RamblerNewspapers.com January 23, 2016 50¢ Gymnasts display talent at Texas Prime Meet By Lorri Kennedy Texas Dreams club in A sold-out crowd of gymnastics Coppell. “They get to see what they enthusiasts attended the 10th annu- can become.” al Texas Prime Meet and Legendz Formerly residents of Encinitas, Classic at the Irving Convention Calif., the Winkler family relocat- Center Jan. 15-17. Participants ed to the Dallas-Fort Worth area in from gymnastic clubs throughout part to facilitate her daughter’s gym- the country converged in Irving to nastic ambitions. take part in the Region Three com- Ten-year-old Allison Gesino, a petition. Gymnasts in six skill pro- Level 5 participant at the competi- ficiency levels ranging from 3 - 10, tion, enjoyed the event. competed in the , , balance “I like it. This is my first meet with beam and categories. Texas Dreams,” said Allison, of her “For some of the kids from other freshman experience at Texas Prime parts of the United States, it’s a big Meet. A student at Wellington Ele- deal for a lot of them – especially the mentary school in Flower Mound, little ones,” said Texas Prime Meet Allison spends 18 hours a week in volunteer, Kristy Winkler, whose gymnastics training. She hopes to be daughter, Emmalie, is a gymnast at See GYMNASTS, Page 5 Irving Arts Center celebrates MLK By Matthew Pedersen or all of the challenges that lead The City of Irving presented its up to the moment, and that’s what In a warm up that would leave most people stuck, young gymnasts show incredible flexibility at the Texas Prime meet and Legendz annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Ob- we wanted to show. We wanted to Classic./ Photo by John Starkey servance, which included a large show Dr. King’s role in the March variety of entertainers, as well as on Washington and his I Have a documentary and historical foot- Dream speech, but we also wanted age showcasing the struggles and to show who he worked in conjunc- achievements of the Civil Rights tion with,” she said. Irving ISD celebrates 30 Movement. The observance, which Madden was excited to see every- took place in the Irving Arts Center one’s hard work finally come togeth- on Sunday, January 17, saw hun- er in an event that provided context dreds of community members gath- for the Civil Rights Movement. years of partnerships er in order to celebrate this year’s “I think people will leave know- Martin Luther King Day. ing more than they came knowing By Courtney Ouellette tions said. whose work was displayed around Jacqueline Madden, the director about the subject matter. I feel like An evening of praise and appre- “We know that your partner- the atrium, and the Nimitz students and script writer for the event, ex- if we inspired people, if we educated ciation was hosted by Irving ISD’s ship helps bring activities to our responsible for creating the floral ar- plained what made this year’s ob- them and taught them something Partners in Education in honor of students, to make sure that they’re rangements. servance different from those held they didn’t know, my job is done,” the program’s 30th year on Tuesday, achieving at their maximum poten- In addition to thanking the cur- in the past. she said. Jan. 19. Presented in the Irving ISD tial. You provide wonderful incen- rent ISD partners, Randy Randle, “We really wanted to go beyond The evening also included a brief Administration Building’s atrium, tives for our teachers. You come president of the board of trustees, Dr. King’s I Have a Dream speech award ceremony honoring Jan Kil- the reception and ceremony recog- together with our schools to make recognized his fellow board mem- and go into the course of events that len and the Great Days of Service nized local businesses that dedicate Irving a great community,” she said. bers for their dedication to the happened leading up to the March organization, a local charity group time and money to Irving schools. Weaver also recognized the con- schools. on Washington,” Madden said. specializing in repairing disadvan- “We are just so honored to be here tributions of students to the eve- “It’s really an honor to represent “A lot of time you get the program, taged homeowners’ property with tonight, but even more, so grateful ning’s atmosphere, including the our school board,” Randle said. “We you get the speech, but you don’t volunteer labor. for all of the ways that you partner Nimitz High School culinary stu- have a fantastic board of trustees that know all the people who worked, See MLK, Page 4 with our schools,” Leslie Weaver, dents who provided anniversary is focused on students, parents and Irving ISD director of communica- cupcakes for the event, art students See PARTNERS, Page 3 Irving declares Jan. 14 ‘Don’t Die of Doubt Day’ By Matthew Pedersen Bill Mattingly, an Irving resident ‘Don’t Die of Doubt’ has become and former Irving police officer, the American Heart Association’s very well could have been another new slogan, urging people to call 911 one of these statistics. Fortunately, if they even suspect someone is hav- his training and experience told him ing a heart attack or life threatening that he was indeed having a heart health issue. That sounds like a no attack. Without hesitation, he made brainer, if a person is having a heart the call to 911, saving his life. attack, who else would you call? Now, partnering with the Ameri- However, information published can Heart Association, he has been by the Center for Disease Control helping to spread the word that a states that only 27 percent of re- moment of hesitation or doubt can spondents are aware of all the heart be fatal, and that immediate action attack symptoms and know when is the key to surviving cardiac arrest. to call 911. This same information In recognition of this, and all that revealed that 47 percent of heart at- he has done for the City of Irving, tack deaths occur outside of a hospi- he was invited to receive an award tal, the one place best suited to treat as Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the them. The real horror of these sta- Irving City Council declared Jan. 14 tistics becomes apparent when you Don’t Die of Doubt Day. realize that 610,000 people in the Mattingly shared his story after United States die of heart disease the ceremony. every year. See DOUBT, Page 2 Page 2 January 23, 2016 www.RamblerNewspapers.com Shortage of construction workers creates opportunities for North Lake College students Students in North Lake College’s that they can’t catch up with de- framing, interior finish, electrical or program is that it’s immediately tors hire his students because they concrete-pouring class are very fa- mand, so they had no choice but to other career pathways. applicable to the field work itself,” can put them to work and they pro- miliar with the nationwide short- say, ‘Stop selling!’” Mitchell said. “One of the advantages of this Cooley said. He added that contrac- See OPPORTUNITY, Page 3 age of skilled construction workers. A recent survey from the As- They see it and live it every day be- sociated General Contractors of cause many of them already work in America revealed that 86 percent that industry. Most of the students of construction companies are hav- welcome the news as it means they’ll ing a tough time finding qualified have a chance to get a good job af- workers nationwide. As a result, 56 ter they graduate, but others worry percent of them say they will have about how the scarcity of workers to increase pay for specialty work- might affect their current employ- ers such as framers, carpenters and ers. concrete pourers. Ireta Angley, one of those students In an analysis of employment and a project manager at a company data, the association found that em- which specializes in building multi- ployment in the construction indus- unit housing, said her company has try grew by 4.2 percent in the U.S. experienced so many delays due to from November 2014 to November the labor shortage that it now is los- 2015, more than twice the rate for ing money. total non-farm employment. In a “The shortage of labor has caused statement, Ken Simonson, the asso- cost overruns in the last three proj- ciation’s chief economist, said em- ects to the point where we’ve lost ployment “would be expanding even money because not having enough more rapidly if contractors could adequately-trained workers delayed find enough qualified workers.” those projects,” she said. Angley, Sheikh Njie, a student who ex- who is studying construction man- pects to graduate with an associate agement at North Lake so that she degree next December, greets the can advance at the company, added worker scarcity as good news. that many workers left the industry “The shortage means that when I during the recession, and it has been graduate, I’ll have a paycheck and a difficult to get that experience back. well-paying job,” Njie said. “When Matt Mitchell, who has an asso- demand is high and supply is low, ciate degree in construction man- they’ll pay us a good salary. It’s good agement from North Lake and now news for us.” owns a home building company, Njie worked in the construction said the worker shortage is causing industry for 15 years before he de- “massive delays” in his business. cided to earn his degree. He said it normally takes about six Michael Cooley, dean of the con- months to build a house from start struction management program at to finish; now, it takes about a year North Lake, said most students who to deliver a new home. take his classes already are working “One of my subcontractors asked in the field, so they attend classes at my sales representative to stop sell- night to specialize in specific areas of ing houses. They are so far behind construction, whether it’s carpentry, Doubt Continued from Page 1

“On May 19th, 2014 I was at the the procedure room getting the pro- Four Seasons Resort, where I’m a cedure done. member, and I was playing racket “According to my wife, she was ball,” Mattingly said. “Then at 7:15 told that ‘this was the big one.’ I had in the morning I was playing and a stint put in; six weeks later I was noticed that I had a pain in my chest, back playing racket ball again with- and it didn’t bother me. The second out any restrictions,” he said. time that pain hit it was worse. So Mattingly offered advice to those bad that I had to leave the racket who find themselves in emergency ball court. situations like the one he survived. “I laid down and all the symptoms “Call 911, don’t die of doubt. I were there that I knew of from my didn’t die of doubt,” Mattingly said. experiences as an Irving PD officer. “911 was called, and I’m here to at- Our training told me ‘you’re having test to the fact that it works. It saved a heart attack.’ My breathing start- my life, simple as that. ed to become labored, I was getting “In my neighborhood, up in North nauseous, the sweats were coming, Irving, there are a lot of elderly peo- and I just told the guys one thing, ple and basically they worry about ‘tell them I’m conscious and breath- cash flow. Their concern is not their ing.’ That tells the EMTs I’m still health. Their concern is they don’t with them, so when they come over want to pay the exorbitant costs of here they can be prepared. They healthcare and what’s it going to then expedited me to Irving Health- cost to get there. Don’t die of doubt, care, and I believe it was 48 minutes if you feel it, if you think it, go. Your from the time they picked me up at health comes first; worry about how the Four Seasons to when I was in you pay for it later,” he said.

Former Irving police officer Bill Mattingly receives an award from Mayor Beth Van Duyne in conjunction with the City Council declaring Jan. 14, ‘Don’t Die of Doubt Day.’ / Photo by John Starkey

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The Rambler is Copyrighted 2015 972-870-1992 January 23, 2016 Page 3 Coppell website recognized with major awards During the Jan. 12 meeting, Cop- active and Visual Arts, an invita- The awards are judged nationally, the best government sites on the and integration across the Coppell pell City Council caught their first tion-only body consisting of top-tier and given to those sites that display web, the Davey Award is specifically enterprise. glimpse of two major awards cap- professionals from organizations creative excellence on the web. In for smaller design agencies. “Our goal was to implement a tured by the City’s website. Coppell- such as Disney, GE, Microsoft, Mon- determining winners, website en- “This is the third redesign of the platform that was functional and tx.gov was awarded the W3 silver ster.com, MTV and Yahoo!,” said tries are judged on the following City’s web presence since 1998,” scalable while considering overall award and the Davey silver award Naomy Jones, Director of Business factors: creativity, usability, navi- said Sharon Logan, Community content management and integra- for Best Government Website. Development for Imaginuity Inter- gation, functionality, visual design, Information Officer. “Most entities tion capabilities.” said the City’s IT “Both awards are sanctioned and active, the firm hired by the City to and ease of use. While both awards update their website more frequent- director and chief information offi- judged by the Academy of Inter- design and host the site. recognize coppelltx.gov as among ly, we were lagging in this area. We cer, Albert Gauthier. “SharePoint as knew that internet use and devices a platform and Imaginuity as devel- were continually evolving, so we opment partner were selections we Coppell residents ‘cease the grease’ looked to our analytics for a solu- are very proud of.” tion.” Since its launch in July, the new The City of Coppell does not em- coppelltx.gov has hosted more than ploy a content developer position 200,000 page views, with more by collecting used cooking oil but rather, relies on departmental than 40 percent of that traffic com- resources. SharePoint was chosen ing from tablets and mobile devices, Coppell residents continue their it can be very expensive problem to Municipal Water District) partnered as a content development and CMS illustrating the shift from traditional commitment to recycle and reuse fix. To avoid household, environ- with the Dallas County Schools Al- platform because of its flexibility desktop to mobile internet traffic. as evidenced by the amount of used mental damage, as well as a costly ternative Fuel Program, the North SOURCE City of Coppell cooking oil collected during the holi- bill, never put FOG down the drain. Central Texas Council of Govern- day Cease the Grease campaign. The For this year’s Holiday Grease ments, and the Wastewater and Coppell Public Works Division host- Roundup, several municipalities Treatment Education Roundtable COMMUNITY CALENDAR ed two locations during the holidays (the Cities of Addison, Arlington, to help protect sewer systems and where residents could “donate” Bedford, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, the environment from holiday meal Community Conversation Youth America Grand Prix their used cooking oil for purposes Duncanville, Fort Worth, Garland, grease that might otherwise end up January 23, 1 p.m. January 28-31 of recycling. More than 250 gallons Mansfield, McKinney, and Rich- washed down the drain. The Irving Arts Center is conducting an as- The world’s largest student ballet of cooking oil were collected in Cop- ardson, as well as the North Texas SOURCE City of Coppell sessment of the arts and cultural resources, scholarship competition comes to Irving pell destined for recycling into bio- as well as opportunities, in the City of Irving. Arts Center. Hundreds of talented dance diesel fuel. Residents are invited to join the conversation students ages 9-19 compete for scholar- Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) come MacArthur cadets selected at the East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery ships of more than $250,000 annually, and from meats, butters and marga- Road #103, as the center strives to learn a chance to make it to the Youth America rine, lard, food scraps, sauces, salad more about the community’s interest in Grand Prix Finals in New York City in participating in the arts and the future of the April. Schedule Varies Daily $5 at the dressings, dairy products, and cook- for leadership program arts in Irving. door ing oil. When FOG goes down the Two Cardinal Battalion Cadets historic Valley Forge for high school drain, it hardens and causes sewer have been selected as recipients of students to interact with experts on (972) 870-1992 pipes to clog. This can lead to a San- Freedoms Foundation Scholarships. citizenship, democracy, the free en- [email protected] itary Sewer Overflow (SSO) where CLASSIFIEDS Walter Veliz and Diane Bahena will terprise system, the judicial system raw sewage actually backs up into attend the Spirit of America Youth and the American political process. your home, lawn, neighborhood, Notice of Destruction of Special Education Students Records Leadership Program from April 14- The program includes thought-pro- The Irving Independent School District will destroy special education records for students and streets. Not only does this nasty 17, at Valley Forge, Pa., with confer- voking lectures, historical tours who moved from the District, graduated, and/or exited the program during the 2008-2009 and mess cause health issues, it also can ence costs and airfare covered by the and experiential workshops, all de- 2009-2010 school years. Parents or students 18 years or older who would like to have a copy run into a nearby stream or river of their records must submit a written request to Irving ISD, Attention: Records Officer, P.O. scholarship. signed to develop leadership skills which affects our drinking water. Box 152637, Irving, Texas 75015-2637 or in person: 3620 Valley View, Irving, Texas 75062. All The Spirit of America Youth and deepen an understanding of requests must be received in writing by Friday, February 5, 2016. If your pipes become clogged Leadership Program is a four-day the rights and responsibilities of en- from putting FOG down the drain, conference on an 85-acre campus in gaged citizenship. SOURCE Irving ISD State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court, Dane County Case No. 14-SC-5807 Code:30101

Opportunity American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Plaintiff Continued from Page 2 v. Javier Zamarron, Defendant duce immediately. “They don’t need company. 2013 to 2015. SUMMONS additional training and, if they do, it “I was making $3,500 every two “Lots of people are moving to is minimal,” he said. weeks, but I was working around North Texas, and they need housing. To: Cooley said the labor market is so the clock and taking my work home. We also have to build office build- Javier Zamarron, 3813 N. Belt Line Rd., #704, Irving, TX 75038 Javier Zamarron, 2313 Colonial, Mesquite, TX 75150 tight for every specialization that his I was exhausted,” Hernandez said. ings, hospitals and other ancillary students enjoy 100 percent employ- Ed Weatherford works in real es- services. They’re moving here not You are being sued by American Family Mutual Insurance Company in the Small Claims ment after they graduate because of tate and intends to get into residen- for oil and gas but instead to work in Court for Dane County, Wisconsin. A hearing will be held at Dane County Courthouse, 215 the wide variety of work available. tial construction after he finishes his banking, health care, education and S. Hamilton Street, Room 1000, Madison, WI 53703 on February 11, 2016. You must either “Most students don’t even have to degree at North Lake, also echoed appear in person at the above time and place or you must file a writtenAnswer on or before industrial insurance,” Cooley said. that date and provide a copy to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney. If you do not appear or look for a job. By the time they grad- Hernandez’s experience. If demand for new construction file an Answer, Judgment may be given to the person suing you. An authenticated copy of uate, they’re already employed,” “They are putting two people on slows down in North Texas, that the Summons and Complaint has been mailed to you at the address above via certified mail, Cooley said. “Because they already jobs where they normally would news would be welcomed by some return receipt requested. have experience, a good craftsman have five or six just to keep things in the industry. Dated this 14th day of January, 2016. can make $40,000 to $50,000 in moving. It’s slowing things down,” “We have so much going on now, Winner, Wixon & Pernitz base salary, plus overtime. That’s Weatherford said. it’s just overwhelming. To have it By: Rick J. Mundt (SBN 01002952), Attorneys for the Plaintiffs the technical side, such as carpen- “We lack qualified project super- slow down to some degree wouldn’t try and electrical work. A good en- intendents,” Angley said. “We don’t be bad because it will allow us to try-level project manager will make have enough project managers. catch up,” Cooley said. NOTICE OF MEETING $50,000 to $60,000; one with All across the industry, we have a Statewide employment figures BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION experience will make $60,000 to shortage of capable personnel, but THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 3:30 p.m. for November so far show that the CITY HALL 825 WEST IRVING BOULEVARD $70,000.” framing is the worst. You can’t find industry has not slowed down. In Students in the program learn framers. And if a job is not framed a statement, the Texas Workforce WORK SESSION – 3:00 PM – Council Conference Room more than the technical aspects of correctly, it all snowballs from Commission recently said, “The 1 Review of Regular Agenda construction – those primary jobs there.” 2 Review of Staff Procedures construction industry accounted for 3 Election of Officers such as framing, carpentry, concrete While the recent drop in oil prices more than half of November’s net 4 Adoption of Hearing Dates for 2016 pouring or plumbing. They also is causing an economic slowdown job gains with the addition of 9,000 5 Legal Advice By The Commission’s Legal Counsel As To The Role, Rules, And Jurisdiction Of The learn how to read blueprints; how to and a deceleration in construction jobs, marking that industry’s fourth Commission And Any Item Listed On The Regular Agenda schedule a project from start to fin- in some oil-dependent areas of Tex- straight month of growth.” EXECUTIVE SESSION ish; and how to estimate the mate- as, new home construction in the A big area of concern for the in- rial needed for each new house, for Dallas-Fort Worth area continues to dustry is that many experienced PUBLIC HEARING – 3:30 PM – Council Chambers example. grow at a healthy pace. According to workers are retiring. Lynne Smith- CONSENT AGENDA Cooley noted that for every work- data from the National Association 1 Approving the Building and Standards Commission Work Session Minutes and the Public Hearing Brush, acting dean of technical oc- Minutes for October 29, 2015 er doing the technical work, such of Home Builders, new building cupational programs at North Lake, as mixing the concrete and framing permits for single-family homes in said the Texas Department of Trans- INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION new buildings, “At least 10 other Midland, for example, dropped by portation recently inquired about people are working in offices, in sup- 15 percent from October 2014 to 2 BSCP1509-0003 – 902 E. 4th (Fourth) St. – Sanford Meta Est Of, Neta Mae Sanford, Nationstar NLC’s surveyor training courses. Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Generation Mortgage Company, Secretary of Housing plies, in engineering and in manage- October 2015. In North Texas, new “This is something our program and Urban Development ment. The demand for inside work- permits increased by 27 percent has discussed recently. The loss of 3 BSCP1410-0008 – 301 Thompson St. – Mayhall Betty Jo Est Of ers is higher than for those outside.” during that same period. workers in this area due to retire- 4 BSCP1403-0005 – 1420 Mayo St. – Amanda Delores White Michael Hernandez, who at 19 is Employment in the industry mir- c/o Burl D. White ments is about to hit pretty hard, younger than the average student in rors the housing data. The figures and TxDot needs to replace those This facility is wheelchair accessible and handicap-parking spaces are available. Requests for interpre- the program, said before he became from NAHB show that employment who are about to walk out the door,” tation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City a full-time student, he was doing the in residential construction in the Smith-Brush said. Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 or (TDD) 1800RELAY TX (1-800-735-2989) for assistance. job of three people at his previous Dallas area grew by 22 percent from SOURCE Dallas County Community College District Partners Continued from Page 1 teachers. It’s really a team effort. As administrators use to give out to school climate. As a result, this our partners make in our district a volunteer board member, we con- teachers for gifts as door prizes, in- program provides students the op- equates to more than $210,000. It’s tribute our time, not for recognition centives, whatever. We also help portunity to benefit from the knowl- phenomenal,” he said. or credit. Like you, our partners in contribute to a rolling cart of snacks edge and expertise of key people in Looking forward to future growth education, we get involved because that are for teachers’ rooms, just for the community,” said a note written and success, Thelma Cantu, the we care about student achievement; a nice little break for them during by former superintendent Jack Sin- partnerships in education coordina- we care about our kids living a pro- the day. gley. tor, summed up the district’s appre- ductive life after they leave our cam- “It’s a very small way that we can The district’s current superinten- ciation. puses. That drives us to serve, and give back. But from what I under- dent, Dr. Joes Parra, outlined some “Thirty years of partnerships, I know that drives you to volunteer stand, the teachers really appreciate of the measurable impact the 200 isn’t that incredible? The partner- your time and resources, and we it. We’re going to continue to grow plus partners made last year. ship program began with a handful greatly appreciate it.” that partnership, and we’re looking “Businesses large and small, faith of partners in 1986 and has grown Randle takes his dedication to the forward to it,” he said. based groups, community organiza- significantly over the last three de- district one step further. The Irving ISD’s Partners in Ed- tions working hand in hand with us cades,” Cantu said. “We appreciate “In addition to serving on the ucation program began in 1986 and at Irving ISD to offer students the the decades of service that your board, my family is also involved has grown and evolved over the de- best education possible,” Parra said. companies and groups have given with Bowie Middle School. We’ve cades. It currently boasts over 220 “Irving ISD is fortunate to be part tirelessly to our students, our teach- been doing stuff with Bowie for a partners. of a city that is dynamic and has a ers and our schools, and look for- while and officially became a part- “Participation of the business heart for service. Partners contribute ward to many more years of produc- Dr. Jose Parra shares his thanks for the ner last week,” Randle said. community in our schools is wel- more than 8,000 volunteer hours at tive collaboration to come.” many contributions made by IISD Partners “We provide cutting boards that come and necessary for healthy our schools annually. The impact in Education. / Photo by Courtney Ouellette Page 4 January 23, 2016 www.RamblerNewspapers.com Martial arts master vs. Mike Tyson in Ip Man 3 By Matt Mungle ther. He speaks only when necessary the other Ip Man movies this one corruption in local government is disrespectful or offensive. The vi- Synopsis: When a band of bru- and no movement is every wasted. has several mind blowing fighting and the community is so devot- olence is like a well choreographed tal gangsters led by a crook- Even when fighting his moves are sequences. And like the ones in the ed and dependent on its Martial Arts dance. It is refreshing to see it play ed property developer make a subtle, powerful, and focused. It is past they are mesmerizing to watch. Masters. We see Ip Man getting little out on screen. Also the character play to take over the city, Mas- like watching a painting or piece of Ip Man was the true Master of Wing aid from law enforcement. The peo- of Ip Man is one to be admired and ter Ip is forced to take a stand. art in motion. Stunning is the first Chun and Donnie Yen captures that ple of Hong Kong are not wealthy emulated. Fans of the genre are fa- Review: The first time you see Don- word that comes to mind. brilliantly. We even get to see him go and pride themselves on respect, miliar with Ip and will enjoy this nie Yen in the role of Ip Man, wheth- In this installment we find Ip Man toe to toe with Mike Tyson in a pow- morality, and community. So when one. I was instantly attracted to Yen er in this film or the prior releases fighting foes on a personal level erful brawl. Again it isn’t the skills anything opposes that, people rally when seeing him in the first film and in the franchise, you are instantly more than the physical. When the alone that are enrapturing but the together in one common spirit. it was a joy to watch him return to captivated by his quiet persona and school his young son attends faces essence of the on-screen character Ip Man 3 is rated PG-13 for se- this iconic figure. expert martial arts skills. If ever a a hostile takeover by a local mobster as a whole. quences of martial arts violence and I give it 3.75 out of 5 Grand Mas- real person seemed tapped in to the (Mike Tyson) Ip Man must step in Hong Kong in the 1950’s adds brief strong language. There is very ters. A perfect addition to the al- force of our universe it would be Ip and defend it. to the depth of story. There is little in the Ip Man franchise that ready popular franchise. Man. The most fascinating part is This causes a strain with his wife that you do not have to enjoy the who would like a bit of his time. His genre to be riveted to the character. decisions show a side of the Master MLK Ip Man was a real instructor in that is tender and touching. We see Continued from Page 1 Hong Kong during the 1950’s and a man who loves his wife and fami- later taught Bruce Lee in the 70’s. ly and his actions solidify the morals Killen thanked those who orga- some 340 income-eligible home- “This is stellar,” Punch said. “It’s His life is an example of what it and structure we have seen him in- nized the observance and those who owners with repairs. It’s some of the Irving Arts Center, and it’s Mar- means to be dedicated to a craft as still in his students. He has to prac- helped build up Great Days of Ser- the most joyful work with wonder- tin Luther King. It’s my fourth or well as the people around you. We tice what he has always preached. vice over its 14 years of aiding the ful people that I’ve ever done. Great fifth year doing the event, and it’s are used to seeing flamboyant, out- No way does this mean that the community. Days of Service of Service is an inter- really just one of the best Black His- spoken characters in the world of film is void of the Wing Chun ac- “We are honored to be recognized faith organization, traditional and tory programs I’ve ever seen.” on-screen martial arts. Yen is nei- tion that we are used to seeing. Like with this Service Award. A special diverse. We have dozens of volun- Punch values several ideals that thank you to Jacqueline Madden, teers,” Killen said. surrounded MLK and his quest for Special Events Supervisor,” Killen Though on a smaller level, Killen equality, such as peace, positivity said. “This acceptance is also for and the rest of GDS hope to impact and unity and hopes they can be felt Police investigate many others who help make this others through kindness and ser- through his music. rewarding work happen, includ- vice. “The biggest thing that’s going ing this year’s host, Plymouth Park “We wish to work together peace- on with me right now is that I try to aggravated robbery United Methodist Church.” fully to help others, in honor of Dr. stand for positivity in the music that Great Days of Service (GDS) King’s Legacy,” she said. I do. Whether I’m serving music The Irving Police Department is was transported to a local hospital began in 2002 in the Grauwyler Among the many performers who year round or Black History, I try to investigating an aggravated robbery for treatment. Heights neighborhood of southeast helped make the evening special was make sure all the music I do is very that occurred in the 1900 block of E. On Thursday, Jan. 21, Irving po- Irving. Church members and other Richmond Punch, a virtuoso violin- positive. My music is for the every- Grauwyler Road on Tuesday, Jan. 19 lice detectives were contacted by the volunteers wanted to revitalize the ist who not only performed on stage day person as well as for the concert at approximately 12:23 a.m. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investi- neighborhood’s housing and help its but remained after the proceedings hall, and I just really want to reach The victim, an employee at a con- gation regarding the victim’s stolen residents, according to Killen. to provide music to those in atten- the whole world,” he said. venience store, contacted the police car. Law enforcement officials were “In the spring for the past fifteen dance as they enjoyed refreshments after being robbed at gunpoint. The investigating a bank robbery and years, GDS has assisted a total of and slowly left the Arts Center. suspect entered the store, displayed shooting in Eufaula, Okla. that oc- a handgun and demanded the vic- curred earlier that day. The suspect tim’s car keys. The victim refused in their case reportedly committed a and the suspect went behind the bank robbery, killing the bank man- counter and began stealing mer- ager, and fled in the Irving victim’s chandise. stolen car. The suspect was later During the robbery, the suspect shot and killed after engaging law grabbed a metal baseball bat from enforcement officers in gunfire. behind the counter and used it to Detectives are working to deter- strike the victim repeatedly. He then mine if the suspect in the Oklahoma took the victim’s keys and fled the bank robbery suspect is responsible scene in the victim’s car. The victim for the Jan. 19 robbery in Irving. suffered serious head injuries and SOURCE Irving Police Department Irving experiences 11th consecutive year in crime rate reduction Irving has experienced yet anoth- associations in an effort to achieve er year of crime rate reduction for even greater success. In a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and those who fought for Civil Rights, Marquinn Middleton & the Miracle Chorale perform calendar year 2015. SOURCE Irving Police Department musical numbers at the 2016 City of Irving MLK Observance. / Photo by John Starkey The overall crime rate went down by 6.6 percent comparing Uni- form Crime Reporting (UCR) data between calendar years 2015 and 2014. This marks a record 11 con- secutive years of crime reduction in CARRIERS NEEDED! the City of Irving. In 2007, Irving set the lowest crime rate in its recorded history and has set new records ev- We currently have routes open for single copy ery year since. In the 11 years since 2004, Ir- ving’s crime rate has dropped by and home delivery. Pay between $65 and $95 more than 49 percent. This reduc- tion is represented by the 49 percent reduction in the property crime rate, a week. Signing bonus available. 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To apply send resume to Laurie, or email [email protected] For more information call 972-870-1992 [email protected]. 972-870-1992 January 23, 2016 Page 5 Gymnasts Continued from Page 1 part of a gymnastics program when at the 2008 Olympics in , Zmeskal-Burdette, a 1992 Olym- self with next year’s seating issues, enjoyed this. It started off as a two- she enters college. . pic bronze medalist and World in anticipation of an even larger au- day competition; it’s turned into a Echoing Winkler’s sentiments is Biles, who is one of the gymnas- Championships winner who creat- dience. three-day competition. It went from Anthony Duburle, a Texas Dreams’ tics world’s current stars, is a three- ed Texas Prime Meet in 2006, the “This is our 10th anniversary. We having one piece of equipment to coach. time winner of the World Champi- Legendz Classic offers gymnasts a were the very first event in the facil- two, to three to four. That’s real- “[Competitors] come as far away onships All-Arounds and is the most fun and enjoyable component to ity when they first opened the doors ly been a fun process to watch the as Kansas and New York to com- decorated American gymnast. Biles the weekend program that contrasts back in 2011,” she said. “We’ve really event grow through the years.” pete here. Coming to a meet like also is currently the female world the more demanding aspects of the this gives them a feeling of being an record holder of the most gold med- three-day competition. (972) 870-1992 elite [level] gymnast,” he said. “It’s a als won in World Championships’ “This is the part that means the [email protected] special setting that gives them more history. most to me,” said Zmeskal-Bur- OBITUARIES room to grow as a gymnast.” According to retired gymnast Kim dette, who with her husband, Chris Patsy “Patsy B” The Friday competition also Burdette, owns and coaches at Tex- Bryant grandmother and great-grand- served as a qualifying event for the as Dreams Gymnastic club in Cop- Patsy “Patsy B” Bryant, 36 year mother are daughter Susan Scott top 36 gymnasts in levels 9 and 10, pell. “Somehow I wanted to make resident of Irving, formerly of and husband Allen of Carrollton; for the Legendz Classic, a fun, en- this a unique experience. These Jackson, Mississippi, died at son John Ledyard and wife Vicki; tertaining gymnastics performance girls, hopefully, will have tons of age 82 in Irving on January 17, grandchildren Lauren Ball and that capped off the night. Qualifi- competition throughout their life, 2016. She started her life in husband J.J., Lisa Ledyard and ers for the classic were divided into and I’ll say – from my personal ex- Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April partner Angela Carver, John three groups of 12 and coached by perience – I don’t remember all of 15, 1933, where she was born to Ledyard and wife Natalie, all of two former Olympians, Kathy John- them. I remember, generally, ‘did I John and Lilla Ruth (Adams) Fort Worth; Christopher Frie- son-Clarke, Oksana Chusovitina, like it? Or not?’” Buchmann, Jr. Patsy was well drich, and Jeremy Scott and and three-time winner of the World The Legendz event featured a known in the Irving area as the wife Alyssa, both of Carrollton; Championships-All-Around, Sim- question-and-answer session with owner of Patsy B’s Craft and Col- great-grandchildren Brennan one Biles of Houston. Coaches from team captains who also shared lectible Store and Haley House and Brooklyn Ball of Fort Worth previous Legendz Classic events in- memorable stories with the audi- and is also remembered for the and Jeremy Scott, Jr. of Car- clude Olympic medalists Mary Lou ence about their experiences during many local organizations that rollton along with many special Retton, Shawn Johnson, Kerri Strug their competition days. The event she gifted with her time and tal- friends. A funeral service was and Nastia Liukin. offered an autograph and picture ent. She served as Chairman for held 11:00 am, Friday, January Johnson-Clarke is best known session with the gymnastics legends. the Heritage Society, President 22, 2016 in Brown’s Memorial for winning individual medals in Another highlight of the evening of the Downtown Association Funeral Chapel and interment both the and World was a solo dance performance from and sat on the Preservation and followed at Oak Grove Memorial Championships. The former captain dancer-actor-instructor, Chris Koe- Redevelopment Board. Patsy is Gardens in Irving. of the women’s gymnastics team at hl, of the Fox reality television pro- preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements by the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, gram (season eight), So You Think Left to cherish her memory as Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Johnson-Clarke won a team silver You Can Dance! a loving and devoted mother, 972-254-4242 medal and an individual bronze Zmeskal-Burdette, who has three medal for her performance on the children, said she is excited the DEATH NOTICES . event was at the Irving Convention Arrangements by Arrangements by A World Champion and Olympic Center, as it represents an import- Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home medalist, Chusovitina competed ant milestone in the history of Texas 972-579-1313 972-254-4242 on gymnastic teams for the Soviet Prime Meet/Legendz Classic. Union, the Unified Team, Uzbeki- “We’re very excited, because Joyce Griffin Albert “Al” Montouri stan and . She earned a I just got the word that we sold With concentration evident on her face, May 9, 1963 - Jan. 19, 2016 May 27, 1923 - Jan. 15, 2016 team gold medal in the 1992 Olym- out, entirely, so that’s awesome,” a competitor executes an uneven bar pics in Barcelona, Spain and an in- Zmeskal-Burdette said, adding that routine. / Photo by John Starkey Wesley G. Gregory Cecil Cosper dividual, silver medal in the vault, she’ll probably have to concern her- Oct. 30, 1931 - Jan. 20, 2016 Jun. 25, 1943 - Jan. 19, 2016

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If an organization wishes to have more information than the free listing offers, we will continue to offer other advertising opportunities. 972-870-1992 January 23, 2016 Page 7 University of Dallas dedicates new business school By Fredy Gonzalez and inspiring others to follow their equally important role in the lives of tomorrow’s leaders to improve their to “fulfill the vision of Eugene Con- University of Dallas dedicated the example,” said Brett Landry, inter- University of Dallas students, facul- communities all around the world. stantin who dreamt of making Uni- new and illustrious SB Hall on Jan. im dean and associate professor of ty and staff.” “We want to help show that we versity of Dallas more than another 16. The building stands three stories cyber security at Satish & Yasmin Both Satish and Yasmin are ma- can all live together in harmony and small Catholic University,” Keefe high at 570.8 feet (from the top of Gupta College of Business. jor philanthropists, supporting non- work together to make the world a said. With the construction of the the third floor) above sea level over- The private Catholic institution is profits like Primary Care Clinic of better place,” she said. new SB Hall, the vision of Mr. Con- looking the Dallas and Las Colinas a liberal arts university located on North Texas, United Way and Girl University of Dallas is setting out stantin is being fulfilled. skyline. 222 acres of land. The school boasts Scouts, in addition to making gener- An exquisite addition to UD, the a diverse student body and rigorous ous donations to UT Southwestern building is designed to fulfill the academics, as well as facilitating an Medical Center for research purpos- BW Collision Repair, Inc. needs of business students. environment that fosters close re- es. “[UD’s] Satish & Yasmin Gupta lationships between students and The building, a philanthropic en- 208 Mavis l Irving TX College of Business is accredited faculty. deavor close to their hearts, stems 972-438-6766 l www.bwcollision.com by the Association to Advance Col- The Guptas were international from a vision shared by Satish and legiate Schools of Business – a title students from India who stepped Yasmin. earned by fewer than five percent onto the UD campus in the early “It’s our dream that SB Hall and of the business schools worldwide,” ‘80s to study for their MBAs in in- the college will make a difference in said Thomas W. Keefe, eighth pres- ternational business. Since gradua- the lives of students and in the com- ident of UD. tion they have launched a successful munities those students become University alumni Satish and Yas- enterprise, SB International Inc., a part of after graduation,” Satish min Gupta blessed the University which was in the making through- said. with a $12 million donation for the out their graduate studies at UD. The Satish & Yasmin Gupta $16 million building. The enterprise now stands as the School of Business consists of more “I’d like to thank Satish and Yas- world’s leading private entity for than 17,000 graduates from 103 dif- min Gupta for their remarkable supplying and manufacturing oil ferent countries. generosity and commitment to the countries tubular goods and pipes “We hope that SB Hall and the University of Dallas. The opening of for the oil sector. college will become a global meeting this very special building starts an “The University of Dallas became ground for students of all cultures important new chapter in our uni- our first community in the United and a beacon for the entire Dallas/ versity’s history,” Keefe said. States when we moved here from Fort Worth community,” Yasmin “By giving back to the commu- India,” Satish Gupta said. “We hope Gupta said. “We are honored to help nity, the Guptas are encouraging the college’s new home will play an the University of Dallas empower Students’ cognitive functioning improves with standing at desks Do students think best when on largely regulated in the frontal brain from previous studies on school- their feet? A new study by the Texas regions, a portable brain-imaging based exercise programs,” Mehta A&M Health Science Center School device (functional near infrared said. “The next step would be to di- of Public Health indicates they do. spectroscopy) was used to examine rectly compare the neurocognitive Findings published recently in the associated changes in the frontal benefits of standing desks to school- International Journal of Environ- brain function by placing biosensors based exercise programs.” mental Research and Public Health on students’ foreheads during test- “There has been lots of anecdot- provide the first evidence of neuro- ing. al evidence from teachers that stu- cognitive benefits of standing desks “Test results indicated that con- dents focused and behaved better in classrooms, where students are tinued use of standing desks was while using standing desks,” said given the choice to stand or sit based associated with significant improve- Mark Benden, Ph.D., CPE, co-re- on their preferences. ments in executive function and searcher and director of the Texas Ranjana Mehta, Ph.D., assistant working memory capabilities,” Me- A&M Ergonomics Center. “This is professor at the Texas A&M School hta said. “Changes in corresponding the first examination of students’ of Public Health, researched fresh- brain activation patterns were also cognitive responses to the standing man high school students who used observed.” desks, which to date have focused standing desks. Testing was per- In earlier studies that primari- largely on sedentary time as it re- formed at the beginning and again ly focused on energy expenditure, lates to childhood obesity.” at the end of their freshman year. teachers observed increased atten- Continued investigation of this Through using an experimental tion and better behavior of students research may have strong impli- design, Mehta explored the neuro- using standing desks. Mehta’s re- cations for policy makers, public cognitive benefits using four com- search study is the first study not health professionals and school ad- puterized tests to assess executive subject to bias or interpretation that ministrators to consider simple and functions. Executive functions are objectively examines students’ cog- sustainable environmental changes cognitive skills we all use to ana- nitive responses and brain function in classrooms that can effectively lyze tasks, break them into steps while using standing desks. increase energy expenditure and and keep them in mind until we get “Interestingly, our research physical activity as well as enhance them done. These skills are directly showed the use of standing desks cognitive development and educa- related to the development of many improved neurocognitive function, tion outcomes. academic skills that allow students which is consistent with results SOURCE Texas A&M Health Science Center to manage their time effectively, memorize facts, understand what they read, solve multi-step prob- lems and organize their thoughts in writing. Because these functions are Parent volunteers WORSHIP WORSHIP ADS To list your house of worship in the Ram- BAPTIST bler, please contact Laurie at 972-870- 1992 or [email protected] hailed as heroes Heart of Worship Baptist Six parent volunteers from Irving Gloria Campos – Bowie Middle 2201 W. Shady Grove Rd. CHURCH OF CHRIST ISD were honored during the inau- School www.howbc.org gural Heroes Among Us ceremony John Woodard – Nimitz High Worship: 9 am Belt Line Road on Jan. 14 at Singley Academy. The School Sunday School:10:30 am Church of Christ honorees and the schools at which Liliana Gomez – Clifton Early Pastor Mike Blalock 1202 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX 75061 214-864-0635 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century they volunteer are: Childhood School. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. Jessica Kowalczyk – Davis Ele- Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. mentary School Elba Garcia, a longtime supporter of First Church of Christ, Scientist Wednesday Worship 7:00 p.m. Brenda L. Arambula – Townley Irving ISD schools, gave the keynote 2250 W Pioneer Dr., Irving, 75061 972-790-8606 Elementary School speech and presented the parents 972-253-7202 www.BeltLineChurch.com Maria Abrahan – Good Elemen- with an award. www.ChristianScienceIrving.com Sunday & Sunday School 10 am tary School SOURCE Irving ISD Wednesday 7:30 pm UNITY CHURCH Reading Room Mon-Sat 10am-1pm Unity of Irving Dial in to services: 1-857-232-0476 Sunday Morning Services: Rev. Sara Hardaway, access code 884879 9:30 AM Adult Class For inspiring programs 24/7 call: 11:00 AM Service 214-His-Work (214-447-9675) & Children’s Church Reverend Frank Pounders UNITED METHODIST and Reverend Margaret Pounders Oak Haven 210 Virginia St., Irving, Texas 75061 United Methodist Church 972-253-5083 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 unitychurchofirving.com 972.438.1431 www.oakhavenumc.org Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m Ministerio Hispano NISSI Estudio Biblico 1:00 p.m. Servicio Adoracion 2:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church 211 W. Third, 75060 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel Second and fourth Sundays Page 8 January 23, 2016 www.RamblerNewspapers.com