Central Baptist Church) As the Annual 8:30 A.M.-8:45 A.M

Paw Print Press Proudly Serving Itasca “The Big Little Town” since 1997 Itasca, Texas 76055 Vol. 2009 Issue #18 May 1, 2009 Itascans Prepare for Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Street Dance Features Sunny Sauceda

After many months Cinco De Mayo Festival of preparation, May 2, 2009…..19th Annual Celebration Itascans will be up bright and early to 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Booth And Stage Setup cheer the floats in the 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Parade Line-Up Cinco de Mayo parade (Central Baptist Church) as the annual 8:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Judging Of Parade celebration gets 9:00 a.m. Parade Begins underway at 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Introduction Of Royal Court Saturday, May 2. Welcoming From Matt Fehnel/Mayor and James Parade line up will Bouldin/President of Cinco De Mayo Committee start at 8:00 a.m. in 10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Speakers front of Central Baptist Lorenzo Chavez/Mike Martinez Church on Monroe St. Everyone is urged to decorate a 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Itasca Folklorice Dancers (Small) trailer or truck and join in the fun. The parade will wind 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Baby Contest through downtown Itasca and end at the stage area at 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Music Performance (TBA) Main and Hill Sts. There are events scheduled during the 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Itasca Folklorico Dancers day that are sure to please everyone including a large (2nd Group) variety of goodies to eat. The celebration will culminate Continued on page 2 with the crowning of the royal court at 9:00 p.m. and the street dance featuring Sunny Sauceda. Whitney Hosts Baseball Team Makes Play-Off Healthy Woman Program Press Release

The May 12 Healthy Woman program will be presented by Glenn Gray, LMSW, Chaplain, Hospice of The Heart of Whitney. In conjunction with National Caregivers Week, Glenn will be bringing the program titled, “Caregiver: Batteries Not Included.” The program and Free lunch will be at the Whitney Church of Christ, Lincoln St., Whitney, Texas beginning at 12:00. The meal is provided by Hospice of The Heart and Hill Regional Hospital. Care giving today is fundamentally different than it The Wampus Cat Baseball will play in their first was in the Biblical times when the commandment to playoff games in many years next week. Until their 6 Honor thy Mother and Father was given. People died at a straight district wins this season they had gone 3 years much younger age and often times without the benefits of without a win. Many of those defeats had also been medication and the advanced medical technologies of scoreless games. The team will play a practice playoff today. Continued on page 2 game in Frost at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1. Page 2 May 1, 2009 Paw Print Press Churches of Itasca Itasca Ministerial Alliance Sat. May 9 9:00 a.m. Presbyterian Church Bethlehem Missionary Baptist W. Spurgeon 687-2800 Central Baptist Church 401 E. Monroe 687-2343 Itasca Zoning Committee Meeting Church of Christ 200 N. Aquilla 687-2774 2nd Monday of Month 6:00 p.m. - 136 N. Hill St. First Baptist Church 107 S. Lamar 687-2783 Itasca City Council Meeting First Presbyterian Church 106 N. Lamar 687-2243 Monday, May 18, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. First United Methodist Main & King St. 687-2475 Loveview Baptist Church FM 2959 East of I-35 Itasca ISD School Board Meeting Second Baptist Church 120 W. Marrion 687-9134 May 11 & May 25 7:00 p.m. Shiloh Community Church 254-582-0487 Chamber of Commerce Meeting St. John Missionary Baptist 506 S. Weaver 687-2821 rd Business Meeting May 25 3 Day Worship Center 107 E. Adams 214 564-2185 Itasca Nursing Home Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Volunteer Fire Department Meetings Everyone Welcome Monday Evening 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monday of Month Business Meeting - 7:00 p.m. rd Central Baptist Church 3 Monday of Month Fire Training - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 Worship 10:50 a.m. Cinco de Mayo Events R.A.’s & G.A.’s (1st-6th) - Youth (7th-12th) 5:00 p.m. Continued from page 1 Sunday Evening Worship 6:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday - Ladies’ Bible Study 10:45-12:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Music Performance Wednesday - Supper 6:00 p.m. ($2.00 ea. w/$10.00 max/family) Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. - Youth (7th-12th) 7:00 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Itasca Folklorico Kids’ Choir 7:00 p.m. website - itascacbc.org Dancers 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Amateur Hour First United Methodist Church 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Closing of Street Guaranteed no-nap Preaching, or double your doubt Clean-up back. Where Worship Is Joyous 7:30 p.m. Doors Open for Dance Experience the energy of God’s promise in a beautiful, Buy Pre-Sale Tickets 4:00-5:00 p.m. only historic sanctuary. DJ Music By DJ Larry D & DJ Joe C Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:50 a.m. 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Ray Robles and Pueblo Band 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Crowning Of Royal Court Itasca Church of Christ 9:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Street Dance W/Sunny Sauceda 200 N. Aquilla St. 10:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. DJ Music Are we taking a test without reading the book? 12:00 a.m. Clean Up

That is exactly what many are doing when it comes to the ***EOAC (Drug Rally) Will have a booth set-up in Bible. They go by what they feel, think, or what others have front of the Rotary Room. Please visit it. told them, but have never read for themselves the complete Healthy Women Program book. This is the most important test you will ever take! Continued from page 1 Won't you join us at the Itasca church of Christ? We meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am for Bible classes One thing that hasn’t changed is the fact that family and at 10:45 am for worship, and at 5:00 pm for worship. caregivers are the first care givers. We also meet at 7:00 pm on Wednesday for Bible study. All Family care giving is the act of assisting someone are welcome. you care about who is chronically ill or disabled and who is no longer able to care for themselves. It is in First Presbyterian Church these times that the primary care giver, the family

9:15 - 9:45 Fellowship Time in Barton Hall and/or family members, need support. 9:45-10:30 Sunday School all Ages 10:50-Worship Service Mr. Gray will bring insight about care giving and how it affects the care givers, emotionally and often Crossroads (Praise & Worship Band) - Sunday 6 p.m. times physically. Hospice of The Heart staff will be KFC (Kids For Christ) - Sunday 6:30 Fellowship Hall present to provide information about their services Youth Fellowship grades 7-12 Sun. 6:30 - 3rd floor and resources available to the community. Exercise Classes - Sr. Citizens Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m. Reservations are necessary and can be made by Ladies Bible Studies calling the Healthy Woman office at Hill Regional 2nd Monday morning & 3rd Thursday evening ea. month Hospital, Becky Jones at 254-580-8887. Space is limited Angel Food Ministry Host Site - 686-2243 so please make your reservations no later than May 8. www.fpcitasca.org Page 3 May 1, 2009 Paw Print Press Baby Brother Itasca Graduate HCG to Meet in Welcomed Home Honored With Hubbard Press Release Accounting Award Mrs. Martha Bell, Genealogist for Press Release the Historic Hubbard High School, will be the guest speaker at the Monday, May 4 meeting of the Hill County Genealogical Society. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in gene- alogy and history. Mrs. Bell is a na- tive Texan who has spent her entire life in Hill and Navarro Counties. She is an educated genealogist who currently supervises the Genealogi- cal Department of the Historic Hubbard High School as a volunteer. She will share some of her ex- periences in genealogical and historical research.

The Genealogical Department of Matthew Shawn Hernandez the Historic Hubbard High School April 18, 2009 11:39 a.m. Taylor Seaman Strona, a was developed by Mrs. Frances Sav- 7 lbs. 5 ozs. 19¼ inches 2002 graduate of Itasca High age Gremillion. Mrs. Gemillion, who Proud parents School, was recently presented now resides in Dallas, will be in at- Donielle & Shawn Hernandez a special accounting award at tendance, and will be recognized for Big Sister Hardin-Simmons University. her contributions in preserving Hill Mackenzie Jay Hernandez Mrs. Strona has attended County History by the Hill County Grandparents the Abilene University since Genealogical Society and the Hill Tonto & Mary Ann Hernandez January of 2007. She has main- County Historical Commission. Donnie & Barbara Petrash tained a 4.0 grade-point aver- The Hill County Genealogical So- ciety normally meets in Hillsboro on all of Itasca age and will graduate in May. She was recognized at the the first Monday of each month Come and Get It 20th annual Lowell W. and unless that Monday is a holiday. The Mildred C. Queen Kelley Col- June meeting will be held at the Hill $$$$$$$ lege of Business Scholar County Courthouse Annex dining Reporter Mary Maddox Awards Program, receiving the room at 126 South Covington Street Outstanding Accounting Stu- on Monday, June 1, at 6:30 pm. The Texas Comptroller's office holds dent Award for 2009. Membership in the Society is $18.00 abandoned and unclaimed property re- She was also among 13 Har- a year and includes a quarterly, ported by businesses and financial institu- din-Simmons students who “Hill County Crossroads”. For more tions until its owners or their legal heirs were recently nominated to the information call Cleo Young Davis, claim it. The following Itascans have money. Who’s Who Among American VP/Program Chairman, at 254-582- To claim it go to Students in Colleges and Uni- 3603 after 6 p.m. http://www.window.state.tx.us/up search versities. The Hill County Genealogical So- and print the claim form. Taylor is the daughter of ciety wishes to thank Mr. Herb Tanya Seaman of Itasca and Horn, Chairman, and the members Daniel Bason, William Bassett, Mike Seaman of Whitney. of the Hubbard Community Affairs Joe Brooks, Martha Bayse, She and her husband, Mark, Association, Inc., for inviting us to Leonard Bennett, A. W. Brown have one son, Logan, who at- Hubbard and to the Historic Hub- Jason Billingsley, Ray Botello, tends Itasca Elementary bard High School located at 300 NW th Kevin A. Brown, David Bourland, School. 6 St.. Please come and join us for Carrie Lee Bowman, Lucretia L. Brown this special occasion. Page 4 May 1, 2009 Paw Print Press Paw Pals Instruct Youngsters about Pets Care Press Release Hill County Paw Pals volunteers Cherie, Jillian, and Nicole Luttrell along with their five pound Chi- huahua named “Piper” and 260 pound Giant Mastiff named “Beau” provided an educational program to Wesley Academy of First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro. The preschoolers were taught that pets come in all sizes and colors and need love and care. Pic- tured with the preschoolers are teachers Nicole Burkett, Kasey Watson, Anna Wines, Ruth Burkett, Marilyn Hill, Paw Pals volunteer Mike Hendricks and presenter Cherie Luttrell. Kneeling with the Chihuahua “Piper” is Jillian Luttrell. Not pictured is Nicole Luttrell. Young girl standing with “Beau,” the Giant Mas- tiff, is Saige Brown. Card of Thanks Calendar of Upcoming Events

The Itasca Volunteer Fire Department would like May 1 & 2 – Regional Track Meet Nacogdoches to thank everyone for their continued support of the May 2 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration IVF especially during the recent fund raising activi- May 4 – School Holiday ties. May 4 – Hill County Genealogical Society - Hubbard “Each dime that citizens donated during the “Fill May 5 – School Class Pictures the Helmet” event will go toward payments on May 8/9 – UIL State Meet - Austin equipment or toward the purchase of new equipment May 9 - 7:00 p.m. Junior/Senior Prom – SEC that is needed to keep our community safe,” new IVF May 9 – 9 a.m. Ministerial Alliance Presbyterian Church Business Manager John Griscavage said. May 11-15 - Senior Exam Week A very special thank you also goes to the city hall May 11 – Zoning Committee Meeting 6 p.m. City Hall employees who joined with the IVF Auxiliary to bake May 11 – IISD Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m. Library and sell items at the two very successful bake sales. May 12 – Healthy Woman Program Thank you everyone. Itasca Volun- May 14 - 9:45 a.m. IHS Awards Ceremony- SEC teer Firemen May 14 - 7:00 p.m. Senior Awards SEC & IVF Auxiliary May 15 - 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Blood Drive - IHS parking lot First United Methodist Church of Itasca May 17 - 6:00 p.m. – Baccalaureate Central Baptist Church May 18 – City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Municipal Courtroom Presents May 19 - 7:00 p.m. Band Concert SEC “THE WORLD’S OLD- EST FAMILY FEUD” Trailer for Sale 4000 Year Old War 16 ft. Extra Heavy Duty Car Hauler with ramps & spare Islam vs. Israel tire - $850 – 254-854-0595 Part I Sunday, May 3 @ 10:50 a.m. IISD Booster Club Meeting Tuesday May 5 Please Come Join Us! IISD Library 7:00 p.m. The club will vote on next year’s officers. All who are in- Garage Sale terested in helping our young people are welcome to join the 115 Minnie Dr. – Sat., May 9 8 a.m. - ? Booster Club. For more information, call Felicia Coleman at Lots of Plus Size Clothes & Extras 254-687-2922 ext. 156. Lab Pups for Sale AKC Black Males & Females Big Yard Sale Wormed, Shots, Dewclaws Removed Saturday, May 2 8 a.m. - ? $400 - Parents are super hunting dogs. 103 E. Spurgeon in Itasca by the Park Ready to go May 2 817-360-6105 or 254-366-1699 Page 5 May 1, 2009 Paw Print Pres

Page 6 May 1, 2009 Paw Print Press Itasca April Police Blotter

4-1 – Report of assault – Citation issued – 100 blk. N. 4-13 – Traffic stop (Speeding 40mph/30mph) – Vehicle College St. impounded – Arrest made (Possession of controlled sub- 4-1 – Assisted HCSO (Drug stop) – 700 blk. S. Hill St. stance Group 3 < 28 grams, small amount marijuana, 4-2 – Suspicious activity – FM 66 east of Itasca ISD possession of handgun (9mm) while carrying drugs) 4-2 – Criminal mischief (air let out of bicycle) 800 blk. Black/male 22) – 100 blk. N. Hill St. E. Wilkerson St. 4-14 – Report of a found dog (Gray/white Great Dane) – 4-2 – Traffic stop (Speeding 40mph/30mph) – Arrest 500 blk. K Lane DWI 2nd offense (Hispanic/male 44) Open container, 4-14 – Animal complaint (Dead squirrels – Possible poi- Urinated in public, Failure to cooperate citations issued son) 500 blk. E. Wilkerson St. – 800 blk. S. Hill St. 4-15 – Criminal trespass warning issued (His- 4-2 – Report of threats/retaliation concerning assault– panic/female 38) – 300 blk. E. Harris St. 200 blk. N. Hill St. 4-15 – Report of theft (>$50<$500) – 100 blk. E. Main 4-2 – Suspicious activity (Open door at resident) – 100 4-15 – Traffic stop (Loud music) Driver fled on foot – blk. S. Weaver St. Vehicle impounded – 300 blk. S. Front St. 4-4 – Reckless driver report – I-35W northbound mm 8 4-16 – Assisted HCSO (Warrant Service) White/male – 4-5 – Report of threats against life (Debt) – S. Hill & E. 700 blk. E. Main St. South Sts. 4-16 – Terroristic threat (Telephone) – 300 blk. E. South 4-5 – Gas spill – 1200 blk. S. Files St. 4-17 – Responded to 911 call – 600 blk. S. Files St. 4-5 – Trash in roadway – 500 blk. N. Hill St. 4-17 – Investigate possible theft of service – 200 blk. S. 4-5 – Traffic stop (Running stop sign) Vehicle im- King St. pounded Citations for no drivers license/no insurance 4-17 – Assisted HCSO (Vehicle/pedestrian accident) – I- (Hispanic/male 19) – Spurgeon & S. Hill Sts. 35W southbound mm 11 ½ 4-6 – Identity theft – 300 blk. E. Wilkerson St. 4-18 – Assisted HCSO (Vehicle accident) – FM 66 & 4-6 – Assault report (Warning issued) – 700 blk. E. HCR 4423 Wilkerson St. 4-19 – Traffic stop (Speeding 80mph/65mph)Vehicle 4-6 – Assisted HCSO (Accident) – Hwy 81 & FM 67 impounded – No drivers liscense/no insurance (His- 4-6 – Traffic stop (Speeding 76mph/65mph) Vehicle im- panic/male 33) – I-35W southbound mm 7 pounded No drivers license/no insurance (Hispanic/male 25) – I-35W southbound HS Freshmen Orientation 4-6 – Traffic stop (Disorderly conduct/Urinating in pub- Press Release lic) Citations & Warrant arrest served -McLennan County (White/male 23) – FM 66 & HCR 4426 All incoming freshmen and their parents 4-7 – Report of people smoking marijuana & Loud mu- are invited to high school orientation Tues- sic – S. Lamar St. day, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the library. Higher 4-7 – Traffic stop (Speeding 94mph/65mph) Arrest DWI education, Texas Grant, Top 10%, course 2nd offense (White/male 44) – I-35W northbound mm 7 work and schedules, financial aid and ex- 4-8 – Accident-No injuries (1 vehicle fled the scene) – pectations will be discussed. 1200 blk. S. Files St. Mother's Day Cakes 4-9 – Assisted EMS (Sick motorist) – I-35W mm 7 Beautifully decorated, heart-shaped Mother's 4-10 – Traffic accident – 2 vehicles – 1 person trans- ported to Hill Regional – 100 blk. S. Hill St. Day cakes. Homemade and delicious! $20 each. Call 4-11 – Minor traffic accident – FM 66 & I-35W exit or see Joy Anderson at 254-205-0467 to order. All 4-12 – Welfare concern (Assisted nursing home with orders must be received by Thursday, May 8. power outage) – 600 blk. S. Files St. 4-12 – Welfare check – 100 blk. S. Weaver St. Garage Sale 4-12 – Animal complaint (Loose dog) – 700 blk. Mill St. Saturday, May 1, 8 am til ???? Elm Street in 4-13 – Suspicious activity – 300 blk. E. South St. Hillsboro right across from First United Methodist 4-13 – Vehicle impounded – Abandoned in old lumber Church. Money is being raised to send Children to yard barn summer camp. 4-13 – Assisted citizen – Fingerprints – 100 blk. N. Hill Thank You For Your Support! Page 7 May 1, 2009 Paw Print Press Recent Deaths

Branscome, Lucille - Lucille Harper Branscome, 89, of Hillsboro died March 7, 2009, at a Hillsboro hospital. She was born November 7, 1919, in Osceola, daughter of Will J. and Fleta Hamilton Harper. She attended Mayfield schools and graduated from Itasca High School. She then attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for two years, majoring in religious education. Due to the economic situation of World War II, she left her studies at the seminary and returned to Hillsboro, where she was employed by the law office of Herman Eastland Jr. and Conway Carmichael at Corsicana Production Credit Association. On June 16, 1942, she married William Oscar (W. O.) Branscome in Hillsboro. After a few years in Monahans and Waxahachie, the couple returned to Hillsboro, where she had lived for 55 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hillsboro, she served as Sunday School De- partment director and taught Sunday school for 62 years. As a Bible study teacher, she was also leader of the Eloise Cauthen Circle and served as vacation Bible school teacher, each for 35 years. She chaired numerous church committees, including benevolence, personnel and missions. In her later years, she traveled and sang with Homeward Bound Singers. As a servant leader, she gave her time and talents to many civic and philanthropic organizations. As a life member of Texas Congress of PTAs, she served as president of Hillsboro City Council of PTAs and on the State of Texas PTA Board of Directors, District 9, for 10 years. She was a Girl Scout troop leader for 15 years and neighborhood chairman for Hillsboro. While serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Bluebonnet Girl Scout Council for nine years, she was presented the highest award for volunteer service. She was a life member of Monday Review Federated Women's Club, serving two terms as president. As a life member of the Capitol District Federated Women’s Clubs, she served as a member of its board of directors for almost 20 years. In 1985, the Ameri- can Heart Association (AHA) honored her by founding an Infant Heart Research Project at U. T. Southwest Medical Center in her name. This honor was bestowed upon her for 25 years of service as memorial chairman for the Hill County Division of AHA. Also in 1985, she was recognized as Regional and State of Texas Volunteer of the Year. Other boards and committees on which she served included Hillsboro Heritage League, Hill County Arts Committee, Bond’s Alley, Hillsboro Historical Society and Cell Block Museum. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, J. D. Harper; one sister, Allene Seldomridge; and one stepson, B. J. Branscome. Survivors include: two daughters, Judy Watson and husband, Frank, of Dumas and Jane Hanna and husband, Robert, of Richardson; two sisters, Leola Tinsley of Corsicana and Mozelle Wooten of Hillsboro; one brother, Ralph S. Harper and wife, Rosemary, of Greenville; four granddaughters, Kelly Legg and husband, Peyton, of Dumas, Kandi Dodson and husband, Jared, of Canadian, Kristen Hanna of Dallas and Meredith Hanna of Richardson; one stepgranddaughter, Barbara Raney of Galveston; two great-grandsons, James and John Legg; and one great- granddaughter, Mackensie Dodson. Funeral services were held March 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Hillsboro with Rev. Ken James and her nephew, Dr. Bill Tinsley, officiating. Burial was at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 271, Hillsboro, TX 76645; or charity of one’s choice.

Whitson, Jim - Jimmy Earl (Jim) Whitson, 64, of Itasca passed away March 19, 2009, at Trinity Mission Nursing Home in Italy. He was born April 15, 1944, in Waxahachie, son of the late Earl and Inez Beaver Whitson. He grew up in Milford, where he attended school. He remained close friends with his schoolmates throughout his life and also had many friends in Itasca, where he had lived and worked for over 25 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Milford. He and his wife, Debbie, who preceded him in death January 8, 2009, loved each of their friends and family members and were very appreciative of all the love and concern extended to them during the difficulties of the last year. He was also preceded in death by one stepson, Cody Scott Allen in 1996; brother-in-law, John McAlpin July 6, 2008; and parents, Earl and Inez Whitson. Survivors include: one daughter, Melissa Whitson of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Anna McAlpin of Whitney; two nephews, David McAlpin of Seattle, Washington and Greg McAlpin of Magnolia; a special lifelong friend, Caro- lyn Murphy of Milford; and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held March 21, 2009, at Clayton Kay-Vaughan Funeral Home Chapel in Itasca with Rev. Sam Houston officiating. Burial was at Itasca Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mickey Cheatham, Ken Cheatham, Jimmy Charles Wray, James Hugh Major, Ronny Kimbrell and Loren Weaver. Memorials may be made to Ameri- can Cancer Society; Cody Allen Scholarship Fund, 963 FM 2959, Hillsboro, TX 76645; or a charity of one’s choice. Page 8 May 1, 2009 Paw Print Press Recent Deaths

Matthews, Don – Mr. Don Lynn Matthews of Itasca kept his appointment with God the Father April 7, 2009, at 2:40 a.m. He was born to Amos and Bertha Shaw Matthews September 16, 1938. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Amos and Bertha Matthews; beloved sister, Freddie Mae; four brothers, Amos Matthews Jr., M. C. Matthews, Melvin W. Matthews and Cleamon L. Matthews; and his heart, his daughter, Patricia Delaine (Cissy Kate). Survivors include: his wife, Danielle, of Sherman Oaks, California; three sons, Don Lynn (Choo) Matthews Jr. of Oakland, California, Donald Amos Matthews of North Hollywood, California and Anthony Matthews of Rialto, California; one daughter, Donna Marie Matthews of Riverside, California; numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren; special niece, Gloria; special cousin, Elneta; three brothers, James E. Matthews, Billy G. Matthews and Ross E. Matthews; one sister, Kathryn Guy; and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held April 11, 2009, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Itasca. Burial was at Luke Tipton Cemetery.

Searcy, Jerome – Mr. Jerome Remont Searcy, 28, of Itasca went home to be with the Lord April 18, 2009. He was born December 30, 1980, in Roswell, New Mexico, son of Ruby J. Searcy. He graduated from Itasca High School in 2000 and shortly afterwards married Dana Harris August 18, 2000. He loved playing sports, especially football, and was known for his laughter and smile. Survivors include: his wife, Dana Searcy; two daughters, Chelsea Searcy, age 11, and Fayth Searcy, age seven; one son, Jacoby Searcy, age five; mother, Ruby Searcy; one brother, Tyrone Hafford and wife, Heather Hafford; one sister, Jerrica McGill; grand- mother, Adline Smith; father figure, Ollie McGill; nine nieces; three nephews; five aunts; four uncles; 21 cousins; and a host of friends. Memorial services were held April 24, 2009, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Itasca. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Clayton Kay-Vaughan Funeral Home in Itasca.

Enriquez, Christy - Christy Enriquez was born June 14, 1970 and passed away at home on April 21, 2009 surrounded by her family and friends. She fought a battle against cancer giving it the fight of her life. Christy was a loving daughter, mother, sister and aunt. She lived most of her life in Itasca before moving to Hillsboro. Christy enjoyed life and never took it for granted. She loved to watch her son, Johnny play sports and loved to ride around with her daughter, Stephanie listening to music. Father, Johnny Acosta Enriquez; sister Barbara Enriquez and several aunts and uncles preceded her in death. Survivors include mother, Claudia Enriquez; long-time companion Rodrick Spencer; daughter Stephanie Gonzales, and companion Timothy Potter; son Johnny Acosta Enriquez II, all of Hillsboro and granddaughter, Karyna West; best friend and caregiver Sharon Dominguez and husband Larry of Itasca; sisters, Marsha Enriquez of somewhere in Texas; Brenda Enriquez; Gina Enriquez and brother Dennis Enriquez all of Ocean Side, CA.; grandparents Leon and Myra Sorenson of Fort Worth; niece Cassie Dominguez and Jesus Perales; nephew Larry R. Dominguez; great nephew Roy Perales all of Itasca; many aunts, uncles and cousins; long-time friends Dale and Emily Stanley. For Sale Deep Freezer {Haier} Have Manual/Temp. Control Interior & Exterior Drain Plug – May 2009 Menu Vinyl Coated Wire Basket First Presbyterian Church-Itasca Order Date: Tuesday, May 12, 9:00am until noon Dimensions 28' Wide X 33' Tall Distribution Day: Sat. May 30, 9:00am – 10:00am 2 Yrs. Old Great Shape www.angelfoodministries.com Call 254-687-2467 Kim Boxes $30, $28, $24, $35 Specials $21, $22, $23 Page 9 May 1, 2009 Paw Print Press Do You Remember...?–“The Sun-Bonnet” Columnist Carl Sweeney When we hear the word bonnet, it brings back memories of the time when our mothers and grandmothers wore what was actually a sun-bonnet. It covered the ladies’ heads and necks to prevent sunburn. Webster describes it as a hat that is held in place by a ribbon, tied under the chin. The bonnet in our country was worn mostly by farm women when they were in the fields or doing weekly wash. However, there were dress bonnets and hats also. The old work bonnets were made at home on the old Treadle Sewing Machine. They were made from flour or feed sacks, or gingham. The bonnet, like the apron, had other uses as well. It was used to gather eggs, berries, or vegetables from the garden. The bonnet was hot and uncom- fortable in the summer and it ruined your curls or hairdo, if you had one. The curls one had made by sticking the curling irons down a coal oil lamp and made the dangling curls. It seems ironic that back then we did everything we could to prevent sunburn, now we deliberately jump into the tanning bed to get one. In the past the hat or sunbonnet was worn for many reasons and had many different names and uses. The hats have been called caps, turbans, a chapeau, toque, cloche, pillbox and others. Sometimes when thinking of women’s headgear, the question invariably arises: is it a necessity or a frivolous accessory? When we ex- amine the history of the device it has obviously been both. The headgear for women began years ago when the church decided that it was proper to cover the heads of the distaff side. During the latter part of the 18th century the hat making process left the home, and was taken over by the milliners. At first, they were more like stylists than milliners. The term “milliner” came from Milan, Italy, where fine hats were made from high quality straw. In 1780, the English black silk taf- feta calash, and the white cotton bonnet were introduced. After the French Revolution, cotton was introduced as a fashion fabric. Turbans were introduced in the 1790s by the English. In 1792 came a hat with a sharp crown, similar to a witch’s hat. In 1800, the bonnet du jour was a woven straw hat. By 1830 the hats, bonnets, turbans, etc. came larger and sometimes with a veil. By the 1840s, the brim size decreased and a “Barolette” or ribbon frill was attached to cover the back of the neck. The neck being considered erogenous. In the middle of the 1860s came the American sunbonnet, and the Canadian Fanchon, also at this time came the parasol as an accessory. Some more styles or varia- tions at that time were the Canadian “Three Story Flower Pots.” Then in the 1890s the trend became masculine, the “Boaters”, Trilbys, and the Canadian mannish style sport- ing hat. In the early Edwardian Period, 1901-1907, the ladies silhouette was dressed to take on an “S” shape. Also popular about this time was the Toque, or brimless hat. In 1911, the hats became larger, sometimes reaching to a woman’s shoulders. It was then that the hat pin became popular. Besides holding on the hat, the long pin doubled as a weapon of defense for the ladies. During World War I, hairstyles became smaller and hats became simpler. It was considered unpatriotic to dwell on ones appearance more than the war effort. The American Fancy straw hat with flow- ers came along about 1912, also the black silk faille hat, and from 1920 to 1940, the “cloche”. We cannot name all of the hats and styles over the years, but some of the more interesting ones were the Canadian Tyrolean, the Halo Halo, Canadian Pink Straw, doll hat 1942, the “V” for Victory with a rhinestone pin in 1945, the American Pancake Straw in 1950, also the “Coolie” in the 50s and one of my favorites was the “Pillbox”. Then from the 1960s and beyond, the French black straw Bretton, Canadian blue satin, Cocktail hat, and the American black leather helmet. I am sure today’s column has been boring for the men, but sometimes we must cater to the ladies. I thought the following poem was appropriate for today’s story. Grandma’s Old Sunbonnet by Francis Carter

Grandma’s old sunbonnet She wore it in the garden She wore it to feed the chickens Hung on a nail by the kitchen door. When she was hoeing weeds, When the eggs she would gather, It was always very handy Or when she picked vegetables For all her chores on the farm, If she had to do a chore So her family she could feed. In all the sunny weather.

It was made from flowered print It always came in handy She never wore her sunbonnet And trimmed with pretty lace. When to the berry patch she went, When Sunday came around. It had a big wide brim For it was hot out in the sun She wore a nice fancy hat, To keep the sun from her face. And many hours there she spent. For in Church she would be found.

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Wampus Cat of the Week Sylvia Rodriguez Special of the Week Cinco de Mayo Folklorico Dance Instructor “Everyone looks forward to the Reporter Chelsea Rodriguez annual Cinco de Mayo Celebra- tion. There is always lots of food, From making costume accessories fun and friends in downtown to teaching dance steps, Sylvia Rod- Itasca. The dancers are a big hit riguez has done it all, being the in- with the crowds and they perform structor of Itasca’s Cinco de Mayo all over the county.” Folkloric Dancers. She has taught two generations of Itasca’s citizens as well as her children and grandchil- 2008 Focus SE dren. Along with working a regular Automatic, Loaded job, Sylvia continues to add extra dance practice to her busy schedule as performance days draw nearer to make sure each dance is perfection. This year with a total of 32 students rang- ing from 4 to 18, she is look- ing forward to surprising the citizens of Itasca during this Cinco de Mayo celebra- Fuel Saver! tion with new dances and Only $10,985 costumes.

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