Christopher Anthony, an eighth grader at Avalon Middle School in Avalon, Texas, was declared the county champion at the Ellis County Spelling Bee competition in Maypearl, Texas, February 21, 2011. He will compete at the Dallas Morning News Regional Spelling Bee on March 26, 2011. The competition will be televised on WFAA Channel 8.
Tammy Wallis (Stafford Principal) wanted to come up with a way for teachers to be recognized for their outstanding teaching skills and hard work they put in everyday. Thus, the Teacher’s Heart Award. This award is awarded every six weeks. This time the award went to third grade teacher April Mathers.
The Italy Ex-student Association needs your help. For the last eight years, I have sent out the letters and kept up with whatever needed to be done. And I have loved it! I would like to continue but my failing eyesight just won’t let me. I guess sometimes you just have to know when to stop.
The Italy Park Board is seeking donations of plastic eggs and candy for the Mayor’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Soon we will honor and celebrate the beauty and birthday of Mrs. Ethel Harvey born on March 3, 1910. We praise God who put the sun in the sky that shines down from the heavens and warms this loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great Grandmother.
The City of Italy Park Board will have their monthly meeting today, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the Italy Municipal Building at 105 West Main Street, Italy. Meeting time is 5:30pm. The agenda slates discussions regarding the recent Christmas Festival and proposed future projects.
The Italy Economic Development Corporation voted to hire Darryl Ratcliff of the Green Bandana Group of Dallas as grant writer at its monthly meeting Monday.
During the loss of our father we want to say thank you to all the wonderful support we received in so many ways from friends and relatives. Your kindness and sympathy at this time are more appreciated than any words can ever express.
The Italy Gladiators traveled to Meridian this past Saturday to match up bats with the Yellow Jackets. The Gladiators got started on their season that will culminate in a district battle against Grandview, Maypearl, Axtell, Whitney, Clifton and Rio Vista.
The Italy School Board of Trustees approved two proposals Monday night in a called session to reduce personnel costs for the 2011/2012 budget.
Today, February 28, 2011, the Italy EDC will have their monthly meeting at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of the Italy Municipal Building at 105 Main Street, Italy. Agenda items include discussion and action consideration of a proposal by grant administrator and discussion and action consideration of letter writing campaign in support of Italy Post Office.
Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties have released their meals menu for March 2011. These meals are subject to change.
The Italy Gladiators keep the dream alive with a playoff win over the Mildred Eagles Friday in Midlothian. The Gladiators win 64-37 to claim the Region 2-AA Area Championship and await the winner from the Sunnyvale matchup with Hearne.
It’s the playoffs! Here are some additional photos from the Region 2-AA Area Championship game between the Italy Gladiators and the Mildred Eagles.
Road to Recovery is a nationwide service provided by the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Monday, February 28, 2011 there will be a called meeting of the Italy ISD School Board. The 6:00pm meeting will be held in the Italy ISD Administration Building. Agenda items pertain to the superintendent search as well as discussion and consideration of options regarding personnel cuts in preparation of the upcoming statewide education funding cuts.
At Stafford Elementary you will see green recycling bins in every classroom. Stafford Elementary has joined up with the City of Italy in the city’s effort to recycle.
I recently discovered that the Italy Masonic Lodge is having a raffle. The purpose of the raffle is to raise funds for renovations to their historic downtown Italy building. With the great prizes being offered and a worthwhile purpose, supporting the Italy Masons is a must do.
Recently the ItalyNeotribune received a letter from a concerned Italy citizen regarding worn out United States flags being flown in our community.
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Gear up for the upcoming predator hunt with all proceeds benefiting the Bluebonnet Belles Scholarship Fund. The Bluebonnet Belles are a non-profit organization that award graduating senior scholarships to students that show animals during the Ellis County Youth Expo.
On March 2, Stafford Elementary will be celebrating two big events, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
The Italy Gladiators basketball playoff game has been scheduled for Friday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. at the Midlothian High School.
Mrs. Burns, Testing Coordinator/Counselor at the Italy High School campus wants to remind all Italy Jr High and High School parents that on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 all 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test, which measures student’s mastery of the state-mandated curriculum.
Upcoming IYAA Baseball/Softball registration dates and uniform information. Also, spirit items can be ordered by fans!
James Murry “Pee Wee” Carter, age 74, of Italy, passed away early Monday, February 21, 2011 at his home. He was born March 6, 1936 in Waxahachie to Aline (Murray) and John Willis Carter, Sr. Pee Wee was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Italy for many years, the Italy Masonic Lodge, the AQHA and the NCHA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed.
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The Italy School Board of Trustees tabled action regarding contract renewals for the elementary and high school principals, director of special programs and athletic director at its monthly meeting Monday evening.
Mrs. Wallis, the Principal Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Stafford Elementary Teachers are having a “Meet and Greet” on Wednesday, February 23 at 7:30am in an effort to reorganize a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
Starting Saturday, March 26th and running through Saturday, April 2nd, Ellis County will be hosting another week long Clean-Up Event providing an opportunity for all county residents to dispose of unwanted items.
After clenching the District 15 2A Championship with a 54-44 win over Axtell. The Italy Gladiators basketball team had 2010-2011 Playoff Shirts printed and are currently available for purchase. The cost of the shirts are $10.00 each.
The third annual Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off in scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 25th and 26th. This event is sanctioned by the Lone Star BBQ Society. As in years past, the cook-off will be staged at the Upchurch Ball Park at 201 E. Dilworth Road in Italy. New this year will be a kids cook-off on Friday evening.
A meeting is set for Wednesday, February 23, at 7 p.m. to discuss the Insurance Services Office (ISO) fire rating in Ellis County. The meeting will be held on the second floor of the historic Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie.
A Citizens’ Advisory Committee for the redistricting process will be appointed by Ellis County Commissioners, following action taken during Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting.
Current Italy Gladiator Regiment Band member, Michael Taz Martinez, has been selected to join Crossmen, a world class drum corps that performs all around the nation. With an expectant cost of $3,000.00, Michael will be relying on donations to help him complete this amazing life-changing experience.
The booster club for Gladiator Athletics and Gladiator Band will hold a meeting on Monday, February 21. The meeting will be held in the IHS Library at 300 S. College Street. Meeting time is 6:00pm.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 21 in the band hall at the Italy High School campus. Meeting time is slated for 7:00pm. Contract renewals for the principals and athletic director is one of the items listed on the agenda.
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Already with a successful fund-raising burger sale under their belts held inside the Italy High School Cafeteria last Friday, in which every burger they cooked sold, the Lady Gladiator Softball team geared up for their season opener.
The Italy Gladiators (24-6, 13-1), the District 15 2A Basketball Champions, are scheduled to participate in a PLAYOFF PREVIEW this Saturday, February 19 at Richland High School.
Sonny Dickerson, IHS Ag teacher, has announced that he has select meats, as well as a few dessert items, available for purchase. These item are overstock from the Italy FFA Chapter’s annual meat sales fundraiser that was conducted this past December. All has been stored in a deep freezer and is available for purchase now.
Pack The Dome Night marked the final games of the season for both the varsity and JV Lady Gladiators’ teams and a chance to clench a the district championship for the Varsity Gladiators against visiting rival, the Grandview Zebras.
IYAA Baseball and Softball registration continues tonight, Tuesday, February 15, at the old Italy gym during basketball pictures. Gary Wood will be at the gym from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Italy City Council approved an ordinance calling for a general election May 14 for the purpose of electing a mayor and two council members for terms of two years and calling for a special election for the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax. The rate is one-fourth of one percent that will continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets.
IYAA Basketball Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15 inside the old Italy gym. Each team has been assigned a time slot to have each individual player and team pictures taken.
The Italy City Council will conduct its regular monthly meeting tonight, February 14, 2011. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 7:00pm.
The Lady Gladiators will travel to the Waco Reicher campus for their first tournament of the 2011 season. Game schedules have been released. Italy’s first game of the tournament will be Friday, February 25th against the West High School Lady Trojans at 2:30.
It’s that time again for continuing education. Waxahachie Lighthouse for Learning is gearing up for their spring semester. Go ahead and sign up.
Join us in celebrating the ‘Greatest Generation,’ and capture a glimpse from the past through those we serve during the upcoming “Fabulous Forties Fling,” taking place Saturday, March 26, at the Texas Motorplex.
The Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its first annual Dinner Concert on February 26th, 2011 at 6:00 pm. The event will be held at the Stafford Elementary Cafeteria (301 Harris Street, Italy) and tickets are $10. The entertainment will feature the Anointed Temple Mime Ministry.
Saturday night, February 12, a scrumptious Valentine dinner will be served at the Uptown Cafe. Consisting of brisket, sausage, potato salad, mashed potatoes, beans, macaroni and cheese, bread, tea and peach cobbler, the dinner will begin at 5:00pm.
It is no longer necessary to boil the water. Water samples have been taken to the test lab, and all results showed no signs of harmful bacteria or other microbes. All testing and the results from the testing were monitored by TCEQ.
