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Features Ms. Mature Irving Pageant recognizes senior ladies Six senior ladies vied for one Fighter Gabe Grove of the Irving of Irving’s most prestigious honors Fire Department acted as the ladies in the 22nd Annual Ms. Mature Formalwear escorts. Each of the Irving Pageant presented by the ladies answered a randomly City of Irving and the Heritage selected question posed by the Senior Center on Sep. 24. judges during this event. Irving residents Ana Cochran, A number of talented Lauretta Jensen, Bonnie Lloyd, performers, provided entertainment Martha Reynolds, Sue Borunda, between contests and throughout and Irene Sullivan had been the event. Marie “Mitty” Mohon, preparing for the pageant since Ms. Mature Irving 2003, reprised June. The ladies visited with former the dance she performed during the Ms. Mature Irvings and received talent portion of last year’s event. guidance that helped them compete Heritage Lively Tappers premiered in three categories: personality, two dance numbers, Don’t Fence talent and formalwear. Me In and You’re the Cream in My Page 2 Dan Godwin, KDFW Fox 4 Coffee. Richard Fabozzi, a “Rat Trash Bash cleans Irving Good Day anchor, acted as the Pack” tribute singer, wooed Former evening’s Master of Ceremonies. Ms. Mature Irvings and this year’s Frances Christian of Houston, the contestants adding a classical reining Ms. Texas Senior Classic, touch to the evening. Jeff Atkins, joined Mr. Godwin in officiating the a soloist for the Plymouth United Formalwear Competition. Lt. Hugh Methodist Church Chancel Choir, Harris, FEO Jay Taylor and Fire provided piano accompaniment. Continued on page 4 YWCA cooks up success at fish fry Ms. Mature Irving 2004, Lauretta Jensen is crowned by her predecessor Marie “Mitty” Mohon. Returning soldiers find

Page 5 a unique homecoming Irving High homecoming For a moment, imagine being a with your family. As you follow the soldier in the U.S. Army returning airport passageway, you turn a home from a year’s tour in Iraq. blind corner and find yourself After a 14-hour flight, you finally facing an ocean of cheering, arrive at DFW Airport carrying your clapping, women wearing vibrant most precious passions in a purple outfits and bright red hats. backpack and anticipating reuniting This is the welcome that awaited Continued on page 8

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Martin Kahn cuts dinner into small pieces for his 21-month old grand- son, Maxwell Vaughan. YWCA Irving’s Second the forecast was for rain. Luckily Annual Fish Fry surpassed for us we have a great relationship expectations, and the event raised with Northgate Methodist Church. almost $8,000, organizers So, they said we could move our Page 6 announced Tuesday. event into their large building. We Convoy of Hope “We started out with a few had an awesome silent auction. We glitches from Mother Nature,” Judy were also expecting a lot of Smith, chair of the YWCA Irving politicians, because after all it is an branch Advisory Council, said. “We election year. All of the money is thought it was going to rain and coming back to the Irving YWCA Continued on page 5 Changes coming for The Irving Rambler

Stacey Starkey Now we must face the challenge of added in the upcoming months, as will new appreciate the natural candidness of our The staff of the Rambler has been proud growing. Beginning Sep. 30, The Irving staff members, columnists and contributors. readers. to serve Irving for the past year. We have Rambler will become a weekly paper. Please let us know which changes you Thank you for your support and interest enjoyed the challenge of reporting all types Sections, features, and editorials will be like and which you don’t. We have come to in The Irving Rambler. of stories big and small. Irving Trash Bash Casino Night benefits children Unity Church of Irving hosted a Casino Night event to raise funds for Our Children’s Cleans Neighborhoods Center at Irving. A free dinner buffet, live entertainment, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invited casino games, and an auction combined to Irving residents to join the13th Annual create a memorable evening. The Heritage Trinity Trash Bash as volunteers to clean Lively Tappers performed and gave some needy areas all around the city. church members impromptu dance lessons. Cleanups began at a number of sites Participants used game winnings to buy including downtown Irving on Saturday the auction items that have been donated by 18th around 9 a.m. For safety reasons, the church members and local businesses. city provided each group that registered All proceeds from the event will be gloves, two bright green vests, and a trash donated to Our Children’s Center at Irving. picker to use during the event. Everyone who This program offers services for children with volunteered received a Trash Bash t-shirt. a wide variety of diagnoses including Participants gathered at noon in Irving neurological, orthopedic and developmental Stephen Halferty sneaks a peak at his cards while playing Blackjack. Veterans Memorial Park to report their Trash Bash volunteers separate recyclables disorders. The center also provides support accomplishments and to enjoy a lunch of hot into the proper bins. for the families. dogs, chips, cookies and cold beverages. The post clean up activities POW/MIAs included games, prizes, a bounce house and Irving’s Police Chief entertainment. Randy Boatright, a member of the KIB remembered Board of Directors, served as the event’s chairman. retires from force “This is Keep Irving Beautiful’s most Approximately 250 comrades, friends, After Chief Cannaday’s retirement, Larry durable event,” Mr. Boatright said. “This and well-wishers attended a roast in Irving Boyd, Arlington’s former Assistant Police year’s 13th Annual Trinity Trash Bash Police Chief Lowell Cannaday’s honor at the Chief, became Irving’s new police chief. provides the residents and citizens of Irving Four Seasons hotel. After a decade as Irving’s the opportunity to come down to our “Top Cop”, Chief Cannaday retired from the beautiful, new Veterans Memorial Park and force Sep. 30. actively participate in providing for a cleaner “It has been such a fabulous job for the and healthier place to live, work and play. past 10 years that it is with great misgiving Neighborhood Groups, Church Groups, that I leave,” Chief Cannaday said. “I have Employee Work Groups and Boy Scout and so many friends and this is such a good police Girl Scout Troops from across the City have department to work for. After I retire, my wife all converged in this carnival like setting with and I are going to set up a mediation practice, a single purpose in mind: to put litter and and we’re going to stay in the area. We love recyclables in their place.” Irving. We will probably cut back a little bit and spend more time playing with grandbabies and going to the coast.”

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Kathy Hawkins cell development and flowering), the 5 is your brings neighbors meets fans In this fast paced world of convenience, potassium (promotes synthesis of the amino many people have a difficult time choosing acids, and without this nutrient the plant fails together the right fertilizer for their plants. As a result, to function because the plant cannot they just give up on trying to feed their plants. produce it). Northwest Recreation Center invited the Some basic fertilizer considerations for OH! Here come the questions! Which community to attend Picnic on the Patio. your houseplant collections are: fertilizer should I buy and when should I More than 80 people, pre-registered for the *know your plant varieties, i.e. are they fertilize? Can I over-fertilize? Ok, slow down. complementary hot dog and sno cone lunch. bloomers or just green plants. Choose a fertilizer that works well with A bounce house and karaoke provided the *do the plant varieties in your collection your time management, granular verses water- event’s entertainment. require a lot of water or are they happy with soluble. You can opt to do both as long as “It is important for us to do things like drier soils you don’t overdo! this for the community, so neighbors get to *how much direct sun are your plants in Fertilize the plant according to know one another,” Della White, event *what is your soil medium? manufacturers instructions. Never, EVER, organizer, said. “People need to know that First, flowering plants require higher fertilize your plants when the soil is dry. This we are a safe haven for their kids and a place phosphorus to promote blooming. Every causes a condition called hyperplasim, which for their family to go. Family events also give flowering plant has its season to bloom and results in diminished roots, wilting leaves, the staff an opportunity to get to know the then will usually rest. After the rest, check wilted plant, and finally death. Make sure parents of the kids who play at the center.” the soil to see if it needs to be changed or your soil is slightly moist, even if you have amended. Transplant it if necessary, and then to wait a day to fertilize. resume your fertilizing program. You definitely can over-fertilize. Again, Phosphorus is the second number found follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on your fertilizer packaging. for use of their product. If you are not sure, For Example: the package will read: 15-45-5. take a couple of leaves to a trained Singer, Mark Chesnutt, meets fans and The 15 is your nitrogen (promotes growth horticulturist for diagnosis. signs autographs at the Wal-Mart located and maintains your green foliage), the 45 is Here is to Happy Growing! Grow on and North of 635. Photo provided by Pam Tolliver. your phosphorus (promotes healthy roots, Upward! Kathy’s Plant Kottage Kelsi Kenny, Tammy Butler, Kristi Kenny, and Stephen Kenny dine on the Northwest Recreation Center’s patio. Sequel Mania

Matt Mungle Additional installments are oft times with 8, Friday the 13th with 10, Nightmare Celebrate With I wonder at what point movie makers needed to keep the original film from being on Elm Street with 5. Between Michael, Jason captured the idea that they could capitalize 24 hours long, Lord of The Rings, while others and Freddie, is there anyone left to kill? Music A Tribute to off of our need for “more” and devised “The serve to show the entire life of a character, Again it comes back to moderation. Like Movie Sequel”. Rocky I - V. El Mariachi with Desperado, if it is an amazing Although 2006 is still a couple of years Still I think the key to the whole thing movie stop while you are ahead. Too bad Robert J. Brule off, with it comes Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and what has gotten out of hand is the Robert Rodriguez thought we needed more. . I haven’t been in this much anticipation wisdom to know when to make a continuance However, in a few cases part two was so The Irving Symphonic Band invites you since as a wee lad I awaited the further and when to say enough is enough. bad they had to do a third installment just to to a very special concert on Saturday, October adventures of Luke and Leia as they battled Seriously, did we need Speed 2, Weekend at try and save face. Jurassic Park 3 16th, 2004, at Carpenter Performance Hall, 7:30 the Dark Lord Vader. Bernies 2, Home Alone 2, Revenge of the succeeded. Back to the Future 3 just got p.m. What amazes me the most is the sheer Nerds 2-4 or Three men and a little Lady? In worse. Mr. Brule was the Director of the Irving number of sequels being generated. Granted, the words of Dr. Evil, “How ‘bout NO!” But in the end Hollywood knows that if Symphonic Band from 1990-2003. His over the years there have been many And speaking of the doc-ter’, this brings they make it someone will come. I am just superlative leadership and unique style still enjoyable follow-ups. The Matrix 2, me to the sequel character. Individuals that thankful that many studios know when to lives on through the band and its Desperado, T2, Empire Strikes Back, and of are so notable that not to have more movies leave left well enough alone or else we would members. Please join us for this very special course The Godfather 2 to name a few. These devoted to them would be a shame. Would have had to deal with Driving Miss Daisy’s tribute to his life. were all films that could easily stand on their we be content with only one dose of Austin Hearse. For more information, please call 972 252- own and not only continued a story line, but Powers, James Bond, Jason Bourne, Indiana With a Spin on entertainment, I’m Matt 7558 or visit www.irvingsymphonicband.com. made for a great theater experience. 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The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 Page 3 Yellow Rose competition Senior ladies shine during the hosted in Las Colinas Ms. Mature Irving Pageant Continued from page 1 The Dallas Dressage Club hosted its At the end of the evening, all of the fun lot to contribute. They are valuable people Yellow Rose I and II event at the Las Colinas and hard work came down to the presentation to have around and we should be making Equestrian Center. For many contestants, of the pageant winners. Sue Borunda won use of them and their skills, knowledge and the event was the final available qualifying Ms. Congeniality, an award voted on by her unique personalities. The pageant is event for Region 9 Great American/USDF fellow contestants. Irene Sullivan, won First challenging but it is also a lot of fun. Ladies Championship & Open Show scheduled to Runner-up. Lauretta Jensen was crowned Ms. who participate get a great pay back in terms take place at the Las Colinas site Oct. 28-31. Mature Irving 2004. The task of choosing of accomplishment. For many of the ladies, this is the first time they have been in a Dressage competition requires riders Ms. Mature Irving fell to judges: Jim pageant.” and horses to perform a series of gaits and Hollingsworth, June Spadachene, Adrian Gongra, Tena Burrell, Charles figures. Horses respond to the body signals Thompson and Tim Seib. of the rider, demonstrating natural “I really enjoyed the movements on request. Often the signals excitement and challenge of between rider and horse are imperceptible. participating in the pageant”, Ms. Judges grade specific movement and overall Jensen said. “I met new people and impressions of the rider’s and horse’s made new friends. I had a great time. demonstration. In 1912, dressage became an The audience was so receptive, Olympic sport. they were wonderful; so many Spectators are invited to enjoy the people came out to support us. I Four-year old Bogart von Jorrit PM and Region 9 Great American/USDF look forward to the challenges of Sabine Schut-Kery maneuver through the Championship in Las Colinas free of charge the upcoming year and continuing second competition of the young stallion’s beginning Oct. 28. to make memories I will hold for first tournament. the rest of my life.” In April, Ms. Jensen will compete in the Ms. Texas Senior We pay attention to the smallest details. Pageant. If she wins the Ms. Texas Senior title, she will advance to the Ms. Senior America Pageant. Pat Davenport, veteran Ms. Mature Irving pageant coordinator, is a Heritage Senior Center recreation specialist. “Ms. Mature Irving is a great forum to present senior women,” Marie “Mitty” Mohon, Ms. Mature Irving 2003; Ms. Davenport said. “It reminds Lauretta Jensen, Ms. Mature Irving 2004; and Frances the public that seniors are still here, Christian, Ms. Texas Senior Classic; adorn the stage they are vital, and they still have a following the pageant. 34th Annual JOASW Concours d’Elegance attracts Jaguar owners Jaguar owners from Texas, Oklahoma and “We have a number of cars here today Louisiana converged at the Las Colinas that have been national award winners,” Country Club for the Jaguar Owners David McDowell, event chair, said. “In other Association of the Southwest’s (JOASW) words, it is the best car in the nation in its 34th Annual Concours d’Elegance on Sep. class. The classes are broken out by different 18. body styles and different model years. Thirty-two cars competed in three Everybody is very serious about these cars. divisions: concours, driven and ‘S’ class. Gentlemen from the University of North Concours of championship cars were Texas’ One O’Clock Jazz Band come out every meticulously inspected by judges from the year and play at our concours; they add a engine to the trunk. To qualify for a first place nice touch.” award, concours cars are expected to be showroom quality or better. Cars competing in the driven division must meet a slightly more lenient standard. In the driven division the trunk and engine are not considered as these vehicles are driven regularly. ‘S’ class includes vehicles that are modified or used in racing. Highly modified vehicles demand their own class because points are deducted for The highly polished 1968 Jaguar reflects the clouds moving over- modifications in the other head. Owned by Brock and Barbara McPherson the car earned a classes. 1st place during the Concours d’Elegance.

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The Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com Page 4 Cold Stone Creamery opening benefits community Lilly Allison contest winning 26 ice cream creations their commitment to build strong kids, Cold Stone Creamery recently celebrated throughout the year. families and communities. The day proved a their grand opening with ice cream eating Owner Yon Ho donated $650 from the sweet success for both Cold Stone Creamery contests, free samples, face painting and profits of the grand opening sales to the and the YMCA. balloon art. Coppell YMCA. Ms. Ho said she wanted to Coppell YMCA Director Casey Klein Dave Morrison of Irving won a year’s partner the grand opening activities with a said that the money donated by Cold Stone worth of Cold Stone Creations in the adult group that specifically benefited the local Creamery will go straight to Teen ice cream eating contest; and Ashley community. She chose the YMCA because Programming, which offers events for youth Willeford of Coppell triumphed in the youth of its great reputation within Coppell, and such as after-school programs, teen nights, weekend events, dances, and basketball. Cold Stone Creamery ice cream is made Irving High School daily in the store, then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. The new store is located at homecoming parade 809 S. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 125 in the Valley Ranch Plaza Phase II. Ashley Willeford suffers from “brain freeze” following her ice cream eating victory. YWCA event raises funds for women’s services Continued from page 1 Sharon DeBerry, Nell Anne Hunt, Mary to support the programs we have for the kids Klinetobe, Jearlene Miller and JoAnne and their mothers.” Sherlock. Organized by the YWCA Irving The YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ Advisory Council, the fund-raiser featured a purpose is to improve and enrich the lives of fish dinner, entertainment and a silent auction all women by providing critical services and offering more than 100 donated items from removing barriers to success. We envision Irving area individuals and businesses. More a world where each woman can achieve her than 250 Irving residents participated in the dreams. As a result our children, our families, event. our communities and our future will be The “Rat Pack,” a group of Irving stronger. residents known for making similar events possible, provided all of the labor and food including 90 pounds of catfish for the dinner. “Rat Pack” members include Meredith and Pat Bolger, Marvin and Bobby Randle, Doug and Joyce Gregory, Ed and Betty Fulbright and Jack Spurlock. Members of the YWCA Irving Advisory Council include Judy Smith (chairperson), Suzanne Beeman, Helen Chaplin, Tera Hearn, Members of Irving High School’s Class of ‘68 pose during the homecoming parade on Sep. Eileen Kensinger, Jill Martinez, Kathleen Salsa dancers provide entertainment during 23. Shown above are Mike Spain, Dan MaCudy, Georgette, Marlene Steward, Dana Noble, Cathy Whiteman, Barbara Cardwell, the dinner. Morgan, Linda and Mike Roger, Driver Class of ‘73. Photo provided by Pam Tolliver. Dining Out Dining Out presents restaurants and eateries in the Irving area. If you like to advertise in this section, call 214-675-6493.

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Mim Davis, throughout the event. Local dentists Dr. J. Don George, Senior Pastor of changing experience for many of the Media Director For Calvary Church’s Irving volunteered dental screenings and over 50 Calvary Church, is a long time supporter of volunteers throughout the day. Some were Convoy of HopeTM Event abscessed teeth were treated. Doctors the Convoy of HopeTM’s mission. not aware at the number of disadvantaged Calvary Church partnered with Convoy provided free medical screenings and 64 “This is an exciting opportunity for us people in their neighboring communities. of HopeTM in an outreach of love to people in community organizations provided services to do something positive to combat the Others were amazed at their own emotional the city. And as the organization is aptly and information to those attending. growing problems plaguing our community,” response during this event as God broke their named, thousands of area residents received Volunteers served over 12,000 hotdogs, Dr. George said prior to the event. “All who hearts and filled them with compassion for far more than groceries – they received hope. chips, drinks and desserts, provided over 400 come will be greeted with open arms and will those less fortunate. During a bright and sunny day, haircuts, and bagged two semi-trucks full, be given nourishment for both body and soul. Expectations were exceeded above and previously threatened by hurricane rains from over 70,000 pounds, of food and supplies for Throughout this event, each person beyond all that we could imagine. The lives the south, 10,845 children and adults attended the guests. Calvary Church of Irving, in attending will be genuinely regarded as a of those who participated in this outreach an exciting outreach at Calvary Church’s new partnership with local businesses and guest of honor. We will do everything not only received food but also hope and location. Guests began lining up hours community organizations had over 750 possible to make a difference in their lives.” love. Calvary Church will continue to reach before the gates opened. Shortly after the volunteers mobilized. The goal of the Irving Convoy of out to those attending that requested event opened at 9:00 a.m. HopeTM outreach was to serve at least 10,000 additional care and help. This is an outreach Saturday, the streets people in Irving by meeting some of their that continues beyond a one-day event as surrounding the site, most basic needs. It was exciting to see this trained volunteers continue to serve the including the interstate, goal met. Volunteers generated an atmosphere guests in the weeks and months to come. were backed up for miles. of love and compassion throughout the day Convoy of HopeTM, a 501(c)(3) non- Families were not as they reached out to the guests and profit organization, for more information visit deterred by the heavy traffic. connected with them. This was a life- www.convoyofhope.org. Several people parked in surrounding areas then walked to the event on Calvary Hill. Thousands of individuals in need of food, Margaret’s Corner help and encouragement assembled at the Convoy of HopeTM outreach. Calvary Church provided buses to pick up and drop off over Hi Irving! 1,500 people who gathered Calvary Church’s Convoy of Hope was Have you read the two platforms? Call at Irving Middle Schools. a great blessing and a big success for the each party for a copy, or go on-line, or go to Irving’s mayor, Joe Kingdom of God. 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The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 Page 7 USS Enterprise Crew gathers for reunion

In 1960, the United States Navy attendees were “plank owners”. Not an the “Gray Ghost of the Pacific Coast” during assembled some of the brightest young men official Naval term, a plank owner is a World War II was the last ship to have the in the country to serve on the USS Enterprise crewmember severing on a ship when it was name before we had it. We are working now CVN-65, the first nuclear powered aircraft commissioned. to raise money for a fund to save the ship carrier in the world. Many of the engineers During the reunion, attendees swapped when it is de-commissioned. I don’t know if and specialists required to operate the cutting stories and relived some of the most we will be able to do it or not. The Midway edge technology arrived on board while the significant moments in Naval history. One of took eight million dollars to save her. We have ship was still in dry dock. the reunion’s most popular attractions was a long way to go but we have a few years to Today, 44 years later, former the memorabilia room, which included work on it. The USS Enterprise is scheduled crewmembers of the USS Enterprise, also artifacts from the ship’s launch through to be de-commissioned some time between know as “The Big E”, gathered in Irving for present day. A ship’s store sold USS 2013 and 2016.” their 20th reunion. Enterprise and naval merchandise. Launched from Newport News All of those who served on the USS Participants also toured the Sixth Floor Shipbuilding on September 24th, 1960, the Enterprise both as the ships company and Museum, Dallas’ arts district, and watched USS Enterprise was commissioned USS Enterprise former crew members, Aley air group and their families were invited to the Mesquite Rodeo Semi-Finals. November 25, 1961. More than 900 designers Svincov and Wayne Tibbs, swap stories with attend the reunion. Founded by former sailors “We get together to renew old ties and created 2,400 miles of blue prints in the ship’s Enterprise Command Master Chief (SS/ who worked in the nuclear plant, many of the friendships,” Norm Strong, chairman of the planning stages. At 1,123 ft long, 250 ft tall, SW) Robin Spelman. U.S.S. Enterprise (CVAN/CVN-65) weighing 93,000 tons fully loaded, and association and plank owner, said. “We stay traveling up to 30+ nautical miles per hour, Returning soldiers greeted in style in touch with the ship. Every year since 1994, the USS Enterprise remains one of the most we have awarded at least one $1,000 formidable weapons in the Navy’s arsenal. “The Big E” has played a significant role Continued from page 1 We got hugs and kisses as we welcomed them undergraduate scholarship to a member of world affairs including the Cuban Missile returning Army and Marine personell back. For many of the ladies out there, it was the organization or a family member. We also Crises, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the war Saturday morning. really important that the soldiers know we administer the USS Enterprise fund which with Iraq. Currently the USS Enterprise is DFW Airport and several area Red Hat support them.” controls the Paul Akers memorial scholarship undergoing a 9-month upgrade at Newport Society Chapters joined forces to create a The Red Hat Society is a non-profit named for the youngest sailor killed in the News, Virginia. homecoming over 250 young soldiers will organization that encourages women around 1969 fire onboard the ship. When the ship If you would like to find out more about never forget. the country to enjoy life. Members over 50 went through its last modernization they the USS Enterprise or the U.S.S. Enterprise As the soldiers continued walking years old are easy to spot wearing their included an Enterprise room. This room traces (CVAN/CVN-65) association, visit toward the exit, yellow roses, candy, flags, signature red and purple attire. Younger the history of the ship. We are the eighth www.cvan-cvn-65.org. fruit, cookies, and drinks were pressed into members wear lavender outfits and pink hats. ship of the line to carry the name. The CV-6 their hands. Hugs, kisses, handshakes, and Currently, 13 chapters are based in Irving. words of welcome and encouragement were The tablecloth is white…symbolizing lavished on the returnees. the purity of their intentions to respond to Outside, in a parking lot across from the their country’s call to arms. Remember! terminal, more Red Hatters, DFW Airport The single red rose in the vase reminds employees, and the Army PAP greeted us of the families who loved them. soldiers and their families with a hamburger Remember! and hot dog lunch complete with chips and The red ribbon tied so prominently on soda. Flamboyantly dressed ladies invited the vase symbolizes the closeness that we soldiers to join in line dancing as the Keith shared. Mitchell Band gave a live performance. Remember! “We went out to welcome soldiers home The lemon on the plate is to remind us from Iraq; they came straight in from Kuwait,” of their bitter fate. In Memoriam Remember! Mitty Mohon, Queen Mother of Red Hat Author Unknown There is salt upon the plate…symbolic Society chapter 8634 know as the Frisky Foxy As you entered the dining room this of their families’ tears. Jewels. “It was the most moving experience evening, you may have noticed a small table in Remember! that I have ever had. We all got choked up a place of Honor. Please let me explain. The The glass is inverted…they cannot just to see them. We were so proud of them. military caste is filled with symbolism. toast with us tonight. They have been over there fighting for us The table is set for one…allow that ‘one Remember! and keeping our country safe. It was an to represent all’ of our ‘sisters and brothers’ The chair is empty…they are not here. experience you only get if you go out to the who are not with us tonight. Remember! Remember! airport and greet them. Those men were just totally blown away by all of us Red Hatters. Red Hatter Betty Edwards, a.k.a. The Cookie They told us they just couldn’t believe it. Queen, welcomes a soldier home with a sweet treat.

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