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Obituaries Page 9 THIS Fire Page 3 Irving’s Got Milk Seeking volunteers Movie Times Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 WEEK Puzzles Page 11 Dog attack ignites debate on city’s current animal ordinances By Jess Paniszczyn the family’s home. “It was the Sunday before A neighborhood game of bas- Shane suffered eight lacera- Spring Break and we were sup- ketball turned to tradgedy when a tions to his neck and head, dam- posed to go eat with my parents in stray ball led eight-year-old Shane age to his trachea and carotid ar- an hour,” Kristi said. “One of his McKenzie into the path of an Akita tery. He also had a large knot on friends came up and said Shane mix on March 11. As Shane chased the back of his head. Following had been bit by a dog and he’s lay- the ball into the front yard of the surgery, Shane’s life was threat- ing face down. It was very scary. I Akita’s owner’s property, the dog ened by infection and the possibil- just started shaking. Walking up attacked catching Shane by the ity of a stroke. Quick action and to that scene and seeing him was throat. Shane’s friends ran to tell interviention by people close to the terrible. I just thought, ‘Shane, you his mother, Kristi, what was hap- attack and excellent medical care are going to die.’ See DOG, Page 2 pening just a few houses away from saved Shane’s life. Family hosts cat Easter party By Jess Paniszczyn The hippest cats around know that the best place for homeless felines to spend Easter is in the DFW Humane Society. For the past four years, Sheila and Rusty DeWitt have hosted an Easter party complete with gifts, toys, treats and a donation in memory of their cat, Bisket, who they adopted from the DFW Humane Society in 1993. Bisket thrived in his forever home until his death in 2003. Today, the traditional Easter cat bash allows pet lovers to con- tribute to the animals’ welfare and provides those who have lost pets a meaningful way to memorialize their love. “With a shorter time period this year, because Easter came ear- Back in the game, after surviving a dog attack, surgery and a week Guarding the good stuff, one of the DFW Humane Society’s cats lier we had to work harder to get in the hospital, Shane plays basketball with friends in his own lays claim to a basket of treats. See PETS, Page 3 front yard. CommitteeCommittee mamayy recommendrecommend mandatormandatoryy petpet reregistrationgistration By Jess Paniszczyn “The staff first presented the tration fee to the veterinarians’ of- of this data, because we don’t cur- families next year if this law goes The Animal Services Advisory proposed ordinance earlier this fice, it would pay them for their rently have the staffing to do that. into effect, will all have to be reg- Committee is currently drafting a year to the Animal Services Advi- employees’ time. The staff proposed outsourcing that istered. It would be weird if one of proposed pet registration ordi- sory Committee, which is a seven “It may simply be that if you work. We could hire a company to the shelter employees types all of nance to present to the city coun- member council appointed board. own a dog or cat in the city of Irv- enter all the data, send the re- your information in, and it was cil. If the city council approves the They have now discussed it twice. ing, you are responsible for regis- minder notice every year, send late never sent to the outsourcing com- ordinance, pet registration would The committee normally meets tering it as in most cities in North notices when necessary and mail pany paid to register pets. be required for all Irving dogs and every third month, but this topic Texas. There has been a fee sched- pet owners the steal tag for the pet “It looks like the Advisory cats. is important. The Advisory Com- ule discussed. The staff proposed for a fee. Committee is headed down a path “The Health Department’s mittee is getting a clearer focus on $10 for a sterile animal and $20 “Through research, we found where the registration would not staff has been working to present how they would like to move for- for a non-sterile animal. I think the there is an Attorney General’s be outsourced. They will probably a pet registration ordinance to the ward and finally recommend committee believes that is on the opinion that really makes recommend that the fees that come council. Staff can’t pass an ordi- something to the full city council. high side. outsourcing difficult. A person at in from this program pay for a sec- nance, only the city council can,” The seven members are doing re- “In their last meeting, the Ad- the city’s shelter adopting a pet retary. We have to charge a cost for public health manager John Teel search on their own. They are re- visory Committee discussed a three could not have the shelter send in the service, because there is a cost said. ally working really hard. tiered fee structure. Of course this the pet registration information. to the city for providing the ser- “The Advisory Committees is not final. They discussed $3 for That cannot be done under current vice,” he said. Irving Rambler $0.25 seems to want the simplest pet reg- a micro chipped animal regardless state law. A local government can- “We don’t know how many istration that we could write a law of its breading status, $5 for a ster- not share rabies certificate data domestic dogs and cats are in Irv- about, nothing real complex. For ile, non-micro chipped animal, and with a non-governmental entity, ing. The simplest formula is to take example, it would not make it $10 for a non-sterile, non-micro which would be the private, your human population and divide mandatory that Irving’s veterinar- chipped animal,” he said. outsourcing company. it by four. There are roughly ians participate. There is no way “The staff also brought up the “The 2,000 animals we think 200,000 citizens in Irving, so there if you gave a portion of the regis- concern of who would type in all the city shelter will send home with See MANDATORY, Page 3 CITY NEWS www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” April 12, 2007 DoDogg attackattack mamayy influenceinfluence ordinancesordinances,,, affectaffect dodogg oownerswners forfor yyearsears

Continued from page 1 “After they got the dog off “Shane’s voice used to be re- mares, Shane, Dale and I. John Teel, public health man- long as it cannot get to a sidewalk, Shane, another child’s father ally loud. You could hear him on “He went down there, because ager, explained that the city takes street, and alley or leave the prop- picked Shane up and moved him the next block. When he laughs he just wanted to play basketball. dangerous animals very seriously. erty. That dog was tethered to the back into the yard where they had now, it is just all air. He used to As soon as he came back home, his “This particular dog would front of the home. Our investiga- been playing. The ambulance get in trouble in school for laugh- daddy bought him a basketball fall into the category called ‘dan- tion has revealed that the attack came, and Shane was talking the ing. The doctor said that his voice goal, so he doesn’t have to leave gerous dogs.’ Irving has a pretty occurred well up into the front yard whole time. After surgery, he was might come back. There is a nerve our house to play. good Animal Control Chapter. It on private property by a dog that incubated for two days. He was in by the trachea that may be perma- “I don’t even like dogs. I want has a reasonably good dangerous was legally tethered. the hospital a week,” she said. nently damaged. He now he has a every dog gone to tell you the truth. dog law in it. From everything I “It is usually a key issue of “At Children’s Medical Cen- bald patch on the back of his head You never know any dog, even a know of the actual incident, the where did the bite occur. If it was ter, the doctors said they were just where he hit it. I’m hoping his hair little dog can be tricky. The police owner of the large Akita mix was on private property in a manner going to go in and explore. Later grows back. Other than that, today told me that dog had bit people on not violating an Irving law when that was not illegal, it is typically they said they were glad they did, he seems okay. two other occasions,” she said. the dog severely injured the child, difficult to get a dog declared dan- because they had to repair his ca- “I already feel like I have for- Shane’s father, Dale, hopes biting him repeatedly in the gerous in that incident. It is not rotid artery. The cost for Shane’s gotten a lot of it. I dealt with it. this incident will encourage new throat,” Mr. Teel said. illegal in Irving or in Texas to buy care is $96,000. We don’t have in- And now I don’t want to remem- laws which will protect other fami- “In the current law, which is a dog for property protection and surance, ber it. Well all still have night- lies in the future. to some extent based on state law, even to have it trained to attack “I am still shocked an amazed we can take the owner of any dog people. by the whole thing. I didn’t know that bites a person or even a dog “There will not be a danger- you could tether a dog in the front that attacks another dog or cat if it ous dog hearing in this case, be- FFatalityatality accidentaccident TTuesdauesdayy yard like that. I had never thought is off of the attacking dog’s prop- cause the owner gave the dog up much about it. To have a dog on a erty and the complaining family to to us for euthanasia. The dog was At 11:27 a.m. on 04-10-07, offic- when the motorcycle struck the left runner chain where it can go from a dangerous dog hearing. A three fist reported as a chow. However ers responded to a reported major side of the truck. Both vehicles one end of the yard to the next out member board appointed by the the confirmation and hair was that accident at the intersection of Sec- came to rest on the northeast cor- where kids are playing is pretty city manager hears the case. The of an Akita. But I have never seen ond St. and Hastings involving a ner of the intersection with the dangerous,” Mr. McKenzie said. staff tells them everything we know an Akita that was solid black. So motorcycle and a pick-up truck. truck facing south in the north- “I have been talking to the city and gives a recommendation to the presumption is that is was an Investigators state that the motor- bound lane. Mr. Quesinberry was and the city council about the laws. declare the dog dangerous or not Akita, black Sheppard cross. It was cycle, a red 2005 Honda CBR- transported by ambulance to A big dog should be kept in the to declare the dog dangerous. The 130 pounds, it was a huge animal. 600RR driven by Daniel Parkland Memorial Hospital back yard or the owner should be dog owner and the complainant I am very surprised that it was not Quesinberry (20) of Irving, was where he died from injuries re- close by. Most people don’t let their have an opportunity to testify. a fatal attack. Injuries to the throat eastbound on Second Street from ceived in the accident. The driver kids go anywhere they want, and “If the board declares the dog and head are always scary. O’Connor Rd. and the pick-up, a of the pick-up was not treated for they shouldn’t let their dogs either. dangerous, they can exclude the “The Animal Services Advi- gray, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado any injury. Investigators state that “Shane speaks like he has lar- animal from Irving forever, they sory Committee is working on a driven by Mike Huron (70) of speed (motorcycle) and failure to yngitis. If he tries to scream or can issue a destruction order, tethering ordinance revision. I Powell, was northbound on yield right of way (pickup) could shout, a lot of times it comes out which is appealable, they can al- think within the next two months Hastings crossing Second Street be possible factors in the accident. as a high-pitched whistle. He will low the owner to keep the dog in a you will see the tethering ordi- probably need to have plastic sur- special pen with side walls, floor, nance go back to the city council Irving Fire Department gery. Every time he goes some roof with a special gate and lock, with some fairly strong recommen- where people stare at him and ask in addition to 100,000 insurance dations to limit the way a person Activity summary Apr 5 - 11, 2007 him questions and he doesn’t like policy and a sign on the front warn- can tether a dog and the circum- Irving Fire Department responded to 212 incidents. that. He is afraid to go to sleep at ing of a dangerous dog, and on and stances under which an owner can night. Once he does go to sleep, on. tether a dog. The Fire incidents Medical calls he usually wakes up between two “We do have good law. Typi- “There are 160 to 180 bites per 59 Miscellaneous Fire 19 Major Accidents and tree o’clock in the morning cally we have four or five danger- year that are reported, which we and Rescue Calls 43 Major Medical and wants to sleep with us. ous dog hearings a calendar quar- investigate. We know there are 2 Structure Fires 19 Heart Attacks “A guy from my work is orga- ter. more bites in Irving. Typically 1 Special Operations 26 Difficulty Breathing nizing a fundraiser for Shane. He “The staff will be bringing those that go unreported are in 1 Vehicle Fires 19 Trauma Related went to the Boxcar in Cedar Hill forth more strict dangerous dog family or in home bites. When 23 CPR Situations where he likes to hangout. I guess law that gives the city more pro- there is a dog or cat bite, that inci- Comments: they do a lot of fundraising, so they active authority in the next two to dent should be reported to Animal 04-05: Two structure fires. First was found to be a cooking fire by first arriving crew. Second was found to be a shorted out heating unit motor. First arriving crews said they would be glad to do a three months,” he said. Services as soon as possible. After mitigated scene and disregarded all incoming on both incidents. benefit for Shane. They are plan- “Right now the law is reactive. hours, 911 dispatch will send the 04-09 : Major accident with significant damage requiring 20 minute extrication. H8 ning a crawfish boil and auction You wait for an attack on a cat, dog on-call officer to fill out a bite re- wynch used, in addition to chocking, to help stabilize vehicle during extrication and on May 6 at 2:00 in the afternoon,” or human. After the attack is done, port while it is all fresh on your rescue. ME, E3, and T8 also on scene. he said. we can have a dangerous dog hear- mind. They will get the biting ani- ing. The problem is the damage is mal in observation for 10 days. already done. Sometimes citizens Either the owner will pay for the warn us about a particular dog be- animal to be observed by a vet, fore it hurts somebody. If we had a which can be expensive, or it will little bit tighter ordinance, there come to the city’s animal shelter are ways we could assess an ani- for observation, which costs $100,” mal before it hurts an animal or he said. human. “The odd thing about the at- Advertise in tack you are referring to is that Advertise in Irving’s current ordinance estab- The Irving Rambler lishes that it is legal to tether a dog Call 214-675-6493 in a front yard with no fence as

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Continued from page 1 registered, one of the advantages and county shelters is the inability of a neighbor is now at the shelter its real owner fairly quickly. Com- are about 50,000 combination dogs would be that the first impound- to find an owner in the number of looking for it. We don’t want to pliance would be mostly voluntary. and cats. At this time, we are not ment fee of $15 would be waived. days the pets are kept. We typically have to explain that we took care There would be no way for us to recommending the registration of In other words, the first trip home keep animals seven to nine days. of their pet, kept it for the required knock on the doors of 30,000 ferrets or any other kind of animal. would be free. “It is not terrible to adopt out number of days, adopted it to a lov- single family homes and 60,000 “If your pet ever got out, we “The reason to register pets, someone’s previously owned dog ing family and now it is gone for- apartments. It would only be could seven days a week, 24 hours put the steel tag on their collar and or cat. That is not a sad thing, like ever. proactively enforced when animal a day check the pet registration da- microchip them is just to get them euthanizing it. But we don’t even “With the pet registration or- services has a reason to be at your tabase and with that information home. We want to get lost pets want to adopt animals to a happy, dinance and a lot of compliance, home and check on your pet,” he we could ring your door bell be- home. Our animal services super- new family only to find out a day we could get a dog or cat back to said. fore we ever took your dog to our visor, Fred Sanderson, has some or two later the owner who had shelter. We want the pet to go back data that indicates the number one been on vacation for the past two to you right then. If the pet were reason pets are euthanized at city weeks while the pet was in the care ELECT Margaret’s Corner Hi Irving! cleaning products in a secure us have been touched by this dis- place, far away from little ease either directly or indirectly by I hope your Eas- hands. We all know that poisoning someone we know and love. ter celebration from household cleaners is a real Please call Event Chair Emma was blessed and danger, but one that we can elimi- Petty at 972-432-3600 or 972-822- warm even nate. 4452. She can also be reached via though it was a Please mark your calendar for e-mail at emmapetty@cousins Pol. Adv. Paid for by Rose Cannaday Campaign, Moose little chilly on Easter morning. May 4 - 5. The annual Relay for properties.com. Praying to make a Stovall, Treasurer 104 W. Northgate, Irving, TX 75062 This week I want to continue Life gathering will be at Irving difference. talking about the dangers of many School Stadium. It is an all night common household cleaners as event beginning on May 4 at 7:00 God Bless You. well as many personal care p.m. and ending May 5 at 7:00 Attend Church Sunday. Read the newspaper products. The data I’ve read links a.m. It is designed to raise money Margaret Lopez is an indepen- laundry detergents, bleach, house- and awareness for cancer. You can dent writer for the Irving Rambler. An online at hold cleaners and pesticides to cer- come and go or stay all night. The Irving resident for more than 12 years, tain types of cancer. time passes quickly and it is cer- she and her husband have been mar- ried for more than 40 years and have www.irvingrambler.com Thank God for all the research tainly for a worthy cause. You can four daughters and four grandsons and resulting progress on Cancer also contribute to the American through the years. But even though Cancer Society. At the relay, you we are finding better ways to treat can light a candle (liminaria) in Cancer and even get rid of it in memory and recognition of loved some cases, we haven’t figured out ones who fought this disease or are how to prevent it. Until that hap- still fighting today. The opening pens, we can just try our best to ceremony is very emotional and make healthy and safe decisions rewarding for everyone. So call for ourselves and our your friends at work and church families. Current data indicates and school and get a group to- that cancer rates are still rising for gether to support this cause. Let’s both adults and children alike, so get out there and raise some money try to choose natural alternatives for cancer research and show our when you can and keep all your support. I dare say the majority of The DFW Humane Society

Animals Presently Residing Bella & Bosley Snoopy

Breed Breed Basset Hounds Dalmatian Mix Sex Sex Male / Neutered Female Weight Weight about 45 lbs. about 10 lbs. each. Age Age Comments: Bella about 2- 3 months Comments: 2 and 3 years and Bosley are Color Snoopy is very Color looking for a home White with Black sweet and playful. Tri together if possible. Reason for She loves every- Reason for They are both Surrender one! Surrender housebroken, good Found as a stray. Child has with kids and other allergies pets.

Holly Dixie

Breed Breed Himalayn Domestic Long Sex Hair Female / Spayed Sex Weight Female / Spayed about 9 lbs. Weight Age about 5 lbs. 2 years Comments: Age Comments: Dixie Color Holly is very about 5-6 months is very sweet and Seal Point sweet. She was Color playful. She is Reason for brought in with Kit Dilute Calico good with other Surrender Kat and they Reason for cats. Family member would love to be Surrender allergic adopted together if Found as a stray. possible

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April 14 PTA Spring Confer- and volunteers are expected to at- Show at 10:00 a.m. in the Family vited to join our new support group [email protected] or ence - Parents and teachers from tend the informative workshops, Life Center located at 211 W. 3rd called, “Faces of MS”. Let’s share online at www.irvingchamber. 3 counties, including 17 school dis- annual business meeting, and Street in Irving. our experiences together from com. tricts, converge on Shadow Ridge awards and dinner gala. Clothes for the style show will 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Middle School in Flower Mound For on-site registration infor- be provided by Chapter Two of Irv- Jaycee Center for the Arts, 2000 Nokia, Sam’s Club, North Lake for the 2007 Area 16 PTA Spring mation, please go to ing. Craft items will be available West Airport Freeway,Irving. Con- College, Keep Irving Beautiful Conference. Area 16 includes Ar- www.area16pta.org and download for purchase and there will be door tact: Renee Walker 972-253-1010 and Friends - Team Up to Offer gyle ISD, Aubrey ISD, Carrollton- the registration form or contact prizes. Tickets are $10. Proceeds [email protected]. Irving Residents Earth Day Week Farmers Branch ISD, Callisburg Susanne Hutchinson at will be given to Wesley Inn, a mis- Shredding of Personal Papers, E- ISD, Coppell ISD, Denton ISD, [email protected]. sion outreach for Sunrise Fellow- April 14 YMCA Healthy Kids Recycling of Electronic Equipment Gainesville ISD, Irving ISD, Krum ship. The Wesley Inn program be- Day - The event is designed to cel- and Great Music! ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, Lewisville April 14 Brunch and Style gan in 1997, designed to provide ebrate healthy living, encourage Contact: Bob Horton, MS, ISD, Little Elm ISD, Pilot Point Show - Sunrise Fellowship of First services to adolescent pregnant kids and families to get excited KIB Administrator, 972-742-2421 ISD, Ponder ISD, Sanger ISD, United Methodist Church of Irv- girls or mothers ages 14-20 with about physical fun and activity, and or [email protected] Valley View ISD, and Walnut Bend ing cordially invites all ladies to one or two children. Temporary get out and play. YMCA Healthy ISD. More than 100 PTA leaders the Tenth Annual Brunch and Style housing is combined with support- Kids Day annual event includes April 19 Green Event - Nokia, ive services to enable the young activities such as: games, educa- Nokia Siemens Networks, the City parents and their child(ren) to live tional activities and watch live of Irving’s Keep Irving Beautiful as independently as possible. The demonstrations on nutrition and program, Hobi International Elec- goal of this program is to facili- exercise; health screenings; home tronic Recycling, SHRED Docu- tate the movement of these young and car safety; fingerprint identi- ment Destruction, North Lake Col- families into permanent, stable fication; register for YMCA year- lege, Sam’s Club and Waste Man- housing with twenty-four (24) round activities and summer pro- agement are teaming up to provide months. For further information, grams, such as day camp, sports an easy and convenient way for contact Marnie Monty at 972-986- camps and more. Irving residents to recycle their old 1570 or Mary Lou Niethamer at electronic equipment and recycle 972-252-3075. April 17 Irving Democratic paper. At the North Lake College Club - Irving Mayor Herbert Gears site, they can also listen to some April 14 Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to discuss immigration and very cool live band sounds. All Gala! - The Las Colinas Sym- the steps the city has taken to ad- events venues are Official KIB phony Orchestra celebrates its dress criminal illegal aliens at the Green Events sites boasting exten- 2006-2007 Season with the ever Irving Democratic Club meeting at sive litter abatement and EZ-recy- memorable music of Andrew Lloyd 6:30 p.m. at Soila’s Mexican Res- cling arrangements from 7 a.m. to Webber. Tickets are priced at $20, taurant 2742 N. O’Connor Blvd. 6:30 p.m. $30, $40, and $50 and are avail- Illegal immigration has been Irving residents are encour- able by telephone (972-252-4800), a subject of discussion by the Irv- aged to bring in their hard-to-re- fax (972-252-4877), web: ing City Council, which has taken cycle electronic items and personal www.lascolinassymphony.org or the position to support the Irving confidential papers they wish to be email:[email protected]. Police Department’s cooperative shredded. Spend an evening with the Las approach with Immigration and NOTE: SHREDDING IS Colinas Symphony Orchestra and Customs Enforcement in dealing OFFERED ONLY AT THE guest vocalist Terri Hansen, Nat with illegal immigrants in Irving NORTH LAKE CAMPUS AND Chandler, Stephanie Riggs, and jail. ONLY FROM 11: 00 A.M TO Sam Presley. The evening will be The Irving Democratic Club 3:00 P.M. filled with such Webber meeting is open to the public. Sam’s Club, 1213 Market- greats as “Don’t Cry for Me Ar- There will be a $5.00 enchilada place (635 and Macarthur Drive), gentina”, “ All I Ask of You”, dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the meet- Irving and North Lake College, “Memory”,“U.N.C.O.U.P.L.E.D.”, ing to begin a 7:00 p.m. To RSVP, 5001 north Macarthur Drive, Irv- “Tell Me On Sunday”, and “Sun- call 972-650-1510 ing set Boulevard.” For larger quantities of elec- For more information on the April 18 Women’s Alliance tronic equipment, please contact Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra Luncheon Craig Boswell of Hobi Interna- visit www.lascolinassymphony.org Location: La Cima Club at Will- tional of Dallas at 214-951-0143 iams Square / 5215 N. O’Connor to pre-arrange pick ups. Hobi In- April 14 Faces of Multiple Scle- Blvd. #2600, Irving ternational will be providing the rosis - Chronic progressive or re- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. electronics (only) collection and lapsing remitting, we have Mul- Speaker: Karen Borta, News An- recycling services for this event. tiple Sclerosis. Young or old, wheel chor for CBS Channel 11 chairs, walkers, canes, or walking Cost/person: Members: advance April 20 Irving Heritage Soci- we have Multiple Sclerosis. $15 or $25 at the door ety to Host Third Annual Fish Whether you’ve just been diag- Prospective Members: advance Fry - The Irving Heritage Society nosed or have lived with MS for $20 or $30 at the door. will host its 3rd Annual Fish Fry years and years we want you at our Send RSVP’s to: Kari Heinzen 5:30 p.m. until dusk at 500 Farine. support group. All of you are in- / 214-217.-484, via email: The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 April 12, 2007 Page 5 IIWC purse auction raises funds and awareness Provided by Monica Ellington featuring evening bags donated by of auction items including an quest to develop unbreakable IIWC is proud to have been The Irving International The First Lady of Texas Anita autographed copy of the poem bonds of sisterhood that deliver able to share its first anniversary Women’s Consortium (IIWC) re- Perry, Senator Eddie Bernice- “Caged Bird” by Dr. Maya breakthrough results. As such, we with so many diverse and wonder- cently presented its first annual Johnson, State Representative Angelou. celebrate this feminine energy and ful women and with succinct Influence of the Purse auction, Linda Harper-Brown, and local drive by offering a fund raising movement take another step in our which raised $7,800 to develop celebrity Gloria Campos. In addi- The methodology behind the purse experience that celebrates women efforts of enriching communica- educational, mentoring and lead- tion, the event held at the Las auction exemplifies the belief that across the U.S. and their accom- tion, understanding and collabora- ership programs for the women of Colinas Country Club March 16 tangible items carry within them plishments as inspiration to our tion amongst the rich tapestry of Irving. offered a wide range of handbags the power to energize and remind own diverse population Irving’s communities. In honor of the organizations’ including signature labels from the women of IIWC of their own first anniversary, IIWC decided to Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs, and current and future success. celebrate by hosting purse auction Judith Lieber’s line, and an array By placing national and state Mungles Disturbia leaders within reach, the IIWC promotes its goal of equipping fu- Pets remembered through donations ture female leaders in the private, on Movies and hormones, but it isn’t what political, and corporate arena that “The outpouring of love and By Matt Mungle drives the movie, simply makes it are drawn from a diverse base. Continued from page 1 money this year was terrific. We Title: Disturbia more realistic. Well, as realistic as Unity and appreciation of di- money together,” Ms. DeWitt said. sold every raffle ticket we had. So Rated: PG-13 psycho thrillers can be. I give it 3.5 versity is critical as the demo- “But I had more contributors. Our because of all that generosity, I love it when you go in to a out of 5 spy cams. A Rear Window graphics of North Texas change, youngest contributor was a 10- Rusty and I are able to present the movie with no expectations, hop- for a new generation? Not sure and can be directly impacted by year-old girl who created a cross DFW Humane Society with ing only for a fun ride, and get about that, but definitely a look in community activism and participa- stitched picture and donated it to $1,608. Our top goal was $1,500, exactly that. I was worried about the right direction. tion. Women hold a unique ability the raffle. A woman in England, and when it went over that we were the new thriller Disturbia. The With a look at Disturbia, I’m to transverse their differences in a who recently lost her cat, Skittles, amazed. Next year we will have to trailer made it seem like a com- Matt Mungle. donated custom glass pieces and attempt to raise $2,000. We may plete Rear Window rip-off. The $100 in Skittles’ name. Some have to start at Thanksgiving. other concern was that it would be people in Rockport, TX donated “Celebrating Easter with the Advertise in another MTV production, idiot gourmet mustards and jellies in the cats of the Humane Society keeps The Irving Rambler romp, or as my wife called it, name of their dog, Lil Boy, who Bisket’s memory alive. To us, it is Call 214-675-6493 “Harold and Kumar see a killer”. died last year. very important,” she said. But gladly it was a decent, edge of your seat thriller with likable char- acters and just enough humor to COMMUNITY CALENDAR offset the predictable suspense. Disturbia is cross generational The event will boast fried fish, at the gate are $15.00 for adults. life-sized doll is the catalyst for in that the cast is young and hip fries and hushpuppies all furnished Tickets are available for purchase mayhem in one of the only full- but the story is well done enough by the famous “Rat Pack.” A raffle in advance from any Heritage So- length comedy ballets. The whole that it isn’t your typical teen will be held during the meal. The ciety Board Member or by calling family will enjoy this funny slasher. Kale (Shia LaBeouf) is *BLADES OF GLORY 3rd Annual Fish Fry offers an op- 214-597-4349. For more informa- evening of dance featuring Sunni spending his high school summer 12:15PM 12:45PM 2:30PM portunity to dine outdoors, see old tion go to www.irvingheritage. Wright, Lee Scoggins and Bruce vacation on house arrest due to his 3:00PM 5:00PM 5:30PM friends and meet some new ones com. Coleman in the leading run in with the law. He has a leg 7:30PM 8:00PM 10:00PM 10:15PM as well. roles. ”Coppelia” is choreographed bracelet that alerts the fuzz when- Tickets purchased prior to the April 20 – 21 Coppelia - by Artistic Director Jacquelyn ever he tries to go on the lamb. *ARE WE DONE YET event are $12.50 for adults and “Coppelia” is a delightful family Ralls Forcher and is presented in When he decides to fill the tedious 12:35PM 2:50PM 5:00PM 7:20PM 9:30PM $5.00 for children. Children under ballet about love, magic and mis- the Irving Arts Center at 8 p.m. hours spying on his suburban two years of age are free. Tickets taken identity. An old toy maker’s Tickets are $12 - $18. neighbors he gets the feeling that #PATHFINDER one guy (David Morse) is up to no 12:55PM 3:25PM 6:55PM good. So along with his best friend 9:10PM (Aaron Yoo) and their new hottie WILD HOGS neighbor (Sarah Roemer) they start 12:25PM 2:40PM 4:50PM a full on surveillance. 7:20PM 9:45PM LaBeouf is consistently prov- SHOOTER ing himself to be a strong Holly- 1:25PM 4:15PM 7:15PM wood up and comer. He has a dark 9:55PM intensity about him that floats just 300 below his gentle, boy-next-door 7:00PM 9:30PM demeanor. He is serious and you TMNT can tell he takes his roles seriously. 12:30PM 2:40PM 5:10PM I wish George Lucas would have put off his latest Star Wars addi- AQUATEEN HUNGERFORCE tions until now as Shia would have 12:25PM 2:35PM 4:55PM been an awesome Anakin 7:15PM 9:45PM Skywalker. David Morse is equally as perfect as the brooding “is he a GRINDHOUSE 1:00PM 4:50PM 7:35PM killer or isn’t he” character. The 9:00PM exterior charm and schoolboy traits could easily be a mask of some- #MEET THE ROBINSONS 12:15PM 2:30PM 4:45PM thing more sinister. I also think it 7:10PM 9:25PM is worth noting that though typi- cal, suburban teens, the three main *PERFECT STRANGER 1:45PM 4:45PM 7:40PM characters have depth to them. 10:15PM They struggle with the options be- fore them and are not the mind- SLOW BURN less, perverse adolescence that 12:30PM 2:45PM 5:05PM 7:25PM 9:35PM Hollywood normally brandishes. Disturbia is rated PG-13 on REDLINE appeal for sequences of terror and 12:40PM 2:55PM 5:05PM 7:25PM 9:40PM violence, and some sensuality. Again I love the decision not to FIREHOUSE DOG make it a dumb down, make-out 12:20PM 2:35PM 4:55PM teeny bopper slasher flick but in- THE REAPING stead create witty, young adults 12:50PM 3:05PM 5:25PM who can have fun, make decisions 7:45PM 10:05PM and speak in complete sentences. DISTURBIA Sure they are full of teenaged angst 12:20PM 2:45PM 5:15PM 7:45PM 10:10PM Matt is a member of the North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) and hosts the weekly syndicated Indie Rock Radio Show Spin 180. Plus with his wife Cindy they do a weekly radio feature, The Mungles on Movies. For additional re- views and interview clips visit www.mungleshow.com. Page 6 April 12, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler IrIrvingving ArArtsts CenterCenter offersoffers AfterschoolAfterschool ArArtt LabLab forfor locallocal highhigh schoolersschoolers Provided by Jennifer Hall All Irving ISD high school long time, and we are excited to Two local art instructors, explore additional 2-D and 3-D The Irving Arts Center will students are invited to register for finally see the project realized,” Ashley Shaunessy and Marci projects with participants. premiere a new afterschool art pro- this free program. The first session Marcie Inman, visual arts and Straus from MacArthur High Interested students can visit gram for high school students on runs from April 9 to May 16. The youth programs coordinator for the School, will be on hand during the the Arts Center’s Web site, Monday. The High School art lab will be open every Monday Arts Center, said. “It will be a great first session to answer questions www.irvingartscenter.com, for Afterschool Art Lab will give stu- and Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 opportunity for students who want and assist with technique. more information and registration dents the time, space and profes- p.m., and students may come and more time to work on their projects Shaunessy and Straus will also forms, or call 972-252-ARTS. sional guidance, when needed, to go. but don’t have the space or sup- complete their art class projects “Creating an Art Lab for stu- plies at home or for those who just and assignments. dents has been in the works for a love art.” Irving Cares to host job fair Provided by Teddie Story Rental, DART, and other corpora- additional information to assist in Irving Cares plans to host its tions will showcase their current the application process. There will first annual citywide Irving Com- and future job opportunities. Cor- also be information about how to munity Job Fair on April 26, at porate representatives will share make an appointment with Kim- Senter Park Recreation Center information about their company’s berly Knight, Employment Ser- from 10 am to 2 pm. employment opportunities and phi- vices Manager, for Irving Cares. Local business such as losophy in a professional, yet Senter Park Recreation Cen- Lowe’s, Federal Express, Avis Car friendly environment. ter is located at 901 Senter Street Employment applications will in Irving. Plentiful parking is be available to be filled out; how- available; however, the recreation ever, it would be helpful to bring center is also accessible by DART your resume as well as any other bus routes #306 and #404.

Local students work on a community mural project at the Irving Shouting poems to the Heavens Arts Center. Golf event benefits Farine teacher A golf scramble will be held All proceeds from the event, April 20 at Riverchase Golf Course sponsored by Supreme Lending, go in Coppell to benefit an IISD toward defraying medical ex- teacher who was recently diag- penses. To sign up or sponsor a nosed with a rare and aggressive hole, contact Lisa Molinar at 972- form of cancer. 467-2687 or Aristo Torres at The event benefits Brad Will- [email protected]. iams, fifth grade teacher at Farine Cost is $40 per player or $40 Elementary School, who has taken to sponsor a hole. Williams also temporary leave from his job for has created a daily blog – his treatment. His wife, Tami, is a www.bradvscancer.blogspot.com – third grade teacher at Farine. to chart his progress in fighting the Renowned children’s author Ashley Bryan lectures the University disease. of Dallas’ Childhood Literacy class taught by Dr. Clodfelter. Mr. Bryan toured several elementary schools as part of Irving ISD’s Authors, Illustrators & Readers (AIR) Program. Mr. Bryan, who resides in Maine, has won numerous national awards for his work. Milk mustache smiles

Showing off their milk mustaches, Carlos (4), Diana (4) and Carla (2) have definitely got milk.

The got milk? Milk Mustache What we found in our What Mobile Tour hosted activities at America Drinks report which was Terry’s Supermarket on April 3. released in January, is people are Traveling to over 75 cities from drinking three times as many sug- April to August, the tour reaches ary beverages, like colas, sweet- out to adult women and families ened juices and presweetened teas, to share the growing body of re- than they are milk. The report also search highlighting the role milk found that people who drink three plays in weight loss and a healthy servings of eight ounces of low-fat lifestyle. The Think About Your or fat-free milk a day actually Drink mobile tour is encouraging weighed less. people to think twice before reach- “We are trying to get the mes- ing for that soda or soft drink at sage out that if you drink low-fat meal and snack times. and fat-free milk in addition to ex- “Twenty-two percent of your ercise and a healthy diet you can daily calories comes from your maintain a healthy weight and a beverages,” Kristin Lucas, Milk healthy lifestyle,” she said. Mustache Mobile Tour spokesper- Tour activities included milk son, said. That is a huge amount. mustache photographs, milk samples and giveaways. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 April 12, 2007 Page 7 Keep Irving Beautiful seeks volunteers Keep Irving Beautiful, Inc. good folks to help share the chal- leaders to promote proper waste- non-school youth groups to maxi- ery KIB program committee and (KIB) helps engage Irving citizens lenge and round out our pro- handling and recycling. Helps rec- mize their participation in KIB that to maximize KIB recognition and organizations in combating grams,” he said. ognize above-and-beyond activi- activities, KIB’s recognition of from Keep America Beautiful, litter, supporting recycling efforts, The key volunteer positions ties. them, and enrich KIB’s youth pro- Keep Texas Beautiful, Texas Com- and promoting beautification. that KIB is seeking to fill at this Municipal Operations Co-Chair gram opportunities and options. mission on Environmental Qual- “There is much more to the time, several of them board level – Helps leads efforts to improve Green Builder Co-Chair – Works ity and others. KIB program than cleanups,” KIB slots, include: waste/recycling/beautification or- with Business & Industry Chair to “A reasonable investment of board president, Tom Morton, said. Secretary – Assures minutes and dinances, and selected technology help develop and deploy a Green time to help KIB helps all of us “This is a year-round, comprehen- attendance records are kept for all upgrades. Promotes both educa- Builder program by collaborating here in Irving have the cleanest, sive effort of, by and for all of us board meetings, and elections are tional efforts and fair enforcement with the construction industry in safest, most attractive community who live and work here. Our real conducted in accordance with by- practices. Encourages municipal Irving. possible,” Morton said. Anyone in- job is not picking up trash, but laws and policies. compliance with waste and recy- Awards & Recognition Co-Chair terested in receiving more informa- changing 200,000 minds and Marketing & Public Relations cling regulations and cooperation – Helps Volunteer Management tion about Keep Irving Beautiful hearts. In order to have a better Chair – Coordinates quarterly of various agencies with KIB. Chair create and deploy an awards and these volunteer positions community, we must all play our newsletter production with staff Youth Chair – Coordinates out- and recognition process that is in- should call, write or email the KIB part, acting differently in order to support. Maximizes press releases reach to and collaboration with tegrated with the operation of ev- office. get better results. to promote KIB activities, publi- “We have a great and active cize successes and provide PR for board made up of some the savvi- awards won. est and most committed people I’ve Multi-Family Communities Irving teen court seeks volunteers ever met. We just need a few more Chair – Enlists support of MFC Provided by Martha Tucker demeanor offenses through com- session for teens will be on May If you walked into a courtroom munity service, educational 19, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the Ranchview students excell in golf and saw teenagers serving in the classes, and jury service. This al- Criminal Justice Center, 305 N. roles of defense attorneys, prosecu- lows them to avoid fines and sen- O’Connor. For more information Ranchview student, Amanda 3A tournament and will also ad- tors, jurors, and bailiffs, you might tences handed down by the crimi- about volunteering for Irving Teen Brigham, was the medalist for the vance to play in the Region II-3A think you were watching a mock nal justice system. Teen Court tries Court, call 972-721-3601 or email District 11-3A girls’ golf competi- tournament. trial. However, you would actually real cases with real consequences. [email protected]. Volun- tion. She will now represent Members of the team and their be watching an exciting program Teen Court is a “hands on” educa- teer applications are available Ranchview and District 11-3A in place at District are: Brandon in our community that makes a tional opportunity that allows both online at www.ci.irving.tx.us/ the Region II-3A tournament to be Banks (second place tie), Zach difference in young people’s lives. offenders and teen volunteers to municipal_court/teen_court/. held at the Tanglewood Resort in Smith (second place tie), Logan Known as Irving Teen Court, it is better understand our system of The teen court also welcomes Pottsboro on April 23-24. Lecour (third place), Andy Jung a legally binding alternative sys- justice. adults, including attorneys, who The Ranchview boys’ golf (fourth place), Jon McQuitty (fifth tem of justice offering young of- A youth referred to Teen Court are interested in working with team won first place in District 11- place), and Jeremy Rios (sixth fenders an opportunity to make has his/her case argued by teenage youth to participate in the pro- place). restitution for their Class C mis- prosecuting and defense attorneys gram. The adult volunteers over- before a jury of their peers, con- see jury check-in, supervise the sisting of volunteers from local juries, and participate in checking Frosty Easter fun for all secondary schools and returning out defendants after their cases youth who were previously defen- have been heard. Attorneys may dants. The teen jury determines serve as judges for teen court after each defendant’s sentence based on an initial courtroom observation the nature of the offense commit- period. Adult applications are also ted. Each offense is categorized available at the above website. into a particular class, which de- There are more than 1,035 termines the number of hours of teen court programs operating in community service to be given. juvenile justice systems, schools Each defendant is also sentenced and community-based organiza- to serve a number of jury terms. tions throughout the United States The Irving court is currently and approximately 80 in Texas. open to new volunteers between the The Irving Teen Court has been op- ages of 14 and 17 (and those who erational since April 1992 and cur- are older but are still enrolled in rently hears over 1800 cases per high school). The next training year.

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They “People want young people to cil presented I Wish I’d Waited, a a teen, my son can’t go over to ents can still end up raising the also know to trust their instincts lead healthy life styles, get a good theatrical performance, based on anyone’s house unless I’ve met the child or paying child support. Par- about people and situations. If a education, and become productive the novel written by author Sylvia parents a few times. ents tend to be more protective of place doesn’t feel right or comfort- citizens. There are so many issues Willis Lett in Carpenter Hall on “Pregnancy is only one of the their daughters. We keep a closer able, you probably shouldn’t be plaguing our youth, such as sex, April 7. Through a series of skits issues facing our youth. There is eye on them and monitor them there. teenage pregnancy, and drugs so performed primarily by teenagers, also date rape and acquaintance closer. Daddy’s little girl is spoiled “In my generation, we didn’t people are always looking for a the audience followed the life rape that rank very high in the and sometimes willful. speak about things like this. Ev- word, an example, and anything changing consequences faced by numbers. STD’s are on the ram- “In truth, the concerns should erything was hush hush. Times else to motivate our youth to made young people whose first sexual page. HIV can be a killer and Her- be equal. There are just as many have changed and as parents we good decisions and realize that encounters don’t turn out as pes has no cure. Condoms are not people out there who would snatch have to be more open in speaking there are consequences for their planned. always effective. The only people and hurt your son as they would with our kids about these issues. If actions. People are looking for “Parents are becoming more immune to this are those who ab- your daughter. We have to teach we don’t talk to them someone else tools to stem teenage pregnancy involved in their kids’ activities,” stain. our sons to be careful and not to will. We want them to get the right and sexual activity. Ms. Lett said. “They are taking an “I personally think it is very be embarrassed to come to us with information. We will not sugar coat “Through the performance interest in who their teens hang out different for boys and girls. To a problem. I’ve taught both of my it the way their friends may. teens realized that not only can with and meeting the parents of quote an old cliche, ‘boys can’t get children the difference between a “I pray the teens will take their actions have long-term per- away from the performance that sonal affects on them but also on there is no rush to grow up. If you their families, friends, and society do cross that line, there is no turn- as well. Hopefully it helped open ing back. Think before you act and the lines of communication be- don’t put yourself in situations you tween parents and teens and even have no control over. There will pre-teens to talk about the conse- be consequences to face. I’m also quences of sex, which is some hoping this will open the lines of times a difficult subject for both communication between parents parties. For those parents who had and teens. I’m sure it gave them not engaged in the discussion, the something to talk about on the way play served that purpose. The sub- home from seeing the play,” she ject of sex was presented in a taste- said. ful manner without profanity. We Jearlene Miller, treasurer and encourage teens to delay engaging past president of the Irving Black in sexual activity until they are Arts Council, served as the event mature and/or married. We want coordinator for the I Wish I Had teens who are sexually active con- Waited presentation. sider the risks and curtail such ac- “Carpenter Performance Hall tivity. has 707 seats, and the event was “Based on the feedback from sold out,” Ms. Miller said. “I was teens and parents, teens want not surprised, because we targeted boundaries and parents are open faith-based and fraternal organiza- to ideas to encourage teens to prac- tions that are committed to tice sexual abstinence. Finally, mentoring our youth by teaching most of the 707 patrons were teen- Caught in the act of kissing, Alicia’s (Krystal Revilla) boyfriend Franco (Josue Jimenez) finds himself morals and values. Youth groups agers or pre-teens and African confronted man to man by Alicia’s father. from very small churches to mega American. Contrary to the por- churches in the Dallas-Ft. Worth trayal in the news media, the event Metroplex as well as surrounding confirmed my belief that a fraction ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT areas, such as Forney and Killeen of the youth display poor behavior attended the production. We knew and cause disturbances. These stu- there would be an interest so we dents were of diverse backgrounds REPORT offered the tickets at a price that and carried themselves in a very teenagers could afford, $10. They professional manner and enjoyed Provided by The Irving LasColinas Chamber of Comerce spend that much or more for re- the play. We must not give up on freshments and a movie. Due to the our youth and let the actions of a Archon Group LP relocated its by a federal judge, clearing the way tify and manage the risks of sell- generosity of some donors, tickets few paint all teenagers with a broad corporate headquarters to 6011 for the U.S. Department of Defense ing in foreign markets, advise you were made available to 60 “at risk” brush,” she said. Connection Drive after completing to resume its logistical support of on how to follow ‘best practices’ students. renovation of the existing building the national Boy Scout and be in compliance throughout on the east side of the Nokia cam- Jamboree. For more than 25 the process. Registration discounts pus. The move coincides with years, Irving-based Boy Scouts of through April 19. Archon’s 10th anniversary since its America has hosted the National founding as a subsidiary of the Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill CollegeGrad.com Inc announced Goldman Sachs Group. Archon near Fredericksburg, VA. The Jam- that the Dallas Metroplex is one operates as an international, full- boree, held every four years, hosts of the best cities in the country for service commercial real estate in- thousands of Scouts from around college graduates seeking entry- vestment and management the country to camp together for level jobs. The list is compiled company. Archon is the sole occu- 10 days and participate in activi- based on the number of online pant of the six-story, 152,000 sq ft ties emphasizing physical fitness, postings to its web site. office building that will accommo- appreciation of the outdoors and date its approximate 550 employ- patriotism. More than 90 employers partici- ees with room for expansion. pated in the North Lake College Irving-based Pioneer Natural Career Fair, April 12. The 125,000 sq ft, Class A office Resources, a Fortune 1000 com- building at 8505 Freeport Parkway pany, has begun on a new gas field The Texas Homeland Security sold to a private Florida investor in Canada. The company is pro- Alliance will host a symposium for a reported $14 million. The six ducing 18 million cubic feet of gas April 17 at the University of Texas story building is 95% leased, with per day and is expected to grow to at Dallas. The symposium will in- the North American headquarters 24 million. clude Senator John of Hanson Aggregates occupying Cornyn. Register online at 80% of the space. The Department of Commerce’s www.TxHSA.net. Cost is $95. Global Market EXPORT Cer- Irving-based Texas Independent tificate Program now offers an The Dallas Business Journal rec- Bankers Bank (TIB), the all-day format and can be com- ognized the following businesses country’s largest and oldest finan- pleted in 3 weeks. The Export Cer- with a presence in Irving: AT&T, cial institution built on serving in- tificate seminars will begin May 3, Verizon and Sprint recognized as dependent community banks, ac- and continue every Thursday largest telecommunications com- quired a bank charter in through May 17, with the final ses- panies based upon number of em- California. The charter will allow sion on May 18. You must com- ployees; and Buchanan Associ- TIB to offer escrow services to plete all 7 sessions, 2 sessions per ates, Aquire, C. Pitman Baker & startup banks and give it full lend- day, for the Certificate from the Associates, and Integrated Data ing authority in the state. U.S. Department of Architects recognized as the Commerce. These seminars offer a Metroplex’s largest software devel- An appeals court in Chicago has comprehensive understanding of opers based upon number of em- ruled to overturn a 2005 decision the export process, help you iden- ployees. Page 12 March 22, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler OBITUARIES www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” April 12, 2007 MELVIN SHULER Melvin Shuler, formerly of Irv- While the challenge of busi- ing, and Tarrant County, passed ness was exciting, and learning away peacefully April 8, 2007, and applying new concepts in 606 West Airport Freeway – Irving, Texas 75062 at his home in Bonham, TX. community development in- Born Oct. 30, 1927, in Bonham, spired him, Melvin’s greatest (972) 579-1313 to Fred Shuler, and Lela love and joy was in his family. McCraw Shuler. He taught us that family is the www.donnellyscolonial.com Preceded in death by his most important, as they stand wife, Evelyn Davis Shuler, and with you, when others may Serving Irving families since 1963 daughter, Jill Hopton-Jones. He leave. The unconditional love graduated Woodrow Wilson and caring for family and High in Dallas,1945, joined the friends, will be remembered al- She married Robert (Bob) Funeral services were held Army 10 days later, and was part ways. Reding on June 29, 1957 in April 10 at South MacArthur th of the 38 Regimental Combat He is survived by his sister, Norwood, MA. He survives. Church of Christ with Mr. Tim Team in Camp Carlson, Co. Marlene Fugate and her hus- After completing high school Lewis and Dr. Grady King offici- This group, in part, later evolved band Ken of Bonham; children, and two years of college, Mrs. ating. Interment followed at Oak th to be a part of the 10 Mountain first talked with Clint Janet Powell of Irving, Mel Reding worked as an administra- Grove Memorial Gardens. Ar- Division, with the Rangers. Af- Murchison about the proposed Shuler, Jr., of Dallas, and Ken tive Secretary and a computer ana- rangements were made by Brown’s ter the service he returned to site for the stadium in the mid and Carrie Collins of Flower lyst for GTE until her retirement. Memorial Funeral Home. college at SMU, graduating in 1960’s. Over a period of time, Mound. Grandchildren Ryan She was a long time member of the 1950 with a B.A. in business and this project was brought to frui- Powell, Justin and Tish Powell, Kirkwood United Methodist ALICE ALLEN FREY marketing. tion with the efforts of Melvin, Jeffrey, and Brian Hopton-Jones, Church. Alice Allen Melvin was known for a and Robert Power, and is a sig- Jenny and Justin Lackey, Chris Mrs. Reding was preceded in Frey, age 67, of wonderful dry sense of humor, nificant part of the history of Irv- Collins, Katie and Claire death by two children, her daugh- Gun Barrel which he used well in business ing, and the Dallas Cowboys. Collins, Steven and David ter, Karen Lee in Aug. of 1978 and City, TX died and with family and friends. He He moved his family to Irv- Shuler. son, Karl John in June of 1980. April 8, 2007. was also well known in real es- ing in 1955, and served on the Also survived by Willene Survivors include her husband Alice tate development, and Planning and Zoning board for Baxter, numerous cousins, of 49 years, Bob Reding of Irving; was born on homebuilding in the DFW area, almost 10 years, playing a ma- nieces and nephews, and family one son, Kenneth and wife Jan. 11, 1940 in beginning with his work with jor role in the growth and de- and friends throughout Texas. Bernadette Reding, and grand- Wayne, OK. the Mayflower Co., and later his velopment of the city – includ- Memorial Services were at daughter Rheauna, all of She worked as a claims adjuster. own company, Foresight Homes, ing the annexation of Las Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Rockwall; one sister, Lynne Dwyer Previously of Irving, Alice Allen and Foresight Development. He Colinas - and in surrounding Home Chapel on April 12 with of Massachusetts. Frey lived in Gun Barrel City for was instrumental in the devel- communities, through his inno- visitation on Wednesday. Services were held March 26 the past eight years and was a opment of Texas Stadium, the vative ideas and thinking in Memorials may be made to at Kirkwood Methodist Church member of the Legendary Baptist first professional sports facility home building and land devel- the American Heart Association with Rev. Jim Dean and Rev. Keith Church. located in a suburb of the city opment in the DFW Metroplex or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Cupples officiating. Burial fol- She was preceded in death by for which the team is named. He area. Network. lowed at the Oak Grove Memorial her sons, Kirk and Raymond Fritts, Park Cemetery with Johnny Will- and her daughter, Daria Fritts. She LOIS RUTH Survivors include son Michael Adele Bashara. He was a graduate iams, Kenny Williams, Doug is survived by her husband, Rob- DUNNAVENT Dunnavent and wife Bobbie of of Waco High School, attended the Kisinger, Chris Reding, Derek ert Frey of Bun Barrel City, son, Lois Ruth Euless, 2 grandchildren and 2 University of Texas, and was a vet- Williams, and John Prettyman Ronny Fritts of Irving, daughter, Dunnavent, 87, great-grandchildren. eran of the U.S. Air Force serving serving as pallbearers. Linda Gann and husband Donnie of Irving, Funeral services were held at in World War II. A family visitation was held of Irving, daughter, Carol Bray of passed away April 10 at Brown’s Memorial Mr. Bashara had been a resi- March 25, at the Chism-Smith Pawling, NY, daughter Tangle April 7, 2007. Chapel with Mr. Michael dent of Irving for the past 43 years Funeral Home. Fowler and husband Mac of Gun She Dunnavent officiating. Interment where he was a member of The For those who wish donations Barrel City, brother, Glen Brogdon was preceded in followed at Oak Grove Memorial Episcopal Church of the Redeemer may be made to the Cystic Fibro- of Azle, brother, Homer Brogdon death by her Gardens in Irving. and had been a construction engi- sis Foundation, 2929 Carlisle of Ft. Worth, brother, John parents, Joe and Bertha neer, building inspector and the Street, Dallas, TX 75204, in mem- Brogdon of Amarillo, brother, Lindenblatt and her husband, GEORGE FARRIS Costman for FHA for many ory of Ellie Reding. Dave Brogdon of Omaha, NE, sis- David Dunnavent, sisters Alma BASHARA, JR. years. He was a member of the Chism-Smith Funeral Home ter, Lee Woods of Amarillo, sister, Toler, Zelma Hooper, Marie Bell George Farris Bashara, Jr., 84, Waco Masonic Lodge #92 A.F. & was in charge of the arrangements. Daisy Slaughter of Lufkin, four and Hazel Millican, all of Irving passed away on April 7, 2007 in A.M., Irving Masonic Lodge grandchildren, Brandon Fritts, and brothers Wallace Lindenblatt his Irving home. #1218 A.F. & A.M., Irving Shrine MARY FAYE MORGAN Brittney Van Camp, Josh Van of Nederland, Phanon Rice of Irv- He was born on August 07, Club, Hella Shrine Club, Scottish Mary Faye Camp and Mackenzie Fowler, ing and Roy Lindenblatt of Dal- 1922 in Waco, TX to George and Right Bodies Valley of Dallas, Morgan, of three great grandchildren, Bryson las. Yorkrite, and Knights Templar. Flower Mound, Caldwell, Liberty Fritts and Brook- He is survived by his Wife, and formerly of lyn Dewberry. Carol Bashara of Irving, son, Dou- Irving, passed Visitation was held at Eubank ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition glas Bashara of Irving, daughter, away Friday, Cedar Creek on April 10. Funeral Brenda Bashara Kanuch of Oak April 6, 2007. service was held in the Eubank “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” Point, TX, brother, Edward She Memorial Chapel on April 11 of- Bashara of Waco and sister, Vivian was born July 30, 1917 in Athens, ficiated by Rev. Mike Adalian. Church & Chapel Ser- Weisburg of Dallas and other lov- TX. She was a member of South Burial followed at the Oak Grove ing family, Christi Brander of MacArthur Church of Christ. Memorial Gardens under the di- vices Long Beach, CA, Alan Lloveras of Survivors include her son Jim rection of Eubank Cedar Creek Local, Out of Town Houston and five grandchildren. Morgan, of Glendale, CA; 2 grand- Funeral Home. The family received friends children; and 3 great grandchil- Services for visitation on Monday at Cal- dren. & Burials vary Funeral Home. Funeral ser- vices were April 10 at The Episco- Memorials pal Church of the Redeemer, Irv- Cremation ing. Interment followed at Memories Flowers Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. MRS. ELEANOR 972-254-4242 (ELLIE) REDING Mrs. Eleanor (Ellie) Reding, Ben F. [email protected] age 69 of Irving, TX passed away March 22, 2007 at her residence BROWN’S MEMORIAL in Irving. Mrs. Reding was born Jan. 18, FUNERAL HOME 1938 in Boston, MA to Frank J. Brown Family Owned and Operated. and Ellen Donaldson Worster. Page 14 February 22, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler FOOD & HEALTH www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” April 12, 2007 Something------for the children By Helen Widener tivities. It is a loving and under- With barely more than six standing mother who will fix a nu- weeks left in the school year, kids tritious snack for the youngsters to are coming home tired from a sur- eat when they come home from feit of school work, heated days school. and lots of after school athletic ac- Salmon Spread Angel Food Confetti Cake 1 can Alaska Red Sockeye Salmon 1 Box Angel Food Cake Mix (remove skin and bones) 2 Tablespoons Multi-color 4 oz. cream cheese sprinkles Make cake according to direc- 2 heaping tablespoons finely tions on box. Fold in the Multi- chopped onions color sprinkles and bake as di- Clothes Quarters Upscale Resale Tabasco to taste (optional) rected on the cake box. For cup ½ cup chopped nuts (Almonds, cakes follow directions for cup Serving the well-dressed women of Irving for 13 years Pecans or Walnuts) Now accepting gently used summer clothing for consignment cakes and put in the sprinkles be- fore spooning the batter into cup It is better to have money to spend on new clothes than to let clothes just hang in the closet In a bowl large enough for Accepting any styles and size of neat, clean and fashionable ladies clothing, jewelry, hats, cake papers. There is no need for mixing. Mash the salmon with a icing on this cake, just eat. Kids of purses shoes and accessories fork. Add in the cream cheese Clothes Quarters markets and sells your items and you received 50% of the purchase price all ages love the colors in the cake blending with the fork Add in the or cup cakes. Clothes Quarters is located in historic, downtown Irving at 142 S. Main St. 972-259-1249 onions, again blending with the Look like a million dollars for pennies fork. 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