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Rotary District Governor Damon Donnell

Rotary District Governor Speaks at Pittsburg Rotary Meeting

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 5:00am

Rotary District 5830 Governor, Damon Donnell, who lives in Athens, Texas, was the speaker at the Pittsburg Rotary Club at their noon meeting onDecember10,2025. Mr.Donnellshared that there are 45 clubs in the 23 counties in this District . In 2024 this District raised $452,000 toward special programs. He spoke about this year’s theme of “Unite for Good”, addressing the programs being emphasized for 2025. He said, “Together we envision a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change globally, within our communities, and within ourselves.”

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Display at the entrance to one of the campsite streets
The scene at the creche

Bob Sandlin Park Celebrates Christmas in the Park

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 5:00am

On December 12 and 13, 2025, Bob Sandlin State Park hosted the 13th annual Nativity story reenactment and camp site decorating contest. According to Park staff, who collected the can goods entry fee, over 1,000 attended on Friday night and close to 1,200 attended on Saturday night. There were over 90 campsite and park open areas decorated in lights and Christmas scenes. Calvary Bible Church’s Vickie Burns, Women’s Ministry Leader, at Calvary Bible Church, was director of this year’s production. They presented the story of the Nativity.with a 10 minute guided walking tour through the town of Bethlehem, past the filled up Inn, listening to the shepherds and seeing the angels, and finally the manger scene. Justin Kruse, whose mother saw this pageant for the first time, shared that she was impressed with being able to walk through and feel she was a part of the live story.

No dear, the pickles go here!!

No dear, the pickles go here!!

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 5:00am

With the holidays quickly approaching, this is usually the time of year when people like to reflect on the past year and the upcoming year. Some will even do some, “soul-searching.” For lack of a better phrase, “I ain’t that deep,” at least right now I’m not. I’m kind of in the middle of free spirit and soul-searcher.

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