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Classifieds Page 4 HIS WEE LBJ-635 expansion Movies Page 11 TK Obituaries Page 9 Police Page 2 Page 12 Puzzles Page 10 Worship Page 8 Flames near freeway get attention By Jess Paniszczyn “The fire started on the south Curiosity got the best of hun- end of the structure and the wind dreds of people as they took time was blowing northwest. The fire during their busy commute to slow took off, and the structure went down and in some cases to get as completely to ground. There was close as possible as the Airport Inn only some rock and very little wood located at 110 W. Airport Freeway left, because it was such a hot fire. as it burned down on Feb. 23. The The cause of the fire remains initial call was received by the Fire unknown. Department around 6:19 p.m. Six “There couldn’t have been engines, three ladder trucks and 39 people living in the structure, be- fire fighters supported by police cause it was just an open tunnel. officers arrived at the scene. There was no place to get out of “The structure was like a lum- the wind. There was nothing to beryard standing on end with noth- steal in the structure just old wood. ing to stop the blaze. The wind was I don’t think there was any sort of blowing pretty good, and the fire accelerant or arson. swept through very quickly,” As- “The cause of the fire is unde- sistant Fire Chief Mike Evits said. termined. Sometimes it’s not clear “They were in the process of at all what caused a fire. We’re say- tearing the building down. They ing it’s suspicious, because we were going through and taking the don’t have a cause. That doesn’t copper, plumbing fixtures and any- mean it was arson. thing that has value to it. All of the “What happens a lot of times sheetrock had been removed. They in buildings like this is a workman had taken everything of any value is using a cutting torch to get some out of the structure but the stair- Flames fill the night sky as the vacant Airport Inn, which was in the process of being prepared for wells. See TWO, Page 6 demolition, burns. Texas Stadium hosts a final fan farewell By Jess Paniszczyn “The Fan Fest was one last Though the gladiators are long event to have at Texas Stadium PERIODICALS

dead, the Colosseum in Rome has before we all head to Arlington. TEXAS IRVING POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE stood as a monument to the impor- This was a great way to say PERMIT #024981 tance of sports for over 2,000 years. goodbye to Texas Stadium,” said Alas, the Fates have not been so Jessica Anderson, special projects kind to another iconic sports struc- coordinator for the Dallas Cow- ture, Texas Stadium. Football fans boys Merchandizing Office. “It was were treated to one last revel dur- great event for the entire family. We ing the Farewell to Texas Stadium had balloon artists, silent auctions, Fan Fest and Stadium Memorabilia See SAYING, Page 8 Sale Feb. 20 – 22. ProProgramgram encouragesencourages EarEarthth friendlyfriendly transportransportationtation By Jess Paniszczyn Idling Problems and Alternative

Residents who are tired of Fuels while enjoying environmen- The Irving Rambler Box 177731 P.O. Irving, TX 75017 road rage or who are looking for a tally friendly snacks. way to lessen their carbon foot- “Alternative transportation is print found some answers at the something we talk about at City Take the Road Workshop hosted Hall,” said Fran Witte, Senior Com- by the City of Irving on Feb. 21. munity Outreach Coordinator for Participants had the opportunity to the City of Irving. “But we haven’t see some of the transportation in- really gotten the word out to the dustries newest, fuel efficient gad- public, so we wanted to open a fo- Irving Rambler $0.25 Irving Rambler $0.25 Irving Rambler $0.25 Irving Rambler $0.25 Irving Rambler $0.25 A balloon helps to ease the pain as Ivana Romero (3) says a final gets, and listen to panel discus- rum where people could come in farewell to Texas Stadium. sions on subjects such as Real See ALTERNATIVE, Page 4 LEGAL NOTICES Make sure your notices are placed in a newspaper where people will actually see them Call 214-675-6493 Page 2 February 28, 2009 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler POLICE & FIRE InstituteInstitute sponsorssponsors historhistoryy prizeprize The Bill of Rights Institute re- entries which do an excellent job Police need help identifying bank robbery suspect cently announced their collabora- of analyzing the enduring impor- tion with National History Day tance of Constitutional rights in On Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m., offic- pect pointed the gun directly at a sponded quickly, but the suspect (NHD). The Institute is sponsor- American history.” ers were dispatched to a robbery teller. The suspect told the teller to was already gone. ing the Constitutional Rights in Each year more than half a mil- at the First Convenience Bank lo- give him the money in the drawer. Investigators are requesting History prize, awarded to an out- lion students, encouraged by cated inside the Kroger Grocery He said not to give him any smart the public’s assistance in identify- standing entry in any category from teachers, participate in the NHD store in the 3600 block of N. Beltline money or dye packs. Upon receiv- ing this suspect. If you have infor- both the senior and junior divisions contest. Students choose histori- Rd. The suspect was wearing a ing an undisclosed amount and mation regarding this robbery which documents and analyzes cal topics related to a theme and black jacket with placing it into please contact the Irving Police De- how individuals have exercised conduct extensive primary and sec- a maroon shirt the bag, the partment immediately. their constitutional rights ondary research through libraries, underneath. He suspect throughout American history. archives, museums, oral history Irving Police Department contacts: walked up to one walked out of The 2009 theme is “The Indi- interviews and historic sites. The 972-721-2518 (24-hour number) the store and vidual in History: Actions and Bill of Rights Institute’s prize will of the tellers with 972-721-8080 Tips Line a black bag in one fled the scene Email a Tip – Legacies.” Students must demon- be awarded at the National Finals hand and a hand- in an unknown [email protected] strate through their project how held June 14-18 in College Park, gun in the other direction. Pa- 972-721- 2535 their chosen individual’s actions MD. hand. The sus- trol officers re- Detective Schingle had an impact on history. Selection of prizewinners is “We have long been inter- based on the National History Day On-View Residential all black clothing and ski Country Club. The suspects’ ve- ested in the outstanding work sub- Contest Guide judging criteria and Burglary Arrest: 02- masks. The suspects fled with the hicle also struck three parked ve- mitted by students as part of Na- the NHD-approved criteria sup- 19-09 at 11:52 An of- victim’s wallet from the IHOP park- hicles before it came to a stop. Both tional History Day,” said Victoria plied by the Bill of Rights Institute. ficer saw two males, ing lot in a dark colored sedan. male suspects fled on foot, and Hughes, Bill of Rights Institute For more information about History standing in the front they were not located. The gate President. “This prize enables us Day, go to yard of a residence in the 2500 block Robbery: 02-21-09 at 8:00 p.m. The sustained major damage and IPD to recognize in a special way those www.nationalhistoryday.org/. of Brockbank Dr., holding elec- complainant stated that he was worked the accident. There were no tronic items with wires hanging to walking through the parking lot of reported injuries. the ground. The two males fled the Dart Bus Station, 201 W. Rock PPoliceolice remindremind motoristsmotorists ofof from the officer on foot into a resi- Island. He stated that he was struck Fire: 02-23-09 at 6:37 p.m. Accord- dence in the 400 block of Hughes from behind with something and ing to IFD investigators, an un- Dr. Responding officers confirmed several males began kicking and known person set fire to the Air- enforcementenforcement periodperiod that a burglary occurred on punching him. They asked for his port Inn in the 120 block of W. SH Brockbank and assisted with a pe- money, but they took his toolbox 183. The building was empty and The current five year grant supplemented with additional grant rimeter around the suspects’ house when he did not respond to them. was to be demolished. awarded to the Irving Police De- (S.T.E.P. – I.D.M. Wave Grant). Pur- on Hughes. The two suspects in- The complainant made it home and partment by TxDOT has been suant to that grant the following volved in the burglary were found called IFD. The suspects were not specific enforcement periods have inside. Property from the burglary located. Irving Fire Department been schedule. During these dates was recovered from inside the resi- additional officers will be added to dence, outside in a shed on the pre- Outside Agency Pursuit / Acci- Activity summary Feb 19 - 24, 2009 the streets/highways with the sole mises, and in a yard along the sus- dent: 02-22-09 at 2:17 a.m. The Dal- task of D.W.I. enforcement and oth- pects’ escape path. The two sus- las County Constables were in pur- Irving Fire Department responded to 150 incidents. ers to monitor Speed and Seatbelt pects were arrested and CID was suit of a white vehicle for traffic and The Fire incidents Medical calls compliance. notified. possibly throwing narcotics out of - Spring Break (March 6 - 22, 2009) 33 Miscellaneous Fire 10 Major Accidents the fleeing vehicle. IPD was con- - Independence Day (June 26-30 and Rescue Calls 59 Major Medical and July 1-5, 2009) Aggravated Robbery (Late Report): tacted for assistance. Before IPD 2 Structure Fires 11 Heart Attacks - Labor Day (August 21 - Septem- 02-21-09 at 1:45 a.m. The victim re- became involved, the suspects 0 Special Operations 15 Difficulty Breathing ported that he was robbed at gun- rammed the steel apartment secu- 1 Vehicle Fires 11 Trauma Related ber 7, 2009) point in the parking lot of rity gate at the Broadmore Place 8 CPR Situations As noted, the upcoming Applebee’s by two males wearing Apartments in the 3200 block of W. Spring Break enforcement period is approaching and preparations are being made to ensure the continued success of making our roadways as safe as possible for travel- ers through close observation and the utilization of enforcement actions for those in non-compliance. Additionally, within the Spring Break time period special attention will be given to the roadways on St. Patrick’s Day. “The heightened public aware- ness campaigns from previous high visibility and specific enforcement efforts continue to improve the public’ understanding that everyone needs to do their part to ensure that we are all safe on our roadways,” said Lt. Stephan Granberry of the Irving Police Department Traffic Section. The ultimate goal of these efforts is to reduce the occurrence and severity of motor vehicle accidents, injuries and their all too often tragic results.” If you have questions and/or need more information, contact Lt. Granberry at 972-721-7828.

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2009 The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 February 28, 2009 Page 3 Irving CVB’S Berry receives national honor Bob Berry, CEM, customer ser- meeting planners - the ability to vention,” said Margaret D. present her with a flag that was among big cities; he personifies vices manager at the Irving Con- provide the highest level of service. Carnahan, vice president/conven- flown over the Texas State Capitol Texas hospitality.” vention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), Planners from around the country tion chair of Women Military on the Coast Guard’s birthday. Bob A 30-year hospitality industry has been named Convention Ser- are asked each year to vote on in- Aviators. “He methodically cov- drafted a proclamation that the Irv- veteran, Berry has served as ICVB vices Manager of the Year by Suc- dividuals who have done an out- ered details that I had not consid- ing mayor signed, and ensured that customer services manager for six cessful Meetings’ magazine and the standing job of servicing meetings. ered, ensured that I was well-ac- the flag and proclamation were years. He is responsible for provid- International Association for Ex- Nominees are evaluated on plan- quainted with the services the CVB mounted in beautiful presentation ing support, staffing and custom- hibits and Events (IAEE). He was ners’ comments on the nominee’s could provide, and advised me on boxes. On the night of our banquet, ized services for meetings and presented with the national award service mentality, efforts as an ef- the best ways to maximize our ex- Bob and several others from the events held in Irving. Berry is im- at IAEE’s recent annual conven- fective meeting partner, and if the perience while keeping our costs CVB personally delivered the me- mediate past board chair for the tion in New Orleans. individual went above and beyond under control. mentos to our event. Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of IAEE, The award is given to conven- the call of duty. “When Bob found out that our “Bob is proud of his commu- as well as a member of the Asso- tion service professionals who “From first contact, Bob Berry keynote speaker was the Vice Com- nity, and goes above and beyond ciation for Convention Operations have demonstrated to the most de- energetically guided me through mandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, to promote Irving as a first-rate lo- Management and the Texas Asso- manding critics in the industry - the planning process for our con- he immediately suggested we cation. His personal touch is rare ciation for Convention Operations Management. He also earned a Certified Exposition Manager COMMUNITY CALENDAR (CEM) designation from IAEE. “We’ve long maintained our February 28 ingbird Lane in Dallas. There is no ited to two file boxes per visit on a Contest continues with this year’s commitment and focus on customer Spring Master Composter Course cost to attend. For additional in- first-come, first-served basis. Only theme of “Picture America”. The service as our number one priority, - Learn about backyard composting formation contact Betsy Cox, paper materials will be shredded; contest, open to all ages, will ac- and Bob absolutely exemplifies at the Spring Master Composter Director of Volunteers for the Visit- CDs or credit cards will not be accept submissions. Entries must be that,” said Maura Allen Gast, Irv- Training Course from 8:30 a.m. to ing Nurse Association, at 214-689- cepted. For more information, call original artwork and suitable for ing CVB executive director. “There 5:30 p.m. at the Family Advocacy 2210 or [email protected]. Solid Waste Services at 972-721- public display. Official entry forms is only ‘yes, we can’ in his vocabu- Center, 600 W. Pioneer Drive. Stu- 8059. may be picked up at all Irving Li- lary, and he always finds a way to dents will be taught how to build a March 2 brary locations and at Irving’s Rec- deliver.” backyard compost pile, trouble- Handling the Fear that Comes with March 1 to April 30 reation Centers. For the official For more information, contact shoot, and how to create a vermi- Grief - Discussion 7:30-8:30 pm in Design-a-Bookmark-Contest - rules visit www.cityofirving.org/li- 972-252-7476 or www.irvingtexas composting bin. The course is free, the Hill Room/Family Life Center The annual Design-a-Bookmark brary/kidspace. .com. but requires a $20 refundable de- 7:30-8:30 pm, Holy Family Church, posit to reserve a seat. Upon 2323 Cheyenne Street, Irving. The completion of the course, partici- author C.S. Lewis wrote, “No one pants will be asked to volunteer 40 ever told me that grief felt so like hours of time in the form of educa- fear.” There are many different tional outreach to teach others kinds of issues that may cause you about composting and recycling. to be fearful while you are mourn- After 20 volunteer hours, students ing; physical, emotional, financial, will receive a compost thermometer. smaller day-to-day occurrences. For more information and to regis- Fear, along with grief, need not ter, call Corporate Communications dominate your life. Please join us at 972-721-2533. as we share suggestions for handling it. February 28 Adinkra Stamping - Come learn March 3 about this African art form in the VNA Grief Recovery - The Visiting Central Library Auditorium from 2 Nurse Association will be conduct- to 4 p.m. Adinkra stamps will be ing a six-session grief recovery used to decorate cloth. This pro- support group for adults who have gram is suitable for all ages. For suffered the loss of a loved one. more information, please contact “Sharing the Journey: Coping with the Central Library Children’s Ref- Grief” will be held Tuesdays, erence Desk at 972-721-2458. March 3 through April 7, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on 1302 February 28 W. Kiest Boulevard in Dallas. The ISO Presents: Tony Desare - Tony meeting time is 10 a.m. to 11:30 Desare and his trio present an a.m. There is no cost to attend the evening of dynamite music with the support group, but registration is Irving Symphony Orchestra at 8 requested by calling Sue Rafferty, p.m. in the Carpenter Performance Manager of VNA Hospice Bereave- Hall. Desare is a rising New York ment Services, at 214-689-2922. City singer, song-writer and pianist. His third album is set for release in March 5 January 2009. $36-50, 972-252-2787 Positive Discipline - A one- or www.irvingartscenter.com for evening parenting class for all par- tickets. ents of children ages 3 – 12, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Hill Room/Family March 1 Life Center, Holy Family Church, Irving Heritage House - The Irv- 2323 Cheyenne Street, to learn ing Heritage House will be open about discipline methods that get from 3pm - 5pm. Docent led tours results and; teach respect and re- will begin at 3pm and 4pm. Admis- sponsibility, enhance your child’s sion is free. Built in 1912 by C.P. self esteem and strengthen the par- Schulze, brother of one of Irving s ent-child relationship. Childcare co-founders J.O. Schulze, the Heri- available with advance reserva- tage House is a restored pioneer tion; registration deadline is Tues- home. This Texas State Historical day, March 3. Call 972-252-5521, ext Landmark is located at 303 S. 106 to pre-resister O’Connor. For more information visit www.irvingheritage.com or March 6 call 972-252-3838. Shredding Opportunity - Resi- dents will have an opportunity to March 2 protect themselves against identity Meals On Wheels Training - The theft by having their personal docu- Visiting Nurse Association needs ments and proprietary information Meals on Wheels volunteer driv- shredded. Shred Document De- ers who want to help the struction will be available from 11 homebound frail elderly, sick, and a.m. to 2 p.m. at the drop-off recy- disabled. Meals on Wheels volun- cling center located at O’Connor teer training will take place from Plaza (northwest corner of State 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Visiting Highway 183 and O’Connor Road). Nurse Association’s headquarters, The center and shredding equip- The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty ment are located between the two Center, located at 1440 W. Mock- large buildings. Residents are lim- Page 4 February 28, 2009 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler American Legion presents President’s Volunteer Service Award Provided by J. Wayne Duckworth President’s Volunteer Service helping our veterans, but also the going, Ms. Houseman has raised Ms. Houseman’s initiative is The American Legion Post 218 Award on Feb. 18 community and our country with the name of Americanism to a commendable and deserves recog- in Irving presented Ms. Patricia The award recognizes Ms. distinction. One of her accomplish- higher level for her generosity in nition for demonstrating the word Ann Houseman with the Houseman’s dedication not only in ments was donating an office to helping Post 218 afford an office Americanism by helping veterans, American Legion Post 218. and with enabling Post 218 estab- their families, the community of Irv- In other projects that are on lish programs both past and future. ing and the country. TTeexasxas RangersRangers pitcherpitcher makmakeses donationdonation toto IrIrvingving BoBoysys BaseballBaseball AssociationAssociation Provided by Deanna Damon year in his senior season at Irving a 0.19 ERA and 139 strikeouts in Texas Rangers pitcher Blake High School in 2007, going 9-2 with just 73.0 innings. Beavan started playing baseball at the age of five in the Irving Boys Baseball Association. The Irving Members of the American Legion Post 218 in Irving present native showed his appreciation Patricia Ann Houseman with the President’s Volunteer Service with a donation of baseball gloves Award. and Rangers caps to the IBBA. Beavan, the Rangers first CLASSIFIED round selection in the 2007 First Year Player Draft, took part in a pre- ADVERTISEMENTS sentation at Trinity View Park in Irv- ing on Feb. 25. WORK HELP DUPLEX Beavan, who reports to minor league spring training camp this WANTED WANTED FOR RENT weekend in Surprise, AZ, was 10-6 Ceramic Tile Project Manager/ Duplex for rent with a 2.37 ERA in 23 starts at Company has Superintendent needed 2-11/2,w/d conn, Clinton (A) in his first professional As he donates baseball gloves and caps to the Irving Boys Baseball excellent references. with 3+ years wbfp,appl,fenced,no season in 2008. The righthander Association, Texas Rangers pitcher Blake Beavan meets with young Bath, Floors, Kitchen experience in solar pets. 972-253-0973 was a consensus area player of the ball players. 20 years in business field construction MOBILE HOME 817.685.8091 management. Please leave a Expertise to include FOR RENT Alternative transportation message. 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Experts from Buy the non-smoker pet friendly TxDOT spoke about fuels and rep- Irving Rambler 469-867-4963 resentatives from the EPA and the Clean Air Coalition talked about air The Irving Rambler is bringing buyers and sellers together. When quality. City representatives spoke you place a classified advertisement in the Rambler, we publish it about the City’s fleet and City ini- online at no additional charge. The Irving Rambler does not accept tiatives for these types of pro- submission of an advertisement as a commitment to publish. Pub- lication of an advertisement does not create an obligation to con- grams.” tinue publishing. The Irving Rambler reserves the right to refuse to Options such as mass transit publish any advertisement for any reason. Ads promoting hate and alternative transportation make groups, or including inappropriate material will not be published. the entire Dallas – Fort Worth area E-mail addresses will only be published if included in the copy of your classified ad. more enticing to businesses and To purchase classified ads their employees. [email protected] “I hope this forum encourages people to start using mass transit Finding a new way to get around, Marvin Eastman has an electric more. I am really happy that Irving ADVERTISING PRICES scooter, Dirk Smith has a Segway, Doug Canfield has an electric is a part of the expansion of DART bike, Amy Senter has a tricycle and Paul “Tate” Hakey has a Per line ----- $1.20 Bold, Caps, border --- $7.00 and the TRE with the Orange Line commuter bike. and the Green Line. It is an amaz- ing feat the DFW area has been able to accomplish and continues to improve,” Ms. Witte said. “Mass transit is something we have to have in the DFW metropolitan area. We need to be able to compete with the Portland – Seattle area, the Washington D.C. area, and New York where people are riding mass transit to get from point A to point B. “We are letting people know how the City is working to be able to put itself in the forefront of these other metropolitan areas. And we hope people will utilize these programs. “We want to get out of the cars and stop polluting. From the stand- point of alternative transportation, people shouldn’t have their heads in the sand. People should participate and take a look at what is going on around them, read the litera- ture, and go online. The City has a new web site, www.cityofirving .org/begreen, where people can learn more about educational opportunities.” The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 February 28, 2009 Page 5 Residents receive Irving’s High Spirited Citizen designation Irving Mayor Herbert Gears sales, and served on the board of As chairman of the Irving tion, Irving Heritage Society, Irv- the Irving Rat Pack, Bolger and his and the Irving City Council re- directors of the Irving Economic Parks and Recreation Board for two ing Healthcare Foundation and the wife help put on fish fry’s benefit- cently honored longtime residents Development Foundation and Irv- separate terms, Bolger helped beau- American Cancer Society. She has ing Irving organizations such as Pat and Meredith Bolger, and post- ing Convention and Visitors Bu- tify the city when the board started helped raise more than $100,000 to the Heritage Society, the Jackie humously recognized Ike Guest, as reau (CVB). growing flowers at the Jaycee Arts benefit cancer research. Townsell West Irving Improvement High Spirited Citizens. Guest died on April 9, 2008. At Center. Because of his effort, the As part of the Excellence Now Association, the YWCA, Irving A native of Valliant, OK, Guest the time of his passing, he held the City of Irving now grows every committee for the Irving Indepen- Healthcare Foundation and Irving graduated from Valliant High position of vice chairman for the flower planted throughout the city. dent School District, Mrs. Bolger Cares. School and was a recipient of the CVB board. Mayor Gears pre- In addition, Bolger was on the has helped in selecting winners for The High Spirited Citizen pro- Valliant Alumni Hall of Fame Award. sented Guest’s widow, Sandra, with Irving Convention and Visitors Bu- the Annual ICE Awards; as histori- gram was initiated in 1988 by the After graduating from Oklahoma his high spirited designation. reau board for six years, serving as cal markers chair for the Irving Cen- Irving Convention and Visitors State University (OSU) with a B.S. “Ike was a very active and its board chairman in 2004. He tennial Committee, she identified Bureau. Its purpose is to encour- degree in accounting, he began his dedicated member of our board,” served as vice president of the Irv- historical places throughout the age the spirit of volunteerism. To career with Deloitte and Touche in said Richard Stewart, ICVB board ing Symphony, chaired Amanti city and recruited historians to date, more than 400 of Irving’s “un- 1960. Guest served on the board of chair. “The area in which he made Circle, and is a past director of the compose the information dis- sung” heroes have been honored directors for the OSU Alumni As- the biggest impact was in our fi- Greater Irving/Las Colinas Cham- played on the markers at each site. with the award. To nominate an Irv- sociation, received the OSU Alumni nancial review processes; we all ber of Commerce board. After ordering each marker, she ing resident for the award, contact Service Award in 1997 and was in- miss him.” Mrs. Bolger donated her time also planned special events to cel- Jane Kilburn at 972-252-7476 or ducted into the OSU School of Mrs. Bolger is a life-long resi- and her craft for years to silent auc- ebrate the dedication of each one. download an application form at Accounting Hall of Fame. In 2002, dent of Irving. Her family first tions, many of which she chaired, And as original members of www.irvingtexas.com/Media/ Guest received the highest award settled in Irving in 1936. She gradu- benefiting organizations such as HighSpiritCitiz. granted by the Texas State Board ated from Irving High School, Irving Cares, the Irving Hospital of Public Accounting – the Meri- where she was a Toy Tiger and a Foundation, Lyric Stage, the Irving torious Service to Public Account- majorette with the color guard. She Police Association, and Irving Casting call for ing Profession in Texas. married Bolger 57 years ago; ten Fireman’s Association. She has As a 22-year Irving resident, years later he opened the insurance also hand-crafted the centerpieces he devoted much of his time to the agency he runs today day. for the Annual Salvation Army Su- potential trivia teams community. An active member of Bolger coached little league per Luncheon. the Greater Irving/Las Colinas baseball and YMCA football for Her spirit of volunteerism is Provided by Mary Higbie may be found at www.irving Chamber of Commerce, Guest more than a decade. He started the also seen through her involvement “Celebrating Irving – The City heritage.com. The deadline regis- served as treasurer, group vice Irving High School Booster Club as director and program chair for and the Man” will kick off a month trations to be received is March 18. president and chairman. As board and has helped boost athletic pro- Irving’s Yellow Rose Chapter of of activities with the preliminary The events are sponsored by chairman, he was instrumental in grams throughout the school dis- Ambucs, a national organization rounds of the Irving Trivia compe- the City of Irving, the Irving Heri- encouraging the Chamber’s main trict. While serving as president of dedicated to creating indepen- tition held in the Dupree Theater tage Society, the Irving Public Li- office relocation to Williams Square the Irving Jaycees in 1965, the club dence for people with disabilities. of the Irving Arts Center on March brary, and the Irving Independent as well as advocating the forma- was named Outstanding Jaycee In addition, Mrs. Bolger is a mem- 28. School District. This program was tion of Irving’s Economic Develop- Club in the United States, and ber of the Women of Rotary, help- Questions for the trivia con- made possible in part with a grant ment Partnership. Guest also Bolger was named Outstanding ing the homeless in the Irving test will be based on the life and from Humanities Texas, the state af- chaired Irving Citizens for Eco- President in the United States. school district, and coordinates works of Washington Irving, plus filiate of the National Endowment nomic Growth, which was Irving’s During his term as president, the luncheons and programs for the the history as well as current facts for the Humanities. For more infor- first local option election regard- Jaycees establish the Center for the Salvation Army Advisory Board, as about the City of Irving. Applica- mation, call 972-252-3838. ing retail off-premise beer and wine Arts, which is still open today. well as the Irving Police Associa- tions for the registering of a team Growing academic success organically Provided by Celso Martinez how to learn; develop a strong IB program enroll only a small per- vanced Placement (AP) and IB ex- The North Hills IB Diploma North Hills Preparatory sense of their own identity and centage of its seniors in the pro- aminations in May 2008. In fact, a candidate class of 2008 included: School, a campus under the aus- culture; and develop the ability to gram, nearly half of all 2008 North large majority of the graduating Rahim Akram, Natasha Arora, pices of Uplift Education, a non- communicate with and understand Hills graduating seniors undertook seniors of the class of 2008 passed Betsey Brown, Abigail Chacon, profit charter school management people from other countries and the challenging program. one or more AP or IB exams during Khalil Chamseddin, Gunjan Chitnis, organization, recently awarded 32 cultures. “Our success with the IB pro- their career at the Irving school. Kimberly Cook, Marisa International Baccalaureate (IB) The diploma program, aimed at gram is predicated on the principle Significantly, North Hills Pre- D’Ambrosio, Elise Edwards, Sarah diplomas to the class of 2008, its Secondary year students, is one of that all students are capable of paratory is in the process of Evans, Lauren Fulce, Asma Heerji, highest total to date. three programs offered by the IB; meeting the demands inherent in supplementing its goal of involv- Kevin Hurh, Jason Joseph, Safat The International Baccalaure- the other two are designed for the IB program; it is therefore up to ing its secondary students in ad- Khaled, Vibin Kuriakose, Umair ate Diploma Program is a challeng- Middle year and Primary year stu- the teachers and staff to provide vanced coursework through the AP Meghani, Joel Pobee, Joseph ing two-year curriculum, for students. them the means by which to dem- and IB diploma programs. In 2007, Pobee, Steven Quillen, Asja Radja, dents in 11th and 12th grades of High Renowned worldwide as the onstrate that capacity,” said North the school was authorized as an IB Chetan Raj, Shivani Rumalla, School. It leads to a qualification standard for rigor in the classroom, Hills Senior Director Cheryl Primary Years school for kindergar- Deepak Saini, Christina Sanchez, that is widely recognized by the the international passing rate for Huisman. “We continue to grow in ten through fifth grade, and is cur- Madeline Sherck, Murphee world’s leading universities. Stu- candidates seeking the diploma in the proportion of our students who rently in the implementation and Stepanek, Alexander Szabo, dents learn more than a collection 2008 is 79 percent. seek the prestigious IB diploma.” application phase for the IB Middle Michael Walker, Christine Walsh, of facts, preparing them for success In contrast, the passing rate Additionally, as a related indi- Years program for sixth through William Wright, Colleen Yard, and at the university level. The program for North Hills Preparatory candi- cator of the level of college prepa- tenth grades. Soon, students will Shannon Yelderman. is designed to encourage them to dates in 2008 was 97 percent. And, ration of its students, North Hills be able to complete their entire pre- Colleges and universities that ask challenging questions; learn while most schools that offer the administered a combined 636 Ad- college curriculum through the IB North Hills IB diploma class of 2008 process. will attend include Austin College, Ave Maria University, Babson College, Bos- ton University, Cederville Univer- sity, Oklahoma State University, Purdue University, Sam Houston State University, Southern Meth- odist University, Saint Edward’s University, Texas A & M Univer- sity, the United States Air Force Academy, the University of Dallas, the University of Missouri, the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Texas at Dallas, and Washington University in Saint Louis. For more information about advanced programs at North Hills Preparatory, please contact Dean of Instruction Rick Fernandez ([email protected]). North Hills Preparatory serves over 1,200 students in grades K-12 from Some of the 2008 IB graduates from North Hills Preparatory in Irving gather wearing college sweatshirts. The a dozen different school districts school graduated 97 percent of its IB candidates. in the Dallas area Page 6 February 28, 2009 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Two alarm fire sweeps thorough building Continued from page 1 fire related to the rock columns. I made the determination that our danger to the people on the high- the highway. People were trying to steel loose for salvage or they are Actual masonry columns sup- people didn’t need to be in there. If way. stop. There were actually people cutting the copper out of it, some- ported the roof and the walkways. there was a rescue to perform or “Where the danger came was pulling into the breakdown lane of times a spark will linger in the pile When those columns fell away from property that needed to be saved, from the drivers looking at the fire. 183 to watch the fire, and the po- for a while then catch on fire. But the building, they were like a mor- we would have done it. In this case, I heard several tires squealing on lice were yelling at them,” he said. we don’t know that.” tar rounds. They fell out the whole there was neither of those. After analyzing the structure length like a tree falling. That rock “We made the determination and the possible danger to the fire broke and shot out probably ten to pull back. If we had knocked the fighters, the decision was made to feet on either side. When they shat- fire down initially, there would have allow the fire to continue burning. tered, it was very dangerous. been a lot of stuff standing up, but “We had a pretty good sized “There was a block wall on one not very stable, so it would have fire when we got there. The struc- side of the structure, which pre- created a danger for us and for the ture had already had some collapse vented us from bringing trucks workmen who would have to go in at one end when we got there, so around behind the fire. There was there. We let the fire burn and took the fire was going good,” Chief a hedge and a fence on the other down the brick walls that we could Evitts said. side. So we could only really at- with the hydraulic power of the “The fire went to two alarms. tack the fire from the north end. The hoses, which left the area in a much We really didn’t spend a lot of ef- fire was burning to the north, which safer situation.” fort trying to put the fire out. The put us in the smoke and the em- Drivers focusing on the fire fire was well entrenched when we bers. Or we could have pulled hose posed a greater risk to traffic along arrived. There was nothing at all to lines along the sides of the build- Airport Freeway than the fire did. save. ing. But the masonry columns were “If the wind had not been so “There was some danger in the falling in that area along both sides. strong, I think the greatest danger would have been the smoke block- ing the vision on 183. We had one of the engines set up with the deck gun in a configuration of a real wide fog pattern, so the smoke and the 2700 N. O’Connor at Rochelle University Hills Plaza embers were passing through that. 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MINORITY BUSINESS LEADERS DEVRY NAMES PRESIDENT GLORY HOUSE CATERING RECOGNIZED Simon Lumley has been named president of RECOGNIZED BY Three business leaders with ties to Irving the Irving campus of DeVry University. DIVERSITYBUSINESS.COM have been selected for recognition by the DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading Dallas Business Journal in their annual Mi- UD SUSPENDS business-to-business internet site, recently nority Business Leaders program. Luis PHARMACY SCHOOL named Irving-based Glory House Catering as Spinola, CEO of Azteca Omega Enterprises The University of Dallas announced that it one of the top businesses in the United ECONOMIC is being recognized with a Minority Busi- has suspended its plans to establish a gradu- States. This is the 9th annual listing of the ness Owner Award. Dr. Wright L. Lassiter, ate School of Pharmacy. The University initi- Nation’s top businesses by DEVELOPMENT Jr, Chancellor of the Dallas County Commu- ated planning in October 2007 for the devel- DiversityBusiness.com. The companies listed nity College District and Linda Valdez Th- opment of a pharmacy school, which would on the Top Business Lists represent the INVESTORS ompson with Dallas/Fort Worth Interna- have been the first in North Texas. The eco- Nation’s top multicultural earners and chal- The Irving Economic Development tional Airport are being recognized with Mi- nomic conditions affecting the country have lenge the long-held notion that a privately Partnership would like to thank nority Corporate Executive Awards. Each had a significant effect on the school’s ef- held business is small or insignificant. The the following entities for their will be featured at a celebration luncheon forts to establish the pharmacy school. winning companies will be honored at a spe- March 26, 11:00 a.m. at the Westin Galleria. cial awards ceremony at continued support and investment in Reservations may be made at DiversityBusiness.com’s “9th Annual our program: www.dallasbusinessjournal.com. FLUOR WINS Multicultural Business Conference” taking Strategic Investor $455 MILLION CONTRACT place April 29 – May 1, 2009 at the Disney’s City of Irving CAPGEMINI REMAINS Irving-based Fluor Corp. has been awarded a Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida. Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau IN LAS COLINAS $455 million engineering, procurement and Las Colinas Marketing Alliance Capgemini has renewed their commitment to construction contract for a refinery project in LOCAL HOUSING MARKET TIAA Realty, Inc. / Cousins the Irving area with a five-year lease in Las Portugal, the Galp Energia’s refinery conver- THIRD BEST IN NATION US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Colinas Tower I at 201 E. John Carpenter Fwy. sion project. When completed in 2010, the Texas continues its trend of weathering the Chairman’s Investor Capgemini is part of one of the largest con- project is expected to produce 2.5 million tons recession better than most other states. The American Airlines sulting, technology and outsourcing profes- of diesel oil, gasoline and kerosene per year. state’s major metropolitan areas top the na- Aviall, Inc. sional services organizations in the world. tion in home price appreciation over the last ExxonMobil The company offers management and IT DRAEGER WINS year. Austin–Round Rock leads the country’s Flowserve Corporation Microsoft consulting services, systems integration, and $1 MILLION CONTRACT largest core-based statistical areas (CBSA) NEC Corporation of America technology development, design and The State of Connecticut will spend nearly $1 in home price appreciation with a 3.7 percent RIM outsourcing capabilities on a global scale to million to replace breath analysis devices used increase in 2008, according to First American help businesses continue to implement by police to test suspected drunk drivers. CoreLogic. Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown President’s Investor growth strategies and leverage technology. State officials signed a contract with Draeger experienced a price appreciation of 3.3 per- AboveNet The organization employs approximately cent over the last year, putting it right behind Allstate Insurance Safety Diagnostics of Irving for 150 new de- Atmos Energy 88,000 people in 36 countries worldwide. vices. A state police spokesman says theses Austin–Round Rock. Dallas-Plano-Irving Avistas devices are more technologically advanced homes appreciated 1.92 percent and San Citi ENERGYCO RENAMED than the seven-year-old breath analysis de- Antonio’s homes 0.17 percent, placing them Comerica Bank OPTIM ENERGY vice that Connecticut currently uses third and fourth respectively in the nation. Delsite Biotechnologies, Inc. Optim Energy, an energy holding company DeVry University EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. that develops, owns and operates power IRVING ISD’S IRVING.NET ALLSTATE NAMES Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP generation facilities in Texas’ competitive WINS AWARD FIELD VP FOR TEXAS IBM marketplace, is the new name of the former Irving ISD, in conjunction with the Irving.Net Allstate Corp, which has a regional office in Las Colinas Country Club EnergyCo LLC. The Irving-based company adult classes, won a Bronze Award for its de- Irving, has appointed Phil Lawson the new North Lake College also markets energy and other energy related livery of Adult English Literacy and Civics field vice president of Allstate Insurance’s Oncor Electric Delivery Optim Energy, LLC services in the Electric Reliability Council of classes in five Irving ISD schools for the 2007/ Texas Region. Lawson will oversee the in- Reliant Energy Texas market. There will be no change to the 2008 grant year – Austin Middle, Townsell surance company’s operations in Texas. He Time Warner Cable company’s day-to-day operations, owner- Elementary, Irving High, Nimitz and M.C. previously had been field vice president of WaveTwo LLC ship, organizational structure or management Lively. Irving.Net successfully met over 65 Allstate’s Florida region and president of team as a result of the name change. percent of the adult performance measures Allstate Floridian Insurance Co. Allstate is Commercial Real Commercial Real the second-largest home and auto insurer in Estate Investor for the state. The program served over 300 Archon Group BAE SYSTEMS NAMES DIRECTOR OF parents last year offering classes in English Texas and serves one million households with Coldwell Banker OPERATIONS and Computer Literacy. Irving.Net will con- close to 4,000 agents and employees in the Crow Holdings / Apollo Real Estate BAE Systems has announced that David tinue its community wide mission of improv- state. Granite Properties ing the literacy levels of adults. Jones Lang LaSalle Winter has been named Director of Opera- KDC tions of their Irving facility. Koll Development Company PS Business Parks The Woodmont Company Triple L Management Corporation

Partner Investor Avaya Chesapeake Energy Corporation Classic Fare Catering Compass Bank Driver Pipeline Co., Inc. Imlach Group Irving ISD Please contact the Knight Security Systems, LLC Las Colinas Medical Center Chamber at Mammen Glass & Mirror 214.217.8484 if we Medco Health Solutions Northop Grumman can assist you. Office Resource Group Quantum Custom Homes Sam’s Club Main Office Signal Metal Industries 5221 N. O’Connor Blvd., Ste. 100 Irving, TX 75039 Heritage District Office 301 W. Irving Blvd. Irving TX 75060 To see a list of all of our investors or to share in the Biz Briefs is provided by the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of benefits enjoyed by these Commerce which is solely responsible entities go to for its content. www.IrvingChamber.com Page 8 February 28, 2009 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Saying good-bye to Texas Stadium is bittersweet

Continued from page 1 chairs, but they were so expensive. and autographs with players. We Then I heard they might be bring- had items for sale ranging from five ing the prices down, so here I am dollars to thousands of dollars. again,” Mr. Hickey said. This event was a chance for fans “I’ve been a Cowboys’ fan to come out, throw the football since 1976 when I was a little kid. around, eat some good food and My dad was in the Air Force, and I have fun. was actually a Dolphins’ fan. We “I would say we have had came to visit the family, and they close to 10,000 people attend. We were all Cowboys’ fans. I was probably had 1,500 the first day, hooked. I have been a huge fan about 4,000 the second day, and ever since. by the end of the last day we should “A lot of people have said that be between 4,000 and 5,000. the closing of Texas Stadium is bit- “One of the fastest selling tersweet. But I’m really more bitter items was the turf stars. We had about it. The new stadium is so turf that was cut up in 1995. The huge, it’s not going to be personal. turf was on the ground from ’81 to And it will be too expensive to go Cowboy fans pick through memorabilia from Texas Stadium in the hopes of ’95. Those were priced at $25, and to the games. I’m a schoolteacher, taking home the perfect memento. they flew off the shelves. so I can’t spend $200 on a ticket to “Texas Stadium is a great go out there. But it will be a shorter good show. My wife is looking at great, and it brings in more jobs, so things that are new. But it’s sad with memory for so many people, but a ride for me if I ever do get a ticket. these little pieces of the lockers. you can’t beat it.” all the history here that they are lot of people didn’t get to go to the “I’m happy with the things I’ve She wants to put them in her Deborah Browder, kept a close selling everything off and tearing last game. Those tickets were re- been able to buy. I won’t be able to wooden floor. eye on her three year old son as he it down. All the different memora- ally coveted items. This event gives take it all back with me, so I’ll have “It is going to be weird not played with a section of padding bilia, pieces from the locker rooms people the opportunity to come out to store some things in my dad’s seeing the stadium. I hate to see formerly attached to one of the goal and pieces from the field are all very and say goodbye in their own way garage. These items will hold good the old girl go. But sometimes you posts. nostalgic. instead of coming to the last game memories for me, and I’ll just watch have to let the old go and the new “Today is pretty crazy, but ex- “We’ve been to games here, if they couldn’t afford it,” she said. the games on T.V.” come in. citing,” Ms. Browder said. “I have and of course we will be going to While visiting his father, Kurt David Gray, an Irving resident, “I’ve been to the new stadium. both happy and sad feelings about games at the new stadium. My son Hickey, who teaches school on a may be considering some up- It’s real nice. The new stadium is the stadium, I’m sure like every- is a big fan if his daddy tells him to U.S. Naval base in Japan, attended grades to his home after the sale. going to have good access for the body. It’s fun of course to have be,” she said. the Fan Fest twice. “The event is great,” Mr. Gray people. I think their up-scaling is “I looked at a couple of the said. “Jerry Jones puts on a pretty Youth Outreach! - Show Your Talent StudentsStudents introducedintroduced toto engineeringengineering - We are in the process of putting together another show at The Irving Arts Twelve middle school stu- their formative years and instill in a Girl to Engineering Day and Girls - Center in the Carpenter Performance Hall within the next two months. - If you are looking for something to volunteer for here it is! dents from The Highlands School them an interest in the field of en- in Engineering Festival in hopes of - Everyone will be welcome to volunteer. attended ExxonMobil’s “Introduce gineering. showing young women that engi- - What is it you would like to help children do better? a Girl to Engineering Day” on Feb. “The Highlands definitely neering is a field where even the - All Churches welcome to be a part of reaching out to the DFW area with 12. The program is designed to shined brightly there, and I was sky won’t be the limit,” said Rex us in this event! positively influence students in really proud to be a part of it,” said Tillerson, Chairman and chief ex- - Bless The Lord and His People here on earth. He volunteered to come Shadhi Mansoori, a Seventh grade ecutive of ExxonMobil. “The girls save our souls! Peace and Good will towards all men and women. Read the Irving Rambler student. “It was so motivating.” who take part in these activities will 972-795-9133 Poppa Knight P.O. BOX 154712 EVERY WEEK Selected for their academic experience the fun and excitement 972-294-9158 Uncle Earl Irving, Texas 75015-4712 achievement in math and/or sci- of engineering and also see suc- ence, these students represented cessful women in high-profile jobs. the only Catholic school from the It’s one thing to dream about the Metroplex to be invited. future; it’s even more compelling “I learned a lot about engineer- to actually see and meet some of ing and realized I have an interest the brightest engineering minds in WORSHIP in it,” said Jacqui McCleneghen, an the world who are creating it.” eighth grader. “It really opened up According to the U.S. Depart- Christian Science Disciples of Christ United Methodist new options for me.” ment of Labor, the growing demand Students were treated as new for qualified engineers will soon First Church of Christ, Scientist First Christian Church First United Methodist Church hires on their first day of orienta- reach a critical level and about 80 2250 W. Pioneer Dr, Irving, 75061 210 E. 6th Street, Irving 75060 211 W. Third St., Irving 75060 tion and participated in three ex- percent of new jobs created in the 972-253-7202 www.hhjm.com/cs 972.579.0911 972.253.3531 periments with the ExxonMobil en- next 10 years will require science, Sun & Sun school: 10am, Wed 7:30pm www.fccirving.org www.fumcirving.org gineers. technology, engineering, or math Religious programs 214-447-9678 Sundays Sundays 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Reading Room Mon-Sat 10 am-1 pm Bible Study for all ages - 9:30am During LENT March 1st – April 12th “As a corporation, we want to skills. At the same time, women Traditional Worship - 10:45am No Evening Worship Service unlock the potential of our nation’s make up 46 percent of the Church of Christ Evening Service Resumes on April 19th future through educational aware- workforce, but hold just 26 percent Independent Bible ness programs such as Introduce of the country’s technical jobs. North Irving Church of Christ 727 Metker St. Irving, Texas 75062 Berean Memorial Church Oak Haven 972.252.9981 1000 E. Sixth Street, Irving 75060 United Methodist Church Sundays Bible Study - 9:00 a.m. 972.438.1440 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 Continuing Worship - 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. www.bereanmemorialchurch.org 972.438.1431 Wednesdays Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Sun. 10:45am 6:30pm www.oakhavenumc.org Sun. School 9:30 am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. The Tradition Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Southern Baptist “The Right Choice Pioneer Drive Baptist Church Plymouth Park United for Over 50 Years.” 4034 W. Pioneer Drive Methodist Church Ben F. Brown Irving, Texas 75061 1615 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 972.790.8828 (North side of Hwy 183 between BROWN’S MEMORIAL www.pdbcirving.com MacArthur & Story) Sundays Traditional Worship 972.255.4185 FUNERAL HOME 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. www.ppumc.org Sun. 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Funeral Directors: Gary Westerman Michael McVey 972-254-4242 www.brownmem.com Brown Family Owned and Operated. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 February 28, 2009 Page 9 West Texas trail ride to teach kids about state’s pioneer roots Provided by Angela Shelley Park outside Presidio. Trail riders 10 wagons carrying students will ence not to be forgotten.” and through rugged Chihuahuan Thirty youngsters from three will gather March 14 at the Marfa be teachers from the three ISDs, Alamito Creek follows a his- Desert ranchland. north and west Texas school dis- Fairgrounds, and depart the next dozens of TETRA wagon drivers toric “highway” used by Spanish Along the way, students will tricts will spend their Spring Break morning for the MacGuire Ranch and outriders, a scout team, a cook- explorers hundreds of years ago. attend “class sessions” about the rolling through the rugged ex- and points south. The trail ride con- ing team and support crew. Sup- The old Chihuahua Trail from cultural and natural resources of panses of West Texas in covered cludes March 21 after several days port will include TETRA members, Mexico to Texas also runs through West Texas, touching on the bi- wagons to get a taste of what their of exploring local ranches and Presidio County Sheriff’s office the area being traversed by the trail national borderland and the area’s pioneering forebears experienced camping out at Big Bend Ranch personnel, TPWD game wardens, riders. ranching culture, geography, geol- some 150 years ago. State Park, Texas’ largest state park. and Boy Scout Troop 155. Cloninger calls the outing a ogy, and archeology. Students will The youth outreach trail ride, Participants will include a number The general purpose of the “move up” trail ride, where the have the opportunity to visit the sponsored by the Texas Parks and of 7th and 8th grade students enrolled TPWD youth outreach is to pro- wagon train stages at a certain lo- Fort Leaton State Historic Site in Wildlife Department and Texas in Gifted and Talented programs in vide an adventure to students from cation for a while, before picking Presidio during their three-day stay Equestrian Trail Riders Associa- the Marfa, Canutillo and Carrollton- three culturally diverse school dis- up and moving further down the at Big Bend Ranch State Park. tion, will cover roughly 75 miles Farmers Branch independent tricts. “trail” to the next overnight camp- For additional information, from Marfa to Big Bend Ranch State school districts. Accompanying the “We want to provide an edu- ing spot. Most of the route will be contact Karl W. Cloninger at 512- cational program that gives young- along unpaved Texas Highway 169 934-1723. sters a chance to experience what IISD weather make-up day pioneer life might have looked like KINGDOM SENIOR SOLUTIONS years ago from the confines of a Irving ISD students and staff At that time, the Board’s directive wagon,” said Karl Cloninger, 469-713-1862 or 972-523-0651 will be in school on May 25 as the to the administration was that in TPWD’s director of the Parrie Turning 65? Bombarded with sales calls and materials make-up day for the district hav- the event of bad weather, the first Haynes Ranch. “We’ll be teaching about supplements and advantage plans? Need to ing closed Jan. 28 due to inclement bad weather day to be used should the children about the cultural re- make decisions about what to decide concerning weather. be May 25 instead of April 10, sources of the Alamito Creek wa- what’s right for you? IISD Board of Trustees dis- which is also noted on the adopted tershed and the history of ranch- I will help you. We can meet at my place or yours. cussed the current school calen- calendar as a weather day. Trust- ing in the Big Bend. A top-notch CALL FOR APPOINTMENT NOW dar during the regularly scheduled ees voted on and accepted the educational team supported by Joan Black - Van Zandt noon work session April 7, 2008. 2008-2009 school calendar on April numerous local ranchers and 1400 W. Irving Blvd. Ste., 201 21, 2008. speakers will make this an experi- Irving, TX. 75061 OBITUARIES WILLIAM FREEMAN CONNIE DENISE at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, Zella Pearl Callahan and husband “BILLY” MITCHELL O. CRENSHAW, JR SEBA BLALOCK 2009 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel of 62 years John R. Ayers, survi- William “Billy” Mitchell, age 36, of Freeman O. Crenshaw, Jr., age 79 Connie Denise Seba Blalock 49, of with Jerry McKey officiating. In- vors include her daughters Judy Irving, died February 11, 2009. Born of Irving, a long-time area realtor, Irving, died February 20, 2009 at her terment followed at Oak Grove Me- Campbell and husband Elmer of June 27, 1972 in Fort Worth he was died February 21, 2009 at his home. home. Born February 25, 1959 in morial Gardens. The family received Garland, Joyce Mardis of Monroe, a carpenter. Survived by parents Survived by wife Reba, he was Dallas, she was a graduate of friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the fu- Louisiana, and Janet Odom and Paul and Genie Mitchell; sister, owner of Valley Ranch Realty. The MacArthur High School, the neral home. Memorial donations husband Daniel of Foreman, Arkan- Donna Artho; and nephews Aus- funeral was Tuesday, February 24, daughter of Lawton and Dorothy may be made to sas; 8 grandchildren; 15 great tin and Alex. Burial was February 2009 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Blalock and mother of Ryan Seba. American Diabetes Association, grandchildren; and 2 great great 13, 2009 at Bear Creek Cemetery by Home with burial at Oak Grove Funeral was Wednesday, February Dallas Office, 4100 Alpha Road, Ste. grandchildren. Funeral services will Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home. Memorial Gardens. 25 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral 100, Dallas, TX 75244. be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Febru- Home Chapel. ary 28, 2009 at Brown’s Memorial EARNEST E. BELL VIRGINIA FRANCES M. AYERS Chapel with Rev. Keith Cupples of- Earnest E. Bell, 86, of Irving passed “GINNY” GUNN MARY “LYNN” WYNN Frances M. Ayers, of Irving, passed ficiating. Interment will follow at away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 in Irv- Virginia “Ginny” Gunn, 68, of Irv- Mary “Lynn” away Wednesday, February 25, Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dal- ing. He was born April 7, 1922 in ing for 18 yrs, passed away Thurs- Wynn, of Irving, 2009. She was born July 31, 1924 in las. The family received friends 6- Henryetta, OK. Visitation was Sun- day, February 19, 2009 in Irving. She passed away Lanely, Texas. She was a home- 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. day at the funeral home. Service was born June 8, 1940 in Miami, Sunday, Febru- maker and retired daycare worker Memorial donations may be made was at 10:30 a.m. Mon. Feb. 23 at Florida. Service was at 3 p.m. Sun- ary 22, 2009. She and a charter member of Kirkwood to the American Lung Association Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home day, February 22nd at Donnelly’s was born April United Methodist Church in Irv- of Texas, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, Chapel. Interment followed at Oak Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. 7, 1946 in ing. Preceded in death by her par- TX 78755-0460. Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving Burial was at St. Petersburg, Florida. Teague, Texas. ents Thomas Albert McCeig and She was a member of North Irving Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents Oran and Wanda Webb and daughter Rhonda Wynn, survivors include her husband of Irving’s oldest funeral home 43 years, Leon Wynn of Irving; daughters Melissa Wynn Umpleby We Provide The Personal Touch and fiancé Tim Lockard of Irving, Cheryl Cline and husband Scott of David & Carla Davis, Irving, and Amanda Henry and Owners & Licenced Funeral Directors husband Terry of Grand Prairie; and grandchildren Andrew Miller, Kelsey Miller, Savannah Cline, 129 S. O’Connor Courtney Cline, Zachary Cline, Irving, TX 75060 972-259-7644 Blake Andress, and Cameron Henry. Funeral services were held 606 West Airport Freeway Chapel of Roses Funeral Home Irving, Texas 75062 Owned & Operated by the Chism & Crouch Families 972-554-1031 (972) 579-1313 1225 E. Irving Blvd. 75060 www.ChapelofRosesfh.com www.donnellyscolonial.com Directors: Offering: Charlotte Chism Waldrum Traditional Funeral Services Harrell Chism Cremation Serving Irving families Austin E. 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waters of higher education. They high school juniors and seniors – mitting their college admissions years ago by a committee of com- By Ann Hatch are confused, excited and some- as well as their parents, will be held and financial aid forms. Those stu- munity members who wanted to For high school juniors and times a little bit frightened to cross from 8 a.m. to noon at Cedar Valley dents should bring the following encourage high school students to seniors thinking about college, it’s the bridge from high school to col- College in Lancaster. documents: a copy of their parents’ graduate and continue their edu- crunch time. lege. Las Llaves is sponsored by 2008 income tax return; students’ cation. They are asking themselves The Dallas County Community DCCCD, the Dallas Independent valid picture ID; and W-2 forms or The one-day college fair is de- which colleges they should apply College District will eliminate some School District and the Greater any other records of money earned. signed for high school juniors and to, and they wonder whether they of that fear and confusion by pro- Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Com- Students who have all of the es- seniors, plus their families. CVC is can afford the cost of tuition and viding a fact-filled and useful day merce, in partnership with area col- sential forms will receive assistance located at 3030 N. Dallas Ave. in books. They and their parents are of information to those students leges, universities and non-profit completing the Free Application for Lancaster. To travel to the college, concerned about applications, fi- and their parents through the Las groups. Student Financial Aid (FAFSA). take Interstate 20 to Lancaster Road nancial aid forms, or courses of Llaves del Exito (Keys to Success) The program includes hands- College representatives, ad- (marked “Exit 342”) and go south study; and the students simply program on March 7. The free on workshops during which stu- missions specialists and financial to Cedar Valley. Take the second want to know how to navigate the event, which is geared toward all dents will learn how to fill out ap- aid advisors will talk to families marked entrance for CVC on the left plications for admission to DCCCD about the steps they need to take and proceed through the main gate and area colleges and universities, to be considered for admission and to parking areas. as well as paperwork for financial financial aid. Other sessions will For more information in En- aid and scholarships, including explore paying for college, SAT/ glish, call DCCCD at 214-378-1771; DCCCD’s Rising Star program. Bi- ACT test preparation and for details in Spanish, call 214-378- lingual volunteers will be available more. Breakfast and snacks will be 1773; or visit www.dcccd.edu/ to assist participants. provided. keystosuccess/ or www.dcccd.edu/ Interested seniors will receive Las Llaves was started several llavesdelexito. Don’t just go to the movies GO HOLLYWOOD assistance with filling out and sub- CourCourtesytesy carcar donateddonated forfor cancercancer patientspatients # STREET FIGHTER: THE HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO Provided by Sarah White teers should have a good driving tact Dorothy Nance, Volunteer Co- LEGEND OF CHUN-LI PG13 YOU PG13 Generous Irving donors gave record, complete a criminal back- ordinator, at 972-579-8149. 12:05 2:25 4:55 7:15 9:35 1:05 3:55 7:10 10:05 enough money to purchase a new ground check, and be willing to take IHF has granted more than $27 FRIDAY THE 13TH R TAKEN PG13 courtesy car for the Irving Cancer a defensive driving course. Insur- million through the years to Baylor 1:30 4:00 7:30 10:00 12:10 2:35 5:00 7:25 Center during the Irving Healthcare ance coverage during driving time Irving and three other healthcare 10:05 Foundation’s (IHF) annual for all volunteers is provided by charities in that city. More infor- MEDEA GOES TO JAIL PG13 12:00 2:45 5:15 7:45 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE R phonathon last fall. This vehicle Baylor Irving. Anyone interested mation is available at 10:20 12:35 4:15 7:00 9:50 will provide rides to radiation, che- in becoming a driver should con- www.irvinghealthcare.org. motherapy, and doctors’ appoint- * FIRED UP PG13 PAUL BLART MALL COP PG ments for cancer patients who do 1:35 3:50 7:05 9:30 1:20 3:35 6:35 9:10 not have available transportation. THE INTERNATIONAL R GRAN TORINO R “It is a blessing to know that 1:45 4:30 7:20 10:10 12:40 4:10 6:55 9:45 during these challenging economic times, the Irving community con- PINK PANTHER 2 PG CONFESSIONS OF A 1:10 3:30 6:40 9:00 tinues to be generous to those in SHOPAHOLIC PG need,” said John Drake, IHF presi- 1:15 3:45 6:50 9:20 PUSH PG13 dent. The courtesy car was blessed 1:40 4:20 7:10 9:55 on Saturday at a reception thank- ing the donors whose gifts made # NO PASSES * FULLY RESTRICTED the vehicle’s purchase a reality. Tickets on sale NOW! - Online or at the Theater “We are thrilled to have a vehicle dedicated entirely to cancer Generous Irving donors provided funds for the Irving Healthcare Foun- Why wait in lines? dation to purchase a courtesy car for the Irving Cancer Center. PUCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com patients,” said Phyllis Burton, director of Baylor Medical Center at Irving’s Irving Cancer Center. “Can- cer patients will not have to wait for a shared ride service or public transportation. The courtesy car will pick them up at their front door and take them back home as soon as their appointment is over.” This is especially helpful for radiation and chemotherapy patients who often leave their appointments and don’t need to wait for other forms transportation. The courtesy car will be driven by volunteers, many of which are already volunteer drivers for the Senior Van Program run by the Irv- ing Healthcare Auxiliary at Baylor Medical Center at Irving. The program needs more volunteers who are willing to drive and can commit to a regular driving schedule or be added to an “as needed” list when passenger levels are high. Volun-

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