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This performance will 214-676-1145 Council Members to Place 1, Place2, also feature pianist, Konstantine Vali- 1 Thomas Haley Elementary - 3601 Cheyenne Street 4621, 4622, 4628,Ramble 4632, 4644, 4648 r and Place 7, to be filled for a three anatos performing Liszt’s Rhapsodie 2 A.S. Johnston Elementary - 2801 Rutgers Drive 4623, 4624, 4629, 4640 year term, and for voting in a Special Espagnole and the orchestra will be 3 MacArthur High School - 3700 North MacArthur Boulevard 4625, 4630, 4631, 4633, 4634, 4639, 4641, 4642 Election to consider amendments to led by guest conductor Juan Carlos 4 L.B. Barton Elementary - 2931 Conflans Road 4610, 4618, 4653, 4659 the City Charter. This election is being Lomónaco. For more information, 5 Irving High School - 900 O’Connor Road 4607, 4611, 4612, 4613, 4614, 4615, 4619, held jointly with the Irving Indepen- call 972.252.4800. 4654, 4655, 4656, 4657, 4658, 4660 dent School District Board of Trustees n May 13, 7 p.m. ADVERTISE! 972-870-1992 Elections to elect Trustee Members to Lone Star Youth Orchestra (LSYO) Sea- 6 J.R. Good Elementary - 1200 East Union Bower Road 4616, 4617, 4620,Ramble 4646, 4661 r Place 5, Place 6 and Place 7. son Finale 7 Otis Brown Elementary - 2501 West Tenth Street 4605, 4606 n May 11, 10 a.m. The LSYO concludes its 2013-2014 8 Lee Britain Elementary - 631 Edmondson Drive 4602, 4603, 4604, 4650, 4651, 4652, 4662 North Lake College Graduation Season at the Irving Arts Center. 9 Cimarron Park Recreation Center - 201 Red River Trail 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606 North Lake College (NLC) will hold Their final concert of the season, en- 10 Mustang Park Recreation Center - 2223 Kinwest Parkway 4635, 4636, 4637, 4645, 4647 its 35th commencement at the Irving titled “Postcards from Europe,” fea- 11 J.O. Davis Elementary 310 Davis Drive 4608, 4609 Convention Center. Ceremony will tures works by Sousa, W. A. Mozart, TELL US WHAT’S UP! 972-870-1992 feature guest speaker Dr. Darryl E. and Beethoven, to name a few. Single 12 Sally B. 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Dear Neighbor: Election Day arrives Saturday, May 11, 2013. We are better City of Irving District 1 Polling Places acquainted by this time in the campaign. If you have not already Regular Voting May 11, 2013 RamblerNewspapervoted, you cans locate your precinct’s poling place on the right side of this letter. Precinct Polling Place New horizons for your community. My wife, Deborah, and I were both born in the Florence Nightingale wing of Baylor Hospital in Dallas. While Deborah 4607, 4611, 4313 Irving High School We are your community newspaperwas raised. in Pleasant Grove, I grew up in Irving. Deborah and I 4615, 4654, 4656 900 O’Connor Rd. Let us know how we can better servehave your been needs married: for 31 years, and we have one daughter, Karis, [email protected] orwho (972) was 870-1992 born and raised in Irving. As your former Planning and Zoning Commissioner, your former At-Large City Councilman, and your current Representa- 4616, 4620, 4661 J.R. Good Elementary 1200 E. Union Bower Rd. tive and Chairman of the DART Board. I am well prepared and well qualified to serve you as your next District 1 Councilman. Together, my family and you will work to see that District 1 continues to be a great place to raise a family. Together, with 4605, 4606 Otis Brown Elementary your vote, we will realize that District 1’s best days are still in our 2501 W. Tenth St. future. Yours very truly, & 4604, 4652 Lee Britain Elementary John and Deborah Danish 631 Edmondson Dr.

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Valley Ranch Elementary School students pose with Dads Club President Jesse Van During a game of cricket sponsored by Valley Ranch Elementary School Dads Club, a bowler hurls the cricket ball toward the batsman Leuven (back) after the boys played a game of cricket to help raise funds for classroom while the wicket keeper watches the action. / Photo by Sissy Courtney technology. / Photo by Bliss Blodget-Stephan VRE Dads Club makes a pitch for school tech funds By Sissy Courtney be a foul.” “In American baseball, the pitch- of the Dads Club, coaches his sons’ has three children at VRE: Jesse in Valley Ranch Elementary School Many of the dads had played for er has to have all those pitches,” baseball teams. He grew up playing second grade who plays baseball on (VRE) Dads Club hosted a cricket universities in India. Stephen said. “They can’t just be fast baseball, and Saturday he learned to the Coppell Giants (U9), Jake in Kin- tournament to raise funds for tech- “In a normal game, we would all ball pitchers, because pretty soon the play cricket. dergarten and on the Cardinals (U6) nology in the classrooms, but the have gloves and pads and helmets batter will catch on. You have to have “It seems like there’s a little more in the Coppell Baseball Association, experience also generated a greater with faceguards,” said Korclapilli a curve ball too, or some other ball to strategy as to where you hit the ball,” and a daughter Jenellin fourth grade. sense of community among those who played for University of Madras keep them off balance. Here, you can Van Leuven said. “You can do that a Money raised Saturday will who participated. in India. “This is a tennis ball that we switch the bowlers and do it.” little bit in baseball, but you can only go toward more technology for the “The kids know each other, wrapped duct tape around. The real “There will be one player who go one way. In cricket you can tip school. Van Leuven said he thought but the parents don’t meet often,” balls are almost solid like a baseball, is always good at fast, one that is it behind you on purpose, but that they raised over $1,300. said Ravindar Kondapalli who has a and the bowler (pitcher) bounces it always good at medium (pitches) would be a foul ball in baseball.” “Coppell ISD matches, so with child at the school, Amolika who is in off the ground.” and somebody who will always be Van Leuven said he thought it the match, that’s $2,600,” Van Leu- second grade. “So it’s more unpredictable and good at spin, so the batsman stays made the game a little more inter- ven said. “We also made $800 with He said this activity provided can bounce into your face,” Stephen confused,” Korclapilli said. “We are esting that everybody gets to bat our golf tournament. That’s another them all a sense of community. added. all just meeting for the first time, so before taking to the field, whereas $1,600 with the match, so that will “That’s the whole purpose re- “There are different kinds of this is just a fun game.” in baseball, the team gets only three buy a lot of iPads and laptops or ally,” said Doug Stephan, vice presi- bowlers,” Korclapilli said. “There Jesse Van Leuven, president outs before returning to the field. He whatever it is we need.” dent of the VRE Dads Club. He has are fast bowlers that run from far two children at the school, Cade in away and then bowls. And some are State Rep. District 105 fourth grade and Zoe in kindergarten. medium paced, just not as fast. The ● Stephan had never played crick- spin bowlers just take two steps and LINDA HARPERGraduate ofBR IrvingOW High SchoolN et before, but he already knew a little throw, but the ball will spin. The ● about it because he investigated it to captain will keep changing the bowler Serving Irving &Re Grandsident Prairi of Irvinge for 26 years help organize Saturday’s game. so the batsman does not get used to Pol. Adv. Pd. By Linda Harper● Married Brown Campaign to Pastor Larry Craig “Part of figuring out where we it – keep them off balance.” would have it, I looked up how big ● Mother of 3 Irving graduates the field had to be, how far they hit State Rep. District 105 the ball, and whether we could we ● Current trustee actually do it here,” Stephan said. “I like cricket. I think in many ways, ● 20 year veteran educator it’s more interesting than baseball is. “In the real game, the field is round. There are so many different Continue to work with the board and superintendent options where you can hit the ball.” As Stephan spoke, another dad to ensure that every teacher in Irving ISD tipped a ball, and it went behind him. Serving Irving has resources to help all students be successful. “See, now he’s running,” & Grand Prairie Pol. Adv. Paid by Gwen Craig Campaign, Larry Craig Treasurer 804 S. Story Rd. Irving, Texas 75060 Stephan said. “In baseball, that would Pol. Adv. Pd. By Linda Harper Brown Campaign ELECTION DAY — Saturday, May 11 Please revise the ad and Endorsements: move the BLUE Kensley Steven Jones Jerry McCorkle Robert Kecseg Gail Conder Wells Kelly Paulsen Don Van Slyke Stewart over to the left Clyde & Beca DeLoach Richard Deteman Oscar Ward for contributors on the Lucia & Dwight Ro“enberg Brien Perkins James Baker Ma“ & Corley Rinaldi Roy Ge“ing Emmanuel Lewis right and broaden the €eodore Cole Bob Harper and many more... Morgan McComb Renald Ruiz red area with bullet Anne Deem Steve Hillier points. The contributors should be sent to us to- night that will be to the He’ll Oppose New Taxes & Fight for Fiscal Restraint right of his NAME if he ★ ★ doesn’t send then the Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility name is a banner all the Today is election day and Kensley asks for your vote! way across. Kensley was endorsed by the MetroTex Association of REALTORs because he knows that business works best when government gets out of the way. He’s also been endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility because he has an absolute dedication to keeping taxes low and exercising REAL fiscal restraint! He’s been an outspoken voice for keeping taxes low, regulations business friendly, a meaningful ethics policy and accountability. €ese are the exact same views he’s had for years, they’ve not evolved over the course of a campaign. Kensley was awarded 2011 Volunteer of the Year for his work and dedication to elect candidates that want taxes kept low, business friendly regulations, transparency and accountability. Kensley has arguably helped shape the current city council working to elect Mayor Vanduyne, Councilmen Lamorgese, Spink, Farris and Putnam. Kensley has shown his dedication to our city . . . He’s ready to lead. www.KensleyStewart.com Pol. Adv. Pd. for by Kensley Stewart Page 4 May 11, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Readers support candidates for City Council, IISD School Board Dear Editor: at works he put all politics aside and for Rene Castilla, Place 2, Irving City 4 times faster than student enroll- ties, along with his passion for the I am writing to recommend treated people how they wanted to Council. ment, over the past decade. Lastly, City of Irving, its people and the the most qualified, most trustwor- be treated. When people have to go Jacqualea Cooley Ms. Gonzales will exceed her duties school district, voting for Randy thy, most accessible person for our to the hospital for life threatening as a Board Trustee, by continuing Randle is an easy choice for us. Councilman in District 1. That is John reasons or to see an ailing love one its Dear Editor, to be an outspoken leader for state Along with all of these qualities, Danish. John has served Irving in great that for nearly 20 years they had I am supporting Rene’ Cas- education reform, that will reduce and strong conservative convictions, many positions and helped us get im- Kensley there to lend a hand and give tilla for Irving City Council, Place unnecessary state mandates, reward Randy Randle will demonstrate portant projects that we needed, such support. We need this on council. He 2. He is a proven leader with many and empower teachers, local ad- strong leadership and help to lead as improved DART service, including will be able to get past differences and years experience leading different ministrators and parents, and drive Irving ISD to even greater heights. the Orange Line to the Airport. And not hold any grudges. He learned civic boards. He is prepared and well- innovation and expand educational Randy Randle truly cares for the we, the citizens of Irving are all so this at the hospital. It takes a lot to qualified to serve on the city council. opportunities for children all over the children of Irving ISD and his passion proud of Veterrans Memorial Park put yourself out there when you take I am asking all my friends to vote for state of Texas, in addition to those in will lead him to truly put children first which he worked so hard for us to stances. Rene’ Castilla. Irving ISD.” as he considers decisions fully before get? He understands our district and I have seen him help out and Olga Soto Ross Kecseg rendering his votes and taking a po- knows we want improvements in our volunteer on countless and numer- sition. Finally, Irving ISD has many City services. He has proven himself ous campaigns. I have seen him cam- Dear Editor, To the City of Irving, important issues coming before it in by his selfless involvement in Irving, paign for this race and greet many Ir- Irving needs a fresh voice on the Please vote this Saturday, May 11 the months and years to come, such and by his keen common sense. He ving Voters. Kensley sets the example Irving City Council. That is why I am for RANDY RANDLE, Irving School as potential curriculum changes and understands how to manage public and I hope the younger generation supporting Rene’ Castilla for Place Board, Place 7. continued outfitting of classrooms tax money and get the right things can get involved in the city. They will 2. Rene’ is a leader with experience Randy, and his wife, Lynda, with technology. I believe that Randy accomplished. My family and I are learn a lot from him. He can mentor who will bring a fresh perspective to grew up in Irving. Both of them at- Randle is the man to get these, and supporting John Danish. I hope you them he is one of the most accessible the issues facing our city. He has been tended and graduated from the Irving other issues, successfully completed. will too. We too believe Irving’s best persons on the planet. Thank you for a champion for families and small Schools, and their children graduated Carrie Caldwell days are ahead and those good things letting me share and God Bless. businesses. He is what Irving needs from the Irving Schools. Randy has should start right here in District 1. Respectfully yours, on the City Council. Please join me a vision and heart for this City, and Editor: And who better to lead us than some- Emmanuel Lewis Jr and vote for Rene’ Castilla, Place 2 is committed to making our school When hearing about the late one who undestands that as well. on the Irving City Council. system a better place to receive an George Jones’ passing a few weeks Gardy Lopez To The Editor: David Gutierrez education. I’ve known Randy for over back, it instantly had me recalling The only candidate running for 35 years. He’s approachable, hands some of the best moments about Editor: Place 2, At Large, for the Irving City Editor: on, hardworker, honest, and once growing up so close with my Uncle Kensley Stewart is the best Council, who has not wavered from “I would like to pledge my sup- again, has a heart for our City and Randy and his boys. Randy made it choice for Place 2 (at large) on the his original platform, who has not port for Norma C. Gonzales in her Schools. I support Randy Randle.... a point to educate us on the greatness Irving City Council. He is a gentleman hedged his bets, who has stuck by pursuit to serve District 6, on the IISD He will get the job done! that was George Jones as we’d con- of high integrity, a believer in fiscal his original goals is Rene Castilla. He Board of Trustees. Ms. Gonzales, like I look forward to seeing you at sistently have’talent shows’ around restraint and careful management has not tried to cover up any outside so many others, is a gracious parent the polls this Saturday…. the campfire in Fun Valley, Colorado. of public resources and an extremely contributions. He has been forthright that has volunteered countless hours Sincerely, The act that stands out in the memory hard worker. He will represent all the about all of his personal business and inside her own community. More Sharon Story vault in my head, is Randy pulling his people of Irving and do it well. has honestly answered all questions importantly, she understands the Chevy Silverado up to the campfire James Embry put to him. He is a fiscal conservative short-comings of the district’s per- Dear Irving Rambler editor, area, windows down, and throwing in who wants to see that our taxes stay formance relative to other districts in My husband and I are support- the cassette tape that we’d all sing to Editor: low or are lowered. He wants to trim regards to educational achievement, ing Randy Randle for Irving ISD as a karaoke act in our talent show. I I have gotten to know Kensley the budget and stay within a budget discipline, English proficiency, and School Board District 7. We have still know all the words to “Why Baby Stewart II over the years and he has once it is approved by the council fiscal responsibility. I am confident decided to support him for several Why” to this day. always encouraged me even at times rather than changing it with the that she will appropriately repre- reasons. Its memories like this that make when we were not in agreement. No wind. He wants to get rid of million sent Irving parents and children by One, we have known him since me realize how my uncle would serve one can question his commitment dollar consultants and replace them focusing district administration on the Fall of 2007 and have found him as a great member of Irving’s school to being active and involved in local only if needed. He has the experi- setting specific performance goals, to be a man of character, integrity and board. Children first, always have government. I almost supported him ence needed to do all of this having and executing a common-sense sound judgment. been, always will be. the first time he ran and I support served in the public arena of the Dal- plan to achieve them. Ms. Gonzales Next, considering these quali- Kyle French him greatly this time around. Many las County Community College as a has taken the time to tour individual can question his tactics yet he knows Dean and an Executive Dean before campuses, meeting with both teach- the rules of the game and does not hit his recent retirement. He has the ers and administrators, to better below the belt. I recall when I some- time, no job to worry about, and the understand how the board and one came up to me and mentioned desire to spend all the time necessary central administration can support ThankThank YouYou Teachers!Teachers! someone should call his work and say to fulfill the position of Councilman classroom instruction and improve he is doing wild and crazy things at At Large Place 2, whereas I believe student educational outcomes. She the city in an effort to get him fired. that his opponents will only have is also familiar with budgetary issues You’re invited to our I have heard personally from folks time to be partially involved due to such as, the $550,000,000 indebted- that he has been on different sides their personal circumstances. ness of the district, and the current Teachers’ Appreciation of the issues that when Kensley was Go out to vote today and vote expenditure trajectory that has grown Open House KIB, North Lake students join to clean up Rodeo Park Tuesday, May 14th Rodeo Park in Irving’s Valley Ranch neighborhood looks much 4-5:30 pm brighter and more inviting now, thanks to the efforts of several North $50 Door Prize Lake College students who are work- ing with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Appetizers & Drinks will be served in their Service Learning Program. The group of five gave a total of fifteen hours by painting the pavilion at the park on April 12. KIB collaborated with the City of Irving Parks Depart- Please RSVP: ment, which identified an area that 972-556-0014 needed attention and supplied the 8707 Valley Ranch Pky. West paint and supplies for the project. A Capital Senior Living Community Irving, TX 75063 The result of this partnership is a Creating a better place to play, volunteers spend the day improving the facilities at bright shiny blue pavilion that now www. eRemington-VR.com Rodeo Park. / Courtesy photo welcomes visitors to the picnic area. Student Julio Chavez reflected Learning since 2008, and hundreds and we couldn’t be happier with the on what a project like this means of students have gone through the results,” said KIB Board Member and to him. “It’s great to get involved program. They donate their time North Lake instructor Dr. Yolanda in something where you are giving with a non-profit organization such Romero. “Several local residents your time to the community and as KIB, and receive credit from walked up to tell them how nice the RRamblerNewspaperamblerNewspaperss also getting credit in your classes,” participating instructors in various pavilion looked and how much they Chavez said. courses. Many of these students have appreciated their efforts. As always, New horizons for your business. “It makes me feel good to know enjoyed the experience so much that KIB would like to thank John Page that these kids we saw playing in the they have been inspired to continue of the Parks Department and his park today will enjoy the results of volunteering even after they complete staff for their assistance, as well as We can help grow your business. our work for a long time to come.” their schooling. the North Lake students, who were For information, please contact John Purser: KIB has been a participating “We had a great group of stu- outstanding.” [email protected] or (972) 870-1992 agency in North Lake College Service dents here on a beautiful spring day, Source: Keep Irving Beautiful

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(972) 870-1992 Lions Club seeks children for camp CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] Each year the Texas Lions Camp a “can do” philosophy. learn more about their condition in Kerrville opens its doors for the There are nine one-week sessions from doctors, nurses and health- FOR SALE EMPLOYMENT summer to children that typically during the summer, of which children related professionals. In July, there cannot go to camp. Children with ages 7 to 16 apply to attend their re- are two one-week sessions for Down FOR SALE ERP Programmer IV for TAMKO physical disabilities, diabetes or spective camp sessions based on their syndrome children and those kids 1975 Chevrolet Blazer, Building Products, Inc Down syndrome are welcomed by type of special need. Parents of these affected by burns or cancer. White, Automatic with 4 Wheel Drive, to work at Irving, TX location. camp staff for a week of fun, games children should apply and have a Li- “If you go to one of these camps Roll Bar, removable top with Heat, Rev, analyze, & modify systems incl en- and education. ons Club member sign the application and see what these kids are doing and A/C converted to 134A Freon, code, test, & debug to support ERP apps. The camp is free of charge, paid after a review of their situation. how much fun they have, you’d just Original Ins. Panel, Looks GOOD, Key role to support new & existing SAP for by Lions Clubs in Texas. Camps for physical disabilities be amazed,” Irving Noonday Lions ready to restore or take out hunting. based apps. Ensure complete integrations. CALL 972-252-4690 Variety of complicated tasks w/ production The Irving and Coppell Lions begin in early June and include Club President Sam Scott said. “The & dvlpmt duties incl: Translate biz reqs into Clubs are looking to sponsor children those children with disabilities such camp is full of trained professionals web-based designs & dev/rollout new web interested in attending the week-long as amputation, cerebral palsy, polio, to help the kids understand their LEGAL NOTICE content & tools; Work w/ cross-functional camp. asthma, lupus, rickets, deaf¬ness/ situation medically, and the rest of teams; Dev user-centric design process & “We’re looking for kids that are hearing impairment, muscular the trained staff is there to make sure The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will long-term web strategy; Customer based- affected by these disabilities so that dystro¬phy, scoliosis, burns, epi- they have the most enjoyable experi- receive sealed responses in the Purchas- research; Moniter site traffic & scale site we might help them enjoy a fun week lepsy, sickle cell, blindness/vision ence of their summer.” ing Division, capacity; Improve portal efficiency & de- 1st floor, 845 W. Irving Blvd, at the camp,” Coppell Lions Club impairment, heart conditions, partial To find out more about the sign; Do time estimates; Assist w/ training until the date and time below and will & best practice docs; Resolve customer president Bill Smothermon said. paralysis, stroke, cancer/tumor, juve- camp, visit the Texas Lions Camp open responses at the same location for support issues; Move object from QA into Texas Lions Camp is a residen- nile rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord website at www.lionscamp.com. Re- the following item: production systems. May assist as team tial camping facility for children with injury and other similar disabilities. quest a local Lion to follow up with RFP #119D-13F Alarm Services Maintenance, Repair, Testing, lead. Also work w/ tools incl: ABAP, ECC, physical disabilities, type 1 diabetes The facility hosts two type 1 you. For more information, contact Inspection & Monitoring CRM, APO, Java, Java Script, NetWeaver, and cancer. The camp is located on diabetes camps in late July and early [email protected], or call Due Date: 6/3/13 @ 3 p.m. & rel tools. Some travel may be involved. more than 500 acres in Texas hill August Kids participating will not 214-641-5757. Pre-Bid Mtg: 5/21/13 @ 3 p.m. Requires MS in Engg, Comp Sci, Math, Responses must be received in a sealed country and is designed to introduce only have recreational fun, but also Source: Lions Club Systems Analysis or related field, and 2 envelope with solicitation number and due yrs relevant exp; OR BS in rel field and 5 date on the envelope. Late responses yrs relev exp. Resume to Attention: ERP cannot be accepted. Information may be found at www.cityofirving.org click Depart- Programmer IV, P.O. Box 72, Joplin, MO ments/ Purchasing Phone: 64802. EOE 972.721.2631

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Among the many volunteers who made Great Days of Service a success, members of the Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief - Tree Crew The City of Irving will be holding the last two public hearings this summer to receive citizen remove large dead tree on corner lot. / Photo by John Parker - Plymouth Park Baptist input on upcoming projects and activities. All projects will be located in Irving, Texas. Citizen comments will be used to help create the Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in August of 2013. Great Days of Service assists 33 homeowners These meetings will be held at the following times and locations. *Please note the date change. Wednesday, June 19, 2013, Friendships formed during 12 years of applying Local restaurants and businesses contribute lunches 6:00 pm - ***DATE CHANGE*** skills and compassion making Great Days of Service a which are delivered to work sites by caring volunteers. Housing and Human Services true community project. Each spring on two weekends There is a bonding together of work teams. The four work Board Meeting City Hall 825 W. Irving Boulevard in April volunteers, numbering approximately 400 this days close with a celebration honoring the homeowners Irving, Texas year, come with hammers and paint brushes, spaghetti who are served and volunteers who provide the service. and sandwiches to work in teams either at sites or at Host church this year is Irving Church of Christ, lo- Thursday, July 25, 2013, 7:00 pm headquarters ready to deliver meals. cated at 210 East 6th Street, with Bruce Bailey as co-chair. Irving City Council Meeting City Hall GDS is unique from many service projects contain- Ronnie Walker has been co-chair for South Mac Church 825 W Irving Boulevard ing a faith-based component, in that multiple denomi- of Christ, which will be Great Days of Service 2014 Host Irving, Texas nations and faiths participate. Various churches come Church under its new name, Christ Church and new loca- together, without competition, as an example of God’s tion on Airport Freeway. love in shared service. Alongside them, volunteers from Contact Great Days of Service at P.O. Box 154044, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS - community groups, businesses, and individuals perform Irving, TX 75015. You can learn more at our website PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES CITY OF IRVING repairs for qualified homeowners. www.gdsirving.org or email [email protected] . New PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL Many referrals come from City Code Enforcement participants are always welcome and are encouraged to Public hearings are held to consider applications for amendments to the Comprehensive staff, helping bring properties into compliance when express interest as early as possible. Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Irving, Texas for the properties owners cannot afford to make repairs. Source: Jan Killen, GDS leadership team described herein:

LOCATION, DATES & TIMES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas an exclusive agreement for 120 days tion sessions. Planning & Zoning Commission: Monday, May 20, 2013, 7 p.m. Entertainment without any background.” LCG’s last proposal for the en- City Council: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7 p.m. Continued from Page 1 The City had originally part- tertainment center was for the City nered with the Las Colinas Group to pay for about $17 million of the ZONING CASE ZC13-0003: Approx. 0.02 acres at 7650 Esters Blvd. ing into an agreement without prop- to build the entertainment center. development. It is estimated the City The request is to rezone the property from S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for FWY (Freeway) and Commercial Parking Facility uses to S-P-1 (Detailed Site Plan) for Telecommunications erly vetting the private company’s However, the entertainment center has spent about $35 million on the Tower uses. finances and background? project stalled in the fall when the project already. “I would love to support this, but City Council voted down a resolu- Ark Promotions, however, could COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING CASE ZC13-0011: then the only thing we have from this tion to extend negotiations with the pay LCG to drop the lawsuit, accord- Approx. 75.79 acres at the southeast corner of SH 114 and N. Belt Line Rd. The request is to amend the Comprehensive Plan Recommended Land Use from “Office/ company is an MOU,” Van Duyne project’s developer. ing to the memo. Negotiations will Technology/Warehousing” to “Low Density Residential” uses and to rezone the property from said. “There’s no financials. No due Shortly after the vote, LCG filed continue. Ark Promotions owns the R-40 (Single Family) and C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) districts to S-P-2 (Generalized Site diligence. No background. It’s very a lawsuit against the city, which has N.C. Music Factory, an entertain- Plan) for R-6 (Single Family) district uses. bad business practice to enter into since been discussed in closed media- ment complex in Charlotte, NC. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearings and express their opinions on the zoning change request. Written response for the record may also be submitted to:

Council failed to approve an agree- member must be returned to City City of Irving – Dept. of Development Services, 825 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Election ment with the development partner within 45 days— up from 30— and TX 75060. Continued from Page 1 Las Colinas Group and LCG sued the deadline for a recall petition for The application is on file for public review in Department of Development Services at the ad- the City. the mayor or at-large district changes dress listed above during normal business hours. For additional information, please contact the who is self-employed; Loren Byers, Charter amendments to 60 days. Department at 972-721-2424. Please reference the case number when requesting information. who is semi-retired; and Juan Martin Voters will also have 25 proposi- Many of the changes are gram- This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for Ronco, Jr., former military service- tions to decide on in today’s election. mar corrections or language changes interpretation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. man; and DART board chairman The propositions are amendments to to make the document comply with Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance. John Danish. the City’s Charter, which hasn’t been state law. Candidates for Place 2, which updated in more than 10 years. School board is an at-large position, are Charter Among the proposals, voters will Two seats will be voted on in the Review Committee member Kensley decide whether to increase the Coun- Irving Independent School District Stewart, former City Council member cil’s salary. If the proposal passes, the election. In Place 5, Manuel A. Bena- Allan E. Meagher, high school stu- mayor will receive $1,200 a month videz and Lee A. Mosty are facing dent Francis Schommer and former and Council members will receive incumbent Gwen Craig. In at-large Dallas Independent School District $900 a month. district Place 7, Mike Gregory is run- board president Rene Castilla. The City Council salary was last ning against Randy Randle. Running City Councilman Gerald Farris, set in 1998. unopposed in Place 6 is Norma C. whose seat is also up for election, is Another measure proposes Gonzales. running unopposed and wins the seat changing City Council term limits The board has been divided by default. from four consecutive three year leading up to the election with many The new Council members will terms to three consecutive three of the board’s votes being split. In have a number of divisive issues to year terms. March, Gonzales, who has said she tackle, including the search for a new After three years, the Council lacks confidence in the current dis- City Manager. In April, the Council member cannot run for office again, trict leadership, was named to win voted to end City Manager Tommy except for the seat of mayor, accord- her place 6 seat by default. Gonzalez’s contract in October. A ing to another proposition on May’s With Gonzales’ support, the search firm can be hired as soon ballot. board could form a majority of trust- as July to find a replacement for Other proposals set residency ees who are critical of the district’s Gonzalez. requirements for candidacy and leadership and direction. In March, The Council will also face the require a City Manager evaluation the school board narrowly voted to increasing public pressure to restart annually. extend Superintendent Dana Bed- plans to build an entertainment A change to the recall provision den’s contract one more year. That center in Las Colinas. The project is also proposed. A petition for recall contract will come before the newly fell through in the fall when the City for a single member district Council elected board members next year. Page 6 May 11, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com

Heroes receive award At the DFW Board of Directors meeting last week, Kristy Dana for pulling man out Gish and valet driver Walter Vaughn receive Citizens Recognitions of burning van at DFW Awards for rescuing By Elaine Paniszczyn heard a faint, “Help.” I turned in the T.J. Griffin from his Amid flames and explosions, direction of it, and I started to look, burning van Mar. 29. three strangers’ lives intertwined in but it was dark outside. Eventually I Pictured are (Front) a dramatic way in front of DFW Air- was able to locate it. Gish, Griffin, Vaughn port’s Terminal A when T.J. Griffin’s “I looked over and saw a van, holding sons Blake van caught fire and Walter Vaughn, a and I started to see some smoke and and Noah (Back) Freedom Park valet driver, and Kristy a little bit of flame in there, and I DFW Vice President Dana Gish, who was arriving for a started sprinting toward the van. The of Public Safety Alan flight, rushed to T.J.’s aide about 6 closer I got to the van I realized the Black, T.J.’s father a.m. March 29. T.J. is disabled from fire was moving extremely quickly… Jim Griffin, Vaughn’s a football injury he received during it was probably 40 feet. In just that wife Angel holding his senior year at Trinity High School short distance of the sprint, it was Madeline, and DFW in Euless. already halfway through the van. I got Airport Fire Chief Brian For their heroic actions, Kristy up to the door and I started to talk to McKinney. and Walter received Citizens Recog- T.J. I unlocked the door and opened / Photo by Elaine Paniszczyn nition Awards at the DFW Board of it up, and that’s when I started to Directors meeting last week. realize that T.J. had some sort of “Walter suffered some singeing disability. That’s when we just started of his hair and arms; Kristy received talking in general how we were going move T.J. behind a pillar before sev- no injuries; they saved T.J.’s life,” to get him out of the vehicle. At that eral more explosions rocked the van said Alan Black, Vice President of point, the flames are moving a little and damaged the front of Terminal A. Public Safety at DFW Airport. “The further in the van.” Walter found a wheelchair, and Department of Public Safety recog- Walter said there was no scream- he and Kristy took T.J. inside the nizes individuals inside and outside ing. They were just going through the terminal. While this scenario played the department for those kinds of scenarios step-by-step. out, other travelers walked or drove lifesaving efforts. We submitted these “I was already so many steps by or stood and watched. Nobody else two individuals for Citizens Recogni- ahead mentally,” Walter said. “I’m offered to help. tion Awards, and it was unanimously focusing on trying to get him out but “Walter’s all ‘I’m going to go approved by our awards committee after seeing the fire, I realized we had back to work,’ and Kristy had to leave of firefighters, security personnel, to physically take him out of there.” to catch her plane, and I was trying and police officers who recognized Because of T.J.’s disability, in to get my bearings,” T.J. said. “I was that this is a behavior that deserves order for him to drive, his wheelchair saying ‘Guys, I have got to get your public recognition.” is locked down. T.J. was unable to names – your numbers. I’ve got to An airport camera records the flames engulfing T.J. Griffin’s van in front of Terminal A Chief Bryan McKinney pre- make it release, and Walter could not buy you drinks for the rest of your life. about 6 a.m. Mar. 29. / Courtesy photo sented Certificates of Recognition find the release button. “These are just the most amazing to the pair who said they believe fate “In hindsight, it is best he said ‘I got it.” explode. They grab me and move me people,” T.J. said. “People don’t just brought them all together. couldn’t find it because I would’ve The seatbelt then got tangled on about 10 feet away. I could just see run into a flaming van and try to help T.J., a quadriplegic, is a men- backed up right into the flame,” T.J. a device on the steering wheel. Walter by the determination on Kristy’s and somebody out. Because of them, I get tor coordinator for the Christopher said. had to struggle to get it untangled. Walter’s faces that they were going to to live the rest of my life. I’ve always Reeve Foundation. He was return- About that time, Kristy ran over “The seatbelt came flying back, get me out.” tried to live my life good, but after ing from Seattle where he had been and asked how she could help. Wal- so I grabbed (it), and Walter bear- T.J. said that burning to death what they’ve done, I’m going to try teaching others how to be mentors. ter told her to call 9-1-1, and she ran hugged him and got him out of the trapped in his car or home had been to give back even more – try to pay it Kristy rarely travels, but she was to tell the cab driver to call. He was vehicle,” Kristy said. his biggest fear. forward as much as I can.” going to meet her best friend for their already “on it” he said. “Walter was hugging me and “I was getting myself prepared The trio has met for lunch, and annual vacation. She said everything “At one point, the image came saying ‘What do I do now?’” T.J. … and I said to myself ‘I hope I die of they phone each other and text “all went wrong that morning: the cab in my mind: we’re going to have to said. “About that time, I felt the smoke inhalation before the flames the time.” driver showed up late and took her step away, but it immediately disap- flame come over my ear, and it get to me,’ and about that time, Wal- “In my phone they’re listed as to the wrong terminal. Because of the peared, and I just went back to doing burned my ear. I look up, and I can ter came to the window, and I felt like heroes,” T.J. said. “The world would delays and mistakes, she was in the what I was doing,” Walter said. see the flames over my head. I went I had a chance.” be better off if there were more Wal- right place at the right time. “He was very calm,” T.J. said. into panic mode. Walter said ‘Here Walter and Kristy managed to ter and Kristy’s in the world.” “I think there was a higher power “I ran back over to help,” Kristy we go.’ Gravity helped, and we went at work,” Kristy said. said. “I was just thinking, ‘Get him to the ground. As soon as we got to “I know so,” T.J. said. out!’ I think burning alive is a big fear the ground, Water got one arm, and As for Walter, he had called his of everybody. When I approached Kristy got the other. They dragged Senior Health Expo & supervisor to pick up another shift. the van, the flames were rolling over me about 5 or 10 feet away from the Veterans AssistanceAss Information “I shouldn’t have been at the air- T.J.’s head, so the van at that point van, and I’m so in shock I said, ‘Oh port,” Walter said. “When I showed was completely engulfed. The whole my God – my cell phone, and Walter Please join us for: up, both my departures were delayed top half of Walter’s body was inside looks for a second, and then says ‘No, about 15 minutes, and then my arrival the van. He was trying to undo the we don’t need to get the cell phone. I ✦ FREE Caregiver Tips that was 5 o’clock was about three seatbelt, and I heard him say ‘I can’t think that’s the last of our concerns,’ ✦ FREE Health Screenings hours late. I was in the garage, and I get it undone.’ Shortly after that, he and then we heard all the windows ✦ FREE Nutritious and tasty snacks ✦ FFREER Health and Veterans Information Police Explorers Plus much more! ThursdayThursday, May 23 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. clean house HEALTH SCREENINGS ✦ Blood pressure at competition ✦ Hearing By Nick Kammerer ✦ Balance The Irving Police Explorers ✦ Many more proudly brought home a first place victory from a regional competition Emeritus at Irving on April 20. 820 N. 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munity, not just those families who was 39 percent. In 2011, 85 percent Schools have students in the school system. of our juniors took the SAT, and we Continued from Page 1 “We are extremely proud of the had a 15 percentage point gain in the efforts of our Coppell High School scores. There is a lot of collaborative Where Irving week’s ‘America’s Best High Schools’ staff and the performance of our effort with central office and the lists. students,” Turner said. “We have schools to have our kids college and Meets and Eats “We’ve been on various lists for had a rapid increase in the number career ready. I think it is finally pay- seven years,” North Hills Prep’s Man- of students who are taking advanced ing dividends externally also. The dis- aging Director Shawn Stover said. classes at Coppell High School, and trict continues to have a very strong Homestyle Cooking “We are very pleased that national the Newsweek report is partially reputation throughout the state and publications recognize the fine work based upon the number of students even the nation. Family Dining we think we are doing in Irving for who are taking the AP and IB courses, “The things we are doing are the kids. How can you not be pleased and the number who are being suc- systemic across the district,” Bedden and excited when you get national cessful in those courses. said. “In our secondary fine arts class- We will recognition at a high school level? “The SAT/ACT scores in Texas es, we have gone from 49 percent to “We think we are just a humble have been pretty much flat. But in almost 69 percent participating in be closed little high school, and we are doing Coppell they have been trending fine arts. In our career and technical the best we can. It is just very uplift- upward, and our college readiness education program, we have had an May 12 ing when you get national recognition numbers are trending up. over 50 percent increase going from by independent agencies. “I think the ranking is a great 6,000 courses being taken to over in honor “I hope it lets folks know there thing for the community. It means 10,000; and they are all rigorous are quality options in public educa- something to the parents who know when related to science, technology, of Mom. tion. I know Irving ISD is doing a their kids are getting an opportunity engineering and math. good job, and they are turning things to have a great high school educa- “We need to keep working to around,” he said. tion to prepare them for college. provide a high quality educational North Hills Prep takes a multi- It also means something to people program for our kids that also al- pronged approach to providing stu- who don’t have kids. Property values lows them to be well rounded, which dents a quality education. increase every time the schools are means they get to participate in a 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor “I think we do three distinct put on a list that shows that Coppell variety of opportunities. We want to things,” Stover said. “First I think we ISD is a great school system. have high school and college gradu- For Take Out Call (972) 253-7335 offer kids a college prep education “We are making progress, but ates that are employable when they using the International Baccalaure- we are nowhere near where we think leave us, and that is our goal.” ate (IB) framework. High school we can be. We have great potential For more information on the seniors are able to get a lot of college because of the kids, the staff and the Newsweek rankings, visit www. ank you friends for voting us credit while they are in high school. supportive community we have. We thedailybeast.com/newsweek/fea- the best coffee shop in Irving! If they graduate with an IB diploma, are continuing to refine and create a tures/2013/americas-best-high- they are guaranteed at least 24 hours system that is second to none in the schools.html . IN GOD WE TRUST of college credit at a Texas public state of Texas,” he said. Some information provided by Irving ISD. university. We also offer a lot of AP Irving ISD is working towards classes. A lot of our seniors go into creating well rounded students who college with anywhere from 12 to 36 are ready for whatever awaits them hours of college credit. after high school. “We have great, great parent “These rankings give an external support. Parents are active partici- review that the community can be pants in our school. We ask them to proud of. Our school district tries volunteer 25 hours per year per to provide a well rounded program family. that is not just about taking a test,” “And we just have great, hard said Irving ISD Superintendent Dr. working students from literally all Dana Bedden. $ over the world. “Our four year graduation rate 1OFF “Last year our graduating class, without exclusions from the state for F R O Z E N Y O G U R T which was about 86 students, was 2011 was listed at 84 percent, and the offered almost $12 million in schol- completion rate is 85 percent, and all arships and financial aid. So far, those numbers are up. Our dropout OPEN DAILY our 102 seniors this year have been rate for grade 9 through 12 contin- offered over $9 million. One of the ues to sit around two percent of our MONDAY-SUNDAY things we really focus on is ensuring population. Our attendance rate is that our kids are successful once they still going up. About 96 percent of our 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM are in college. Part of that success is kids meet attendance expectations. not only making sure they are aca- “We have focused on the num- Present this Coupon and LAS COLINAS PLAZA demically ready, but also that they ber and percentage of kids who are receive $1 off 8oz or more 4020 N. MACARTHUR BLVD #120 are financially able to afford college,” taking AP courses and how they are Expires May 31, 2013 Tom Thumb Plaza Stover said. doing,” he said. “This past year, we One Per Visit Next door to Midori Japanese Restaurant Coppell Superintendent of had a 9.4 percent increase in AP Schools Dr. Jeff Turner believes participation; a 17.3 percent increase the national attention brought to in the scores of a 3 or better. (AP tests FROZEN YOGURT & SMOOTHIES SOOO…DELICIOUS the school district by the Newsweek are scored from 1 to 5.) rankings is good for the entire com- “In 2009, our SAT participation Irving Heritage Society wins silver award in publication design competition The Irving Heritage Society has been presented a silver award in the 34th annual Mitchell A. Wilder Publication Design Awards Competition by the Texas Association of Museums. Created to recognize achievement in graphic design and media production and to encourage quality in public presentations, the Wilder Design Competition drew 36 entries from Museums of all sizes, regions and disciplines throughout the state of Texas. The Irving Heritage Society entered a video presentation of a dramatiza- tion of a tour of the Irving Heritage House titled Irving Heritage House, A House With A History. This was produced in conjunction with Irving Com- Bistro Lunch munity Television Network in honor of the 2012 100th anniversary of the Mon- Fri — 11 AM - 2PM Heritage House, a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. On hand to accept the award during the April Texas Association of $5.95 to $15 Museums conference were Heritage Society members Dwane Crain, Shirley Chowritmooroo, Mary Higbie, Wilder competition coordinator Lacie Ball- inger, and Kevin Kendro. CATERING Source: Irving Heritage Society to your home, corporation, or venue! Our venue transforms to host your event on site at Glory House RRamblerNewspaperamblerNewspaperss (for up to 200 guests) Mother’s Day 109 S. MAIN STREET, Elvis Gospel Brunch New horizons for your business. IN DOWNTOWN IRVING Two shows: 10 AM - Noon & 1 PM - 3 PM We can help grow your business. Each show/brunch is $25 per person For information, please contact John Purser: WiFi 972-259-1123 FREE Separate menu at each show. 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IPD’s Officer Steve Burres and Chief Larry Boyd present the department’s 11th consecutive Top Law Enforcement Team award to Christy Homs and her family at this year’s Walk Like MADD event on April 27 in Dallas. / Courtesy photo Walk Like MADD event remembers fallen officer By Phil Cerroni ment is currently running in 3rd Three thousand citizens from place on the MADD website for funds across the Metroplex traveled to raised for this area. Main Street Garden Park in Dallas “Texas leads the nation in al- to take part in the 11th annual Walk cohol related fatal accidents. Our Like Madd 5K on April 27th. fatality rate in Texas fluctuates be- Organized by Mother Against tween 47 percent and 50 percent of Drunk Driving (MADD), the walk accidents that involve alcohol, with a raised $6,500 - $2,500 over their national average for the United States goal - in remembrance of Irving Po- somewhere between 31 percent and lice Department (IPD) Officer Glenn 38 percent. There’s a spot where Homs, killed in the line of duty by a we’re No. 1 that we don’t want to be drunk driver. No. 1,” said IPD DWI Investigator, On July 3, 1993 Officer Homs Officer Steve Burres. was on his way home when he IPD considers drunk driving a stopped to help a woman whose vehi- high priority and employs a special- cle collided with a cow near Highway ized unit tasked with stopping drunk 114 and Belt Line Rd. As Homs set up drivers on the road before they be- a flare line around the woman’s ve- come a serious threat. hicle, a drunk driver crashed through “We have a five man full time the flare line, slamming into Homs. DWI unit, all of our officers are certi- Since then, Homs’ story has fied as drug recognition experts, and been a clarion call to citizens in two of them are crash reconstruction North Texas who have turned out investigators,” Burres said. “We work in overwhelming support over the at night from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. dur- past decade to celebrate his life and ing the peak, where you’ll have your do their part to make sure a tragedy early happy hours when people get like his death does not happens again. off work and when the bars close at IPD took special pains to remember 2 o’clock. [We are] doing proactive their fallen brother and not only had enforcement trying to find drunk the largest police representation at drivers before they turn into an al- this year’s Walk Like MADD, winning cohol related crash.” the award for most supportive law Some information provided enforcement team, but the depart- by the City of Irving. If you live within the boundaries of the Irving ISD, you can vote for me! District 7 is an AT-LARGE district! POLLING LOCATIONS ■ Barton Elementary ■ Elliott Elementary ■ Irving High School 2931 Conans 1900 S. Story Rd. 900 N. O’Connor Rd. ■ Britain Elementary ■ Good Elementary ■ MacArthur High School 631 Edmondson 1200 E. Union Bower 3700 N. MacArthur ■ Brown Elementary ■ Thomas Haley Elementary ■ Irving Fire Station #8 2501 W. 10th St. 3601 W. Cheyenne 650 E. Las Colinas Blvd. ■ Davis Elementary ■ Johnston Elementary ■ Eladio Martinez Learning Center 310 Davis St. 2801 Rutgers 4500 Bernal Dr., Dallas

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Discussing the trade, haunted yard artist Les Noble gets some advice from the 13th Street Morgue’s Jennifer Lohmann. / Photos by John Starkey Everyone can be themselves at Frightmare as this group cozies up for a warm family photo. Ink and typeface reanimate horror By Phil Cerroni was a real dip in artwork for film and If you ask either professionals television and whatnot,” Pullin said. or opinionated fans, you will receive But at this year’s Texas Fright- dozens of reasons why the quality of mare Weekend, the same industry the horror genre fluctuates almost as professionals who were so grim about much as the temperature in North where the horror genre has been Texas. But at the Texas Frightmare for the past few years, were positive Weekend May 3-5, a resurgence of about the distance it had come during print and traditional genre art are 2012 and optimistic about the direc- playing their part to spearhead a tion it is currently taking. return to quality classic horror. So what changed? With the release of new tech- Eric Beebe, the publisher at nologies over the past decade that Post Mortem Press, a midsized in- made both publishing and design dependent publishing company, said significantly easier, the market was that the space in between “The Big flooded with books, artwork and 6” major publishers which include films. Random House and Penguin and For years, author Peter Clines self publishers has only recently been wrote short fiction for Permuted claimed, affording a place for indie Every girl needs a coffin purse as Hope Sexton can tell you while she shops with Robert Jordan and Michelle Hawkins for those perfect Press, an Arkansas-based indepen- publishing to flourish. Beebe credits but hard to find accessories. dent publishing company, before the survival of his company partly on signing a contract with Random the fact that they have resurrected Alexander thinks that no matter fan conventions and that’s becoming reflected in all the new festivals that House. He recapped how the rise of their earlier titles to include upgraded how enamored both fans and profes- huge. It’s becoming more important are popping up and the rising number eBooks introduced an effluence of packaging and visuals. sionals may become with a particular to the fans and you’re seeing that of fans at theses shows. “ mediocre material that readers have “I think in small and indepen- fad, they will always be drawn back to to filter through. dent press, the successful ones are the strong content and illustrations and “In one sense being a self-pub- ones that change as needed,” Beebe what they represent. lisher is slowly getting away from said. “When we first started out, stuff “I think it boils down to this: the the stigma that it had because you’re wasn’t as professional, but the beauty more that we live in a digital world, RamblerNewspapers getting the wide distribution,” Clines of being small and having low over- the more that we are going to seek said. “On the other hand, because head is we can change. We can take genuine, organic experience. So what New horizons for your business. it’s so easy there’s proportionally something we published three years that means is you can find any move even more people who write a novel ago and tweak it and make it better poster online but to actually own an over a long weekend, and that night and make it more professional and original means something, so that’s We can help grow your business. they can have it for sale on Amazon put it back.” why there’s been such a rise in art and For information, please contact John Purser: … but the part no one wants to talk “People spend more money on movie poster art for example,” Alex- [email protected] or (972) 870-1992 about is there are a lot more people good cover art,” added. ander said. “They want to come out to putting out really God-awful things Pullin agrees that consumers ex- that should never be seen by anyone.” pect top notch presentation, whether The accessibility of free or very it be in a magazine or on a book cover inexpensive reading material affected or DVD case. The mainstream with specialty shops and mainstream the iconic illustration for the 2004 bookstores across the nation. The film Saw has continued to grow over most notable example is perhaps the the past decade. RamblerNewspapers super chain Borders that was forced “Now with companies … [giving] to close its doors in 2011. This shift the artist carte blanche again to build also forced boutique publications like something cool from the ground up, New horizons for your career. Toronto-based horror Magazine Rue illustration wise, I think it’s really Morgue to look toward new horizons. turning studios’ heads… I think now We are looking for team players. Although Rue Morgue has ben- it’s starting to come back again,” Pul- For information, please contact John Purser: efited from online publication, the lin said. “You’re starting to see better [email protected] or (972) 870-1992 migration jeopardized their tradi- artwork for bigger releases. 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But in terms of us having a digital magazine, it’s been a good thing for sure. “ “At the same time, however, most of our fans want the print edi- tion because there’s very much a design and an art element to it that makes it collectible,” he added. Nationally Nationally If the advent of online publish- ing rocked the print world, “Ghoul- Accredited Accredited ish” Gary Pullin thinks the release Chest Pain Heart Failure of digital photo editing software Center Program similarly allowed film studios to become lazy with their artwork and marketing. Pullin has been illustrating for films and magazines for almost two Nationally recognized heart care program. decades, working on such projects We are proud to announce that Baylor Medical Center at Irving has earned both Chest Pain Center accreditation as UFC Magazine, Austin based and Heart Failure accreditation. 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leader, guiding his RA’s to grow into Karen Lucas Cowley NOTICES Basic Direct Cremation strong Christian men. Retired from Karen Lucas Cowley, of Irving, Arrangements by TP&L/TXU after 40 yrs, never missing $795 passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, a day of work. Spent his retirement 972-254-4242 She was born October 5, 1950 in Ir- fishing with his grandchildren at the Family owned and operated ving. She graduated from MacArthur Beatrice “Josie” Bailey, 79 back pond. Marvin loved to tell of his September 24, 1933 – May 01, 2013 403 South Britain High School in 1967. Karen was a boyhood days catching catfish with Preferred Lifelegacy Provider William Benjamin Simmons, 93 Irving, Texas cosmetologist with CVS Pharmacy, April 18, 1920 – May 07, 2013 his bare hands down in the “crik”. He formerly Page Pharmacy and Eckerd could spin a yarn that would make chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 Drug. She is survived by her husband Arrangements by hairs stand on end and send tingles Bill Cowley of Irving; daughter Ra- Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, down the spine. He was an ace me- chel Portillo and 972-579-1313 chanic and plumbing enthusiast; a husband Mat- Rebecca Alice Puryear man who could repair anything with thew of Rowlett; January 12, 1943 – May 1, 2013 some spit, elbow grease, and a good son Nicholas Marvin Ray Reynolds amount of duct tape. An amateur October 3, 1939 – May 4, 2013 Cowley and barber whose artistic works are chron- Gary “GWW” Whitehead wife Dayna of September 9, 1965 – May 6, 2013 icled through his sons’ elementary Dallas; mother Rev. J. C. Mitchell school photos. Always made sure his Imogene Cline August 16, 1930 – May 8, 2013 shoes were polished until they shined Lucas of Irving; and never went anywhere without a Founder brother Rodney Lucas and wife Wanda Ginger, Steve Echols and wife Kim, comb and handkerchief in his back Continuing of Irving, and Gary Lucas of Seaside, David Alan Echols and wife Tracey, pocket. He had a huge sweet tooth Oregon; grandchildren Ethan Villan- Shane Echols and wife Stefanie, Laura which included his favorites: cokes, The Tradition ueva, and Tyler Portillo; nieces and Wheless, Kimberly Slaughter and hus- sweet tea, chocolate pie, twinkies, nephew Andrea Lucas, Kristina Lucas, band Scott, Brandon Harris and wife crackerjack, and chocolate malt milk- “The Right Choice and Allen Lucas, Hannah Summer, Lindsey, Preston Harris, and Halston shakes made with vanilla ice cream. Holly Lucas, and Lydia Berman; and Harris; and 10 great grandchildren, Preceded in death by parents William for Over 54 Years.” numerous great nieces and nephews, Taylor, Nicki, Shelby, Cody, Kinnsey, and Louise, eldest son Marvin Ray II, and cousins. Funeral services will be Ethan, Christopher, Faith, Ethan, brothers Terry, Butch, James, sisters held at 2 PM Saturday, May 11, 2013 and Leighton; and many extended Tina, Betty. Survived by Susie Gaye, 972-254-4242 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Burial family members including her best his loving wife of 46 yrs, children, will follow at Oak Grove Memorial friends, James Brandenburg, Lori grandchildren, brother, sisters, nieces, www.brownmem.com Gardens. Byrd, and Rick Noland. A visitation nephews, and cousins. Visitation was Ben F. Brown was held 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, held on May 9, 6-8PM at Donnelly’s Arlene Harris at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home. Colonial Funeral Home. Service was Director in Charge Gary Westerman Arlene Harris, a resident of Ir- The funeral service was 11:00 a.m., May 10, at 10 AM at FBC Irving, 403 ving, went to be with the Lord on May Wednesday, May 8 at First Baptist S. Main St, Irving. Laid to rest with Owned and Operated by 5, 2013 at the age of 91. Born April 16, Church, 403 South Main Street, Ir- military honors at Dallas-Ft. Worth 1922 in Salem, Arkansas to William ving, TX with Pastor John Durham National Cemetery. Jeanne Brown & The Brown Family B. Wilson and and Wayne Watkins officiating. Burial Mary Lou War- followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- ren Wilson, she dens in Irving. was the widow of James L. Marvin Ray Reynolds Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D. Harris. They Marvin Ray Reynolds, born Oc- married on tober 3, 1939, went to be with Jesus Specializing in Family Practice May 11, 1940 Christ, his Lord and Savior on May 4, ✦ in Caddo, Okla- 2013. He was University of Illinois College of Medicine homa. Arlene was a housewife, church 73. “Big Marvin” James Scholar Program for Independent Study worker and her husband’s helpmate became a Chris- ✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, Illinois in the grocery business. Her greatest tian during VBS Department of Family Medicine and Community Health commitment and love were to the at Hempridge Lord, her family, her friends and her Baptist Church ✦ Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians church. Included in the many lives in Waddy, KY. ✦ Fluent in English and Telugu she has touched, she leaves behind 4 He graduated children, Peggy Davis and husband from Waddy Leon, Patricia Echols and husband HS, KY, 1957. Served honorably in MEDICAL and Call today to schedule David, Janie Wheless and husband the Navy from 1957-63. A skilled ath- SURGICAL an appointment! 972-253-4343 Garry, and James Harris and wife lete who enjoyed playing basketball CLINIC of Tamara; 10 grandchildren, Shelley and baseball, but loved playing golf IRVING 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061 Davis-Crutsinger, Scott Davis and wife best. Marvin was a Royal Ambassador

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though, he was something of and Europe, earning him of the puppies in “101 Dal- snake in the world, in terms a phenomenon. In 1840, the $200,000 along the way. matians”? of weight and girth? then-25-year-old man set off • In the 1960s, the mini- 5. TELEVISION: Where does on a skiff down the Mississippi skirt was still controversial. the show “The Gilmore Girls” Answers River. He spent more than a Both Vatican City and Dis- take place? 1. Condensation • It was French Enlight- year on the river, sketching neyland refused entrance to 6. MUSIC: In what year did 2. Fear of nudity enment author Voltaire who steadily along the way. After women wearing the skirts. 1. SCIENCE: What is the the Beatles make their first 3. Firenze made the following sage ob- he completed the voyage, • If you’re a fan of the conversion of water vapor to visit to the United States? 4. A fur coat servation: “Judge a man by he spent another five years TV series “Dr. Who,” you liquid called? 7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the 5. Stars Hollow, Conn. his questions rather than his painting his “Panorama of probably know that the title 2. PSYCHOLOGY: What is capital of Iceland? 6. 1964 answers.” the Mississippi,” an ambitious character, a Time Lord from gymnophobia? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: 7. Reykjavik • Have you ever heard of work that was 12 feet wide and the planet Gallifrey, has two 3. LITERATURE: What was What kind of animal is a 8. A monkey an artist by the name of John more than 3 miles long. hearts. This may seem like the name of the centaur in macaque? 9. Contaminated water Banvard? You’re to be forgiven When completed, the science fiction (and, of course, “Harry Potter And The Sor- 9. MEDICINE: What is the 10. The anaconda if the name is unfamiliar; few painting was mounted on two it is), but it’s not unknown for cerer’s Stone”? chief cause of cholera? people these days remember upright revolving cylinders a human to be born with two 4. MOVIES: What does Cru- 10. GENERAL KNOWL- him. and displayed for the paying hearts. ela De Vil want to make out EDGE: What is the biggest (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. In the mid-19th century, public throughout the U.S. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. CLUBS

American Legion Post #218 Heritage Park Building 215 Main St. Downtown Irving 3rd Thursday of each month. Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878

Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Community Bible Church Put a Paw print in your heart 2301 Texas Drive and a best friend at home! Friends of The Irving Theater Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m. bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month Howdy my name is @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. Napster. I am Irving Amateur Radio Club an awesome Fourth Thurday of the month Hello, I'm Smore! That means I'm looking buff 7:30 to 9 PM and white, 4 "smore" love than you can ever Senter Park East dream of! I'm about 6 years old and I year old 228 Chamberlain came to the DFW Humane Society male. I have www.irvingarc.org from another shelter that was the most 4140 Valley View Ln. overcrowded. I just LOVE people. beautiful Irving AMBUCS They are my FAVORITE. I like to almond shaped eyes. I was rescued Irving, Texas 75038 Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. follow them around in the play yard from another shelter. Everyone has 972-721-7788 at Los Lupes and sit next to them on the benches. taken such good care of me and always I get so excited that I run around in loving on me, but I really want a home I www.dfwhumane.com Irving Garden & Arts circles! I'm a great companion can call my own. I love to be held, OPEN: 2nd Thursday, 10am because I've outgrown the puppy petted and played with. I get along well Tuesday - Friday Irving Garden & Arts Building phase and I'm just ready to be your with other cats. What more can you ask 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 best friend. Doesn't that sound for? Come on by and see that I would be 11am-6pm fantastic? Please come meet me! the perfect companion for you. Saturday 10am – 5pm Irving Genealogical Society meets the third Monday of each month Come adopt a new family member today! in the main auditorium of the If you can’t adopt, please donate! Irving Public Library. Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 Every Wed. @ Los Lupes In the Irving Mall

Irving Republican Women’s Club Meets the second Monday of each month (except July) at 7pm IHOP Restaurant Hwy 635 @ MacArthur

Irving Retired School Personnel Association 2nd Friday, 10am First Christian Church 210 East Sixth Street

Irving Rotary Club Thursdays at 12 pm Las Colinas Country Club [email protected]

Irving Sunrise Rotary Thursday at 7 am Las Colinas Country Club 4400 N. O”Connor Rd.

Metroplex Glass Club Third Tues. each month 7-9 p.m. Irving Garden & Arts Bldg. For more info call 972-986-2990

The Optimist Club of Irving 1st Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. and 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Meet at Googly Eyes 2413 W. Airport Frwy.

Saturday Singles Lunch Bunch 1st & 3rd Saturdays 972-254-3525

Single Moms Care & Support of Irving 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Irving YMCA (cor- ner of Irving Blvd. and Story Road) Free meal! Encouraging meeting! Kids welcome!

TOPS TX #58, Irving Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Dwelling Place 1126 Hilltop Drive

VFW Post 2494 IRVING Post Meeting – 1st Thursday at 7pm Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd Wed at 7pm Men’s Auxiliary – 4th Wed at 7pm Junior Girls – 2nd Sun at 12:30pm 3375 Belt Line Rd

Widowed Persons Service Every Saturday @ 8:30 a.m. at Wonderrful World of Cooking Karen – 972-986-4056

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Assistant Athletic Director for the prepared him for his new position. first,” Bedden said. “Our student “Coaches are the ones who are Director school district. “We have three 3A schools that athletes consistently have had the working with the kids on a daily Continued from Page 1 Roddy will start the next stage of are in a district with outside schools highest attendance rate, the highest basis,” he said. “But I always look his athletic career as he begins work- – Farris, Irving, North Hills, amongst grades in the schools, and we want for the chance to be able to connect make him the ideal administrator for ing with IISD on a part-time basis others – so I do have the experience to continue.” with kids, whether that be to visit a expanding Irving athletics. beginning May 13, before joining the working with the outside districts,” “We want to try to use these practice or maybe get in to speak to “He is very organized, detail ori- district full-time on June 3. Roddy said. sports to teach kids life lessons that a group during an offseason program ented, takes care of responsibilities Moving Roddy is also relying on the they can carry on with them once they or being visible before a game, and very well. People that work with him to the signifi- support infrastructure already in leave school,” Roddy said. let them know that I’m there to sup- really enjoy working with him,” he cantly smaller place for Athletic Directors around One of the ways Roddy plans on port them.” said. “He’s good to be around. Good IISD will pres- the state. accomplishing this goal is by cultivat- Jess Paniszczyn and IISD Athletics supervisor for coaches. [He] knows ent Roddy with “I’m involved with the Texas ing relationships with the students. contributed to this article. his job very well.” a different en- High School Athletic Directors As- Besides acting as Assistant Ath- vironment than sociation, so I have relationships GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP letic Director for DISD since 2007, the one he has with all of the athletic administrators INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED Roddy has over 15 years experience become accus- that are currently a part of your 6 5A AIRPORT FRWY (183) as both a coach and an educator. He Clint Roddy tomed to over District,” he said. “I don’t think we’ll PIONEER began his career in 1997 at Navarro the last decade. With 22 high schools, miss a beat with that.” College’s Corsicana campus as an the organization in DISD is different Far from being detrimental, THUR 12 Assistant Football Coach and both than that in Irving, which only has 5 Bedden thinks Roddy’s experience IN MAVIS All Makes and Models a Development Math Instructor and high schools. with a larger district will be an asset LOOP BRI TA O’CONNO R Physical Education Instructor. For example, Dallas is large to Irving’s program. MacAR Collision Repair & Three years later, he relocated enough to hold its own district play- “We are obviously smaller than RAILROAD Refinishing Specialists to Dallas and continued his teach- offs, sending successful teams to state DISD, so we think that someone IRVING BLVD. ing and coaching career at A. Maceo playoffs for every sport. Irving, on whose skill set managing a large 404 Mavis, Irving Texas 75061 Smith High where he served as Direc- the other hand, must compete with program will actually allow him to 972-438-8525 tor of Vocational Office Education neighboring school districts like Cop- be more detail oriented and help us and as the Offensive Coordinator for pell and Carrollton/Farmers Branch improve,” Bedden said. the Falcons. for coveted titles. Regardless of his extensive ex- In 2003, Roddy transitioned Despite the differences, Roddy is perience at the district level, Roddy’s Link Auto Service out of the classroom to became Head convinced his experience playing with stance on student development Domestic & Asian Vehicle Specialist Football Coach and Athletic Coordi- smaller districts, through exhibition sealed the deal for Bedden. nator at Seagoville High School, also games and competitions that in- “We want someone who is go- ◆ Since 1981 in DISD, before finally settling in as cluded the smaller DISD schools, has ing to be supportive of the student ◆ Locally Owned & Operated ◆ ASE Master Certified Technician Our services are listed At the on our newly designed website: Woodallkids www.Linkautoservice.com Carnival, two or call 972-790-8208 boys dig for prizes buried 313 North Belt Line Rd. in sand as Irving, TX 75061 a Woodall therapist watches. Tickets were $1 and each game cost one ticket. / Photos by Sissy Courtney

In the petting zoo, Paul Robinson with God’s Little Critters in Waxahachie holds a Bantam rooster. He also brought a Bantam hen with her young chicks. Woodall Continued from Page 1 therapeutic model to everything. We don’t advertise that to the kids. Everything here is to work on their skills while they’re having fun.” A dad tries to talk his daughter into petting the animals. Bender said they are always looking for ways to help the children grow. for the children to pet. “Last year, we did the sand and water, and that was “It’s really fun seeing the kids interact with the ani- the first time some of them had worked with those two mals,” Bender said. “To see them connecting and loving mediums at the same time,” Bender said. “The parents on the animals has been really sweet.” loved it. Then, last summer, we did a whole themed camp The Robinson’s donated their time to the Wood- on beaches, and that was super helpful for our families to allkids Carnival. be able to go to the beach last summer. One of the families “The animals seem to calm kids,” Ms. Robinson said. had their first beach vacation after they saw their child “They just lighten up; it’s so exciting for them. This is what was going to be okay with the sand. the animals do; they’re here to serve.” “Getting their faces painted is something some of The Woodall Foundation has the carnival every them would never (ordinarily) allow. We really encourage spring, and this year’s event was part of the 10th anni- them to do it while they’re here. They really know their versary for the organization. therapist, and everything is familiar. So we’ve had parents “It’s not as much a fund raiser as it is to get our kids say later ‘We went to a birthday party, and they let them together, to get people in the community to have just paint their face’ which they had never done before.” a really good time.” said Carley Waltenburg, assistant From Waxahachie, Gina and Paul Robinson, the director. “A lot of our clients come and bring friends and owners of God’s Little Critters, brought some animals family members. It gets bigger and bigger every year.”

Irving Veterans Memorial Park Committee Presents: 5th Annual Irving Memorial Day Celebration

Music Performance by: Date/Time: The Silverstones directed by Woody Schober Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 2:30 P.M.

Distinguished Guest Speakers Including: Location: Thomas D. Spink, Irving City Councilman Irving Central Public Don McClelland, SSG, 389th Bomb Squad, USAF Auditorium Library James Brown, 1st Lt., 90th Infantry, US Army 801 W. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060 Refreshments Will Be Provided www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER May 11, 2013 Page 15 WORSHIP

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNITED METHODIST Calvary Chapel of Irving First United Methodist Church “…teaching the bible verse by verse” 211 W. Third, 75060 Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org 1104 N. Beltline Rd. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. “A New Church” Call 817-729-6687 or Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Visit www.calvaryirving.org in the Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall CATHOLIC Northgate Holy Family of Nazareth United Methodist Church Catholic Church 3700 West Northgate, 75062 One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd. 972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org Cinco de Mayo Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun with drinks, food and mariachi music during 5:30pm Sunday School 9:30 AM 972-252-5521 Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration hosted by U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and www.HolyFamilyChurch.net Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber/Irving Sister Cities, and the U.S.-Mexico Cultural & at the rear of the complex Educational Foundation. / Photo by John Starkey CHURCH OF CHRIST Oak Haven Belt Line Road United Methodist Church Church of Christ 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 1202 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX 75061 972.438.1431 Bandan Koro traces the roots 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century www.oakhavenumc.org Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. of modern music back to Africa Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. By Will Jukes and be recognized for their place in 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com Audience members at Irving the community. RamblerNewspapers Arts Center were delighted when Bandan Koro drew attention to DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Bandan Koro gave a performance of parallels scholars have long noted First Christian Church New horizons for your business. authentic West African music and between traditional West African 114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061 dance on May 4. music and contemporary pop music 972-579-0911 Bandan Koro, which in the West rooted in those African traditions. Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m. We can help grow your business. African language Malinke means The syncopated beats of Rock, Hip Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m. For information, please contact John Purser: “under the tree,” is a local performing Hop and Jazz have more in common LUTHERAN [email protected] or (972) 870-1992 arts group that promotes awareness with the danceable rhythms of West and respect for West African culture African music than with any Euro- Good Shepherd in the DFW area through education pean source, and all came out of the Lutheran Church and performance. Their performance African American community. 2620 West Grauwyler Rd, Irving www.gslcirving.com Saturday used music and dance to None of this is news to Browne, Mid-Week Worship tell the story of the African Diaspora, who brings substantial academic Wednesdays 2/20-3/13, 7:00 pm the diffusion of African culture in the experience to Bandan Koro. Browne Kirkwood United Methodist Church new world. founded Bandan Koro in 2008, PRESBYTERIAN USA RamblerNewspapers “The intent of this performance hoping that his experience studying “Where God Continues To Do Something New” SUNDAYS is to show that there’s a connection West African culture and art first Woodhaven Presbyterian Church Reverend between what happened in Africa hand could be used to create a lively, 3650 North O’Connor Road 9:00New a.m. Sehorizonsrvicio de Inspiracion for en Espano yourl career. Preston W. Weaver years and years ago and what’s hap- authentic show. Irving, Texas 75062 Children’s Church Senior Pastor pening in America today,” said Tony “I’d always had an interest in Af- www.woodhavenpres.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in English for All Ages We are looking for team players. Reverend Browne, founder and director of rican music and dance and I studied Rev. Diane Baldwin 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.F orIn information,spiration Service please in Englis contacth John PurserAlbano: Tayengo Bandan Koro. it overseas and also had the chance Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. john.purser@rambEscuela Dominicallerne wspapersen Espanol.net or (972)Ass 870-1992ociate Pastor “Those rhythms and that spirit to study it while I was in college, so I 972.541.0747 never died, it came with us from developed a passion for it and mov- May 12 — Celebrate the Gifts of Women/ 2232 W. Fih St. @ Story Rd. | Irving, TX 75060 Africa. The performance is meant to ing to Dallas ten years ago or so I got Mother’s Day 972-254-4191 | www.KirkwoodUMCIrving.org show that even though today there involved with all the different groups Psalm 97; John 17:20-26 seem to be some things that aren’t that were playing,” Browne said. Mothering Day tied to Africa, there’s actually a much “We have some shorter shows closer connection than a lot of people that we do, but we always try to in- St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 1621 W. Grauwyler Rd. understand.” corporate dialogue to make sure to Irving, TX 75061 972-259-8744 RamblerNewspapers Bandan Koro brought this con- educate people about the culture,” www.ststephensirving.org nection to the audience with per- said Adrian Templeton, founding Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. formances ranging from traditional member of the company. “We all Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. New horizons for your community. rites of passage using Djembe and slit have a love for African dance and drums to a contemporary DJ playing African Diaspora.” classic Hip Hop and Justin Timber- The show is a labor of love, ac- To advertise your house of worship We are your community newspaper. lake. The performance told the story cording to Adrian Templeton, but one in The Rambler, call 972-870-1992. Let us know how we can better serve your needs: of a journey from the homeland to they intend to continue. Fees apply. [email protected] or (972) 870-1992 the new world, stopping to highlight “The hardest part is pulling all slave music and Capoeira. Bandan the various components together, Koro also incorporated the distinctive you have the dialogue, the costume tendency of African music to encour- changes, the performance, and you age audience participation. At several have to pull all those various ele- points the audience was invited to ments into alignment. That’s not an stand up and dance, or to stand up easy feat,” Templeton said. Latest ‘Gatsby’ is messy Title: The Great Gatsby character due mainly to DiCaprio’s Rated: PG-13 performance. Gatsby is very flawed, but we still feel drawn to him and The Great Gatsby finally hits his passions. He is in love with a theaters after a delayed release. married woman named Daisy (Carey Initially intended for Christmas of Mulligan) and will do anything to be 2012 this remake with her. It is this determination that of the 1974 clas- makes this as much a love story as sic has a strong any out there. And again, Leonardo leading man and gives an award worthy performance. a few support- The book and film is set in the ing actors who 20’s, which is all a film maker would get the job done, need to create a world of music, color though in forget- and revelry. But sadly the director table fashion. (Baz Luhrmann) felt the need to Matt There are things turn the movie into a kaleidoscope Mungle to love about this of modern music, unneeded extrava- one, but sadly it gance, and delivers something that MUNGLE is plagued with at times seems cartoonish. These ON MOVIES creative deci- elements were so distracting and sions that will almost an offense to Fitzgerald’s leave many shaking their head in work. Lurmann also directed Mou- frustration. lin Rouge! and the 1996 version of Based on the novel by F. Scott Romeo + Juliet. Though these were Fitzgerald, the story centers around cutting edge films for the time, that Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), an graphic novel approach was unwar- eccentric millionaire, who befriends ranted here and a detriment to the Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), outcome of the picture. It detracted a quiet Midwesterner. Carraway is more than it added. soon sucked into the flamboyant The Great Gatsby is rated PG- life of Gatsby and his endless par- 13 for some violent images, sexual ties and acquaintances. There is a content, smoking, partying and brief mystery surrounding Gatsby, and no language and has a running time of 2 one seems to really know who he is hours and 23 minutes. It never really or where he came from. The rumors pushes the envelope for the rating, abound, and soon Nick begins to but still it is suited for those 16 and learn more of Gatsby’s obsessions over mainly due to the adult themes. and personal demons. I doubt anyone under 16 would want They story is well known both to sit through this film, but if you have from the novel, and the 1974 film to drag along an offspring, make sure starring Robert Redford and Mia Far- they are a little older to handle the row. Those who appreciate the prose mature content. and understand Gatsby will enjoy this I give it 3.5 out of 5 fast cars. one. Even those that have no earlier Superb acting from Leo, but a visual connection will soon be drawn to the monstrosity. Page 16 May 11, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com RANDY RANDLE FOR SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 7

RANDY WILL WORK TO: Protect the learning environment through a firm and equitable discipline policy. Create a more posive working climate that will retain our quality professionals. Re-evaluate our bilingual programs to accelerate English proficiency. Convey the posive aributes of the district throughout our community. Maintain conservave financial pracces through effecve allocaon of funds. Bring a cohesive team effort to the Board. Approve a strong curriculum with classroom flexibility. Focus our direcon on student achievement.

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