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Comics Page 11 IISD names cable THIS Classifieds Page 11 Civil War soldiers Obituaries Page 8 specialist teach history Police & Fire Page 2 WEEK Puzzles Page 10 Page 6 Page 12 Luncheon educates companies OfficerOfficer ininvolvedvolved shootingshooting Police dispatch received in- ing officer came head to head about Internet security formation regarding two stolen with them in the west drive of the vehicles on Aug. 29 located in complex. At that time, the officer the parking lot of the Hillcrest attempted to stop them and the Apartments, 3149 W. Walnut Hill stolen vehicle went into reverse, Lane. accelerating backwards and ram- A plainclothes detective was ming the detective’s vehicle. near the area and arrived prior to The patrol officer exited his the patrol units and took a posi- vehicle and attempted to get the tion where he could observe the two suspects out of the stolen two (unoccupied) vehicles until vehicle, instead, it accelerated other officers arrived. While toward him. The officer fired on watching the vehicles, the detec- the vehicle and it veered to the tive observed two men enter and right, jumped the curb and struck remove items from the vehicles a fence where it came to rest. and then drive away from the Both suspects received gun- cars. He radioed the information shot wounds and were taken to to responding officers, who Parkland Memorial Hospital stopped the vehicle as it left the where the driver died. The complex. Those two were ar- passenger’s injury is not consid- rested and the detective remained ered to be life threatening. The with the stolen vehicles awaiting investigation is on-going and at another patrol unit. this time the suspects are de- Creating a safer cyber-world, (back row from lft to rt) Chris Wallace, president of Greater Irving Las Colinas As he watched, the detec- scribed only as Hispanic males Chamber of Commerce; Lisa Sturgeon, Chamber of Commerce chairwoman; councilman Joe Philipp, Michael tive observed two more individu- possibly in their mid to late teens. Robins, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; Monica Forrest, Geek Squad CIA, (front row) als get into one of the stolen ve- The officer was uninjured panelists, Brad Schuelke, Thomas Carter, Garry Geddes and Sean Heather. hicles start it and drive away. He and the detective received only followed them and radioed the in- minor injury from the impact of In partnership with Microsoft Garry Geddes, Strategic Security about retaining personal identify- formation ahead. The respond- the stolen vehicle into his. and the U.S. Chamber of Com- Advisor, Microsoft Corporation; ing information. By bringing some merce, the Greater Irving-Las and Sean Heather, Executive Direc- of those issues to the fore and pro- Colinas Chamber Technology Lead- tor, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. viding materials people can take ership Council hosted a Get Net Mr. Carter said the topics dis- away with them, and websites they Beware: Scammers are working Safe! luncheon at the Four Seasons cussed with a few people will ben- can visit to learn more about these Hotel & Resort on Aug. 29. efit a number of companies and fami- issues, they can improve security Following the lunch, topics rel- lies. for their companies, educated their hard for your money evant to Internet and cyber secu- “This is training the trainers,” employees and increase security in rity were discussed by Brad Mr. Carter said. “There are lots of their homes to protect their fami- Every day people who use the The “Nigerian” Email Scam Schuelke, Assistant Attorney Gen- businesses here both small and lies. There are a hundred people in internet and maintain personal or The Bait: Con artists claim to eral, consumer Protection Division, large. All of them, no matter how this room, but hopefully we have business email are bombarded by be officials, businesspeople, or the Texas Attorney General’s Office; sophisticated, have things they can touched several thousand people.” unsolicited commercial email or Thomas Carter, Regional Director learn to improve about their secu- surviving spouses of former gov- See ORGANIZATIONS, Page 7 ‘spam.’ For many, spam is simply ernment honchos in Nigeria or an- for the Federal Trade Commission; rity on their websites or policies and annoyance to be deleted with other country whose money is all due haste. Others view spam as somehow tied up for a limited time. a source of information and enter- They offer to transfer lots of money tainment. FFoodood ministrministryy helpshelps peoplepeople sasaveve monemoneyy into your bank account if you will Unfortunately, a percentage of pay a fee or “taxes” to help them place an order. It costs $25 for a spam is produced by con artists to As costs seem to be on the rise church with about 30 members. It is access their money. If you respond basic box. A basic box is usually steal money from as many people many people are on the look out for hard to get even 30 people excited to the initial offer, you may receive enough food for one person for as possible. These emails are pro- ways to save money. Calvary Bap- about the same thing. Our church documents that look “official.” about a month or a family for about fessionally developed by very tist Church is helping ease the fi- has tried other ministries. With this Then they ask you to send money a week. The menu offers a good smart people who use marketing nancial burden for families by be- ministry we had 16 people here on to cover transaction and transfer variety and every month it changes. techniques and psychological pro- coming Irving’s newest host site for a Saturday helping to distribute the costs and attorney’s fees, as well “We do have special boxes files to create the most compelling Angel Food Ministries. food. This ministry has brought us as blank letterhead, your bank ac- which include chicken boxes, pork scenarios in order to convince Once a month, everyone has together as a team,” she said. count numbers, or other informa- or steak. You can order a special smart, well educated people to give the opportunity to order boxes of “Several people have said if tion. They may even encourage you box if you order a basic box. A per- away their hard earned cash. food from Angel Food Ministries. they had not ordered the food, they to travel to Nigeria or a border coun- son can order as many boxes as For spammers, the creators of Offered in 32 states, Angel Food, a would not have been able to eat as try to complete the transaction. they want. People also really like these emails, this is not simply a non-profit, non-denominational or- well that month. We have had Some fraudsters have even pro- the fact that we can take food lark. Producing spam and taking ganization, offers ‘no second-hand people order one of the basic boxes duced trunks of dyed or stamped stamps. This is the only food min- money is their job. They will use items, no damaged or out-dated and one of each of the special boxes money to verify their claims. istry in the United States that works every technique, trick, angle or goods, no dented cans without la- and they are so excited. It is better The Catch: The emails are from with the government and takes method available. bels, no day-old breads and no pro- quality food than they are used to crooks trying to steal your money food stamps. As part of the government’s duce that is almost too ripe,’ accord- and a better variety. or perpetrate identity theft. Inevi- “We started ordering our first ongoing efforts to protect consum- ing to Angel Food Ministries. See PROVIDING, Page 12 tably, emergencies come up, requir- boxes in March and we became a ers, www.onguardonline.gov offers “We want everyone to realize ing more of your money and delay- host site in June. Our first order in- Irving Rambler $0.25 Internet users a wealth of informa- they can get good food at a rea- ing the “transfer” of funds to your cluded 18 boxes. In August, we or- tion about Internet scams, how to sonable price,” Sheree Buice, the account; in the end, there aren’t any dered 75. spot and report them. Information Angel Food coordinator for Calvary profits for you, and the scam artist “This is the first thing that ev- about some of the most widespread Baptist, said. “You do not have to eryone in our entire church has and expensive scams follows. qualify or fill out an application. Just See EMAIL, Page 5 been excited about. We are a small fill out an order form. Anybody can See COMMUNITY, Page 5 Page 2 August 31, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Community Calendar

September 3 Heritage House 2007 season with coffee being cal Center at Dallas, 3500 Gaston ery month to discuss Michael aspect of the budget, including Tour - Celebrating the memory and served at 9:30 a.m., business meet- Ave. Thomas Hutson, M.D., will McGarrity, Kevin Kerney series at property tax rates, water and sewer marriage of Charles P. Schulze Jr. ing at 10:00 a.m. and the book re- present “New Developments in the noon. rates, and sanitation fees. Hearings and Catherine O’Connell 70 years view at 10:15 a.m. The meeting will Treatment of Prostate Cancer.” Re- are at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center ago in Dallas, the Irving Heritage be in the Senter East Building, 228 freshments will be provided. For September 7 Budget input - Resi- Complex, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Call House will feature a special exhibit. Chamberlain. more information, call 214-820-2608. dents will have the opportunity to the City Secretary’s Office at (972) On display will be the fitted em- The first reviewer of this sea- provide input on the city’s 2006-07 721-2493 to confirm hearing dates. press style bridal wedding gown of son will be Nancy Ashley. The sub- September 6 Midweek Mysteries fiscal budget during two upcoming The city’s budget year begins Oct. ivory satin, the floor length white ject of her review will be Tennessee - Join other readers at the Central public hearings. Comments can be 1. veil with a small cap, shoes and a Williams. Library the first Wednesday of ev- made to the City Council on any bridesmaid’s dress during the monthly docent led tours between September 5 Downtown Associa- organic as their growing brains and the hours of 3 – 5 p.m. Admission is tion Meeting - The Irving Down- Margaret’s Corner bodies are much more susceptible free to visit the Heritage House at town Association will meet at 6:30 to the chemicals in foods. 303 South O’Connor. . p.m. at the Pigeon Hole located at Hi Irving! the organic label on various prod- The above lists of foods are For information on the Irving 132 West Irving Blvd. Bob Horton, I hope ucts tell us exactly what we’re get- not all inclusive. To get the com- Heritage House and additional ac- Administrator for Keep Irving Beau- you are enjoy- ting. These labels were developed plete lists, please see tivities of the Irving Heritage Soci- tiful is scheduled to speak. ing the cooler in October 2002 by the USDA. In www.consumerreports.org. To find ety, visit the website temperatures summary, anything labeled 100% out more about organic labeling www.irvingheritage.com or call 972- September 5 Financial Peace we’ve had the Organic must be, well, 100% or- standards, see the United States 252-3838. University - Dayspring Family past few ganic (excluding water and salt), Department of Agriculture’s Church, will host Financial Peace evenings…we items labeled Organic must be at (USDA) website at September 4 City Holiday - City University (FPU) at 7:00 p.m. Con- even got some rain. This week I least 95% organic, and lastly, those www.ams.usda.gov/nop. offices will be closed for Labor Day. tact David Roberts at (972)256-4000 want to talk a little about the latest items labeled Made with Organic Please continue to pray for the All offices will reopen at their regu- or [email protected] for health food craze…ORGANICS. I Ingredients must be comprised of entire Calvary Church team on the lar hours on Sept. 5. City libraries more information or to register. The hope this one is not just a fad (like at least 70% organic ingredients. So Unite America Prayer Tour as they will be closed Sept. 3-4. There will 13-week program taught by Dave the no-carbohydrate diets) since be sure to check the label so you continue traveling the entire U.S. be no residential trash or brush col- Ramsey, helps families change their organic foods are so good for both know exactly what you are getting. perimeter. They are focused on unit- lection on Sept. 4, nor will there be financial future. This program us and our environment. To get the According to the ing believers in effective prayer and any curbside recycling service. The teaches families and individuals most benefit out of buying organic, ConsumerReports.org, some foods fasting for America. As of Sep. 2, city’s drop off recycling centers and how to handle their money through we need to understand what the should always be purchased or- they’ve been on tour for 20 days. I landfill at 220 W. Hunter Ferrell common-sense principles and small different labels mean and also have ganic while others we can skip, Timothy 2 : 1 - 2 “Therefore, I ex- Road also will be closed on Labor group accountability. a general understanding of where making it easier on our pocket hort first of all that supplications, Day. All city recreation centers will we can get the most bang for our book. For example, foods like prayers, intercessions, and giving be closed. The city’s swimming September 5 Prostate Cancer buck (nutritionally). My personal apples, spinach, bell peppers, cel- of thanks be made for all men, for pools will be open except for West Education and Support Group - The experience shows that organic ery, grapes, and raspberries should kings and all who are in author- Park Pool, Heritage Aquatic Center Virginia R. Cvetko Patient Educa- foods cost about twice as much as always be bought organic as they ity, that we may lead a quiet and and North Lake Aquatic Center. tion Center will hold a prostate can- their non-organic counterparts, al- show high concentrations of pesti- peaceable life in all Godliness and cer education and support group though the local farmers markets cides and other chemicals. How- Reverence.” September 5 Book Review Club - from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in meet- can save you some money. ever, if you’re trying to save some

The Irving Book Review Club will ing room 8, lower level of Truett According to the website of money, it’s okay to buy conven- Attend Church Sunday. have its first meeting of the 2006- Hospital, Baylor University Medi- one of my favorite grocery stores, tional bananas, broccoli, cauli- God Bless You. flower and asparagus as tests show they have less pesticide/chemical Margaret Lopez is an indepen- residue. We should buy our meats, dent writer for the Irving Rambler. An Irving resident for more than 12 Why is everyone reading milk and eggs organic because of years, she and her husband have the added hormones and antibiot- been married for more than 39 years ics, and according to the site, we and have four daughters and four The Irving Rambler? should always buy anything for grandsons babies (and children in my opinion)

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Old Tramp 869-9047 or visit “While we have always been fortunate Woman resting with thatching grass www.mustangsoflascolinas.com. to have captured the story and process of Baboon sitting the making of the Mustangs sculpture in Baboon stand- video film and photos, to have these addi- ing on slope tional pieces by Robert Glen has been a true Greater Kudu an- bonus for our visitors,” museum curator telope stretching Mary Higbie said. World-renowned wildlife sculpture Rob- The Mus- ert Glen created the Mustangs of Las Colinas tang Museum over a period of eight years. They were in- Exhibit, located stalled at Williams Square in 1984 and to- in the West gether they compose the largest equestrian Tower of Will- sculpture in the world. The nine new pieces iams Square are signed, numbered and limited editions Plaza at 5205 ranging in price from $1,900 to $15,000. They North O’Connor are on display for public viewing for a limited Road, Suite 155, time. includes addi- tional works by The pieces are: Glen. Exhibit Woman tying water containers on couched hours are camel On display at the Mustang Museum, ‘woman tying water containers on couched camel.’ Marabou storks on camel carcass Police & Fire Briefs Burglary Arrests: 08-22-06 at 11:50 streets at moderate speeds at- arrived and were checking on a car juring his right ankle. Suspect was approach the vehicle the suspect a.m. Officers were investigating tempted to elude the officers. Of- in front of the business when a car arrested for Investigation of Bur- attempted to run over an officer. A suspicious circumstances at 1000 ficers deployed the stinger spike drove out from behind the busi- glary of a Habitation. CID conduct- Grapevine officer fired a single block San Jacinto. Two males were strips at William Brewster and ness. An officer stopped the car ing follow up. round at the defendant in an at- burglarizing the residence and fled. Finley, deflating all four tires on the south of Shady Grove and it was tempt to stop the assault against They were chased to the Oaks suspect vehicle. He still managed occupied by four males. He ob- Assist Outside Agency: 08-30-06 at the officer. The round struck the Apts. Sgt Shehee coordinated a to drive to his residence where he tained consent to search and recov- 9:05 a.m. Grapevine PD requested defendant. The chase continued search of the complex using patrol was taken into custody without in- ered cigarettes, coins, and assistance with a chase east bound and left Irving, eventually ending and traffic officers. Another officer cident. No weapon was found, al- DVD’s. The rear of the business had State Hwy. 114. IPD units and by the defendant wrecking where found the suspects hiding. Both though the passenger of the vehicle been forced open, and cigarettes Grapevine were near 114 and Grapevine officers took him in cus- suspects were in possession of jew- had run into the house while offic- and coins were taken. All four were Cistercian when the suspect tody. IPD CID worked the Aggra- elry from the burglary. Further in- ers were dealing with the driver. The arrested. stopped and officers attempted to vated Assault/Grapevine PD shoot- vestigation led to the discovery of passenger later came out and stated ing. the suspect’s vehicle. A search war- he was an unwilling party in the Burglary Habitations: 08-30-06 at rant for the truck and evidence was chase and would have stopped if 6:05 a.m. Officers responded to the found from a second burglary on he were driving. The driver was ar- 4200 block of Pleasant Run on a Irving Fire Department Walnut Hill Lane. rested for felony evading. burglary call. It is unknown how the activity summary Aug 19 - Aug 23 suspect entered the apartment. Pursuit/ Use of Stinger Spikes: 08- Aggravated Assault: 08-25-06 at Irving Fire Department responded to 236 incidents. 23-06 at 10:30 p.m. Officers were 9:55 p.m. The victim stopped at At 6:23 a.m. officers were dis- The Fire incidents Medical calls dispatched to a disturbance with a some apartments in the 4100 block patched to the 4100 block of Pleas- 82 Miscellaneous Fire 35 Major Accidents gun in the 2400 blk of N. Macarthur. of Pleasant Run to see a friend and ant Run on a burglary call. The sus- and Rescue Calls 91 Major Medical The caller stated that a suspect was got into an altercation with an un- pect ran out the sliding glass door. 3 Structure Fires 26 Heart Attacks coming to the location with a pistol known male who was sitting on the 3 Special Operations 35 Difficulty Breathing or a rifle to “settle” a dispute. A black steps of an apartment. The male At 7:55 a.m. dispatch advised offic- 7 Vehicle Fires 37 Trauma Related Chevy pickup was described as the shot at the victim several times and ers of suspicious circumstances 22 CPR Situations suspect vehicle. Officers observed hit him once in the underarm caus- where a male fitting the description Comments: a black Chevy leaving the complex ing a non-life threatening gunshot of the suspect in the above two of- 8-26: The “special ops” were elevator rescues. The structure fire was at MacArthur High School (AC blower motor). and crossing Macarthur onto Glen wound. fenses, was hiding in a back yard. 8-27: Major accident with extrication needed. Loch. He broadcast that he was fol- Officers responded to the area and 8-28: Ambulance went into overload three times. Several major accidents on lowing and waited for more units. Burglary Arrest: 08-29-06 at about the suspect attempted to evade East bound Airport Frwy between Carl Rd. and the East City Limits occurring Soon, other officers fell in behind 3:45 a.m. Officers were sent to the them on foot. Officers chased the between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 8-30: Ambulance went into overload once. Also, responded to a shooting where and they attempted a traffic stop. convenience store in the 600 block suspect over a wall and the sus- an IPD officer shot two people and both were transported to Parkland Hospital. The pickup fled and using side South Beltline on an alarm. Officers pect dropped approx. four feet in- Page 4 August 31, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Mungles NotNot suresure aboutabout thethe man,man, butbut youyou cancan trtrustust thethe castcast The cast of Billy Crudup, David (Duchoveny) plays mister mom to What I did find was a lot of still a big part of this films dialogue on Movies Duchovny, Julianne Moore and their two young children. When the laughter. This was a funny film. and direction. Maybe it was the Maggie Gyllenhaal bring the chem- marriage completely falls apart and Again it may go back to the enjoy- maturity and direction of the main By Matt Mungle istry and bonding that needs to Elaine kicks out Tobey, both guys ment the actors seemed to have. I cast but this film came off adult re- Title: Trust the Man take place in a movie like this. realize that they need to get seri- found myself laughing out loud a latable and not in the rude fashion Rated: R Though the story line doesn’t give ous about the women they love. lot. Though much of the humor may of a Wedding Crashers or 40 Year I like romantic comedies. Let you much reason to pull for them At 103 minutes this film seems have been inappropriate it was de- Old Virgin. I give it 3 out of 5. me just say that right out of the you still find yourself drawn to long. My feeling is that the writers livered in a way that softened the Would I have been disappointed if barn. I like watching two people them and sympathizing with their tried to add way too many sce- effect and made you laugh more I had paid to see it? Maybe. It is work through terrible odds and characters. They seem relaxed and narios and situations. It was hur- than cringe. It wasn’t trying to be a definitely matinee material and if come to a wonderful conclusion in at home with their roles and each ried as if they wanted to get from crude film. It wasn’t going for shock you don’t get to the movies that just about 100 minutes. There isn’t other. Maybe it was the lack of any- one scene to the next without al- value. It was being what it was and often there are probably better much to think about in romantic thing close to deep writing that al- lowing the characters the range of that made the humor easier to laugh blockbusters you need to catch up comedies. We all know how the lowed them to breeze through. I like growth and motion they needed. at. on. With a look at Trust the Man, thing will end up. The fun part is to think they were having fun with This caused for more holes and less Trust the Man is rated R for I’m Matt Mungle. kicking back and enjoying the ride. the roles. And this always rolls over development. It made the individual language and sexual content. This In the new release Trust the Man to the audience. characters do things that seemed is a comedy for adults, no ques- Matt is a member of the North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) we follow two couples trying to Tobey (Crudup) is the non- out of character to what they said tion. The language is sexual most battle through life, love and the committing sports writer who is they wanted to happen. This was and hosts the weekly syndicated Indie of the time and not something you Rock Radio Show Spin 180. Plus with pursuit of happiness. Long at times, seven years into a relationship with very apparent in Gyllenhaal. In fact, would want your younger family his wife Cindy they do a weekly radio predictable at others, this one Elaine (Gyllenhaal) whose biologi- it seemed that both female leads members to hear. The sexual con- feature, The Mungles on Movies. For makes up with characters and act- cal clock is keeping her awake at were trying hard to be the male ste- tent, though discussed at length additional reviews and interview clips visit www.mungleshow.com. ing where it falls way short on writ- night. His sister Rebecca (Moore) reotype. This didn’t play well to me. and in detail and never shown is ing and development. is an actress whose husband Tom I didn’t find it redeeming at all. Chamber of Commerce Economic DevELOPMENT

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The 625,000 sq ft Re- dren of employees. two new diaper lines replacing - Perry Sook, President/CEO of Irv- ing to assure that every event is gent Boulevard campus houses Huggies Supreme Line: Huggies ing-based Nexstar Communications world-class. CitiMortgage, Citicorp Trust Bank, TRUE.COM EXPANDS - In less Natural Fit designed for older ba- (NASDAQ:NXST), has been FSB, CitiFinancial Auto, commercial than 2 years, True.com has tripled bies, and Huggies Supreme Gentle named Broadcaster of the Year by ICVB NATIONAL SALES MAN- business group and operations and in size, keeping it 25,000 sq ft space Care for newborns. The new prod- the Texas Association of Broad- AGER - Katherine DiPietro has technology. The 225,000 sq ft Las in Williams Square and leasing ucts will be available throughout casters. Nexstar owns and oper- been named National Sales Man- Colinas Boulevard campus will 52,000 sq ft of supplemental space the United States and Canada this ates 28 television stations across ager by the Irving Convention and house the company’s CitiCards, at 300 Decker Drive to accommo- month and in Europe in the third the United States. Sook was hon- Visitors Bureau. CitiFinancial International and cor- date its current 200 employees and quarter. ored for winning a landmark battle porate services. At the grand open- anticipated growth. The Company against cable operators to require CURRENT YEAR OCCUPANCY ing, which included comments by anticipates hiring 100-150 employ- OFFICES AT 161/WALNUT compensation to local stations for RATES - (2nd Quarter 2006). Las Texas Attorney General Greg ees during the next 12 months. HILL LANE - Poynter Scifres Cos. receiving their programming. Colinas Office - 81.3%, Las Colinas Abbott, Congressman Kenny True.com is one of the 50th-largest has announced the construction Industrial/Flex - 87.9%, Las Colinas Marchant and Mayor Herbert sites on the internet. start of a 106,000 sq ft, Class A HOTEL EVENT SITE OF THE Retail - 88.2%; South Irving Office speculative office building at the YEAR - The Four Seasons Resort - 81.5%, South Irving Industrial/Flex southwest intersection of SH-161 and Club was recently honored by - 92.9%, South Irving Retail - 85.7%; and Walnut Hill Lane on 6.5 acres. Event Solutions Magazine at its DFW Freeport/Valley Ranch Office The DFW Humane Society The Offices at 161/Walnut Hill Lane annual special event industry con- - 88.2%, DFW Freeport/Valley should be ready for occupancy in ference as the 2006 Spotlight Award Ranch Industrial/Flex - 86.7%, DFW March 2007. The low-rise building – Hotel Event Site of the Year. The Freeport/Valley Ranch Retail - Animals Presently Residing is expected to lease at $21.50 per sq 96.3% ft, plus electricity. Homer Neptune VHA PLACE SOLD - San Diego- Breed Breed DLH based Equastone has made another Basset Mix office building acquisition in Irv- Sex Sex Male / Neutered Male / Neutered ing-Las Colinas purchasing the Weight Weight 317,472 VHA Place for an estimated About 40 lbs. About 9 lbs. $21 million. The building, located Age Comments: Age Comments: at 220 E. Las Colinas Boulevard, is 3-4 Years Homer is a sweet About 1 year Neptune is very currently 74% occupied. Color and he would like Color sweet. She would Black a home where he B & W Equastone acquired the 225,000 sq like a home Reason for can be the only Reason for ft, 10-story office building at 5615 where she is the Surrender: pet. He is a loving Surrender High Point Drive in July. only cat to run Recently dog and likes to Didn’t want to scoop litter box around and play. Abandoned play. TECH TITAN RECOGNITION - The following Irving-based compa- The DFW Humane Society nies and individuals were recog- nized in the Metroplex Technology 1611 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75061 Business Council’s 6th annual Tech Titans award program: James 972-253-3333 Buchanan, CEO of Buchanan As- sociates, an international informa- tion technology service, consult- ing and outsourcing company, was a finalist for the Corporate CEO Award. Verizon Communications received honorable mention in the Corporate Horizon Award for its advanced telecommunications net- work in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and its Verizon FiOS video and data Stemmons foundation pledges $100,000 annual services. Claudia Mirza, CEO of matching funds grant for each of the next five years. Akorbi Consulting, an information “We are raising funds to build a new shelter; named Corky’s technology and language consult- Cottage. Corky’s Cottage is going to be about 10,000 square ing firm, received honorable men- foot facility. We bought 2.2 acres adjacent to our current facility. tion for the Community Hero Award for her help to disadvantaged indi- We have done all of the architectural renderings, everything is viduals and businesses. Irving- done for the new facility; now comes the hard part, raising the based Integrated Security Systems, $2.4 million that we need to get it up and running,” Optimal Solutions, EFJ Inc and Darryn Pope, the D/FW Humane Society board president. Carrington Laboratories were rec- Every dollar you send is worth two dollars with the ognized as some of the Metroplex’s grant. fastest growing high-tech compa- nies based upon revenue growth The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 August 31, 2006 Page 5 EmailEmail scamsscams costcost smarsmartt peoplepeople aa lotlot ofof monemoneyy Continued from page 1 vanishes with your money. Accord- Phishing me your account number, so I can labor — in medical claims process- son who gave you the check. Ask ing to State Department reports, The Bait: Email or pop-up verify that your number is correct.’ ing, envelope-stuffing, craft assem- if the check is valid. people who have responded to messages that claim to be from a “Do not give your account bly work, or other jobs. The ads use Forward check overpayment “pay in advance” solicitations have business or organization you may number out over the phone. Don’t similar come-ons: Fast cash. Mini- scams to [email protected] and your been beaten, subjected to threats deal with — say, an Internet ser- put your account number on the mal work. No risk. And the advan- state Attorney General. You can and extortion, and in some cases, vice provider (ISP), bank, online Internet, unless you know it is a tage of working from home when find contact information for your murdered. payment service, or even a govern- secure site and you know there are it’s convenient for you. state Attorney General at When people discover they ment agency. The message may ask fire walls protecting it. If you give The Catch: The ads don’t say www.naag.org. have been the victim of a scam, one you to “update,” “validate,” or your Visa check card to someone you may have to work many hours of the first resources they turn to is “confirm” your account informa- and they have your number, there without pay, or pay hidden costs Pay-in-Advance Credit Of- their bank. Peggy Masters, vice tion or face dire consequences. is nothing to guarantee they won’t to place newspaper ads, make pho- fers president of Comerica Bank’s Texas The Catch: Phishing is a scam use that number to make fraudu- tocopies, or buy supplies, soft- The Bait: News that you’ve Market, offered to share some of where Internet fraudsters send lent charges against your account. ware, or equipment to do the job. been “pre-qualified” to get a low- the lessons and insights she has spam or pop-up messages to reel in “If someone makes you un- Once you put in your own time and interest loan or credit card, or re- learned by personally helping scam personal and financial information comfortable, don’t give them any money, you’re likely to find promot- pair your bad credit even though victims. from unsuspecting victims. The information,” she said. ers who refuse to pay you, claim- banks have turned you down. But “We try to protect our custom- messages direct you to a website Forward phishing emails to ing that your work isn’t up to their to take advantage of the offer, you ers any way we can,” Ms. Masters that looks just like a legitimate [email protected] and to the organi- “quality standards.” have to ante up a processing fee of said. “All banks would do that. organization’s site. But it’s a bogus zation that is being spoofed. The FTC has yet to find any- several hundred dollars. Most people are basically good and site that exists simply to trick you one who has gotten rich stuffing The Catch: A legitimate pre- they think others are basically good. into divulging your personal infor- Foreign Lotteries envelopes or assembling magnets qualified offer means you’ve been “The Nigerian scam is a huge mation so the operators can steal The Bait: Emails boasting en- at home. Legitimate work-at-home selected to apply. You still have to one. They will go away for a while, it, fake your identity, and run up ticing odds in foreign lotteries. You business promoters should tell complete an application and you and then they will resurface. Each bills or commit crimes in your name. may even get a message claiming you — in writing — exactly what’s can still be turned down. If you paid new generation has a little twist that “Know who you are talking you’ve already won! You just have involved in the program they’re a fee in advance for the promise of is different. But it always claims to to,” Ms. Masters said. “If I call you, to pay to get your prize or collect selling. Before you commit any a loan or credit card, you’ve been be information from the Council to make sure everything is going your winnings. money, find out what tasks you will hustled. There may be a list of lend- General or important person of some well at the bank, that is legitamate. The Catch: Most promotions have to perform, whether you will ers, but there’s no loan, and the sort, and it always sounds very of- Someone from the bank would for foreign lotteries are phony. Par- be paid a salary or work on com- person you’ve paid has taken your ficial. never ask for an individuals’ ac- ticipating in a foreign lottery vio- mission, who will pay you, when money and run. “Check your bank statements count number. lates U.S. law. The scammers will you will get your first paycheck, the Forward unsolicited email con- regularly. I have found that people “A scam artist might have keep any money you send for total cost of the program — includ- taining credit offers to don’t always open their bank state- found a person’s check. If they call “taxes” or fees. In addition, lottery ing supplies, equipment and mem- [email protected]. ments, sometimes for months. With and ask, ‘is your account number hustlers use victims’ bank account bership fees — and what you will our deposit agreement, it clearly 12345?’ and you say, ‘yes’, they numbers to make unauthorized with- get for your money. Can you verify Debt Relief states that if you don’t review your have got you right then. Because drawals or their credit card numbers information from current workers? account, any fraud, forged or sto- Be aware of “shills,” people who The Bait: Emails touting a way they have picked up that check in- to run up additional charges. you can consolidate your bills into len check is your responsibility. formation. If you say, ‘no’, the caller “If you have not been to are paid to lie and give you every reason to pay for work. one monthly payment without bor- might say, ‘would you mind giving Mexico, you did not win the Mexi- rowing; stop credit harassment, can lottery,” Ms. Masters said. “If Forward work-at-home scams to [email protected]. foreclosures, repossessions, tax you never bought a ticket, how levies and garnishments; or wipe

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House Zavala Middle School, Good El- classroom teachers who meet cam- rollment has increased 103 stu- Irving ISD PTA Council Meetings Bill 1 appropriated $100 million to ementary School, and Keyes El- pus-approved criteria during the dents, middle school enrollment has Scheduled - Upcoming meeting award schools with high percent- ementary School met the criteria for 2006-2007 school year, the other increased 115, and high school en- dates for the Irving ISD Council of ages of educationally disadvan- the grants. 25% can be used on other staff rollment has increased 293. The pro- PTAs are listed below. All meetings taged students and a rating of ex- members or supplemental activities. jected peak enrollment this year is are held at 9 a.m. in the Board Room Each campus will create a com- 33,295. Last year’s peak enrollment of the IISD Administration Build- Oak Haven United Methodist Church mittee to develop criteria for the was 32,836. ing. award, which will be presented to “Little Country church in the city” the District Improvement Commit- College/Career Night Set - Stu- September 20 Sunday School - 9:45 tee and IISD Board of Trustees prior dents and parents have the oppor- October 18 Services - 10:45 to being submitted to the Texas tunity to learn about various col- December 6 Education Agency. lege and career programs at College/ February 14 Pastor, Linda Marcum Career Night scheduled for Sep. 19 March 21 Web: oakhavenumc.org Enrollment Grows - Irving ISD stu- from 7-9 p.m. at The Academy of May 2 dent enrollment surpassed last IISD. Numerous representatives 1600 N. Irving Heights Dr. year’s count Tuesday with 32,658 from colleges, universities, career/ The Sep. 20 meeting was originally Irving, Texas 75061 972-438-1431 students enrolled on the fifth day technical schools, and military scheduled for Sep. 13. Rudolph Named Cable TV Specialist Billy Rudolph has joined Irv- with an emphasis on broadcast ing ISD as the cable television spe- communication. cialist in the Public Information De- Rudolph’s focus is on pro- partment. He has broadcast video gramming and production for Irv- experience in three television mar- ing Schools Television (ISTV), kets, including KXAS-TV NBC 5 in which will be moving to Channel 98 Family Dining Fort Worth, KRHD-TV ABC 34 in on Time Warner Cable effective Sep. Homestyle Cooking Bryan, and KTEN-TV in Denison. 17. It is currently available on Chan- All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. Rudolph also has established rela- nel 76. 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National 503 518 497 Texas 491 506 487 Teachers of the Year Announced The Irving ISD Teachers of the first grade bilingual, Britain Elemen- Year were announced at the Board tary School; Shannon Cole, fourth of Trustees meeting Monday. They grade, Brown Elementary School; will be formally recognized at a re- Luz Amezaga, second grade bilin- ception and special board meeting gual, Davis Elementary School; Sep. 18 at MacArthur. Danna Julie Muse, special education/inclu- Torrell-Edwards, third grade ESL sion, Farine Elementary School; teacher at Elliott Elementary School, James Tiggeman, third grade, Gil- is the IISD Elementary Teacher of bert Elementary School; Diana the Year. Kay Overturf, business Shaw, second grade bilingual, Good computer information systems Elementary School; Maria Nava, teacher at Irving High School, is the first grade bilingual, John Haley El- IISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. ementary School; Madeline Geary, Trustees also recognized Cam- physical education, Thomas Haley pus Teachers of the Year. They are: Elementary School; Annie Jenkins, Evelyn Banks, MacArthur High fifth grade, Hanes Elementary School, math; Dionn Duffy Dahl, School; Kitty Struchen, third grade, social studies, Nimitz High School; Johnston Elementary School; Mikie Kenneth Austin, social studies, The Kindsfather, instructional technol- Academy of IISD; Debra Kaufman, ogy specialist, Keyes Elementary art, Union Bower Center for Learn- School; Jean Richards, reading re- ing; Paula Barbee, social studies, covery, Lee Elementary School; Austin Middle School; David Hugo Soriano, fifth grade bilingual, Fontenot, social studies, Bowie Lively Elementary School; Jill Middle School; Trish Sartor, sci- Villasanti, second grade bilingual, ence, Crockett Middle School; Schulze Elementary School; Reginia Wendy Bennett, math, de Zavala Geyer, fourth grade, Townley El- Middle School; Jo Wallace, science, ementary School; Kelly Matlock, Houston Middle School; Julie Gar- second grade, Townsell Elementary ner, science, Lamar Middle School; School; Madelyn Seda, James Scrivner, technology educa- prekindergarten bilingual, Clifton tion, Travis Middle School; Early Childhood School; Rosana Amanda Collins, Secondary Reas- Hightower, prekindergarten bilin- signment Center; Will Thomas, gual, Kinkeade Early Childhood special education, Wheeler Transi- School; Lisa Treadway, tional Center; Robert Rain, creative prekindergarten bilingual, Pierce dramatics, Barton Elementary Early Childhood School; and Jen- School; Maria Merida, fourth and nifer Mosley, fifth grade, Elemen- fifth grade bilingual, Brandenburg tary Development Center. Elementary School; Kristy Brooks, Page 8 August 31, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler OBITUARIES

ROBERT “BOB” LIONEL battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Austin Commercial in 1986. Jim is The Dallas Morning News often re- In 1977, she moved to Irving to live WHITTON He was born July 15, 1925 in best remembered for his honesty, ferred to him as the #1 fan of the nearer to her sister and husband Robert “Bob” Whitton of Irv- Amarillo, TX, to the late Thomas dry sense of humor, ready wit and Dallas Cowboys. He did not miss a Bill Fender, and became a member ing went to be with his Lord on Harley and Myrtle Lee Hites love of the great outdoors. Family home game for the first 28 years of of First Baptist Church. She was a August 23rd after a lengthy illness. Armstrong. Jim lived most of his and friends will miss him dearly. their existence. Since 1994, JR has S.S. teacher, attended Bible Study, Mr. Whitton attended Baylor life in the Dallas area, where he He is survived by his wife of lived in Bonham, TX, where he had Fellowship, and was a WMU University and also served in the raised his family of four children 57 years, Louise Byrd Armstrong; many friends. worker in Champs, Evergreen, and US Army and the National Guard. and, through his 33 years manag- sister Marley Latta; son Bob He is survived by daughter teacher of English as a second lan- He worked for The Borden Com- ing commercial construction Armstrong and wife Donna; daugh- Judy Lawrence and husband Bill, guage to people of the countries pany for 25 years and for Enterprise projects, literally helped change the ters Linda Davis, Lissa Sawyer and sons Gary Smith, James Reeves and who cannot speak English. Rent-a-Car Company for 8 years. Mr. skyline of Dallas. His “highest” Pam Sasser and husband Richard. wife Stephanie, Stuart Reeves and She is survived by sister Whitton was a member of achievements include construction He also leaves nine grandchildren wife Tammy, all of Irving. Four Leanna Fender, Irving; niece and MacArthur Boulevard Baptist of: Stemmons Towers, Campbell and seven great-grandchildren. granddaughters: Courtney Maggio, husband Sharon and Shorty Church. Center, Prudential Insurance Build- Visitation was Thursday at the Laura Buehner, Jessica Cain and Lambright, Irving; great nephew Mr. Whitton was born on July ing – Las Colinas; National funeral home. Services were Aug. Rachel Reeves. One grandson, and wife Eugene and Cheryl 13, 1932, in Henagar, AL and was ChemSearch – Irving; Boy Scouts 25 at Donnelly‘s Colonial Funeral James Reeves Jr. and two great- Lambright, North Richland Hills; preceded in death by his son, Chris National Headquarters; Texas Com- Home Chapel in Irving. Burial and grandsons, Sam and Jacob. great niece and her husband Whitton. He is survived by his wife merce Bank Building – “the key- military services followed at Dallas- The service was held at Oak Leanna Lynn and Danny Gammill, of 46 years, Myrtle Joyce Whitton, hole” tower in downtown Dallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery. Do- Haven United Methodist Church, Irving; and two great great neph- and leaves behind other family and many others. Jim graduated nations may be made to Lions Hos- in Irving, on 8/30/06. The internment ews Daniel and Trevor Gammill, Irv- members: mother, Verna Whitton from Amarillo High School in 1942. pice, 1816 Norwood Drive, Hurst, followed at the DFW National Cem- ing. and sister, Mary Beth Nix, of He voluntarily joined the Army Air TX 76054 or the Parkinson’s Re- etery. In lieu of flowers, please make Graveside services were held Pensacola, FL; granddaughter Corps (Air Force) and became a search Foundation, 3003 LBJ Frwy, donations to DFW Honor Guard at Aug. 30 at Oak Grove Memorial Starlyn Eaton of Prescott, MI; and navigator during World War II. Suite 125E, Dallas, TX 75234. P.O. Box 1006, Terrell, TX, 75160. Gardens in Irving with Rev. John sisters-in-law, Bonnie Cole and Lee Under the GI bill, he received his Durham officiating. Hart of Irving, Gladine Langley of civil engineering degree at Tri-State WILLIAM JOSEPH VITA, JR. BONNIE MAE GROVER Haltom City, and Omalee Thornton College in Indiana. The native Texan William Joseph Vita, Jr., of Irv- Bonnie ANTHONY GILBERT SILVA of Hope, AR. moved to Dallas and worked under ing, passed away Thursday, Au- Mae Grover, An- Graveside services were held “the red flying horse” as petroleum gust 24, 2006. He was born July 25, born Oct. 24, thony Gilbert Aug. 28 at the DFW National Cem- engineer for Magnolia Oil, now 1933 in Dallas. 1918 to Jessie Silva, of Irving etery with the Reverend Ron known as Mobil Oil. Bill was employed in the insur- and Floyd passed away Boswell presiding. In the same building, he met ance industry for 44 years. He was Grover in August 25, the love of his life, Louise Byrd. a member of St Luke Catholic Wellston, OK, 2006. He was JAMES RANDALL WILSON Once he invited her to the company Church since 1963, and served as passed away born May 16, James picnic at White Rock Lake and fol- State Warden of the Knights of Aug. 27, 2006. 1987 in Dallas. Randall Wilson, lowed up with a date to the State Columbus. Bonnie graduated from He is of Irving, Fair of Texas, well, the rest is his- Survivors include his wife of Wellston OK High School; OK survived by his parents, Patrick and passed away tory. Shortly after they married, Jim 53 years, Edith; son Bill and wife Baptist University in Shawnee; Dorinda Cortez; sister Prescilla August 23, and Louise moved to the untapped Mary; daughter Karen Murphy and Blackwood Davis Business College Reyes and husband Jesse Reyes; 2006. He was oilfields of West Texas. There he husband Dennis; daughters Ann in OK City; and worked on her mas- grandparents Anecleto R. Escobar born Dec. 16, worked (not too far down the road Marie Shortt and Susan Cox and ters at OK A&M. She retired from and Odilia M. Escobar, Fred and 1935 in Dallas. from George Bush Sr.) as a husband Gary; 9 grandchildren. Government Service in 1977, hav- Sara Cortez, Lupe Cortez; great- Survivors include his wife “doodlebugger,” a geological sur- Recitation of the Rosary was ing worked for the Federal Aviation grandmother Petra Munoz; numer- Maxine Marie Wilson; daughter veyor. In 1950, Jim again volun- held Aug. 27 at the funeral home. Administration for most of the time. ous aunts, uncles, cousins and Judy Parchman and husband Jus- teered and served as a navigator Mass of Christian Burial was held tin of Mt. Vernon; brother during the Korean Conflict. He and Aug. 28 at St. Luke Catholic Church. DeWayne Wilson of DeSoto; sis- his family relocated to Long Beach, Interment followed at Calvary Hill ters Ruby Joyce Nichol and Delores CA. Not one for graphic war sto- Cemetery. If desired memorials may Green, both of Dallas, and Marie ries, he did share a few exciting, al- be made to St. Luke School, or Mays of Garland; and mother-in- beit hair-raising stories about one- American Diabetes Association. law Myrtle Standridge. engine flights and dry fuel tank Funeral services were held landings as they leap-frogged is- JIMMY H. REEVES (JR) Aug. 28 at Brown’s Memorial lands, as airplanes did in those Jimmy H. Reeves (JR) was born Chapel. Interment followed at DFW days, to cross the Pacific. The 1st on 9/21/34 in Shady Valley, TN. He National Cemetery. Lt. was honorably discharged with passed away 8/26/06 in Irving. many honors in 1952. After serving as a Sergeant in JAMES W. ARMSTRONG Returning to Dallas, Jim the Korean War, JR settled in Irv- James jumped back into engineering, this ing with his brother Keith where he W. “Jim” time in commercial construction. began selling cars for Vandergriff Armstrong, 81, The growth spurt in Big D proved Chevrolet in 1958. Vandergriff later died peacefully advantageous. During his career, became Garrett Chevrolet then in his home Jim worked at Robert E. McKee, Frank Parra Chevrolet. JR served Aug. 24, 2006, Ten-Eyck Shaw and Hensel-Phelps customers in the DFW area for the after a long, construction companies. He retired next 30 years. JR’s first love was courageous as senior project administrator from the Dallas Cowboys. Sam Blair of

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“Grief is the agony of an instant; the indulgence of grief, the blunder of a life.” - Benjamin Disraeli The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 August 31, 2006 Page 9 OBITUARIES plenty of friends whom he cared for was held Aug. 30 at the funeral and husband Glenn of Clifton and Funeral services were held RAYMOND BELL, JR. and loved very much. home. Mass of Christian Burial was Janie Vanetta and husband Nathan Aug. 31 at Brown’s Memorial Raymond Bell, Visitation was Aug. 30 at held Aug. 31st at St. Luke Catholic of Gallatin, TN; brother-in-law, Chapel with Brother Larry Taylor Jr., of Irving Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. Church. Interment followed at Cal- Larry Herron of The Dalles, OR; officiating. Interment followed at passed away Recitation of the Rosary was Aug. vary Hill Cemetery, Dallas. step-mother-in-law, Thelma Stiles of Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. August 30, 31 at the funeral home. Mass of In lieu of flowers, donations Grayson, GA; as well as, a host of 2006. Christian Burial was Sep. 1 at Holy may be made to St. Luke School, nieces, nephews, family and BOBBY MACK McCOY He was Family of Nazareth Church. Inter- 1023 Schulze Dr. friends. Bobby born June 22, ment followed at Oak Grove Me- Irving,Tx.75060. Arrangements Visitation was Sunday at the Mack McCoy 1934 in morial Gardens. were made by Brown’s Memorial funeral home. Services were Aug. born June 19, Sherman, TX to parents Raymond Funeral Home. 28 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral 1934 in Branch, Emanuel Bell and Wilma Ellen BILLIE JEAN SAMPLES Home Chapel. Rev. Linda Marcum Texas passed Nottingham. Shortly after locating Billie Jean Samples of Irving MARTHA LOIS DAVIS officiated. Interment followed at Oak away August to the Dallas area, Raymond joined born October 17, 1925 in Ft. Worth Martha Lois Davis, of Irving, Grove Memorial Gardens. 28, 2006. He was a long-time Irving the Texas National Guard and passed away August 23, 2006. passed away August 27, 2006. Memorial contributions may resident and a US Marine Veteran. served for 3 ½ years. He then served Survived by husband Frank She was born Feb. 25, 1931 in be made to the American Cancer So- Survived by wife Wilda in the Coast Guard for 3 years. He Self; daughter Ria Reese; 2 grand- Chandler, OK. She was a member of ciety for Prostate Cancer Research. McCoy of Irving; children Sherry worked for General Motors for 36 children and 4 great-grandchildren. MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church, Arrangements under the direction Diehl; Gary McCoy; Charlie years. Raymond was a devoted The family will hold private me- Irving, past president of the of Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral McCoy; Wanda Gail Wilson; husband, father, and little league morial services at a later date. Local Women’s Division for the Irving Home. Charles Gilmer; Darby Gilmer; and baseball coach and enjoyed the arrangements by Brown’s Memo- Chamber of Commerce, loved her Rhonda Gilmer all of Lewisville; VFW, dominos, and playing cards. rial Funeral Home. children and grandchildren and MOHAMMAD REZA KIAFAR brother Troy and wife Pat McCoy Raymond leaves behind chil- Oklahoma football. Mohammad of Oklahoma City, OK; numerous dren Sue Green and husband Joe; METZGER—WILLIAM REED Survivors include her husband Reza Kiafar, age grandchildren and great-grandchil- Don Bell, Christy Riley and hus- (BILL) Delmer Davis of Irving; son Daniel 49, a resident of dren and other family members. band Rick, and Stacy Crow; sisters Born November 3,1923, went Curt Davis and wife Denise of Irving, died Funeral services were held Ramona Holt and Frances Young; to the Fathers’ House to be with Norman, OK; daughter Cathy Sue Aug. 22, 2006 at Aug. 30 at Brown’s Memorial Fu- brothers Jerry Bell and Mike Bell; 9 Jesus and Mary and his beloved Israel and husband Greg of Grape- home. neral Home Chapel with Rev. Lewis grandchildren, 8 great grandchil- wife of 57 years, Catharine Harbrecht vine; brother Donald Biswell of He was Pollard officiating. Interment fol- dren, and one on the way. Metzger. Died Aug. 27 at Parkland Norman; and 9 grandchildren. born May 2, lowed at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- Funeral services were held at Hospital, Dallas. Funeral services were held 1957 in Tehran, Iran. After high dens. Sep. 1 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Bill was the only son of Will- Aug. 29 at Brown’s Memorial school graduation and serving in iam John and Cora Ellen Reed Chapel. Interment followed at DFW the Iranian military, he came to the LEONOR TORRES CASTRO Metzger, an old and respected Dal- National Cemetery, Dallas. U.S. in 1979. He became a U.S. citi- Leonor las Catholic family. Bill attended zen in 1992. Reza received a B.S. Torres Castro, Sacred Heart Catholic School and LONNIE CHAVERS, JR. degree from Central State Univer- age 86, a resi- graduated from Crozier Tech High Lonnie Chavers, Jr. of Irving sity in Oklahoma May 10, 1985 and dent of Irving School. Immediately upon gradua- born May 4, 1971 in Dallas passed a technical degree in electronic en- for 45 years, tion, Bill joined the Army Air Force. away at his home in Irving on Aug. gineering from Draughon School of died August 29, He served with honor for 3 years 17. Business in 1987. He was employed 2006 at her during WWII attaining the rank of He is survived by his mother at Banc Tec for 17 years and for the home. Staff Sargent as a radio man in the Bobbie Chavers of Irving. Brothers past year was a contractor for EDS. Born 317th Troop Carrier Div. Bill was Johnny and Jeremy Chavers; Chris- Survivors include his wife, April 11, 1920 in Kaufman, TX to awarded the first and second Oak topher Blick; James Williams; sis- Patricia Kiafar of Irving; daughter, Ines and Pauline Garcia Torres, she Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal and ter Lisa Blick all of Irving; brother Parvaneh Mina Novotny “Pari” and is survived by her son, Arturo the Good Conduct Medal. Bill was James Hightower of Mesquite; husband Jeff; step-children, Jared Castro and wife Judith of San An- Honorably Discharged in October cousin Joy Lee Cachay; aunt, Edgin, Natalie Melton and husband tonio; three grandchildren, Alexia, 1945. Carolyn Page and Gerald and Casey, Lindsay Miller and husband Gabriel and Laura; two great grand- Bill received his Journeyman Debbie Smith. Martin; grandchildren, Sydney children, Lauren and Breckin; four Plumbers license in 1949 and Memorial services were held Melton and Caleb Miller; mother, sisters; two brothers; and many worked on many of the commercial Aug. 19 at Brown’s Memorial Fu- Meymanat Nilfourooshan of nieces, nephews and other family office buildings in the Dallas neral Home Chapel with Rev. Ed Tehran, Iran; sisters, Mahnaz Kiafar members. area. On Nov. 6,1948, Bill married Sample officiating. and Mahtab Kiafar, both of Tehran, Rosary was said Friday at Catharine Harbrecht at St. Joseph and Mahshid Kiafar of Frankfort, Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Catholic Church in Dallas. In 1952 ROBERT FOREST FISHER Germany; several nieces and neph- Chapel. Funeral Mass 12 noon Sep. they moved to Irving. Bill and Robert Forest Fisher, age 68, a ews. 2 at Calvary Hill North Chapel in Catharine were parishioners of St. resident of Irving for 42 years for- Service was Aug. 24 at Dallas. Interment to follow at Cal- Luke Catholic Church for 56 yrs. Bill merly of Dallas, died August 24, Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home vary Hill Cemetery. was also a charter member of 2006 in Irving. Chapel. Chaplain Carol Hobson of- Memorial contributions may Knights of Columbus Council 5243- Born Jan. 23, 1938 in Lebanon, ficiating. Burial will be in Tehran, be made to the Leonor Torres Castro lrving. The happy couple had nine TN to Daniel Lyle and Annie P. Iran. In lieu of flowers, donations Scholarship Fund at Dallas Jesuit children, they are Cynthia of Irv- Youngblood Fisher, he married may be made to the American Can- College Preparatory School, 972- ing, Catherine (Cathy) of Irving, Linda Herron Feb. 11, 1961 in Dal- cer Society. 387-8700, ext. 331. Christine Rogers and husband AI las. Robert was a welder at Trinity of Canton; sons Wiliiam John of Irv- Industries in Dallas for 25 years, as HELEN MARGARET MORGAN ing, Michael and wife Susan of Dal- well as an employee of the City of Helen las, Joe and wife Dianna of Irving from which he retired. He was Margaret Mor- Mansfield, David and wife Joyce a member of the Church of Christ, gan, of Irving, of Grand Prairie, Henry and wife and a loving and caring grandfa- passed away ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition LaDonna of Keller and Edward ther to Aaron and Jeremy. August 28, (Eddie) of Irving; grandchildren Robert was preceded in death 2006. “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” Catarina, Accaccia, Michelle, by his parents, brothers and sis- She Kevin, Amy, Kayla, Christopher, ters. He is survived by his wife was born July Church & Chapel Ser- Damon and Ryan; brother in laws- Linda; son, Michael F. Fisher and 14, 1933 in Harriman, TN. She was a Henry and wife Mary of Mineral wife Michelle of Irving; two grand- member of the Red Hat Society of vices Wells, and Joe Harbrecht of Irving. sons, Aaron and Jeremy White of East Texas and loved gardening and Local, Out of Town A Scripture-Rosary service Irving; sisters, Francis Amundson collecting dolls. 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The September Angel Food ProProvidingviding foodfood atat reasonablereasonable pricesprices Continued from page 1 Ministries menu is as follows: “To have delivery truck will unteer hours,” Mr. Buice said. “We It will work out in God’s time,” he General (basic box) Menu come to us, rather than our volun- would be a good source for them to said. (1) 5 lb. Popcorn Chicken teers going to get the food, we must get those required hours. We Calvary Baptist Church is lo- (1) 2 lb. Salisbury Steak Entree have a minimum order of 700 basic would love to have them come help cated at 913 N. Nursery, Irving. All (1) 1.5 lb. St. Louis Pork Ribs boxes. I want that. So the food will us. orders for September must be (1) 3 lb. Fully-Cooked Frying Chicken come here, and we will not go some- “When we first started this placed by Sep. 10. Distribution is (1) 12 oz. Philly Steak Portions where else, pick up the food and ministry, we asked ourselves if this Sep. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. For (1) 2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast bring it back here. was a membership drive thing or a more information, call 972-438-1414 (1) 14 oz. Smoked Sausage “We are a small church, but real needed thing. We said in our or visit www.cbcirving.com. (1) 1 lb. Sliced Deli Turkey this is a God-sized thing that is hap- hearts that this is a true ministry of Other local host sites include: (4) 4 oz. Del Monte Diced Pears pening. God is going to give us the the church. We had two people join Bible Way Community Baptist (1) 8 oz. Corn Muffin Mix people to work it. I really believe us because of the Angel Food, but Church, 4215 Greenview Dr, Irving, (1) 2 lb. French Fries that,” Ms. Buice said. we have ministered to people of all 75062, 972-257-3766; and Reed Fam- (1) 16 oz. Snap Peas Sheree’s husband, Keith Buice, faiths and ethnic creeds. This is not ily Ministries, 1000 N Belt Line Rd, (1) 7.5 oz. Mac & Cheese is the pastor of Calvary Baptist. an excuse to make people come join Irving, 75061, 972-871-7737, accord- (1) 8 oz. Peanut Butter “The students attending the Calvary Baptist. We know that as ing to the Angel Food web site. (1) 1 lb. Pinto Beans high schools in this area need vol- we bless others, God will bless us. (1) Pillsbury Dunkables (1) Dessert Item (1) Dozen Eggs ArmedArmed andand readyready forfor historhistoryy **One or more specials available only with the purchase of a regular unit.**

September Special #1: Steak Combo Box - $18.00 (4 8-oz. T-Bone Steaks, 4 8-oz. New York Strip Steaks) September Special #2: 10 lbs. Breaded Chicken Tender Box - $18.00

September Special #3: Griller Beef Box - $18.00 (4 8-oz. Pure Beef Patties, 2 6-oz. Sirloin Steaks, 2 8-oz. New York Strip Steaks, 4 8-oz. Beef Back Ribs)

End the summer with a brighter smile!

Bringing history to life, Jerome Levy, Union soldier; Elmer Sweat, Buffalo soldier; and Bruce Pastusek, Confederate soldier, speak to guests about the day to day lives of soldiers during the Civil War. Sponsored by the Irving Central Library, the program brought attention to the Forever Free traveling exhibit currently on display.

Talk to one of Dr. Nix’s staff members about your options for whitening! Home Bleach Special: includes top and bottom trays with two syringes of Rembrandt Bleaching gel. Total chair time: 30 min. at a cost of $49.00 Laser Whitening: We use a state of the art procedure that is guaranteed to lighten your smile 6-13 shades. Total chair time: 2 1/2 hours at a cost of $600 Zoom Bleaching: in office procedure. Chair time: 45 mins. at a cost of $199.00 w/ 3 syringes of home bleach and trays for $298.00 David Nix, D.D.S. P.A. 3000 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving TX 75062 (972) 659-1050 (972) 256-5500 www.drnix.com Ask us about our gift certificates. best results if a cleaning is completed within 2 months prior to whitening.