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Itasca, Texas 76055 Vol. 2006 Issue #42 October 20, 2006

Itasca PD Continues Drug Fight with 2nd City Bust

Press Release

On Saturday morning October 14, 2006 at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Itasca Police Department: Chief Griscavage, Sergeant Brewer, Corporal Sanchez, Officers Hunter Barnes, David Chen and Ted Walton, along with Deputies Michael Kaufman and Paul Nieto from the Hill County Sheriffs Department, executed a search and arrest warrant in the 500 block of "K" Lane in Itasca, TX.

Arrested were Michael Campbell, Mystee Carnahan, David Donawho, Barroni Donawho and Theodore L. Crowell. All five were charged with possession of a controlled substance, (Cocaine) and Possession of marijuana. The investigation continues and additional charges are expected to be filed at a later date.

Tuesday, November 7

Election Day

Polls Open

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Early Voting

October 23 – November 3, 2006

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

126 N. Hill St.

Additional Early Voting Hours

November 1 & 2, 2006

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Cynthia Lewis, Early Voting Clerk, 126 N. Hill, Itasca, Texas 76055

Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 31, 2006.

Submitted political information on page 6.

Democratic Rally

Reporter & Photographer Devin Corbitt

On Thursday, October 12, a Hill County for Chet Edwards Rally was held in the Old City Park in Hillsboro. Also on hand to meet the voters were Hill County Judge Kenneth Davis, Precinct 2 Commissioner James Buzbee, County Attorney Mark Pratt, Precinct 4 Commissioner Candidate Joe Daniel, District Attorney and State Representative Candidate Kerry Horn, Former Court Clerk Ruth Pelham, District Clerk Charlotte Barr, Former Mayor Will Lowrance, City Council Member Edith Omberg and Aaron McGregor.

The Woodbury Band entertained those attending the $25 a plate fajita dinner fundraiser.

Edwards spoke of the reasons why he continues to run for office. He believes that both his faith and his family instilled the obligations of giving back to others, to make our district and country a safer place, and to make sure every child has the chance to reach their God-given potential. He also spoke about his two sons J.T., 10, and Garrison, 9, and his wife Lea Ann.

"Please ask people to take some common sense to the polls," Edwards concluded. "I feel it is a privilege to serve our district and country and I appreciate your vote."

IHS Senior Commended by National Merit Scholarship Program

Press Release

IHS Principal Glenn Pittman announced that Paige Bailey has been named Commended Student in the 2007 National Merit Scholarship Program. Pittman presented a Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, to this scholastically talented senior.

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Community Announcements

Churches of Itasca

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist W. Spurgeon 687-2800

Central Baptist Church 401 E. Monroe 687-2343

Church of Christ 200 N. Aquilla 687-2774

First Baptist Church 107 S. Lamar 687-2783

First Presbyterian Church 106 N. Lamar 687-2243

First United Methodist Main & King St. 687-2475

Loveview Baptist Church FM 2959 East of I-35

Second Baptist Church 20 W. Marrion 687-2224

Shiloh Community Church 254-582-0487

St. John Missionary Baptist 506 S. Weaver 687-2821

3rd Day Worship Center 107 E. Adams 214 564-2185

Itasca Nursing Home Sunday - 10:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Monday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Central Baptist Church

Come pray with us. A prayer box is available for your request. If you can’t stay, we’ll pray for you.

Prayer Service Every Wednesday – 12:05 -1:00 p.m.

Anyone who would like to see God move in our community! Questions call 254-582-8908 (Beverly)

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there. 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Itasca United Methodist Church

Guaranteed no-nap Preaching, or double your doubt back. Where Worship Is Joyous

Experience the energy of God’s promise in a beautiful, historic sanctuary.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:50 a.m.

254-687-2475

What Does Your

Heavenly Account Look Like?

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth . . ."

"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven . . . "

"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Matthew 6: 19, 20, 21

God does not mail you a monthly statement, you must keep up with it yourself.

Accounting classes now being offered at the Church of Christ in Itasca, Sundays at 9:45 & 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Itasca Ministerial Alliance Meeting

November 4 – 9:00 a.m.

Presbyterian Church

Community Christmas Cantata Practice

Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.

Presbyterian Church. Please join us!

Itasca First United Methodist Church

Fall Festival - Saturday, October 28

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bake Sale - Barbeque Sand. Luncheon Rummage Sale

Presbyterian Church

***Women’s Bible Study - 2:00 p.m. 2nd Monday

Book of James

***Women’s Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. 2nd Monday

Beth Moore's book

"The Beloved Disciple, Following John to the Heart of Jesus".

***Women’s Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday

"Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World:

Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life."

***Call for information on where they are meeting

687-2243 or 687-2963

***Exercise Classes for Senior Citizens

Tuesday & Thursday - 10:00 - Fellowship Hall.

***Friday night, October 27 – 5th Quarter

following the football game

*** Angel Food Ministry Distribution - October 21. If you would like to help with the ministry, contact Judy Offutt or Lynnette Payne at the Presbyterian Children's Home, 254-687-2302.

Paw Print Press

Serving Itasca "The Big Little Town" since 1997

***Editor & Cartoonists – Gabby Rivera

***Sports – Mark Cummings, Colton Yarbro & Ashley Durham

***Features – Alecia Evans, Sarah Evans, Viddy Reyes, Devin Corbitt, Megan Goff, Mary Maddox, Ashley Durham & Eva Mayberry

*** Business Manager – Jessica Grindele

***Assistant Business Manager – GiGi Morgan

***Special Columnist – Carl Sweeney

***Special Editor & Resource – Sally Crouch

***Publisher – Barbara Petrash

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Mowana Receives an "A" in

Inter-State Studio Yearbook

Contest

Press Release

The yearbook staff was awarded 1st Place in the Inter-State Studio "Best Custom Cover-2 Ink" yearbook category. The Mowana book was selected from several thousand designs submitted to Inter-State Studio and Publishing Company from schools across the United States. Each book is judged on the creativity and quality of its design.

"Every year the students and yearbook advisors become more creative with their yearbook ideas" observes David Williams-Director of Marketing for Inter-State Studios. "It’s great to see everyone get involved and show us what they can do."

Inter-State Studio and Publishing is the largest family-owned school photography and yearbook publishing company in North America. Through a network of experienced representatives, they supply photography services, yearbook publishing and student planners to elementary and secondary schools nationwide.

Scavenger Hunt Winners

Press Release

Dan Brunson, Chad Pelham, Jason & Amy Brunson

The Triple Cross Arena located on FM 1363 recently held a team scavenger hunt. Each member of Team #5, Redeemer’s Renegades, is to be congratulated for their excellent ride and analytical minds. The quest began at 10 am. When each team was given a map, their first clue and a 3-hour time limit. Two hours and 38

minutes later, Chad, Dan, Amy and Jason passed thru the Triple Cross Arena gate to claim their victory. After all teams returned, lunch was served. A big shade tree and gentle breeze provided a perfect picnic atmosphere. Prizes were awarded to the winning team and drawing prizes were given to all contestants. Thanks to all for making the day so great!

Triple Cross Arena will hold a Cowboy Carnival on the October 31 and they have roping practice every Tuesday night at 7:30. For more information call 254-582-0900.

Clip & Mail w/check

Ticket Request for

Homecoming 2006 Luncheon

Please reserve ______ tickets @ $8.00 each for the Noon Barbecue November 11, 2006.

Please print

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

No. of tickets ________ @ $8.00 ea. ($10.00 at door)

Total $______

You will pick up your plate and have your name checked off at the door of the cafeteria. No mail outs.

Send check payable to: Itasca Ex-Student Association before November 9, 2006.

℅ Nancy Bowman, 801 S. Files St. Itasca, TX 76055

Have You Purchased Your Wampus Cat Brick?

If you would like to purchase one or more Wampus Cat memorial bricks, please clip and mail the form below along with a $50 check for each brick you are purchasing. If you need further information please contact Nancy Bowman at 801 S. Files, Itasca, TX 76055.

Itasca ISD Brick Reservation Form

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Inscription is limited to 3 lines with 15 spaces on each line. One person’s name per brick, please.

Clip and send completed form with a check to Nancy Bowman, 801 S. Files, Itasca, TX 76055.

***Not guaranteed to be laid by November 10, 2006 - but will be by Homecoming 2007.

New Wampus Cat T-Shirts

Available – 4 Styles

$10 - S-XL $12 - 2X & 3X

Citizens State Bank & Itasca High

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Senior Spotlight

Justin Shelton

Photographer & Reporter Sarah Evans

Caricature by Gabby Rivera

"Be yourself, give 110%, and never be afraid to kiss and love your mamma," is the advice 18-year-old Justin Dale Shelton gives to others and lives by himself.

Justin is the oldest son of LaDonna and Jeremy Cotton. He has two younger brothers: sophomore, Jacob, and seventh grader, Josh.

"My favorite class," Justin said, "is definitely speech class with the greatest person in the world, Mrs. Gordon."

Justin has attended Itasca since his seventh grade. He wears #75 on the Wampus Cat Varsity Football team and plays center. His leadership and responsibilities are numerous including motivating the offensive line and protecting the ball and quarterback.

"The one thing that I will probably remember most about Itasca High," Shelton said, "is all the times I’ve had to shave in the boys’ bathroom. I will also remember with fondness the laid back teachers that are not afraid to laugh and smile, especially Mrs. Cranfill, Mrs. Henning, and Mrs. Gordon."

When Justin, or "Shelton" as everyone calls him, is not busy going to school or flipping burgers at Dairy Queen, you will probably find him hanging out with his buds, playing football or watching the Dallas Cowboys play.

"Football is my life," Justin said. "I’m really not ready to graduate because I hear the real world is tough and I don’t get to play in front of the Wampus Cat fans on Friday night, but I do have a plan for after high school. I’m going to become the best teacher this side of Mississippi!"

Come Watch the

Cats take on the Zebras!

Clary Joins Pre-K Team

Reporter & Photographer Ashley Durham

Itasca Elementary welcomes Mrs. Allison Clary to the staff as one of the three new pre-k paraprofessionals. Prior coming to Itasca, she worked at the Hillsboro library and was a substitute teacher in Hillsboro. She is really enjoying working with the "little people" in elementary.

Clary graduated from Sam Houston High School and attended college for a short time. She lives in Hillsboro with her husband Ken and their children, Kasie, Kenneth and Kristen. Their eldest child Kendall attends college at East Texas Baptist University.

"Working in the Pre-K is a much different environment than my last job," Clary said. "Before I was an office manager and did lots of clerical work, but I love working with these students."

Meet the Press – Viddy Reyes

Reporter & Photographer Mary Maddox

"We’re always laughing in the Paw Print Press room," sixteen year old Viddy said, "That’s what I love most about this class - it is fun."

Viddy Reyes moved to Itasca in 2001, her 5th grade year. This is her first year to work as a member of the newspaper staff. She plans to continue working on the paper the rest of her years in high school.

Viddy’s love for writing started in the 7th grade when she competed in UIL editorial writing and placed second. Her eighth grade year she competed again and this time she brought home the 1st place medal. Last year, Viddy wrote on the high school team and placed 4th in district, which made her an alternative at Regional Competition.

"Writing for the Paw Print Press is helping me build my writing skills," Viddy said. "I am looking forward to this year’s UIL Editorial Writing contest."

Viddy’s also uses her music abilities and plays the clarinet in the band.

2006 Senior Night - October 27

All parents of senior band members, senior football or senior cheerleader should be at the field by 6:30 p.m. The senior program will start promptly at 6:45 p.m.

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Cats Shut Out Panthers

Reporter Mark Cummings

Photographers Jessica Grindele & Ashley Durham

Itasca beat Maypearl 32-0 for the Cats’ first district win in two years. The Cats have decided that this year it is time to turn everything around.

Mikey Marshall led the Itasca offense by scoring several times and continued to add to both his and the team’s stats. Itasca had 22 first downs and rushed 38 times for 250 yards. The Cats also had an amazing 195 passing

yards. Kendale Mayberry and Tralyn Harden, Itasca’s starting wide receivers, racked up over 190 yards in the air.

Marshall continues to lead in the area in 2-A passing numbers. He has 77 completions for 137 attempts for a total of 1322 yards. Mayberry and Harden also head up the 2-A list for receptions. Mayberry has 31 catches for 621 yards and 8 TDs and Harden has 21 catches for 453 yards and 3 TDs.

This week Itasca will meet "The Stampeding Zebras" in Grandview. Grandview has always been one of Itasca’s biggest rivals, so this game is more than just another football game - It is for area bragging rights.

The Wampus Cat adds the Panther

head to his collection.

2006

Varsity Football Schedule

Wampus Cats – 30 Tolar Rattlers - 29

Wampus Cats – 22 Rice Bulldogs – 14

Wampus Cats – 44 Blooming Groove Lions - 7

Wampus Cats – 26 Wortham Bulldogs – 0

Wampus Cats – 44 - Scurry Rosser Wildcats - 32

Wampus Cats – 32 – Maypearl Panthers - 0

Overall District

Won – 6 Lost – 0 Won -1 Lost - 0

Oct. 20 *Grandview Away 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 27 *Hico Home 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 3 *Rio Vista Away 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 10 *Dublin (Homecoming) 7:30 p.m.

*District Games

Junior Varsity &Junior High

Oct. 19 *Grandview Home 5 / 6 & 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 26 *Hico Away 5 / 6 & 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 2 *Rio Vista Home 5 / 6 & 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 9 *Dublin Away 5 / 6 & 7:30 p.m.

2006 Lady Cats Basketball

Schedule

Oct. 31 Scrimmage – Hubbard JV, V 5:00 p.m.

Nov. 7 Bruceville-Eddy JV, V 5:00 p.m.

Nov. 16, 18 Venus Tournament JV TBA

Nov. 14 Abbott JV, V 5:00 p.m.

Nov. 18 Bosqueville V 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 *Blum Home JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Nov. 28 *Venus Home JV, V 5:00 p.m.

Nov. 30 Abbott Tournament V TBA

Dec. 5 Meridian JV, V 5:00 p.m.

Dec. 7 Frost Tournament V TBA

Dec. 12 *Grandview JV, V 5:00 p.m.

Dec. 15 *Hico Home JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Dec. 19 *Maypearl JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Dec. 28 Godley Tournament V TBA

Jan.. 5 *Keene Home JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 9 *Rio Vista JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 12 *Dublin Home JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 16 *Grandview Home JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 19 *Hico JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 23 *Maypearl Home JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 30 *Keene JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Feb. 2 *Rio Vista Home JV, V 4:00 p.m.

Feb. 5 *Dublin V, V 5:00 p.m.

*District Games

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Fellow Citizens & Taxpayers

You have received information about Hill County’s finances with several very incorrect figures. Accurate figures are:

Your tax rate from the county has risen 15% over the past seven years, not 202% as reported.

In 1990-2000 budget years, Hill County had 120-130 employees. In 2005-2006, Hill County had 175-180 employees. That is a 35-40% increase, not 153%, some of which was required by the State.

Our 2004-2005 budget was prepared with an approximately $875,000 deficit, anticipating growth to balance the budget. Due to growth, Hill County had a $465,000 surplus, as stated by the auditor in the commissioner’s court, not the $4,000,000 reported.

The Commissioners "table" items on which they want more information and consider these matters at later sessions.

The Commissioners are the leaders in the budget and hold several workshops during budget preparation time. As successful businessmen in their own right, they do not just "follow the leader," and agree with every motion.

LET’S STICK TO THE FACTS

Keep Proven, Experienced, Honest Candidates in Office!

Re-elect County Judge Kenneth Davis

Elect Competent, Proven, Truthful Leadership1

Joe Daniel for County Commissioner

Vote Democratic

Vickie Ward, Treasurer

Paid for by the Democrats of Hill County

Matt Fehnel

I would be honored to receive your support on November 7 and serve as Your Mayor. I have lived the great majority of my life in Itasca and I believe that I understand the challenges as well as seeing the many opportunities that are available here.

I possess a degree in Government from Baylor University, so I have been trained to understand the way a city government should serve its citizens. I have served and continue to serve the community in many volunteer roles including serving both as President and Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce in the recent past. I currently serve the citizens of Itasca as Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Committee.

I care a great deal about our fair City and will work with the Council and City Employees to further the progress that has been made in our infrastructure in the past several years. Without this base of decent streets, a quality water system and reliable sewers, Itasca will not be able to move forward no matter what the many other positive features are. I know that I have the management and leadership skills that are necessary to help accomplish these tasks.

On November 7, vote for Dependable Leadership. Please vote for Matt Fehnel for Mayor of Itasca.

Harkins Ready to Begin Commissioner Work

"I am continuing to meet people daily in Precinct 4, and I’m finding voters ready to see the County make progress. The recent State Comptroller Management Review found some good practices in Hill County government, but it also gave us a lengthy road map of things that need significant attention. I will bring strong leadership, 40 years of solid business and government experience, and a "can do" attitude to the task," said Harkins.

He and his wife, Jeri, moved to their permanent home in Hillsboro in 1999, where he managed the medical practice of Dr. Brenda Harkins, their daughter. Lee and Jeri are both active in church, civic, and community affairs. Lee is a small-town Texan, born in Bellville, Texas and graduated from high school in Vernon. Jeri was born in Corpus Christi and graduated from high school in Pampa. They married in 1958 and have three children and seven grandchildren.

Lee rose to the grade of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force during a 21-year career, serving for a time as a Launch Control Officer for 50 intercontinental nuclear missiles. He then worked as Fiscal Vice President and later as Dean, serving two Texas colleges and one university, where he was responsible for multimillion-dollar budgets and complex business functions.

A Baylor graduate in Mathematics, he went to Texas A&M for an intense one-year special Meteorology program sponsored by the Air Force. He finished his formal education with a Master’s degree in Business through the Ohio State University, and has attended numerous seminars, special training, and refresher courses, the most recent this year.

He states, "I will pursue two broad goals: 1) help get Commissioners Court into compliance as outlined in the Comptroller Management report; and 2) take a more businesslike look at taxing, spending, and county effectiveness issues. For those interested, there is an agenda and additional information on his web site: VOTEHARKINS.COM"

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Golf Tournament October 22 Benefits American Cancer Society

Win a Ford from Lloyd Ford for a Hole-in-One

Press Release

A four-player scramble will take place on Sunday, October 22, at Hidden Creek Golf Course, 700 S. Burleson Blvd. in Burleson.

The golf tournament is being sponsored by Relay For Life team, "The Flock," a group of volunteers who have held other fundraisers this year benefiting the Hill County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. with a $320 entry fee per team/$80 per player. The entry fee will include green fees, half cart rental, range balls, complimentary hamburger buffet at noon, and fun competition.

Individual entries are welcome and will be placed on a team. A corporate-sponsored hole for $100 will display your company name on a sign by the tee box. The sponsorship deadline is October 12.

Lloyd Ford in Itasca is furnishing a vehicle for the first person who lands a hole-in-one at the tournament. Cash prizes for the event will include first, second and third place teams, longest drive, and closest to the hole. Mulligans may be purchased for $5 each, with a limit of two per player.

Tax-deductible entry fees should be made payable to American Cancer Society and mailed to Louise Wilson, Relay for Life Team, 2730 SH 81, Itasca, Texas 76055. Please include player names and contact numbers. Registration deadline is October 20 (limited space). Call 254-582-4840 after 6 p.m. for additional information.

Receptionist Needed

The Presbyterian Children’s Home in Itasca is looking for a receptionist to work Monday-Friday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Must have strong interpersonal and verbal skills. Must be computer literate and able to operate word processing, and database software. If interested, go to www.pchas.org and download an application. After completing the application, mail it to: PO Box 100; Itasca, Texas 76055.

NOTICE

The City of Itasca is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker. An application for employment may be obtained at City Hall, 126 N. Hill, Itasca, Texas. The offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The position will remain open until filled.

Last Weekend of Fall Clean Up

October 7 – 21

Bring your paid water bill receipt for free dumping during this time period at Allied Waste.

Scarecrow Contest

Sponsored by

Itasca Chamber of Commerce

Place your homemade scarecrow at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Downtown Itasca

Judging will be October 24, 2006

Place a card with your name & phone number on it with your scarecrow.

Be sure to place the card in a plastic baggie to protect it.

Prizes will be awarded in different categories.

Reunion Information

Class of 1946

60th year Anniversary - After the business meeting at the Presbyterian Church fellowship Hall on Saturday November 11. All Forties (1940-1949) are welcome.

Class of 1956

The Class of 1956 (the Honored Class) will ride in the parade, attend the football game, gather in the Farrow Room following the business meeting Saturday & dine together in Hillsboro Saturday night.

Class of 1966

40-year Class Reunion - Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Lone Star Cafe, located at 100 Dynasty Dr. in Hillsboro, Texas 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome to drop by to visit. ***Myra (Boyd) Davenport home - 817-295-2804 e-mail: davenportmyra@aol.com

***Christine(Frysinger)Sparks home - 817-451-0704 e-mail cfsparks01@juno.com

Class of 1996

It has been 10 years and we are planning the reunion. If you were a 1996 Itasca HS graduate or know how to contact one please call Jon or Kristen Bowman @ 214-717-8425 or Sarah Willman at 817-891-2499.

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Rotary Update

Johnny Hernandez

October 5, 2006

The Itasca Rotary Club met for its weekly meeting with seven members and four guests present. Ollie Baker opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and I was honored to give an invocation. Jimmy’s Corner Store provided a delicious lunch of fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a tossed salad. Dessert was a choice of chocolate or coconut pie. Is this a wonderful country or what?

October 1-7, 2006 is Texas Funeral Directors Week and the Club welcomed its newest Rotarian, Brad Shotts, the funeral director at Clayton-Kay Vaughn funeral home. Bob Wilson announced about Hill County Fair Day at the Texas State Fair on Tuesday, Oct.10 and the Chet Edwards fundraiser and rally at the Hillsboro Park.

The guest speaker was Dr. Allen Lane, of Bridgeway Health Services. Their offices are in Hillsboro and they can be reached at 254-582-5735. Anyone who has a question on home health care and/or hospice care needs to give their office a call because there are many benefits available to senior citizens that we are not fully aware of and most of those benefits are free. "No one knows better about what you need than you do," Dr. Lane said.

Remember to do a little something for someone and I’ll bet you’ll benefit the greatest.

October 12, 2006

The Itasca Rotary Club met for its regular meeting with Jimmy’s Corner Store providing a luncheon of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings including pecan and pumpkin pie.

Guests included Barry Durham from Itasca ISD and Nell Wilson and guest speaker Barry Curlee, district governor elect.

Curlee began his talk with a question, which was followed by more questions and by the end of his talk, we realized that our "Little Club" does a lot for this community in a lot of little ways. Rotary is a service club! Service is our commitment not only for our area but for the world in general. Did you know that polio, a crippling disease which was spread worldwide by the mid 20th century was eradicated by the Rotarians? Once a vaccine was discovered, Rotary made it a point to make it available around the world. Water is a precious commodity which we take for granted in this country. There are countries around the world that in this modern day and time do not have the water treatment plants that we enjoy here in our country and although that seems hard to believe, it’s true. Rotary has helped many poor countries set up such plants in order to provide fresh, clean drinking water and therefore make those places healthier. Malaria was a big problem in certain areas of Mexico awhile back. With the help of a Rotary Club from the US teaming up with a Rotary Club from Mexico, working together and studying the mosquito problems, they soon came up with a solution and the malaria problem is now almost nonexistent.

There are many, many things that Rotary and Rotary International are responsible for which are too many to mention here. But the most fulfilling thing about Rotary is that we meet once a week to share a meal and also get to visit with friends who hold a common bond. That is to see what we can do for our little community. So if any member asks you to come and visit and share a meal, come on down! You just might like it to a point of becoming a member. Did I mention that the food is great?

Veterans Day Program

Press Release

The Itasca ISD & Board of Revitalization extends a special invitation to our veterans, past and present, for a special Veterans Day Program on Nov. 10, 2006 beginning at 9: 00 a.m. in the Special Events Center.

We also extend an invitation to everyone to help us say thanks for all their sacrifice. We must never forget those who have so bravely fought for our freedom. Veterans, if you plan to attend call Betty Sumner at (254)-687-2204 or write Box 174 Itasca, TX 76055.

Name That Winery

Press Release

Michael and Nanette Cox would like your help in renaming the winery. The Federal Board of Trademarks has denied the use of "Wild Vine Wines". We would like the help of the community in coming up a name. We will gladly accept any suggestion for the name until the Dec. 4, 2006. E-mail your suggestion to mcox@sbcglobal.net, or mail them to Michael Cox, 664 HCR 4421, Itasca, Texas 76055

Junk Vehicle a Problem?

Having Trouble with the City complaining about your junk vehicles?

Problem solved! We haul junk cars & we pay you CASH!

We also haul junk iron!

Call 254-582-3983

ask for Roger Coker

Halloween Dance

October 28

The Warehouse - Itasca

Sponsored by the Itasca Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Foundation

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Do You Remember . . . ? – Itasca Football 1935 & 1936

Columnist Carl Sweeney

In our last column we wrote about the so-called "Glory Years" of Itasca football when Wiley Grinnell came to Itasca to teach Ancient Medieval History and to coach football and track. We gave a partial history of his past and about his six volumes of letters from friends and famous people. I would like to mention a couple. At the end of Tex Schramm’s letter

he wrote, . . . "When it comes to X’s and 0’s I am sure you still know a lot more than those blank pages, certainly more than I do. It is an honor to be included in your book with the great people you are collecting. My very warmest regards. Tex E. Schramm. At the end of Bob Hope’s letter he said "Thanks for the memories, Wiley," wouldn’t it be a treat to read all those six volumes of letters from all those celebrities. We more or less featured the 1937 team because they went all the way. However, we feel that without the contribution from the 1935 and 1936 teams, they might not have accomplished what they did.

When Coach Grinnell came he took the team to Latham Springs for fall training. I guess they went there because Thousand Oaks was not available. Wendell Jordan’s brother Robert Lee Jordan was their cook for the week they went there. We have had many good football teams and coaches in our history, and perhaps we can write about those next, including Itasca’s first team ever. When we look at the competition, we feel more respect than ever for them. Teams such as Arlington, Cleburne, McGregor, La Vega, and Mart, who has always been a power house… The records for 1935 and 1936 are shown below.

1935 Season

Front Row - Joe Bradley Jr., Billy E. Head, Coach Grinnell’s Son (Mascot), Bert Holloway, Ollie Baker Second Row - Coach Waggoner, Wells, L A Conger, Uklen Gibson, John Files, J.C. Webb, Wright, Coach Wiley Grinnell 3rd Row - Leroy Gibson, Edgar Compton, A.J. Huffman, Joe Nalley, Woodrow Whitfield, Wilson McCullugh, Wendell Jordan, Hatton Sumner, Sam Baker - Back Row - T.G. Curlee, Thomas Sowell, Gordon Davis, Gene Stinson, Raymond Davis

Itasca -0 – Cleburne- 59 Itasca – 18 – Milford – 0

Itasca- 33 – Italy – 0 Itasca – 55 – West – 0

Itaca-0 – Mart- 12 Itasca -2- Clifton -0

Itasca- 13 – McGregor 6 Itasca- 92- La Vega 0

Itasca- 24- Grandview 0 Itasca – 47- Arlington 7

2006 Senior Night - October 27

All parents of senior band members, senior football or senior cheerleader should be at the field by 6:30 p.m. The senior program will start promptly at 6:45 p.m.

1936 Season

Front Row - Ollie Baker, Coach’s son (Mascot), Fred Bryan - Second Row - Wendell Jordan, Billy E. Head, Howard Ritchey, Ike Sawyer, John E. Farrow, Ted Martin, Leroy Gibson - 3rd Row - Coach Waggoner, Edgar (Cotton) Compton, Gordon (Bunky) Davis, Raymond Davis, Sam Baker, Floyd Arthur, James Priest, Thomas Sowel, Coach Wiley Grinnell - Back Row - Connie L. Wilson, Woodrow Whitfield, A.J. Huffman, R.D. Reece, Bert Holloway, Hatton Sumner

Itasca 12 – Italy 0 Itasca 38 – Abbott 6

Itasca 60 – Mt. Calm 0 Itasca 7 – Grandview 6

Itasca 12 – West 0 Itasca 18 – Clifton 0

Itasca 24 – Marlin 6 Itasca 0 – Mart 20

Itasca 18 – McGregor 0

Support the Wampus Cats as they meet Grandview Friday Night

Game begins in Grandview at 7:30 p.m.

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Wampus Cats of the Week

IISD Bus Drivers

Alecia Evans

This week, October 15-21, is nationally recognized as School Bus Safety week. It is a continuing education program designed for the promotion of school bus safety. We are proud to spotlight the school bus drivers of Itasca ISD and all of their hard work as well as their dedication to the students of Itasca.

These bus drivers include Linda Bassett, Sam Sherber, Gary Cotton, Debbie Rasco (picture missing), Will Johnson, Pattie Miller, and sub Blake Johnson. Although these drivers are usually not recognized for their work and dedication, they are greatly appreciated by their school and community who would like to extend to them a "thank you" for a job well done.

Special of the Week

'06 Fusion SEL

Leather, Loaded, 13K Miles31 MPG Hwy.! $17,985

Lloyd Ford – Proud Supporter of the Wampus Cats

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Wampus Cat Sports

Itasca Wampus Cats – 30 Tolar Rattlers - 29

Itasca Wampus Cats – 22 Rice Bulldogs – 14

Itasca Wampus Cats – 44 Blooming Grove Lions – 7

Itasca Wampus Cats - 26 Wortham Bulldogs – 0

Itasca Wampus Cats - 44 Scurry Rosser Wildcats – 32

Itasca Wampus Cats – 32 Maypearl Panthers - 0

The Mighty Wampus Cats

Hydration Technicians

Photographers Jessica Grindele & Ashley Durham

Football is long and tiring for the players. But when the Cats are in need of some relief, the Hydration Technicians are always there to bring them a cold, refreshing bottle of water. This year’s masters of H2O include Demietric McVea, Coleby "Cole" Coleman, Brandon Kelly, and Tristan Prescott. The Hydration Technicians’ job is not only bringing water to the Cats, but also to wipe and carry the football to the referee when changing sides. They are an important part of the football crew.

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Scarecrow Contest

Sponsored by

Itasca Chamber of Commerce

Place your

homemade scarecrow at

Veteran’s Memorial Park

in Downtown Itasca

Judging will be October 24, 2006

Place a card with your name & phone number on it with your scarecrow.

Be sure to place the card in a plastic baggie to protect it.

Prizes will be awarded in different categories.

Mesa Rica

Mexican Restaurant

109 W. Main St Itasca, TX

254-687-9915

Owned & Operated by Arturo & Rosa Loredo

Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday & Monday Closed

Now Open

The Hayloft Café #2

116 S. Hill St.

Itasca, TX 254-687-2045

***enjoy some good home cooking made the old fashion way – from scratch!

TO Go Orders Welcome!

All U Can eat Catfish – Friday Night

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - $8.95

Fleas & Tiques

Come by and see our new items.

We have costume jewelry & Avon products.

Lots more items – Come by & see!

Sally Panting – Co-manager

Help Your Community Join the Itasca Chamber of Commerce

$15 individual membership

$36 Business membership

Contact Chamber President Lance Meinzer at Citizens State Bank or any

Chamber Director for more information.

Class Ring Found (not Itasca High)

Has red stone with initials

Found at Carwash in Itasca

Call & describe the ring. 254-687-2922 ext 158 Mrs. Petrash.

Stay at Home Mom

looking for children (ages 0-4 years of age) to keep in her home. CPR and 1st Aid certified.

Monday – Friday – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Kellie Broker 254-687-2081

For Sale Collectible Dolls

Ashton Drake, etc. Lots of Brides & misc.

Must see to appreciate

254-687-2920

Babysitting in My Home

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Prefer infants – 3 years old

254-687-2920

Lots of Love & Attention

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