Services and Media Services Media and Instructional Services Media Services Resources Services Resources and Media and Services Media Services 354,250354,250 - 354,250 354,250 354,250 - -354,250 - -354,250 354,250 -- - - - - - - 354,250 - 354,250 -- - 354,250354,250 - 354,250 354,250 354,250 - Chrismas 354,250 354,250 354,250 and - 354,250 354,250 ry a hapyou 62,528 make the toys?206,883 How 0021 Instructional Leadership 144,355 0013 Curriculum and Instructional Staff Development 98,178 1,183 99,361 nstructional driculum ctional Staff nd um 013 Instructional Curriculum Instructional and Development 0013 Staff and Instructional Staff Instructional Development and Staff Staff Development Instructional Development Curriculum Staff Development Staff Development Curriculum Staff Development and Development Instructional and Instructional Staff Development Staff Development 98,178 98,178 - 98,178 98,178 - 98,178 - 98,178 - - 98,178 - 98,178 1,183 98,178 1,183 98,178 -1,183 1,183 1,183 - 1,183 99,361 1,1831,183 99,361 99,361 99,361 99,361 99,361 1,183 99,361 99,361 1,183 I also99,361 99,361 many toys do you make? I py new year. wish 0023 School Leadership 1,338,313 10,138 1,348,451 0021 Instructional Leadership 144,355 - a- happy ride with 62,528 206,883 you’re eadership ructional Leadership ip ership onal 021 Instructional Leadership 0021 Leadership Leadership Instructional Instructional Leadership Leadership 144,355144,355 - 144,355 144,355 144,355 - -144,355 - -144,355 144,355 - 62,528 144,355 62,528 144,355 62,528 - 62,528 62,528 - 62,528 206,883 62,528 62,528 206,883 206,883 206,883 206,883 206,883 62,528 206,883 206,883 62,528 206,883206,883 want a computer. I do not 0031 Guidance, Counseling and Evaluation Services 288,050 2,700 0023 School Leadership 1,338,313 - reindeer and the elf 10,138 1,348,451290,750 your pership Leadership ool hip 023 School Leadership 0023 Leadership School School Leadership Leadership 1,338,313 1,338,313 -1,338,313 1,338,313 1,338,313 - 1,338,313 - -1,338,313 - 1,338,313 - 10,138 1,338,313 10,138 1,338,313 10,138 - 10,138 10,138 - 10,138 1,348,451 10,138 1,348,451 10,138 1,348,451 1,348,451 1,348,451 1,348,451 1,348,451 10,138 1,348,451 10,138 1,348,451 1,348,451 want a lots of toys this 0032 Social Work Servicesand Evaluation Services - are your reinto. 19,354 Santa year. 0031 Guidance, Counseling 288,050 2,700 290,750 19,354 valuation ce, ounseling nseling dance, ling 031 and Guidance, Counseling and Evaluation 0031 Counseling and Evaluation Services and Evaluation Counseling Evaluation and Services and Evaluation Guidance, Services Evaluation Services and Services Guidance, Evaluation Services Counseling Services Counseling Services and Evaluation and Evaluation Services 288,050 Services 288,050 - 288,050 288,050 288,050 - -288,050 - -288,050 288,050 - 2,700 288,050 2,700 288,050 -2,700 2,700 2,700 - 2,700 290,750 2,7002,700 290,750 290,750 290,750 290,750 290,750 290,750 2,700290,750 2,700 290,750290,750 deer your Love, 0033 HealthWork Services 138,243 - elf real? Do 0032 Social Services 19,354 -and 19,354138,243 Work Services ial ces rvices 032 Social Work Services 0032 Work Services Services Social Work SocialServices Work Services 19,354 19,354 - 19,354 19,354 - 19,354 - 19,354 - - 19,354 --19,354 - - - - - - 19,354 - - 19,354 - - 19,354 19,354 - 19,354 19,354 -19,354 19,354 19,354 19,354 19,354 Tamara Leon reindeer and elf do19,354 what 0034 Student (Pupil) Transportation 718,798 72,927 0033 Health Services 138,243 138,243791,725 Services ces slth 033 Health Services 0033 Services Health Health ServicesServices 138,243138,243 - 138,243 138,243 138,243 - -138,243 - -138,243 138,243 -- - - - - - - 138,243 - 138,243 -- - 138,243138,243 - 138,243 138,243 138,243 - 138,243 138,243 138,243 138,243 138,243 you say all the time? Does 0035 Food Services 30,814 1,301,292 1,332,106 0034 Student (Pupil) Transportation 718,798 - reindeer 72,927 791,725 your how portation dent nil) ansportation (Pupil) 034 Transportation Student Transportation (Pupil) 0034 Transportation (Pupil) Transportation Transportation StudentStudent (Pupil) (Pupil) Transportation Transportation 718,798718,798 - 718,798 718,798 718,798 - -718,798 - -718,798 718,798 - 72,927 718,798 72,927 718,798 72,927 - 72,927 72,927 - 72,927 791,725 72,927 72,927 791,725 791,725 791,725 791,725 791,725 72,927 791,725 791,725 72,927 know 791,725 791,725 Dear Santa, 0035 Food Services Activities 30,814 1,301,292 1,332,106 0036 Extracurricular 968,099 968,099 to 1,332,106 fly? Can they fly with Hi Santa are you doing dsrvices 035 Food Services 0035 Services Food Services Food Services 30,814 30,814 - 30,814 30,814 - 30,814 - 30,814 - - 30,814 - 30,814 - 1,301,292 1,301,292 30,814 1,301,292 1,301,292 30,814 -1,301,292 1,301,292 - 1,301,292 1,332,106 1,301,292 1,332,106 1,332,106 1,332,106 1,332,106 1,301,292 1,332,106 1,301,292 1,332,106 1,332,106 1,332,106 your heavy sleigh? What ok with your reindeer? 0036 Extracurricular Activities 968,099 968,099 0041 General Administration 676,743 676,743 ctivities racurricular ties rricular ar 036 Activities Extracurricular Activities 0036 Activities Activities Activities Extracurricular Extracurricular Activities Activities 968,099968,099 - 968,099 968,099 968,099 - -968,099 - -968,099 968,099 -- - - - - - - 968,099 - 968,099 -- - 968,099968,099 - 968,099 968,099 968,099 - 968,099 968,099 968,099 968,099968,099 I2,050,405 want for Chrismis is a I want for Chistmas is a 0041 General Administration 676,743 676,743 0051 Facilities Maintenance and Operations 385,640 2,436,045 neral ration nistration 041 inistration Administration General Administration 0041 Administration GeneralGeneral Administration Administration 676,743676,743 - 676,743 676,743 676,743 - -676,743 - -676,743 676,743 -- - - - - - - 676,743 - 676,743 -- - 676,743676,743 - 676,743 676,743 676,743 - 676,743 676,743 676,743 676,743 676,743 tablet, and phones from big tablet? I think you are 0051 Facilities andServices Operations 2,050,405 385,640 2,436,045336,770 0052 Security Maintenance and Monitoring 336,770 eilities tenance perations intenance ance s051 and Facilities Maintenance and Operations Maintenance 0051 and Operations and Maintenance Operations Operations and and Operations Facilities Operations andFacilities Operations Maintenance Maintenance and Operations and Operations 2,050,405 2,050,405 -2,050,405 2,050,405 2,050,405 - 2,050,405 - -2,050,405 - 2,050,405 - 385,640 2,050,405 385,640 2,050,405 385,640 -385,640 385,640 -385,640 2,436,045 385,640 385,640 2,436,045 2,436,045 2,436,045 2,436,045 2,436,045 385,640 2,436,045 2,436,045 385,640 in the 2,436,045 2,436,045 radernak, a small comthe best Santa wide 0052 Security and Monitoring Services 336,770 336,770103,683 0053 Data Processing Services - 336,770 - 336,770 puter, a case, and world? a jakex urity ng itoring Monitoring onitoring 052 ices and Security Services and Monitoring 0052 Services Monitoring Services and Services Monitoring Services Security Services Services Security and Monitoring and Monitoring Services Services 336,770 336,770 - 336,770 336,770 336,770 - -336,770 - -336,770 336,770 -- - - - - - - 336,770 - 336,770 -- - 336,770336,770 - 336,770 336,770 336,770 - 103,683 336,770 336,770 336,770 0053 Data Processing Services 103,683 103,683Mario Love digume for neneno Debt Service: ocessing gaces ing ervices 053 Data Processing Services Services 0053 Processing Services Services Services Data Processing Data Processing ServicesServices 103,683103,683 - 103,683 103,683 103,683 - -103,683 - -103,683 103,683 -- - - - - - - 103,683 - 103,683 -- - 103,683103,683 - 103,683 103,683 103,683 - 103,683 103,683 103,683 103,683103,683 Tracy Ruiz Debt Service: kart 7. 0071 Principal on Long Term Debt 118,969 770,000 888,969 Service: Debt Service: Love, 0071 Principal on Long Term Debt 118,969 770,000 888,969 0072 Interest on Long Term Debt 2,351 111,528 113,879 ncipal Long m ng l071 Term Principal on Debt Term Long Term on 0071 Debt Long Debt Term on Debt Long Term Debt Term Principal Debt Debt Principal on LongonTerm LongDebt Term Debt 118,969118,969 - 118,969 118,969 -118,969 -118,969 - -118,969 -118,969 770,000 118,969 770,000 770,000 118,969 -770,000 770,000 -770,000 770,000 888,969 770,000 888,969 888,969 888,969 888,969 888,969 770,000 888,969 770,000 888,969 888,969888,969 Alona Solonio Dear Santa, 0072 Interest on Long Term Debt 2,351 111,528 113,879 0073 BondDebt Issuance Cost and-2,351 Fees - 111,528 - 111,528 158,124 158,124 I113,879 hope you great Term ong grest on 072 Debt Interest Term Long Term on Debt 0072 Long Debt Term on Debt Long Term Debt Term Debt Interest Debt Interest on LongonTerm LongDebt Term 2,351 2,351 -2,351 2,351 - -2,351 - 2,351 - 2,351 111,5282,351 111,528 111,528 -2,351 111,528 111,528 -111,528 111,528 113,879 113,879 113,879 113,879 113,879 111,528 113,879 113,879have a113,879 113,879 0073 Bond Issuance Cost and Fees time this year and give all 158,124 Dear Santa 158,124 Capital Outlay: nd ce nd suance Cost st 073 Bond Cost Issuance and Fees and 0073 Fees Issuance Cost and Fees Cost Fees and Cost and FeesBond Fees and Fees Issuance Bond Issuance Cost and Cost Fees and - Fees- - - - --- - - - -- - 158,124158,124 158,124 -158,124 158,124 -158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124 158,124158,124

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Capital Outlay: Facilities Acquisition and Construction 209,435 196,544 88,164 alCapital Outlay:Outlay: 0081 0081 Facilities Acquisition and Construction 209,435 196,544 88,164 quisition nstruction and ilities isition ion s081 Facilities Acquisition and Construction Acquisition 0081 and Construction and Acquisition Construction Construction and and Construction Facilities Construction and Facilities Construction Acquisition Acquisition andIntergovernmental: Construction and Construction 209,435209,435 209,435 209,435 209,435 209,435 196,544 209,435 196,544 209,435 196,544 196,544 196,544 196,544 88,164 196,544 209,435 196,544 88,164 209,435 88,164 88,164 88,164 88,164 494,143 196,544 88,164 88,164 494,143 196,544 494,143 494,143 494,143 494,143 88,164 494,143 494,143 88,164 494,143494,143 Intergovernmental: 0099 Intergovernmental: Other Intergovernmental Charges 166,755 mental: vernmental: ntal: l:rgovernmental: Intergovernmental:Intergovernmental: 0099 Other Intergovernmental Charges 166,755 ntergovernmental overnmental ernmental mental er rges tal 099 Other Intergovernmental Charges 0099 Charges Intergovernmental Charges Charges Charges Other Charges Intergovernmental Charges Other Intergovernmental Charges Charges 166,755166,755 - 166,755 166,755 166,755 - -166,755 - -166,755 166,755 -- - - - - - - 166,755 - 166,755 -- - 166,755166,755 - 166,755 166,755 166,755 - 166,755 166,755 166,755 166,755166,755 4,360,810 6030 Total Expenditures 18,440,308 196,544 6030 Total Expenditures 18,440,308 196,544 4,360,810 xpenditures al ures situres 030 Total Expenditures 6030 ExpendituresTotal Total Expenditures 18,440,308 18,440,308 18,440,308 18,440,308 18,440,308 196,544 18,440,308 18,440,308 196,544 196,544 196,544 196,544 4,360,810 196,544 18,440,308 196,544 4,360,810 196,544 18,440,308 4,360,810 4,360,810 4,360,810 4,360,810 22,997,662 4,360,810 196,544 4,360,810 22,997,662 196,544 22,997,662 22,997,662 22,997,662 22,997,662 4,360,810 22,997,662 22,997,662 4,360,810 (195,001) 22,997,662 22,997,662 1100Expenditures Excess (Deficiency) of 18,440,308 Revenues Over (Under) 328,578 (395,469) 1100 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under) 328,578 (195,001) (395,469) 1100 nues ency) (Deficiency) ciency) fess y)Excess Revenues of(Deficiency) Over Revenues of1100 of Revenues (Deficiency) Revenues (Under) Over of Revenues Over of(Under) Over Revenues Excess Over of (Under) Revenues (Under) Over (Under) Excess (Deficiency) Over (Under) (Deficiency) Over (Under) of (Under) Revenues of Revenues Over (Under) Over 328,578 (Under) 328,578 328,578 328,578 328,578 (195,001) 328,578 328,578 (195,001) 328,578 (195,001) (195,001) (195,001) (195,001) (395,469) (195,001) 328,578 (395,469) (195,001) (395,469) 328,578 (395,469) (395,469) (395,469) (395,469) (261,892) (195,001) (395,469) (261,892) (195,001) (261,892) (261,892) (261,892) (261,892) (395,469) (261,892) (395,469) (261,892) (261,892) (261,892) Expenditures Expenditures enditures tures Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES): OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):

G RCES HER NCING ANCING ING FINANCING SOURCES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES): SOURCES FINANCING SOURCES (USES): SOURCES (USES): SOURCES (USES): OTHER (USES): SOURCES OTHER (USES): FINANCING (USES): FINANCING (USES): SOURCES SOURCES (USES): (USES): 7901 Refunding Bonds Issued 2,510,000 7901 Refunding Bonds Issued - 2,510,000 onds unding ed ng ds Issued 901 Refunding Issued Bonds Issued 7901 Bonds Issued Bonds Issued Issued Refunding Refunding Bonds Issued Bonds Issued 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 2,510,000 7911 CapitalRelated RelatedDebt DebtIssued Issued (Regular Bonds) 9,500,000 7911 Capital (Regular Bonds) - 9,500,000 7911 Related ebt Regular ed ital ssued Debt Capital Debt Issued Related Issued 7911 (Regular Debt Bonds) Issued Related (Regular Debt (Regular Issued (Regular Bonds) Debt Issued Bonds) Capital (Regular Bonds) Issued (Regular Bonds) Capital Related (Regular Bonds) Bonds) Related Debt Bonds) Issued Debt -(Regular Issued -(Regular Bonds) - - -Bonds) -on -Issuance - 9,500,000 9,500,000 -9,500,000 -9,500,000 9,500,000 - -9,500,000 - -9,500,000 - 9,500,000 - 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 - 9,500,000 9,500,000 - 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 7916 Premium or Discount of Bonds 223,799 7916 Premium or Discount on Issuance of Bonds 223,799 m Discount mium scount ance on unt 916 Premium orIssuance on Discount ofor 7916 on Issuance Bonds Discount on Issuance orIssuance ofDiscount on Bonds ofIssuance on Bonds of Premium of Issuance Bonds on Bonds Issuance of Premium Bonds or of Discount Bonds of or Bonds Discount on Issuance on Issuance of Bonds of Bonds 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 223,799 8940 PaymenttotoBond BondRefunding Refunding Escrow Agent (Use) (2,510,000) 8940 Payment Escrow Agent (Use) - (2,510,000)

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2,510,000 2,510,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 223,799223,799

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Other Other (Uses) Total - Other - Financing - - - Sources - Sources - - (Uses) - - (Uses) - - - -- - (50,000)(50,000) (50,000) -(50,000) (50,000) -(50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000)(50,000) 7080 (Uses) - (50,000) 9,500,000 173,799 7080 Total Other Financing - (50,000) 9,500,000 173,799 Financing al cing ancing sher 080 Sources Total (Uses) Other Financing Sources 7080 Other Sources Financing (Uses) Sources (Uses) Financing Sources (Uses) (Uses) Sources Total (Uses) Sources Other Total (Uses) Financing (Uses) Other Financing Sources Sources (Uses) (Uses) 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 173,799 9,500,000 9,500,000 173,799 173,799 173,799 173,799 173,799 9,673,799 9,500,000 173,799 173,799 9,673,799 9,500,000 9,673,799 9,673,799 9,673,799 9,673,799 173,799 9,673,799 9,673,799 173,799 9,673,799 9,673,799 1200 Net 328,578 9,304,999 (221,670) 1200 NetChange ChangeininFund FundBalances Balances 328,578 9,304,999 (221,670) snd Fund nnge alances 200 Change Net Fund Balances inChange Balances 1200 Fund Balances in Fund Balances in Fund Balances Net Balances Change Net Change in FundinBalances Fund Balances - September 328,578328,578 328,578 328,578 328,578 9,304,999 328,578 328,578 9,304,999 328,578 9,304,999 9,304,999 9,304,999 9,304,999 (221,670) 9,304,999 328,578 (221,670) 9,304,999 (221,670) 328,578 (221,670) (221,670) (221,670) (221,670) 9,411,907 9,304,999 (221,670) 9,411,907 9,304,999 9,411,907 9,411,907 9,411,907 9,411,907 (221,670) (221,670) 9,411,907 9,411,907 9,411,907 0100 Fund (Beginning) 10,781,787 -9,411,907 1,023,209 0100 FundBalance Balance - September1 1 (Beginning) 10,781,787 1,023,209 mber eptember alance (Beginning) ed100 September Fund -Balance September 10100 -(Beginning) Balance September 1 -(Beginning) 1September (Beginning) 1 -(Beginning) September 1Fund (Beginning) 1 (Beginning) Balance Fund 1 (Beginning) Balance - September - September 1 (Beginning) 1 (Beginning) 10,781,787 10,781,787 10,781,787 - 10,781,787 10,781,787 - 10,781,787 - 10,781,787 - - 10,781,787 - - 1,023,209 10,781,787 1,023,209 10,781,787 1,023,209 1,023,209 -1,023,209 1,023,209 - 11,804,996 1,023,209 1,023,209 11,804,996 11,804,996 11,804,996 11,804,996 11,804,996 1,023,209 11,804,996 11,804,996 1,023,209 11,804,996 11,804,996 3000 Fund $11,110,365 $9,304,999 $801,539 3000 FundBalance Balance- -August August3131(Ending) (Ending) $11,110,365 $9,304,999 $801,539 alance ugust nding) edt000 August Fund -31 Balance August (Ending) 31 3000 -Balance August 31 (Ending) 31 -(Ending) August (Ending) -31August (Ending) 31 Fund (Ending) 31 Balance Fund (Ending) Balance - August- August 31 (Ending) 31 (Ending) $11,110,365 $11,110,365 $11,110,365 $11,110,365 $11,110,365 $11,110,365 $9,304,999 $11,110,365 $9,304,999 $11,110,365 $9,304,999 $9,304,999 $9,304,999 $9,304,999 $801,539 $9,304,999 $11,110,365 $9,304,999 $801,539 $11,110,365 $801,539 $801,539 $801,539 $801,539 $21,216,903 $9,304,999 $801,539 $21,216,903 $801,539 $9,304,999 $21,216,903 $21,216,903 $21,216,903 $21,216,903 $21,216,903 $801,539 $21,216,903 $801,539 $21,216,903 $21,216,903

9,673,799 9,673,799

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166,755 166,755 22,997,662 22,997,662 (261,892) (261,892)

(2,510,000) (2,510,000) (50,000) (50,000)

Uses) er 949 Other (Uses) 8949 (Uses)

494,143 494,143

9,411,907 9,411,907 11,804,996 11,804,996 $21,216,903 $21,216,903

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Dear Santa, I wanted a kinlle fire HDX and new shoe for Christmas. My sister wanted barbi for Christmas and my sister a barbi and mom wanted work very hard bcause save meony and my dad too save money. Love and From Juan Hernandez Jr. Dear Santa, I whant a three D.S. and Xbox 360 game army batel and I whant 30 cars toy cars and a ipad crossbow arrows to and robot that can do my homework and p.j. and xbox one Love Ethan Bailey Dear Santa, Santa I do not know if I am bad but if I am bad I will be good. Santa I want a tablet. I want a ball. I want a doll. I want a red dress. I want a pillow. I want a elf. Thank santa for making chrismas alive thank you very much. Love Evelyn Enriquez Solorzano. Dear Santa, Dear Santa I want a full weller. Dear Santa I want some shoes. Dear Santa I want a irid. Dear Santa I want a elf. Love Madalyn Shor Dear Santa, I want a forwelr my bruther wants a gofcart and I a shotgun and my bruther wants a crossbow and I want a deernife and my bruther wants a shark and I want a crosband and a bow and my bruther wants a deer and facpat and my burther wants a pankforwelr and I want a hog and my bruther wants a mureyow stufanml. Love Will Dear Santa, I want a latop and a ipad and a elf and a dresn poster and a pgs and sttef and nim. Love Hillary Espinoza Dear Santa, I want a dirt bike. I want a pogostick, I want a hellakopter with a motecatra. I want a erows. I want a labtop. I want a car with a romoatcotroal. I want a target. I want a tak later. I want some books. Love Jack Jones

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Dear Santa, I want not that much toy’s for Christmas I want a nose a pupey and a elf and you I like this time of year because it is my birthday. From Baylee Young. Dear Santa, I want a raindeer a stuffed one and ds plas a ugllys and a new bike with pedal braeks. Love Brighton

Dear Santa Claus, Ok this is what I want for Christmas is a travel set for my amarican girl doll, and a hight stand for her/ and a radio that’s all. And I’m angry form it. Thank you bye. Have a good Christmas Brooke Turney Dear Santa, I want a bow and a lot of duck dinsty stuff. Love Bryan Cardenas

Dear Santa, I want a bike for Christmas please please Santa I love you because you are nice and sweet and I bet your reindeer are preety and nice and I want a big big doll for Christmas I hop you have a nice Christmas. From Carlee, your truly.

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Obituaries Carlock

Services for Carlton Wayne Carlock were held Saturday Dec. 14 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Patrick Lloyd officiating. Interment was in Cedar Grove Cemetary. Mr. Carlock was born Feb. 16, 1951 in Pittsburg. Mr. Carlock died Dec. 11 at his home in Pittsburg.

Clifton

Services for Tanya Elaine Clifton, 52, of Lone Oak were held Monday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Clifton died Friday, Dec. 13 at Medical Center of Plano. She was born May 26, 1961 in Lone Oak to Bobby Dean Matthews and Faye Laverene Cox. Survivors include her husband David Clifton of Loan Oak; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Jennifer Clifton of Pittsburg; daughter, Magen Clifton of Pittsburg; brother, David Matthews of Pittsburg; sisters, Vicky Skelton of Mount Pleasant, Mellissa Werthen of Mount Vernon and Olevia Matthews of Mount Pleasant. Mrs. Clifton was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Bobby James Matthews. Online condolences may be left at www.ermansmithfuneralhome. net.

Collier

Services for Pattie Overstreet Collier, 35, are being held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Ben Warrick and Everett Foster officiating. Interment is at Coopers Chapel in Titus County. Mrs. Collier was born March 22, 1978 in Pittsburg. She died Sunday, Dec. 15 in Brinkley, Ark. She was an office manager at True Care Medical in Mount Pleasant and an auctioneer at Overstreet Livestock in Pittsburg. She is survived by her spouse, Bubba Collier of Mount Pleasant; parents, Bruce Overstreet and Margie Fulmer Overstreet; two sons, Dakota Sullivan, A. J. Sullivan and step-son Brett Collier all of Pittsburg; one daughter, Ashlee Peckham of Pittsburg; two step-daughters, Jessica Collier of Pittsburg and

Bobbie Collier of Mount Pleasant; three sisters, Tammie Overstreet of Winnsboro, Mary Stephens of Pittsburg and Alice Peckham of Pittsburg; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Bobby Collier and brother-inlaw, Johnny Freeman. Honorary pallbearer was Johnny Williams. Pallbearers were: Blake England, Bobby Wallace, Ricky Wallace, Walt Goodwin, Matt Bryant and Andy Williams. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6 to 8. On line condolences may be left at www. ermansmithfuneralhome. net.

Florey

Services for Peggy Hackler Florey, 82, of Pittsburg were held Tuesday Dec. 17 at 2:00 p.m., at Erman Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. Florey died Saturday, Dec. 14 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. She was born October 16, 1931 in Pittsburg to Eddie and Ovie Bell Duncan Hackler. Survivors include her son, John Florey of Pittsburg; daughters, Carolyn Emery of Winnsboro, Kathy Brooks of Mount Pleasant and Pamela and John Drumm of Garland; brother, Sonny Hackler of Chandler; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Florey was preceded in death by her parents; husband Reese Florey; and all her sisters, Mable Green, Katherine Robertson, and Mary Jean Parker. Online condolences may be left at www.ermansmithfuneralhome. net.

of Allen; 3 grandchildren and his brother Everett Garrett of Pittsburg. Mr. Garrett worked as the owner and operator of Garrett’s Furniture and Appliance for many years. He also served on the city council, was a member of the Kiwanis Club , a member of the Princedale Country Club and a member of First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse Ruby Howard Garrett and sister Farine Matthews. Honorary pallbearers were Dick White and Yank Howell. Pallbearers were: Mike Jackson, Paul R. Mayben, David Abernathy, Steve Spearman, Garrett Meier, Tim Reynolds, Larry Reynolds and Rickey Young. Online condolences may be left at www.er- NTCC’s Jimmy Smith of Mount Pleasant delivered the student response for the ceremony. mansmithfuneralhome. net.

Young

Services for Jason Young of Pittsburg were held Sunday Dec. 15 at 2:00 p.m., Center Ridge Cemetary. Jason died Thursday Dec. 12 at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. He was born Nov. 16 in Mount Pleasant to Chesley Young and Aubrey Myrow of Pittsburg. Survivors include grandparents, Roy and Kay Young of Pittsburg, Tina and Joe Myrow of Pittsburg; Great Grandparents Linda and Wayne Hooper of Scroggins, Charline Young of Huntsville Alabama, Wes and Diane Myrow of Pittsburg and John Durfee of Pittsburg; and twin sister Avery Ella Young of Pittsburg. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents Kay Durfee and A.O. Young. Online condolences A longtime Pittsburg may be left at www.erbusinessman died last mansmithfuneralhome. Thursday, Dec. 12. Ser- net. vices for Jewell P. Garrett, 97, of Richardson were held Saturday, Dec. 14, 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pittsburg, with Virgil Faires officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. He was born Dec. 2, 1916 in Camp County to Fadie and Bessie Hardy Garrett. Survivors include his children: Howard Garrett of Dallas; Hank Garrett of Dallas; and Nancy Meier

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NTCC’s Fall 2013 graduation

Northeast Texas Community College held its December 2013 commencement at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts Friday, Dec. 13. A total of 105 students were awarded associate degrees and 69 earned certificates of competency in their chosen fields. Gerran Peoples of Pittsburg gave the commencement address. Jimmy Smith of Mount Pleasant delivered the student response. Peoples was born and raised in Pittsburg and is the son of Carolyn K. Rogers and the late Roy Lee Peoples. He graduated from Pitts-

burg High School in 2002 before attending NTCC. He received his Associate of Applied Science Degree with Honors from NTCC and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Texarkana, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Peoples has worked at Cypress Bank in Pittsburg for the past 11 years, where he currently holds the position of Loan Officer. Smith is the son of Jimmy and Estell Smith of Mount Pleasant and a graduate of Chapel Hill High School. During his time at NTCC, he has been an active member

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in Student Government Association, ENACTUS, Brother to Brother, and the NTCC Student Ambassadors. Smith is a member of the Mount Pleasant Optimist Club and also serves as a musician and youth choir director at Greater Hope Church of God in Christ. Thank you to the citizens of Pittsburg and Camp County and The Chamber of Commerce for the warm welcome we received when we entered our float in the Christmas Parade on December 12th. The Parade was outstanding, it was well worth braving the chilly weather. Our float is on display at the Omaha City Park, on Highway 67, in downtown Omaha, along with other decorations. Please make the drive to Morris County.

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Special thanks to the surrounding churches, Gwen Davis, Ruth Ann and family, and friends, Barry Mosley, Turkey Grant, The Pittsburg Gazette, Rev. Simmons and St. Luke CME Jefferson, Texas, PISD and staff. We would like to thank everyone for food, clothes, donations, furniture,and your prayers.

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What is your favorite Christmas song?

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Deck the Halls.

Jingle Bells.

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Silent Night.

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Dallas fans aren’t so jolly; NFL coach for Longhorns? We are told, ‘Tis the season to be jolly’, and that`s probably true unless you are a Dallas Cowboys football fan. In a season of mediocrity, the last two weeks have been devastating to say the least. Whether it was the Chicago game where a back-up quarterback led his team on seven consecutive scoring drives to open the game, or the Green Bay game where another back-up quarterback lead his team back from a 23-point deficit by scoring five touchdowns in the second half, it is apparent this team is floundering. It would be easy

to just blame the worst defense in the National Football League, but to blame them I would need to know all of their names and a lot of them haven`t been around long enough for me to learn them yet. Sean Lee, the outstanding middle linebacker, is injured yet again as well is DeMarcus Ware and his well-documented leg problems. Let’s pick on the offense for a while. Demarco Murray has averaged about five and a half yards a carry this year and almost eight yards a carry in the last two games. That is excellent and a good indication of

how well the offensive line is doing. In fact, if Murray would have had about ten more carries in the third quarter of the Green Bay game, Dallas would have won by ten points. Then you have Tony Romo, the lightning rod. All in all he has had a better-than-average year. Has he thrown some inopportune interceptions? Yes, but if you score forty-eight points or thirty-six points you shouldn’t have to be trying to win the game on the final drive. It should already be over. Where the real problem lies is in the coaching staff and general manager. This

One Man’s Opinion by Roy Knox last game was simple, unless there were more than eight players in the defensive box, there should have been a running play called. It is just systematic of the poor play calling all year. Poor coaching and even poorer drafting has gotten us where we are today. The Cowboys have a 7-7 record and I expect them to lose the next two games. At least I hope Santa is good to me. • Now that Mack Brown has resigned, the

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Letter to the Editor: Dear Editor This is to the lady driving a white SUV with a dented front left fender that dropped off two puppies at our property in Leesburg, TX, Sunday, December 15th. There was one black male and one white female. They both had collars on and they were left with a small bag of food, a towel and were in a blue plastic tote. Oh, yes and a note (partial because half of it was torn off). The main message in the note said “Please love these pups. We do, but MEMBER 2012 2013

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ing in houses and stealing this holiday season remember the song “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.” Because If I’m not busy doing something I’m in the living room with a pistol waiting on you and I plan on rearranging your dental work. • All jokes aside, this should be the best time of the year. Be careful when out shopping. Be sure to lock your house and your car. Don`t be an easy target.

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Letters to the Editor policy: all animals – purebred or mutt, but we are not a “pound”. We can hardly manage to feed our own pets and therefore we can’t continue to have puppies dumped on us. Just in the past month there have been four other dogs dumped in our area. They eat our pets’ food and we don’t know what they might have or carry, (disease). So please if you can’t take care of your animals take them to the pound or find them another home. Raymond and Paula Grokett

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Church News

Macedonia Baptist Church Macedonia Baptist Church has scheduled their annual Christmas program for Friday night, Dec. 20 at 7p.m. The program is titled “A Christmas to Believe In.” The theme is a traditional children’s Christmas program with a narrator played by Kim Wright, who is also the director. The program is interrupted by a man in the audience, played by Pastor Randy Stracener who does not believe the Bible Story of the Nativity. Agreeing to at least watch the program, he believes at the end, through the presentation of the Nativity. Macedonia is located at 2106 CR 2110 (Old US 271 North). Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served after the program. For more information on the play, directions or the church, contact Bro. Randy at 903-762-6338.

Looking Back selections include head coach Ronnie Menn as coach of the year and Mark Cooper as the most valuable player on offense. Other Pirates making the first team were Greg Cook, Brad Sewell, Chris McPeak, Keith Sewell, Reggie Wright, Matt Emery and Bobby Henry. Pittsburg Fire Department hosts a training and testing project in conjunction with the fire training section of the Texas Forest Service. 40 YEARS AGO Gazette special section honors Pittsburg Rotary Club’s golden anniversary. Mrs. T.K. Bedsole hosts Christmas tea for the Green Thumb Garden Club. Dr. and Mrs. James W. Coldsnow receive Yard of the Month honor from the Rosebud Garden Club. Mike Steele kills 10-point buck. 50 YEARS AGO Pirate band twirlers win 19 medals. Firemen Jack Chaney, Hilton Davis, Bobby

Nicholson, Stan Robertson and Bobby Law honored as volunteer firemen in recognition for loyalty. 60 YEARS AGO Pirate band wins Division I rating at marching contest. Two Farm-to-Market road contracts in east end of the county are let. One is to Center Point, and the other to Cox. Draft board inducts nine. Pearl Harbor’s dead honored at special ceremony. 70 YEARS AGO Quail hunting in Camp County was limited to Friday only with a limit of 12 birds. 80 YEARS AGO Approximately 8,000 pounds of salt pork were received in Pittsburg for distribution to the needy. More than 300 unemployed men were put to work on county road projects. 110 YEARS AGO Mails were very heavy with whiskey literature. “Ten Nights in a Barroom” was billed for the opera house.

The Camp County toy drive finished up on Friday, Dec. 13. Workers, or ‘Santa’s Elves’ busily wrapped presents for the children. The county raised a total of $9,000 and about 400 children will be given presents this Christmas.

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Members of the Lions Club donated over $1000 to the Pittsburg Nursing Center and Southern Wind Assisted Living center for this holiday season.

Lions Club donates for holidays

The season of giving is here and the Lions Club tapped into that spirit when they recently donated over $1000 between the Pittsburg Nursing Center and Assisted Living. Jennifer Parrish, Administrator of the Pittsburg Nursing Center and a new member of the Lions Club, recommended the idea of donating to the elderly this holiday season. “I thought it would be a wonderful idea for the residents who are without family or loved ones during the holiday season. It would be a way to make them feel special and remembered for Christmas.” Six hundred and fifty dollars was donated to the Pittsburg Nursing Center, and with that

donation, Parrish said the staff will go out and Christmas shop locally for the residents. “We had our residents write a letter to Santa of what they might want for Christmas,” Parrish said. “We will actually have Santa deliver those gifts to our residents a special Christmas party.” Executive Director of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce and Lion Club member, Allen Weatherford said when the suggestion to give to Camp County’s elderly was, the Lion Club felt it was an excellent choice. “This is the first time we have made this type of gift to our local Centers.” Mr. Weatherford said. “Giving and remembering our elders is important every day of the year.”

Mr. Weatherford said this time of the year; the club knows there are residents who are without family or friends to share the joy of Christmas. “Without this generation of folks, our community and country would not be what it is,” Mr. Weatherford said. “We just re affirm to them that we appreciate their lives and what they have done for us.” Along with the gifts, Parrish also writes each resident a Christmas card. She wants to make sure their holidays are special. “We all like to be remembered,” Parrish said. “Times are tough, so whenever we have a chance to bring some joy in this world we need to take it.”

Local man charged in Upshur

In the recent Upshur County hearing results of Dec. 2-Dec. 13, Derek R. Hare of Pittsburg attended court Dec. 9. Hare’s offense was driving while intoxicated, an open alcoholic container and a subsequent offense. He was repre-

sented by Tim Cone and prosecuted by Natalie Miller. His degree was sentenced to ten years confinement in the Institutional Division, TDJC and probated eight years. And his disposition was conditions of Community Supervision, which were

court cost, $50.00 Crime stoppers Fee, $60.00 DPS Blood Fee, $1,500 fine, 600 community work service hours, DWI repeat offender school, guardian interlock ½ probation period, alcohol-drug evaluation and life skills. Hare pled guilty.

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10 YEARS AGO Brittany Attaway is named Newcomer of the Year in District 15AAA volleyball. Samantha Brummell made the first team and Tequila Jennings and Dominique White earned spots on the second team. A 12-year-old child escaped injury after being struck by a vehicle in front of the Rock Gym. Wanda Mitchell receives a 100 percent attendance pin from the Pittsburg Lions Club. 20 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Robert Loughery win first place in the holiday lighting contest. Second place goes to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Edwards take third. A rabid skunk is found in the county. Joe Mata, Toby Montgomery and Gabe Wamble make District 14AAA All-District team. 30 YEARS AGO Thoroughbred horses being trained at Sunbelt Stables on Farm-to-Market Road 556. All-District football

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• Basketball

Pirates pick up wins over DeKalb, Rains By Jeremy Weber

jweber@campcountynow.com Strong first and third quarter performances helped the Pirates pick up wins in their last two games as Pittsburg downed both DeKalb and Rains. A pressing defense, forced turnovers and easy baskets have helped the Pirates jump out to big early-game leads as Pittsburg combined to outscore Rains and DeKalb 43-6 in first-quarter action. “When we are able to get into our pressing game and keep the tempo the way we want it, then we are able to control the game,” head coach J.B. Littlejohn said. “That’s the way we want to play.” The Pirates had the tempo working in their favor in the opening quarter against DeKalb last Tuesday as Pittsburg used its pressing defense to build a 22-2 lead after eight minutes of play. Pirate foul trouble sent the Bears to the foul line several times in the second frame as DeKalb was able to outscore the Pirates 13-10 in the frame to cut the Pittsburg lead to 32-15 at the half. “We have to learn to be aggressive without fouling,” Littlejohn said. “Things can start to bog down for us in the second and fourth quarters when the fouls start to pile up. When we have to pull back on our press, it puts pressure on our offense to produce in the half court. We are a much better team when we are forcing turnovers and getting into the open court.” Pittsburg turned up the pressure again in the third quarter, outscoring DeKalb 23-7 to earn a 55-22 lead heading into the final eight minutes, where the Pirates cruised to a 64-27 victory. Sir Charles Perkins led the Pirates with 16 points in the win while Markevious Traylor scored seven, E.J. Hill had six points, Levi Leonard scored five, D.J. Hughes, Robert Hollins and Jakevion Traylor each scored four and Justin Zepeda, Triston Payne and D.J. Porter all scored two points. The Pirates used the same recipe to build another commanding first-quarter lead against Rains Friday, outscoring the Wildcats 21-4 in the opening eight minutes of play. The offense bogged down for the Pirates in the second quarter as fouls mounted and the

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Pirate Sir Charles Perkins flies through the air for two points in the Saltillo Tournament. Perkins scored a team-high 16 points in Pittsburg’s win over DeKalb last week. team scored just six points, all of which came from the free throw line. Rains scored 17 in the quarter to cut the Pittsburg lead to 27-21 at the half. “Foul trouble when we are in our press can really hurt us,” Littlejohn said. “It puts the other team in the bonus and makes us stop pressing. It’s a double whammy.” Pittsburg used its defense to build a 42-28 lead heading into the fourth quarter, where the Pirates held off the Wildcats to pick up a 52-41 win.

Jakevion Traylor led the Pirates with 10 points in the win while Porter scored eight, Leonard and Markevious Traylor each scored seven, Perkins had six points, Payne scored five, Zepeda and Hollins each had four points and Smith scored one. “I feel like when we can force the tempo and keep teams off the foul line, then we dominate,” Littlejohn said about the wins. “These kids are not only learning how to play the game, they are also learning how to win. Right now, any win is good for us and it was great to get these two.”

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Pirate place kicker Daniel Silva was named to the District 13-3A All-District Football First Team after hitting 5-7 field goals this season.

Twelve Pirates named to All-District football team By Jeremy Weber

jweber@campcountynow.com The Pittsburg Pirates football team has 12 players recognized in the District 13-3A All-District team for 2013. Place kicker Daniel Silva earned first-team offensive honors after making five of his seven field goal attempts this season. Silva made four of his five attempts from inside the 30-yard-line and was one of two from beyond the 30-yard mark, with a season long of 30 yards. Silva was also 22 of 24 on extra point attempts in 2013. The Pirates had three players named to the second team offense, including running back Carl Leonard, wide receiver Markeith Thompson and tackle Jake Smith. Leonard ran for a total of 689 yards and four touchdowns this season, including nine runs of 20 or more yards. He had a season long run of 40 yards. Leonard averaged 5.65 yards per carry in 2013. Thompson was the second leading receiver on the team this season with 20 catches for 234 yards and one touchdown. He had a season long catch of 59 yards and averaged 11.6 yards per catch. Linebacker Tre Nelms picked up second team defensive honors. He led the team in tackles with 91, including three sacks. Nelms also recovered four fumbles, including one that was returned for a touchdown. Pirates receiving honorable mention

superlatives included: quarterback Garrett Truitt, running back Frezarian Harrison, wide receive/linebacker Sir Charles Perkins, guard Tilar Holloway, defensive lineman Ty Smith, and safety John Wayne Warrick. Truitt ended the season with 1,296 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. He also ran for 222 yards and four more scores. Harrison was third on the team in rushing with 389 yards. Perkins was fourth on the team in receiving with nine catches for 90 yards and was also second on the team with 50 tackles defensively. Smith was tied for fourth on the team in tackles with 38, including 4.5 sacks and a team high eight tackles for a loss. Warrick was also tied for fourth on the team with 38 tackles and one interception. Notably absent from the district superlatives list was the Pirate’s leading receiver Markevius Traylor, who caught 23 passes for 496 yards and five touchdowns on the season. This included 10 catches of 20 or more yards. Stats for offensive linemen, including Jake Smith and Tilar Holloway, were not available. Top district superlatives included District MVP, Davion Hall of Liberty-Eyleau; Offensive MVP, Quez Allen of Paris High; Defensive MVP, Bricky Reed of Paris High; Newcomer of the Year, Tristan Allen of Atlanta; and Special Teams Player of the Year, Jordan Williams of Paris High.

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• Basketball

Lady Pirates gain needed experience at tourney By Jeremy Weber

jweber@campcountynow.com The Lady Pirates faced some tough competition and picked up some valuable experience last week as they were in action at the Great East Texas Shootout tournament in Brownsboro. While Pittsburg finished 1-2 at the tournament, head coach John Chatham said it was all worth it. “This was a big-time tournament for us,” he said. “There were some really good teams there and playing against those teams can only make you better. The two games we lost are games we should have lost. Those teams were just better than us. We came here to play tough competition and get better and that is exactly what we did.” A significant size difference was too much for the Lady Pirates to overcome in their opening game of the tournament as they fell to Longview, 51-36. Pittsburg trailed 15-10 after eight minutes of play but played the Lady Lobos even in the second quarter and trailed 26-19 at the half. The third quarter was the difference as Longview Gazette Photo by Jeremy Weber outscored the Lady Pirates 23-7 to grab Denasia Watson scored 28 points against Athens at the Brownsboro Tournament last a commanding lead. Pittsburg held the Lady Lobos to just two points in the week as Pittsburg downed the Lady Hornets, 68-37. final period but the Lady Pirates could not complete the comeback as they fell by 15. Justonni Farmer led the Lady Pirates in the loss with 13 points while D’Maya Hashaway scored six, Denasia Watson had five points, Jasmine Walker and Shaundrea Rhymed each scored four, Ayanna Palmer had three points and Brilie Cummings scored one. A breakout, 28-point performance by Watson helped lead the Lady Pirates to victory in their next game as they defeated Athens, 68-37. “Denasia was finally able to break through for us against Athens,” Chatham said. “She is usually the best player in the gm and she finally played like it in this one.” Employing a full-court press throughout the game, the Lady Pirates fought Athens to a tie after one quarter of play and then outscored the Lady Hornets 18-8 in the second quarter to build a 31-21 halftime advantage. Pittsburg continued to press and build its lead in the second half as the Lady Pirates pulled away to win by 31. “Our pressing finally caught up to them after a while,” Chatham said. “Athens is not a bad team at all. We were just in better shape.” Watson’s 28 led the way for Pittsburg in the win while Hashaway added 11,

Palmer scored nine, Farmer had six points, Rhymes scored four and Genesis Lopez, Cummings and Kaycee Parker each scored two. The Lady Pirates let an opportunity slip away in their next contest as comeback bid fell just short against Whitehouse in a 48-38 loss. After trailing the entire contest, the Lady Pirates cut the Whitehouse lead to 41-38 with 1:28 to play. The Lady Pirates were on the foul line with a chance to cut into the lead further, but a miss free throw led a three-point play by Whitehouse that put the game out of reach for Pittsburg. “Whitehouse was very good. They were better than us, but we played well and were in it at the end,” Chatham said. “We were two free throws from really making things interesting, but we didn’t quit. We showed a lot of character. Sometimes they just slip away.” The Lady Pirates trailed by 17 at the half before fighting their way back into the game but the team could not overcome a 7-15 performance at the free throw line. Watson led the Lady Pirates with 12 points in the loss while Palmer scored nine, Farmer had six, Lopez scored two, Walker had three and Rhymes and Hashaway each scored two.

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Ayanna Palmer and the Lady Pirates went 1-2 last week.

2nd Grade All A’s Michael Bailey, Diana Balderas, Gerardo Balleza, Ffion Barber, Seth Barrett, Melissa Becerril, Emiley Beckham, Katelyn Behymer, Karli Berry, Boston Borum, Sarah Burrow, Jahaziel Chavez, Andrew Coffman, Alex Croley, Baylee Cunningham Young, James DeLong, Gabriella Diviney, Natalee Finley, Joshua Fletcher, Michael Fletcher, Natalie Garza, Emma Gilbert, Sara Goad, Jessica Green, Brighton Guerra, Alessandra Gutierrez, Zadie Harper, Carolina Juarez, Edward Kellum, Levi Lain, Kohlton Landaverde, Trey Lankford, Anthony Lee, Ayden Loffer, Rodrigo Lopez, Drew Marshall, Landon Matthews, Evelyn Monreal, Landri Moore, Alexis Morse, Joseph-Hoang Nguyen, Julian Ornelas, Tamara Palacios-Leon, Allie Parker, Abril Perez, Anahi Ramirez, Charis Ramirez, Judith Rodriguez, Juvenal Rojo, Tracy Ruiz, James Shumate, Jasmine Sierra, Trinity Tidball, Diana Tovar, Nathaniel Walton, Christian Zapata.

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Katie Cooley, Jaci Davis, Zaydin Doddy, Melani Flores, Jordan Garrett, Charity Jones, Kaitlynn Landers, Andrew Lawton, Kyleigh Posey, Nancy Powell, Aidan Smith, Sway Whitson.

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Allison Abaunza, Hyrum Adams, Aracely Arreola, Viridiana Arvizu, Nicholas Bamburg, Brandon Barber, Cara Barnett, Natalie Beard, Juan Benzor, Matthew Berryhill, Jesus Botello, Matthew Brewer, Hunter Briscoe, Kali Brown, Bonnye Bunn, Karen Campos, Seth Clark, Fernando Collazo, Coleton Crow, Devon Cummings, Braedon Davis, Max Davis, Jael Delgado, Izabella Dewberry, Travis Doug-

las, Misael Espinoza, Pamela Espinoza, David Flores, Chris Ford, Dorian Foster, Aaron Gentry, Cristal Gonzalez, Brisen Gordineer, Kyla Griffin, Kaden Guerra, Tiffany Guerra, Hailey Hanna, Cheyenne Harrah, Keldrik Henderson, Brianna Hernandez, Miquel Hernandez, Kierra Hollins, Layton Hood, Juan-Xavier Ibarra, Levi Irvin, Jashayla Isom, Tyliq Isome, Ja’sydney Jackson, Parker Jackson, Taryn Keefer, Pamela Kellum, Laney Kraner, Makenna Landers, Jose Landin, Christian Layton, Kyler Littlejohn, Edwin Lopez, Stephanie Lopez, Jordan Marshall, Meagan Marshall, Cruz Martinez, Johanna Martinez, Luisa Martinez, Ethan Massey, Delilah Medina, Kimberly Mejia, Kolby Moore, Adriana Navarro, Jimena Netro, Uriel Olmos, Abby Osthoff, Alvania Palacios-Leon, Maryuri Ramos, Kyle Ramsey, Trevor Reeves, Allyson Reilley, Alexis Reyes, Adam Richardson, A’niya Robinson, Taliyah Rockwell, Le’azhia Ross, Jayden Shields, Breanna Spencer, Melody Thompson, Nathan Thompson, Omar Uribe, Jennifer Villeda, Mary Wadlington, Jaylen Walker, Jeremy Wheelock, Naudia Willis, Corlan Worth, Jayden Wright.

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Kimble, Kelvin McCain, Kinsey McFerren, Grant McGee, Michael Mercer, Huerta Gabriel Muniz, Austin Myers, Stephanie Najera, Daniel Nguyen, Austen Olivarez, Laura Ordonez, Monica Ornelas, Elizabeth Osthoff, Asia Palmer, Courtney Parrott, Priyesh Patel, Berenice Perez, Yesenia Pineda, Daisy Portillo, Mya Presley, Kira Price, Deysy Ramirez, Samantha Reyes, Trevor Richardson, Harim Rodriguez, Josue Rodriguez, Esparza Bryant Rodriguez, Velia Santiago, Bjorn Strottman, Nicole Thomas, Antonio Torres, Brianna Townes, Cesar Sydney Arzate, Kennedy Uribe, Antionette WalMarisol Barrera, Mau- ton, Slade Whitson, Camricio Burgos, Nayelly eron Wildey Enriquez, Kaleb Fitch, Lessly Garza, Gabriel Gutierrez, Abby Haw- Ellysa Castro, Jennifer kins, Austin Jones, Capina, Shyheam Davis, Kyauna Jones, Tierra Teandra Duffey, Julio Klobucar, Alissa Lank- Fierro, Shalem Guerreford, Derrick McCellon, ro, Natalie Henderson, Esteban Miner, Mason Destiny Holmes, Landon Monts, Zoe Osthoff, Josh- Hood, Carson Kerr, Sumua Ross, Kade Sanders, mer Matthews Rios, BeCasey Strelow, Grady atriz Monroy, Rachel Townsend, Alaija Wilk- Nelson, Kaycee Parker, erson, Bradon Wilkes, Taylor Porter, Camille Aylin Williams Ruiz, Tori Reynolds, Jennifer RoWilson driguez, Laura Ross, Kole Sanders, Esmeralda Sierra, Lexi Smith, Tatyana Marissa Abernathy, Smith, Sterling Walker, Alonzo Acosta, Jason Isis Wilson, Jace Woods, Barrios Cornejo, Tyler Collin Worthy Beard, Emily Beckham, William Bunn, Emily Calderon, Aubrey Clif- Zenab Ahmed, Cody ton, Daisha K. 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PUBLIC NOTICE THE TITUS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1 ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO ITS OFFICIAL MANUAL OF POLICIES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS IN REGARDS TO SECTION 1 – GENERAL, SECTION 2 – POLICIES, SECTION 6 – PERMITS, AND SECTION 8 – PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDER OR REGULATIONS PASSED BY THE TITUS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The Board of Directors of the Titus County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 16, 2013, adopted its amendments to the Official Manual of Policies, Rules and Regulations of the Titus County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1. The adopted amendments pertain to SECTION 1 – GENERAL, SECTION 2 – POLICIES, SECTION 6 – PERMITS, and SECTION 8 – PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES. The adopted amendments make the failure to comply with any of the amendments subject to penalties in accordance with federal, state or local laws. The full text of the adopted amendments is on file at the principal office of the Titus County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, located at 352 Fort Sherman Dam Road, Mount Pleasant, TX, where they may be read by any interested person. DATED this the 16th day of December, 2013. Darrell D. Grubbs, Executive Director Titus County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 P. O. Box 650 Mount Pleasant, TX 75456-0650

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