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Itasca, Texas 76055 Vol. 2012 Issue #10 March 9, 2012

Mayberry, Anderson named Mr. & Miss IHS

Photo by Brittany Bell

The student body of IHS voted Shamonica Anderson, daughter of Ms. Shirley Anderson and Lories (Opie) Mayberry, son of Lories and Janice Mayberry, Mr. and Miss IHS.

Lawn Mower Races Come to Hill County

The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Great Country Café & Pie Pantry have joined together to sponsor a Lawn & Garden Extravaganza featuring the Lone Star Mower Racing Association and their fantastic machines. The races will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Bar DS Ranch on 302 HCR 2124 Loop in Whitney. The festivities will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person and children under 5 are free. There will be fun for the entire family. The Whitney Radio Controlled Airplane Club will put on a demonstration and exhibition at the races intermission. Vendor booth applications are available for lawn, garden, arts, crafts & food. Call Diana Reed at 254-694-2540 to reserve your space. The fee for booths are $25 and $5 extra if electricity is needed. Additional sponsors for the event are Hill County Title Company, HILCO Co-Op, Qwik Pack & Ship, Cherokee Village Resort & Nature Center, Blue American Ice Company and Mr. G’s Quick Stop.

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IES Junior Cheerleaders “Pump Up The Volume”

Four talented young ladies, Laney Bell, Morgan Holliday, Madison & Makala Rodriguez competed against cheer squads and dance teams from all over the state in the Redline Cheer and Dance Company Competition at the Ft. Worth Convention Center on February 25 and 26. All four competitors brought home a coveted National Championship Jacket from the event. Laney, the daughter of John and Tasha Bell and older sister of Blane, competed in both the cheer and in the dance completion. Both of her teams took 1st place in their division. Her dance team also won the ‘Most Entertaining Performance.’ Morgan, the daughter of Amanda Barfield and Craig Holliday and younger sister of Avery, has been involved in cheerleading and tumbling for 3 years. Her outstanding cheerleading squad brought home a 1st place trophy. Sisters 2nd grader Madison and kindergartener Makala competed in separate cheerleading squads and both of these fantastic squads took 1st place in their competition. The girls are the daughters of Daniel and Jamie Rodriguez and big sisters to 4 month old Macie. The girls have been in cheerleading and tumbling classes for the last year. These amazing athletes will compete again on March 31, at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington in the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders National Championship.

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Churches of Itasca Bethlehem Missionary Baptist W. Spurgeon 687-2800 Central Baptist Church 401 E. Monroe 687-2343 Church of Christ 200 N. Aquilla 687-2774 First Baptist Church 107 S. Lamar 687-2783 First Presbyterian Church 106 N. Lamar 687-2243 First United Methodist Main & King St. 687-2475 Loveview Baptist Church FM 2959 East of I-35 Second Baptist Church 120 W. Marrion 687-9134 Shiloh Community Church 254-582-0487 St. John Missionary Baptist 506 S. Weaver 687-2821 3rd Day Worship Center 107 E. Adams 214 564-2185 Itasca Nursing Home Sunday - 10:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Monday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Central Baptist Church 400 E. Monroe St. website - itascacbc.org

Sunday School 9:45 Worship 10:50 a.m. Youth 5:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00-7:00 p.m. Monday - Ladies’ Bible Study 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Mon., Wed. & Fri. mornings 8: a.m. Bible Study Wednesday Meal – 6:00 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church 401 E. Main St , Itasca, TX 254 -687-2475

E-mai l: i tascaumc@att .net Re-Think Church

Open House, Open Minds, Open Doors Sunday School 9:30 a .m.-10:30 (Al l ages)

Sunday Worship Serv ice 10:50 a.m. Pastor Tom Wood Snacks 10:40 a.m.

Itasca Church of Christ 303 E. Monroe 254-687-2774 254-687-2858

God’s plan for saving man Hear the word of God . . . Romans 10:17 Believe . . . Hebrews 11:6 Repent . . . Acts 17:30 Confess Matthew 10:32 Baptism . . . Acts 2:38 Remain Faithful . . . Revelation 2:10

Sun. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. evening 6 p.m.

Second Missionary Baptist Church 120 W. Marrion St. Itasca TX 76055

Rev. George Demmerritte Jr. (Pastor) Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m. 2BC*2 Youth Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday

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

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

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

4 pm – Praise/Worship 4:30–KFC/Hour of Power Tues. & Thurs. – 10 a.m. Exercise Class - Barton Hall

Wed. 6:30 Prayer & Praise - 7:00 Choir practice

The First Baptist Church of Itasca The Big Little Church with a BIG HEART for the

Big Little Town! Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Morning Service 10:45 a.m. Evening Study 6:30 p.m.

Christian Counseling: Bible Based and Certified! Call Pastor Dru Lacy for an appointment 254-313-7770

Community Bible Study Notice New Series Beginning

Passover to Pentecost Why 50 Days Christian and Jewish Holy Days from Lev. 23:2

Significance and Meaning To You Tuesdays @ 6:00 p.m. 254-337-1024 Dean Bennett

TOT Preschool Early Registration Scheduled for March 24

The United Methodist Church of Itasca is excited to announce that beginning with the 2012-2013 school year; we will open Teaching Our Toddlers, "TOT" Pre-School. Preregistration will be March 24 (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.) at the Methodist Church. Registration forms are included in this issue or may be picked up at Citizens State Bank. For more information contact S. Willman at willmansamantha@yahoo.com or S. Bason @ sbasonmkay@sbcglobal.net

Take a Little Test Written by Daniel Younger

Let's take a little test, and see if you can pass.

If you stand the test, to see if you can last.

When someone is hungry, and in dire need of food. Is it in your heart to help them,

or does it just cause a grumpy mood.

When you see a child, shivering in the cold. Do you rush a coat to them, or cannot be so bold.

When you see someone going barefoot, without shoes.

Do you try to get some on them, Or think you both would lose.

When you see the lonely, do you try to comfort them? Or think they should get over, their pitiful little whim.

When you have gone shopping, and see a shabby drunk.

Do you think they need help, Or are just a low life without spunk.

Then comes the end of the day. Do you stop and pray,

Thanking God for all he has done Thanking him you are not like everyone.

Itasca Volunteer Fire Department Meeting 1st Monday - Business Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Itasca City Council Meeting Monday, March 19, 2012 6:00 p.m.

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Lawn Mower Races Continued from page 1

Everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs or comforta-ble seating, hats and sunglasses to enjoy the excitement of this kick-off event in Hill County. Please remember that coolers are welcome, but no glass con-tainers allowed.

Unclaimed Marriage Licenses Press Release

Over 8,700 unclaimed Hill County marriage licenses are available for family descendants to claim. The earli-est license is dated 1873 and the latest is in the 1950’s. Most licenses are found from 1880 – 1930. One hundred sixty-four licenses have been returned to family mem-bers since the Hill County Historical Commission and the Hill County Genealogical Society completed the project in September. The unclaimed marriage licenses are stored in the Hill County Historical Commission office in the John Erwin Courthouse Annex, 200 E. Franklin St. The licenses had been stored by the Office of the Hill County Clerk until they were transferred to the Hill County Historical Commission for safekeeping. Indexes of unclaimed mar-riage licenses in Hill County, Texas are available in the Genealogical Section of Hillsboro City Library. If your ancestors are listed, the original marriage li-cense is available. To request the original license, con-tact: Mollie and Bill Stinson, P.O. Box 1134, Hillsboro, TX 76645, Phone: 254 582-3242 and E-mail: Cres-centJ2@hillsboro.net. Please provide: **Name of both bride and groom - Year of marriage **Box No. of the index where you found the marriage listed **Your name, address w/zip code, telephone w/ area code **$1 to cover mailing and handling; there is no charge for the license **The marriage license will be mailed to you. Volunteers will search the Unclaimed Marriage Li-cense Index for you if you live out of town. Send the name of the bride and the groom and the approximate year they married if you know it. Enclose $1 for mailing and handling and include your name, mailing address and phone number. Other Hill County Genealogical Society members con-tributing to this project were Roy Bessire, Richard Greenhill, Mildred Lee, and Kathryn and Jim Atchison.

Itasca Joining 37 Miles of Antique Alley - April 20-22

This spring, Itasca will join Grandview, Cleburne and Maypearl in the Antique Alley event. This year the Spring event will take place April 20-22. The Itasca Antique Alley Committee urges anyone that is interested in renting a food vendor or merchan-dise space in Itasca or if they have any questions about the event to contact Wayland Price at 254-337-0265 or Evonne or Rochelle at 254-687-2305 (Citizens State Bank). Vendor contracts are available at Citizens State Bank and at Itasca City Hall.

Dr. Steven Edmondson to Speak at SC/HW Luncheon

Press Release

"Ovarian Cancer, A Wom-en's Silent Killer, and Other Women's Health Issues," will be the title of Dr. Edmondson's presentation at the Friday, March 9 luncheon. This event will take place at 12 noon at the Central Baptist Church located at 1100 Old Bynum Rd. in Hillsboro. SC/HW apologizes to the male members of Senior Circle for having a "women's only" event for the month of March. It is rare that the subject matter of a SC/HW luncheon/speaker event is gender directed. The complimentary and delicious lunch will be served to all attendees along with fun, fellowship and many door prizes. Guardian Home Health will be serving a special dessert and Jordan Home Health will be provid-ing unique table decorations for the event. Reservations for this luncheon/speaker presentation will be accepted until Wednesday, March 7. Those wish-ing to make reservations over the phone may call the SC/HW reservation line at 580-8880. For further infor-mation about this event or SC/HW membership, please call Judie Dibbern, Senior Circle Director, at 580-8888 or Becky Jones, Healthy Woman Coordinator, at 580-8887.

Ladies Supporting IVFD Bake Sale

Citizens State Bank Saturday, March 10 Yummy Desserts at a

Reasonable Price!

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Senior Spotlight - Opie Mayberry Reporter Hannah Johnson - Caricature by Martin Martinez

Lories Dwayne Mayberry, also known as Opie, easily stands out of the crowd with his bright smile, always perky attitude, and his twenty-two tattoos. “Each of my tattoos means something to me,” Opie said. “They symbolize memories, my family, prayers, and how truly blessed I am. If it wasn’t for God, I wouldn’t be here.” Opie is the son of Lories and Janice Mayberry, and the youngest sibling of Claudia, Darol, Larry, Pookie, Lisa, Kim, and Kenzet. In addition to his large family there are pets: D the cat and Rock and Snow the dogs. “My family is crazy, but very loving. They will always do the unexpected, and I wouldn’t

trade them for anything,” Opie said with a smile. “I love and miss my mom, though. I’m living my life for her. She’s an angel in heaven and a dove in the sky, watching over me. I am very grateful for my godmother, Edna Mae, who has always been there for me.” Opie has been a Wampus Cat off and on throughout his life. He has also attended school in Hillsboro, Italy, and Longview, but Itasca has always been his favorite He is extremely involved in sports more than any other activity in school. He has been a wide receiver and defensive back in football for the last several years. He is also part of the Wampus Cat track team, but his favorite sport is basketball. During high school he has received the nu-merous accolades: 2nd Team All-District (10th grade), All-District Honorable Mention (11th grade) and named as part of the All-Star Game this year. When he graduates, he plans to attend McLennan Community College in Waco and work toward his goal of becoming a basketball coach. “I love basketball!” Opie said. “I want to be a coach someday and work at doing what I love to do. I’m ready to graduate from high school, and am working hard to pass all of my classes.” In his free time, Opie enjoys playing basketball, listening to music, dancing, singing, and hanging out with his girl friend and cousins. “A lot of people don’t know that I dance and sing, but I love it,” Opie said. “I also work with my dad, doing all kinds of stuff. Whatever he says goes. He is my hero. He’s been there for me, taking care of me. He’s been through a lot; two heart attacks in the same year, diabetes, and he’s still going strong. He’s my inspiration. That’s why I want to stay close to home when I go to college. I don’t want to leave my dad, my family, and my future family.”

Senior Spotlight - Dakota Cox Reporter Brittany Bourland - Caricature by Martin Martinez

“Make every second count, and don’t mess up your chances,” are some words of advice that Dakota Cox thinks that everyone should follow, not just students. Dakota Ryan Bransom Cox is the son of Dawn and Fredrick Cox. He has one little broth-er, Garrett, and two sisters, Courtney and Crista. He does have 4 dogs, lots of cattle and 3 donkeys. He enjoys spending a lot of time with his award winning cattle on the ranch and that goes along with his main hobby of showing his cattle. Dakota played football all four years of high school as an offensive and defensive lineman. In track he has participated in the discus throw, the shot-put and has run in various track events all four years. He is an also proud member of the 4-H and FFA.

During school his favorite teachers include some who may serve as role models: Coach Rodriguez, Ag teacher Bill Nickel and Coach Morrill. During his four years in high school he also met someone else who has had a big impact on his life. “Classmate and 2010 graduate, Chad Rutherford inspired me and made me a better football player. He gave me a greater want to do something. He said that there are greater things than what sits in front of you.” After high school, Dakota plans include attending Tarleton State University and studying in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine field. But as far as long terms plans go, Dakota isn’t sure where he sees himself. “I’m not the type of person that plans things way out in the future. Usually things do not happen as we plan them or think that we want them. You have to expect and be prepared for the the unexpected.”

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Willpower Leads Rodriguez to Practice Player of the

Week Written by Head Softball Coach Calvin Wright

One thing that has been impressive about the Lady Cat Softball team early in the 2012 season has been the de-dication of the players to stay after practice on their own time and con-tinue to work on their game. At times when a comfortable couch and a remote might sound ap-pealing after a long prac-tice, the Lady Cat ball players have shown grit and determination to get in a few extra reps and improve their game. And nobody has shown more heart and concern to improve her foot-work and skills at first base than sophomore Ashlie Rodriguez. Rodriguez, well aware of the importance of a good first baseman to have the ability to save errant throws by her fellow infielders, has taken a lot of pride in this matter. This extra practice and focus come game time out of Rodriguez and her teammates propelled the Lady Cats to take home the championship of the Maypearl Tour-nament, capped off by a 13-3, 10 run-rule defeat of the Dawson Lady Bulldogs in the finale. Rodriguez said of the Lady Cats focus on soft-ball this season, “Our attitudes have improved tremendously from last year. When we have made mistakes we have had each other’s backs.” She continues to say that her favorite part of softball is when the team gets hot offensively and really gets the dugout fired up. She hopes this positive Lady Cat attitude is the boost the team will need to burst through the regional tourna-ment this year. Outside of softball, Rodriguez (a near consis-tent “A” student) is a member of the Wampus Cat Marching Band in which she anchors the French horn section and was also elected last year as the class treasurer. Years from now, when her days at Itasca High School run out, she pictures herself being in the medical field, possi-bly attending A&M University. But as for now, she is taking one day at a time. Trying to make herself and her team better, one repetition at a time.

Wampus Cat Baseball

March 6 - @Dawson* 6:00 9 - Frost* 4:30 13 - @Hubbard* 12:00 16 Open 20 - Wortham* 4:30 23 - Dawson* 4:30 27 - @Frost * 4:30 30 - Hubbard* 4:30 April 3 - Meridian 4:30 6 - @Wortham* 12:00 10 - @Dawson* 6:00 13 - Frost* 4:30 17 - @Hubbard* 4:30 20 Open 27 - Wortham* 4:30 *Depicts district games

IHS Golf Schedule March 6 - Alvarado Cleburne Links 12 – 16 Spring Break 19-District Practice Canyon West Club 28 - District Canyon West Club

April 9 - District CC Proctor Lake

Wampus Cat Track March 10 - Bulldog Relays Rice 24 - YJacket Relays Meridian 31 - Bulldog Relays McGregor April 5 - District Meet Meridian 12 - Area Meet Zepher 19 - Regional Qualifier Meridian 30 - Regional Meet Abilene May 11-12 State Meet Austin

Lady Cats Softball Unfinished Business

March 9 - @China Spring 4:30 16 - @Burleson Centennial 6:00 23 - Grand Prairie Adv 4:30 24 - @Bosqueville 11:00 30 - Covington 4:30 31 - @Waxahachie F F 10:00 April 3 - @Dawson 6:00 10- @Grand Prairie Adv 5:30 13 - Waxahachie F F 4:30 14 - @Crawford 11:00 17 - @Covington 5:30 20 District Bye 24 District Certification May 1 Bi Dist Certification 5 Area Certification 30 - June 2 State Tournament

Youth Baseball/Softball

Registration Every Tuesday & Thursday

6 - 8 p.m. Middle School Gym

Saturday Registration March 10 & 17 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

March 17 Final registration

Register your child to secure a spot on a team. A copy of the child’s birth certificate is required. If the child played last year and a copy was pro-vided, then it is on file with the IYA. Cost $60 – 1st child $55 for each additional child Anyone with a question may email Leann at leannkirkpa-trick@yahoo.com or call 817-219-6134. All calls will be re-turned after 5 p.m.

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2012 Hill County Fair Story and Pictures by Shelby Ledwig

On January 26-28, all the FFA and 4-H Programs in Hill County competed for a top place with their farm animals at the Hill County Fair. Horses, rabbits, steers, heifers, pigs, goats, and lambs flooded the fairgrounds in Hillsboro. Itasca had quite a turn out for the event and many of the animals placed and made the ‘Sale’ that was held on Saturday, January 28 as the Fair’s closing. Showing pigs from the Itasca FFA program were Sarah Billingsley, Andrew Clark, Brandon Duby, Tylor Graham, Brandon Kelly, Taylor Ledwig (who also showed rabbits) and Tristen Prescott. Chase Patterson, Jessica Castro and Dana Schuman competed with their goats and Alaina Valentine with a lamb. Emily Basye, and Willie Oxford showed off their rabbits, while Dakota Cox represented Itasca with a heifer. These students worked very hard throughout the year to make their animals the best. Over 75 % of Itasca’s animals made sale and were auctioned off. Itasca and IHS is very proud of these hardworking and dedicated students who put in a lot of time and effort in this event. Many of these animal projects were purchased by the Friends of Itasca’s Youth Committee and the students voiced their thanks for this wonderful community group of volunteers.

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Hill County Heritage Vol. II

News Release The Heritage of Hill County, Texas Volume II books are available for $60 each at the Hillsboro Chamber of Com-merce, 115 North Covington St., in Hillsboro. The Chamber of Commerce is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: (254)582-2481. Fewer than 200 copies remain for sale at this time. Books may also be purchased from the following: in Hub-bard, Enid Waldrop, (cell) 254 721 6191 or home, 254 576-2327; in Hillsboro, Mollie Stinson, 254 582-3242 and Cleo Davis, 254 582-3603; in Covington, Juliann Lumpkin @254 854-2254; in Cleburne, Mildred Lee @817 517-9382; in Whitney, Margaret Hering, @254 694-8354. The price if ordered by mail is $66.00 each, which includes shipping. To order books by mail send a $66 check made out to the Hill County Heritage Book Committee to: Heritage Publishing Consultants, Inc., P.O. Box 22128, Louisville, Kentucky, 40252-0128.

6th Grade Persuasive Essays Stop Drugs!

By Joe Savala

Every day millions and millions of teenagers are doing drugs and ruining their lives. Most of the teenagers do drugs because of the people they hang around with. Teenagers that are doing drugs are ruining their education. Every teenager in our community should stop doing drugs. It’s senseless why teenagers do drugs just to make themselves look cool. If teenagers start doing drugs they will be addicted and will never go back to their regular life. These teenagers will experience a horrible life. When you grow up you’ll be known as a person who made poor choices. Most of the time teenagers try drugs because of the people they hang out with. When teenagers look at adults who do drugs they want to do the same thing, just so they can fit in. When teenagers try to fit in by doing drugs, they eventually die because of drug use. It is important for teenagers to not do drugs, because every parent wants their son or daughter to have a good life. Teenagers are ruining their lives by doing drugs because they think they are cool. Teenagers think drugs are cool but they’re not at all. Drugs can kill you. Most people think that they are relaxing, but they’re not. What if everybody did drugs? Maybe everybody in our community would possibly die. My opinion is that all teenagers should stop doing drugs! Our mayor should stop people from getting drugs in to our big little town. This is very urgent we need teenagers to stop doing drugs. Again it’s so senseless that teenagers do drugs and that are why we need to prevent these teenagers from doing drugs.

Itasca PD January Report

Arrests Cases Filed 1 Felony 2 District Attorney 2 Misdemeanor 3 County Attorney 2 Other Agency 1 Municipal Court

Total calls for service – 40 Traffic & Citations

300 – Moving 33 - Non-moving 10 - Warnings

Class “C” Citations 1 - Assault 5 - Open Container 3 - Possession of drug paraphernalia 3 – DWLI 10 – No DL 18 – No Insurance 6 – Impounded Vehicles

City Ordinance 6 – No Rabies Vaccination

Itasca VFD January Report Type of Call City County Assist EMS 13 5 MVC 1 False Alarm 2 Grass/Brush Fire 1 Mercantile Fire (Hillsboro) 1 Residence/Structure 2 Utility Emergency 1 (Power line) Assist Citizen 1 (w/Water) Total Call 27 Total Calls YTD 27 Total Man Hours 258 Total Mileage 273

Total Members 20 Mutual Aid Given – Hillsboro–1, Covington-1, Woodbury-1

Missed Calls – 0

To rent the Itasca Rotary Building call Karon Farquhar at 254-205-8402

Antique Alley Texas 37 Miles of Shopping

New & Bigger Shopping Trail! Itasca, Grandview, Cleburne and Maypearl

April 20-22 and September 21-23, 2012 AntiqueAlleyTexas.com

Itasca Volunteer Fire Department Appreciation Chili Supper

Giving back to the public! Free dinner for all! Itasca Fire Department Hall

March 10 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Remember When . . . “History of the Rockwall School” Columnist Carl Sweeney)

At first the community was called “Hilldale,” but that apparently changed when rock walls were used in the school. It then became the Rockwall Community Independent School. It was in the year 1878 that people in the community saw a need for a center to develop their boys and girls mentally and spiritually and a meeting place for community social events. This need was met with the building of a school house and the selection of a teacher and a preacher to lead in their

developments. As in many worthy accomplishments the setting for the first Rockwall School was not filled with conveniences and equipment. The first school, which was taught by a Mr. Reece, was in a dwelling located near the old homestead of the Rotens. Most of the teaching was done in the yard and the house was used as a shelter. Seeing the need for a more comfortable and efficient place, the Rockwall people determined that in spite of the lack of money and no nearby lumber markets to erect another building. They turned to another source. There was a rock quarry nearby, so they burned their own lime and shaped the rocks and then erected rock walls. They built a top out of brush, con-structed seats from split logs and completed a building, with dirt floors. The first school taught in these rock walls was by Mr. Ed Wilkinson. His pupils used slates for blackboards and their knees for desks. After two or three years, shingles, lumber and a few patent desks were hauled from Groesbeck and a floor, ceiling and roof were added. Later when the school disbanded, Mannie Turner purchased some of the lumber for barns on his farm. The Rockwall School made progress and by 1898 a second room was added and two teachers were em-ployed. A few years after this a tornado struck the school doing considerable damage, although school was in progress, no one was injured. In 1918 the old rock walls were torn down and another building was erected. Then seven acres of land was added to the school property and a teacherage was built, the first one in Hill County that had a modern water system and an installed lighting system. Ira Landrith, who they said had a brilliant mind and a great heart, taught at the school. Mr. Landrith was well liked, and the people said he was without a superior. He once was a candidate for President of the United States, on the Prohibition Ticket. Expressed briefly, the loyalty of the Rockwall people may be made in two statements. First, a fight was never made against a school bond issue. Second, all the trustees and teachers seemed to have agreed with Robert E. Lee that “duty is the sublimest word in the English Language.” And there we have the history of the Rockwall School. It served the community well, both as an institute of learn-ing and a social center. As they say, “all good things must come to an end,” and Rockwall was no exception. Starting in the 1940s most country schools were consolidated with others. Other schools in the area to do so were Files Valley, Presbyterian Home, Iverson, Bois D’ Ark, Osceola, and others. In August 1939, Rockwall had a homecoming with a huge crowd in attendance, both from old time former stu-dents and Rockwall residents alike. They came to renew old acquaintances and to reminisce about other days in their lives. I thought it would be interesting to list some of the people in attendance that were former residents and students, along with friends from Hillsboro and other places. I can personally remember almost all of these people listed. There were, J.C., Sarah, Arthur, Anis and John Grant, George, Pat and Lizzie Moore, Nat, John and Harry, Barrett, G.W., D.C. John and Mollie Stanley, the K. Wilson family, Bob Tarrant, Albert Tarrant, Florence Roach and Mira Willis, Sol and S.D. Wiginton of Chilicothe, Mrs. W.C. Alverson, Earl Dickinson and Mrs. J.S. Hobbs, the Homer Nalley family, Mrs. Will Terry, Mrs. Delmer Cretcher, the J.W. Shelton family, Walter, Cliff, Myrtle, Cate and Maggie Timmings, C.J., Everett and Ella Calfee, the Ellisons (Mattie, Charlie, Sam and Bob), Mrs. C.D. Dalton. the Poe family (W.L., T.B., J.S., W.J., H.B., F.C., Eva and G.W.), the W.J and Sarah Sweeney family (Jinks, Carl, Zeak, George, Rose, Josie, Mary and Grace), the Roten family (Rex, E.L. Dick and Alma), the Joe Turner family (Mannie, Reuben, Roxie, John, Marvin, Thelma, and Morris), the Rev. W.J. Priddy family (G.R. Sallie and Lou), the Bill Terry family (John, Fisk and Will), the Bailey family (R.K. Lula, Lee, Fannie, Wolsie, Annie, Ellis, Charlie, R.D. and Ralph), the Gilbert Grant family (Mrs. Piddy, Leath and Nat). Others were, Nannie Landrith, Tom Grant, Nannie Kirkpatrick, the John Davis family, Dr. W.A. Grant from Hillsboro and from Malone Rey Revis, Ada Wor-ley, Kate Revis and Harry Revis.

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Recent Death

Feeler, Rachel Ann - Rachel Ann Feeler, 64, passed into the Lord's care on February 19, 2012. Rachel graduated from Eastern Hills High School in 1966, attended Arlington State College and went on to receive her teaching certif-icate from North Texas State in 1970. She taught at White Face Elementary, the Wilmer Hutchinson School District and later retired from the Dallas School District. Rachel was a true professional teacher and always pushed her stu-dents to their full potential. She was a member of the Teachers Union, TSTA, and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She was preceded in death by her father, James H. McCreight and her grandparents, Dr. Clark and Rachel Campbell of Itasca. Rachel is survived by her mother, Dorthea Ann McCreight; brother, Jim McCreight and wife, Cora; nieces, Kris-ten and Karen; cousins, Ann McCreight Jones, Harry McCreight, Martha McCreight, Pat Campbell; and many friends.

Nourishing Our Children’s Bodies and Minds

Itasca ISD will sponsor the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Feeding Program beginning on June 4, 2012 and continuing until July 13, 2012. The district will serve all meal in the IISD Cafeteria. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. thru 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be served from 10:00 a.m. thru 2:00 p.m. The program is free to all children under the age of 18 on a first-come, first-serve basis. We realize that hunger doesn’t take a summer break. Volunteers are needed and welcomed to assist in and around the dining area “In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washing-ton, D.C. 20250 or call 800/795-3272 or 202/720-6382(TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider & employer.”

Coles BBQ Thursday & Friday - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Re-Open - 5:00 p.m. until sold out Saturday - 11:00 a.m. until sold out

Special each week end Located at the end of the Shell Station at Exit 8 off I-35

Call for takeout orders – 254-687-9999

Missing Dog – Reward Medium size white long hair pet - Answers to the name of Sugar - Call Betty Sumner 254-687-2204

First United Methodist Church Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser

Wednesday, March 21 5:30 p.m. until out Everyone Invited!

Diaz Tex Mex Restaurant 100 blk. W. Main St. Itasca, TX

Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakfast Burritos $ 1.99 Breakfast Tacos - $ 0.99

Lunch Special $ 3.99 All You Can Eat

Beef, Chicken or Cheese Enchiladas - $7.99

Steak Lunch & Dinner March 9 $10

Central Baptist Youth will hold their annual steak dinner fundraiser on March 9. This benefits the students’ camp trip to Glorieta-Fudge Camp in New Mexico. This year you can have lunch, dinner or BOTH on Friday, March 9. The cost is $10 a meal and you can dine in or delivery. Meals will start as early as 10:30 a.m. and go until 7:00 p.m. You may pur-chase your tickets from a CBC Youth, Mark Feh-nel, Felicia Coleman or anyone who works with the CBC Youth.

For Sale 75 gallon fish tank with oak wood stand and hood (custom) – 2 to choose from $225 or best offer Comes with some additional supplies for saltwater set-up

817-846-0680

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Wampus Cats of the Week Wampus Cat Baseball Coaches

Reporter Shelby Ledwig

Hitting the diamond with a young team this year, Coaches Na-than Morrill (top right) and Jef-fery Mayberry are working on

keeping the positive

energy flow-ing into the district sea-son. So far, they have done a great job, as the Cats are going into dis-trict play with an impressive 3-1 record. “This year we have the most talent I’ve ever seen in my three years of

coaching baseball here,” Coach Morrill said. “The players have matured and have a winning ‘fight back’ attitude when we get behind. We have more depth than ever be-fore. We don’t just want to make it to the playoffs, we want to have a good run in the playoffs. I’m thrilled about this season.”

Lloyd Ford’s Wampus Cat

Special of the Week

2010 F150 C/C 4X4 XLT 5.4L, Loaded, One Owner

Only 4K Miles! $28,985

Lloyd Ford – Proud Supporter of the Wampus Cats