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Mayoral candidate Obituaries Page 14 Movies Page 6 HIS WEE survey Police Page 3 TK Puzzles Page 13 Page 4 EarEarEarlylyly mormormorningningning stormstormstorm tearstearstears throughthroughthrough citycitycity By Jess Paniszczyn miles per hour damaging homes 175,000 were without electricity ken. dents, clear streets and remove de- Residents were awakened and businesses alike. across North Texas. Belt Line Road Classes were canceled at Gil- bris. Fire Station No. 10 served as early Thursday morning by a large Damaged electrical equipment was closed from State Highway 114 bert Elementary School and Crocket the Valley Ranch Command center. storm system that moved through left 35,000 people without electric- north to Wayside because 17 poles Middle School due to storm related “The first call the power started the area. Winds gusted up to 80 ity in Irving while approximately carrying electrical lines were bro- damage. dropping at 3:30 a.m.,” Mike Evitts, Despite a path of damage cut Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Station through the Valley Ranch area, the No. 10, said. “We have some big National Oceanic and Atmospheric power holes along Beltline. Differ- Administration (NOAA) has not ent places, different things. The determined a tornado traveled worst damage is in area between through the area. North Lake and the Trinity River, Throughout the area, Irving’s and from Beltline to 635, so the area Fire, Police, Water, Parks and Pub- we call Valley Ranch. We have a lot lic Works Departments moved with of trees down. There are walls down, speed and efficiency to aid resi- See CITY, Page 8 CouncilCouncil setssets sitessites onon detacheddetached garagesgarages,,, storagestorage buildingsbuildings By Jess Paniszczyn People in that area have done a lot The city council is currently with their homes. considering an ordinance to limit “The property owner erected the number and size of accessory an eight foot sheet metal fence, and buildings that can be placed on a the neighbors were upset. They residential property. Prior to solidi- came with pictures. The case was fying the proposed restrictions the voted down by the Planning and Mother Nature’s redecorating leaves a little to be desired as branches hang perched on a bridge while city council is holding a public hear- Zoning Commission. holding a small lamp post that threatens to fall into the canal below. ing to gather information about the “That case triggered the coun- type of restrictions residents want. cil and the city staff to get moving The hearing will be held in City Hall to prevent this from happening during the regularly scheduled city again, because if the property owner Irving residents went “wild council meeting on April 17. had approached the situation in a “This item was on the Council different way, he could have Agenda for the last meeting on April erected the building just as a mat- with art” during Spring Fling the third,” Gary Miller, director of ter of course. He could have pulled the Planning and Inspections De- the permits and done it.” partment, said. “The council dis- In the proposed ordinance, Provided by Jennifer Hall cussed it briefly and determined owners would have to add exterior The Irving Arts Center hosted there should be more time for the siding to structures exceeding 150 the 8th annual Spring Fling, a fam- public to have a chance to weigh square feet. ily art festival, on Saturday. in. “The proposal as it is written Throughout the “Go Wild with Art” “Back towards the middle of in the initial draft, which is subject themed event, participants were March there was a zoning case on to change, is that any accessory treated to live performances, “wild” N. Irving Heights. The owner building that exceeds 150 square animals, art projects and more. wanted to build roughly a 25,000 feet has some options for exterior Approximately 5,000 people at- square foot industrial, metal build- materials. Those include the same tended the all-day festival, which ing in their back yard. The property materials as the house or from a list was highlighted by three perfor- is about an acre, so they have a lot of approved materials including mances featuring guest artist Rich- of ground. masonry, siding, stone and other ard Hight. By the end of the day, “The neighborhood in the area materials with colors that match the Hight created six, 6’ x 6’ paintings, is an established neighborhood. See PROPOSED, Page6 each taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Several children had The Irving Rambler the opportunity to join Hight on P.O. Box 177731 stage and create a painting of their The snake and the butterfly consider each other during the annual own. Irving Arts Center’s Spring Fling. Irving, TX 75017 The Irving City Sparklers, John years.” nastics and meet with snakes, ex- Hunter’s Snake Talk, Dana’s Dance Spring Fling also gave partici- otic birds and a monkey. Academy, the Arts Center’s Satur- pants a sneak peek at the art Several art groups also partici- day School Singers and local bands projects that will be featured dur- pated with demonstrations and vi- Kinfolk, Fakie and Tyme Zone also ing the Arts Center’s summer camp sual displays. The Irving Art Asso- entertained audiences on two per- program. Local art instructors ciation brought in several wildlife formance stages. helped children weave bookmarks, artists throughout the day to cre- “This was the first year that create masks and jewelry, practice ate and exhibit their work. In addi- Spring Fling was an all-day event,” stone carving and much more. Chil- tion, the Dallas Handweavers and Irving Rambler $0.25 Richard Huff, executive director of dren also had the opportunity to Spinners Guild and the Fort Worth the Arts Center, said. “We were learn about musical instruments Weavers Guild let participants very pleased with the success of with the Lone Star Youth Orches- watch and work with looms and Spring Fling and the enthusiasm of tra; create origami animals with En- spinning wheels. our volunteers and vendors, and tertainment Series of Irving; watch For more information about we’re looking forward to adding jugglers, clowns, balloon artists and KidsArts summer camps call 972- more to the event in the coming magicians; tumble with Irving Gym- 252-7558. Page 2 April 10, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 April 10, 2008 Page 3 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

April 12 April 12 fore the 2005 papal conclave, which April 17 health and wellness, with valuable Spring Fling Sale -- Check out the Healthy Kids Day -- The YMCA will elected Benedict XVI. Irving Boulevard Enhancement information provided by guest Heritage Gifts and Collectibles Gift put on a Free Sports Clinic 9:00 a.m. Study -- The City of Irving has speakers, exhibitors and free health Shop for Spring bargains 9 a.m. – to 2:00 p.m. Through participation, April 15 launched a study of Irving Blvd. screenings for blood pressure, cho- 12 p.m. in the Heritage Senior Cen- children will receive a healthy snack Free Well-Child and Immunization from SH 183 to Loop 12 to identify lesterol, hearing and vision. Call ter, 200 S. Jefferson, Irving. and enter his or her family into a Clinic -- Baylor Medical Center at opportunities to visually enhance 972-721-2496 for details. drawing for a FREE 6-Month Fam- Irving is sponsoring a well child and the corridor and foster new retail April 12 ily Membership as well as other immunization clinic along with the and commercial development. This April 18 - 20 Introduction to Genealogy -- The prizes. This is also the Kick-Off for Dallas County Department of kick-off is the public’s first oppor- Celebrity Red Dress Collection -- Irving Genealogical Society, in con- Summer Camp registration. Health and Human Services and tunity to see initial visioning/ren- Diet Coke and the National Heart, junction with the Irving Public Li- Northgate United Methodist derings and provide feedback from Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) brary will off a free introductory April 12 Church from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the City Council will be showcasing the Red Dress course in genealogy. Interested Golf, Walk ‘n Roll -- A golf tourna- at Northgate United Methodist Chambers, Irving, City Hall. The Collection, including the dress parties should go to the third floor ment and walk-a-thon will be held Church, 3700 W. Northgate Dr. in event is free and open to the pub- worn by Heidi Klum at the 2008 fash- of the main library at 801 West Irv- at Riverchase Golf Club in Coppell Irving. Well-child exams for children lic; families are welcome. Food and ion show, and offering free heart ing Blvd. At 10:00 a.m. A one hour from 7am to 1pm. All proceeds ben- ages birth to four years-old and entertainment will be provided, health screenings April 18 - 20 at beginners’ course will be followed efit specialized childcare, outpatient immunizations for children ages along with a visual presentation of Irving Mall as part of The Heart by one-on-one assistance in library pediatric therapy and social ser- birth to 18 years-old, will be pro- the study area and potential vision Truth Road Show which is making research. You only need to bring a vices programs at Our Children’s vided from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. concepts. For more information, a first ever national tour. The ex- pad and pen and any ancestral in- House at Irving serving children Immunizations only, will be given contact 972-580-0662 x16. hibit will be on display 3:00 p.m. – formation you may already with special needs and their fami- from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Immuniza- 9:00 p.m. on Friday and 12:00 – 6:00 have. For more information, call lies. For more information, call 972- tion records must be provided for April 18 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For 817-212-4111. 790-8505, ext. 221. each child. The free services of this UD Commencement -- More than more information, visit clinic are available to residents of 120 University of Dallas graduate www.MyCokeRewards.com. April 12 April 14 Irving only. For more information students will receive MBA, Master Irving Chautauqua -- The Irving John Paul II Lecture -- The Uni- call 972-579-4095. of Science, MS/MBA Dual and April 19 Public Library will offer the Irving versity of Dallas will hold its John Master of Management degrees Battle of the Bands -- First United Chautauqua at 2 p.m. on the sec- Paul II Lecture with featured April 17 during the 2008 spring commence- Methodist Church, Irving, is host- ond Saturday of each month. The speaker Francis Cardinal Arinze, Stars of Texas: Racing Against the ment ceremony for the Graduate ing an exciting family event from series, which will run through De- Prefect of the Congregation of Di- Odds, an American Diabetes School of Management (GSM). The 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM featuring cember, will kick off with a ballet vine Worship and the Discipline of Association’s annual fundraiser ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at local contemporary Christian performance by the Momentum the Sacraments. The lecture, “In- will be held at Lone Star Park at Maher Athletic Center the Univer- “Battle of the Bands”. Christian Dance Company of Irving in the terreligious Dialogue and Evange- Grand Prairie. This event includes sity of Dallas, 1845 E. Northgate Bands from all over the area will Central Library Auditorium, 801 W. lization,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. at a buffet by Chef Jake Duplantis, Drive, in Irving. perform. In addition, several local Irving Blvd. A variety of programs the Irving Arts Center. The lecture and live and silent auctions featur- restaurants will have food stations designed for the entire family is is free and guests are encouraged ing one-of-a-kind travel, entertain- April 18 set up for a “Taste of Irving” op- planned for the coming months. to arrive early as seating is limited. ment and fashion items. For more Women’s Expo -- Residents are in- portunity featuring the specialties Visit www.cityofirving.org/library Cardinal Arinze was one of the prin- information, call 972-392-1181 ext. vited to attend the Women’s Expo of each restaurant at bargain prices. for upcoming performances in the cipal advisors to Pope John Paul II, 6095. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heritage All this in celebration of the series, or call 972-721-2606. and was considered papabile be- Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson St. church’s 100th birthday. In the event The theme of this year’s free event, of inclement weather, activities will Women Impacting our World, will move to the Family Life Center. For focus on the diversity of women in more information, call 972-253-3531. POLICE & FIRE business, entrepreneurship, and Aggravated Assault: several pedestrians with his vehicle became disabled. The suspect 04-05-08 at 1:28 a.m. as he attempted to leave the park- jumped over a concrete wall and Witnesses reported ing lot of Texas Stadium. The sus- escaped on foot in the Maribella seeing three to four pect fled from officers when they apartment complex. Hispanic males as- attempted a traffic stop in the park- saulting a victim in the parking lot ing lot. A short chase from the park- Robbery: 04-05-08 at 10:40 p.m. The of the MacArthur Place ing lot to north bound S.H. Loop 12 suspect approached the sales Apartments. Upon arrival, officers ended when the suspect suddenly counter in the Chevron in the 41200 found the disoriented victim with decided to pull over. He was ar- block of west S.H. 183. He pre- severe injuries to his face. The sus- rested for DWI and Evading Arrest sented a threatening demand note pects left the area in a flat grey, /Vehicle. to the clerk. The suspect received older-model Chevy Monte cash and five packs of Newport ciga- Carlo. The victim was transported Pursuit: 04-05-08 at 9:47 p.m. Of- rettes before fleeing the area, pos- to PMH with non-life-threatening ficers attempted to stop a speeding sibly in a silver 4-door vehicle. injuries. 2004 black Cadillac in the area of O’Connor and Leland. The driver Fire Alarm: 04-06-08 A CJC em- Pursuit: 04-05-08 at 6:38 p.m. An fled and a short pursuit ended at ployee was heating a meal in the intoxicated motocross spectator Millswood and Sam Hill when the microwave in the Communications involved in a fight nearly struck driver struck a curb and his vehicle break room. The meal caught on fire burning the microwave and caused the fire alarm to sound. IFD Irving Fire Department responded. No damage other than to the microwave. Activity summary Apr 3 - 9, 2008 Irving Fire Department responded to 289 incidents. Aggravated Assault: 04-07-08 at The Fire incidents Medical calls 5:55 p.m. The complainant was 87 Miscellaneous Fire 13 Major Accidents walking in the 800 block of Luke and Rescue Calls 83 Major Medical when an unknown White male ap- 1 Structure Fires 23 Heart Attacks proached her and grabbed her 0 Special Operations 33 Difficulty Breathing around the waist. He had a 1 Vehicle Fires 32 Trauma Related razorblade in his hand. The com- 20 CPR Situations plainant struck the suspect with her Comments: elbow. The suspect then cut the 04-03: One Haz-Mat response for small fuel spill. Mitigated quickly. complainant on the elbow. The Ambulances went into overload three times. complainant ran home and called 04-09: Ambulances went into overload once. IPD.

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2008 Page 4 April 10, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Irving Rambler Mayoral Candidate Survey 2008 The three Mayoral candidates were given the opportunity to answer four survey questions. For each question, they were allotted 250 words to reply. Herbert Gears 1. What do you think is the single criminal illegal aliens; the Crime Free crime in 2007 and a continuing drop 3. What future do you see for Irv- and businesses as evidenced by an largest problem facing Irving at Multi-Housing program which edu- in 2008. ing? unemployment rate substantially this time, and what is your solu- cates apartment residents and man- Everything begins with safe lower than the state average, 4.3% tion to the problem? agers in how to keep their premises neighborhoods. This provides the Irving’s future is bright as long as at last report; and a population that safe; and the IPD Disorder Opera- foundation for confidence in living we don’t lose our focus or get side- places us in the top 1% of cities in Irving’s greatest problem today tion which targets high crime areas. and doing business in Irving. So tracked from the mutual goals we the US. And our strategic place in is people have been waiting a long The results: a 15% drop in violent many opportunities exist when we are pursuing. Irving continues to the middle of the fastest growing time for much of what needs be keep a handle on crime. be an attractive place for families metropolitan area in the country done right now. People want to see assures us we will have that oppor- rundown apartments removed. tunity to continue to be a leader as People want to see the Texas Sta- Roland Jeter long as we keep our focus. dium site redeveloped. People want We will continue to be a leader the northern rail line done on time 1. What do you think is the single again. If elected as Irving’s Mayor from overcrowded dwellings in transportation with both a north by DART. People want south Irv- largest problem facing Irving at I pledge to work hard to solve the whether apartments or houses. and south rail line to the airport and ing redevelopment and positive this time, and what is your solu- illegal alien invasion problem. I see a bright future but we Forth Worth in and a superior high- changes to occur in downtown; tion to the problem? must protect our citizens from crimi- way connector system. We will be they want a greater choice of res- 2. What do you believe Irving resi- nal illegal aliens, car and home bur- a leader in commerce and residen- taurants and shopping. The decline in Irving’s attractive- dents can be most proud of at this glaries and increasing gang graffiti tial innovation with the buildout of We have begun to address ness as a place to live, documented time? and gang violence Las Colinas as the largest transit- each of these desires, and we must by Money magazine in 2006. Irving I see a bright future with our oriented development area in the make sure people understand how didn’t make the top 100! Irving can be most proud of its his- wonderful park system but we must country. We will be a leader in pro- these projects are progressing and Attractiveness takes into con- tory and its settlers and that Irving protect parks from drug users so tecting our environment and secur- are engaged with us in successfully sideration, crime, shopping, appear- was a vital town on the west bank they will be safe for families and ing our future with the mayor’s completing them. We have removed ance, schools, etc. There are many of the Trinity long before Dallas children. Green Committee, designed to ad- 1000 substandard apartment units, things that must be done to move grew so that “bedroom” cities were I see a bright future by devel- dress this vital concern, and re- built over 1000 new single-family Irving into a top position again. needed for housing. All thanks to oping upscale shopping in central cently appointed by the council. homes, are pursuing the redevel- First is reducing the criminal Otis Brown and J. O. Schulze. and south Irving. Working together will sustain these opment of Texas Stadium with a illegal alien invasion by adopting We can be proud of French I see a bright future by encour- and other positive activities. Work- commercial operation that will Homeland Security/ICE’s 287 (g) and Asian settlers in Irving from the aging upscale commercial develop- ing together, Irving has a bright and complement the new Tanger Mall program or the strongest program Reunion area to the Irving area, who ment in central and south Irving. optimistic future. to be built on the adjacent prop- available to identify, incarcerate and farmed for about 100 years and even I see a bright future with more erty, and pursuing downtown re- deport criminal illegal aliens. continue today. development along the 161 corri- 4. Do you believe local government development and are appointing a It is essential during the nego- We can be proud of the spirit dor to increase the city’s tax base should approach Irving in sections citizens committee to advise and tiation period with ICE that illegal of the Sowers and Bear Creek settle- and help take some of the tax bur- (North, South, Central) or as a review the developer’s plans. alien dwelling “hide-outs” are abol- ments in West Irving where settlers den off homeowners. whole? The solution? Get started-we ished by strict code enforcement. had the spirit to move years ago to If elected Mayor, I pledge to have. Work hard-we are. Don’t quit- It is essential to stop the invasion raise their families and make a home. work hard to achieve all the vital Without question, we must ap- we won ‘t. to improve the attractiveness of Irv- We can be proud of DFW Air- and desirable improvements for a proach Irving as one city. While we ing as a place to live. It is essential port being known worldwide for great future for Irving. have many parts, each with its 2. What do you believe Irving resi- to reduce the number of peddlers being bigger than Manhattan and unique challenges, we are one city, dents can be most proud of at this with “wheeled peddler wagons” the spirit and vision it took for area 4. Do you believe local government sharing the same tax base and road- time? which provide good cover for drug municipal governments to accom- should approach Irving in sections ways, the same public safety, the delivery. It is essential that criminal plish and forge an agreement. (North, South, Central) or as a same aspirations. The results from The people of Irving should be illegal aliens are out-migrated be- We can be proud of California whole? our actions must benefit everyone collectively proud of the lowest cause they are scaring citizens into Crossing where settlers had the in every part of the city. crime rate in Irving’s recorded his- selling their homes at discounted spirit to cross the Trinity in wagon Irving’s government should look at Irving is 70 square miles with tory. Irving citizens have much to prices to get away from crime. It is trains going West and of the spirit Irving as a whole! One of the mis- 200,000+ people. We have every do with this result. Irving citizens essential that we reduce the grow- of Native American’s who once takes of the past has been to focus problem every big city has. Diffi- have provided us the support we ing gang activity in Irving which is camped near the University of Dal- on development in Las Colinas & culties occuring in one part of the needed to put more police on the causing citizens to sell their homes las site. Valley Ranch at the expense of city affect every part. So do posi- streets and make public safety a at reduced prices just to get away We can be proud of Las South Irving. tive actions. Irving is more than 100 priority, something I promised the from the gangs. Colinas and the vision of Ben Car- If one part of the city has a years old. At any point in time, some people I would do. These are some of the things penter to make something lasting problem, the whole city suffers. In of Irving is 100 years old, some 50, We have the CAP, which has that must be done to make ALL of out of his dairy farm. a leaky boat, the whole boat sinks, some brand new. Irving was born led to the deporting of over 2500 Irving attractive as a place to live Irving has a history worth re- not just the part with the hole. As in the South, so the South shows membering, settlers with spirit to the tax base in one part of the city its age sooner, but, it is the destiny admire and current citizens deter- declines due to illegal alien inva- of all parts of the city to age. Solu- Join us for fellowship, leader- mined to return their city to a more sion and reduced home sale prices, tions that address aging areas of desirable place to live. As a lifelong there is decline creep all over the the city must be sustainable and ship and spiritual growth Irving citizen, I feel the responsibil- city. address the immediate need and ity and will be proud to serve as I live and work in South Irving. provide an opportunity to address We are featuring Rev. Barry Black, Chaplain of the United States Mayor through the next critical I was raised and have a grandchild and perhaps prevent future chal- Senate. This non-denominational breakfast is designed for years. in Irving. As Mayor, I pledge the lenges. North Texas business, community and religious leaders. dedication to return Irving to its This council’s pursuit of $35 3. What future do you see for Irv- million of redevelopment in South Barry C. Black rightful place as one of the most ing? desirable cities in the Metroplex. Irving, of new water resources for In June, 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.) As Mayor, I will demonstrate future generations, of environmen- was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the United States tally responsible behaviors, the Senate. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black I see a tremendous future for the same enthusiasm and effort that served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, Irving…if, we can restore our city I have shown in my law practice, in implementation of $4+billion of eco- ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy to one of the top communities in Boy Scouts and in the Community nomic development throughout Irv- Chaplains. He was commissioned as a Navy Chaplain the Metroplex where people want to efforts to balance the attraction ing, including a convention center, in 1976. He is a decorated veteran, a respected reli- upscale shopping and residential gious leader, speaker and author. Reverend Black holds to move and live. of quality development and busi- two Doctorate Degrees in Ministry and Philosophy. I believe that Irving is at a “tip- nesses to all parts of the city. projects, and the utilization of our ping point” where it can continue Local government is to serve citizens to provide input to make Irving Prayer Breakfast its slide into undesirability as a its citizens, not exclude them. As these successful are examples of destination or it can revitalize and Irving’s Mayor, I pledge to commu- what it means to address the city April 26, 2008 at 7:15 A.M. regain its rightful desirable position nicate with Irving citizens such as as a whole. Together we can build Texas Stadium Club, Irving, Texas in the Metroplex. the property owners located in his- one Irving, not with divisive rheto- ric or negative attitudes, but by Individual Tickets: $20 With the Cowboys leaving Irv- toric downtown Irving. I pledge to founding our actions on those (check, via mail request, includes continental breakfast) ing, our future desirability depends work to see that government has things we share. 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Provided by Megan Sagowitz on the University of Oklahoma cam- The school also won second the United Nations and actively represent and by giving the del- Area high schools students pus. place for Best High School Delega- gained first-hand knowledge of in- egates a forum to gain experience were recognized for various del- The North Hills School in Irv- tion for their representation of ternational politics. in negotiation and crisis manage- egate awards at the 49th annual ing was awarded best large school China. Delegates included Rahim MUNSW is a student organi- ment. Through participation, del- Model United Nations of the participation with 16 delegation Akram, Natasha Arora, Jason Jo- zation committed to increasing egates were given an understand- Southwest (MUNSW) recently held teams at the conference. seph, Umair Meghani, Steven awareness of the role the United ing of foreign cultures and an ap- Quillen and Shivani Rumalla. Nations plays in today’s interna- preciation of our global community. Third place for Best High tional community. During the an- MUNSW is sponsored by the Candidates reply to School Delegation was awarded to nual conference students are edu- University Outreach Precollegiate the United Kingdom Delegation, cated using simulated international Programs department and the OU also from The North Hills School. crisis and the debate of resolutions Student Association. Delegates included Daniel to demonstrate the United Nations’ survey Continued from page 4 For information about this pro- Ashworth, Caroline Hayman, effectiveness at addressing global gram and other programs offered Meyappan Subbaiah, Michael issues. for youth through the University Rigo Reza Walker and Colleen Yard. The conference provided ex- of Oklahoma OUTREACH, Rahim Akram received second citing challenges for the delegates Precollegiate Programs, call 405- 1. What do you think is the take similar active roles in keep- place for Best Delegate on the Spe- by testing the delegates’ knowl- 325-6897 or visit single largest problem facing ing their neighborhoods safe cial Political Committee. Third place edge of the respective nations they www.youth.ou.edu. Irving at this time, and what is and sound, and outlook to keep was awarded to Maria Joseph for your solution to the problem? the city clean and beautiful. her representation of Syria. THE TRAVELING MASSEUSE OF DFW Natasha Arora received third place 4835 North O’Connor Road Suite 200 A great challenge we face in the 3. What future do you see for for Best Delegate on the Security Irving, Texas 75062 City of Irving at this time is a Irving? Council. For Best Delegate for Gen- Cell 817-966-1020 Enjoy a feeling of being disconnected eral Assembly, Jason Joseph took Monday thru Thursday 8 AM 7 PM 1-hour therapeutic, from the people of this great Irving possesses a great and vi- home first place, as well as first place city. I intend to work hard to brant future. With the city’s ex- for Best Delegate for the Disarma- Suzan Walker Swedish Massage for connect with all of our commu- pansive growth and proposed ment and International Security Licensed & Insured only $55.00! nities. We must find the means Massage Therapist future developments, I see more Committee. Umair Meghani was MT104431/IMA Member 206398 Time slots are limited to reach out and engage with employment and advancement awarded second place for Best Del- [email protected] people at all levels. We need to opportunities for our current egate for Economic and Social Cannot be combined with any other offer, coupon or discount. explore more venues of affective residents. Our educational insti- Council and third place for the Com- Not valid for out call services Expires 5/31/08 and constructive outreach pro- tutions being in the forefront of mission on Science and Technol- TRAVELINGMASSEUSEDFW.COM grams and public forums for all nationally recognized academic ogy for Development. regions of the city. Let us rein- advancement within public Caroline Hayman received an force the communities trust and schools, and local collages. honorable mention for Human confidence in our city’s leader- Rights Delegation. Meyappan ship and its plans for the future. 4. Do you believe local govern- Subbaiah received first place for ment should approach Irving in Best Delegate on the Economic and 2. What do you believe Irving sections (North, South, Cen- Social Council and honorable men- residents can be most proud of tral) or as a whole? tion was awarded to Cali Mikusek at this time? for her representation of Saudi Because of the city’s unique dis- Arabia. Lasya Challa took home first Irving residents are becoming tinctive regional characteristics, place for Best Delegate for the more actively involved in neigh- I would seek out and serve each Commission on Science and Tech- borhood crime watch programs, respective community’s per- nology for Development for her rep- fire-safety and prevention, sonal needs and interest. All resentation of Iran. neighborhood trash pick up, communities are to receive a fair More than 250 students, from and community service. These hand in city services without a schools all over Oklahoma and efforts will encourage others to reduction of city staff or quality Texas, as well as one high school of service. from Louisiana, had the opportu- nity to experience the workings of IISD Credit By Examination application deadline approaching

April 25 is the application deadline are available from the student’s 2801 Rutgers, in Irving. for the Irving ISD summer adminis- school counselor. For additional information, tration of Credit By Examination Testing dates will be June 16- please see attached files regarding (CBE) for advancement (Grades K- 18 at Johnston Elementary School, the application process. 12). CBE evaluates mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for a particular sub- ject or grade level. At the elementary level (K-5), options include acceleration from kindergarten to first grade and skip- ping a grade level in grades 1-5. At the secondary level (6-12), the following options are available:

Without Prior Instruction CBE is offered to students as an opportunity to receive credit for a course in which the student has received no prior instruction. A stu- dent may advance one grade level (6-8) or one course per subject area (9-12) in each testing period. Scores of 85% or above on an approved exam is required to receive credit.

With Prior Instruction Students may earn CBE if they have received prior instruction in the subject for which the exam is taken. Scores of 70% or above on the course examination and/or comple- tion of applicable projects is re- quired. Applications and information Page 6 April 10, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler ProposedProposed ordinanceordinance couldcould affectaffect wworkshopsorkshops,,, greenhousesgreenhouses,,, aboaboveve groundground poolspools Continued from page 1 house. The siding is likely to end landscaping or auto repair busi- swimming pools are considered ac- build huge, tall barns or structures “At first they were saying that up being a cement siding often nesses in the buildings,” he said. cessory structures. in their back yards with only a per- if you don’t match this ordinance, known as Hardie Plank (that is a “Buildings that exist today will “Swimming pools are kind of a mit,” Mr. Patrick said. you have to come in with a zoning trade name.) It looks like wood sid- be grandfathered. Those buildings separate category. We would have “In the works is a proposal lim- case, which could cost you hun- ing, you paint it, it is applied in strips can remain where they are as long to be sure that it is understood that iting how many structures dreds of dollars. They may put a or sheets. It is much more durable, as they stay there. Once it falls apart pools would not count as one of homeowners can put in their back process in where if it is not too ob- and it probably is not a bad idea to or the wind blows it over, when the the accessory structures. Pools are yard, limiting the size of them and trusive, that they can do it adminis- put that in the provisions of the owner rebuilds it, it will have to meet considered accessory structures in requiring ascetics. When Planning tratively by giving the director ordinance, because a lot of times the current ordinance. Now these the zoning ordinance, but different and Zoning considered the situa- some authority to vary it. But that people let the maintenance on a buildings are grandfathered assum- rules apply because they are not tion and made suggestions, I said has not been determined yet,” he storage building go over time,” Mr. ing they are legal today. There are a above ground. We don’t want to there should be a public hearing. said. Miller said. lot of buildings out there today that define swimming pools as one of There are a lot of people particu- Depending on the final draft “The ordinance doesn’t try to are built too close to the property these structures. That is not the larly in south Irving with tremen- of the ordinance approved by city differentiate between temporary line. intent. The proposed ordinance dously large yards, some up to five council, above ground pools may and permanent buildings. Now that Individual owners who wish to concerns above ground storage acres or more. Those people should be limited. may come up in the discussion, es- build larger structures on their prop- buildings, accessory buildings and not be limited as much as someone “I think an above ground pool, pecially from a Building Code per- erty would have the option of pur- garages. We want to be sure we with a standard lot in a subdivision. even though they are nice, are more spective. If it were truly a tempo- suing a site variance. don’t inadvertently catch swim- “There are a lot of people with objectionable to the neighbors than rary building and you bricked it, you “Any variations of these re- ming pools in that net,” he said. wells. A well house is a minimum, a pool which is built in. That is just would lose that feature of the build- quirements would be able to be re- Citizens concerned about this little cover for a well. If you put a something that we will have to de- ing. Often people leave these build- quested through the site plan zon- ordinance should attend the public well house down, is that the only termine. ings on skids. But by the time the ing process. If a property owner hearing. structure you can put back there?” “I can see the problems, but I owners finish loading them down, decided to set up a 21,000 square “If you are interested in this Through the ordinance, the can also see that a city can get so build shelves in them and put all foot accessory building, the owner topic, come to the city council meet- council may give city staff members restrictive that it is objectionable their storage inside, that building can seek a site plan, just for that lot ing on April the 17th. The council some authority to allow variances for some, especially for those who is not going anywhere. zoning. The up side of that is that and staff welcome your input. without requiring a formal zoning have large lots,” Mr. Patrick said. “Once placed on a property the council and the public get an These ordinances are the people’s case. usually accessory buildings stay opportunity to say not in my neigh- ordinances. If the citizens of Irving there until their useful life dimin- borhood, or only if it is screened want to have metal buildings in their ishes. from view by bushes. Case by case backyards, they ought to be allowed “The idea is that the accessory approval is possible. to have them. The staff always tries buildings should match the color “It is virtually impossible to to be sensitive to what the public of the house. You can get into a lot write an ordinance that covers ev- wants. We try to give the commu- of subjectivity, because you have ery potential condition that will nity what the community desires, various colors on your house: the arise in a city the size of Irving. You but we need to hear from the com- main color, accent colors, trim col- do the best you can to cover most munity in order to know that we are ors. The hope would be to get some of the bases, and then have an ap- on the right track. architectural conformity between peal process set up for unusual cir- “Everybody should come out the principal structure and the ac- cumstances. and have their say. We will get as cessory buildings. This should get “The proposed ordinance lim- close as we can to what everybody neighborhoods looking better.” its the storage building to 250 wants and move forward,” Mr. This ordinance has been writ- square feet or 25% the footprint of Miller said. ten to prevent future problems in the house, whichever is greater. If Councilman Lewis Patrick residential neighborhoods. Existing you had so much outside storage serves as the council’s liaison to structures will be grandfathered that it would not fit in that building, the Planning and Zoning Commis- If a proposed city ordinance passes, in order to place either of these under the proposed ordinance. then your options are to seek a site sion. storage buildings offered by Lowe’s on a piece of property in Irving, “Remember that this was plan for a larger building or store “What we are trying to solve both would require additional siding of ‘approved materials including spawned by a 25,000 square foot, your stuff someplace off site,” Mr. is the old clean up Irving question masonry, siding, stone and other materials.’ The one on the right with roughly 25 foot high at the ridge of Miller said. that has been going on for years. a height of 17 feet could require property owners to spend hundreds of the roof, industrial steel building in In the existing city ordinances, The problem is that people can dollars on a zoning case to add this to their property. a residential neighborhood. We have these a couple of times a year, usually in cases in which the prop- erty is a large lot. Almost every time Mungles The Visitor simple in theory they do, the neighbors get very upset, because of the appearance and what it might do to their prop- on Movies but powerful in result erty values. Very often, these are used as business buildings. The ap- By Matt Mungle were just going through the mo- handmade jewelry in NY street mar- The Visitor is rated PG-13 for plicant tells us they are not going Title: The Visitor tions. Existing: but not living. The kets. Walter and Tarek strike up a brief strong language. There is not to use it for business. In some of Rated: PG-13 monotonous routine has cut such friendship that causes Walter to an offensive moment in the film and those cases, they are telling the Many of us have had periods a deep rut that we can’t see out or open up and experience life in a, though safe for younger viewers truth. In others, the owners start in our lives when we felt like we over. That is where we find the main fresh, new, meaningful way. This the story line and plot is maybe a character in the new film The Visi- relationship is an example of how bit deep. It is a slow paced film but tor, written and directed by Tho- in a world overwhelmed with people it never lags or gets tiresome. The mas McCarthy (The Station we can find those that touch our story plays out in its characters. Agent). Though this film travels lives and, in turn, touch theirs as Like The Station Agent, McCarthy light it carries a deep, powerful mes- well. It is simple in theory but pow- has created another incredible por- sage about life. And more impor- erful in result. trait of human existence and shows tantly life invested in the lives of The title of the film The Visitor that no matter how different two others. It is frustrating to see films may seem obvious but as the film people seem, there is the ability to like this and realize that they will goes on you realize that each char- connect and change a life. I also never get the theatrical presence acter is visiting in some way or an- recommend this film for those who they deserve. But so goes the in- other. The visitor even seemed to love music. There are scenes shot dustry. I encourage you to look me to possibly be events as well as of NY drum circles and Tarek uses hard at your theater listings. Check people. Since each character is “vis- the drum to help draw Walter out of the art houses in your area and even ited” by one change or another. his shell. This creates an inner if this plays only one weekend, be Jenkins is the perfect guy to play rhythm to the film that is an added #STREET KINGS R SUPERHERO MOVIE PG13 sure and check it out. Walter. He looks like your every- plus. I give The Visitor a very 1:25 3:50 7:00 9:50 1:05 3:30 7:20 10:05 The story is about Walter Vale day man on the street. There is com- strong 4 out of 5 beats. It will move *PROM NIGHT PG13 DRILLBIT TAYLOR PG13 (Richard Jenkins), a Connecticut monness about his acting ability you for sure. 1:20 3:25 7:20 9:25 1:30 4:00 7:30 10:00 #LEATHERHEADS PG13 MEET THE BROWNS PG13 college Professor going through that makes it smooth and believ- 1:45 4:10 7:10 9:45 1:50 4:45 7:05 9:30 the motions, who has to travel to able. He also adds the human ele- Matt is a member of the North Texas #NIM’S ISLAND PG HORTON HEARS A WHO G NY from for a conference. When he ment that makes his role humorous Film Critics Association (NTFCA) and 1:40 4:45 7:05 9:30 1:15 3:30 7:40 9:55 arrives he finds a young couple, at times without being forced. He is hosts the weekly syndicated Indie *THE RUINS R “10,000 BC” PG13 Rock Radio Show Spin 180. Plus with 1:20 3:45 7:15 9:45 1:45 4:30 7:45 10:10 Tarek and Zainab, living in his apart- a real guy. And that is so important his wife Cindy they do a weekly radio 21 PG13 OTHER BOLEYN GIRL PG13 ment. It is an apartment Walter owns in a film like this. Tarek is the total feature, The Mungles on Movies. For 1:00 3:45 7:15 10:15 1:10 4:05 7:00 9:35 VANTAGE POINT PG13 but seldom uses. Tarek (Haaz counterpart to Walter. He is outgo- additional reviews and interview clips # NO PASSES 1:40 3:55 7:45 10:00 Sleiman) is Syrian and makes a liv- ing and warm. A guy who has prob- visit www.mungleshow.com. ing playing the Jymbe (an African ably never met a stranger. His love Opinions expressed in any com- * FULLY RESTRICTED mentary are those of the writer, and drum) in local jazz clubs while his for life and music is captivating and not necessarily those of The Irving Tickets on sale NOW! - Online or at the Theater girlfriend Zainab (Danai Gurira) sells Sleiman brings charm and beauty Rambler, the publisher, editor, or any Why wait in lines? PUCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com to the role. staff member. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 April 10, 2008 Page 7 IrIrvingving initiatesinitiates ComputerComputer WEEKLY ReuseReuse ProProgramgram BIZ BRIEF A business activity report by the Irving Economic Development Partnership.

PIONEER INCREASES IPO rience in public relations and marketing communications Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners LP which was for both corporations and non-profit organizations. Ber- formed to acquire oil and gas properties increased lin currently serves as president of the Rotary Club of the size of its planned initial public offering from 7.5 Irving, and is involved in the DFW Humane Society, million common units to 8.3 million. The company Lyric Stage and the Dartmouth Club of Dallas. anticipates the offering to price between $19 and $21 per common unit. The company anticipates rais- WASSON NAMED SR VP ing nearly $150 million. Pioneer Southwest was OF MARKETING OPERATIONS formed by Irving-based Pioneer Natural Resources. Julia Wasson has been named senior vice president of marketing operations for Epsilon, a leading provider of HENRY S. MILLER ACQUIRES direct marketing and customer relationship management TOM THUMB STORE services. Henry S. Miller acquired the 55,395 sq ft Tom Thumb Supermarket property in the Towne North Shop- LOCAL BUSINESSES HONORED ping Center at the southwest corner of Belt Line Three Irving businesses, The Irving Rambler, Cannon Road and Northgate. Henry S. Miller already owned USA-Irving, and Waste Management-Ferris will receive I’ll take this one, Andrew Sotelo (5) is ready to start working on his other property in the shopping center. No price was top honors from Keep Texas Beautiful at its annual con- families newly refurbished computer from the City of Irving. disclosed. ference in June. Keep Texas Beautiful’s mission is fo- By Jess Paniszczyn our commitment to education.” cused around helping people take responsibility for pro- JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET tecting and improving their environment. The compa- Once again setting an example “The City’s Computer Reuse SUB SHOP COMING TO IRVING nies were submitted by Keep Irving Beautiful and the for other Texas cities, Irving initi- Program is an effort on the part of Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sub Shop purchased 33,000 ated its pilot installment of the Com- the city supported by ordinance to sq ft of land at the southeast corner of I-635 and Belt winners were chosen from over 130 award appli- puter Reuse Program on April 7. The recycle computers and put them Line Road. The Champaign, IL based franchise com- cants statewide. first such program in Texas and the back in the hands of children and pany, features fresh baked bread in each store and second in the nation following Oak- parents instead of tossing them into great sandwiches. IRVING BOULEVARD land, CA, the program offers free a landfill,” Councilman Joe Philipp PUBLIC UPDATE/INPUT recycled computers to low and said. “We discovered that comput- GREYSTONE COMMUNITIES The public is invited to receive an update and pro- moderate income families. ers from the point of view of the EXPANDS LEASE vide input on the study being conducted by the City Irving-based Greystone Communities renewed and of Irving to make Irving Boulevard a destination In the pilot phase of the pro- City’s use reach obsolescence. But expanded its lease in the Urban Towers to 41,999 sq location. You will see renderings of proposed ideas gram, low to moderate income fami- they don’t reach obsolescence for ft. Greystone provides a broad array of technical and for various areas along the Boulevard. The meeting lies working with the Housing and use in a family unit. professional skills critical to successful client rela- is planned for April 17, 5:30pm, City Council Cham- Human Services Department’s “We are going to partner with tionships, with a goal of protecting each client’s in- bers, 825 W. Irving Boulevard. Homebuyer Assistance Program major software companies, bring vestment and enhancing the value of each senior liv- and Home Restoration Program the City, Chamber and businesses ing community. CAREER FAIR were selected to receive the first 25 together to recondition computers. DeVry University will host its Network Connec- computers. This will support educational goals, LEHIGH-HANSON LEASES IN THE POINT tions Career Fair on April 18, 2008 10:00am- “This is an exciting day for us, recycling goals and will help us The North American headquarters for Lehigh- 12:00pm. OR 1:30pm - 3:30pm. A complimentary Hanson, the merged company of Lehigh Cement from lunch will be served from12:00pm - 1:30pm for all because we are able to dovetail ex- address not only family situations, Allentown PA and Hanson Products, selected 45,814 employers.This career fair is for full time, degree isting programs of Housing and Hu- but some small businesses that re- related positions. Network with DeVry’s undergradu- man Services with the Computer ally do need an upgrade in their sq ft in the Point at Las Colinas office building, 300 E. ate students, June 2008 graduating seniors, graduate Reuse Program,” City Manager technology,” Councilman Philipp John Carpenter Freeway. school students, and alumni to inform them about Tommy Gonzalez said. “The com- said. career opportunities available now or in the future. To puters are no longer usable by the “This program supports tech- WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE request a Career Fair Registration Form, contact City, but they still have a lot of life nology growth in the community,” NATIONAL COUNCIL Terrence Hood @ 972-929-9358 or left. These computers will have a Hong Sae, Information Technology HONORS EXXONMOBIL [email protected]. new life with these families. This is Director for the City, said. “The Irving-based ExxonMobil has been recognized by the NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES a wonderful demonstration of team- computers are about three years Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s 2007 list of top corporations supporting women-owned busi- The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Com- work between our departments. We old. For us these computers have ness. merce offers weekly networking opportunities for meet the goals of our strategic plan, reached the end of their life. But for your business. April 10 – Coffee Break, Receptions and our council shows support for general home use and application on the Main, 109 S. Main Street; April 16 – Women’s MINORITY BUSINESS LEADERS AWARD our community by demonstrating in the home, they have lots of life Alliance Luncheon, La Cima, 5215 N. O’Connor Blvd The Dallas Business Journal is seeking to identify minor- (Stein Mart fashion show, reservation required 214- left.” ity business leaders for its first ever Minority Business 217-8484 and a charge for lunch); and April 17, While reconditioning the com- Leaders Award. Nomination forms are online at 5:30pm – After Hours Business Mixer, Las Colinas puters is not difficult, the program www.dallasbusinessjournal.com. Deadline for entry is Country Club 4400 N. O’Connor Blvd. is not designed to accept aging April 23rd. business or individually owned The Irving Economic Development Partnership has KAREN BERLIN PROMOTED TO VP computers. initiated 20 new projects this fiscal year for either Karen Berlin has been named vice president by Irving- “It takes about two hours to relocation or expansion in Irving, and continues to based Cooksey Communications. Berlin has worked for prepare a computer for home use. manage 22 similar projects carried over from the Cooksey since March 2006 and has nearly 20 years expe- We have to follow the Department previous year. of Homeland Security process to clean up the data. We go through ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS the scrubbing process and then The Irving Economic Development Partnership would like to thank the following entities for their load on software authorized by continued support and investment in our program: Microsoft, and the computer is Strategic Investor President’s Investor Granite Properties ready to go. It is a relatively simple City of Irving Allstate Insurance Koll Development Company process. Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau Atmos Energy PS Business Parks “For the program, we want the Las Colinas Marketing Alliance Avistas Staffelbach Design Associates computers to all be the same type TIAA Realty, Inc / Cousins Carrington Laboratories The Staubach Company of computer. If you take a variety of Properties Services Citi Triple L Management Corporation Comerica Bank computers from homes for a pro- Chairman’s Investor DeLaPorte & Associates Partner Investor gram like this, the City must develop Aviall, Inc. DeVry University Avaya a recycle electronic waste program ExxonMobil EFJohnson, Inc. Classic Fare Catering instead of a computer reuse pro- Flowserve Corporation Gardere Wynn Sewell LLP Friedel Photographic gram,” Mr. Sae said. Microsoft Corporation IBM Frymire Services NEC Corporation of America Las Colinas Country Club Imlach & Collins Brothers Lucy Sotelo, a participant in RIM Oncor Electric Delivery James Hardie Building Products the Home Builder Program, was one Reliant Energy Knight Security Systems, LLC of the first people in Irving selected Medco Health Solutions to receive a reconditioned com- Commercial Real Estate Investor Office Resource Group puter. Archon Group Prediction Analytics “This will be great for my son. Coldwell Banker Quantum Custom Homes Crow Holdings/Apollo Real Estate San Jacinto Public Affairs He loves to play with computers. I Verification Compliance Associates think this is a great program,” she To share in the benefits enjoyed by these entities, please call us at 214.217.8484 or visit ww.irvingchamber.com. said. AdvertiseAdvertise inin thethe IrvingIrving RamblerRambler CallCall 214-675-6493214-675-6493 Page 8 April 10, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler City departments race to clear debris Continued from page 1 roofs off, air conditioning units there is no brush on the street. Be- that had fallen in the road. Now we have been ripped off of roofs, aw- cause at night, you can’t see a tree. are working on structural damage.” nings are down and chimneys are You run into it. The streets were After seeing the path of dam- knocked over. dark as the street lights were not age, Chief Evitts thought a tornado “First we systematically working in many areas. was a likely culprit. cleared each street to make sure “Then we began the heavy “On the map, you can see a brush cutting to remove big trees large plume of damage extending in a southwest to northeast configu- ration, which is what you would ex- pect of a tornado. They say that if you look at the damage from a heli- copter, the damage continues in that direction into Carrollton. To my eye, the damage is not consistent with straight line winds. “Maybe the NOAA people will say it wasn’t a tornado because the winds were only 79 mph, not 80 mph. I don’t know. But it was a big storm,” he said. Residents also worked to clean up their neighborhoods. “There is more damage than what we are working with. People are going out on their own and repair- ing the damage to their homes. If you go to Home Depot right now, it is a madhouse. All of their roofing stuff is sold out,” Chief Evitts said. New to the Valley Ranch com- munity, Robert Taylor had recently had his trees professionally trimmed and shaped. By Thursday morning, those same trees no longer had leaves or upper branches. “A friend of mine came by and said it looked like a bomb had gone off. There was debris all over the place,” Mr. Taylor said. “I had a car parked in front of Family Dining the house it was covered with Homestyle Cooking limbs. It took the fire department a All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. good 30 minutes to cut everything Lite-eaters Selection off just so I could get the car out. “I think the city has done an excellent job. I grew up in Okla- “““WhereWhere IrvingIrving MeetsMeets && EatsEats””” homa. I was a paramedic for five years and a cop for eight years. I have been through a lot of torna- 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor dos, and I have never seen a city respond so fast. 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online at IrvingRambler .com Page 10 April 10, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Purse auction allows women to help women By Jess Paniszczyn others struggling to assimilate into grees, they are in finance, but they Ladies flocked to be a part of the American culture. need that little extra certification the Influence of the Purse, the Irv- “The proceeds are going to and can’t afford it. Often all of the ing International Women’s women who are coming from other money these women had went into Consortium’s (IIWC) second an- countries with degrees that do not the transition from their country to nual purse auction, presented in the meet the criteria of the United States’ the United States. Las Colinas Country Club on April requirements. We are working in “These programs are important 10. conjunction with North Lake Col- to the women’s families, so they can “Tonight we have purses from lege in helping them to determine earn a good living. In today’s world, all over,” Christina Gears, president what courses they need to take to it is not just the man making the of IIWC, said. “Famous women in- fulfill the requirements for their pro- money. It takes two people to actu- cluding Madeleine Albright, Linda fessional certification,” Ms. Gears ally support the family. Harper-Brown and Jane Seymour said. “It is so important for women have each sent us a purse for the to bring the knowledge and leader- live auction. Both new and gently “We are also raising money to sup- ship into our community. The world used purses have been donated to port the women who can’t afford needs female leadership. It needs the silent auction. You can’t have the classes to get themselves certi- the softness women bring to all as- too many purses ever. Another bag fied in this country. They already pects just like they bring it to their is always a good addition.” have degrees. They are pharmacists families. They are the peacemak- While accessorizing, women and doctors, or they hold CPA de- ers,” she said. can exert a positive influence on WinnersWinners ofof MomentumMomentum AAwardswards announcedannounced Provided by Nancy Purdy more artists are either staying inde- Indieheaven.com/The Chris- pendent or going back to their in- tian Independent Alliance, the lead- dependent roots, it is important to ing organization for Christian inde- recognize the pursuit of excellence Shopping for the perfect accessory, Sophia Stimpson and her daugh- pendent musicians announces the in this growing industry,” ter, Jennifer, consider bidding on a purse. winners of the 2008 MOMENTUM Indieheaven president, Keith Mohr, AWARDS. The Momentum said. “The basis for the Momen- Awards, now in its third year, are tum Awards is not competition, but the premier award recognition pro- comrades applauding and encour- $3k - $8K gram for Christian independent art- aging one another to create momen- ists. tum in their music missions. We Irving resident, Donna Kay, teach indies that momentum is para- per Commission won Album of the Year for Finally mount to success as an indepen- Letting Go. dent artist.” 214-764-9773 Fan voting and a panel se- lected the winners in 15 categories. Advertise in the Fire Your Bosss! We Create Real Estate Investors Christian Radio Weekly cospon- sored The 2008 Momentum Business is Booming! BIG DOGS Awards. Irving Rambler BIG DOGS Keith Mohr, Donna Kay, Sue Need Top Sales Ross and Kelly Poe attend ”As the music industry con- Properties, Inc. Momentum Awards. tinues to change and more and 214-675-6493 People Rose Cannaday keeps her promises:

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Pol. Adv. Paid by Rose Cannaday Campaign, Treasurer John W. Stovall 104 W. Northgate, Irving, Texas 75062 . The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 April 10, 2008 Page 11 PPositiveositive attitudeattitude,,, supporsupportt helphelp wwomanoman livelive withwith LouLou Gehrig’Gehrig’ss DiseaseDisease Although Jessie Dickey is los- ing equipment or getting a feeding monies to fund research to find a ALS Awareness Month in May. and embodying the spirit of living ing the ability to speak, her friends tube. Jessie constantly attends cure for this disease and to sup- The “ALS Across America” na- life to the fullest. have nicknamed her “Thinkpos” support group meetings where she port local patient services pro- tional campaign recognizes coura- Throughout May, The Asso- due to her positive thinking in liv- most often offers assistance to other grams.” geous individuals with ALS and ciation and its nationwide network ing with ALS (amyotrophic lateral patients and their families, and she The chapter has proclaimed their caregivers who are role mod- of 41 chapters will reach out to com- sclerosis). continues to support and raise the Dickeys the family that best ex- els to people with Lou Gehrig’s munities across the country to edu- ALS, commonly referred to as funds for our annual Walk to De- emplifies the spirit of “ALS Across Disease. These individuals reflect cate the public about Lou Gehrig’s Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progres- feat ALS™ event that brings in America” for the chapter during the spirit of the organization as they Disease and urge people to join sive, neurodegenerative muscular make a difference in their commu- The Association in the fight to disease that usually has a survival nity by expanding awareness of ALS make ALS a disease of the past. rate of two to five years from the time of diagnosis. Diagnosed with bulbar onset ALS in 2007, Dickey, 64, of Plano, EDSEDS ByronByron NelsonNelson Champi-Champi- and her husband John, 62, remain active by traveling, spending time with their five grandchildren, and working with The ALS onshiponship sponsorshipssponsorships soldsold outout Association’s North Texas Chapter’s patient support group. Provided by Tracy Cobb Nolan said. “This record sales ef- Bulbar ALS affects a person’s The Salesmanship Club Chari- fort shows the tremendous support facial muscles as well as the ability table Golf of Dallas recently an- of the Dallas-Fort Worth commu- to speak, chew and swallow. nounced that sponsorships for the nity for our charity and our Cham- Dickey, a former secretary for the 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Champion- pionship. I am deeply grateful to translation department at the Uni- ship are sold out. Sales have topped EDS, our title sponsor, and all of versity of Dallas, relies on an aug- $12.5 million, a record amount for the sponsors and golf fans who mentative communication device Championship sales. This is the have made this possible. I also com- that she types into and then pushes twelfth straight year the Champi- mend the extraordinary efforts of a button allowing an audible me- onship has experienced a sell out. the Salesmanship Club members chanical voice to speak her words. A limited number of tickets and who have once again exceeded an “Jessie is a shining example of badges are available through ambitious sales goal.” how much a positive attitude can Ticketmaster online at The 2008 EDS Byron Nelson affect quality of life,” Reidel Post, www.ticketmaster.com. Championship will be played April executive director of the chapter, “I am thrilled to announce an- 23-27 at the TPC Four Seasons Re- said. “She embraces each stage of Relaxing together, Jessie and John Dickey posses a positive attitude. other record-setting year for the sort Las Colinas. For details, visit this disease whether it be accept- EDS Byron Nelson Champion- www.edsbyronnelsonchampionship.org. ship,” tournament chairman John Teen Court empowers youth through justice

Provided by Martha Tucker enrolled in high school). It is not a interested in working with youth to It’s been said that Irving Teen requirement to be a resident of Irv- participate in the program. The adult Court is a well-kept secret. But when ing or to attend IISD schools. For volunteers oversee jury check-in, a teenager is issued a ticket, par- more information about volunteer- supervise the juries, and participate ents and teens alike are happy to ing, call 972-721-3601 or email in checking out defendants after learn that the teen court provides a [email protected]. Volun- their cases have been heard. Attor- way for teens to take responsibility teer applications are available online neys may serve as judges for teen for their actions. And teens learn at www.cityofirving.org/municipal- court after an initial courtroom ob- that there are real consequences for courts/teen-court.html servation period. Adult applica- breaking the law. The teen court also welcomes tions are also available at the above Irving Teen Court is a commu- adults, including attorneys, who are website. nity-based alternative to the tradi- tional juvenile justice system. The program offers teenage offenders an important second chance—a chance to learn from their mistakes. When teens choose Teen Court as a way to dispose of their Class C Come Join The Fun misdemeanor citations, they are sentenced to community service by a jury of their peers. Teen Court is based upon the premise that most young people want to do what is right when mak- ing decisions. Even those who may make the wrong choice due to ex- ternal factors, such as peer pres- sure, are often gratified to learn that they have an opportunity to make amends. If peer pressure can be used to exert a negative influence, it like- wise can be used as a positive force. Peer pressure in a teen court set- ting will have a more immediate and meaningful effect upon the indi- vidual than the more traditional ju- venile justice approach. The mes- sage given by a peer jury will be long remembered by those seeking to fit within a group and be ac- cepted. Teens who are interested in participating in the court as pros- ecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, clerks, or bailiffs, are invited to com- plete an application and attend the next training session on May 17, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the Criminal Justice Center, 305 N. O’Connor. Volunteers must be between the Call 214-675-6493 for more information ages of 14 and 17 (or older if still Page 12 April 10, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler ClassClass graduatesgraduates fromfrom LeadershipLeadership IrIrvingving VFW and Auxiliary elect officers Provided by Marge Hoenig and Treasurer Penny Pevey. New Veterans of Foreign Wars Post officers will take over on July 1, im- 2494 and Ladies Auxiliary in Irving mediately following the State Con- elected new officers for 2008- vention to be held the last week of 2009. New officers for the Post will June at the DFW Hyatt Hotel. VFW be Commander – Frank Filipponi; Post 2494 is located at 3375 No. Sr. Vice-Commander is Terry Sheer; Beltline road, just south of Shady Quartermaster/Adjutant will be Glen Grove. For information, call 972-790- Reno. The position of Jr. Vice-Com- 1611. mander has not been filled. The Post has a lot going on The new Ladies Auxiliary of- through the end of June including ficers will be President Cheyenne a Loyalty Day Program in April, tal- Bouton; Sr. Vice-President Marge ent show in May and installation Hoenig; Jr. Vice-President Tanya of new officers. Jackson; Secretary Millie Holland Schools pilot online grades access Four IISD schools are sched- school year. uled this month to begin pilot test- According to Dr. Alice Owen, ing parent access to their students’ executive director for technology, grades online. Parents and teach- parents have been asking for ways The Graduation Ceremony for the Leadership Irving-Las Colinas Class of 2008 was ers at MacArthur High School, to access information about their Lamar Middle School, and Townsell students online. She said the test held April 8 at the Four Seasons Resort and Club. Mayor Herbert Gears and State and Gilbert elementary schools will phase should help IISD officials Representative Linda Harper-Brown, both alumnus of the program, spoke to the class begin using the program during the determine the best ways for parents and shared some of their personal class experiences. Class graduates are Jason first week in April and will test the to have access to grades and at- Carriere, Bill Correa, Charlene Edwards, Ayesha Hawkins, David Hicks, Susan High, effectiveness of the program tendance, and provide up-to-date Chesley House, Margaret Jackson Green, Chris Kratovil, Jennifer Legere, Lula Lott, through the end of the current communication with parents. Jill Martinez, Chandra Moore, Alysia Piffero, Shelia Renzulli, Stephen Salzman, Lonnie St. Junior, Michelle Words, Chip Zahn. CelebrateCelebrate thethe BestBest BuddiesBuddies atat thethe FFestivalestival ofof FFriendshipriendship Provided by Kent Loftin entertainment, food, activity Best Buddies Texas, a non- booths, and awards. profit dedicated to enhancing the Participants with intellectual lives of people with intellectual dis- disabilities will be speaking and per- abilities, and the University of Dal- forming throughout the event. las are hosting the Festival of The registration fee for the 1- Friendship on April 12 to celebrate mile Stampede for Friendship is $25. friendship in the lives of people with Festival entrance is $5 and includes intellectual disabilities. food, beverages, and access to all The Festival of Friendship will activities on th eUniversity of Dal- begin with a 1-mile “Stampede for las campus lawn (1845 E. Northgate Friendship” around the University Drive) from 1p.m. – 4 p.m. of Dallas campus followed by live

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Answers for 4-3-2008 Page 14 April 10, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler IISDIISD teacherteacher jobjob fairfair Bottled water versus tap water The annual IISD Teacher certification program. Provided by Ashley Howland Bottled water is regulated by water that’s been distilled or that’s Job Fair is scheduled for April 19 School principals will be How much do you spend on the FDA, but when it’s packaged been processed through reverse os- from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The present to conduct interviews, bottled water? If you buy certain and sold in the same state—which mosis.” Academy of Irving ISD. some of which are estimated to brands thinking the water is cleaner is the case with around 60% of But experts say that filling your Applicants should complete last until 3:30 p.m. or safer, experts say you may as well bottled waters—it becomes exempt cup at the tap can be just as clean an electronic employment appli- Representatives from vari- be pouring money down the drain. from FDA regulations. and healthy. cation at least three days prior ous alternative certification pro- When it comes to some brands of “In fact, it’s been shown some “We know that tap water is to the job fair by accessing the grams also will be in attendance bottled water versus tap—there bottled waters do not meet EPA stan- highly regulated by the EPA and IISD website at and if interested in alternative may not be a sip of difference. dards so you really have to be care- we know that tap water is generally www.irvingisd.net/hr/ certification, applicants should “There is no guarantee that ful in your selection of bottled wa- safe,” he said. default2.htm. Applicants should bring copies of their college bottled water is any better than tap ters. Make sure you know the com- Also, how you store your bring copies of their resume and transcripts. water. Twenty-five percent of pany that’s producing it,” Dr. Sadler bottled water is critical. Water teaching certificate, college let- For more information re- bottled water is actually just repack- said. should not be kept at anything ter of anticipated completion, or garding IISD job fairs, access aged tap water,” Jane Sadler, M.D., Dr. Sadler adds that it’s also above room temperature. Leaving a letter of acceptance if the can- www.irvingisd.net/ppage/ family medicine physician on the important to pay attention to the water for days in a hot car for in- didate is enrolled in an approved job_fair.htm. medical staff at Baylor Medical how the water is processed. stance can cause bacteria in the alternative Center at Garland, said. “Be sure that you’re getting water to multiply. OBITUARIES www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” April 10, 2008

THELMA CONROY A visitation was held Friday at Espinoza and wife, Sybl of Grand son James Price, survivors include dence Crowley of Mesquite; 22 Thelma Conroy, the funeral home. The services were Prairie and Nick Espinoza of his son William Price and wife nieces and nephews and numerous age 89, a resi- April 5 at Donnelly’s Colonial Fu- Wichita Falls; grandparents, James Valerie, and son Mark Ellzey, all of cousins. dent of Bedford, neral Home Chapel with Bob Harper and Colleen Hamilton of Roswell, Irving; 4 grandchildren; 7 great Funeral services were held on formerly of Dal- officiating. Entombment followed at NM; nephew, Trenton Derby; grandchildren; and 4 great-great April 9 at Chism-Smith Funeral las and Hot Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in nieces, Keagen, Abby, and Alyssa grandchildren. Home with interment at Laurel Land Springs, AR Irving. Memorial contributions may Espinoza; aunt, Vicki Gibson; and Graveside services were held Cemetery in Dallas. where her hus- be made to the American Heart As- cousins Ashley, Jordan and Mon- April 7 at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- band, Richard sociation. tana Pierce. dens in Irving. Arrangements were JOHN C. COCHRAN was a vice-president with Red Dia- He was preceded in death by made by Brown’s Memorial Funeral John C. Cochran was a resident of mond Battery Company. She went BRANDON MARV his grandparents, Juanita and Home. Irving for 38 years. Beloved hus- to be with the Lord on April 2, 2008 HAMILTON Marvin Gibson, and his father Jerry band, father and grandfather, John at North Hills Hospital. Brandon Marv Hamilton. RHONDA LYNN died at home on April 5, 2008 at the She was born Jan. 2, 1919 in Hamilton, age Funeral services were April 8 REX-HOPKINS age of 85. He was born Jan. 7, 1923 Paris, TX. Thelma was a manager at 27, a resident of at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Rhonda Lynn Rex-Hopkins age 46 in Kansas City, MO. Sanger-Harris for 20 years and a Irving, son of Home Chapel with Rev. John of Irving was called home to our Preceded in death by his wife, member of Wilshire Baptist Church Rhonda and Sal Durham officiating. Burial followed Heavenly Father on the morning of Waneta Cochran in 2002 and a sis- in Dallas. Espinoza, died at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in April 3, 2008. ter, Betty Carpenter, he is survived Preceded in death by her hus- April 4, 2008. Irving. Friends were received by the She was born on July 30, 1961 by his children, Linda Palma of Irv- band of 65 years, Richard Conroy, Born family at the funeral home on Mon- in Dallas to Jesse and Betty ing, Debbie Kovar and husband a sister, Polly Reid and brother, Feb. 27, 1981 in day. Memorials may be made to the Chapman, they preceded her in Mark of Fort Worth, Susie Hill and Alvin Reed. Thelma is survived by Dallas, he served in the United St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hos- death along with brother, Larry husband Michael of Houston, John her children, Jerry Conroy and wife States Marines for four years. A kid pital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Christie, nephew Simon Cox, Jr., Cochran, Jr. of Virginia, Jim Cochran Rita of Keller, Nona Caldwell and at heart, he had an immense heart TN 38105 or at the funeral home. and niece Amy Groves-Little. and wife Jill of Dallas and Pat husband Marvin of Henderson, NV; and was loved by his family and Rhonda was fond of her dog Cochran and wife Rosie of Califor- grandchildren, Patty Love, Bill friends and adored by his nieces HARVEY M. COPE, SR. Sharpeii and loved all animals, the nia; ten grandchildren, Lindsey, Conroy and wife Sedette; great and nephew. Harvey M. outdoors, fishing, camping, travel- Elizabeth, Sarah, Emily, Erin, grandchildren, Makenzie and Corey Other survivors include his Cope, Sr., of Irv- ing and education. She had a won- Michael, Alex, Dylan, Jimmy and Love and Chandler and Courtland sister, Summer Derby and husband ing, passed derful sense of humor and was al- Johnny. Conroy, all of Keller. Shane of Euless; brothers, Michael away April 3, ways able to get a laugh from The family received friends Fri- 2008. people. Rhonda’s early call home day at the funeral home. Services He was was sudden and she will truly be will be held 10 a.m., April 12 at born Jan. 29, missed by everyone who knew her. Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home 1926 in Toledo, Survivors include, husband Chapel with Dr. Michael Waco offi- OH. He was a Louis Hopkins of Irving; daughter, ciating. Interment will follow at Oak lifetime member of VFW Posts 2494 Jessica Rex of Mesquite; sons, Ed- Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. and 4477 and was the 1981-1982 ward Crowley and Kevin Rex both Post Commander of Post 2494. He of Mesquite; sisters, Sharlet Cox of GUILLERMO FRIAS, JR. also enjoyed fishing. Kaufman, Karen Waldron of Services for Guillermo Frias, Jr., of Preceded in death by wife Lois Denton, Gayla Stiner of Idaho; Dallas were held April 10, at Cope, daughter Carol Johnson, and grandchildren, Alec, Evan and Ca- Gonzalez Funeral Home, Dallas. Chapel of Roses Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Welcomes long time Irving Funeral Director Austin E. Raney Irving, Texas 75062 Owned & Operated by the Chism & Crouch Families (972) 579-1313 972-554-1031 1225 E. Irving Blvd. 75060 www.donnellyscolonial.com www.ChapelofRosesfh.com Directors: Offering: Serving Irving families Charlotte Chism Waldrum Traditional Funeral Services since 1963 Harrell Chism Cremation Austin E. Raney Military Services The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 April 10, 2008 Page 15 TToownsellwnsell acesaces readingreading TTAKSAKS Easter tradition aids cats Sheila and Rusty Dewitt raised Provided by Joe Samuels mance. Rewarding tactics included $1,500 for the DFW Humane So- Whereas Townsell Elementary a well orchestrated construct ciety in memory of their cat Bis- has the IISD’s 2nd highest student whereby students adopted their cuit. Every year, the Dewitts spend population of 843 while also in a position to be one of astronauts Easter Sunday at the Humane So- pocket with the lowest per capita embarking on a journey to “The ciety bringing toys, treats, food and income in the district, Principal Moon.” Yes, literally complete with donations to the shelter cats to Willett and her teaching staff has fully suited live astronaut (played keep the memory of Biscuit alive. surmounted the odds by dedication by the Townsell’s PTA President, to hard work to earn Townsell the Joe Samuels). In the oratory by IISD’s Gold Performance Award. Principal Willett, the students took Hospital District In the recently tabulated Texas on such sense of duty and self-edi- Multi-Family Ga- TAKS test results, Townsell El- fication -a charge that leaves no ementary 3rd thru 5th graders ranked room for anything but outstanding rage Sale 2nd and 3rd at reading across the dis- victory. Fri. & Sat. April trict - not varying by much at the The theme included pictures state rankings as well. with a life-size art piece by art 11-12. 25 homes, With only 4-years since offi- teacher, Mrs. Johnson, each cially opening its doors as a new class also photographed with the between O’Connor IISD school, Townsell took resident Astronaut (Mr. & MacArthur, Just several concerted measures at Samuels), as he offered words of ramping up its test population for encouragement to each student. south of 183. Look this much anticipated statewide That such ingenious tactics would for the signs! assessment test in order to yield such a huge result - who knew! guarantee its phenomenal perfor- OBITUARIES Guillermo was a devoted son, Inc. as IT specialist. Guillermo was JUNE HUBER friend, and colleague. He was al- attending North Lake College. June Huber, age 81, a resident of Continuing ways caring and compassionate, Survivors are his mother, Erika Irving for 35 years, died April 3, 2008 and was willing to help in any way Garza, stepfather, Bille Cruz, and sis- at an Irving hospital. he could. He was born in Dallas, on ters Bianka and Danni Frias. Born Dec. 13, 1926 in Baltimore, The Tradition Nov. 24, 1987, to Guillermo and Erika Burial was at Laurel Land Cem- MD to Alfred Sterner and Mable Frias. He received his high school etery. Lee Broyles Sterner, she married “The Right Choice degree from the Academy in Irving. The Guillermo Frias Scholar- Donald A. Huber in November 1953 After graduation, he worked as ship Fund has been established in in San Antonio. June was a member Ben F. Brown for Over 50 Years.” a computer technician at Lorenzo his honor. For details, email of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Irv- Our staff welcomes de Zavala Middle School in Irving. [email protected] or call Col- ing. Church & Chapel Services Gary Westerman In September 2007, he joined Col- laborating Artists Media Project, She is survived by her hus- Local, Out of Town Services Funeral Director laborating Artists Media Project, Inc. at 214-245-4581. band, Donald; son, Donald A. & Burials Huber, Jr. of Irving; and sister, Memorials Marian Gambrell of Palestine. Cremation A visitation was held Sunday Memories Flowers at the funeral home. Services were April 7 at Donnelly’s Colonial Fu- 972-254-4242 Irving’s oldest funeral home neral Home Chapel with Rev. Msgr. www.brownmem.com Jerome Duesman officiating. 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