Paw Print Press Proudly Serving Itasca “The Big Little Town” since 1997 Itasca, Texas 76055 Vol. 2009 Issue #23 June 5, 2009 Community Hosts IISD Employee Appreciation Dinner Itasca ISD employees and their spouses received a thank you and a pat on the back in the form of an appreciation dinner provided by the businesses and citizens of Itasca last Friday night at the Curry Building in downtown Itasca. Approximately ninety people enjoyed the delicious barbeque dinner provided by a citizens group spearheaded by the dinner’s chief cook, Vernon Markwardt (pictured right). Numerous individuals helped Markwardt at every step of the undertaking from collecting the funds to cooking and serving the meal. Markwardt began the project in early April with an open letter to the community printed in the Paw Print Press and circulated to downtown business. In the letter he said, “The community of Itasca is fortunate to have an excellent school system! The system has excelled at a time when many schools have failed. This is in large part due to the dedicated teachers and staff of this district. They have worked hard and continue to work hard, providing the best education they can for their students. The Itasca ISD has been recognized by Texas Education Agency as well as several national publications. These accomplishments were achieved by the dedication and hard work of the entire staff of Itasca ISD.” The district employees were most appreciative of the dinner and the community support that it represented. “We love working with our students at Itasca ISD and we know that the community and parents appreciate what we do,” one high school teacher said, “but the dinner and sentiment meant a lot to us especially after such a demanding year. Corbitt 2nd in Super Centex Victory Bowl State Editorial Football Game Writing June 13 Junior Devin Corbitt IHS graduate De’Veon earned a silver medal in Mayberry will join players from the Editorial Writing 200 Texas high schools to play in competition at the UIL the 1st Super Centex Victory Academic Meet in Austin Bowl on June 13 at Baylor last week. She advanced to University’s Floyd Casey state by placing 1st at the Stadium. Kickoff will be at 6:30 Regional competition in p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. April. De’Veon will wear #35 on the Red Team. See Victory Bowl Banquet on page 3 Page 2 June 5, 2009 Paw Print Press Churches of Itasca Itasca Ministerial Alliance No meeting June, July or August 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, June 15, 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 June 8 & July 2 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 June 29 5:30 p.m. 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. FUMC of Itasca R.A.’s & G.A.’s (1st-6th) - Youth (7th-12th) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00-7:00 p.m. Announces Dates for Tuesday - Ladies’ Bible Study 10:45-12:15 p.m. Vacation Bible School 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 CAMP E.D.G.E. Vacation Bible Kids’ Choir 7:00 p.m. website - itascacbc.org School 2009 takes your children to an extreme adventure camp where they Experience and First United Methodist Church Discover God Everywhere! CAMP E.D.G.E. VBS is Guaranteed no-nap Preaching, or double your doubt not your typical stroll through the woods. It's an back. Where Worship Is Joyous action-packed, adrenaline-filled expedition that Experience the energy of God’s promise in a beautiful, teaches kids their strengths that come from God. historic sanctuary. Through rockin’ contemporary music, larger-than-life Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:50 a.m. recreation games, and cool, challenging crafts, you'll show your Itasca Church of Christ kids how to live on the E.D.G.E. in their faith. More 200 N. Aquilla St. information coming soon! Are we taking a test without reading the book? CAMP E.D.G.E. July 6 – 10, 2009 That is exactly what many are doing when it comes to the Nursery Worker Needed Bible. They go by what they feel, think, or what others have told them, but have never read for themselves the complete First Presbyterian Church needs a responsible book. This is the most important test you will ever take! person to work in our nursery each Sunday Won't you join us at the Itasca church of Christ? morning and during occasional special services. We meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am for Bible classes Call 254-687-2243. and at 10:45 am for worship, and at 5:00 pm for worship. We also meet at 7:00 pm on Wednesday for Bible study. All First Presbyterian Church are welcome. Vacation Bible School 2009 First Presbyterian Church June 6 & 7 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 Fellowship Time in Barton Hall Registration will be held Saturday, June 6 beginning 9:45-10:30 Sunday School all Ages 10:50-Worship Service at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. You can also register by calling the church at 254-687-2243 or by going online at Crossroads (Praise & Worship Band) - Sunday 6 p.m. www.fpcitasca.org. KFC (Kids For Christ) - Sunday 6:30 Fellowship Hall A meal is included along with arts and crafts, music Youth Fellowship grades 7-12 Sun. 6:30 - 3rd floor and of course lots of fun. Exercise Classes - Sr. Citizens Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m. Ladies Bible Studies Camp E.D.G.E. 2nd Monday morning & 3rd Thursday evening ea. month E(Experience) & D(Discover) G(God) E(Everywhere) Angel Food Ministry Host Site - 686-2243 www.fpcitasca.org Page 3 June 5, 2009 Paw Print Press Mayberry Attends Super Centex Dr. Lane Dykes, GYN, Football Victory Bowl Banquet To Speak at Healthy The Heart of Woman Event Texas’ Fellowship Press Release of Christian Ath- On Thursday, June 11, Healthy Woman, a letes held their in- free resource offered by Hill Regional Hospital, augural Victory will feature a program on Women’s Bladder Bowl Banquet on Health. Lane Dykes, M.D., Gynecologist at Sunday, April 5 at Family Diagnostic Medical Center will discuss Baylor University’s “Bladder, Is Yours in Control?” Ferrell Center. The free program will be held at the First Players, cheerleaders and coaches who will participate in the Presbyterian Church, 301 Old Brandon Road, game were honored. Representing IHS in the Victory Bowl foot- Hillsboro beginning at 6:00 p.m. with free re- ball game will be 2009 graduate De’Veon freshments provided by Park Plaza Nursing Mayberry. Family and friends attended the Home, Whitney. banquet with De’Veon to cheer him on as Because of bladder issues, are you concerned he was introduced and congratulated on his about going out in public, are you worried accomplishment on the field for the last 4 coughing and sneezing. Are you less sociable years. because of these or other concerns? De’Veon’s participation was made possi- Dr. Dykes will address problems, causes and ble by the many Itasca supporters and answer questions about bladder health. Bladder sponsors and their donations. health issues effect people of all ages, whether Quan Cosby was the guest speaker at the male, female and even athletes. He will discuss banquet. Born in Waco, he excelled in foot- evaluation, medical and surgical treatments for ball, baseball, and track at Mart High School. Originally signing bladder control problems to play wide receiver for the University of Texas in Austin, Cosby Some interesting facts about those who suffer decided to sign with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to play from bladder and bowel incontinence are that it minor league baseball. He returned to Austin after his baseball affects 40% of community dwelling people, career ended, he established himself as one of the best wide re- both women and men. It affects pregnant ceivers in the country. His senior year he reached a personal ca- women, as well as postpartum women. 20% of reer high of 154 yards receiving in a single game against UTEP. children ages 5 years have some bladder incon- He has a career total of 168 receptions, 2,087 yards, and 12 re- tinence at nighttime. In 75% of nursing home ceiving touchdowns. He also caught the winning touchdown pass residents, incontinence is one of the primary in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl with only 16 seconds left in the game and reasons for a nursing home admits.