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A new place to call home

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When Christina Ward and her husband, Bryan, began to search for a new place to live, they had never heard of Italy. After looking in the northern part of Ellis County, their realtor told them she wanted to show them a house in Italy. (Continued…)

Avalon Water and Sewer Service Corporation elects directors

The Avalon Water and Sewer Service Corporation (AWSSC) held their annual and monthly meeting on Thursday night. Directors Jimmy Brown, Denice Wimbish, Manuel Rodriguez and Rickey Johnston were present; David Waishes, Robin Donaldson, and Jeremy Langley were absent. Denice Wimbish and Manuel Rodriquez were re-elected to the board with 62 total votes cast. (Continued…)

Margie Davis retires after 38 years of teaching

Image: Here is Margie holding up a big ‘Thank You’ card from her students!

Italy High School is going to miss Mrs. Margie Davis. After teaching our junior high and high school students for 18 years, she is going to be sorely missed. “My end of the hallway won’t be half as exciting without me,” Margie laughingly said. (Continued…)

New teacher hired for Stafford Elementary

Image: Stafford principal, Jonathan Nash, and newly hired 4th grade teacher, Davee Garcia, are excited about the upcoming school year.

Within two minutes of opening the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, the Italy ISD School Board convened into executive session. After 30 minutes of deliberation, the board came to a unanimous conclusion to hire Davee Garcia as a 4th grade teacher for Stafford Elementary. Barry Basset made a motion to hire Mrs. Garcia and Cheryl Owen seconded. (Continued…)

Agenda: Italy City Council Meeting, Monday, June 10, 2013

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The Italy City Council will have their regular monthly meeting tonight, June 10, 2013. The meeting will be called to order at 6:00pm and will be held in the Italy City Council Chambers at 105 West Main Street, Italy. The meeting is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend. (Continued…)

Softball skills camp scheduled at Hill College in July

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Hill College’s Lady Rebel Softball coaching staff is having two, 2-day softball camps in July. The first camp, to be held on July 18th and 19th, will be for 10 thru 14 year-olds and the second camp, to be held on July 25th and 26th, will be for 15 thru 18 year olds. Both of these camps will be held at the Hill College softball field in Hillsboro, just a short drive from Italy. (Continued…)

Pies in the face means money in the bank

Image: Ms. Erica Miller enjoyed a couple of pies today.

The last day of school rolls around and what do you do? You throw pies at your principal, of course. Naturally, the event was planned and Erica Miller, Lee Joffre and Casey Holden lived up to their part of deal. The class that brought in the most donations for West ISD was allowed to throw pies at the trembling trio. Mr. Joffre took a few in the ol’ mug for a good cause. (Continued…)

IHS Cheerleader Car Wash planned for Saturday, June 8

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The IHS cheerleaders are going to hit the ground running to earn funds for new uniforms and a summer cheer camp. They have a carwash planned for Saturday, June 8 from 10:00am to 3:00pm to be held in the Lowe’s parking lot in Waxahachie. Make plans to stop by on Saturday! (Continued…)

Car wash at AutoZone in Waxahachie Saturday to help send Azlin Itson to pageants

Image: Italy 5-year old, Azlin Itson, was recently crowned the 2013 Ellis County Cinderella Tot and is asking for donations to help her represent Italy, Ellis County and Texas in the Miss Texas Cinderella Tot pageant to be held in Houston and later in the National American Miss Pageant where her quest will begin in Dallas.

Now holding the title of 2013 Ellis County Cinderella Tot, Italy’s own, Azlin Itson, age 5, and her parents, Amanda and Aaron Itson, will be hosting a fundraising Car Wash tomorrow, Saturday, June 8, on the AutoZone parking lot in Waxhahchie from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Proceeds from the Car Wash will be used to send Azlin to two upcoming major pageants. (Continued…)

The IHS Class of 2013 stand together for the last time

Image: The Italy High School graduating class of 2013 give last hugs and prepare to “toss their hats.”

Forty-seven seniors entered the dome on Friday night. It was the last time as a student of IHS. Dressed in cap in gown, some with medals and honor chords, the group lined up and marched to the Processional of Pomp & Circumstance, performed by the Italy High School Regiment Band, and headed to their seat in front of the podium. It was a night to remember.

More images were added on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 (Continued…)

Summer Food Service Program thru Italy ISD

The Italy ISD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will not be discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: (Continued…)

IJHS holds a Science Fair

Image: Mrs. Thompson gives Vanessa the first place ribbon for the Science Fair.

The Italy Junior High was able to include a Science Fair for an activity this year. The Science Fair was held in the dome and was hosted by Lindsey Thompson, Junior High Science teacher, and Catherine Hewett, 8th grade Science teacher, Biology and IPC (integrated physics and chemistry). With these two teachers, plans are to get the students excited about science and have fun learning. (Continued…)

Letter to the Editor: My name is Jesus Contreras

We recently received this “letter to the editor” here at the ItalyNeotribune. The subject matter posed a quandary for the editors. Based on personal experiences, Italy Neotribune editor, Mike South chose to publish the letter along with a letter of his own.

2 Additional Comments (Continued…)

Italy High School holds NHS induction ceremony

Image: Newest officers inducted for 2013-2014:
(L-R) Montserrat Figueroa, Jesica Wilkins, Emily Stiles, Taylor Turner, Anna Riddle and Zain Byers

On May 28, Italy High School welcomed the newest members into the Italy Chapter of the National Honor Society. The 10th grade students were recommended by their teachers and are required to have five qualities which are Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character and Citizenship. They were required to have a 90 or above average in the five core subject areas for their 9th and 10th grades. The students were also required to record all awards, accomplishments and community service they performed in this same time frame. These new members will perform community service and participate in leadership training throughout the upcoming year. (Continued…)

Stafford second graders perform “Nowhere Else but Texas”

Image: Pledge to the Texas Flag.

As you walked into the cafeteria of Stafford Elementary last Friday morning you saw the cutest cowgirls and cowboys you ever saw singing and dancing and having lots of fun performing “Nowhere else but Texas.” This is their annual second grade program and they really out did themselves. (Continued…)

Avalon Homecoming Set for June 8, 2013

AVALON – June 8, 2013 is the date for Avalon’s Biennial Homecoming at the beautifully renovated J. P. Griffith Gymnasium located on Hemphill Street in Avalon. The event is sponsored by the Avalon Ex-Students Association. (Continued…)

Appreciation reception for Frank Jackson

Image: Frank Jackson was honored for his 14 years of service as mayor for Italy.

Thursday evening Italy Boze Community Center was packed with citizens of Italy to thank Frank Jackson for his last 14 years of service as Mayor. City council members, friends and family were there to celebrate Jackson for the work he had done for the city. (Continued…)

North Texas Food Bank Visited by Stafford Students

Image: Stafford Elementary’s gifted and talented and student council students were glad they were able to help other kids.

Last Thursday Stafford Elementary’s gifted and talented and student council students took a field trip to the North Texas Food Bank. What they did there has made a wonderful impression on these students. (Continued…)

Tim Green Visits Italy ISD

Image: Tim Green explaining why reading and education is so important.

Italy ISD’s dome gymnasium was filled with fifth, sixth, seventh and eight grade students ready to meet Tim Green. Greene was a former football player with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League and now is a renown author. (Continued…)

Gladiator Athletic Booster Club meeting – Monday, June 3

There will be a Gladiator Athletic Booster Club meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 5:30pm to be held in the Italy High School’s Library. All parents/guardians of 7th grade thru 12th grade athletes for the 2013-2014 school year are asked to attend. All community supporters of Italy High School and Junior High School athletics are welcome to attend as well. (Continued…)