Paw Print Press Proudly Serving Itasca “The Big Little Town” Since 1997 Itasca, Texas 76055 Vol. 2018 Issue #36 September 7, 2018 Inspiration From Itasca Homecoming 2018 Schedule Reporter: Heather Martin Friday, September 21 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Steak Luncheon fundraiser at Central Baptist Church 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Itasca Depot Open with Refresh- ments 2:00 p.m. Early School Release/ Parade lineup 3:00 p.m. Parade Begins/Pep Rally to follow at Lawless Park 4:00 p.m. Ex-Student Association Business Meeting and Recognition of Class of ‘68 at Itasca Community Center, corner of Hill & Main St. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Steak Former Itasca graduate Shayna Russo is truly an Dinner fundraiser at Itasca ISD Cafeteria inspiration story for her generation. Now attending The 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Football game vs. Inspired Vi- University of North Texas in Denton (UNT) this fall she sion has finally found her forever family. 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Fellowship & Refreshments for all Ex Formally, in child protective services (CPS), she was -Students at Itasca ISD Cafeteria recently adopted by Andrew and Christen Rogers of Saturday, September 22 Itasca in early August. Russo who was in the foster care 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Itasca Depot Open with Refresh- system for over two years was placed in the Presbyteri- ments an Children’s Home and Services (PCHAS) in Itasca, Texas by her father in December of 2014 and then later again by CPS in February of 2016. Public Notice “When my dad placed me there I was really happy to The City of Itasca will hold a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on be out of my house and I could be a normal kid. Then September 17, 2018 at City of Itasca, 136 N Hill St, CPS placed me there I just felt an overwhelming sense Itasca, TX 76055 to consider adopting a proposed tax of relief and peace because I knew I was going to be rate for tax year 2018. The proposed tax rate is okay,” said Russo. 0.498300 per $100 of value. The proposed tax rate The Rogers were Russo’s guardians at PCHAS. Rus- would increase total taxes in City of Itasca by 7.997399 so is very happy with her now forever family. “I’ve been percent. blessed to have them love me like they do,” said Russo. For Russo going off to college and getting adopted is a sense of a new beginning that she gets to share with her Itasca Fire Department new family. Fundraiser Russo’s family were not the only ones to notice her story or the inspiration she was to others. NBC Univer- September 8, 2018 sal news interviewed Russo and completed a story about 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. her perseverance and her ability to smile through every- thing. Be sure to check out the NBC article written Spaghetti Dinner about Russo on the NBCDWF website at www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Newly-Adopted-UNT-

Freshman-Cheered-on-by-New-Family. 110 W. Monroe St. (Fire Station) Donations Only Page 2 September 7, 2018 Paw Print Press Churches of Itasca First Presbyterian Church Bethlehem Missionary Baptist W. Spurgeon 687-2800 Central Baptist Church 401 E. Monroe 687-2343 106 N. Lamar - 254-687-2243 Church of Christ 200 N. Aquilla 687-2774 We’re on Facebook! Community Church of Itasca Pastor: Diane Barnes First Presbyterian Church 106 N. Lamar 687-2243 Sundays - 9:30-10:00 Fellowship in Barton Hall First United Methodist Main & King St. 687-2475 10 - 10:45 am Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Service House of Faith of Itasca 129 W. Main Street Bible Study – Sunday at 4 p.m. Loveview Baptist Church FM 2959 East of I-35 Tuesday & Thursday – 9:30 a.m. Exercise Class Second Baptist Church 120 W. Marrion 687-9134 “We are here to know God and to make God known.” 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. Community Church of Itasca Everyone Welcome Monday Evening 6:00 p.m. Community Church of Itasca invites you to join our ser- vice and fellowship Sunday mornings. Services are held at Central Baptist Church 109 N. Wall St., Itasca . We invite you to join our family 401 E. Monroe St. website - itascacbc.org and grow in Christ with us. Pastor: Matt Dugan 254-687-2343 Community Church Service 10:00 a.m.

Potluck Lunch 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Awana & Youth 6:45 p.m. House of Faith of Itasca Wednesday Adult Bible Study @ Diaz 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Philip Burch First United Methodist Church Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. 401 E. Main St, Itasca, TX 254-687-2475 E-mail: [email protected] Everyone Welcome! Re-Think Church Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Third Day Worship Center Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:30 am (All ages) Invites you to fellowship every Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:50 a.m. September 5, will start new time of prayer 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Pastor: Tom Wood Snacks 10:40 a.m. We start our new family night for the whole family.

Starting new Bible study for the family. Itasca Church of Christ Wednesday is youth night at the youth center building. 303 E. Monroe 254-687-2774 254-687-2858 Come join us to learn more about what the Bible says. God’s plan for saving man *Ministerial meetings are held at Third Day Hear the word of God . . . Romans 10:17 Believe . . . Hebrews 11:6 Ministerial Alliance of Itasca Repent . . . Acts 17:30 The Ministerial Alliance is a group of Itasca local Confess Matt. 10:32 Baptism . . . Acts 2:38 pastors and leaders who desire to share the gospel and Remain Faithful . . . Rev. 2:10 love of Jesus Christ in our community. We would be Sunday 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. excited to have you join us! Please consider being a part Wednesday evening 6:00 p.m. at our next meeting. We meet every first Saturday at 10 a.m. at Central Baptist Church. Second Missionary Baptist Church Itasca Zoning Committee Meeting 2nd Monday of Month 6:00 p.m. 120 W. Marrion St. Itasca, TX., 76055 Rev. George Demmerritte Jr. (Pastor) Itasca City Council Meeting Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. 3rd Monday of Month 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Itasca ISD School Board Meeting 2nd Monday of Month 7:00 p.m. Page 3 September 7, 2018 Paw Print Press The Dorothy Gaines Foundation Accepting 2018

Grant Applications The Board of Directors of the Dorothy Gaines Foundation recently announced that the Foundation is now ac- cepting grant applications for 2018. The Foundation is authorized to make grants to organizations and institu- tions that are exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or to governmental entities. The Foundation will make grants for specific projects, building capital improvement campaigns and general purposes. Grants will only be funded which will serve organizations and the people of Hill County, Texas, or Tarrant Coun- ty, Texas. The Dorothy Gaines Foundation was established in 2003 by Dorothy Gaines as a private foundation with the primary purpose to promote the quality of life in Hill County and Tarrant County, Texas. More information about the Foundation and grant applications can be found on the Foundation’s website: www.dorothygainesfoundation.org. Applications for grants to be awarded in 2018 must be received on or before October 20, 2018. Itasca Wampus Cat Jr. Varsity/Jr. High Football Schedule September 13 Frost Home 7th, 8th, JV 5:00 pm 20 Inspired Academy Away 7th, 8th, JV 5:00 pm 27 Bosqueville Home 7th, 8th, JV 5:00 pm October 5 Bruceville Eddy Away 7th, 8th, JV 5:00 pm 11 Axtell Home 7th, 8th, JV 5:00 pm 18 BYE 25 Italy Away 7th, 8th, JV 5:00 pm November 1 Riesel Home 7th, 8th, JV 5:00 pm 8 Moody Away 7th, 8th, JV 5:00 pm Itasca Wampus Cat Varsity Football Schedule September 7 Hubbard Away 7:30 pm 14 Frost Away 7:30 pm 21 Inspired Academy (HC) Home 7:30 pm 28 Bosqueville Away 7:30 pm October 5 Bruceville Eddy Home 7:30 pm 12 Axtell Away 7:30 pm 19 BYE 26 Italy Home 7:30 pm November 2 Riesel Away 7:30 pm 9 Moody (SN) Home 7:30 pm

(SCRIM) Scrimmage (HC) Homecoming (SN) Senior Night

High School Principal: Allison Middleton Jr. High Principal: Kristi Sargent AD/HD Football Coach: Clint Wallace Asst. Coaches: Chris Cruz, James Holcomb, BJ Jackson Page 4 September 7, 2018 Paw Print Press Fall “Scarecrow” Contest Itasca Chamber You don’t need to be a good artist or a good carpen- Steak Dinner ter to make an Awesome Scarecrow. You just need some imagination and be willing to have some fun! September 21, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Homecoming is Sept. $10 per plate 21 this year, so come

on Itasca help decorate Downtown Steak * Baked Potato for Fall 1st place - $100 Beans * Dessert * Tea 2nd place - $75.00  Delivery orders will exclude drink 3rd place - $50.00 Proceeds help fund scholarships & Local Organizations Dead Line is Dine In or Delivery Sept. 20 at 4:00 p.m. Dine in at Central Baptist Church in Itasca from 11 am - 2pm Dine in at the Itasca Cafeteria from 4pm - 6 pm Call CinDee at (254) 687-2201 or come by City Hall * Then head over to watch some Wampus Cat football! to register & get a spot for your creation! Lady Wampus Cat High School Volleyball

September 4 *Blum Away 5:30 pm (JV,V) 7 *Milford Away 4:30 pm (JV,V) 11 *Bynum Away 5:30 pm (JV,V) 14 *Italy Away 4:30 pm (F,JV,V) 18 *Avalon Away 5:30 pm (F,JV,V) 21 *Kopperl Home 4:30 pm (V) 25 *Frost Home 5:30 pm (JV,V) 28 *BYE October 2 *Covington (T) Away 5:30 pm (JV,V) 5 *Blum Home 4:30 pm (F,JV,V) 9 *Milford Home 5:30 pm (JV,V) 13 *Bynum Home 10:00 am (JV,V) 16 *Italy (SN) Home 5:30 pm (F,JV,V) 20 *Avalon Home 10:00 am (F,JV,V) 23 *Kopperl Away 5:30 pm (V)

(*) District Games, (T) Teacher Night, (SN) Senior Night

High School Principal: Allison Middleton Head Coach: Rochelle Grisham Asst. Coaches: Mike Hatridge, Ashley Moore, M. Durazo Page 5 September 7, 2018 Paw Print Press The Cats Destroy the Bulldogs Reporters: Nolan Davis & Austin Karr Itasca started the first game of the regular season against the Wortham Bulldogs. After a productive pre-season Itasca started by winning the toss, but would defer to the second half. Itasca started strong as they forced a punt on the opening drive of the Bulldog offense. Unfortunately, the Cats would give it right back with a fumble due to a bad handoff on their opening play. Wortham after a couple of first downs would find the endzone, but would miss the extra point putting the score at 0-6. Itasca responded immediately putting their first points on the board and played strong offense throughout the 1st and 2nd quarters and forced many turnovers on defense. By halftime Itasca had racked up 12 points to Wortham’s 6. The second half started successfully as Itasca scored on a 70 yard pass from Andrew Arellano to Brendon Mas- sey that the tone for the rest of the game. They converted the two-point conversion to go up 20-6. On defense, the Cats constantly put pressure on Wortham sacking the quarterback multiple times. An interception led to another touchdown on a run by Jovonn Reed and the Cats converted the extra point. The defense kept Wortham from advancing the ball, forcing several more turnovers, including a fumble recovered by Rowdy Rhea, and another interception. These led to touchdowns by Reed and Jeff Knight, which was enough as Itasca won 39-6. The Wam- pus Cats are now 1-0, 3-0 overall after winning their scrimmages against Ranger and Bartlett. Itasca plays in Hubbard next week. Team Win/Loss Score

Ranger Scrimmage N/A

Bartlett Scrimmage N/A

Wortham W 39-6 Page 6 August 31, 2018 Paw Print Press Public Notice Itasca ISD in support of school districts and Career and Technical Education Programs, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employ- ment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI. Itasca ISD, para assistar distritos escolar y su Pro- grama Educacional de Carerra y Technologia no discri- Depot Fall Open Days: minant en base a sexo, disabilidad, raza, color, edad u origen nacional en sus programas educativos, actividades, September 21, 12:00 p.m. -3 p.m. (Homecoming) September 22, 10 am -2 pm o empleo como lo requiere el Titulo IX, Seccion 504 y Tit- October 20, 10 am -1 pm ulo VI. Paw Print Press Obstructions/Protrusions of Subscription Information Public Streets and Sidewalks To subscribe to the Paw Print Press send a check for $30 to Paw Print Press 123 N College, Itasca, TX., City Ordinance #052305, Section 17-10, which deals 76055, along with your correct mailing address. with placing play equipment away from public areas. The Deadline for items to be printed is Monday 12:00 Ordinance reads: “It shall be unlawful for any property p.m. Anything submitted after the deadline will be which obstructs the passage, interfere in the use, pro- printed only if space allows. 254-687-2922 ext. 158 or trudes or extend over any part of any public street or email us at [email protected]. The publisher will public sidewalk in the city.” respond confirming arrival of email. This ordinance specifically in- We do not charge for ads, cludes, but is not limited to, the con- but we do accept donations for struction, installation or positioning of our scholarship fund. Letters to basketball goals including pole, back- the Editor are also printed. Due board, rim and netting where the same to the limited amount of space obstructs, interferes, protrudes or ex- we must ask that you limit your tends over any public street or public letters to 125 words and that sidewalk, or any part of a public street they are not slanderous and ma- or public sidewalk, or where ordinary licious. All letters must be use and enjoyment of basketball goals signed. results in persons obstructing or inter- fering with the use of public streets or Your Community Needs You public sidewalks. Itasca is in the process of reorganizing the Itasca Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. This organiza- tion is open to both male and female Itascans over the Leopard Lilly Designs age of 18. (Under 18 are part of the Youth Organiza- 10533 FM 916, Grandview, Texas, 76050 tion.) 940-390-6547 817-797-3968 Citizens who are interested in serving their com- * Leopard Lilly is now able to sew patches on your munity in this capacity are asked to come by Itasca letter jackets, motorcycle vests, hats and more! City Hall, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and $6.50 per patch fill out an application. 7 day turnaround time, mail service available Your community involvement will be greatly ap- Check out our Facebook page at: preciated by everyone. An organizational meeting date will be set and published when sufficient applica- Leopard Lilly Designs tions have been received. Page 7 September 7, 2018 Paw Print Press Abandoned and/or Junked Vehicles Triple J’s Shack City Hall would like to inform the community concerning abandoned and junk vehicles, in the hopes that we can Now Serving Breakfast Plates encourage citizens to abide by the Itasca City Code and Pancakes, sausage biscuits and more. keep Itasca beautiful. Section 11-5 of the Code states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to leave or permit to remain upon public Monday Through Friday Lunch Specials or private property (except as hereinafter provide) within Beginning at 11:00 a.m. till sold out. the city any abandoned or junked vehicle or parts or por- tion thereof for any period of time in excess of ten (10) days.” Updated menu will be posted online at An abandoned vehicle is defined as: a motor vehicle Triple J’s Shack page. that is inoperable and over eight (8) years old and is left; unattended on public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained illegally Upcoming 5th on public property for a period of more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained on pri- Quarter Dates: vate property without the consent of the owner or person in control of the property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle left unattended on the rights-of- October 5 at Central Baptist Church way of any designated county, state or federal highway within the city in excess of forty-eight (48) hours or in ex- October 26 at First Presbyterian Church cess of twelve (12) hours on any turnpike constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority. November 9 at Third Day Worship Center A junked vehicle is any motor vehicle as defined in Sec- tion 1, which is inoperative and which does not have law- fully affixed thereto both an unexpired license plate or plates and a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certifi- cate and which is wrecked, dismantled, partially disman- Did You Receive Your Water tled or discarded. Abandoned or junked vehicles which are located in any Bill In The Mail? place where they are visible from a public place or public Press Release right-of-way are detrimental to the safety and welfare of In Itasca, water bills are due on the 10th day of the general public, tending to reduce the value of public each month unless the 10th falls on a weekend or property, to invite vandalism, to create fire hazards, to holiday. Then, it is due the next day that City Hall is constitute an unsightly nuisance, creating a hazard to the open. After the 10th a $20 late fee is added to the health and safety of minors, and are detrimental to the original bill. economic welfare of the state, by producing urban blight If the bill and late fee are not paid before the 20th which is adverse to the maintenance and continuing devel- of the month, service will be disconnected on the opment of the municipalities in the state and such vehicles 20th and it will cost the customer the original bill + are therefore declared to be a public nuisance. $20 late fee + $50 reconnect fee to have service re- Very few exceptions to this code are noted. One listed started. The reconnect fee of $50 is charged during in Section 11-2 is: A vehicle or part thereof which is com- office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) but after 4:30 pletely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner p.m., the reconnect fee is $100. where it is not visible from the street or other public or If for some reason, you do not receive your bill in private property. Placing a tarp over or building a fence the mail by the 3rd or 4th day of the month please around junk vehicles is not an acceptable remedy. Envi- call City Hall (254-687-2201) and ask how much the ronmental and health codes call for the proper disposal or bill is for that month. storage of these vehicles. If you do receive your bill in the mail, be sure to We have listed just part of Chapter 11 Junked Vehicles from the Itasca Code of City Ordinances. We encourage bring it when you pay your bill or detach the small violators to take care of any ordinance violations and part of the bill and include it in the envelope when thereby save themselves from the embarrassment and cost you use the drop box. of a City Ordinance Violation Citation. If you have ques- Remember, whether you receive your bill in the tions regarding any of the ordinances, you may contact mail or not, it is still your responsibility to pay it on City Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. time. Page 8 September 7, 2018 Paw Print Press Do You Remember…?- “The Great Train Wreck”

Columnist Carl Sweeney; reprint from issue #17, 2008 The following is an event that occurred in our area. The time September 15, 1896. The place was between West and Waco, Texas about three miles south of West, and one half mile west of what is now Interstate 35 highway. The spot was chosen between two hills forming a natural amphitheater. The event was a train wreck planned and staged by William George Crush, assistant to the vice president of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, commonly called MK&T and the Katy railroad. At the time the nation as well as the railroad was experiencing an economic downturn, and Mr. Crush though the event would simulate their business, which indeed proved indeed to be correct. The idea was to run two trains together at high speed meeting head on, which later was to be called the “Crash at Crush.” He temporarily named the place Crush, Texas. They built a four mile special track for the week. They posted handbills on the telephone poles form St. Louis, Missouri to Texas. Newspapers and magazines carried the proposed event throughout the nation. They sold ad- vertising on the boxcars that were to be used in the wreck. Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey Circus, and the Oriental Hotel in Dallas placed a large ads on the side of the cars. They did not charge admission to witness the crash, but sold tickets for two dollars each from anywhere in Texas to the site. There was a bandstand constructed for the officials. The band for the event performed on a tent furnished by the Ringling Bros. Circus. There was a giant sign on one of the hills stating the place was Crush, Texas. On September 15, the day of the crash there were 10,000 people there by 10 a.m. There were 30,000 there by noon, just before show time, the crowd was esti- mated to have been 50,000. At that particular time in history there were 12,000 in Waco, the population of Dallas was 40,000, thus making Crush, Texas the largest town in Texas at that time. The Katy railroad selected two locomotives of 1820 vintage. They were 35 ton Pittsburg 4-40’s with the old “diamond” smokestacks. One engine #999 was painted green and trimmed red. The other, #1001 was painted red and trimmed green. Each pulled six cars plus the coal tenders. The two trains were pulled up facing each other for a photo op and preliminaries. Now for the big event! The two trains backed up slowly to their starting point, which was close to two miles each train had to run. With a spinning of driver wheels and belching smoke, they begun their final run. The engineers got them going, pulled the throttle wide open, then jumped from the trains. It was said that they reached a speed of ninety miles an hour. When they met there was a terrific impact, the rain of wood and timbers form the cars and pieces of steel flying through the air. There was a moment of silence as if the crowd was stunned, and then both boilers blew up simul- taneously. This produced more deadly debris. It flew in all directions including through the crowd. The VIP peo- ple, who were closest to the track, were hit with scalding pieces from the hot boilers. The official photographer was hit and the projectile tore out his right eye. Ernest Darnell from Bremond was sitting in a mesquite tree and was killed by a chain hook. One man was killed while standing between his wife and daughter. There were three deaths, six serious injuries and many minor injuries. The Katy Railroad paid for those deaths and injuries. When the smoke cleared and things settled down a little, the crowd swarmed the site for souvenirs. Mr. Crush was immediately fired, but was discreetly rehired a few days later. He worked for the Katy Railroad for 57 years before retiring. His scheme worked; Katy’s business picked up immediately. I had a good friend and a hunting and fishing buddy and a traveling partner who witnessed the wreck and he talked several times about it. It was in about 1948 when he talked about it. The friend was Frank Martin, he mar- ried Lucille Stanley whose father was the respected Judge Stanley of Itasca. That ab out wraps up the story of the “Crash at Crush.” Some of the information was obtained from The Rail- road Heritage Museum, Temple, Texas, Texas Almanac and The Texas Collection of Baylor. Page 9 September 7, 2018 Paw Print Press Nolen’s Custom Gifts Triple J’s Shack Customs T-Shirts and more. (254) 205-3184 *Burritos, Burgers & More* * Call us for an appointment 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 700 S. Hill St. Music Lessons In Itasca Itasca, TX. 76055 *Piano, *Guitar, *Voice (254) 687-5001 Teaches: ages 5-99 *Like us on Facebook! 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This Week In History

 September 2, 1969: America’s first automatic teller machine (ATM) makes its public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York.

 September 3, 1783: The American Revolution officially comes to an end when representatives of the United States, Great Britain, Spain and France sign the Treaty of Paris .

 September 4, 1886: Apache chief Geronimo surrenders to U.S. government troops.

 September 5, 1836: Sam Houston is elected as president of the Republic of Texas, which earned its independ- ence from Mexico in a successful military rebellion.

 September 6, 1915: First tank produced, prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England.

 September 7, 1813: The United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam.

 September 8, 1974: In a controversial executive action, President Gerald Ford pardons his disgraced prede- cessor Richard M. Nixon for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. Source: www.history.com