Northeast Texas Community College associate professor Mandy Smith was recently named the 2019 Charles “Chuck” Choate Memorial Adviser of the Year by the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA). This is the top state award for college and university journalism advisers and is designated for those who “go the extra mile in teaching and advising.”
In lieu of traditional egg hunts, the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce decided to do something safer for the children this Easter. Since COVID-19 has made it impossible to gather and hunt eggs together, a drive-by hunt was organized. Businesses were able to download a template of an Easter egg, decorate it, and place it in the front window of their business. Parents then drove their children by to hunt them. Businesses participating included Peonies Skin Care, Dodson Chiropractic, Wallace Law Firm, Rustville Essentials, Parker Drug, The Pittsburg Gazette, Camp County Appraisal District, and more.
Habitat for Humanity of Camp County, TX Inc. updated the actions the affiliate is taking to protect its board, volunteers and the people it serves during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. According to Vice President and Construction Manager, Scottie Traylor, “based on recommendations from our local government officials, we have decided to postpone ramp and home building projects requiring several volunteers on site until it is deemed safe to do so.” When these projects are rescheduled, times and locations will be posted on the affiliates’ Facebook page and the Camp County Talks page. Additional updates will be publicized as conditions change.
COURTESY PHOTO Members of the Northeast Texas Community College Business Club recently presented a check for $500 to the NTCC Foundation. The donation will provide a business student with a scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. This is the second year the Business Club has given a scholarship. Club members raise hinds by participating in various events on campus and selling chocolate covered strawberries on Valentine’s Day. This is one of only a few student-led scholarships at NTCC. Pictured at the donation (from left) is: Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President, Heidi Wooten, NTCC Division Chair for Business and Technology, Alicia Mauldin, Maria Gonzalez, Linsey Harwell, Instructor of Business Administration, Krystal Edwards, Lauren Bearden, Karen Andrews, Instructor of Business Administration, Samantha Lara, Todd Allen, Brooklynn Powell, Tasha Gaspar, and Dr. Kevin Rose, NTCC Vice President for Instruction. In addition to donating this scholarship, the Business Club will also host a free community Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 at10 a.m. on the NTCC Campus. Ages 0-12 are welcome to participate.
