Paw Print Press
Proudly Serving Itasca “The Big Little Town” since 1997
Itasca, Texas 76055
Vol. 2013 Issue #42
Longtime
Employee of
HILCO Retires
On October 4, 2013,
HILCO Electric Cooperative
said farewell to long-time
employee Gary Bob Wilson.
Bob, as he is known to most,
began his career with the
cooperative on January 6, 1975. After earning a BBA
in Marketing from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort
Worth, he accepted a position with the cooperative,
advising the General Manager at the time, Ralph
Bailey, that he would work at the cooperative for a few
months “until something better came along.” Heading
up the marketing and member services department for
much of his career, over 38 years passed before Bob
found something better – retirement.
An Itasca native, Bob has been extremely active in
the communities served by HILCO. He has served as
the Chairman of Texas Electric Cooperative Member
Services Association; president of Itasca Chamber of
Commerce, Whitney Chamber of Commerce, West
Chamber of Commerce, Itasca Rotary Club and Hill
College Century Club. He has served the community
as Democratic Precinct #9 Chairman in Hill County, as
Chairman of Itasca Boy Scouts Troop 366, and has
been a member of the Advisory Committee of Hill
County
4-H
Club.
He
held
several offices
in other local,
state
and
national
organizations
and
has
received
numerous
awards
and
recognition for
trade accomplishments and civic service including the
2013 National Brand Champion Award from
Touchstone Energy.
HILCO serves over 24,000 electric meters in
Johnson, Dallas, Ellis, Hill and McLennan Counties.
Both employees and members will miss working with
Bob Wilson, but wish him well as he enjoys some welldeserved free time.
October 18, 2013
“Cans for Paw
Pals” Totals
12,874 Pounds!
Hill County Paw Pals’
“Cans for Paw Pals” project
recently produced a harvest
of 860 pounds of aluminum
cans for $530.20. Proceeds
from this worthy project are used to support the mission
of Paw Pals: 1) Facilitate installation of a county animal
control program and promote and contribute to building
a county animal shelter; and 2) Organize to challenge the
overpopulation of unwanted companion animals (dogs
and cats) with four programs working simultaneously–
Education, Legislation, Spay/Neuter, and Adoption
(Project ELSA).
Since the inception of this fund raiser in September
2006, 15 harvests have been made for a total of $8,207.62.
This equates to 360,472 cans with a combined weight of
12,874 pounds! If one were to place this number of cans
end to end, the cans would stretch 27 miles (from
Hillsboro to Alvarado)! To put this into symbolic
perspective, each of these donated cans was handled by a
person who consciously made a determination to place
the empty can into a receptacle destined to “Cans for Paw
Pals”—a seemingly slight but in reality a major
contribution in correcting pet overpopulation since the
success of our endeavors is based on a collective
community wanting to improve the place we call home.
This worthy project is managed by Jean and JD Landis.
This couple’s selfless devotion and contribution to Paw
Pals’ undertaking bring great commendation and
represents the warm and progressive spirit that exists in
our community. The 16’ caged trailer used for this
worthy project (valued at $1,600) was graciously donated
by Ronnie & Dana Fuchs, proprietors of Cen-Tex
Trailers of Hillsboro.
If you would like to participate with “Cans for Paw
Pals”, please bring your clean aluminum cans to
Brookshire’s in Hillsboro, at our Pet Adoption Center
(PAC) during the Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccination
Clinic on the first Tuesday of each month which is located
at 1500 South Abbott Avenue in Hillsboro, drop them off
at Jean and JD’s home which is located one mile west of
Hackberry bridge on SH 22 (west of Hillsboro), or simply
call 580-0679 to arrange for pick up. Please do not donate
aluminum foil, pie tins or cat food cans (recycler will not
accept these items). If you would like to join the success of
Paw Pals, please complete the Volunteer Opportunity
form (http://hcpawpals.org/Volunteer.aspx) or call us at
254.580.0679.
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Churches of Itasca
Paw Print Press
First Presbyterian Church
106 N. Lamar - 254-687-2243
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist W. Spurgeon 687-2800
[email protected]
www.fpcitasca.org
Central Baptist Church
401 E. Monroe 687-2343
"In
mission
to
and
with
the
Presbyterian
Children’s Home to
Church of Christ
200 N. Aquilla 687-2774
spread
the
gospel
of
Jesus
Christ."
Community Church of Itasca
Warehouse Itasca
Sundays - 9:30-10:00 Fellowship in Barton Hall
First Baptist Church
107 S. Lamar 687-2783
10 - 10:45 Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Service
First Presbyterian Church 106 N. Lamar 687-2243
Bible Study – Sunday at 4 p.m.
First United Methodist
Main & King St. 687-2475
Tuesday & Thursday – 10 a.m. Exercise Class - Barton Hall
House of Faith of Itasca
129 W. Main Street
Loveview Baptist Church
FM 2959 East of I-35
Second Baptist Church 120 W. Marrion 687-9134
107 S. Lamar St.
Shiloh Community Church
254-582-0487
St. John Missionary Baptist 506 S. Weaver 687-2821
Sunday Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.
3rd Day Worship Center 107 E. Adams 214 564-2185
Come hear the Word from BMA-approved
Itasca Nursing Home
Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Itasca
Everyone Welcome
Monday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Central Baptist Church
400 E. Monroe St.
website - itascacbc.org
Sunday School 9:45 Worship 10:50 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Sunday Evening Youth 5:00 p.m.
Mon., Wed. & Friday 8: a.m. Bible Study
Wednesday Night Meal 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night Youth & Children 7 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
401 E. Main St, Itasca, TX 254-687-2475
E-mail: [email protected]
Re-Think Church
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:30 (All ages)
Sunday Worship Service 10:50 a.m.
Pastor Tom Wood
Snacks 10:40 a.m.
Itasca Church of Christ
303 E. Monroe 254-687-2774
254-687-2858
God’s plan for saving man
Hear the word of God . . .
Romans 10:17
Believe . . .
Hebrews 11:6
Repent . . .
Acts 17:30
Confess
Matt. 10:32
Baptism . . .
Acts 2:38
Remain Faithful . . .
Rev. 2:10
Sunday 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday evening 6:00 p.m.
Second Missionary Baptist Church
120 W. Marrion St. Itasca TX 76055
Rev. George Demmerritte Jr. (Pastor)
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.
Youth Meeting Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Preachers and Missionaries
Community Church of Itasca
Community Church of Itasca invites you to join our service
and fellowship Sunday mornings. Services are currently held at
The Warehouse. We invite you to join our family and grow in
Christ with us. Community Church Service – 10:00 a.m.
Potluck Lunch – 11:00 a.m.
House of Faith of Itasca
129 W. Main St, Itasca, TX
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Philip Burch
Everyone Welcome!
TOT
Registration is continuing for the Itasca United
Methodist Church’s Teaching Our Toddlers, "TOT"
Pre-School program. Classes will be held on Monday
and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for ages 1-4.
For more information contact Samantha Willman at
[email protected] or Susan Bason @
[email protected].
The Dew of Life
To see the world through Jesus ‘eyes
Is everything to me.
Loving everyone as Jesus did
Strengthens and sets me free.
When I can love the unlovable
And true worth plainly see;
When I give to feed the hungry
Fills me up, feeding me.
Sharing faith with unbelievers,
Knowing it will change thoughts,
Increases value of life for everyone;
Shows the cost of CalvaryAnd what our Savior bought.
Blessings abounding all around us
Are for those who will believe.
I must be willing not only to give,
But also to receive.
Written by Daniel Younger
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October 18, 2013
County Court at Law
Week ending October 4, 2013
The following is a list of the offenses:
Arraignment:
Assault -1
Assault Family Violence – 3
Criminal Mischief $50-499.99 – 1
Driving While Intoxicate – 5
Driving While Intoxicated with Open Container – 1
Driving While Intoxicated with prior conviction – 2
Driving While License Invalid enhanced – 25
Failure to Identify – 1
Evading Arrest or Detention – 2
Harboring a Runaway – 1
Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less
than 28 grams – 1
Possession of Marihuana – 11
Resisting Arrest – 1
Taking Wildlife Without Owners’ Consent – 2
Theft Class B – 8
Trespassing – 1
Trespass to a Habitation – 1
Violation of Protective Order – 1
Revocation of Probation
Accident involving Damages exceeding $200 – 1
Assault Family Violence – 1
Bail Jumping – 3
Driving While Intoxicated – 3
Driving While Intoxicated with Prior Conviction – 1
Driving While Invalid License enhanced – 5
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activities – 2
False Statement to Obtain Credit – 1
Harboring Runaway – 3
Interference with 911 Call – 1
Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less
than 28 grams – 1
Possession of Marihuana – 10
Possession of Prohibited Weapon – 1
Theft B – 10
Theft A – 1
Theft from Elderly less than $50 – 1
Unlawfully Carrying Weapon – 4
Paw Print Press
Itasca Ex-Student Association
Former Committee Members Homecoming Parade Marshals
Former Itasca Ex-Student Committee Members
will be honored in the 2013 Homecoming Parade.
Many ex-members have been contacted. If you are
or would like to nominate an ex-member, please
contact Karon Farquhar: 254-205-8402 before October 15.
Calling All Ex-Students of Itasca
High!
The Ex-Students Committee will be hosting an
“Ex's Flag Football Game” the Saturday after
homecoming, October 26th starting at 6 pm. If
you would like to play, please contact Samantha
Willman-Wagner at 682-365-2251. It is $20 to
play, which covers your entry fee and shirt for
the game. If you only want a shirt, cost is $15.
Money is being raised to give scholarships to the
graduating seniors. We thank you for all the
support everyone has shown Itasca. Deadline:
October 5.
Itasca Board of Revitalization
Fall cleanup continues in November from the 3rd to
the 9th. Let’s get together and make Itasca really
shine. We can do it if we all work together. Betty
Sumner, President Board of Revitalization. 254-6872204.
City of Itasca
Fire Chief needed for the Itasca Volunteer Fire Department. Anyone interested should call City Hall
(254-687-2201) for an appointment with City Administrator, Mark Gropp.
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Senior SpotlightIsaac Stickel
Reporter/Photographer Bekah Payne
Artist Garrett Arellano
Eighteen-year-old Isaac John Stickel son
of Melissa and Isaac Stickel is a graduating senior at Itasca High. He was born
August 5, 1995 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Isaac has one sister, Miranda (19) and a brother, Brandon
(16).
Isaac has attended IHS on and off for 3 years. He will always remember his great teachers; especially Justin Maenner
and Ron Bishop. After high school, Isaac plans to join the Navy. He wants to advance and make the Navy his career. If
Isaac chooses college, he will attend the University of West
Virginia. “I want to make money, and be successful,” he said
In his free time, he can be found hunting and watching
football and going to the movies. His favorite subject is science
and his favorite food is pizza, hands down.
He enjoys taking trips with his family and
dislikes when people act immature.
Isaac can be described as “funny, mean,
and sarcastic.” His red hair and goofy smile
are what makes him unique. Isaac is a “chill
kind of guy who can keep it cool and not get
mad.”
He is looking forward to prom and
graduation, of course. Isaac looks back and loves his middle
school football memories. When asked his most embarrassing
moment, Isaac said, “You can’t get embarrassed. Just embrace
it.”
Hill County November Elections
From the Hillsboro Reporter
The election will take place Tuesday, November 5. Early voting
will be conducted Monday, October 21, through Friday, November 1, in the basement of the courthouse.
On election day, a number of voting precincts have been combined as a cost-saving measure. The locations and boxes consolidated include: John Erwin Courthouse Annex, HillsboroHillsboro-precincts 2, 3 and 4, Woodbury-Precinct 5 and PeoriaPrecinct 6. Abbott Community Center-Abbott-Precinct 7 and
Bynum-Precinct 8. Itasca Rotary Building-Brandon-Precinct 9
and Itasca-Precinct 10. Our Savior Lutheran Church, WhitneyNorth Whitney-Precinct 12, South Whitney-Precinct 13 and
Aquilla-Precinct 14.Malone Fire Station-Penelope-Precinct 15,
Malone-Precinct 16 and Mertens-Precinct 18. Covington Community Center-Covington-Precinct 19 and Woodrow-Precinct 27.
McCown Valley Community Center-Blum-Precinct 20, Fort Graham-Precinct 21 and McCown Valley-Precinct 22. Hubbard Fire
Station-Mount Calm-Precinct 23 and Hubbard-Precinct 24.
The ballot will feature nine proposed amendments for voters to
decide, including Proposition 6, which could address water needs
in the state well into the future. The proposition would create the
State Water Implementation and State Water Implementation
Revenue funds. It would assist in the financing of priority projects
in the state water plan to ensure the availability of adequate water
resources in the future. Estimates indicated that the state’s population will double by 2060, and additional nine-million acre feet of
water or three trillion gallons will be needed to meet the demand.
A State Water Plan has been on the books for years, but this is the
first meaningful step by legislators to come up with a funding
mechanism for its implementation.
Paw Print Press
Senior SpotlightShyanne Reece
Reporter Adam Youngblood
Photographer Ema Payne
Artist Garrett Arellano
“I will never forget how pumped we get
at our pep rallies,” said eighteen year
old, Shyanne Reece, who is the daughter
of Shawnasey and Bobby Stanford.
Shyanne has attended Itasca ISD since
she was in 3rd grade and has loved
Itasca. Shyanne has two loving brothers, Cody (21) and Colton
(8). “A fun thing that I love about my family is that they have a
really odd sense of humor,” said Shyanne. Included in this
family are her three pets: Bullet, Fancy, and Firefly.
Sarcastic, humorous, and friendly are words Shyanne
would use to describe herself. She loves her eyes and finds her
height a unique quality. Her school activities consist of playing
the clarinet in band, and an active member of FFA. When she
is not in school, she attends the Cowboy Church in Maypearl.
Her favorites include chicken fajitas, making people smile, and
sleeping. Shyanne’s favorite teachers are Mr. Middleton, Mr. Bishop,
and Mr. Lockheart. “My favorite
sport is most definitely football,”
said Shyanne and her role model is
her brother, Cody. Her most treasured memory is the birth of her
younger brother, Colton. Among
school memories, being kicked out of
athletics is a fond one.
Upon Graduation, Reece plans to
attend Navarro College to become an
Occupational Therapist Assistant. In ten years, Shyanne hopes
to be living in the mountains of
Georgia.
Melvin’s Musings
Dr. Melvin Curry Class of 1952
One of many pests we had plenty of back on the farm were chicken
snakes. None were poisonous except
the cotton mouth moccasins at the
creek. We saw the chicken snakes or
skins everywhere. We had a cellar,
and in the cracks, you could see the shed skins and occasional
live snakes. We dreaded going in there during storms. They
were not poisonous and would not bite you, they were just big.
We always carried a light when we gathered eggs in the
early morning. One time Mother hollered for me to bring some
eggs. I did not have a light and trying to take a short cut, I
thought that I could get them this time without a light. I stuck
my hand in several nests, and then I felt this big cold slivering
snake. I managed to get my hand out, and killed him with the
light. You tell from the lumps along his body he had eaten
many eggs. I never did that again.
One day I found a huge snake in an old tire, and my dog
Oogie was barking and digging the ground acting as if he was
really going after him. I got a small switch and ran it between
his legs. He jumped up and backwards, he thought he had
been bit. We made our own amusement.
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Homecoming 2013 Schedule
Friday, October 25
3:00 line up at Crouch Park where parade will begin
End at Lawless Park with Pep Rally to follow
3:30 p.m. – Big Parade
After Parade – Open House-Citizens State Bank
7:30 p.m. – Football Game-Itasca vs. Dallas Gateway
Fellowship in cafeteria after Halftime until 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26
10:30A.M.– Coffee Get Together IISD Cafeteria
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Depot Museum Open
11:30 a.m. - Barbecue Luncheon - Itasca ISD Cafeteria
1:00 p.m. – Business meeting – Special Events Center
50-year Honor Class – 1963
All classes ending in 3’s and 8’s will be honored
All ex-students registered with the Ex-Student Association
are receiving this issue of the Paw Print Press. Information
about brick orders will be available at Saturday’s
festivities.
Homecoming 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013 the class of 1948 (our 65th) will
meet in the school cafeteria to have lunch together at a
reserved table. Following the business meeting, we will
assemble in a place to be determined for visiting and
reminiscing
For Friday the 25th, no plans have been made. You are on
your own for the parade and football game.
Questions: Bobby Deal 817-236-7587:817-734-5974.
Itasca ISD Picture Dates
Tuesday 11/19
Individual & Group Cheerleaders JH&HS
Re-takes-PreK-12 & Staff
Marching Band-Individual & Group
Paw Print Press
Meet the Teacher:
Mae Nipp
Reporter Shalunte Frederick
Photographer Jennifer Murray
Itasca ISD would like to welcome its
new technology instructor, Mae Nipp.
Mrs. Nipp and her husband, David,
have a daughter named Joyce. She
teaches seventh and eighth grade
technology in the library. “Itasca is a
community,” says Nipp. “Everyone knows
close knit
everybody.”
Mae Nipp graduated from Hillsboro High School and
attended Tarleton, located in Stephenville, where she earned a
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. “This is my 5th year teaching. I
wanted to have the opportunity to mold the next generation,”
said Nipp.
When she is not teaching, she enjoys cross-stitching,
reading and chasing after kids.
Meet the Teacher:
Robert Kidder
Reporter Shalunte Frederick
Photographer Aleigha Rodriguez
“Itasca is a cool town, and I like the
burritos,” Coach Robert Kidder says.
Coach Kidder went to Colony High
School and later attended Stephen F.
Austin University. While furthering his
education, he double majored in
Kinesiology and U.S. History.
Robert Kidder teaches eighth grade U.S. History and
coaches girls basketball, cross country, and track and field.
“One of my mottos for teaching,” Kidder says, “is everybody
can learn something.”
When asked his favorite quote, Coach Kidder replied,
“Make impossible, possible; even when winning is illogical,
losing’s still far from optional.”
Itasca ISD welcomes Coach Kidder and his wife, Rachel, to
the district.
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October18, 2013
Wreaths by
Roxie
For stylish
one of a kind
wreaths
Call Roxie
at
254-498-2212
Local Resident Celebrates 80th
Local resident, Jesse Rodriguez celebrated his 80th
birthday this past weekend with family and friends.
With good food and music to commemorate the occasion, Mr. Rodriguez enjoyed the presence of his
grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. Happy
birthday to Mr. Rodriguez.
Itasca 4-H
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Itasca 4-H will hold a Bake Sale.
Location: Citizens State Bank
Time: 9A.M. – 12 Noon
Red Ribbon Week
November 18-22,
2013
Paw Print Press
Ticket Request for Homecoming
Luncheon Reservation
Catered by Cole’s BBQ
Saturday, October 26 – 11:30
a.m.
Itasca ISD Cafeteria
Please reserve ______ tickets @ $15.00
each for the Lunch, October 26, 2013
Please print
Name:
___________________________________
Address:
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Address:
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Tickets will be $15.00 at door.
You will pick up your paid tickets at
the door of the cafeteria. No mail outs.
Reservations are appreciated
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Wampus Cats VS Gladiators
Paw Print Press
Senior SpotlightDe’Azhane Nicoe’ Davis
Reporter/Photographer Bekah Payne
Artist Garrett Arellano
Reporter Adam Youngblood
Friday’s rivalry game between Itasca and Italy took place at
Itasca’s Patton Field. Itasca’s first district game commenced
with Italy winning the coin toss and choosing to receive in the
first quarter. With a touchdown drive, the Gladiators scored
the first points of the game (7-0). The Wampus Cats were
quickly intercepted in their first play, and the Gladiators
gained another touchdown. #22 Wayne Arellano charged
through a pack of Gladiators to get the first down.
In the second quarter, the Cats punted, and Italy was unable to grip the ball so #51 Tristen Prescott recovered it. With
Itasca in control of the ball, #5 Taylor Minyard passed the ball
to #22 Wayne Arellano for a touchdown. Italy quickly answered back by scoring one of their own. Itasca ended the half
with #22 Wayne Arellano making a shoestring tackle, and #54
Casey Carranza making a sack (33-6).
The Gladiators started the third quarter with another
touchdown under their belt. The Cats fumbled the ball and
quickly recovered it, but were unable to score again. The game
ended with Italy intercepting the ball and running it for a
touchdown (46-6).
Next week the Wampus Cats travel to Cayuga for their second district game of the season. Come support your varsity
team! Do not forget to mark your calendars for October 25th as
Itasca takes on Dallas Gateway for the Homecoming game at
7:30.
Recent Deaths
Crow, Irene-- Irene Crow, 96, of Itasca passed away Tuesday,
October, 1, 2013, at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation in
Itasca. Graveside services were held on Thursday, October 3,
2013, at Itasca Cemetery in Itasca.
Irene was born March 30, 1917 in the Culp Community of Hill
County to William Coke and Vida (Beck) Brush. She lived in Hill
County most of her life. On September 22, 1934, she married Tom
Crow and he preceded her in death on January 14, 1967.
In the mid 1950's, she received her LVN license and was very
proud of being a nurse. For a time, she worked at a Hillsboro hospital before going to work at the Itasca Nursing Home for many
years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Itasca.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Dorothy Margaret Farquhar; eight brothers and sisters; and a grandson, Robert Eugene Farquhar
Survivors include her children, Wanda Fay Mitchell of Gainesville, FL and Robert M. Crow of Burleson; son-in-law, Gene Farquhar of Itasca; brother, Don Brush of Amarillo; sister, Betty
Wilkerson of Lubbock; five grandchildren, Sandy Sport of Burleson, Karen Gray of Hurst, Michael Mitchell of Palm Coast, FL,
and Kenneth Robert Farquhar and Thomas Jeffrey Farquhar,
both of Itasca; many great-grandchildren; and a number of greatgreat grandchildren
Memorials can be made to Community Church of Itasca, P. O.
Box 64, Itasca, TX 76055.
“Keep God first and smile through it
all,” said De’Azhane Nicoe’ Davis.
De’Azhane, better known as
“NaNa” or “Shatyqua” to her family,
has been attending Itasca since Pre-K.
Her parents are Danisha Marshall and Timothy Davis.
She has six biological siblings: Keilan and Bre’Ashia
Harris, Grenisha Morgan, DeKevin and Trey Johnson,
and J’Nya Marshall (deceased). She also has four adopted siblings: Dasha Anderson, Willie Bible, ShaMonica
and Anna Anderson. NaNa was born in Waxahachie,
Texas on July 21, 1996.
You will usually find NaNa at the second Missionary
Baptist Church where she sings on Sundays. Otherwise,
NaNa is playing with her niece, Mi’Kayla, and hanging
out with her sister, GiGi. She enjoys watching basketball
and loves her Granny’s red velvet cake, and Grandma
Charlie’s cabbage. She loves to read and her favorite
classes are English, Spanish, and Lifetime Nutrition &
Wellness. NaNa’s favorite teachers are Coach Rodriguez
and Coach Hatridge. In her spare time, she loves listening to music, and her favorite movie is ‘Baby Boy.’
She loves living in a small town; “because I know everyone.” NaNa’s favorite memory is going to San Antonio
with the band. Another favorite school memory is when
Mr. Shaffer yelled at Todd. NaNa dislikes when people
interrupt her, and have a lack of respect.
“May your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you,
angels protect you, and heaven accept you.” “I love that
quote; it explains life perfectly.” NaNa looks up to her
cousin Danitra and “my granny is my best friend. She
helps me through anything. I know she has my back
when no one else does.” NaNa
would like to thank her Granny
(Shirley Anderson) and her
Momma. “Granny changed my
life in a big way.” “Momma always makes me laugh even when
I’m sad.”
She is looking forward to senior prom and graduation. In the
future, NaNa plans to attend
Blinn and then transfer to Grambling. One of NaNa’s
future goals is to be a successful professional singer. She
also wants to make enough money to provide for her
family. NaNa is very confident and encouraging. NaNa
leaves Itasca with a smile and an education. She will always look back and remember all the good times she
had, and the lessons she learned.
October 18, 2013
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Itasca ISD 1st Six Weeks Honor Rolls
Elementary “A” Honor Roll
1st Grade: Maddox Abrego, Sarah Arevalo, Dylan Barker,
Robert Bender, Colton Brandstetter, Carlos Delgado, Joey
Degollado, Michael Flores, Xavier Fontanez, Israel Garcia, Ka’Miyah Henderson, Lucius Howard, Rhiannon
Howard, Willie Jackson, Lillian Johnson, Jaimie Johnson,
Brayden Mears, Tucker Mears, Maria Montez, Payton Oxford, Aleigha Rodriguez, Will Salinas, Kaliss Sarli, Kori
Shaw, Lea Soule, Reagan Volcik, Alan Wyly, Madeline
Younger
2nd Grade: Alani Akins, Dominik Alford, Frank Arellano,
Taylor Arellano, Emmanuel Fragoso-Barrera, Crawford
Beebe, Tory Brooks, JT Bottorff, Damon Caraway, Jesus
Castillo, Michelle Chavez, Brady Driver, Cadence Edwards, Kale Forester, Ezra Hale, Michael Hernandez,
Alyssa Houston, Tyran Jackson, Analicia Leal, Brenna
Lowry, Kaiydance Olson, Colt Rhea
Jacob Whitlock, Joseph Willman
3rd Grade: Alley Baskett, Laney Bell, Gwen Brown, Naomi
Chavez, Joeseph Davis, Charlsie Ferrell, Casey Hernandez,
Alyssa Jackson, Kayd Lightsey, Alondra Ramirez, Corbin
Vincent, Ryan Volcik, Lilly Wickliffe, Omar Zavala
4th Grade: Yakziry Garcia, Mackenzie Hernandez, Orlando
Hernandez, Nevaeh Tackett, Abby Weaver
5th Grade: Braeden Castro, Chloe Fain, Bernardo Garcia,
Kalee Payne, Molly Pritchard, Aidan Sargent, Logan
Stona, Hannah Whitlock, Arly Zavala
Elementary “AB” Honor Roll
1st Grade: Alyssa Arellano, Evelyn Cadena, Josh
Degollado, Mahala Goldsmith, Emmie Hulce, Sage
Laughlin, Conrad Sutton, Farrahday Tackett, Valerie
Younger
2nd Grade: April Battleson, Jesse Camerena, Thomas
Castillo, Jackson Eaddy, Kailey Holden, Justin Ludwig,
Landen Mitchell, Arekxy Quieros, Makala Rodriguez,
Payslie Stephenson, Wesley Stinemetz, Bailey Taylor,
TJ-Hunt-Upton, Triston Upton, Joe Weaver, Ashley
Zavala,
3rd Grade: Cole Billingsley, Alyssa Botello, Hannah
Brackin, Kendall Bryan, Brayden Cole, Gracee Cole,
Alexsandra Comer, Kaden Cordell, Sandra Diaz, Luis
Enriquez, JJ Fain, Miguel Gonzalez, Gavin Grisham,
Jose Gutierrez, DeReyon Mayberry, Kierstyn Moore,
Carlos Ortiz, Gabby Rodriguez, Rebecca Salinas,
Braylon Stafford, Andorra Thao
4th Grade: Kelsey Abrego, Michael Battleson, Willie
Bible, Abigail Salinas, Carolina Gragosa, Brendon
Heath, Alanna Jeffers, Luci Lara, Trevor Manning, Isabel Mejia, EJ Montes, Jasmyn Rodriguez, Madison Rodriguez, Kylee Sherber, Garrett Slagle
5th Grade: Ana Marie Arevalo, Madison Augustine,
Susie Balch, Anahi Botello, Elizabeth Brown, Yeni Delgado, Keila Enriquez, Brisia Garcia, Davonte Grisham,
Jimmy Health, David Hernandez, Dustin Latray, Tavian
Price, Chloe Sherber, Josephine Sisior, Ashton
Tinklenberg, Elizabeth Wright
Middle School “A” Honor Roll
6th Grade: Gillian Brackin, Cherokee Carr, Clay Pittman,
Dakota Price, Jasmine Sparks, Cassidy Steel
7th Grade: Nolan Davis, Alan Freeman, Austin Karr,
Katlyn Sherber, Josiah Sparks, Angelina Thao, KatieLynne Younger
8th Grade: Wendy Chen
Middle School “AB” Honor Roll
6th Grade: Travis Abbott, Ethen Agreda, Andrew Arelllano,
Antonio Arellano, Kyrstin Bottorff, Drake Caraway, Breona Castro, Lauren Church, Kaylei Cole, Dylan Jones,
Brendon Massey, Donavon McGill, Niccona Olson, Jason
Rios, Jessica Rojo Martinez, Patrick Runyon, Chase Rutherford, Anthony Salazar, Alicia Whitlock, Gracie Wickliffe,
Nathalie Willman
7th Grade: Whitley Alverson, Justin Basye, Brianna Bolden,
Cameron Brandstetter, Kristen Clary, Garrett Cox,
Brinklee Driver, Samantha Faries, Thomas Farquhar, Evelyn Garcia, Wyatt Helms, Imelda Hernandez, Aubrey
Manning, Itzayana Pacheco, Madison Reyna, Jordan Shelby , Stephen Upton
8th Grade: Chalo Cavazos, Zachary Church, Daniel Coronado, Alessandra Diaz, Chloee Dumas, Kyra Henderson,
Zackery Moore, Emili Sarli, Halie Sarli, Joe Savala
High School “A” Honor Roll
9th Grade: Callie Pittman, Chandley Sargent,
10th Grade: Madison Bassett, Claire Eaddy, Amanda Rodriguez, Chelsea Searcy, Faith Strawn, Lamine Zimba
11th Grade: Bryanna Flores, Rachel Freeman
12th Grade: Taylor Coulter, Kaleigh Lightsey, Kameron
Mayberry, Alberto Miale, Ema Orr, Samule Orr, Katharina Wagner
High School “AB” Honor Roll
9th Grade: Wayne Arellano, Isabella Botello, Taylor Campbell, Alaina Cavazos, Fen Tao Chen, Karla Cruz, Francisco
Garcia, David Guidrym Lindsay Miles, Jennifer Murray,
Augustin Pacheco, Aliegha Rodriguez, Christian Runyon,
Chrystal Sanchez, Joanna Sparks, Jordan Taylor, Autum
Throckmorton, Christopher Youngblood
10th Grade: Fathe Altum, Cesar Diaz, Kassandra Gabino,
Rodney Gaut, Harley Germer, Leticia Gonzales, Jesus
Gutierrez, Alana Marsh, Jonathan Meza, Lizbeth Ramirez,
Tiffany Ramos, Preston Reese, Haley Rodriguez, Jarred
Sparks, Crisol Zavala
11th Grade: ShaQuarius Ashford, Skylar Campbell, Lacee
Cole, Peyton Cordell, Robert Farquhar, Shalunte Frederick, Juan Gonzalez, Devin Hernandez, Gabriel Macias,
Vanessa Marsh, Kierra Mayberry, Leslee Payne, Shannon
Rodriguez, Leoneicia Sims, Galena Tate, Megan Terrell,
Napolian Upton, Alexis Whitlock, Scott Williams, Brittany
Woods,
12th Grade: Gabrielle Bell, Brent Campbell, Nicholas Castillo, Shelbee Coleman, Karen Coronado, Dario Diggs, Jessica Enzor, Chelsea Faries, Jessica Farquhar, Jacklynn
Dawn Green, Noah Karr, Benjamin Maddox, Marisela
Ochoa, Gyula Planky, Tristen Prescott, Melissa Prosser,
Shyanne Reece, Ashlie Rodriguez
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Sherry’s Licensed Home Day Care
35+ years of experience
Toddler learning program 5 days a week, free time
throughout the day. Crafts, Music, Story time and more.
Limited number of openings available All meals served,
Call Sherry 817-202-5695.
Paw
Print
Press
Class of 1973 Hosts Get Together
The Class of 1973 will meet and host a get together in
the Itasca Rotary room following the Wampus Cat
homecoming game October 25, 2013. Come join the
time of fellowship and fun. For information, contact
John Cockerham at 214-536-0197.
Brittany Cockerham,
Owner of Glitz & Glamour
For Sale
90’ x 60’ lot in the Mill Block
Price: $11,000
Has 2 water connections and natural gas access
Call 254-205-4931
Itasca Depot & Museum Schedule
Waco St. in Hillsboro, proudly supports the Itasca
Wampus Cats!
Bring in this ad and receive $5.00 off your service.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9-6.
(254)205-3577
October 26 – Open 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
November 9 – Open 10:00 A.M – 1:00 P.M.
December 7 - Open 10:00A.M. –1:00 P.M.
Nolen’s Custom Gifts & Trophies
128 N. Hill st.
Itasca, TX 76055
Come in and get your Itasca Wampus Cat gear to show
your support for the Itasca Football teams and Cheerleading teams (Peewee thru High School). We have stadium
seats, blankets, water bottles, jerseys, and t-shirts. We also
offer a wide variety of items that make great gifts for family
members. Ask about our special football player or cheerleader cutout with your child’s picture in it.
Salon 110 & The Annex
“An upscale experience at small
town prices.”
Located at 110 S. Waco St.
Downtown Hillsboro
254.580.0110
Also the Annex
Located at 116 S. Waco St.
254.580.0114
Class of 1943 to
Meet
Seven Sisters Bake Shoppe
The Class of 1943 will have
a dinner on Friday evening
October 25 at 5 PM at the
Hampton Inn in Hillsboro.
This is the 70th Reunion for this class. Anyone who
has not received an Invitation contact Gloria Miers.
Or you can RSVP at [email protected]
For Sale
Itasca High School has an opening for a paraprofessional. Duties will include providing support services
and assisting teachers as needed. For online application visit www.itascaisd.org.
Our deli sandwiches are perfect for school lunches. We
make them fresh with your choice of meats and cheeses.
Our newest club sandwiches are the best yet - Made with
toasted homemade bread.
Combos are a great way to finish off the menu with a
home-made bar or brownie, bag of chips, and drink.
We also sell meat and cheese sliced to your order, and
fresh loaves of bread.
Two kitchen electric stoves
Dell home PC computer
Call 254-266-0328
For Sale
Meter and Circuit Box--$65.00
Pole is $25.00
Call 254-205-4931
Paraprofessional Needed at IHS
Interested in a PPP Subscription?
One year subscription $25.00. Email the PPP at
[email protected] or call 254-687-2922, ext 158.
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Paw Print Press
Paw Print Press
123 N. College
Itasca, Texas 76055
Wampus Cat of the Week
Reporter Jennifer Murray
Photographer Bekah Payne
Mrs. Nancy
Watson deserves
the
title
of
Wampus Cat of
the Week. Not
only will you
find her teaching high school
students,
but
middle school as well. We hear students say they
do not have an artistic side, but Mrs. Watson will
say, “Switch over to the right side of your brain”.
Whether it is doing daily sketchbook drawings
or learning art elements, Mrs. Watson will draw it
out of you (no pun intended).
She truly is an amazing educator with vast artistic abilities. If you see her, stop and
say “great job”.
Keep up all the hard work
you do Mrs. Watson, and
thank you.
Paw Print Press
Have a news story, human-interest story, or
need to advertise your business or garage sale?
Call 254-687-2922 ext 158 (leave a message) or
email [email protected]. Send articles for
publication to: Paw Print Press, 123 N College
St., Itasca, TX 76055.
We do not charge for ads, but we do accept
donations for our scholarship fund. Letters to
the Editor are also printed. Due to the limited
amount of space we must ask that you limit your
letters to 125 words and that they are not slanderous and malicious. All letters must be
signed.