During the Regularly Scheduled City Again, Because If the Property Owner Irving Residents Went “Wild Council Meeting on April 17
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Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “Irving’s weekly community newspaper” April 10, 2008 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.