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INSIDE EACH WEEK! Don’t miss out -- Subscribe today! COUPONS Call 972-870-1992 Over $200 in value! RamblerRamblerNewspapers.comRamblerRambler July 12, 2014 50¢ Victoria Castle planned for Irving park By Dan Eakin playground equipment is to be re- Majors said the swings at the Passersby at Victoria Park, lo- placed, partly in order to install new park continue to be in good condi- cated at 3051 W. Northgate in Irving, equipment which will meet Con- tion, but will be relocated to another may have been concerned on Monday sumer Products Safety Commission park so all new equipment will soon and Tuesday as the playground area standards. be used at Victoria Park. was being demolished by work crews. “The playground equipment The total cost of the project is But not to worry. there was over 25 years old, and will about $560,000, to be paid from New and better playground be replaced with new and better fea- bond funds, and park officials hope equipment will soon be erected there. tures,” he said. “Over the years, it has to have it open to the public by No- Chuck Majors, Irving parks seen a lot of kids, and was beginning vember. An architect’s drawing of the new Victoria Castle expected to open before the end of the operations manager, said the older to show signs of deterioration.” See VICTORIA PARK, Page 2 year. / Courtesy Photo Don’t miss out -- Subscribe today! COUPONSCommunityCall 972-870- 1992 shares concerns INSIDE EACH WEEK! Ovwither $200 council in value! Entertainment center progresses By Genesis Bishop At each regular meeting of the Irving City Council, residents are invited to speak to the council for up to three minutes about items not on the agenda during the Citizens’ Forum. Debbie Soule spoke to the council concerning the state of south Irving. The Washington Kastles (left) and Irving’s Texas Wild tennis teams huddle up to talk last minute strategy and pump one another up , prior to the first “I would like to talk about south Irving this eve- match during the Wild’s home opener at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Tuesday night./ Photos by Genesis Bishop ning,” Soule said. “Anyone who’s been in Irving for any length of time has seen the decline of south Irving while north Irving and Las Colinas continue to grow. Texas Wild suffers See CITY COUNCIL, Page 9 home opener defeat Orange Line enters final By Genesis Bishop Although it was a close match, Garrigues stretch for August 18 The Texas Wild tennis team had a took the win with a 5-4 match. rough start Tuesday night during their In mixed doubles action Garrigues arrival at DFW Airport home opener at the Four Seasons Resort and Aisam Qureshi teamed up for the and Club as the Washington Kastles Wild and lost in a close 5-4 match against By Jess Paniszczyn served up a 24-15 defeat to Irving’s only the Kastle’s Gajdosova and Leander Paes. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Dallas/ professional team and its head coach The Wild seemed to lose momentum Fort Worth International Airport are making final Brent Haygarth. going into the women’s doubles where preparations on the last segment of the Orange Line, Texas Wild’s Alex Bogomolov Jr., See TEXAS WILD, Page 8 which arrives at the new DFW Airport Station on started off strong against Kastle’s Bobby Monday, Aug. 18. Soon, the country’s longest light rail Reynolds in the men’s singles match, but system will connect to the country’s fourth-busiest air- ultimately handed the win to Reynlolds Alex Bogomolov Jr., of the Texas Wild, crushes port, providing more transportation options for travel- in a 5-2 loss. a serve across the court against Washington ers from across North Texas and around the world. Fans regained hope of a Wild home Kastles’ Bobby Reynolds securing the first DFW Airport built the station as part of its con- win during the women’s singles where point of the home opener and men’s singles struction at Terminal A, the first of the legacy termi- Anabel Garrigues of the Wild faced off match Tuesday night. nals to be renovated. According to DART President/ against Jarka Gajdosova of the Kastles. Executive Director Gary Thomas, the partnership See ORANGE LINE, Page 3 WE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY 972-253-4200 IRVING TEXAS IRVING PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE

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and numerous other features. Victoria Park “In all, there will be 47 new fea- Continued from Page 1 tures at the park,” he said. In addition, Lawhorn said there Robert Lawhorn, Irving land- will be better lighting. scape architect, said most of the new “We will have energy-efficient equipment will be of steel and plastic LED lighting, which will result in and will last much longer than the using less electricity,” he said. playground equipment which had Also, he said the new equipment been used. will require less maintenance than He said the new playground will the wooden playground equipment be called Victoria Castle, and will fea- which had been used. ture a dragon on which kids can play He also said the new playground as well as a climbing net, monkey will meet all federal and state safety bars, slides, small merry-go-round standards.

Furniture, Collectibles, and Bookstore 118 E. Irving Blvd. Texas Governor Rick Perry and President Barack Obama walk across the tarmac at DFW airport to board Marine One bound for Dallas 214-543-1708 Love Field on Wednesday after the President’s arrival on Airforce One. The two leaders met to discuss border control issues within (Downtown Irving) Tuesday-Friday 11-6; Saturday 10-5 Texas. / Submitted Photo Obama meets with Gov. Perry By Genesis Bishop began seeing a rise in children crossing the border. President Barack Obama met briefly with Texas “A leader acts and what I haven’t seen out of this Governor Rick Perry Wednesday to discuss the surge president are actions that makes me think he understands of young Latin Americans crossing illegally into Texas, what’s going on,” Perry said on Sean Hannity’s television a controversy that has put the two leaders at odds with show just hours after the two held their meeting. one another. “If the Texas delegation is prepared to move, this Since the beginning of last October, roughly 52,000 thing can get done next week,” Obama said after stating unaccompanied children from Central America have that he hopes Perry will talk to the Texas Republican crossed into the United States illegally, which has over- Congressional delegation and pressure them to pass his whelmed the border security system. proposal for nearly $4 billion in emergency funding to Perry asked that the President send a strong message shore up the U.S. borders. to illegal immigrants by providing an additional 1,000 Perry and Obama also met with local elected officials national guard troops along the Texas border. and faith leaders about Dallas County commissioner court “There’s nothing that the Governor indicated that Judge Clay Jenkin’s plan to house 2,000 children from he’d like to see that I have a philosophical objection Central America in Dallas County. to,” Obama said. “While we intend to do the right thing Attending officials included Jenkins, Dallas County by theses children, their parents need to know this is a commissioner Elba Garcia, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings dangerous situation and it is unlikely that their children and Democratic Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson will be able to stay.” of Dallas. Perry, despite the meeting with Obama, still called “For the most part, we put aside those partisan on the President to visit the Texas border, which Perry arguments and we discussed a way to get this problem said that he had warned him about two years ago as Texas resolved,” Jenkins told reporters. COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Author Deborah B. Meyer Book Signing Understanding Renewable Energy Dallas Philosophers’ Forum July 12, 1-3 p.m. Systems – Solar and Wind July 22, 7 p.m. The FREE Way to Author Deborah B. Meyer will be signing copies July 15, 6-7:30 p.m. The forum will present a special summer this weekend of her new children’s book, This class will help students understand program, Philosophers’ Jeopardy. Three teams “Meet The Butterfly Girls,” where she presents renewable energy, with an emphasis on of students with a faculty coach will compete Arts & Culture a loving tale between a grandmother and her solar and wind, as it relates to the residential in the Jeopardy style show. The show will granddaughters, the daughters of former TCU sector and will provide resources for further feature competitors from SMU, UTA and the From destinations in the downtown Dallas golfer Adam Meyer. The event will be held at the exploration. The event will be held at the West University of Dallas. The event will be held in arts district to shops and restaurants in TCU Barnes & Noble (2950 West Berry Street, Irving Library (4444 W. Rochelle Road).To the Fellowship Hall at the Unity of Dallas Church historic Oak Cliff, you’ll find it all on D-Link! Fort Worth). register, visit cityofirving.org/begreen. (6525 Forest Lane, Dallas). General admission: $10; Full-time student admission: $5. It’s your link to arts, fun, culture and dining. Bloomin’ Books: A Bookworm’s Garden Laughs by the Lake Party, July 12, 2-4 p.m. July 18, 7-10 p.m. Irving Leaders Lockup 214.979.1111 Book lovers are in for an afternoon of fun. Join There is no better way to end a week than July 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. us for trivia games and a lively author panel with a laugh. Come to the Las Colinas Urban The Irving Leaders Lockup is a jail-themed DART.org discussion featuring Sherry Thomas, A. Lee Center (501 E. Las Colinas Blvd.) for an evening fundraising mixer that attracts business Martinez and Jaye Wells. 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Recording an historic moment, Jim Crites takes a photo of a train departing DFW Airport Station. When the final section of DART’s Orange Line officially opens on Aug. 18, it will offer a new transit option for airport commuters as well as airline passengers. / Photos by John Starkey

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will allow DART to open the rail expansion four months sooner than scheduled. “We could not have achieved this rail opening early and under budget without the incredible partnership with DFW Airport,” Thomas said. “Construction of the station and the Orange Line extension has been a true collaboration. “We think this connection is so convenient for the traveling public that we will see a high volume of folks Encouraging healthy watchfulness, a sign warns workmen and others who might wanting to get off of the airplanes, get venture near the DFW Airport Station that trains are currently coming into and on the train and go wherever they departing from the station for maintenance reasons even though this section of the need to go, because it takes them Orange Line is not open to the public. throughout North Texas. We expect to see a pretty high number of folks seat ride. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s is a growing pie. Every day we see traveling to and from DFW on the efficient.” a growing demand, because people train as well.” CREATING WORLDWIDE like what they see when they get here, The new DART station sits below CONNECTIONS because we are all working together ground level in an open air hollow. North Texas residents and visi- to make great projects happen. As Passengers departing from the light tors gain improved transit access to this Metroplex grows, there are rail will follow a short, beautifully the airport and its growing roster of many, many opportunities out there. landscaped and partially covered international and domestic destina- I think that’s the game changer for footpath to Terminal A. Once in the tions. Globe-trotting travelers have our region versus any other area in terminal, passengers can, go through come to expect convenient public the United States: we work together,” security, check their bags and take transportation to their destinations. he said. Skylink to any other terminal at DFW “Every renowned, world-class OFFERING A BETTER COMMUTE to catch their flight. airport has rail service to the city DFW Airport is one of the re- SUBSCRIBE! “Before they scooped this out, center,” said Sean Donohue, CEO gion’s major employment centers. 214-676-1145 Rambler there was nothing here,” Thomas of Dallas/Fort Worth International The rail connection provides a conve- said referring to the station’s location. Airport. “One of our key priorities is nient and cost-effective way to com- “International Drive is immediately to continue to grow globally and add mute for the nearly 60,000 people west of us, to the east is a frontage more international service, so to be who work there. road. This was a spot of the space that able to provide that same access to “Employees, as well as employ- worked perfectly in our plans. our customers is fantastic.” ers, really value this connectivity and ADVERTISE! “We looked at was it best come Regional leaders believe that it will make it possible for employers 972-870-1992 Rambler in from the south, was it best to come light rail service from the airport to to grow their operations and their in from the north, was it best to come the rest of the DART Service Area will employee talent pool, and that’s a in directly underneath the runways? help attract everything from corpora- good thing for the airport,” Donohue That was years ago. As we continue tions to conferences. And for out-of- said. to work those plans, it made sense to state and international students at- PROVIDING CONVENIENCE come in from the north, and so we tending educational institutions like AND VALUE TELL US WHAT’S UP! put the station here at Terminal A.” the University of Dallas, Southern Early morning and late night 972-870-1992 Rambler The 5-mile segment links newly Methodist University and The Uni- trains ensure passengers and em- renovated Terminal A and Belt Line versity of Texas at Dallas - all located ployees can get to their flights, work Station, with continuing service to along the Orange/Red Line - airport or home. The first Orange Line train major regional destinations including rail access will be a great benefit. departing downtown Dallas arrives Irving-Las Colinas, Dallas Market “I am proud of the collaboration at DFW Airport Station at 3:50 a.m. Center and downtown Dallas. With we have with DART,” said Jim Crites, The last train departs DFW Airport this opening, DFW Airport becomes Executive Vice President of Opera- for downtown at 1:12 a.m. weekdays; the third-largest American airport tions at DFW Airport. “The regional 12:12 a.m. weekends. SUBSCRIBE! with a direct rail connection to the partnerships whether it be with Some information provided by Dallas Area 214-676-1145 Rambler city center. DART, the T, TxDOT or us is what Rapid Transit. “It’s amazing that when you look makes something like this happen. at the world, this is something that I have worked in other areas of the is really expected we go to Asia or United States and around the world, IRIRVVINGING BBOYSOYS FFOOTBALLOO ASSOCIATION Europe.” Thomas said. and you don’t see this kind of collabo- “You get off the airplane, you get ration. This is a very complex project. For football andADVERTISE! cheerleading on to transit. It’s just what happens. 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Three finalists for superintendent LETTER TO THE EDITOR to be interviewed by CISD board MY TRIBUTE TO JODY The Irving Parks and Recreation in Irving, Texas is celebrating 50 By Dan Eakin tions, said, “A total of 58 potential two candidates each day on Tues- years of The One Act Play Competitions. This festive day could not be The Coppell school board inter- candidates started the application day, Wednesday and Thursday of celebrated without mentioning the name of the founder of this wonder- viewed six finalists for the position process. However, once the qualifica- this week, and has chosen three of ful program. of school superintendent earlier this tions and characteristics determined those six to be interviewed again on Her name was Jody Harmon. Jody was a valuable citizen of Irving who week. The board has chosen three of during the Focus Group portion of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday volunteered for many Special Events. She was also a professional clown those six to come back and be inter- the process were announced, the ap- of next week. and actor. Her love for the arts contributed to the establishment of many viewed again next week. plicant pool narrowed to 40, includ- The lone finalist is expected to programs throughout Irving. She served on many committees and boards, In a special meeting on July 1, ing several out-of-state candidates.” be named later this month or early including the construction of the Art Center where we now perform. She the board selected six of 40 appli- One of the TASB consultants next month. was the founder of Metro Players, which became a very famous community cants for school superintendent to said that the search generated a very The new superintendent will re- theater group. I was on the Board of Metro Players and learned so much be interviewed. strong applicant pool that included place Dr. Jeff Turner who announced from Jody. She became a great friend of mine and my late husband Rudy The board met in closed session a large number of candidates who in April that he would be retiring ef- Seppy. Her love for the Theater and children gave her the genius idea to on July 1 with two executive search are now serving elsewhere as a su- fective Aug. 31 after serving 12 years approach the Parks and Recreation Director and start the One Act Plays consultants from the Texas Associa- perintendent. as CISD superintendent. with the children in Irving. tion of School Boards. Anthony Hill, school board To review qualifications and The Irving Parks and Recreation had a program which served the The school board is not making president, said, “We are very pleased characteristics being sought for a su- children in local parks and playgrounds. The children could not partici- public the names of the the finalists. with the process and are right on perintendent, the proposed timeline pate at The Recreation Center because it was too far from their homes. Tamerah Ringo, CISD director schedule with our timeline.”\ and all board agendas and details, go The Recreational Leaders worked outside at those local parks near the of communications and public rela- The school board interviewed to www.coppellisd.com. children’s homes. They built a shed at each site, equipped with recreational materials and games for the children to learn and play with during the day. Jody started the Drama classes which eventually became the One Act Coppell Life Safety Park plan going to architect Plays, where the children competed with each of the other parks, compet- ing at the Recreation Center. The program became so popular it moved By Dan Eakin development in Old Town Coppell. at the Southwest corner of the city’s to local churches, then the high schools, and finally the Irving Art Center. COPPELL — The Coppell City “The Life Safety Park will also in- service center, at 816 S. Coppell Road More Recreation Centers were built in Irving and the Outdoor Parks Council, by a vote of 5-1 Tuesday corporate an Emergency Operations in Old Town. Program stopped. night, approved an agreement with Center. The operations center would Mark Hill, who was elected to But the One Act Play Competition continued to be the best Summer an architect to design a Life Safety be built on city property, adjacent to Place 7 on the city council in May, Program in Irving. Many children that participated are now parents and Park for the city of Coppell. utilities, and will incorporate fortified voted against approving the agree- grandparents. I am so proud to have known Jody and been a part of her According to information pro- construction and generator power ment with the architectural firm. Metro Players theater group. I want her name to be remembered for an- vided by the city of Coppell, the to ensure operations are maintained Hill, who said he had attended other 50 years. Jody passed away 7 years ago and like the brightest star, Coppell Life Safety Park would be “a throughout unforeseen events. several public meetings where the she will always shine in our hearts. unique site providing educational op- The council approved an agree- Life Safety Park plan was discussed, Congratulations to all of you that participated in the One Act Play. portunities to school children, fami- ment with Brown Reynolds Watford said he voted against it because, “I YOU are now a Star! lies, and the general public regarding (BRW) Architects in an amount not think we are moving too quickly on Maria da Gloria Seppy overall life safety programs such to exceed $578,850 “related to de- it. We need tro get more input from as fire procedures, severe weather sign, construction documents and citizens.” response, and pedestrian caution. construction administration. Gary Roden of Place 4 did not The facility will support not only a The Life Safety Park, which is vote either for or against the agree- broad spectrum of public educational expected to be built in or near Old ment. needs, but also provide community Town Coppell, will be funded through City planners are hoping con- features including a park, museum, half-cent sales tax revenue and is to struction on the Life Safety Park will party room, and public classrooms cost about $5.5 million. begin after the first of the year and further enhancing the Main Street The city is looking at a 2-acre site will completed in about six months. OBITUARIES

Lillian Inez Ricketts Connolly NOTICES Monday, July 14, 2014 at Dallas Fort A woman who had a special gift Worth National Cemetery at 10:15 of designing clothes for any fami-ly Arrangements by AM. Arrangements especially for the member and cooking food the south- Brown’s Memorial Funeral Connolly family by Brown’s Memo- Home, 972-254-4242 rial Funeral Home in Irving. ern style that brought family back James Bentley Huff for seconds and thirds during family 7/6/1924 – 7/4/2014 holiday meals and even just for ev- Connie Cantrell Steve Daniel White eryday eats. Eighty five year old Lil- 12/1/1956 – 7/5/2014 Steve Daniel White, 69, of Ir- Betty Deel lian Inez Rick- 5/23/1928 – 7/5/2014 ving, Texas passed away on Thurs- etts Connolly Henry S. Jackson day, June 26, 2014. He was born on of Irving, Texas 5/3/1920 – 7/9/2014 June 19, 1945 in Henderson, Texas, died on Sunday, John J. Kendro 11/6/1927 – 7/8/2014 the son of Edward and Theola White. but her excit- Mildred Mullin Steve attended New London High ing personality 7/9/1918 – 7/10/2014 School and Kilgore Junior College, qualities – live Orville Sparkman before serving on. Lillian Con- 8/23/1921 – 7/9/2014 in the US Army nolly was quite Arrangements by Donnelly’s during the Viet- a lady, and was always remembered Colonial Funeral Home, nam War. He wherever she went in town. She had 972-579-1313 was awarded to have things just right in her own Elsie McKee many medals way, even if it meant having honey in November 22, 1914 – July 3, 2014 during his ser- Pearlene G. Bass her tea or softer, whipped butter on November 13, 1919 – July 3, 2014 vice, including her biscuit. Her energy was exciting Mary Lou Baker the Bronze Star and nonstop. You would always find March 25, 1937 – July 6, 2014 and a Purple Heart. Steve returned her in the kitchen cooking, cleaning, Kenneth E. Trainham to graduate at SMU as an ATO with February 25, 1934 – July 9, 2014 or folding clothes. Lillian and Doug- a degree in marketing. He spent over las met in Selma, Alabama while 40 years in the aviation industry he was getting ready to go to Korea starting with Bell Helicopter, finally to serve in the U.S. Air Force. They retiring after 30 years of work for shared a love for life, raising two sons Being from a big family of eight chil- Mitsui Co. USA. Steve lived and (Doug Jr. and Craig) in Irving, Texas dren during the depression, Lillian died with honor. He is survived by while Douglas worked for Dallas Air always took care of her brothers and his loving wife, Connie White; son, motive as a service manager. Lillian sisters, combing their hair and fixing Aaron; daughter, Pascal; nephew/ had worked for Montgomery Ward their clothes before they walked into brother, JD Lowe and family; niece, as a Bookkeeper for several years school each day. She was the oldest Judy Watson and family; friends, until the birth of her first son, Doug, girl and role model for the rest of the Jim Barber, Chuck Crouch, and, Fred Jr. One of Lillian’s favorite stories children and her mom’s best helper. Hauslein; among numerous other was telling about the year wait for A grandmother of four grandchil- family and friends. In lieu of flowers Douglas, Sr. to return home from dren and two great grandchildren, a memorial in Steve’s name will be overseas to see his first son and how she always had an open door and a set up by lifelong friend Ervin Hol- excited he was when he saw him gift of hospitality. When visiting her loway, at the New London Museum for the first time. Throughout the home you would find various framed from the Class of 1963. As well as a years, Lillian served as a Sunday sayings throughout the house that memorial in his honor can be given www.brownmem.com School Director for MacArthur Blvd were gifts she received from loved by contacting Patty Addington at Baptist Church in Irving, Texas and ones. One of her favorites read SMU’s Simmons Development Of- volunteered to help with elections “Within this house may LOVE abide fice 214-768-4844 or make an online 972.254.4242 for the Republican Party, attending to bless all those who step inside,“ donation at http://www.rcdallas. 707 N. MacArthur Blvd., various women republican meetings. and another favorite one was her org/give/ways-to-give/donate-now Irving, TX 75061 Lillian Connolly was a sharp dresser Kitchen Prayer Plaque that began and designate programs to assist herself and often shared this scrip- with “Bless My Little Kitchen Lord. others with end of life and grief coun- ture, “Clothe yourself with splendor I love its every nook” —and ended seling. Military Honors will be held To place advertising in the and majesty.” –Psalm 45:3 from with “Bless those who enter in may at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 24, reading it in her bible and hearing they find naught but joy and peace 2014, at Dallas Fort Worth National Rambler Newspapers, call today! her reverend father share it with the and happiness there in.” AMEN— Cemetery, Lane C. “Here lies one fine congregation on Sunday mornings. A graveside service will be held on SOB, and I miss him already.” 972-870-1992

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American Legion Post #218 Heritage Park Building 215 Main St. Downtown Irving 3rd Thursday of each month. Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878 Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Community Bible Church 2301 Texas Drive Friends of The Irving Theater Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. Irving Amateur Radio Club Fourth Thurday of the month 7:30 to 9 PM Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain www.irvingarc.org Irving AMBUCS Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. at Los Lupes Irving Garden & Arts 2nd Thursday, 10am Irving Garden & Arts Building 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 Every Wed. @ Los Lupes In the Irving Mall Irving Republican Women’s Club Meets the second Monday of each month (except June, July & August) at 7pm at IHOP Restaurant Hwy 635 @ MacArthur Irving Retired School Personnel Association First Christain Church SUBSCRIBE! 104 W. Grauwyler Rd. 214-676-1145 Rambler Second Thursday every month Irving Rotary Club Thursdays at 12 pm Las Colinas Country Club [email protected] Irving Sunrise Rotary ADVERTISE! Thursday at 7 am 972-870-1992 Rambler Las Colinas Country Club 4400 N. O”Connor Rd. Irving Women’s Network Las Colinas Country Club Fourth Tuesday of every month 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Metroplex Glass Club TELL US WHAT’S UP! Every 2nd Tuesday 972-870-1992 Rambler At Oak Haven UMC 1600 N. Irving Heights Saturday Singles Lunch Bunch 1st & 3rd Saturdays 972-254-3525 Single Moms Care & Support of Irving SUBSCRIBE! 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month 214-676-1145 Rambler 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Irving YMCA (corner of Irving Blvd. and Story Road) Free meal! Encouraging meeting! Kids welcome! Thumbs up Toastmasters Sundays 2:45 p.m. YMCA Building 2200 W. Irving Blvd. ADVERTISE! TOPS TX #58, Irving 972-870-1992 Rambler Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Berean Memorial Church VFW Post 2494 IRVING Post Meeting – 1st Thursday at 7pm Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd Wed at 7pm th TELL US WHAT’S UP! Men’s Auxiliary – 4 Wed at 7pm 972-870-1992 Rambler Junior Girls – 2nd Sun at 12:30pm 3375 Belt Line Rd Widowed Persons Service Every Saturday @ 8:30 a.m. at Wonderful World of Cooking Karen – 972-986-4056

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He has from your cell phone. & Hope Fellowship Church members ment of Public Safety (DPS) has multiple tattoos, including a biohaz- • Submit a web tip through the added Randy Hofstetter, 28, to the ard emblem on the right side of his DPS website by selecting the fugitive to your new worship facility Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders chest; a portrait of a little girl on the you have information about, and at 1650 W. Irving Blvd. list, and a cash reward up to $5,000 left side of his chest; and “In Loving then clicking on the link under their – Bruce Burns is now being offered for information Memory Paw Paw” on his arm. For picture. leading to his capture. Hofstetter more information and updates in • Submit a Facebook tip at has a violent criminal past, and is the event of his arrest, see his wanted http://www.facebook.com/texas- wanted for failure to register as a sex bulletin at: http://www.dps.texas. 10mostwanted by clicking the “SUB- offender, probation violation and pa- gov/Texas10MostWanted/SexOf- MIT A TIP” link (under the “About” Strengthening the Foundaon role violation. All tips are guaranteed fenderDetails.aspx?id=248. section). to be anonymous. Texas Crime Stoppers, which is All calls, texts, e-mails and Face- Hofstetter’s last known address funded by the Governor’s Criminal book messages are anonymous. of our Irving Community was in Fort Worth and he has ties to Justice Division, offers cash rewards DPS investigators work with other cities in Tarrant County, in- to any person who provides informa- local law enforcement agencies to Offering Youth Sports, Family Wellness Programs, cluding Arlington, Keller and Hurst. tion that leads to the arrest of one of select fugitives for the Texas 10 Most He also has ties to Sulphur Springs the Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitives Wanted Fugitive and Sex Offender Swim Lessons, Play & Learn, Youth & Government (Hopkins County). Hofstetter has or sex offenders. lists. You can find the current lists and A er school programs designed to have been known to seek employment To be eligible for the cash re- – with photos – on the DPS website posive impact on our community. through temporary staffing agencies. wards, there are four different ways athttp://www.dps.texas.gov/texas- His criminal history includes aggra- to provide anonymous tips: 10mostwanted/. vated sexual assault of a child, sexual • Call the Crime Stoppers hotline Do not attempt to apprehend assault and manufacture/delivery of at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). these fugitives; they are considered Irving Family YMCA methamphetamine. • Text the letters DPS – followed armed and dangerous. 2200 W. Irving Blvd. Hofstetter is 5’ 7” and weighs by your tip – to 274637 (CRIMES) SOURCE: TX Department of Public Safety Irving TX 75061 www.irvingymca.org Phi Theta Kappa officers join KIB at Trinity View 972-986-8898 Visitors to the football complex at Trinity View Park will be sure to notice that the handrails are a much brighter shade of yellow, thanks to We’re for youth development, the efforts of North Lake College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society of- healthy living and ficer team. social responsibility. Five members of North Lake’s Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter kicked off their Independence Day by partner- ing with Keep Irving Beautiful in a service project on July 3. Officers Jared Steele, Jenny Maique, Diana Moreno, Cindy Vil- Where Irving lalta and Carlos Valladares gave a total of 20 hours in prepping and Meets and Eats painting the metal railings at one of the park’s four football fields. BREAKFAST ◆ LUNCH ◆ DINNER The Irving Parks Department Working to make the world a little more lovely, Phi Theta Kappa officers Jared Steele, provided the supplies, and the stu- Jenny Maique, Diana Moreno, Cindy Villalta and Carlos Valladares, partner with Keep Irving dents and KIB staff did the painting. ◆ Family Dining ◆ Beautiful to repaint handrails at the football complex at Trinity View Park. / Courtesy Photo This was the second project the, ◆ ◆ recently-elected, group has par- chapter right here at North Lake.” a service project similar to this one, Homestyle Cooking ticipated in already this summer, as KIB is a non-profit, grassroots, please go to the KIB website, www. ◆ All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. ◆ several of these students also worked leadership organization dedicated to keepirvingbeautiful.org, or call the the PlayTri Triathlon in June. educating our community about litter KIB office at 972-721-2175. ◆ Lite-eaters Selection ◆ “Speaking for the entire Keep abatement, recycling, and beautifica- Irving Beautiful Board, I can’t say tion in order to help preserve the SOURCE: Keep Irving Beautiful Serving Irving For Over 40 Years enough about what a great group health and promote the social and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society economic prosperity of our city. For Take Out Call is to work with,” KIB Board Member As an award winning affiliate of Karen Harmon said. “We have been Keep America Beautiful and Keep (972) 253-7335 partnering with them for years, and Texas Beautiful, KIB reaches out to Every 425 W. Irving Blvd. KIB just wouldn’t be the same with- and partners with all sectors of our Wednesday out them. They always demonstrate City including government, business, at O’Connor an enthusiasm and strong volunteer church, cultural, educational, neigh- Try Our Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. spirit in everything they do, and we borhood and civic organizations. TACO are fortunate to have such an active If you would like to participate in SALAD! Sat. 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit Our Other Locations WORSHIP WATAUGA MANSFIELD 5912 Denton Hwy., 310 Mitchell Rd., CHURCH OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN USA Metro (817) 498-7079 Metro (817) 477-3383 Belt Line Road St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church IN GOD WE TRUST Church of Christ 1621 W. 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An architect’s drawing of what the north side of Coppell High School will look like after the new buildings are completed. / Courtesy photos

An architect’s drawing of the Major CISD bond projects are underway multipurpose building: The By Dan Eakin School in Dallas just south of the and technology. In all, the voters had building may be COPPELL -- Work on two major Coppell city limits and west of Valley approved $79.5 million in bonds. used as a practice projects approved by voters in the Ranch. The school is expected to be Also, utility work has already area for several Coppell Independent School District completed and ready for occupancy begun at Coppell High School for a different sports. in May 2013 school bond election is when school starts late next month. 2,500 seat competition gym/arena, well underway. In May 2013, voters approved kitchen/café renovation, a multi- Crews are nearing completion of $21 million for the new school, purpose 100-yard long field and the Sid Grant, CISD assistant super- plus another $3.8 million for band, the new Richard J. Lee Elementary including for furniture, equipment renovation of the athletic field house. intendent for business and support library and classroom instructional services, said the new multipurpose materials and improvements. building will be a total of 80,701 During the next four years, square feet. He said the indoor field the CISD has also been authorized Baylor Irving workers set record in charity campaign can be used for practicing football, by voters to spend another $12 When it comes to making gifts to care and nursing education. soccer, volleyball, wrestling and other million for district-wide technol- help Irving’s only charitable hospital, Employees donated both cash sports. ogy infrastructure, replacements Baylor Medical Center at Irving’s and pledged payroll gifts for the next The arena, which will encom- and improvements; $5.4 million on employee family gives both regularly year. They also had the option to pass 52,137 square feet, may also be district-wide maintenance projects and generously. donate vacation hours, which were used for a wide variety of sports, for and mechanical renovations; $9.2 In a recently completed annual converted to cash gifts. physical education classes and for as- million on district-wide campus employee giving campaign, an his- “People gave whatever they semblies. However, Grant said it will learning upgrades and renovations; toric 82 percent of Baylor Scott and could. We focus only on percentage not be large enough for high school and $1 million for district-wide safety White Health and affiliated employ- participation and we emphasize graduations. and security improvements. ees who work in Coppell, Irving and that there is no such this as a ‘small’ Voters had approved bonds for Source: Coppell ISD website at www.cop- Grand Prairie made a contribution gift because every gift is significant. those projects totaling $27 million, pellisd.com to the Irving Healthcare Foundation Some folks gave a dollar.NEW Others PHYSICIAN AT OUR CLINIC (IHF). This year’s success surpassed chose to give more,” Drake said. last year’s giving goal of 79 percent Combined, the employees’ gifts participation, which also was a re- surpassedWilliam $172,000. “The messageA. Smith, Jr., M.D cord. For the fifth consecutive year, to our employees is the same one we employee giving in Irving, Coppell tell theSpecializing public when we ask in them Urology to and Grand Prairie has been the Cherl Phillips congratulates Baylor Scott give: every✦ Graduated gift counts from and everythe Indiana gift University School of Medicine highest in the entire Baylor system and White Health employees on their helps,”✦ he Internship said. in General Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern in North Texas. generosity. / Courtesy Photo Cherl✦ Residency Phillips, managerin Urology of atthe the University of Texas Southwestern “It’s important for our friends Education✦ Department at Baylor Ir- in the community to know that be- needy. It really is remarkable.” ving led theMember committee of the of volunteersAmerican Urological Association and the American fore we ask them to give to help our Irving Healthcare Foundation with theMedical help of Association last year’s Employee since 2008 hospital, more than 1,000 employees (IHF) coordinates fundraising for Giving✦ Campaign He has special Chairperson interests Doro in- the use of robotics in urology procedures who work here have given as well,” Baylor Irving and four other health- thy Dawes.and specializes in trauma/reconstruction, endourology, oncology, IHF President John Drake said. “In care charities based in Irving. During “Itreating always knewkidney we stones had gracious and female urology. my view, employees are the gift to the month-long campaign, employ- and giving people working here at our hospital. They come and do their ees could designate their gift of any Baylor Irving, MEDIbut theirCAL generosityDr. Smith accepts most major health plans and is accepting new patients. jobs with excellence every day. On amount to help Baylor Irving, Baylor amazed me,” Phillipsand said. “IHours: don’t 8-5 Monday-Friday top of that, they then share part of Our Children’s House at Irving, know why any SURGIof us wereCAL surprised their hard-earned dollars to help pay Irving Community Clinic, or any of when the staff metCLINIC the challengeof 2021 of 82 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 325, 972-253-4210 for facility improvements, nursing IHF’s many funds including those to percent participation.IRVI NTheyG tookIrving that TX 75061 education and medical care for the help provide cancer treatment, heart challenge to heart. The foundation staff is fantastic, and the employee Drake invited to join prestigious institute faculty giving leadership committee worked so hard to pick up forms, pass out Irving resident and president focuses his teaching on writing case shirts, and help at the forums. I’m of the Irving Healthcare Founda- statements; conducting employee grateful to have been allowed to work tion, John Drake, was invited for a giving campaigns; corporate and with such a great group of people.” third consecutive year to serve on foundation solicitations; and donor SOURCE Irving Healthcare Foundation the faculty of the Association for research and recognition. Healthcare Philanthropy’s Madison “I attended Madison Institute in Institute (AHP). 2007 on a full scholarship, and it was NEW PHYSICIAN AT OUR CLINIC AHP hosts a week-long educa- the best educational experience I’ve tional conference for 250 people from ever had,” Drake said. “It was such around the world at the University an honor. Then in 2012 they called Jayasree “Jaya” Grandhi, M.D. of Wisconsin at Madison. Drake has and asked if I would serve on the volunteered across more than 20 faculty. Some of the experts I admire Specializing in nephrology, particularly acute renal years on both the state and inter- most are in this group of educators, failure, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. national level for this professional and I always gain from listening to association, serving twice on the them. It’s also a joy to learn from the ✦ Previously at Strong Memorial Hospital in New York, Mercy board of directors as vice president students when I hear what they are Memorial Hospital in Minnesota, and former member of the faculty at for membership and communication. doing to honor donors by being not Wayne State University. She conducted research at Strong Memorial The AHP Madison Institute features only good fundraisers, but also good several learning tracks, including stewards of gifts given.” Hospital and Karmanos Cancer Institute. major, planned and annual giving Drake joined the staff of Irving ✦ MBBS at Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Hyderabad, India; and management. Healthcare Foundation in 2000 as Internship at Wayne State University; fellowship in Nephrology at Strong Drake teaches in the “Fundrais- its second president. Memorial Hospital in New York. ing Fundamentals” track and he SOURCE Irving Healthcare Foundation

MEDICAL Dr. Grandhi accepts most major health plans and is accepting new patients. to lead by example and show them and Hours: 8-5 Monday-Friday SURGICAL they can include things that are easy Humana CLINIC of 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 210, Continued from Page 1 to do into the workday and have a big IRVING Irving, TX 75061 972-823-6422 impact on the community.” for the YWCA. It’s a lot of fun.” More than 360 volunteer hours During the summer, Humana is were dedicated to the community hosting five of these leadership sum- by Humana volunteers attending Hi! I'm mits: three in Louisville, one in Dallas the summit in a single afternoon. Bonita! I Put a Paw print in your heart and one in Miami. Humana has set a corporate goal to am 2 “We’re converging on these more than double its volunteer par- years old and a best friend at home! communities,” Williams said. “So ticipation over the next three years to and came The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to instead of just sitting in a room, lis- improve health in the communities from bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! tening and learning, which is great, it serves. another because we need that; but let’s do “I think this activity is so won- shelter. If you meet something. We are in these commu- derful,” said Katie Carr, a clinical Hi my name is me you will Larry-and I am nities so let’s do something to serve. manager for LifeSynch. “I get so see that I much better “Dallas became a large region wrapped up in my own life, working am sweet, looking than for Humana because we acquired a and taking care of my family that I loving and Larry the Cable Concentra and LifeSynch. It really forget about volunteering and how it friendly. I Guy. I am a 2 just helped us grow the community just uplifts me and inspires me. After think that makes me a triple year old large, “We have a really big goal around coming here today, I know I’m going threat! I am ready to be adopted white neutered volunteerism. It is one thing that is to look for volunteer opportunities in and find my forever family/home! male. I was 4140 Valley View Ln. I had heartworms but the kind really important to folks in all of our our community. brought in Irving, Texas 75038 markets, but especially in Dallas we “Part of being at Humana is fo- folks at the DFW Humane Society because my had me treated for that at a local owner is 972-721-7788 have such a large concentration of cusing on health and well-being. This vet. In fact, if you would like to pregnant and can no longer care for me. I www.dfwhumane.com employees.” activity fits into our whole summit. help pay for my $185.00 have adjusted well here, but I REALLY want a The afternoon’s volunteer activi- The gets us off to a really great start treatment -- you can donate to forever home. I like to be talked to and OPEN: ties took about an hour and a half. and sets the groundwork for a couple the angel fund in my name at snuggle with my blanket. Please come over Tuesday - Friday “We want to show people how of days of being inspired and getting www.dfwhumane.com. and you will be struck by my good looks. 11am-6pm easy it is to fit something like this connected with why we do what we Saturday 10am – 5pm into your workday,” Williams said. do every day.” “We want to demonstrate that our Humana’s subsidiaries include employees can do something like RightSource, Concentra, LifeSynch Come adopt a new family member today! this once a week or once a month or and Availity, LLC. If you can’t adopt, please donate! whatever the right time is. We want Some information provided by Humana. Page 8 July 10, 2014 www.RamblerNewspapers.com ‘Ape’ sequel incorporates a greater sense of original movies One of the exists in Hollywood. Though there (Jason Clarke) and his family (Keri happens to be played out by apes. time appreciate their ability to move fondest movie have been several attempts over the Russell) it creates turmoil within the You will understand Caesar and find so subtly. You don’t have to see it in memories from last few decades Dawn of the Planet simian camp. yourself rooting for his principals. At 3D but see it on the largest screen my childhood of the Apes may be the closest one This film is different than Rise the same time, this isn’t just an “ape possible. in the late 70’s yet to capturing the feel and essence (and in my opinion a bit better) in good, man bad” story. Both sides are Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is walking to the of the originals. that it feels more in harmony with the shown to have conflicting members. is rated PG-13 for intense sequences small theater in This is the sequel to the 2011 originals. You can see the characters The seamless effects and the of sci-fi violence and action, and brief our town and film Rise of the Planet of the Apes. of the late 60’s film reflected in the bringing to life of the Ape characters strong language. The language for watching all the Ten years have passed, and the highly ones here. Their desire for learning are astonishing. Facial expressions the most part is very mild. The only MATT Planet of the evolved Caesar (Andy Serkis) leads a and knowledge added to their feeling and emotions are so vividly dis- exception is one completely unneces- MUNGLE Apes films. The community of Apes on the outskirts of superiority give them a quiet tone played; enhancing the depth of the sary out burst from Gary Oldman. McCutchin The- of San Francisco. He watches over of advancement. They fear becoming dialogue. The fluid motion of the The action sequences and dramatic MUNGLE ater would show not only his wife and son, but the clan like the humans and, therefore, do Apes swinging through trees, rid- tension are a bit much for those un- ON MOVIES all five original who look to him for guidance. They everything to shun and avoid them. ing on horseback, or engaging with der 13. What stands out as positive films back to want nothing more than to live in They do not trust man and have yet to each other is perfect. The 3D has a in this film is the strong message of back in a Satur- peace far from the rapidly vanishing forget the horrible experiments done tendency to be a bit blurry during family and community. Loyalty and day marathon, and I would fill up on human race. When a band of human by them. Rick Jaffa (writer) does an the action sequences, but the frame trust also play key roles in the stories popcorn and pickle juice and escape survivors need resources found in excellent job of building dialogue by frame clarity of the close-ups and development. I give it 4.5 out of 5 into this sci-fi world. The fascination Caesar’s territory, he must decide that would fit any group of people. wide shots are superb. You easily get battle scars. It is certainly one of the film fans have with this franchise may between helping them or going to There is a strong focus on family, the sense of power and brute strength better action films and a truly grand be why the lure to create new ones war. When he agrees to aid a scientist community, and peace that just so these characters have but at the same addition to the Apes franchise. New foreign film will delight Carrollton Community Cemetery cleanup art house devotees Several people got together on June 14 By Matt Mungle two actors is risky, but the talent of and cleaned up the historic Carrollton Here are three facts about this Amalric and Seigner pays off. Em- Community Cemetery, also known film that are worth noting. Only manuelle gives an award winning as the Carrollton Black Cemetery, a two actors, one setting, and it is in performance and goes back and short distance east of the Coppell city French with English subtitles. If forth from frantic actress to strong limits just south of Belt Line Road. The this is not your ideal film concept muse like flipping a switch. She has cemetery contains the graves Carrollton’s then stop now. But if like me you strong dramatic chops but also an earliest black settlers. Among those who enjoy this genre from time to time insightful comic timing. She has to participated in the cleanup were the Rev. then I would encourage you to give play two characters in the movie. Willie Rainwater, Roy Turner, Anthony Venus in Fur serious consideration. Both the auditioning actress and Todd, Christian Branson, Ron Branson, Especially since you have two actors the character she is auditioning for. Roy Turner, Brandy Branson, Paulette who work so perfectly together and She is so confining as both and can Golden, Travis Golden, Carmron Ardoin, Roman Polanski in the directors quickly turn from one to another. Juanita Rainwater and Gwen Turner. seat. Amalric on the other hand is Thomas (Mathieu Amalric) is a caught in the wake of her perfor- / Photo by Ron Branson director/playwright frustrated with mance and like the radiance he trying to cast his female lead. When gets wrapped up in her character. Vanda (Emmanuelle Seigner) Thomas finds Vanda intoxicat- 5 area students win scholarships shows up late for auditions, she ing and to watch them together must try and convince Thomas that is believable and enjoyable. Like she would be perfect for the role. watching a well choreographed from Account Control Technology Thomas thinks she is off her rocker dance mixed with an intense tennis WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – 4. Adrieanna Reyes of Dallas, lected based on an evaluation of and just wants to call it a day and match. They move about the stage The Account Control Technology daughter of Sean and Birgit Reyes. academic records, demonstrated head home. When he finally relents fluidly sparring one moment and Foundation (ACT Foundation), a Adrieanna is a graduate of War- leadership, participation in school and and lets her read for the part, he embracing their art the next. The non-profit, charitable foundation es- ren Travis White High School and community activities, honors, work discovers that there may be more script is well written and worthy of tablished by the founders of Account plans to attend Southern Methodist experience, statement of goals and to this woman than he ever could the actors. Like Thomas you keep Control Technology, Inc. (ACT), University. aspirations, unusual circumstances, an have imagined. Not only does she wondering who exactly Vanda is. announced the recipients of its ACT 5. Sara Valles of Irving, daughter outside appraisal and financial need. seem destined for the part but has And it is fun to watch it all unfold. Cares Community Scholarships for of Maria Valles. Sara is a graduate The scholarship selection process was an insight into the character and Venus in Fur is unrated but 2014. Of the 25 winners receiving of Nimitz High School and plans to administered independently by Schol- Thomas himself that is almost eerie. intended for adult audiences. Fans $1,000 towards their undergraduate attend University of Texas at Dallas. arship Management Services®, the It is fitting that a film about of foreign dramas with convincing study at any four-year U.S. college or “The pool of applicants for the nation’s largest manager of scholarship a theater audition would have the acting will enjoy it tremendously. I university, five hail from Dallas and Foundation scholarships was very and tuition reimbursement programs. look and feel of an actual stage give it 4 out of 5 dog collars but only Denton Counties. strong this year, and the winners SOURCE ACT Foundation play. The choice of having only for the art house attendees. The five winners of the 2014 have excelled in their academic ca- ACT Cares Community Scholarships reers,” said Dale Van Dellen, Chair- for Dallas and Denton Counties are: man of ACT and the ACT Foundation. 1. Natalie Becerra of Dallas, “I am pleased the Foundation is able daughter of Salvador and Maria to help these future leaders further Becerra. Natalie is a graduate of Sun- their educations, which will be so set High School and plans to attend important for their ongoing success.” St. Edwards University. There were 126 applicants for 2. Nicholas Calafat of Grand the ACT Cares Community Scholar- Prairie, son of Karen and Phil Calafat. ship Program for graduating high Nicholas is a graduate of South Grand school seniors from the counties Prairie High School and plans to at- surrounding ACT’s offices, includ- tend Rice University. ing Kern and Los Angeles counties 3. Katelyn Hoagland of Lewis- in California; Hamilton and Warren ville, daughter of Shawna Hoagland. counties in Ohio; and Dallas, Denton, Katelyn is a graduate of Lewisville Collin, and Tom Green counties in High School and plans to attend Texas. University of North Texas. Scholarship recipients were se-

Anabel Garrigues of the Wild makes a return in a face-off against Jarka Gajdosova of the Washington Kastles during the Wild’s home opener Tuesday evening at the Four Seasons Resort and Club.

ranked No. 22 in doubles and No. 213 Texas Wild in singles as of May is a native of Va- Continued from Page 1 lencia, Spain who joined Mylan WTT for the first time this year. She won Wild players Darija Jurak and Gar- back-to-back French Open doubles rigues suffered a staggering 5-1 defeat trophies in 2008 and 2009 and at by Kastle players Gajdosova and the tour level has won 11 singles and Anastasia Rodionova. 23 doubles titles. Bogomolov and Qureshi made a Garrigues also touts a silver strong effort to bring the Wild’s back medal from the 2008 Beijing Olym- during the men’s doubles, but were pics and is credited with reaching the edged out 5-3 by Paes and Reynolds third round, or better, at every major of the Kastles. in singles. The Wild’s MVP of the evening The Texas Wild will return home was clearly Mylan World TeamTen- tomorrow for more fast-paced tennis nis (WTT) newcomer Garrigues who action against the San Diego Aviators secured the solitary win for the team who won in a close 20-19 tournament during the women’s singles. against the Philadelphia Freedoms on Garrigues who is currently the Aviators home turf Tuesday night. www.RamblerNewspapers.com July 10, 2014 Page 9 TxDOT opening shoulder lanes to relieve congestion on SH161 In a regional effort to relieve congestion on State Highway (SH) 161 be- tween Conflans Road and SH 114, a construction project recently kicked off that will increase capacity by converting the shoulders to interim “peak hour” lanes (one in each direction) on this 6.3 mile section of roadway. Construction will include paving, restriping and installation of additional signage and lights. The North Central Texas Council of Governments, Texas Department of Transportation and North Texas Tollway Authority have worked together on this interim solution to improve reliability. Construction is expected to last for approximately a year with an esti- mated substantial completion in July of 2015. Any needed lane closures will occur during off-peak travel times. The contract for the $3.7 million project was awarded to Austin Bridge and Road LP. SOURCE Texas Department of Transportation Retail shoplifting enforcement initiative The Irving Police Department recently conducted an initiative to target shoplifting offenders at several local retailers. The initiative took place June 20 - 21 and involved several stores including WalMart, Kroger, Tom Thumb, CVS and Walgreens. During that time, officers made a total of 21 arrests. Fifteen additional shoplifters were issued citations and released in lieu of a custodial arrest. The success of the operation demonstrates a strong partnership with our local retailers and a willingness to work together to combat retail shop- Matt Danner, left, produce manager at Market Street in Coppell, and Curtis Comer, store manager, examine peaches from Pittsburg. lifting. The initiative also drew praise from citizens who were glad to see the Market Street seeks to get as many fruits and vegetables as possible from farmers in Texas rather than in other states. This weekend, increased effort. The Irving Police Department will continue to work with Market Street is offering free samples of products from Texas. / Photo by Dan Eakin local businesses to find unique opportunities to address and reduce crime. SOURCE Irving Police Department Market Street event offers TxDOT receives external service ratings AUSTIN — In its ongoing mission to become a best-in-class state agency, samples of Texas-produced items the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently achieved a 92-per- cent satisfaction rating among its external customers. The survey, conducted By Dan Eakin ing officer for Market Street’s parent items in the produce department by the Texas Legislative Council (TLC) between October 2013 and January Peaches from Pittsburg. company, The United Family, said, alone from farmers in Texas.” 2014, measured all areas of the agency’s multi-modal approach to keeping Cantaloupes from Comanche “Our Best of Texas promotion is In addition to those already Texans moving safely and efficiently across land, water and air. Blueberries from De Berry always a popular one and an oppor- named above, other items from Texas “We are pleased to hear such positive feedback and will continue to Those are among the Texas- tunity for guests to discover many at the 12 Market Streets locations maintain the exceptional levels of satisfaction that are mutually beneficial to grown fruits, vegetables and other locally-grown favorites they may not in the state include pecans, zuc- our business partners and the hardworking people of Texas,” said Chairman items that visitors to Market Streets be aware of.” chini, grapes, milk, teas, wines, green Ted Houghton, Texas Transportation Commission. in Texas, including the one at 700 N. While Market Streets do have beans, red potatoes, energy drinks, The TLC survey was conducted through a combination of online and Denton Road in Coppell, will be invited fruits and vegetables from other frozen pies, tamales, Texas Gulf mailed questions distributed to more than 6,200 customers and 19 service to sample this weekend, July 12-13. states such as California, Florida, shrimp and red, yellow and orange areas within the agency. The survey collected feedback on the public’s satis- Market Streets’ annual Best of Idaho, etc., they take pride in offer- seedless watermelons. faction with business services, staff, communications, facilities, website and Texas Expo will be from 11 a.m. to ing fruits and vegetables raised and There are a total of 12 Market complaint-handling processes. The agency’s Aviation division and Travel In- 5 p.m. today and Sunday, with the produced right here in Texas. Street locations in Texas. In addition formation Centers scored 95- and 99-percent satisfaction ratings, respectively. free samples of fruits, vegetables “We will buy all the things that to the one in Coppell, others in the SOURCE Texas Department of Transportation and other items available, along with we can from local farmers,” said Dallas area are in Colleyville, Flower employees present to answer any Curtis Comer, store manager of the Mound, Allen, Plano and McKinney. (972) 870-1992 questions visitors may have about Market Street in Coppell. The United Family, based in [email protected] the products. Matt Danner, produce manager, Lubbock, is a wholly-owned subsid- CLASSIFIEDS Wes Jackson, chief merchandiz- said, “We currently have 40 different iary of Albertson’s LLC. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Estate Sale MAINTENANCE/IRVING Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. TxDOT launches ‘Talk, Text, Crash’ campaign Imm. opening for experienced Refrigerator, washer/dryer, vertical Maint. Tech for 260 unit apt. deep freeze & more. AUSTIN — TxDOT is seeking to es in Texas are highest among young • Tell friends and coworkers HVAC cert a must - pool helpful. 1821 Bunker Hill Dr., Irving. educate the public on the dangers of adults ages 16 to 24, followed by they will not respond to calls or texts Great salary & benefits. Fax texting and/or talking on the phone adults over the age of 44. Last year when driving. resume: 972-286-4383 SERVICES while behind the wheel. As part of Tx- in Texas, 505 people were killed and • Use a smartphone app that DOT’s “Talk, Text, Crash” campaign, 19,981 people were seriously injured sends auto-reply texts when they are Lambs’ Painting & the agency is hosting events across the in distracted driving crashes. behind the wheel. Remodeling state featuring a car-sized, 750-pound Joined by the National Highway ORDER ENTRY REPS! Quality work at affordable prices DISTRACTED DRIVING FACTS FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! MUST call 214-730-2684 crashed phone as the backdrop for Traffic Safety Administration, law en- • 19,981 people were seriously BE ABLE TO TYPE AT LEAST 35 guest speakers who will offer insight forcement, and community leaders, injured and 505 people were killed in WPM! about loved ones they’ve lost due to TxDOT is urging motorists to focus distracted driving crashes in Texas in INCENTIVE PAY OF $11/HOUR LEGAL NOTICE talking and texting while driving. 100 percent on driving when they are 2013. (TxDOT) UNTIL 8/31/2014. Researchers at the Insurance In- behind the wheel. Cell phone use may • Reaction times double when SHIFTS AVAILABLE (MONDAY The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will receive stitute for Highway Safety (IIHS) say be one of the most visible distrac- drivers read or send text messages. THROUGH FRIDAY): sealed responses in the Purchasing drivers who use a cell phone behind tions, but any behavior that takes a (TTI) 12PM-5PM Division, 1st floor, 835 W. Irving Blvd, until the wheel are four times more likely driver’s attention away from the road • Texting takes your eyes off the 4PM-9PM the date and time below and will open 8AM-1PM responses at the same location for the to get into a crash serious enough is dangerous, including eating, read- road for nearly five seconds, on aver- following item: to cause injury. In addition, a study ing, grooming, programming a GPS, age. At 55 mph, that is like driving 2PM-7PM SATURDAYS: 1. RFP #158J-14FAsphalt by the Texas A&M Transportation or adjusting the radio. an entire football field blindfolded. Rejuvenating 12PM-5PM Institute (TTI) revealed almost half Driving requires 100 percent un- (NHTSA) Due Date:07/28/14 @ 3:00 p.m. 4PM-9PM 2. RFO #162D-14F Lenel of Texas drivers have admitted us- divided attention. With this in mind, • Drivers who use a cell phone APPLY IN PERSON AT Security Systems ing a cell phone while driving, and motorists should: when driving are four times as likely THE ADDRESS BELOW! Hardware and Service almost a quarter of drivers say they • Put the phone away—or turn it to get into a crash serious enough to APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED Due Date: 7/28/14 @ 3:30 p.m. sometimes or regularly send or read off—before getting behind the wheel. cause injury. (IIHS) FROM 10 AM TO 4PM, Responses must be received in a sealed envelope with solicitation number and due text messages while driving. • Pull off the road entirely before SOURCE Texas Department MON-FRI! date on the envelope. Late responses can- Distracted driving-related crash- texting or talking on the phone. of Transportation 3445 North Belt Line RD not be accepted. Information may be found Suite 120 at www.cityofirving.org click Departments/ Irving, Texas, 75062 Purchasing Phone: 972.721.2631 Main Street area offerings and what The council,DM however,J unani- City Council Soule’s ideas for improvements were. mously passed the resolution to ap- Continued from Page 1 Although Soule was not pre- prove the parking management plan. DMJ GARAGE DOORS pared with a list of business offering Van Duyne told council that she “Over the years many businesses ideas, she spoke for a general need. felt this was a warning of what not to Repair/Replace Doors & Openers have left the area, leaving empty “We don’t have a lot we can do in the future. buildings and lots. There are no do with our children,” Soule said. “This whole process has been attractions – well few attractions – “Something family oriented is what like buying a sweater one thread at a other than the parks and the library we really need here in south Irving.” time,” Van Duyne said. “Everything in south Irving. After the Citizen’s Forum, coun- is interwoven and when we approve DAVID JETER 972-824-3823 2300 Markland St. “We have a great turnout for cil approved consent agenda items just one part at a time it’s difficult to Irving TX 75060 events and parades. The families 1-19 unanimously then addressed see the whole picture.” [email protected] want to spend their time and their item 20 concerning the approval of Stay local — 30-year Irving resident servicing the area. money in their community. a parking management plan for the “When you ask people what the ARK development group and the did, or will do, over the weekend, Irving Music Factoy. generally It will start with ‘We went to Council members took issue Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D. Dallas’ or ‘We’re going to Fort Worth’ with the fact that 370 parking spaces then goes on from there. in the 1,266-space garage were to Specializing in Family Practice “Why don’t we offer families the be dedicated to the offices building ✦ opportunity to stay in their commu- employees. University of Illinois College of Medicine nity and enjoy family time? We can “Hopefully, if our DART line James Scholar Program for Independent Study offer incentives to small and large is very successful I think you’ll see ✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, Illinois businesses to build here, hire locally people parking in the garage even Department of Family Medicine and Community Health and grow our community.; to park and ride or going to multiple “That was we can improve the TOD developments,” councilman ✦ Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians area to make it more appealing to Brad LaMorgese. ✦ Fluent in English and Telugu businesses, bring in jobs and revenue With future parking being a for the area. It would be a win for concern as traffic increases in the the community and for businesses area, the council asked City Staff MEDICAL and Call today to schedule as well. to visit with ARK about potentially SURGICAL an appointment! 972-253-4343 May Beth Van Duyne asked building an additional level on the CLINIC of Soule what her thoughts were on the parking garage. IRVING 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061 Page 10 July 10, 2014 www.RamblerNewspapers.com July 4th Celebration

Coppell’s Most Spirited The Coppell Lions Club’s float was named Most Spirited in the July 4th Spirit of Coppell parade.

/Photo by Dan Eakin

Toddlers on Parade Three finales mark spectacular 2014 Irving fireworks show Plymouth Park Baptist Church celebrated the By Genesis Bishop Fourth of July with its Just as the audience would start very own parade this to holler and clap thinking the grand year. Children were finale fireworks had finished, another dressed up in patriotic round of multiple, colorful bursts colors and paraded would light up the sky over Lake around the campus in Carolyn July 4. a mini Independence In total, the Irving Parks De- Day tribute. Above are partment surprised the 10,000-plus Skyler, Noah, Navya, Max spectators with three rounds of and Braeden. Right are magnificent, and loud, explosions of Gabriel, Spencer, Bradli, fireworks, which left attendees not Sophia, Noah and James. sure whether to clap or watch for more when the show was finally over. / Photos courtesy of Plymouth Park Baptist Church Before the much-enjoyed trick- ery of the pyrotechnic team, Irving- ites of all ages enjoyed the multiple vendors and free rides and games for children that were offered up during A young Irving resident shows off her the daylight hours of the event patriotism by waving an American flag Escape, a Journey tribute band, and dancing to the melodic sounds of the pumped audience members up while Irving Symphony Orchestra before the many residents enjoyed lounging fireworks display at Lake Carolyn July 4. along the banks of Lake Carolyn or playing Frisbee or catch with foot- balls amongst the sprawling blankets for the evening. and lawn chairs as they waited for the Despite a minor snafu in traffic sun to set and the big bangs to begin. routing, which took vehicles exiting As the sun began to descend, the event down a long u-turn on Mayor Beth Van Duyne welcomed at- O’connor and some ill-placed per- tendees to the event and introduced sonal fireworks after the event, the the Irving Symphony, which played Irving Citizens on Patrol and local patriotic melodies until the attending law enforcement officers guided resi- Irving City Council members counted dents and non-residents alike safely down to the first display of fireworks on their homeward-bound paths.

Two Irving parents share a small blanket on the shore near Lake Carolyn, while their son takes of photo of mom and dad just before the fireworks display July 4.

Residents coo in awe of the gigantic burst of light above the stage at Lake Carolyn during the Irving fireworks show July 4.