Paw Print Press

Itasca, Texas 76055 Vol. 2015 Issue #48 November 27, 2015

HappyWishing the Citizens Thanksgiving of Itasca a Blessed and Safe Thanksgiving2015

Mayor James Bouldin, Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Farquhar, City Council members: Susie Davis, Kathyn Guy, Patty Miller, Doug White, City Administrator Mark Gropp, Assistant City Administrator George Bolling, City Secretary CinDee Garrett, Police Chief Winson Brewer, Fire Chief Cameron Offutt, and all of the city employ- ees would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As all Itascans sit down to their Thanksgiving dinners, hopefully they will reflect on their many blessings. Let us be thankful for our country, our state and our safe and welcoming community with its hard working citizens. We are grateful for the many new families in Itasca and for the improvements that are continuing to be made in

On behalf of the Trustees and employees of Itasca ISD it is my privilege to wish everyone a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope that you will take time to reflect on and be thankful for the many blessings in your lives. May the Lord continue to bless and keep us.

Psalm of Thanksgiving God Bless America Psalms 100 Irving Berlin, 1918; revised 1938 Spoken Introduction While the storm clouds gather far across the sea, Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free, Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, As we raise our voices I a solemn prayer, Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; God bless America, land that I love Come before His Presence with singing. Stand beside her and guide her Know that the LORD, He is God; Through the night with the light from above It is He who has made us, and not we Ourselves From the mountains to the prairies, We are His people and the sheep of His Pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. The Paw Print Press Wishes

I’m Thankful For...Paw Print Press Josiah Sparks-Not having to live out on the streets, Adam Youngblood-Friends, family, coming to school for multiple reasons, Fathe Altum-God, my family who loves me unconditionally and al- ways sees the best in me, an outstanding education, blue powerade and pizza, Darius Lara-My friends and family, Caitlin Bruton-Food, it really makes me happy, Joanna Sparks-Food, Family and my friends, Amy Fabos-Cats, coffee, green tea, cats, beds, netflix, bands and music, cats, and Levi, Jennifer Murray-All of my family, video games, music, my friends and my parents for standing behind me in everything I do, and God for guiding me through the hard times, also being Editor of the Paw Print Press., Riley Pritchard-My parents, all Page 2 November 13, 2015 Paw Print Press Churches of Itasca First Presbyterian Church Bethlehem Missionary Baptist W. Spurgeon 687-2800 106 N. Lamar - 254-687-2243 Central Baptist Church 401 E. Monroe 687-2343 [email protected] www.fpcitasca.org Church of Christ 200 N. Aquilla 687-2774 Sundays - 9:30-10:00 Fellowship in Barton Hall Community Church of Itasca 10 - 10:45 Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Service First Baptist Church 107 S. Lamar Bible Study – Sunday at 4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 106 N. Lamar 687-2243 Tuesday & Thursday – 10 a.m. Exercise Class First United Methodist Main & King St. 687-2475 Barton Hall House of Faith of Itasca 129 W. Main Street Loveview Baptist Church FM 2959 East of I-35 First Baptist Church of Itasca Second Baptist Church 120 W. Marrion 687-9134 James McCarty, Pastor Shiloh Community Church 254-582-0487 107 South Lamar St. John Missionary Baptist 506 S. Weaver 687-2821 Sunday School 9:45 AM 3rd Day Worship Center 107 E. Adams 214 564-2185 Sunday Worship Service 10:45 AM Itasca Nursing Home Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Adults & Youth 6:30 PM Everyone Welcome Monday Evening 6:00 p.m. Community Church of Itasca Community Church of Itasca invites you to join Central Baptist Church our service and fellowship Sunday mornings. Ser- 401 E. Monroe St. website - itascacbc.org vices are held at 109 N. Wall St., Itasca . We invite Pastor: Jonathan Bowman 254-687-2343 you to join our family and grow in Christ with us. Sunday School 9:45 Worship 10:50 a.m. Community Church Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00-7:00 p.m. Potluck Lunch 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth 5:00 p.m.

Mon., Wed. & Friday 8 a.m. Bible Study House of Faith of Itasca Wednesday Night Meal 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Youth & Children 7 p.m. Pastor Philip Burch Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church Everyone Welcome! 401 E. Main St, Itasca, TX 254-687-2475 E-mail: [email protected] Ministerial Alliance of Itasca Re-Think Church The Ministerial Alliance is a group of Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors local pastors and leaders that desire to share Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:30 (All ages) the gospel and love of Jesus Christ in our Sunday Worship Service 10:50 a.m. community. We would be excited to have you Pastor Tom Wood Snacks 10:40 a.m. join us! Please prayerfully consider being a part at our next meeting. Details to come! Itasca Church of Christ 303 E. Monroe 254-687-2774 254-687-2858 Itasca Zoning Committee Meeting God’s plan for saving man 2nd Monday of Month 6:00p.m. Hear the word of God . . . Romans 10:17 Itasca City Council Meeting Believe . . . Hebrews 11:6 Repent . . . Acts 17:30 If your Church is Confess Matt. 10:32 not listed above and Baptism . . . Acts 2:38 you would like to Remain Faithful . . . Rev. 2:10 have it advertised Sunday 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Wednesday evening 6:00 p.m. please contact the Paw Print Press at Second Missionary Baptist Page 3 November 13, 2015 Paw Print Press News Release Angel Tree The Heritage of Hill County, Texas Volume II is Itasca City Hall is sponsor- available for holiday gifts at $45.00 each until December 31, 2015. This grass roots history of Hill County may be ing the angel tree program. purchased at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, 115 The program provides a Merry North Covington Street. The Chamber office is open Christmas to many underprivi- from 9 a.m. to 4 p. m., Monday through Friday. Books leged Itasca children. Itascans may also be bought in Hillsboro from Mollie Stinson, are asked to become Secret phone 254-582-3242. The book includes stories and photos of families sub- Santas by coming by City Hall mitted by descendants, along with memories about com- and get an Angel from the tree. munities, churches, and schools. Veterans and Hill Citizens are asked to use this program as a way to County Sheriffs each have a section. give back to the community. Secret Santas are asked If you want a book shipped, please order directly to bring their unwrapped items to City Hall by De- from the publishers. Send a $53.70 check (includes $6.00 shipping and $2.70 tax) made out to Hill County cember 15. Gift cards will also be appreciated so that Heritage Volume II to: Heritage Books, 67 Skidmore any Angel left on the tree can be helped. For more Lane, Poca, WV 25159. The phone number for credit card orders and information is 1 800 568-1611. No copies are available of Volume I. Heritage Books Paw Print Press will republish the book when they have received 125 pre -paid orders, complete with a $69.60 check for each or- der which includes shipping and sales tax. Contact them Subscription Information at the above address or phone number. Frankie Lahr has volunteered to compile a list of interested parties To subscribe to the Paw Print Press send a who would like to pre-order Volume I. Her address is P.O. Box 1126, Hillsboro, TX 76645 or phone: 254-580- check for $30 to Paw Print Press 123 N College, Itasca, TX 76055 along with your correct mail- Photos With Santa ing address. Deadline for items to Saturday, December 5, 2015 be printed is Monday Starting at 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 12:00 p.m. anything sub- p.m. mitted after the deadline There will be free Hot dogs, will be printed if space Chips, and Drinks. allows. 254-687-2922 ext.

158 or email us at *Photos with Santa will be taken and posted to the Chamber’s website for free download. [email protected]

Share Your Memories Thanksgiving Service Itasca City Hall employees are putting together a The Itasca Ministerial Alliance invites all resi- scrap book and a memory box to present to Mark at the dents of Itasca to join us for our annual Community Community Appreciation Luncheon on December 4, Thanksgiving Service. It will be held on Wednesday evening, November highlighting his life in Itasca. We would very much ap- 18, at 6:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church of preciate any pictures, notes and stories from the citizens Itasca. Several area pastors and youth choirs will be of Itasca that can be added to the scrapbook or memory leading this service. box. We hope you will come and enjoy this opportunity You may e-mail your stories and notes to Barbara to thank God for our many blessings, as individuals Petrash at [email protected] or bring them by City Page 4 November 13, 2015 Paw Print Press I’m Thankful For… Pre- Kindergarten

Annaleticia Duron- My mom, my dad, Aubree Dominick- My mom, my dad, and my brother, Aiden Longoria- Paint, my cat, and my dog, Eliel Morales- My brother and cars, Braylen Parent- My mommy making my lunch for school, Jamie Rhodes- My dog, fish and my umbrella, Bryson Freeman- My mom buying me an umbrella, Ar- leen Dominguez- My mom and my Barbie, Omar Rangel- My mommy, daddy, and my dog, Fabian Morales- Candy, my dog, and my mom and dad, Aya Saad- My mom, my sister and noodles, Axel Gonzales- Toys, candy, and my grandfather, Aiden May- berry- My daddy getting me food, and taking care of me, Natalie Nolasco- Food, my momma, and my daddy, Summer Baker- My mom, my dogs, and my brothers, Abi- gail Johnson- My family, and my toys, Anna Baxter- My mommy, toys, and dresses, Nikaya West- My family, Christian Leal- My sister, mom, and paint, Easton Ray- My family, and dinosaurs, Addyson Brown- My mommy, my dresses, and shoes, Maddie Jo Abrego- My mom and dad, Ann’Marie Goldsmith- My Christmas tree, Aubrey Mayberry- Santa Claus, mom and dad, Jaliyah May- berry- My mom and dad, Darron Mitchell- My brothers and my mom, Isaiah Rios- My parents, minions, and birds, Abraham Saldierna- My family, toys and ghosts, Aiden Stinemetze- My brother and my mawmaw, Dayly Farmer- My family, dinosaurs, and dragons, Sophia Rodriguez- My momma, MiKayla Govea- I love my momma, E’maury Rodriguez- My mom buy me a bike for my birthday, Gael Gamboa- My mom, dad, and sister, Jaxon Ferrell- My mom, dad, and sister, Brynlee Ramos- My parents and our health, Matthew Brown- My par- ents, food, and the Lord, Mallory Salazar- My parents, brother, sister and my toys, Breydon Massey- My dog, Cameron Jones- Jesus, Emma Cadena- Pumpkins and leaves, Heaven Stewart- My sisters, Angelow Perez- My mom and dad, Ashton Mayberry- My toys and Kindergarten Ja’von Scott-My mom, dad, brothers and uncles, Gage Jancinto-Getting Christmas Present, Trey Ramos-My mom, Adalee Wilson-My mom and sister, Malika Saad-My momma and sister, Christian Enriquez-My daddy and momma, Catarino Davis-My dad and grandma, Joe Nalley -God, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Peyton Nelson-My daddy for buying things for me, Zakahian Roberts-My mom, dad, sister, brother, and grandparents, Nathan Brown-My par- ents, my grandparents and my babies, and my sister, Rylee Markwardt-My family and friends, Dakota Green-My dog, school, my parents and sister, Riley Littlejohn-My doggy, Leyla Moreno-My family, Aliza Kennedy-My parents and my dog, Jaelyn Marshall-My mom, dad, and teacher, Madison Johnson-My daddy, Bryson Trejo-My mom, grandma, and Santa, Galilea Chaves-my mom and grandma, JJ Paugh-Mom, dad ,bubba, and Hulk, Reed Tidwell-Playing with my family, Kellen Soule-hugs and kisses, and my family, Autumn Rogers-Everyone who helps me, my family, Brensen Rodriguez-My family who helps me, Heidy Guzman-my sister who plays with me, Logan McFatridge-helping my family, kind people who help others, Jan C Aguilar-My mom and dad, Kadence Johnson-Playing outside, my mom, Joseph Geraldon- Veterans, my mom and dad, Lucas Geisel-My mom and grandma, Karessa Enriquez-My mom and dad, Dulce Duron-my mom and sister, Elizabeth Clendening-My grandma, mom and dad, Elaina Cadena-My family and Page 5 November 13, 2015 Paw Print Press I’m Thankful For… 1st Grade Alissa Farquhar-My family and mom and dad and the soldiers who served the town, Jasmine Green- My mom and dad and my dog, Alex Rutherford- My family my mom and grandparents, Romeo Saldierna- My family and my mom and dad, Monse Hernandez- My family and my teachers and my friends, Cloe Saladino- My teachers and my friends and my dad and my mom, Brylee Dominguez- My family and my mom and dad and my sister, Olivia Aguillon- My family and my friends and my dog and friends, Isaac Hernandez- Friends and my mom and dad, Gabriel Browder- My family and my mom and dad and my dog, Abraham Gonzalez- My family and my friends because they want to play, James Johnson- My dad and my mom and my bubba and sister, Ethan Clendening- My mom and dad and my family and grandparents, Jaden Crawford- My grandparents and my mom and dad and remote control car, Estacia Hernandez- My friends and family and my clothes and for every- thing I have, Juan Diego- My mom, Dylan Ricke- Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Thanksgiving, Caleb Moralez-Guevara- My Family, Chloe Lara- My food because without it I would starve, Ian Romero- My mom, Trystan Novian- My school, Bay Shawn- Grace, Kaylee Cordell- My family, Brooklynn Rodriguez- My family and God and Jesus and Christmas and food, Ruth- Dresses, Victor Perez- Indians, cousins, for everyone, Grace Soria- My family, Sebastian- My family, Brayden- My grandma, Crystal Aguillon- My dogs, my mom and my sisters, Makenna Bassett- My dogs, my parents, and my home, Houston Beebe- My mommy, my daddy, and my dog, Santiago Benetiz- My mom, money, and my dog, Salome Chavez- My mom, my dad and my pets, Cutter Cox- My pet lizard, my fish and my parents, Julian Dominguez- Helping others, my mom and my dad, Matthew Hernandez- my momma, my daddy and my granddad, Jasee Linder- My two pets, my mom and dad, Michael Moffett- My leggos, my game system and my mom, Leah Moreno- My family, my school and God, Destiny Owen 2nd Grade Gunner Slagle-My mom, dad, my dog, and Alvin, Alvin Thao-Radios, teachers, and my x-box, Bliss McFatridge-Jolie, my teachers, mom, and my dad, Valerie Younger-Jesus, my heart, and my life, Kylie Montes-Smartness, my family, and Mrs.Grogan, Roy Per- ales-My mom and dad, food, and my house, Jeremy Rhodes-Teachers, Roy, and my chickens, Jolie Gillaspie-My dad, Bliss, and my kitten, Karyna West-My teachers, my parents, and my siblings, Alex Morales-Falcon, my family, and my teachers, Hector Santos-Bald eagles, my family, and my grandma, Elsa Carrillo-Turkey, shelter, and clothing, Ayden Abott-My mom and dad, and teachers, Isabella Folmar-My mom, my brother, and teachers, Naomy Dominguez-Family, cousins, and teachers, Yoceliln Salazar-My family, teachers, and friends, Grant Tidwell-That I have a family, Angelina Blackmon-My mom and dad, Will Eaddy-My family, food, drinks, and that’s all, Jaida De- gollado-My family, friends, teachers, and God, Andrea Estrada-My family, Carlos Valenzuela-Helping my dad find my sisters shoes, Aydan Villarreal-My family, my home, and for letting us live, Sarah Lacy-My grandpa, grandma, cousin, and my Uncle Clay, Emma Malke-Food, water, shelter, learning, God, my animals, and my family, Jessica Baskett-Jesus, family, and my animals, Grayson Jones-My cousins Carli, Abby, and Ellie, mom, dad, uncles, aunts, and turkeys, Andres Moreno-to be here at school, Beth Hernandez-My family, sister, brother and my mom and dad, Alyssia Sanchez-My family, Dani Tinklenberg-My family, money, Jesus, and God, Jacelyn Mayberry-Animals, fam- ily, and my brother, Aaron Ables-My dad, house, and food, Johnnie Comer-School, home, and teachers, Marlyn Jacobo-My dad, mom, and grandma, Alexes Gillaspie-My dad, mom, and sisters, Dulce Fraire-My mom, dad, and baby, Paityn White-My mom, dad, and my sister, Horacio Gonzales-My mom, dad, and my family, Melody Cruz- My grandma, grandpa, and my mom, Naeomi Salais-My Cousin, my cat, and friends, Eden Garcia-Food, drinks, and shelter, Julia Brown-My mom, teachers, and my pets, Natalie Jo Baxter-Anna, mom and dad, and my grandma, Page 6 November 13, 2015 Paw Print Press I’m Thankful For… 3rd Grade Jaydim Pack-My family and the world, Kaden Ward-Having a family, Joel Degaldo-My family and baby and freedom, Sage Laughlin-ice cream, popcorn, and candy, Jackson Eaddy-Pizza and my family, pop- corn and ice cream and my pets and home, Michael Novian-My family, Evelyn Cadna-My teachers they are good and they help and tell me what to do for homework, Mahala Goldsmith-My family and friends, and food, Rhiannon Howard-My uncles for always taking care of me when my parents could not, Bayleigh Cirilo-Family, teachers and friends, Israel Garcia-My parents for always taking care of me, Sarah Arevalo-My family and friends, Michael Flores-My family and friends, my teachers and what I eat, Kaliss Sarli-My teacher and family, my life and my school, Aleigha Rodriguez-My parents for taking care of me and my home and being alive, Robert Bender-My family and my toys and t.v., Colton Brandstetter-My Family, Gael Hernandez-All of my family because they are so helpful, Jaimie Johnson-My mom because she help me on my homework and she gave me a dog, Lea Soule-Mom dad and my whole family, Nathaniel-George Washing I look up to him like a dad or a brother, Jonathan-Family and Christmas, Lucius Howard-My family and my toys and t.v., Caden Littlejohn-My family and cousins, Reagan Volcik-My family and friends and the food that I eat, Jake Comer-My mom and dad and family, Paddy Jackson-My family and my house, and God for making me, Will Salinas-My granddaddy because he was captain of the Boy Scout team, Alyssa Arellano-Family and friends, Bryan Cirilo-My mom and dad, Landen Mitchell-My mom and dad and all of my family, months, years and eve- rybody, Madeline Younger-My family, school and home, Lillian Johnson-Helping my uncle, Kassandra Aguillon -My mom for taking care of me, Kori-My mom and my nana for loving and taking care of me, Robert Ford- Having a home, family and clothes and clothes, Hannah-My family and teachers and my friends and house, Car- los Delgado-My family, house, clothes, teacher, and school, Eleanna Sanchez-My family, Xavier Fontanez-My mom because she takes care of me, Josh-My mom and dad, house, food and God, Ayden Brown-My family, food and video games, Alana Wyly-My 4th Grade Arekxy Quiros-My family, food, and a place that I can learn and have friends, Ashley Zavala-My family, friends, school, and food, Crawford Beebe -My dog spooks, family and football, Emmanuel Fargoso-My horse, family and the bicycle my dad bought me, David Taylor-Getting to go to school, learning and getting to know my teachers, Eugene Sisior-My family, school and my pets, Michelle Chavez-My friends, my stuff and my family, Aliyah Mcgill-My family and God, school, my house and the world and my teachers, Alyssa Upton-My family, pets and my school because it helps us learn, Tyran Jackson-My family and friends, and our lord and savior, also the presents I don’t deserve, Makala Rodriguez-My family and friends, and my toys that I play with, Jesse Camarena-My Family and pets, and my life, Jesus Castillo-My family who cares for me and eve- rything I have, Daisy Morantes-My friends, my family and pets, Kaiydance Olson-being able to attend school, I’m also thankful I’m not an animal, Jacob Whitlock-Food, and my family and home, Natalie Ricke-My family my friends and my home, Jaden Massey-My family and my friends and my house and my food, JT Bottorff-The roof over my head, the food I eat and everything good in my life, Payslie Stephenson-My friends, family and the town of Itasca, Maia Botello-School so I can learn, my friends and my parents who take care of me, Colt Rhea-Having a family and going to school and clothes to wear, April Battleson-My family and friends and my home, Wyatt Beam -My friends, my phone and my tools, Justin Ludwig-Helping Friends, and being kind, Joe Weaver-My family and my home, and school, Semaj Diggs-My family, for God putting us on earth and food, Andrew Forester-My family and friends, and my life and games, Taylor Arellano-The food we have, my family, and God, Terry Hunt Upton- Being good at math, helping others, getting my homework done, Kaden Cordell- Having church, my family, and my teachers, Cotton Stanford- My life, my family, and my dog, Riley Mata- My family, my friends and my pets, Tomas Castillo- For good teachers, my parents, my family, Kayley Holden- My family, my dogs, and God, Amaya Brown- This world, my family, my friends, I’m a thankful person, Lizbeth Morales- My family, my friends and my teachers, Analicia Leal- My school, being alive and I’m thankful for having a good life, Keira McClain- A home, food, and my family, Koen Ables- Jesus, Family, home, Gabi Ross- the food that I eat every day, having my family and God, Frank Arellano- Jesus, Family, Bible, Mathew- My tablet, my smart t.v, my nerf gun, Joseph Willman- Family, God, and my mom and dad, Adan Garcia- Santa for giving us gifts, school and God, Alex Andrade– My family, sports, the people who had to fight for our country, Wesley Stinemetze– my dog, Jesus, and Page 7 November 13, 2015 Paw Print Press I’m Thankful For… 5th Grade Casey Hernandez-My family, friends, and my sister, Kayd Lightsey-God, family, and friends, Alley Baskett-family, friends, God, and a place to live, Naomi Chavez-Family, house, God, and food on the table, Becca Salinas-My family, Inuyasha, Sailormoon, and friends, Quentin Seward-Getting to be in chess UIL, clothes, to be alive, not getting held back a grade, for all the games to play, and to have God, Gavin Sewell-My mom, dad, food, and clothes, Andorra Thao- Entertainment, learning, and food, Miguel Gamez-Going to school, my pets, and family, Payton Shields-My life, family, friends, and my house, Ryan Volcik-My family and friends, Daniela Chavez-My family and friends be- cause without them I wouldn’t have anything, Carlos Ortiz-My family, something to travel on, my education, and for my house, Alondra Ramirez-My family, friends, and for my happiness, Meredith Pratt-A house, friends, family, and clothes, Brooklyn White-My family, my house, my life, clothes, a phone, school, and money, Omar Zavala-God, my life, family, friends, and pets, Jacob Phipps-Having a mom and dad, having a house, and having friends to play with, Eli Abrego-The people who served our country, because if it wasn’t for them we would not be here, Sandra Diaz-My family because they give me food, shelter, and education, Brayden Cole-My mom, dad, food, and my sisters, Braylon Stafford-being in a free country, my family, and the people who served in the army, Char Ferrell-My family and friends, Austin Seigmon-Water, food, and freedom, because if I did not have these I would not be alive, Luis Enriquez-That I have nice teachers and new soccer shoes, Ismael Garcia-My mom and dad because they give me gifts and let me play, Matthew Mooney-My mom, dad and food, Jeremy Ables-A family that loves me a lot, Semah Diggs-My family, friends, and my clothes, Hannah Brackin-My fam- ily, friends, and the food on the table, Chase Price-Dad and all the stuff he’s done for me, Alexsandra Comer-My family, friends, and nice teachers, Gwen Brown-My family that loves me, the food I eat, and the roof over my head, Jose Gutierrez-My family, food, and God, Kendall Bryan-My family, my life, my school, my teacher, Mrs. Grisham, Mrs. Benson, and Mrs. Volick, Megan-My mom, dad, the house I am living in, and my whole family, Heaven Gonzales-My family, my friends, me being woken, everything around me, and Jesus, Jacob Godfrey- Food, a living soul, and a roof over my head, Gabby Rodriguez-My mom and dad, sister, brother, and all of my family, Mario Martinez-My family, friends, and dog, Alyssa Botello-Having good friends, being nice to people, never getting in trouble, staying on the good side of the teacher, De’Reyon Mayberry-My family, that I’m in school, and for the teachers teaching me, Seth Jackson-My family, my life, and Donald Duck, Lori Johnson-My dad and my mom, my dog named Twinkie, my brothers, James, My teachers, Mrs. Grisham, Ms. Benson, and Mrs. Volick, Miguel Gonzalez-We have a whole week off from school to celebrate Thanksgiving, Caden Goheen- What the people in the army did for us, but I’m especially thankful for God, Brinden Johnson-Everything,

Teachers Mrs. Pritchard-My family, colleagues and students of Itasca High School, and good health, Mrs. Weatherly-All of the blessings the lord has bestowed on me: Family, health, joy, and a wonderful life, Mrs. Bishop-My children, my husband, and my grandchildren, Mrs. Crouch-my family, par- ticularly my two 1 year old grandsons, Coach Bergamini-every single day, every breath God has blessed me with, my two amazing kids, and my awesome new work family, Coach Kettler-My family and Tink, Coach Ward-lunch time, family, friends, good times, late nights, work, late mornings, weekends, sports, Mr. Weaver-My lovely students, friends, family, health and life, Mrs. McCue-having a healthy family that will be together for the holidays, Mrs. Watkins-family, friends, and seeing the sun rise and set on each new day, Mr. Parsons-the opportunity to serve Itasca ISD as principal, this has been the best job of my career, Mrs. Nickell-all the “me’s” in my life, Mrs. Bowden-our military and living in the U.S. Mrs. McClure-family, friends, great students, wonderful school and community, Mrs. Hennig-for family and friends, Mrs. Sargent-my family and the wonderful blessings they bring, Mrs. Faries-My family and friends, Mrs. Scott-for God’s healing miracles of Sean and Noah, this past year has been one miracle after another for them, Coach Beebe-my family (wife and kids) and for the great coun- Page 8 November 13, 2015 Paw Print Press I’m Thankful For… Jr. High Antonio Arellano-My family, Javon-My life and my family, Brendon Massey-My family and sports, Chase Ruth- erford-My family and all the players on my team, Danny-My family and sports, Andrew Arellano-My family and sports, Travis Abbott-My family and everything they do for me, Reyes Gamez-Food, Donavon McGill-Life, my family, and my church, Dylan Jones-Having a roof over my head, Fayth Searcy-Getting to wake up every day and to have a roof over my head, Alicia Whitlock-My family and God, Breona Castro-My loving and supporting fam- ily. They gave always been there for me no matter what, Lexie Beaird-To have a roof over my head and people who care about me, Nathalie Willman-God, my family, my friends, to have a good education and a roof over my head, Gillian Brackin-My family, a roof over my head, and the ability to provide what we need, A’leayah Hogan-My family and having a great school to get my education, Jessica Rojo-My family and friends, Niconna Olson-My family and my best friend, Anna Anderson-God, my family, friends, pastor, and my teacher, Tempest Arellano- My family and friends, Garret Slagle-My family and food, Luci Lara-My family, par- ents for feeding me and letting me have a fun life, Felicity-Being alive and awesome tamales, Brendon-My family, food, and my life, Christian Carswell-My family, friends, tacos, and food, Mercedez Castillo-My family, friends, and for every day that I live I’m Thankful for… 2016 Seniors (Kindergarten) Tanner Craig-My Hulk toy, he is big and green, but his real name is Bruce, Leticia Gonzales-my cousins, sister, brother, mommy, daddy, and all of my friends too, Madison Bassett-my mommy and daddy because I love them, I am also thankful for my grandma and grandpa because I love them too, Crisol Zavala-Mrs. Reid because she makes me learn stuff, and she gives me hugs, Adrian Flores-my mom because she works at the nursing home and has money, Lizbeth Ramirez-my teddy bear because it is brand new, and I like to play with it, Michael Terrell-my sisters and my baby brother, but he is still in my mom’s belly, Kassandra Gabino-my mommy and I love her be- cause I’m her daughter, Jesus Gutierrez-my Batman toy because I play with it in my swimming pool, take it to the store with me, and play with it in my sandbox, Haley Rodriguez-my daddy, he is going to buy me a new horse, Shaun Castro-my family and my new glasses, Trey Cole-my puppy and my family, Cesar Diaz-my brother and my whole family, Brandi Fehnel-my mom and dad and my hearing aids, Harley Germer-my family, turkeys and celebrating at Thanksgiving and for other holidays, Brenda Hernandez-puzzles, my mommy and grandma and grandpa, James Melson-my two little brothers and my baby sister, Brandy Prosser-cat, sister, mommy and daddy,

The First Thanksgiving...From the Turkey’s Side By Dr. Gobbler (reprinted from 2002) Dr. Gobbler is a domestic turkey from Hewitt, Texas who is mascot for Dr. Gobbler’s compost. Much has been recorded about the first Thanksgiving near Plymouth Rock. How the Pilgrims partied with roasted corn, deer meat, and assorted nuts (some weird neighbors sneaked in). Much is true. Some is fabricated. So I will tell you what my feathered ancestors told me and make up the rest. 1. A hunk of history: 1620 brought a wretched winter. Brutal cold, icy roads, bad TV (mostly reruns, including the ghastly sitcom “Mayflower Momma”). 1621 fared much better. Corn grew high as an elephant’s eye. (Somebody wrote a song about it.) Sadly, it in- jured the elephant, who quit plowing, went south, and joined a circus act. On December 13 Governor William Bradford said a day should be set aside to feast. So men gathered fish and vegetables. Women cooked corn bread and prepared succotash. (What’s succotash? It’s tash you suck through a straw.) Then a colonist said, “How about Wild Turkey?” Another said, “Yeah, I could drink a whole bottle.” And the first colonist said, “No, silly Pilgrim. I mean the bird.” So they dispatched several hunters armed with bows and arrows, slingshots, and a single primitive machine gun. Facts about great-grandpa The settlers knew my ancestors as formidable opponents, a source of colorful clothing, and tasty treats around the campfire. Wild turkeys boasted beautiful plumage, weighed about 20 pounds, and could cleverly evade their stalkers. Page 9 November 13, 2015 Paw Print Press

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Continued from page 8 Know why? Because turkeys see much better than people, and sig- naled each other when danger approached. Also, these birds could run fast, and fly up to 55mph. In fact, that’s how settlers caught them. The tricky settlers sneaked out to forest trails, posted 30 mph speed limit signs, and then hid to wait for birds. When turkeys flew by, hunters turned on a siren, and waved them over to issue “speeding tickets.” The law-abiding birds stopped mid-flight, which made no aerody- namic sense, then fell straight down into the Pilgrims’ trap. (A few es- caped, and scrawled the bird-witnessed account you’re reading now.) Finally: Soon many turkeys roasted over the settlers’ spit...which was a gross way to moisten turkey, but they didn’t have margarine. Many generations of gobblers have flown through history since that first celebration. Today, you humans eat domestic turkeys who live a pampered life, then put protein on your table. But Dr. G will never forget his wild ancestors, and the role they played in nourishing our forefathers and our foremothers too. Each year, we honor the turkey with a Thanksgiving Day parade. One day, you might even see Dr. Gobbler himself atop a float. But that’s in the future. The Thanksgiving that counts most is not the first one, or some future one, but this one. It’s all about family, about sharing food, and football, and friendship. I hope you have a great day. But if you see me before the big event, don’t tell anybody. I keep a low profile until December.