Irving Rambler “The Newspaper Irving Reads” August 11, 2005
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Veterans gather for support - page 5 the Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” August 11, 2005 THIS Firefighters use new Mustang League World WEEK tools to teach children Series played in Irving Transportation Summit kicks off national transportation celebration HealthHealth fairfair readiesreadies familiesfamilies forfor schoolschool light-rail coming through and even water because of the Mandalay Canal and lake Caroline. Focusing on transportation is key to all assets of the city’s economy,” Ms. Gast said. “Part of the reason having the Summit here in Irving is important is because it attracts a whole lot of people who become exposed to the city as a visitor might. So, from our selfish perspective, that is valuable. Starting off the day, U.S. Con- We also have a lot of major gresswoman Eddie Bernice companies, major media and, most Johnson and Councilman James importantly to the city’s efforts, a Dickens address attendees of the lot of major influencers, legislators Texas Transportation Summit at the state and federal level who during a breakfast meeting.. have the ability to make decisions More than 1,200 policy makers that will determine Irving’s future and transportation experts are when it comes to its highway expected to attend the eighth systems.” annual Texas Transportation “The Summit is a high-caliber Summit presented at the Omni event in terms of attendance, Mandalay Hotel in Irving, Aug 9 – speakers and the venue in which it 12. is held. This event positions Irving Originally created as a regional, nicely to show-off in great ways Joining in the fun, Savers Cost Plus’ store manager Johnny Carter has his blood sugar levels half-day event, the Texas and to accomplish a lot of good; so checked by medical assistant Rozanna Delatorre. Transportation Summit now ranks it is very valuable to all of us in the Savers Cost Plus While a mariachi band played first 200 children whose parents among the largest and most community,” Ms. Gast said. Supermarket hosted the Back to and children performed traditional attended the health fair received comprehensive transportation America’s advanced system of School Healthy Families Day Mexican dances, 25 health and a package of school supplies conferences in the country. During interstate highways provides an event organized by the City of service related vendors offered free donated by Savers Cost Plus. the eighth annual event, Summit example of how investment in Irving Public Health Services health screenings and information Continued from page 1 organizers are emphasizing transportation infrastructure can on Aug 6. about area services. In addition, the See IRVING, Page 6 participation beyond Texas’ yield significant economic and borders. The City of Irving, primary social benefits. Summit organizers host of the four-day Summit, and are working to keep this theme its numerous city, county and rolling during the next year through nd national transportation the participation of other national LocalLocal clubclub celebratescelebrates itsits 3232 aniversaraniversaryy organization event co-hosts, organizations. These participating jumpstarted a year-long kickoff co-host organizations will also youngest member, serves as vice- If anyone wants to join the club, celebration for the 50th anniversary perform commemorations at other president and treasurer. we meet at 7 p.m. in the Jaycee of the Interstate Highway System. events, ultimately drawing “Some of our members have Center the second Tuesday of each Mara Gast, Executive Director increased attention to the need for been with the club for a long time,” month. We always welcome new for the Irving Convention and increased investment in Ms. Ferguson said. “It is a fun club members. We thoroughly enjoy our Visitors Bureau, welcomed guests transportation. Their coordinated made up of a good group of people. dolls, and we enjoy gathering each to the Summit and worked to help efforts are expected to result in We always have some kind of month,” Ms. Anderson said. ensure that the event ran smoothly. significant nationwide attention program about a special area of doll “There is so much of Irving’s and a renewed focus on the interest. Most of the time club viability and accessibility that importance of effective members present the program, but relates to several aspects of transportation. sometimes we have invited guest transportation: our highway On the first day of the Summit, presenters. This is an official UFDC system, the streets that cross the William Withuhn, Curator of (United Federation of Doll Clubs) town, the airports around us, the See IRVING, Page 4 club, so everyone is a doll collector. Although not everybody has a traditional collection of dolls, we Contents have some people who really enjoy The Doll Collectors Club of teddy bears and some collect Comics Page 14 Irving celebrated its 32nd miniature dollhouse furniture. A anniversary with a tribute to Shirley club like this allows people to show- Horseless Carrage Page 8 Temple on Aug 9. off their new purchases and talk Club members created displays about their hobby. It is really a Obituaries Page 12 with their Shirley Temple dolls, social thing to talk with people who books and memorabilia. Beginning share your passion.” Pets Page 7 with a potluck dinner, the Wanda Anderson, the club’s Puzzles Page 15 celebration included a trivia president, has been a member since During the 32nd anniversary of contest, door prizes and a video 1978. the Doll Collectors Club of presentation about Ms. Temple. “I think the club is fabulous. Irving, club member Barbara Cindy Ferguson, the club’s At this time, we have 21 members. Starkey shows-off her dolls. Page 2 August 11, 2005 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler CHAMBER OF AreAre youyou inin aa bandband ?? COMMERCE The University of Dallas has announced Council members, $45 for non-Council AreAre youyou inin highhigh schoolschool ?? that they are one of eight contenders for the members, or $40 and $50 respectively at the AreAre youyou inin highhigh schoolschool ?? George W. Bush Presidential Library and will door. be submitting a formal proposal on September 15th. The University of Dallas, located in The Greater Dallas Chamber is accepting Irving at the intersection of SH-114, SH-183 nominations for its 2005 Momentum Awards and Loop 12, is recognized as one of the top through August 31st. These awards recognize AreAre youyou thethe bestbest ?? Catholic liberal arts universities in the nation. the companies who have contributed socially Mayor Gears expressed that this would be and economically to the Dallas-Fort Worth excellent for the City and a great addition to Metroplex. The awards specifically recognize the recently announced redevelopment local company’s job growth and investment. The Irving Parks and Recreation proposals for the Texas Stadium area. AAA-Texas was a recent winner from Irving. Please contact Kimberly Sims Department and the Irving Lee R. Raymond, chairman of the board ([email protected], 214-746-6627) to and CEO of Irving-based Exxon Mobil receive an application packet. Businesses Corporation (NSYE:XOM), has announced may self-nominate or the Greater Irving-Las Youth ACTION Council are his retirement from the world’s largest Colinas Chamber of Commerce will work with company after 42 years of service. He has you on a nomination. looking for the best served as chairman and CEO since 1993. Wall Street analysts stated that Mr. Raymond would be remembered for a relentless focus on efficiency that put the company far ahead of its peers by most measures. He oversaw the move of the Company’s headquarters to Irving-Las Colinas in 1990. The Company’s Board is expected to name Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil’s President, to succeed Raymond. A Valley Ranch office building, Offices attleattle at Cimarron Trail, 305 Cimarron Trail, was sold BB to a California investor. Although the actual sales price was not disclosed, it is estimated that the building sold for over $200 per square foot, a record price. The six-unit office on 1.1 acres is fully leased. Bill Lokey, formerly with Cousins Properties, has joined CB Richard Ellis representing the Summit at Las Colinas, 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway, and the Tower on Lake Carolyn, 909 E. Lake Carolyn ofof thethe Parkway. Save the Date: Septemer 13. Abid H. Abedi, CEO of Adea Solutions, will be the keynote speaker at the Chamber’s Technology Leadership Council luncheon on Tuesday, September 13th at the Four Seasons Resort & Club. Abedi’s topic is: Profitability…Growing a Company Without Venture or Outside Capital. Irving-based Adea Solutions is an international consulting firm with 1,700 employees that Abedi built without debt during the dot.com era. The andsands global headquarters for Adea is at 7701 Las BB Colinas Ridge. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Barbara Craig at the Chamber ([email protected] or Audition tapes or CD’s 972-252-8484). Advance tickets are $35 for must be submitted to Lively Pointe by Thursday August 25th BattleBattleBattle ofofof thethethe 5:00 pm. For more information please BandsBandsBands call (972) 721-8090 BandsBands Saturday September 17, 2005 Featuring a special 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm appearance by Irving Arts Center 41 Gorgeeous Blocks 3333 N. MacArthur The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 August 11, 2005 Page 3 FFireire SafetySafety HouseHouse offersoffers kidskids aa funfun learlearningning eexperiencexperience More than 1,700 Irving third-graders The Safety House, which began operating in Fire Prevention Specialists Mike Harris fake smoke in any room of the house and have learned potentially life-saving skills November 2004, is a mobile classroom with and James Malone conduct the Fire Safety monitor all the action via closed circuit TV. during the past school year, thanks to the child-sized rooms and simulated real-life House programs.