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Yellow Rose Classifieds Page 9 HIS WEE Movies Page 10 TK Obituaries Page 8 AMBUCS Police Page 2 Puzzles Page 11 Page 5 Worship Page 10 Highway’s expansion affects businesses By Jess Paniszczyn smoothly and quickly while dis- specialist for Essential Right of of the companies have already va- buildings with weeds and homeless The proposed expansion of rupting their properties and busi- Way) come here to let us know she cated leaving vacant buildings. people living in them. It is not good State Highway 183 has been nesses as little as possible. is giving us a 30 day notice to va- “Well, my next question if we for business. It is not good for the years in the planning and discus- Scheduled to begin the actual cate,” said Don Herring Jr. General have to vacate is, when are you neighborhoods. I think someone sion phase. Property owners and construction phase in December of Manager for Don Herring going to start construction? Right has got to grab the Legislature’s business owners along 183 are un- 2010, TxDOT is beginning the pro- Mitsubishi. “But it just wasn’t us. now construction is scheduled to attention.” derstandably concerned that the cess of vacating properties. It’s Los Lupes and several of the start in December of 2010, unless Mr. Herring believes the state highway expansion proceed “On Feb. 4 we had (relocation businesses up and down 183. Some the Legislature, which is now in should wait until closer to the ac- session, changes it. So the best tual construction date to begin va- case scenario is that we are going cating buildings. to have a bunch of vacant build- “Vacating buildings 30 days Irving residents go to Austin ings line 183 for 18 months. Unless before you start construction is the Legislature changes it, then we great. If you are going to start to may have vacant buildings for vacate buildings before that, the longer than that. state needs to come along and raze “Is that what you want with these buildings, so we don’t have 183? A bunch of derelict, vacant See VACANT, Page 4 Survivor looks forward to a less extreme life By Jess Paniszczyn In addition, there were ligature There seems to be an extreme marks on his legs that were caused element that runs through the by him being tied down. Most of American culture. Extreme sports, the wounds were infected and some extreme music, extreme technology, had maggots. and coming soon extreme knitting. See SURVIVOR, Page 2 One fellow, named Survivor, knows all about extreme, because he has lived it. As the four year old, mastiff / pit mix lays just inside the door of the DFW Humane Society, his care takers hope the extreme PERIODICALS IRVING TEXAS IRVING POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE

part of Survivor’s life is over. Found PERMIT #024981 by Irving Animal Services in a heap Irving constituents had the opportunity to tour the State Capitol and meet with local beside the railroad tracks, the marks State elected officials as part of the Greater Irving ’ semiannual Irving on Survivor have lead his rescuers Day in Austin on Feb. 17. to believe he was used as “bait” to teach other dogs to fight. “After Irving Animal Services received a call about an injured dog Elite cheers through 10 years on Feb. 5, Survivor was found on Geneva Road in Irving. We re- By Jess Paniszczyn company. Instead of going rec., ing the all-star teams. They were ceived an email later that day about Each year hundreds of girls which we normally do, we went all- very excited about that.” the dog being over at the city and have the opportunity to cheer star, which means we were compet- Often people overlook the needing rescued,” said Sarah through the Irving Girls ing against girls who have a gym value of cheerleading as a sport and Kammerer Shelter Manager for the Cheerleading Association (IGCA). and paid coaches. Whereas, we are as a learning experience for the DFW Humane Society. “I read the For the last 10 years, Irving Elite, volunteers and we borrow gyms. It young people involved. story and it just broke my heart, so an IGCA team, has offered girls the was a big accomplishment for the “Most people take we rescued him the next day. opportunity to cheer competitively girls. cheerleading for granted. They

“A bait dog is usually a sub- The Irving Rambler Box 177731 P.O. Irving, TX 75017 on a regional, state and national “We had never competed at don’t see it as a sport. They don’t missive dog that is used to fight level. the Convention Center. The girls realize that lifting a 100 pound girl with a dog that is being trained to “We are celebrating our 10th loved it. There were 171 teams com- in the air actually takes a lot of be a fighter. The trainer finds a more season. We have been lucky peting. Right before that we were strength,” Ms. Guzman said. “They submissive dog for his dog to tear enough to win nationals each in Denton at Cheer America Texas just see the girls cheering at games up. This trains the more aggressive year,” said Tiffany Guzman Direc- State Championship. The girls and don’t think about the true work dog to fight and go for the taste of tor of Irving Elite. competed in rec. and they won behind cheerleading. blood.” “We just finished the CGA na- their division. Then they actually “I definitely think a child needs Survivor was covered in bites Irving Rambler $0.25 Irving Rambler $0.25 Irving Rambler $0.25 tional championship in the Dallas were named Grand Champions, to be involved. It keeps them out Irving Rambler $0.25 Irving Rambler $0.25 especially around his head and legs. Convention Center. It was the first which means they had the highest of trouble. It gives them something time we had competed with that score out of their age level includ- See ELITE, Page 7 Page 2 February 21, 2009 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler PPoliceolice needneed helphelp identifyingidentifying SurSurvivorvivor lookslooks toto brighterbrighter futurefuture

bankbank robberrobberyy suspectsuspect Continued from page 1 ane.com, or come by the shelter, need to have him neutered. Then “He has been back and forth 1611 W. Irving Blvd., and make a he needs to have the heartworms On Wednesday, 02-18-08 at to the vet every other day to get donation. treated, so he is looking at a two 2:30 p.m. the Bank of America, lo- his bandages changed. He has “It will be a while before Sur- month stay with us. But we love cated at 110 W. S.H. 114, was deep wounds around his ears. We vivor is available for adoption. Af- him, so we don’t mind him here,” robbed by an individual. Wit- are amazed that his right ear is still ter all the infections are gone, we she said. nesses state that he entered the attached. It’s packed in antibiotics bank alone, approached the teller and gauze now so it can heal bet- and presented a note demanding ter. He also has some pretty deep money. Upon receiving an undis- cuts on his legs, one of them goes closed amount and placing it in a straight to the bone. Other than dark colored cloth bag, the suspect that, he has tumors in his testicles, walked out and fled the scene in a and he is heartworm positive,” Ms. vehicle described as a gold or cham- Kammerer said. “He has been pagne colored Pontiac Grand Am through so much. We want to make (possibly a 2000-2004 year model). sure he has a better life from now Witnesses also stated that the rob- on. ber had a female accomplice wait- “At this point, Survivor is very ing outside in the vehicle, talking mellow. He seems to be great with or pretending to be talking, on a other dogs, which is amazing after cell phone. what he has been through. You Investigators are requesting would think he’d be terrified to be the public’s assistance in identify- around other dogs. ing this suspect. If you have infor- “We are hoping Survivor mation regarding this robbery finds a very loving home that is please contact the Irving Police De- going to spoil him rotten, because partment at the numbers listed be- he definitely deserves it. low. “We are raising money for Irving Police Department contacts: Survivor’s heartworm treatment and 972-721-2518 (24-hour number) -- 972-721-8080 Tips Line wound care through our Angel Email a Tip – [email protected] Fund. He was hospitalized for three 972-721- 2535 Detective Schingle days at the veterinarian’s. Anyone who would like to contribute can Waiting for his forever home, Survivor keeps company with Sarah pay on line at www.dfwhum Kammerer and the staff of the DFW Humane Society while his wounds heal. LEGAL NOTICES POLICE & FIRE Fleet Accident / Class ron Gas Station in the 400 block of unknown suspect in a Houston ‘C’ Officer Injury: W. 183. The suspect displayed a murder living at the Shadows 02-12-09 at 11:38 a.m. handgun requesting the money Apartment. Sgt. Shehee followed Officer Plaster was from the register. There was a cus- up on the raw information and de- riding his police mo- tomer inside of the store during the termined the apartment number, torcycle east bound on Market robbery. The suspect got the lease identification and an associ- Place when a vehicle in a private money and fled the scene. There ated vehicle but no suspect driveway on the south side of Mar- were no injuries and the suspect name. Officer Vignali was following ket Place suddenly attempted a left was not located. up on the information when he ob- turn onto west bound Market served the associated vehicle be- Place. The vehicle turned directly Aggravated Robbery: ing driven by an unknown suspect. in front of Officer Plaster’s path and 02-15-09 at 9:45 p.m. The suspect The suspect observed Officer he was unable to stop before strik- entered the Fina in the 2300 block Vignali, drove to the rear of the ing the vehicle. Officer Plaster sus- of W. 183. The suspect pointed a Shadow’s complex, and fled on tained class “C” injuries. The other black or dark grey handgun at re- foot. A perimeter was established. driver was not injured. Hit and Run porting party demanding cash. The Officer Carmack and his canine lo- investigated the accident. suspect then left the area on foot. cated the suspect hiding in a third The suspect was wearing black floor breezeway. The suspect was Aggravated Assault (shotgun): pants, hoodie, ski mask, gloves, identified, wanted for murder and 02-13-09 at 1:43 a.m. The victim and fanny pack. was arrested. CID executed a was standing on his front steps in search warrant in an attempt to re- the 1700 block of Meadow Valley Murder Warrant Arrest: cover the murder weapon. when a red jeep Cherokee drove by 02-17-09 at 11:57 a.m. Patrol re- and a male suspect shouted, “Are ceived information about a possible you ready,” and then fired a single round from a shotgun in the direc- tion of the victim. The jeep then Irving Fire Department dropped off three suspects one of Activity summary Feb 12 - 18, 2009 Make sure your notices are placed which pointed the shotgun at the victim again. The jeep left the area Irving Fire Department responded to 306 incidents. and was stopped by patrol offic- in a newspaper where people will ers. The three other suspects The Fire incidents Medical calls evaded capture. 84 Miscellaneous Fire 17 Major Accidents actually see them and Rescue Calls 97 Major Medical Aggravated Robbery: 1 Structure Fires 21 Heart Attacks 1 Special Operations 36 Difficulty Breathing 02-15-09 at 8:28 p.m. The reporting 3 Vehicle Fires 34 Trauma Related party stated that the suspect, wear- 12 CPR Situations Call 214-675-6493 ing a ski mask, entered the Chev-

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2009 The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 February 21, 2009 Page 3 Texas students take Advanced Placement exams Texas exceeded the national school, compared to 25 percent for pared to 15.2 percent for students of 2008, 73,008 students took at 17,153 earned a score of 3 or higher. average in the percentage of stu- the nation. nationally. Texans were more likely least one AP test and many take In the 5th Annual AP Report to dents who took at least one Ad- Universities often award to earn a score of 3 or higher on AP several exams. That compares to the Nation, the College Board cited vanced Placement exam during course credit to students who earn exams in the areas of art, English 65,958 students in the Class of 2007 a Texas school for its exemplary high school. a score of 3, 4 or 5 on an AP test so and foreign languages than their and 48,628 in the Class of 2003. program. The report said the AP Information recently released a strong performance on these ex- peers nationally. They were less The most frequently taken AP Calculus AB course at the Michael by the College Board, which admin- ams can save Texas students thou- likely than their peers across the exams in Texas were English Lan- E. DeBakey High School for the isters the AP program, found that sands of dollars in college tuition country to earn a high score on guage, U.S. History, English Litera- Health Professions in the Houston 27.5 percent of Texas public school costs. math, science, and social studies ture, U.S. Government and Politics Independent School District had students in the Class of 2008 took Of those who took an AP exam, exams. and Calculus AB. The top test, En- one of the largest numbers of Afri- at least one AP exam while in high 14.5 percent of Texas students AP participation has steadily glish Language, was taken by can-American students who earned a score of 3 or higher, com- risen in this state. Among the Class 38,440 Texans and 45 percent or scored a three or higher in the coun- try. The State of Texas encourages COMMUNITY CALENDAR students to participate in AP courses and to take AP exams February 21 from 9am to noon February 23 be the featured speaker at the be- February 27 from 10am – noon through a multi-part incentive pro- Alternative Transportation Work- League of Women Voters - League reavement luncheon hosted by the A Good Yarn - In the Central Li- gram. The state pays $30 of the $86 shop - Discover better ways to get of Women Voters of Irving at 6:30 Visiting Nurse Association. Ms. brary, Children’s Program Room exam fee. Additional fee reductions around the Metroplex. Discuss al- pm at the Central Library audito- Davis will speak on “Too Busy for from 10 am – noon knitters and cro- are often available to low-income ternative fuels, mass transit, air rium, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Program: Grief: Coping with Grief While Deal- cheters of all ages and skill levels students. To ensure rigorous in- quality, bike and foot paths and city City Charter Review Committee, ing with Life.” The luncheon is are invited to join staff and local struction in AP courses, the state projects related to transportation chaired by former mayor Joe from noon to 1 p.m. at the Church experts to share their joy of reimburses up to $450 for each with a panel of transportation and Putnam. Discussion of proposed of the Incarnation on 3966 needlecrafts and reading. Patterns, teacher who completes a 30-hour fuel industry experts. The Take to changes to the charter, with most McKinney Avenue in Dallas. There instructions and basic supplies will AP training institute. The Texas the Road Workshop, hosted by the noticeable being single-Member is no cost to attend the luncheon, be provided for beginners. Groups Education Agency also funds cam- City of Irving, is from 9 a.m. to noon districts for 5 or more places on the but reservations are requested and larger than 6 are asked to call in pus awards, with schools being at 825 W. Irving Blvd. City fleet and City Council. If approved, the is- can be made through Feb. 24 by advance. For more information, call awarded up to $100 for each stu- retail hybrid vehicles will be on dis- sue will be placed on the ballot for calling 214-689-2633. the Central Library Children’s Ref- dent who earns a score of 3 or play, and residents have the oppor- Irving voters. The meeting is open erence Desk at 972-721-2458. higher. tunity to learn more about the lat- to the public. est technology in alternative trans- portation as part of Irving’s Think February 24 at 7pm Green … Be Green efforts. For res- Irving GOP Republican Club - The ervations, call the Corporate Com- next meeting of the Irving GOP Re- munications Department at 972- publican Club will meet at the 721-2533. Irving Community Building, lo- cated at 135 South Jefferson (lo- February 21 from 2 to 4pm cated in the Irving Historic District Telling Stories: Script Writing - across from the Senior Citizen Cen- In the Central Library Children’s ter). Meeting starts 7PM. Michael Program Room from 2 to 4 pm chil- Williams, the Texas Railroad Com- dren will have the opportunity to missioner, is the speaker. develop a puppet script from their own imaginations, books, or sto- February 24 at 11:30am ries and will use puppets from the Irving Women’s Network - The Irv- Children’s Department storytime ing Women’s Network, a network- collection to practice their scripts. ing group for business women and This program is for elementary age community volunteers will hold its and older. For more information, call February luncheon meeting at the the Central Library Children’s Ref- Hackberry Creek Country Club at erence Desk at 972-721-2458 1901 W. Royal Oak Lane (just north of Highway 114 and west of February 21 from 9am to 5pm MacArthur) beginning at 11:30 a.m. Fan Fest - Cowboys Christina Gears of Creating and fans will have a chance to purchase Managing Wealth will speak on memorabilia and get autographs how to develop an “elevator from current and former players speech”, a short but catchy sen- and coaches at the Farewell to tence that gives those you meet a Texas Stadium Fan Fest and Sta- fun and memorable way to remem- dium Memorabilia Sale. Doors will ber you and your business. The be open to the public from 9 a.m. to cost is $17 inclusive. 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February 22 from 2pm - 4pm February 25 at 7pm College Goal Sunday - MacArthur Silver Screen Symphony - Lone HS PTA is sponsoring College Goal Star Youth Orchestra takes you on Sunday, 2 pm - 4 pm. This is a na- a tour of Tinseltown at Carpenter tional Free Application for Federal Performance Hall, 3333 N. Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop MacArthur Blvd, Irving 7 p.m. Con- presented by high school counse- cert features the title theme to lors to assist students and parents Batman, Harry Potter Symphonic in completing the application for Suite, Star Wars medley and more. financial aid. $5-10, 972-252-2787 or www.irvingartscenter.com for tick- February 23 at 9:30am ets. Twentieth Century Book Club - The Twentieth Century Book Re- February 26 from noon to 1pm view Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Bereavement Luncheon - Barbara the Garden and Arts Center, 906 Davis, a licensed professional coun- Senter St. Susan Boone will review selor and clinical research coordi- Fanny and Sue Twins by Karen nator at the University of Texas Stolz. Southwestern Medical Center, will Page 4 February 21, 2009 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Texas ranks 29th in national education study nated, according to a new report bia accordingly, one being the best going to produce a different re- is undeniably clear: Further gov- Provided by Jorge Amselle by the American Legislative Ex- and 51 the worst. Minnesota placed sult.” ernment funding does not neces- A majority of students in Texas change Council (ALEC). first in the unique ranking, Wash- The report also provides ex- sarily produce corresponding re- public schools failed to meet profi- Using nationally recognized ington, D.C. last, and Texas 29. tensive data from 1986-87 to 2007- sults. ciency levels in fourth- and eighth- test results, the ALEC Report Card “The Report Card on American 08 on state and federal funding, “States across the country grade mathematics and reading, on American Education ranked the Education clearly shows there is school resources, graduation rates, have proved that through educa- and SAT and ACT scores stag- 50 states and the District of Colum- no correlation between educational GED completion rates, and school- tion reforms rooted in freedom and dollars spent and student achieve- choice initiatives, including tax accountability, more can be done ment in our traditional public school credit, scholarship, and charter with less,” said Jeff W. Reed, di- Health fair to benefit family system,” said Andrew T. LeFevre, school programs—alternatives to rector of ALEC’s Education Task Health fair to benefit family author of the report and executive traditional public education ALEC Force. “But it is up to state law- Provided by Jade Swanson has since incurred several medical director of the Pennsylvania-based supports. With the federal admin- makers to give taxpayers a break Buchanan Associates will host bills from the hospitalization. REACH Foundation. “At some istration expected to ramp up edu- and parents and students the op- a community health fair in the Throughout this hard time, the fam- point, state policymakers must ask cation spending through a host of portunity to choose what works Shoh-Sohail family’s name on ily has maintained their business themselves if more of the same is new public programs, the evidence best for them.” March 11. The fair, which will in- in the Las Colinas area. clude free health screenings for the The majority of the booths lo- local community, will be held from cated at the community fair will be VVacantacant properpropertiesties mamayy haunthaunt 183183 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VHA Build- free to the public, although a few ing on the Mandalay Canal, 220 Las will require proof of insurance and/ Continued from page 1 Colinas Blvd. or minor fees. a bunch of vacant, boarded up locate to at this time. want to stop and buy cars. People All donations and proceeds of Health information and com- buildings all up and down the free- “They want me to move all my are not going to want to drive the fair will directly benefit the fam- munity resources will also be avail- way. light poles and my sign off the front through the neighborhoods and ily of Zargham and Suzie Shoh- able. Door prizes, a silent auction “The best solution is just to of the lot. They want me to move buy homes. Do you want to live Sohail, owners and operators of benefiting the Shoh-Sohail Family, vacate 30 days before the start of my cars off also, even though they behind a bunch of derelict build- Subz-n-Stuff Restaurant in Irving. and food/beverages will also be construction. But I would rather see are not going to do anything with ings?” On Nov. 28, the owners and their available. a vacant lot than a vacant build- the front of the lot,” Mr. Herring Don Herring has no plans to two children were involved in an To learn more about this event ing,” he said. said. move his business outside of Irv- accident. During a carriage ride in and ways to become involved, Because Don Herring “The light poles are going to ing. the town of Little Rock, AR, the email [email protected] Mitsubishi is expanding onto an- cost me quite a bit to relocate. I’ve “I’ll survive one way or an- entire family was struck by a city or visit www.LCHealthCom other piece of property currently had an electrical contractor out here other. But if you start shutting res- bus, resulting in hospitalization of munityFair.com. occupied by a building with an ac- to give me a bid on it. The problem taurants down and other busi- several family members. The fam- tive business, there is no place for is, we have a plan to relocate those nesses down for extended periods ily was not medically insured and the cars and lighting fixtures to re- light poles, but it includes lighting of time, it is not good for business, up what is now the back half of for the city or for the county. What NTB’s building. Where we are mov- about the businesses that can’t be ing includes the back half of NTB. sustained for the amount of time it Until NTB is razed to the ground, I takes to build a new facility? What have no where to move. I can’t cut if someone came to your business the ditches for the electrical. I can’t and said you couldn’t sell anything put a light post in the middle of for the next 10 months? It would be their building while they are still hard on your business also. there. “We need to make this easy “To follow the state’s guide- and painless for everybody in- line, I have to pay someone to come volved. If we can vacate 30 days out here and take down my lights before they start construction then and sign. Once NTB moves out and we are doing business and the im- that building is leveled, then I can pact is minimized on the commu- come back and redevelop that land. nity. Hopefully, the construction “If I move my lights, the front will go as fast as possible. If we part of my lot will be dark. It will vacate 18 months early, we are all look like we are closed. What kind in trouble,” Mr. Herring said. of message does that send? You Cynthia Northrop White, already read about how bad some TxDOT Public Information Super- car dealers have it. If someone visor, spoke about the relocation looked over here and saw my lot of businesses along 183. dark and mostly vacant, they are “First, it should be made clear going to think Don Herring is go- that TxDOT does not send out evic- ing out of business.” tion notices nor does TxDOT evict Empty buildings and vacant anyone,” Ms. Northrop White said. property might dissuade potential “It is our goal to sit down with folks customers from shopping in Irving. and work with them on their relo- “Sometimes the Legislature cation plan. In fact, TxDOT pays will reprioritize. If they take money for property owners to search for from the 183 project and reallocate new property, pays for moving it to another project and 183 is de- costs, and re-establishment costs. layed, how long will there be di- The letters folks receive from us are lapidated buildings lining 183? standard letters that must be sent “When these buildings are out to comply with federal empty, it will cost the city and the regulations. Additionally, we try to county in business property tax balance this against the timeline of and sales tax. the entire project which includes “I am working with another the relocation of utilities and the business owner to help him relo- demolition of structures. cate. Part of the problem is with a “It takes approximately 6 30 day to vacate notice, there is no months to demolish existing struc- way to build a new facility in 30 tures: Asbestos testing and miti- days. We want the businesses that gation is a part of the required pro- are here to stay. The more success- cess.” ful businesses we have around us, Overall, the expansion of 183 the more people will visit us. The should help businesses in the fu- more people visit us, the more cars ture. we will sell. “Improving and expanding As businesses close, there will roads has a corresponding posi- be fewer people coming along the tive economic service road, because there is no impact. Unfortunately, road build- place to eat lunch or buy tires in ing does take time and we recog- this area. When people drive up and nize inconveniences inherent in the down 183 and see vacant buildings process. This is why we work so Send Payment to and see the front of my lot vacant, hard to mitigate these challenges it does not provide an environment before, during and after construc- where people want to stop and do tion of projects,” Ms. Northrop P.O.Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017 business. People are not going to White said. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 February 21, 2009 Page 5 Yellow Rose AMBUCS impacts local community By Charlotte Chism Waldrum grown to serve our communities in The Yellow Rose Chapter of through the USO at D/FW National rows, a local women’s shelter in Irv- Yellow Rose AMBUCS of Irv- a wide variety o f ways. AMBUCS of Irving was charted 19 Airport along with fleece blankets, ing. We have purchased and dis- ing is a non-profit national asso- AMBUCS is the largest single years ago. This chapter performs books and magazines. We also tributed many Am Trykes for chil- ciation of community service clubs provider of scholarships for thera- many community projects such as provide gift bags with toiletries to dren with disabilities in our area. dedicated to creating indepen- pists- physical, occupational, collecting beanie babies and stuffed a local nursing home. We annually Our 12th Annual Fashion Style dence for people with disabilities. speech pathology and hearing au- animals for distribution as a read- participate in the Wreaths Across Show that will be held on March 28 AMBUCS which was formed in diology. AMBUCS also distributes ing incentive at local elementary America Project that takes place at the Irving Senior Center. We will 1922 in Birmingham, AL, to assist the Am Tryke to children with dis- schools. We collect and distribute each December at D/FW National be serving approximately 125 persons with cerebral palsy, has abilities. toiletry items to be distributed Cemetery, where we place wreaths women lunch and holding a style on veterans’ graves. We have show to raise monies to purchase raised funds for Brighter Tomor- Am Trykes and our scholarship for therapist fund.

Yellow Rose AMBUCS of Irving

Presents its 12th Annual Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon Fashions by Drapers & Damons of Dallas Yellow Rose AMBUCs present an AmTryke at a Grand Prairie Airhogs game in August 2008. Saturday, March 28, 2009

National Visibility Month for AMBUCS 11:00AM – 1:00PM February is National Visibility In 2006 we lost one of our mem- For several years, along with the Month for AMBUCS and February bers, Tommie Juneau, to Lou Irving Fire Department, we have Heritage Senior Center 21st is National Visibility Day for all Gehrig’s Disease. The club started assisted the Irving community by 200 South Jefferson chapters across the nation. This a local scholarship fund in collecting school supplies each year we are taking over 60 goodie Tommie’s memory. Beginning in summer for children in need and Irving, TX. 75060 bags containing pampering items 2007 we also give a $500 scholar- each Christmas we adopt a family Donation $15.00 to the Irving Care Center for distri- ship to one of the students. through Brighter Tomorrow’s, the bution to the residents. Each fall we have our Dinner battered women’s shelter, and pur- All proceeds benefit Yellow Rose AMBUCS The Yellow Rose AMBUCS of Auction. This is a major fundraiser chase clothes and toys. We have Irving was chartered 19 years ago. consisting of a nice dinner, a silent also sponsored walkers in the 3- Physical Therapists This chapter proudly performs sev- auction, a live auction and raffles. day Susan G. Komen walk that Scholarship Fund eral community projects through- The proceeds are used to purchase takes place each fall. out the year. We are continually AmTrykes for children with dis- We meet weekly and hold so- Tickets available from Charlotte Waldrum collecting beanie babies or stuffed abilities. The location of this year’s cial functions each quarter. We (972)554-1031 animals for the Irving Independent auction is yet to be determined but work hard for the community of Irv- School District reading incentive will be published when decided. ing, for children with disabilities and After March 1, 2009 at Heritage Center program at local elementary This past summer the Yellow to provide scholarships for thera- schools. We annually participate Rose AMBUCS held our first “fla- pists. We enjoy the fellowship and in the Wreaths Across America mingo flocking” fundraiser and our friendships we have made working project that takes place each De- pink feathered friends helped us to SHOULDERS TOGETHER. WreathsWreaths AcrossAcross AmericaAmerica cember at the D/FW National Cem- raise over $2,500.00 and we were Please come be our guest and etery. This fundraiser allows indi- able to purchase five AmTrykes to join a group of women that have viduals to purchase wreaths that be given to children with disabili- fun while helping others. If you or we place on veterans’ graves. The ties in our area. The flamingo flock- anyone you know is interested in ultimate goal of Wreaths Across ing fundraiser will become an an- Yellow Rose AMBUCS, please con- America is to place a wreath on the nual event and if you would like to tact Charlotte Chism Waldrum, grave of every veteran (76,000 in have someone “flocked” during President at (972)554-1031 or visit 2008) and we are pleased to be as- our fundraiser this year, contact us our website at www.yellowrose sociated with the project. and we will be more than glad to ambucs.org or email us at Each year we host a luncheon send our feathered friends to the [email protected]. and fashion style show to raise pro- address of your choice. The national organization’s ceeds for scholarships for thera- website is www.ambucs.org. pists. Providing scholarships for therapists is a national project in which most of the clubs participate. The Yellow Rose AMBUCS work Watch the birdies with TWU in Denton. Therapy stu- dents complete the applications in the spring. This year’s deadline for online applications is April 15th. A Cindy Morgan and Charlotte Chism Waldrum placing wreaths at D/ committee reviews the applications FW National Cemetery on December 13. 2008 for the Wreaths Across to ensure that everything is com- America Project. plete. The applications are then forwarded to the National Scholar- ship Committee in our national of- fice in High Point, NC. Each year the individual clubs give money they have raised to the national scholarship fund and it is from this fund that the scholarships are given. Since 1989 the Yellow Rose AMBUCS have given scholarships ranging from $500-$3000 to at least Flamingo fundraiser was held in August 2008 when over $2500 was 6-8 scholarships to students. raised to purchase AmTrykes. www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” February 21, 2009 Tax time attracts DART names Plesko vice e-mail crooks president, planning & development If you get an e-mail that ap- e-mail claiming to be from the Provided by Mark Ball served as Chief, Planning and Sys- Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) and a pears to be from the Internal IRS, because we don’t send Dallas Area Rapid Transit tem Development where he super- Master of Regional Planning from Revenue Service about last them.” (DART) named Todd Plesko, an vised bus and rail planning, sched- Syracuse University. year’s stimulus Similar dangerous e-mails executive with 34 years of experi- uling and research functions. Pre- payments, don’t be fooled. rampaged a year ago when the ence, as its vice president for plan- viously, he oversaw bus and It’s coming from Internet stimulus checks were an- ning & development. paratransit operations as Director DeVrDeVryy namesnames thieves looking to steal your nounced, but Sanford said fake Plesko’s duties will include of Operations, Agency for Commu- personal information, like credit IRS e-mails can entice you short-range bus and rail service nity Transit, Madison County, Illi- card or bank account numbers. with other false proposals. planning and scheduling, capital nois; directed planning and sched- newnew presidentpresident “Folks have tax refunds on They could simply state that planning for bus passenger facili- uling, as Director of Planning & their minds this time of year and you are due a refund or any- ties, and planning, development Scheduling, Bi-State Development Provided by Judson Graham that could be handy for con thing else to trick you. and operation of the agency’s high Agency; and served as Director of DeVry University, a leading artists,” said Clay Sanford, a Delete the email or you occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane Service Development, CNYRTA, provider of career-oriented busi- Dallas IRS spokesman. “Don’t can forward it to the IRS, at system. Syracuse, NY. ness, technology and management get hooked by an unsolicited [email protected]. Plesko comes to DART from Plesko has a degree in Politi- higher education, named Dallas Metro in St. Louis, MO, where he cal Science from the University of resident Simon Lumley as president of its Irving metro. Lumley brings an extensive LackLack ofof communicationcommunication withwith staffstaff damagingdamaging toto moralemorale background in business adminis- tration, management and higher Provided by Jamie Carpen your opinion, what is the best rem- Failure to recognize employee ers are focused on meeting busi- education leadership to his new Frequent dialogue with em- edy for low morale?” Their re- achievements...... 19% ness objectives.” position at DeVry University. As ployees may be the best way to sponses: Micromanaging employees.. 17% Accountemps offers the fol- president, Lumley will facilitate the raise their spirits, a new survey Communication...... 48% Excessive workloads for extended lowing advice for fostering better overall operations of DeVry suggests. Nearly half (48 percent) Recognition programs...... 19% periods...... 16% communication with staff: University’s Irving metro locations, of executives interviewed recently Monetary awards for exceptional Fear of job loss...... 14% Manage the grapevine. Don’t including its campus in Irving and cited better communication as the performance...... 13% None of the above ...... 1% ignore half-truths and unfounded centers in Richardson and Fort best remedy for low morale. Not Unexpected rewards (e.g., gift cer- 100% of “Regular communica- speculation. Take control of the Worth, and work with students to surprisingly, one-third (33 percent) tificates or sporting event tick- tion with employees is always in- rumor mill to limit its potential to ensure they fulfill their academic of respondents said lack of open ets)...... 11% tegral to an organization’s success, preoccupy employees. Be avail- goals. and honest communication with Team-building events or meet- but it becomes especially critical able when staff members have Prior to joining DeVry Univer- staff members tops the list of man- ings...... 5% during periods of uncertainty,” said questions or concerns. sity, Lumley served as president of agement missteps that can erode Additional days off...... 3% Max Messmer, chairman of Make accessibility a priority. the Art Institute of Dallas. Lumley morale. 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Lack of open, honest communica- employees informed, managers can proached individually. a solid leader in Simon Lumley,” Executives were asked, “In tion...... 33% address anxiety and ensure work- Listen. Avoid interrupting em- said Bob Estrada, former member ployees during discussions or act- of the Board of Regents, Univer- ing distracted when you’re talking sity of Texas system. “Simon’s ex- to your team. Also offer nonverbal tensive experience with higher edu- feedback to show you’re actively cation institutions and ability to Introducing our new line of Raquel Welch wigs. listening. relate to the needs of today’s col- Great for fashion and convenience! Remember the value of in-per- lege student is first rate.nDeVry son communication. Don’t allow should feel secure in knowing that We specialize in helping people with mild and frequent e-mails to replace face time the best interests of its Dallas area severe hair loss from: Alopecia Areata, Male with employees. Periodic staff meet- students will be at the forefront of Pattern Baldness, Chemotherapy, Medications and ings and one-on-one conversa- his focus.” Aging. tions are still the preferred meth- “I’m looking forward to the op- ods for sharing important or com- portunities I’ll have in this position plex information. to connect and work with DeVry Get employees involved. Ask students,” said Lumley. “DeVry Memory cap offers the staff members to brainstorm cre- University provides wonderful op- ultimate in light comfort and ative ways to solve everyday chal- portunities for students and I’m dependable fit. lenges. Having a say in the out- proud to aid in the growth of the come of a project motivates em- campus and centers in the Irving ployees to do their best work. metro.” Discount Wigs Share the vision. 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The searchers have recently discov- “diet.” While losing weight is the Keevil, an associate professor of Read the chemicals in tobacco smoke raise ered that belly fat—in other words, ultimate goal in terms of keeping medicine at UW School of Medi- Irving Rambler blood pressure, reduce good cho- a sizable spare tire—is a huge pre- your heart healthy, UW experts urge cine and Public Health. He first de- lesterol (HDL) and damage your dictor of heart disease risk. In fact, getting there through eating veloped it as a medical resident in every week blood vessels. But if you can find at least one recent study has sug- smaller portions of healthy foods, the mid-1990s. OBITUARIES ANNIE MAY born on May 26, 1923 in McKinney the Irving School District. She is He is survived by his parents Leslie Power will serve as Pall Bearers. Ar- BARNETT to James P. Lane & Lou Vicy Eliza- preceded in death by her husband, Michelle Power and Jeffrey Ross rangements handled by Brown’s Annie May beth Ham. Annie May and her hus- William C. Barnett, her parents, 2 Power, sister Beau Larkin Power, Memorial Funeral Home, Irving, Barnett, age 85, band Bill married and moved to Irv- brothers, James & George, 1 sister, grandparents, Robert Harris and Texas. of Irving, was re- ing in 1939. They were charter mem- Juanita and 1 great-grandchild Becky Jane Power of Irving, Texas; united with her bers of MacArthur Boulevard Bap- Johnathon Harrison. She is sur- Mauricette Albert Egbert of Argyle, JESSIE husband, Will- tist Church in Irving. Later, she at- vived by her sister Minnie Lee and Texas; Shiloh was preceded in COOK JUDAH iam C. “Bill” on tended Irving Bible Fellowship (for- husband Delbert of Dallas; daugh- death by his brother Chet Harris Jessie Cook February 11, merly Colonial Baptist Church. She ter Annie Lois Harrison and hus- Power in 2005. Services will be held Judah, of Irving, 2009. She was worked several years teaching for band Bill of Coppell; son Tracy at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21st passed away Barnett of Houston and wife Janet; at Meredith Camp- Friday, February 4 grandchildren, Bill Harrison, Jr. ground Cemetery, located on Van 13, 2009. She and wife Darla of Irving, Brenda Zandt County Road 3901, just was born Febru- Belyeu and husband Ron of Wills northwest of Athens. Rev. Craig ary 9, 1909 in Point, Ray Harrison of Irving and Siefferth, officiating; uncles Nolan Jacksboro, Vicki Hoerth and husband Joe of Trent Egbert Jr. and Robert Jeffrey Texas. She is survived by her Coppell. Great-grandchildren are Caleb & Cassia Harrison, and Bradford & Morgan Hoerth. Graveside services were held at Continuing 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- dens with Nelson McKinney offi- The Tradition ciating. Visitation prior to service “The Right Choice was at Brown’s Memorial Funeral for Over 50 Years.” 606 West Airport Freeway Home. Ben F. Brown CRAIG MICHEAL BROWN’S MEMORIAL Irving, Texas 75062 ARRIOLA Craig Micheal Arriola, 22, passed FUNERAL HOME away on February 12, 2009. He was born August 29, 1986 in Dallas, TX. Church & Chapel Services Mass of Christian burial was held Local, Out of Town Services & Burials (972) 579-1313 on February 16, 2009 atSt. Memorials Elizabeth’s of Hungary Catholic Cremation Church. Interment followed at Red Memories Flowers www.donnellyscolonial.com Oak Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Chapel of Funeral Directors: Gary Westerman Roses Funeral Home. Michael McVey SHILOH Serving Irving families ROSS POWER Shiloh Ross Power, son of Jeff and 972-254-4242 since 1963 Leslie Power, went to be with our www.brownmem.com Lord and Savior on January 5, 2009. Brown Family Owned and Operated. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 February 21, 2009 Page 9 Don’t Mess with Texas searching for the next campaign celebrity

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Funeral services were Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at morial Service was held 11 a.m., Fri- held at 11 a.m. Monday, February home. Mike was born February 21, day, February 20, 2009 at Donnelly’s Put a Paw print in your heart 16, 2009 at First United Methodist 1968 in Ojai, California. Survivors Colonial Funeral Home. Memorial Put a Paw print in your heart contributions may be made in memory of his grandmothers to the and a best friend at home! American Cancer Society or the and a best friend at home! Alzheimer’s Association. The precious pets Irving’s oldest funeral home JUANITA ENGLISH at the DFW Hu- We Provide The Personal Touch Juanita English, 89, of Irving, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, mane Society David & Carla Davis, 2009 in Irving. She was born April would like to bring Owners & Licenced Funeral Directors 1, 1919 in Mesquite, TX. Service was held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. a lifetime of love 20, 2009 at Donnelly’s Colonial Fu- 129 S. O’Connor neral Home Chapel. 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On a drastic diet? Eat, says a “Getting all or most of your not going to hurt,” said Freitick. that is, to stop when you’re com- and overall metabolism. A simpli- nutrition expert. food through meal-replacement “But a consistent liquid diet can fortably satisfied. fied, general rule is that women “It may sound illogical. But drinks and other fluids never really be nutritionally poor and will sabo- Nutritionists recommend a should not eat fewer than 1500 calo- you should actually eat to lose satisfies appetite,” said Freitick. tage you in the long run. You don’t weight loss of one-half to two ries a day; most men should eat at weight instead of starving yourself She refers to a study, published in really learn how to manage eating pounds per week (an average over least 1800 to promote weight loss. by extreme dieting,” said Liz the International Journal of Obe- healthier with typical foods.” time) by figuring how many calo- It can be a challenge to eat Freitick, University of Wisconsin sity, testing the theory that liquids * Very Low-Carb Diets ries it will take for you to lose and fewer calories while eating plenty Hospital and Clinics nutritionist. don’t satisfy hunger. “It’s one thing to watch your to maintain your weight. Calorie- of healthy foods, but doing so According to Freitick, severe One group ate an additional carbs, especially simple carbohy- counting doesn’t work for every- along with getting regular heart- calorie restriction can signal your 450 calories of jelly beans a day for drates,” said Freitick. “But regard- one, but calories do count when pumping exercise will give you the body into “starvation mode,” when four weeks. Another group con- less of their recent popularity, very you want to lose weight. The calo- best results. Most important: the body works extra hard to pro- sumed an extra 450 calories of soda low-carb diets are not a good rie level you need to shed pounds choose healthy foods in moderate tect itself by hanging on to every a day during the same time idea.” While proteins and fats may is based on gender, activity level amounts and enjoy eating. last pound. period. The results revealed that satisfy, they don’t provide a full “Starvation mode slows me- the people who ate the jelly beans feeling in your stomach. Higher-fi- tabolism and can significantly slow compensated for the extra calories ber complex carbohydrates like or even stop weight loss,” she said. by limiting other foods. The soda fruits, vegetables and whole grain Freitick said there are three drinkers did not and consumed 450 do that. In addition, carbs provide “lean by extreme” categories that additional calories each day. a quick-release source of fuel and can sabotage weight loss: “Occasionally replacing a meal energy for the body. * Liquid Diets with a liquid meal replacement is “A lack of carbohydrates of- ten makes you tired and feel weak,” Freitick said. 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Answers for 2-14-2009 Page 12 February 21, 2009 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Students attend leadership conference Students from Irving ISD high elected regional officers for 2009- Academy won several top awards United States. Union Bower stu- FCCLA state conference is schools competed at the Family, 2010. Amber Gill, junior at The Acad- in various categories. Students dents collected numerous pack- scheduled for April 16-18 in Cor- Career & Community Leaders of emy of Irving ISD, was elected as earning top placement in regional ages of socks and 45 pairs of new pus Christi. For a complete list of America (FCCLA) Region III Con- vice president of projects. Gill cur- STAR events will compete at the shoes – the most collected by a students winning awards at the Re- ference and Competition Jan. 30- rently serves as regional vice presi- state FCCLA conference. single school at the regional meet- gion III conference, access 31. dent of competitive events. In Leadership Enhancement ing. www.irvingisd.net/articles/ Students attended leadership Students Taking Action for Opportunities (LEO), tests de- fccla2009.htm. seminars, competed in various Recognition (STAR) events are the signed to gauge a student’s FCCLA competitive events, attended gen- competitive portion of the FCCLA and family & consumer sciences eral development sessions, and activities and students from the knowledge, stu- dents earned five medals and Acad- emy students earned nine. LEO Students capture wins tests are non-competitive and the Criminal Justice students from pare students for regional award is based on test scores. The Academy of Irving ISD com- SkillsUSA competition Feb. 20-21 Nimitz High School students peted at regional Texas Public at Texas State Technical College in focused their efforts on the “mys- Safety Association (TPSA) compe- Waco. tery basket event”. Mystery bas- tition Jan. 31 in Arlington. Academy students earned a ket is an event being piloted in Students participated in 24 total of seven first place awards, FCCLA Region III that recognizes events designed to test students’ four second place awards and four participants’ ability to display skills related to criminal justice and third place awards. For more infor- knowledge and skill based learn- law enforcement duties. TPSA is an mation about TPSA regional com- ing of the Culinary Arts and was organization designed to serve in- petition, access www.texaspublic held at Le Cordon Bleu cooking structors in Texas who are teach- safetyeducators.org. school in Dallas. ing in the occupational fields of law, TPSA state competition is April FCCLA students from Union public safety, corrections and se- 16-18 at Texas State University in Bower Center for Learning spon- curity. This is the first year for Acad- San Marcos. For a complete list of sored a shoe drive as part of the emy criminal justice students to Academy students advancing to regional service project benefiting attend the TPSA regional competi- state TPSA competition, access Shoes for Orphans’ Souls, an or- tion, and participation helped pre- www.irvingisd.net/ppage/ ganization that provides shoes for TPSACompetition.htm. children in need throughout the Keep Irving Beautiful honored for performance Provided by Rick Hose ity for improving their community Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is environments,” said KAB Presi- continuing to make Irving a great dent and CEO Matthew McKenna. place to work and live through its “One of the national organization’s initiatives in litter abatement, recy- most effective tools is the work of cling, beautification, community our grassroots network of affiliate improvement and education. organizations, which has an impact During the Keep America on millions of Americans each year. Beautiful (KAB) 55th Annual Na- “Our affiliates are providing tional Conference held recently in real solutions to problems like lit- Washington D.C., KIB was selected ter, graffiti, illegal dumping and nationally for the Keep America other community blights,” said Beautiful President’s Circle Award McKenna, in announcing the 2008 for developing programs that pro- award winners. “By enabling duce positive outcomes over time. people of all ages to participate in In qualifying for the President’s community improvement efforts, Circle Award, KIB has met KAB’s Keep Irving Beautiful is repre- standards of excellence by con- sented among the best in promot- ducting an annual scientific Litter ing the values Keep America Beau- Index of ambient litter levels in the tiful espouses nationally.” community, calculating the Keep America Beautiful, Inc., affiliate’s cost/benefit ratio, and established in 1953, is the nation’s engaging volunteers to take greater largest volunteer-based commu- responsibility for their community nity action and education organi- environment. In addition, award zation with a network of nearly 1,000 recipients must conduct activities affiliate and participating organiza- in KAB’s three core focus areas of tions. litter prevention, waste reduction, Keep Irving Beautiful partners and beautification/community im- with local government, schools, provement. Criteria included hav- businesses, churches, neighbor- ing a strong, active Board of Direc- hoods and civic organizations with tors and participating in regional programs that engage individuals and national program development to take greater responsibility for im- conferences and training. proving their community environ- “Keep America Beautiful is ments and quality of life. For addi- committed to making a simple tional information, visit premise work in communities www.keepirvingbeautiful.org or call across the nation – engaging indi- 972-721-2175. viduals to take greater responsibil-

KIB President Randy Boatright, KAB President Matthew McKenna, KIB Board member Julie Schmitt and KIB Coordinator Rick Hose attend the America Beautiful 55th Annual National Conference.