Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “Irving’s weekly community newspaper” March 27, 2008 Irving Healthcare Obituaries Page 14 Movies Page 5 HIS WEE Foundation section Police Page 2 TK Puzzles Page 13 Page 7 - 9 CCCS Dallas partners with foreclosure prevention hotline Provided by KyLea Ingram Chris Dugan, president of CCCS our counselors provide options and ment of Housing and Urban De- work with individual homeowners. Consumer Credit Counseling Dallas, said. “During a time when information to help keep troubled velopment and maintain stringent Together with community-based Service of Greater Dallas (CCCS our nation needs it the most, we homeowners out of foreclosure.” professional development require- face-to-face counselors from across Dallas) has been selected by the are now able to reach out and help HPF counseling partners are ments for their counselors and Homeownership Preservation as many people as possible find a each certified by the U.S. Depart- quality controls to monitor their See ALLIANCE, Page 5 Foundation (HPF), the national solution to avoid foreclosure.” nonprofit counseling organization HPF selected CCCS Dallas that operates the 888-995-HOPE after it had undergone a rigorous Hotline, as one of ten agencies assessment of counselor training, Hopping down the bunny trail across the nation to provide fore- expertise and interaction with closure counseling services to homeowners. The agency joins homeowners. nine of the nation’s top financial Every day about 4,500 counseling organizations that are homeowners from across the na- providing counseling services tion call HPF’s Homeowners through the 888-995-HOPE HOPE™ Hotline seeking solutions Hotline. to their mortgage problems. CCCS “CCCS Dallas is a welcome Dallas joined the HOPE NOW Al- addition to our HOPE Hotline net- liance program in late February as- work of agencies,” Colleen signing dedicated counselors to the Hernandez, executive director and project. The agency plans to hire president of HPF, said. “More than additional financial and housing 25% of the calls we receive require counselors to support this initia- in-depth counseling that can last tive. The HOPE NOW Alliance an hour or more on average. The includes a network of mortgage counselors who staff the HOPE servicers, mortgage market partici- Hotline have extensive training, pants and counselors as part of the skill and dedication to their work, Administration’s response to which means that homeowners can America’s foreclosure crisis. feel comfortable reaching out and taking the first step in solving their “We are extremely honored to be financial issues. CCCS Dallas’ selected as one of the 10 counsel- partnership means we now have ing agencies to provide support to more of these talented counselors homeowners seeking foreclosure to help those in need of Youngsters continue a time honored tradition at Irving’s annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted at advice through the HOPE hotline,” assistance. No matter the situation, Heritage Park in the Downtown area. CommuterCommuter sasavesves miniatureminiature pinscherpinscher fromfrom harroharrowingwing abuseabuse By Jess Paniszczyn and protect, other working dogs 8:00 a.m. someone, presumably treated so badly. animal in the first place, it may not Since humans lived in caves, lead the blind and star in movies. Patrick’s owner, threw him onto “I cannot comprehend why in do any good. I am sure with the dogs have been man’s best friend Sadly, a dog’s life is not al- Rock Island Rd. out of a car trav- the world somebody would be that public out cry, the person whoever and faithful companion. Over time ways a happy life. And worse yet, eling 35-40 mph. A witness trav- cruel to an animal. I don’t under- did this will know they did the dogs have gone from hunting part- as in Patrick’s case, sometimes it eling on a motorcycle stopped and stand it at all,” Ms. Kammerer wrong thing.” ners, to shepherds, to fashion ac- is simply cruel. rescued Patrick, a miniature pin- said. Luckily for Patrick, provisions cessories. While police dogs serve Thursday morning around scher, as he kept fellow commut- “Hopefully, we can bring that have been made in Irving for pets ers from running over the small person to justice and file charges. who need extra care. dog. The rescuer delivered Patrick Although, if you don’t have the See ANGEL, Page 15 to the Irving Animal Services. comprehension to care about an Patrick’s leg was badly hurt and The Irving Rambler he suffered abrasions from hitting the road. P.O. Box 177731 “Irving Animal Services Irving, TX 75017 called us because they know we have an Angel Fund set up specifi- cally for cases that need medical attention,” Sarah Kammerer, shel- ter manager for the DFW Humane Society, said. “They transferred the dog to Buena Vista Animal Clinic where he was checked out by Dr. Burkett, and we got the dog the following Irving Rambler $0.25 day. Luckily the dog’s leg was not broken. But the vet said it was so badly bruised it will take longer to heal than it would if it had been broken.” One lucky pup, Patrick recuperates at the DFW Humane Society Those who love animals can- as he looks forward to meeting his forever family. not understand why Patrick was Page 2 March 27, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Fishing tournament aids WEEKLY employment program BIZ BRIEF Provided by Leigh Eitson “I learned so much with Matt A business activity report by the Irving Economic Nissan North America pre- as my guide. Fishing on Lake Development Partnership. sents the Second Annual Fishing Carolyn is a special experience, in the City Pro-Am Fishing Tour- and Matt’s tips helped us bring in BANCTEC ACQUIRES DOCUDATA estate planning and administration, real estate, medi- nament on April 5 on Lake lots of fish. You will definitely en- One of the largest companies in the Irving South cal malpractice, health-care and hospital law, and cor- Carolyn. In its first year, the event joy your time supporting Irving market, BancTec, acquired DocuData Solutions, a porate and business transactions. raised $1,339 to support Irving Cares and Fishing in the City,” Mr. provider of digital imaging and vault storage on an Cares’ Employment Services Pro- Meagher said. outsource basis. The acquisition of the Dallas-based LA PALOMA OPENS IRVING RESTAURANT gram. “This tournament was created company supports BancTec’s strategy to grow its La Paloma Taqueria opened their 8th restaurant in the Pairing guest anglers with by Irving Cares Board Member business-process outsourcing business. BancTec is Metroplex at 422 W. Pioneer, just west of O’Connor Professional Bass Anglers, teams Allan Meagher and 2008 Co- in the process of being relisted on NASDAQ after Blvd. The renovated restaurant features various Mexi- compete to catch the five heaviest Chairperson Sheila Hupp,” Execu- going private in 1999. BancTec has approximately can dishes including tacos, tortas, enchiladas, fajitas fish. Teams fish on the lake from tive Director Teddie Story said. 2,700 employees providing transaction processing and breakfast meals. The restaurant also caters. and technology services internationally. boats using gear provided by the “We’d lost some funding for the EFJ APPOINTS SVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL professional angler. Employment Services Program, WORLD TRADE CARGO & LOGISTICS Irving-based EFJ, Inc., one of Irving’s Economic De- Passes are also available for and they envisioned this tourna- RENEWS LEASE velopment President-level Investors appointed Elaine guest anglers to fish from the bank ment as a way to help replace some World Trade Cargo & Logistics, renewed its lease Flud Rodriguez to the position of senior vice president using their own gear. While the an- of those funds. We are excited for 37,500 sq ft of space at 1225 N. 27th Avenue in and general counsel. Rodriguez joins EFJ from CellStar glers are fishing, guests can visit about Nissan North America’s the DFW Freeport market. World Trade Cargo & Corporation where she held a similar position. EFJ fo- the booths, including a display of sponsorship this year, and we hope Logistics is an internationally recognized freight cuses on innovating, developing and marketing the high- the Nissan Titan. There will also many more supporters will join forwarding, transportation and logistics service com- est quality secure communications solutions to or- be a silent auction. them.” pany committed to providing quality shipping solu- ganizations whose mission is to protect and save tions to its customers, and is a 100% Woman-Owned lives. During the 2007 event, Allan Lake Carolyn is stocked with Business and holds certifications from the Women’s Meagher fished with 2008 Co- a variety of fish. Online bidding is Business Council – Southwest. HARTZER JOINS VIZION Chairperson and Professional Bass available at www.irvingcares.org Bill Hartzer, an online marketing expert, joined Irv- Angler Matt Hupp. for a spot with a pro. VERIZON RECEIVES AMERICAN ing-based Vizion Interactive, a leading Interactive BRAND EXCELLENCE AWARD marketing firm. This addition further strengthens Verizon, the telecommunications company with a Vizion’s search engine marketing and social media significant presence in Irving, was a recipient of the marketing offerings. Meals on Wheels fifth annual American Brand Excellence Award. The award honors leading business brands that are rec- CAREER FAIR ognized by small and medium business decision DeVry University will host its Network Connec- training available makers as companies that deliver the products and tions Career Fair on April 18 10:00 am-12:00 pm. services to help them achieve success. The award OR 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. A complimentary lunch will Provided by Robert Smith from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the was created by City Business Journals Network, be served from12:00pm - 1:30pm for all employ- The Visiting Nurse Associa- fourth floor of the VNA headquar- parent organization of the Dallas Business Journal.