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Itasca, Texas 76055 Vol. 2013 Issue #40 October 4, 2013

Former NFL Players Motivate Itasca Students

Reporters Shalunte Frederick and Peyton Cordell Keith Davis and Randall Harris, former NFL players, visited Itasca ISD on Monday, September 16. They provided a motivational speech for the entire student body, teaching them to “P.U.S.H.” through whatever they are going through, no matter how big or small. Elementary witnessed some power lifting as Harris raised Taylor Arellano, Arlando Hernandez, Alana Jeffers, Dayrion Mayberry, and Mr. Roady. In middle school, he lifted Robert Kidder, Josh Billingsley, Lady Bug Mayberry, Gracie Wickliffe, and Dakota Price. Randall was even capable of spinning Ms. Baker and Melissa Maya on a steel bar! Last, but not least came the high school students: Bryanna Flores, Julia Marsh, Rodney Gaut, and Michael Terrell stepped on Harris’ back, as he performed push-ups. However, who can forget the minute that he whirled Autum Throckmorton and Christian Runyon on a steel bar. Each student he used in his performances resembled a human size dream. As the audience gazed in amazement, Davis bent a steel bar with only his elbows and teeth. This U-shaped bar represented a U-turn that all need to make in life. Following Davis’ speech, Darrion Diggs was able to experience being an honorary NFL player. He was privileged to wear Keith Davis’s championship rings that “can’t be bought; only won.” said Davis. Darrion was also able to wear Randall Harris’ gold medal. Davis left Itasca with an inspiring quote, “Winners look at what they’re going to, losers look at what they’re going through.” Students and staff of Itasca ISD would like to thank Holli Merkel for arranging a great show, and to the Itasca Booster Club for providing an event that may one day change lives.

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Grand Opening: Buds and Bloom

Reporter Garrett Arellano Photographer Ema Payne

Tulips are better than one at Buds and Bloom’s in Itasca. The new business had its official ribbon cutting on Monday, September 23, 2013. Owner of the local flower shop, David Plumlee was enthusiastic and said, “Locals deserve to have a floral shop here in case they need flowers for an event that may occur”. David and his wife, Robin, who are well known here in the Big Little Town of Itasca, operate the flower shop. He was inspired to open his business because he realized that the old flower shop was no longer there. “I have always wanted to own a floral shop and now that we don’t have one I decided to open my own.” said David blooming with joy. Be sure and stop by and visit.

Itasca Ministerial Alliance

The Ministerial Alliance will meet at 9:00 A.M. Saturday October 5 at the First Presbyterian Church. For those in need, a box of food will be available at the meeting between 9:00 and 10:00 A.M.

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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 Community Church of Itasca Warehouse Itasca First Baptist Church 107 S. Lamar 687-2783 First Presbyterian Church 106 N. Lamar 687-2243 First United Methodist Main & King St. 687-2475 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 Shiloh Community Church 254-582-0487 St. John Missionary Baptist3

506 S. Weaver 687-2821 rd Day Worship Center 107 E. Adams 214 564-2185

Itasca Nursing HomeEveryone Welcome Monday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Sunday - 10:00 a.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: itascaumc@att.net 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.

First Presbyterian Church 106 N. Lamar - 254-687-2243

itascafpc@sbcglobal.net www.fpcitasca.org "In mission to and with the Presbyterian Children’s Home to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ."

Sundays - 9:30-10:00 Fellowship in Barton Hall 10 - 10:45 Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Service

Bible Study – Sunday at 4 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday – 10 a.m. Exercise Class - Barton Hall

First Baptist Church of Itasca

107 S. Lamar St. Sunday Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

Come hear the Word from BMA-approved 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

House of Faith of Itasca Lunch – 11:00 a.m.

129 W. Main St, Itasca, TX Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor Philip Burch Everyone Welcome!

CNA Classes Offered Homestead of Itasca is offering a CNA class. If anyone is interested in attending, please by their office and fill out an application.

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 willmansamantha@yahoo.com or Susan Bason @ sbasonmkay@sbcglobal.net.

Are You Up For a Challenge?

Is church just a place you come to on Sundays because you are "supposed to" or because you like the music, or to see your friends & have some coffee? Do you ever feel like it should be more? Then you need to join us at First Presbyterian Church of Itasca for the 30 Day Church Challenge, beginning Oct. 6 at 11:00 A.M., and discover how the church can help you reach your God-given potential and how together, we can change our community and the world! Don't miss this impactful series and small groups - in fact, come and bring a friend to take the challenge with you! We Dare You!

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News Release District Judge, F.B. (Bob) McGregor, Jr., and County Court at Law Judge, A. Lee Harris have been advised by Hill county Community supervision and correc-tions Department chief Greg Mason that during fiscal year 2012-2013, 403 adult probationer individuals worked 27,522 hours of community services restitu-tion. Restitution to 227 victims in the sum of $115,632.57 was collected. Additionally, donations to the Hillsboro Interfaith Ministry Food donations val-ued at $7,788.50 were collected from probationers.

Itasca Board of Revitalization We have come a long way but still have much to do. Many in Itasca have worked hard to clean up differ-ent areas and because of those efforts; the city is be-ginning to look wonderful. Even so, there are places that need some work. We must work together and make Itasca really shine. Fall cleanup begins October 5th through the 15th and again in November from the 3rd to the 9th

PSAT and TAKS

. Let’s get together and make Itasca really shine. We can do it if we all work together. Betty Sumner, President Board of Revitalization. 254-687-2204.

There are 50 seats are at PSAT testing for High School and home school students. The test will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Contact Mrs. Hennig for more information at 254-687-2922. TAKS retesting is the week of October 21, 2013. Con-tact the High School Office for more information.

Itasca Ex-Student Association Former Committee Members Home-

coming 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 Oc-

tober 15.

Itasca Ex- Students Committee Seek Current Addresses

The Itasca Ex- Student Committee is seeking current addresses of Itasca Ex-Students. The current database of addresses has become obsolete and many of the Homecoming Edition free papers sent to exes are re-turned to the committee address unknown. This year the committee is relying on exes to pass the infor-mation on to classmates. To obtain information on the 2013 Homecoming Festivities can be found on the Itasca ISD website and Facebook Itasca Ex Wampus Cats. Exes can email itascaexstudents@yahoo.com. The committee appreciates all the help they can get to update addresses.

We Need Your Help Concerning the 2013 Homecoming

Classes ending in 3s and 8s Email: lbishop@itascaisd.org or mail to PPP

123 N. College, Itasca, Tx 76055

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Senior Spotlight- Melissa Prosser

Reporter/Photographer Bekah Payne Artist Garrett Arellano

19-year-old Melissa Oleta Prosser, niece of Elden and Sue Prosser of Valley Mills, was born in Clifton, Texas on July 29, 1994. She cur-rently resides at PCHAS with her home parents An-drew and Cristen Rogers. Outgoing, sweet and funny are 3 words that are used to

describe her. She has one sister Brandy Prosser, who is 16. Melissa has attended Itasca since the first grade. She will always remember how “everyone helps you when you need help”. Melissa can often be found at Glitz and Glam-our where she works as a cosmetologist assistant and shampoo technician. Melissa is actively involved at First Presbyterian Church of Itasca. When she is not working or doing home-work, she is at band practice working hard to make it to state again this year. In her free time, Melissa enjoys watching sports and prac-ticing the art of cosmetology. She also loves playing with her dog Rader. Melissa’s favorite subject is history, alt-hough she really loves band too. Her favorite teachers are Mr. Middleton and Erika Hatridge. Melissa’s advice to the underclassmen is, “take your time, and do your best.” She lives by the quote, “be there for each other.” Melissa strives to make friends with every-one and wants to be nice to all. She plans to attend Hill College and get a general studies degree. She would like to own a salon somewhere in New Mexico and have a large family. Melissa’s favorite movie is The Note-book, her favorite food is Fettuccini Alfre-do, and she loves the Twilight Saga. She enjoys the small town feel simply because everybody knows everybody. Missy and Oleta are her nicknames

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, jer-seys, 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.

Senior Spotlight- Morgan Olney

Reporter/Photographer Peyton Cordell Artist Garrett Arellano

“Funny, interesting, and moti-vated” are the words to de-scribe 17-year-old Morgan Jo-Ann Olney. Born on March 29, 1996 in Bedford, Texas, proud parents; Micheal and Amy Olney wel-comed Morgan. However, she is

definitely not the only child in the house. She has five other siblings; Cameron Olney-20, Lucy Potts-14, Maddy Olney-13, Zane Olney-11, and Ella Olney-10. Morgan has attended Itasca ISD since the beginning of this year, and loves the feel of a small town and small school. She is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church Youth Group in Itasca. One thing Morgan loves about IHS, is how sweet and considerate all of the teach-ers are. Her favorite class is Government, along with her favorite teachers; Mr. Scott and Mr. Bishop. Morgan is in cosmetology school at Hill College and intends to continue her cosmetology career after gradua-tion. From there, she aspires to be a psychologist further down the road. During Morgan’s spare time, she spikes the volleyball, does hair, and reads. She adores the book “Stolen” by Lucy Christopher. As Morgan prepares to graduate, she leaves this advice to her underclassmen, “Don’t get caught up in drama.”

Meet the Teacher ;Jennifer Crosby

Reporter/ Photographer Jennifer Murray

Jennifer Crosby is a new face at IMS campus this year. She enjoys living in Itasca “I grew up in a small town like this” she said and loves the idea of raising her two children, Charley and Shelby here. She grew

up in a small town outside of Austin, Texas and graduat-ed from West Academy Fort Worth. She then decided to further her education at Tarleton in Stephenville, Texas, where she obtained her degree in education. She is a first year teacher, guiding seventh and eighth grade. It was her desire to be a teacher and to continue her own edu-cation. She stands by the motto “Learning is fun if you put your mind to it.”

Parent University / Open House Held in Conjunction At IHS

Time: 6-7:30 P.M. Held in the Special Event Center

Childcare provided

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2012 Graduate of IHS Earns Degree

Kendrick Carranza graduated from TSTC Waco campus on August 16, 2013. He earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Equipment Technology-Heavy Truck Specialization. He was on the President’s

Honor Roll with a 4.0 GPA for the summer 2013 term Ken’s proud parents are Amy Watson Carranza (Itasca graduate 1989) and Martin Carranza (Itasca graduate 1986). He is the grandson of Newman and Nancy Watson.

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.

Itasca Fire Department August 2013 Report

Type of Call City County Assist EMS 7 7 False Alarm 1 Grass/Brush Fire 2 MVC 1 7 Vehicle Fire 2 Other 1 Total Calls – 28 Calls YTD – 202 Mileage – 616 Members–27 Missed Call–0 Gallons/Water Used–14,570 Mutual Aid Given – Hillsboro (3x), Covington (1x), Grandview (1x) Mutual Aid Received – Hillsboro (1x), Covington (1x), Maypearl(1x), Grandview (2x)

Wampus Cats vs Wortham Reporter Adam Youngblood

The Wampus Cats took on Wortham last Friday night in Wortham. Itasca won the coin toss and kicked in the first. The Cats made an impressive defensive stop, forcing a turnover. To start on offense, #6 Brandon Farquhar threw a complete pass to #33 Gabriel Macias, and #22 Wayne Arellano ran the ball 30 yards. #6 Brandon Farquhar threw the ball into the end zone to #5 Taylor Minyard scoring a touchdown for Itasca. In the second, Wortham gained ground and took the lead by scoring two touchdowns, but #22 Wayne Arellano caught the two point pass conversion and ran it all the way back. The Wampus Cats ended the half 17-14. After the Cats scored another touchdown, Itasca’s defense was ready to work. The game was too close for comfort. Wortham had the last possession with a score of 27-24 in their favor. Next week is Itasca’s bi-week. On October 11, the Wampus Cats kick off their first district game against Italy in Itasca. Be at Patton Field at 7:30 to support your Varsity team.

Former NFL Players Continued from page

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Recent Deaths Mouser, Raymond Kent-

Kent was preceded in death by his Dad and Mother, Raymond and Hettie Mouser; niece, Debbie Brinick and nephew, Travis George. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Janice; a daughter, Kristy Mouser and son, Kyle Mouser of Ft. Worth; son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Justin, Julie, and Lawson Mouser of Car-rollton; sister and brother-in-law, June and Ben George of Hurst; nieces, Benjie Skur, Sherry Hammonds, Darla Clark, Brenda Walters, Deanna Gonzales, Casey Tanguay, Whitney Peters; nephews, Kevin George, Craig George, Brett Peters and Randy Reese; brother-in-law, Bradley Peters and wife, Cindy; sister-in-law,Beverly Reese and husband, Henry, several cousins and great nieces and nephews plus a host of wonderful friends.

Ray-mond Kent Mouser of Hillsboro, Texas, encircled by his loving family, left this life for his heaven-ly home on September 11, 2013. Kent was born in Vernon, Texas on February 23, 1937. He gradu-ated from Kress High School and

attended West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas. He met his future wife, Janice Peters on a flight from NY to Dallas. They were married in 1965 and moved to Kan-sas City, where he went to work for Federal Deposit In-surance Corporation (FDIC). Years later, he fulfilled his dream of moving back to Texas after retiring in 2005 and finding gorgeous acreage near Hillsboro, Texas, where he contentedly lived for the rest of his life. He loved spending time with his friends and family, and he enjoyed his ranch and animals. He was a loved and re-spected member of the community, and of the First Bap-tist Church of Hillsboro. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Clip & Mail with Check

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: ___________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ 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 Send check payable to: Itasca Ex-Student As-sociation, P.O. Box 324., Itasca, TX 76055 be-fore October 13, 2013.

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Local Church to Host Block Party

Saturday, October 5, 20013 Noon until 4pm, First Baptist Church Itasca,

107 S. Lamar in Itasca Will host an Open House and Block Party.

Hot dogs, sweet tea, fellowship, games Bounce house for the kids will be provided free of

charge. Then, members and guests will retreat to the sanctu-

ary from 4pm – 6pm For old fashioned come-as-you-are preaching, singing,

and fiddle playing. First Baptist Church Itasca hopes to get reacquainted

with its neighbors far and wide. The Public is invited.

Homecoming 2013 Saturday, October 26, 2013 the class of 1948 (our 65th

For Friday the 25

) will meet in the school cafeteria to have lunch together at a re-served table. Following the business meeting, we will as-semble in a place to be determined for visiting and remi-niscing

th

Questions: Bobby Deal 817-236-7587:817-734-5974.

, no plans have been made. You are on your own for the parade and football game.

Wampus Cat Bricks To purchase a Wampus Cat memorial bricks,

clip & mail the form below with a $50 check for each brick you are purchasing. For more in-

formation contact Karon Johnson @ 254-205- 8402.

IISD Brick Reservation Form _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Inscription is limited to 3 lines with 15 spaces on each line. Clip and send completed form

with a check to Ex-Student Association, P. O. Box 324, Itasca, TX 76055.

Itasca ISD Picture Dates Tuesday 10/8

Individual & Group Football- JH&HS Individual- PreK-12 & Staff

Tuesday 11/19 Individual & Group Cheerleaders JH&HS

Re-takes-PreK-12 & Staff Marching Band-Individual & Group

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Melvin’s Musings Dr. Melvin Curry Class of 1952

After finishing my physics and embryology classes and passing, I had just a few days before the summer semester. Our beautiful Lisa was born on May 28th

I continued totally in the dark. I failed the first test-terribly. My friend who had helped me in phys-ics tried to help me again. He told me that I needed to memorize the formulas and quit trying to figure it out. There were three legal size pages, full on both sides of formulas. I wrote them hundreds of times. Wore out pencils, used reams of paper, I was at the school library every morning at 6 a.m. when it opened. The chemistry teacher had her office in the library. I was in her face every morning, asking for her help. I kept reminding her what was at stake; my whole future for me and my family de-pended on it. I failed every test until the final-which I passed. She gave me a C. I have no doubt she gave it to me. She threw out all the other test grades. The second semester was easier. We got in the lab, and I actually passed this course. Inorganic Chemistry was just a roadblock leading to greater things.

and when I went to sign up for Organic Chem-

istry, the teacher looked at me and said, “You can’t pass this course.” She said, “It’s been too long since you took Inorganic Chemistry”, and I would need to repeat it. I told her that I was admitted to medi-cal school, and this is the only class I lacked. It all depended on this. I had no time to take another class. She said, “But you can’t pass it”. I said, “Just let me in; I have got to pass it.” She admitted me with no hope whatsoever. The first class I could not remember anything. After class, I told her I knew it had been a long time, but I had never heard any-thing like this. She said, “That is what I was trying to tell you, it is not taught like you learned it be-fore.”

This Day in History 1209-Pope Innocent II crowns King Otto of Wittelsbach, of Germa-ny. 1537-First complete English-language Bible printed (the Matthew Bible) translations by William Tyndale, Miles Coverdale. 1636-In Massachusetts, Plymouth Colony’s 1st

1895-Horace Rawlins wins 1 law drafted

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1900-Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure “Problem of Thor Bridge” US Open golf tournament

1922-First time the entire World Series is broadcasted over the radio (WJS &WGY) Facts taken from www.historyorb.com

Middle School Pep Rally Reporter Adam Youngblook

Photographer Aleigha Rogriguez

The Junior High rang with ex-citement as they ran to the gym for their pep rally. The combined team of seventh and eighth grad-ers marched out with pride as the Itasca Fight song played. The

cheerleaders cheered for the players, encouraging them to fight on. Making it fun, the Junior High had a little contest. The contestants had to pop a balloon between them. Mrs. McCue and Mrs. Crosby, the twins, popped the balloon first. The crowd cheered with excitement as the cheerleaders did one last amazing stunt. The Junior High Wampus Cats left school smiling, and were determined to win.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken 208 South Hill Street, Itasca, TX

254.687.2603 Hours: Monday – Friday: 5AM-9PM

Saturday: 7AM-9PM Sunday: 10AM-9PM

Breakfast served Monday-Saturday Purchase can be made with EBT card.

Larger orders please call 20-30 min ahead, if able to.

Discount pricing is available for large orders or any type of large events.

Can also accommodate larger orders with chicken cooked in regular or cajun batter.

Calling All Ex-Students of Itasca

High! The Ex-Students Committee will be hosting an “Ex's Flag Football Game” the Saturday after homecom-ing, 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.

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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.

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

October 5 Open 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 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.

PartyGuy2U Hometown Discount

Weekend 2 hr party…$209.00---30% off Week Day 2hr party…$157.00---30% off

20 mile radius of Itasca 16 Player inside Mobile Video Game Theater

You can add Lazer Tag up to 16 players Regular Weekend Price $299.99 Regular Week Day Price $225.99

Contact Brian Payne:254-707-0421

Habitat for Humanity News Release

Hill County Habitat for Humanity will have a booth at the Whitney Pioneer Days Saturday, October 5th

Hill County Genealogical Society

, in downtown Whitney. Stuffed Baked Potatoes and Cold Drinks will be sold plus Raffle Tickets on a variety of items to be given away at a drawing in November. All proceeds go to the con-struction of the next Habitat Home to be built in Itasca. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

The Hill County Genealogical Society will meet Monday, October 7th,

at 6 pm in the Hill County Courthouse Annex at 126 South Covington Street in Hillsboro. Anyone inter-ested in tracing family history or any phase of Genealogy is invited to attend. Refreshments and fellowship follow after the program. For further information, please call Cleo Young Davis, HCGS Program Chairman, and leave a mes-sage which will be returned after 5 pm: 254-582-3603.

Seven Sisters Bake Shoppe 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.

The Seven Sisters

For Sale 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

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.

G&M Homecoming Mums & Garters G&M Designs will be taking Homecoming 2013 mum & garter orders. Our deadline for orders is October 15th

Brittany Cockerham,

. We will NOT accept any orders after this date. A deposit will be required within 2 days of ordering. Orders must be paid in full before pick up/delivery. We accept cash, check, credit/debit, and Paypal. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to your business. Contact: Gabby at 254-205-3969 or Megan at 254-266-0383 for prices.

Owner of Glitz & Glamour

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

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Paw Print Press 123 N. College Itasca, Texas 76055

Wampus Cats of the

Week Reporter/Photographer Jennifer Murray

Wampus Cat of the Week goes to our amazing bus drivers: Patty Miller, Obie Massey, Will Johnson, Gary Cotton, Anna Carr, and Aliza Dugas. Each day they get up early, put on a bright face for what may come their way. During school hours, they inspect their buses, insuring that their passengers reach their destinations safely. If you happen to see a bus driver, shake their hand and give them a cheery Thank You. Keep up the good work Bus Drivers.