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Comics Page 11 Classifieds Page 11 THIS Event Calendar Page 4 T-shirt contest for Vehicle theft affects Obituaries Page 10 Police & Fire Page 2 Texas students Page 3 everyone Page 9 WEEK Puzzles Page 12 LLyricyric StageStage League’League’ss CabaretCabaret raisesraises fundsfunds forfor musicalmusical theatertheater compancompanyy Members of the Lyric Stage music in life are gone. The arts are League presented Cabaret at the very important to celebrate Four Seasons Hotel and Resort on because they are available to all Jan. 28. The League’s largest people if they choose to enjoy annual event included dinner, them. silent auction and live “The biggest portion of this entertainment. After six months of evening is the auction. All of the planning, Cabaret chairperson, Lyric Stage members donated their Lisa Starkweather, greeted guests time and their items. There are a to the event which took the efforts lot of personal items and of about 75 League members. mementos in the auction as well “This year’s Cabaret as beautiful art work that members exceeded all of our expectations. have created. There is something Irving residents are so helpful in for everyone in all price many ways,” Ms. Starkweather categories,” she said. said. “With it being such a tough League member and year, with the Katrina and Rita volunteer, Katherine Howard, Hurricanes, we are so honored organized the silent auction. that people have come out tonight “The silent auction includes to support the Lyric Stage League. items totaling $95,000 in value,” We are happy to have everyone Ms. Howard said. “This is one of here and we hope they have a the largest auctions that I know wonderful time while they are of that takes place in Irving. We here. have people who have donated Looking for a bargain as they support the arts, Lyric Stage patrons consider items offered for auction. “Lyric Stage is important to from areas other than Irving. Items the community because the sign have come from Arlington, Grand People from Fort Worth are very the League gave Lyric Stage about Even with Lyric Stage of a great community is its arts. Prairie, McKinney, Fort Worth supportive of Lyric Stage, and we $74,000 from our fundraisers. So, members rehearsing for its next Without the arts, you have and South Lake, because we are a appreciate that. we want to beat that.” production, its founder, Steve nothing. The joy in life and the stage for people from that area. “We have a goal. Last year See PATRONS, Page 2 ScholarshipScholarship remembersremembers aa fallenfallen MarineMarine Chinese New Year celebrated With poetry and prayers, the significance of the scholarship. together. We had donations Irving Schools Foundation (ISF) “This is a special day for a ranging from $2 to $5000 given so dedicated a scholarship in couple of reasons,” Ms. Philipp this scholarship could be remembrance of fallen Marine and said. “Number one, it marks the endowed. Every year it will be former Irving public school one year anniversary of Nazario awarded to a student who student, Lance Cpl. Nazario Serrano’s death in Iraq. The same embodies the characteristics that Serrano. During the ceremony day, a year later, we are now Nazario had. Those included presented on Jan. 30, Nazario’s commemorating a scholarship in steadfastness and loyalty, that is name was added to the Perpetual his name, so that he will not be how his parents described him.” Giving Tree displayed in the IISD’s forgotten. No young man who Nazario’s cousin, Jose Administration Building. served his country and gave his Serrano, worked to help make a ISF Executive Director, life should be forgotten. See MARINE, Page 2 Elizabeth Philipp, spoke about the “This community came

Where did they hide all the forks? Persistence and determination were on Gretchen Larsen’s (5) side as she struggled to appreciate the nuances of Chinese culture. The Irving Parks and Cerda, said the event reached Recreation Department hosted out to the community. a celebration of the Chinese “This is the first time that New Year at Lee Park on Jan. 27. we have had a special event at During the celebration, Lee Park to celebrate the participants watched a lion Chinese New Year. We had a dance performed by Lee’s White lion dance and story time led Leopard Kung Fu School and by Katherine Dress that ate Chinese finger foods focused on the Chinese New provided by Empress Jr. Year celebration. Then we gave A family grieves and a community remembers the loss of Lance Cpl. Nazario Serrano on the first Lee Park’s community out red envelopes to the anniversary of his death, as his mother, Maria Serrano, adds Nazario’s name to the Perpetual Giving Tree. programs supervisor, Ray See YOUNGSTERS, Page3 Page 2 February 02, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Patrons shine as Cabaret benefits the arts Valentine’s Day Continued from page 1 Jones, found time to join the is Cabaret. “This is the greatest Cabaret February 14th that we have had to date with the largest turnout, wonderful DON’T FORGET sponsors, great entertainment and delicious food. It is an event that your shouldn’t be missed,” Mr. Jones said. “There is no theater like Lyric Sweetheart! Stage in the state of Texas. There are very few in the country. I feel like Irving is fortunate to have a Marine remembered professional theater company of Continued from page 1 enough. If I could ever repay the this caliber within its city limits. scholarship in Nazario’s memory a favor, I would be glad to. “Next up for us is Evita, reality. “I am glad that the scholarship Andrew Lloyd Webber’s great “The community’s support will help a student and keep musical from 1979. This is the first means a lot,” Mr. Serrano said. Nazario’s legacy alive. Through time it has been locally produced in “Everybody has an opinion on the this we can try to turn a negative Dallas since 1985. So it fits our war, but people in Irving remember into a positive. mission of rarely produced works. the fallen. Remembering is very “Nazario was very humble, and We look forward to presenting important to the family. I can never he probably wouldn’t want the Evita February 17 through March thank the people who helped credit. But this is what any soldier As Cabaret begins an evening of entertainment, Lyric Stage founder, 4,” he said. contribute to this scholarship would deserve.” Steve Jones, speaks with guests. POLICE & FIRE BRIEFS

January 25 - 30 the Irving Police involving vehicles that had their with the suspect. Suspect pulled a driver. The driver was transported 2900 block of Royal Lane. Officers Department’s daily reports included windows shot with a BB or Pellet knife and cut comp’s hand. Suspect to Parkland with class A injuries. stopped the suspect and found his 132 incidents. gun, no suspects. was arrested at the scene. car. In the suspect’s vehicle were Burglary of Motor Vehicle items taken from five car Auto Thefts: 22 Aggravated Robbery: 01-28-06 at Criminal Mischief: 01-28-06 First Arrests: 1-30-06 at 3:40 a.m. burglaries. The suspect was also Burglary of a vehicle: 58 8:06 p.m. Complaints were at their Watch took 18 reports involving Witnesses observed a male suspect tied to two auto thefts and the Burglary of a business: 14 residence in the 3300 block of Esters vehicles that had their windows acting suspicious around cars in the vehicles were recovered. Burglary of a habitat: 30 when five male suspects entered shot with a BB or Pellet gun in Recovery of a vehicle: 5 the residence, held a knife to one southwest Irving. Irving Fire Department activity summary Robbery: 3 complaint’s throat and took and undetermined amount of money. Major Accident: 01-30-06 at 3:5p.m. January 27 - February 1 Aggravated Robbery: 01-27-06 at There have been previous Officers were dispatched to a major Irving Fire Department responded to 218 incidents 4:12 a.m. A male wearing a ski mask questionable offenses at this accident on east bound 183 at the entered the Center for Neurological location. 482 split. A dodge pickup traveling The Fire incidents Medical calls Skills, located at 3915 Portland, and eastbound, had a blow out on the 63 Miscellaneous Fire 10 Major Accidents and Rescue Calls 52 Major Medical pointed a chrome pistol at the Aggravated Assault: 01-29-06 at front tire, causing the driver to lose 11 Structure Fires 15 Heart Attacks employees. He went directly to the 1:00 a.m. Numerous individuals control and collide with the crash 1 Special Operations 22 Difficulty Breathing cash box behind the counter and were at 4100 block Ranier. The barrier on the right shoulder. The 3 Vehicle Fires 33 Trauma Related took cash. He left the location on female who lives at the address got truck then went air borne, flipping 10 CPR Situations foot and was not located. into a domestic altercation with her over on another vehicle traveling Comments: husband, the suspect. A family directly behind. The driver of that 30-30 Of the five structure fires 2-1 Structure fire 1202 two were upgraded to second Criminal Mischief: 01-27-06 friend tried to stop the domestic vehicle was pinned in about 45 Doncaster, structure fire alarms. The first one was at Second Watch took 15 reports altercation and ended up in a fight minutes until IFD could free the 616 S. Valley Ranch Pkwy. Williams Square in a battery room Both quickly extinguished. and the second was at Springcreek BBQ. The other three structure Comments: fires were controlled by first alarm 1-31: Ambulance went into TheThe IrvingIrving RamblerRambler companies. overload once. (214)(214) 675-6493675-6493

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2006 The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 February 02, 2006 Page 3 Youngsters learn about Chinese culture Continued from page 1 explained how the fun taught an to the roman calendar new year’s Let them eat potatoes children. Each red envelop had a underlying lesson. spring cleaning. The logic is that penny inside for good fortune. “We are trying to educate people since thousands of years ago, the “We know that we have many about different cultures, so that New Year’s Day falls close to the different cultures and languages they can bond together a little more. end of the winter season and the spoken here. This event When people know about spring season soon arrives,” Ms acknowledges the diversity that individual people and how their White said. exists in our community. This is also lifestyles work, it helps everybody “Before starting the planting part of the Parks and Recreation to get along,” Mr. Pinnix said. season and other chores of farming, Department’s town hall concept. As University of Dallas librarian, it is best to take care everything a town hall event, the Chinese New Lely White, discussed the cultural inside the house. Why inside the Year celebration helps us to reach importance of the Chinese New house? Because the chill air outside folks in the community.” Year. will harm people’s health and make Irving’s recreation “The old Chinese tradition of them sick, which will delay the work superintendent, Dwight Pinnix, new year preparation is comparable of farming. When the farming chores starts, the whole family must help farming, taking care the cattle, Magic show benefits Lions chickens and ducks, etc. and won’t have much time to take care of the household. In those days everything was done by hand because machinery had not been invented, except the plows and the ox or horse carts and buggies. “The event is celebrated beautifully with sweets, cookies, cakes, preserved food, candied fruit because fresh fruits are no longer available until summer time. Artificial flowers are arranged during the cold winter time. Each family will sit and eat healthy food, so they can keep themselves healthy to handle the jobs through the year. This is an idea about investing your time in eating healthy food, save the money and save the time, so you can focus on the next harvest and production. “New Year’s night is celebrated with dances performances and Singers, musicians and actors Ministry. Singing a modified firecracker and fireworks to cheer took center stage at the First version of Anything You can Do Not quite playing with a full card that is designed based on a up the feeling in embracing the New United Methodist Church’s composed by Irving Berlin, deck, comedy magician and French guillotine. Mr. Johnson Year. Remember the Chinese annual Baked Potato Dinner and Jason Whitfield and Amy illusionist, CJ Johnson, and his performed in the Irving Arts invented firecrackers and Talent Show benefiting the Tour Bellows engage in a battle of assistant demonstrate a large Center to benefit the Lions Club. fireworks,” she said. the voices. Texas’ Dream for Health and Fitness t-shirt contest for students The Texas Round-Up today become active and more physically taking an initiative as young students across the state to share name of the “Chicken Chase” announced the Texas’ Dream for fit. Because healthy habits are best Texans to stay active and healthy.” their personal vision for fitness and Family Mile. Health and Fitness t-shirt design learned early in life, the Texas Designs must be postmarked health as we celebrate healthy The Texas Round-Up is a contest. This statewide contest Round-Up will focus on reaching by February 28, 2006, and the lifestyles at the Texas Round-Up.” statewide effort to encourage encourages all school age Texans out to Texas children in 2006. winning artist will be recognized at Another focus of the Texas Texans of all fitness levels to to submit their image of a healthier, “The Governor and I are the 2006 Texas Round-Up in Round-Up is nutrition. Obesity and incorporate physical activity and fitter Texas for one of the many delighted that students across the Austin. Participation in the Texas diabetes have become serious healthy choices into their daily Texas Round-Up events, including state are participating in the ‘Texas’ Round-Up is encouraged, but not health issues for children across lives. The Texas Round-Up will the “Chicken Chase” Family Mile. Dream for Health and Fitness’ t- required, to submit a design entry. Texas, reaching epidemic levels in include a 5K run/walk, 10K run/ Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady shirt contest,” the first lady said. “We stand behind this effort,” some communities. As a national walk, and a “Chicken Chase” Family Anita Perry introduced the Texas “The vision our children hold for a Dr. Shirley J. Neeley, Commissioner leader in nutrition and wellness Mile along with a Health and Fitness Round-Up in 2004 as a statewide healthier Texas is vital to the Texas of Education for the Texas products, Pilgrim’s Pride has Expo and a Post-Race Celebration fitness initiative to help Texans Round-Up, and I am proud they are Education Agency, said. “We returned as the main sponsor of the Concert around the Texas State encourage all creative, young 2006 Texas Round-Up, inspiring the Capitol grounds on April 28-29. Page 4 February 02, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler EVENTEVENT CALENDARCALENDAR

GED instruction and Worship Service at 11:00. Feb. 6. This includes all types of with life’s challenges. Randy and Pepper, but mostly Coca-Cola The schedule and locations for Following the service will be a brush, furniture and appliances. Leanne will also explain how to memorabilia. While there is no the Irving Public Library’s free GED covered dish luncheon. A history Rock, waste, scrap building avoid power struggles, and to set admission fee, we do ask for non- preparation instruction in English room will display the contents of a materials or other trash from effective limits on your child, perishable food items or cash, check will change to the following on Feb. church time capsule along with construction or major remodeling without resorting to anger and or money order donations to Irving 3: photos and other memorabilia. For is not included. Here are some tips threats. Randy Spencer is Assistant Cares. Mondays - Southwest Branch, 1 to more information, call 972-253-5021. for better collection service: Director of Cumberland If you have any questions or 9 p.m. Separate brush/woody Presbyterian Children’s Home in comments, please contact Rob Tuesdays - Central Library, 1 to 9 Dixie Style Cloggers offers classes materials from other bulky non- Denton, primarily a residential Mathison at 214-526-1789. p.m. Dixie Style Cloggers will be brush materials. facility for children, ages 3 to 18. Wednesdays - Southwest Branch offering new beginner classes in Avoid placing items near fire Leanne Spencer is a licensed Trip, Lunch, Crop Library, 10 to 6 p.m. Appalachian Style Clog Dancing at hydrants, gas meters, overhanging/ counselor at the Salesmanship Boys and girls ages 9 to 15 are Fridays - Central Library, 10 to 6 Northwest Park Recreation Center, low limbs, utility wires, utility poles, Club in Dallas. invited to explore the world of p.m. located at 2800 Cheyenne Street, water meters, sprinkler heads and scrapbooking on Feb. 18, at Senter There are no changes to the near the Irving Mall. Make plans to parked vehicles. Father and daughter dance Park Recreation Center, 901 S. Senter schedule of Spanish-language come out on Feb. 5 for a first lesson. A dance for fathers and their St. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a preparation classes. For more Those enrolling in this 8-week Place materials at the curb by 7 daughters ages 5 to 12 will be held trip to Scrapbook Warehouse in information, or to learn how to session will learn the basic steps of a.m. the day of collection. at 7 p.m. Feb. 10, at Mustang Park Lewisville. Then it’s back to Senter register for classes, call (972) 721- this traditional dance form and learn For more information about Recreation Center, 2223 Kinwest Park for a pizza lunch and 2606. several easy and fun dances. specific collection days, call 972- Parkway. Registration deadline is scrapbooking fun until 4 p.m. Cost Classes are taught by Director/ 721-2232 or log on to Feb. 3. An IPAR ID is required. Cost is $5 per person. For more Scouting for food Instructor, Robert Ball, a native of www.ci.irving.tx.us/ is $25 a couple, and $10 for information, call (972) 721-2641. The Scouting for Food Drive Irving. Clogging is great fun and public_health_and_environmental_services. additional daughters. Call (972) 556- will begin on Feb. 4 when Irving exercise for the entire family. Those 1334 for more information. Brighter Tomorrows offers Scout troops and packs will deliver interested in learning should wear Mother Goose program advocate training empty grocery bags to residents in comfortable, smooth bottom shoes. The Valley Ranch Branch Girl Scout lock-in Brighter Tomorrows will offer Irving. Supporters are asked to put No previous dance experience is Library, 9940 W. Valley Ranch Create cool crafts, play games and volunteer advocate training on non-perishable goods in the bags, necessary. Parkway, is accepting registrations learn new scout songs at this Tuesday and Thursday evenings then set out the bags for pick up on Clog dancing is truly an for its next Mother Goose overnight event. The fun begins at in the Brighter Tomorrows’ the morning of Feb. 11. American art form, which developed Storytime, a series of weekly 7 p.m. Feb. 10, and runs through Women’s Resource Center, 1417 This effort supports many food from the many “Step Dances” that interactive stories for children and Feb. 11, at Senter Park Recreation Densman, Grand Prairie Feb. 21 - pantries in Irving, and the food our ancestors brought with them a caregiver. Stories will be held on Center, 901 S. Senter St., for Girl March 30. pantries rely heavily on this food as they populated the Appalachian Mondays from Feb. 6-27. Pre- Scouts of all ages. Cost is $12 per Volunteers will be schooled in drive to supplement their region. Slowly, with influences from walkers meet at 10 a.m., with person. For more information, call the dynamics of domestic violence inventories. Please consider the dance styles of the American toddlers at 11 a.m. For more (972) 721-2641. and sexual assault, hotline and donating some of the items that are Indian and African American, these information or to sign up, call (972) crisis calls. Brighter Tomorrows has not frequently donated: peanut dances began to merge to form the 831-0669. Coca-Cola club memorabilia swap a myriad of volunteer opportunities butter, jelly, mayonnaise or salad style of dancing known today as meet to benefit Irving Cares that offer potential volunteers an dressing, or cooking oil (in plastic clogging. Combinations of heel and Our Children’s House – Irving The Lone Star Chapter of The opportunity to pursue their special jars if possible). Because these are toe movements accompany the presents speaker Coca-Cola Collectors Club invites interests and use their skills and not often donated, many food music in a lively and rhythmic high Our Children’s House presents area residents to attend the 15th talents. pantries have to purchase these stepping dance. to “Love & Logic,” an approach to annual Tex-Fest swap meet. The Advocates can volunteer items at retail cost. However, all The first lesson is FREE. effective parenting on Feb. 9 from event will be held at the Crowne offsite from anywhere in the donations of non-perishable food Enrollment cost for the 8-week 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Randy and Leanne Plaza Hotel at 14315 Midway Road, metroplex area. Brighter Tomorrows products are appreciated. session is $25.00. For more Spencer will give an overview of Addison, TX on Feb. 11 from 10am- serves clients primarily in the Cedar information please call Robert Ball this approach, covering areas that 3pm. Admission is free. Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Grand Church celebrates anniversary at 972-25DIXIE. involve teaching children how to Tex-Fest is an annual Prairie, Irving and Lancaster areas. Faith Temple Baptist Church, handle conflicts, take responsibility convention where Coca-Cola To register for training classes, located at 525 North Sowers Road, New brush schedule: Brush and for actions, understand self- collectors buy, sell and trade all call Brighter Tomorrows at 972-263- will celebrate their 50th anniversary bulky waste will be collected by city discipline, and how to develop self- types of advertising memorabilia, 0506. Feb.5 with Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. workers once per month starting confidence and motivation to deal such as gas & oil, dairy, Pepsi, Dr MacArthur High School presents Barnum

By Becky Walther P.T. Barnum (Daniel Svoboda) (Brooke Peoples), his ringmaster MacArthur’s production will teacher of six years and Teacher of MacArthur High School will before he joined with James Bailey (David Wilkins), his mistress, Jenny contain more than seventy students the Year in 2002, Mr. Coleman has present its sixth musical, Barnum, to form the ‘Greatest Show on Lind (Amy Bellows), and some of from the Band, Orchestra, Theater, twenty years of experience in the Feb. 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. Earth’. The musical follows his life his most famous attractions such and Choir departments. The cast professional acting field, has been Barnum is a biographical allowing the audience to engage as: General Tom Thumb (Chris will not only sing and act, but will recognized by the Dallas Critics musical that focuses on the life of themselves in the stories of his wife Winterstine) the smallest man in the also juggle, tumble, tap dance, twirl Forum Awards, and is a ten-times world; and Joice batons, walk on stilts, balance on winner of the Prestigious Leon Heth (Dionne varies objects, and literally fly thru Rabin Award. By his side are Choir Jones) the oldest the air on different apparatuses. directors Michael D’Spain and living woman. Mr. Bruce Coleman directs the Xavier Lazo and Band director Will musical. A MacArthur’s Drama James. Area student named on Dean’s List Stephanie Ann Black of Coppell who is Dean’s List. Named to the Dean’s List. She is a full- currently a student at the University of time student with grade point averages of 3.33 or Delaware made the fall 2005 semester above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester. Give the gift of reading to a school child February is “Have A Heart-Give A Book” month, hosted by Friends of Irving School Libraries (FISL). TEXAS 42 WATCH Look for pink Have-A-Heart trees at local area & JEWELRY SERVICE businesses, pick a heart, purchase, and return the listed book to the business or to any Irving ISD school Valentine’s Special library. This year’s focus titles are grade 12: Oh, the 10 % Off Jewelry Places You’ll Go and kindergarten: The Cat in the with this ad Hat by Dr. Seuss and grade 8: Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. Visit our website at www.irvingisd.net/ ofc. 972.254.9000 libraryfriends. cell 214.766.5518 Last year, FISL presented 1,451 copies of Oh, the 130 S. Main Street Places You’ll Go, by Dr. Seuss, to Irving ISD’s Ready to clown around, Ringmaster (David Wilkins), P.T. Barnum (Daniel Svoboda) and Irving, Texas 75060 Mrs. Barnum (Brooke Peoples) will give audiences a peek at all the drama and graduating seniors. For more information, contact FISL [email protected] scheming hidden under the big top. president, Heather Lamb, 972-273-8920. The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 February 02, 2006 Page 5 School Briefs IRVING ISD

Community Connections Expo Demonbreun was presented of the Irving ISD’s annual Business • Houston Middle School: Department will present the circus- Through the 21st Century the award January 24 during Exchange Days in February. Ernest Favors, mixed. themed Barnum at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9- Community Learning Centers grant, TAPE’s annual conference in Each year, guest speakers from • Lamar Middle School: 11 at the auditorium. Tickets are $10 Townsell Elementary and Sam Austin. She won in the category of fields like technology, Lupita Jiminez, treble; Cory Jones, for adults and $5 for students and Houston Middle School are Texas adult volunteers for a medium entrepreneurship, communications, mixed; Justin Kelley, mixed; Emery seniors. For more information, call partnering together to host a school district. graphic arts, finance, medicine and Nash, treble; Mary Schuessler, 972-261-2138. Community Connections Expo on A Nimitz High School graduate, education share their experiences mixed. Wednesday, February 8th from 5:30 Demonbreun has collaborated with with classes at IISD high schools. • Travis Middle School: DIC Hears About Finance – 8:00pm. IISD’s Partners in Education Guest speakers will be at all IISD Katie Bass, treble; Ryan The District Improvement All families of Townsell and program in many initiatives that high schools on Thursday, Cadenhead, mixed; Faith Foster, Committee (DIC) met Jan. 19 and Sam Houston students are invited have impacted hundreds of February 9, and at The Academy of treble; Kamille Martin, treble; heard a report from Superintendent to attend the expo at Sam Houston students each year. Some of her IISD only on Friday, February 10. Ashley Sheilds, mixed; Alexis Jack Singley about the status of Middle School. The expo will major projects include the IISD New Middle School Students Trevino, treble; Allison Whisnant, school finance in Texas. He include motivational speakers, Teacher Luncheon, Business Named to Regional Choir mixed. discussed details of the Neely et childrens activities and over 30 Exchange Days, and Key Sixteen Irving ISD middle school Spring Musicals Scheduled al. v. West Orange-Cove et al. case booths of local businesses and Connection. She also was a key students have been selected for the Irving High School and MacArthur that the Texas Supreme Court ruled organizations. person in mobilizing the community 2006 regional choir. They are as High School are presenting spring on last November. for the first-ever citywide school follows, according to school and musicals in February. Irving High’s Also, Judy Christopher, IISD Partner Wins TAPE Gold supply drive last summer. type of choir: Performing Arts Department will director of career and technology Award • Bowie Middle School: present Side By Side By Sondheim education, received committee Denise Demonbreun, business Business Exchange Days Amanda Garza, mixed. at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2-4 at the IHS approval for courses to go before liaison for the City of Irving, has Scheduled for High Schools • Crockett Middle School: auditorium. Tickets are $10 for the IISD Board of Trustees. The won the Gold Award from the Texas More than 100 Dallas/Fort Demetric Peria, mixed. adults and $7 for students and new courses include Exploring Association of Partners in Worth business professionals will • de Zavala Middle School: seniors. For more information, call Education Careers, Early Childhood Education (TAPE) for her volunteer go back to school in Irving as part Angie Martinez, treble. 972-273-8384. Professions, Sports Nutrition and work with Irving ISD. MacArthur’s Performing Arts World Family Studies. CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Ranchview High School announces Soulen for the Scholastic Team; and Ranchview Invitational. Results are Gomez will begin working with the High School girls finished in second National Merit recognition Anthony Carter, Evan Gamble, and as follows: district’s Instructional and place with 108 points just behind Dr. Barry Dodson, Ranchview Allen Kiester for the Varsity Team. 114 pound class - first place- Personnel Divisions, Brookhaven Richardson Pearce (116). Creekview principal, recognized the school’s The team totaled 29, 607 points. Demarius Fisher College and the University of North High School finished third with 93 first students honored through the Individual gold medals went to 123 pound class - fourth place- Texas to finalize plans so the school points, and R. L. Turner High National Merit Corporation Aceil Rashid for science, Allen Giddeon Gitua will be ready for next year. School was seventh with 19 points. Scholarship program. Kiester for music, Arvin Moniri for 181 pound class - second place- The ECHS will focus on In the boys’ division, Creekview Felipe Herrera was recognized both economics and math, Evan Steven Soulen students who will be first-time was the highest of the C-FB teams, through the National Merit Gamble for speech, Anthony Carter 198 pound class - fourth place- Pete college attendees in their families. in fourth with 45 points; Newman Hispanic Recognition Program; Eric for economics, and Eric Walker for Persinger The ECHS will begin with 100 ninth Smith was seventh with 11 points; Walker was named a Commended both math and science. Silver 220 pound class - first place- Kevin graders and will grow a grade each and R.L. Turner was eighth with 7 Student. medals went to Eric Walker for Soulen year until it becomes a four-grade points. Students are honored through science, Evan Gamble for interview, 242 pound class - fifth place- Jessie school with 400 students. Ranchview, a 3-A school, the National Merit program based and Rachel Willcutts for both Gonzalez The school will provide high competes at the 4-A level in on their outstanding academic literature and science. Bronze 275 pound class - first place- Paden school courses; however, as swimming. At their district meet, the promise and PSAT scores. Students medals went to Allen Kiester for Weiss students become juniors and following students finished in the take the PSAT in their junior year. economics, Super Quiz, and Early College High School Principal seniors, they will begin taking top three and advance to regionals: literature; Arvin Moniri for music Named college courses. Within five years, Academic Decathlon and interview; Steven Soulen for Adriana Gomez, Farmers Branch the students can earn associate 8-4A Boys’ 100 Breaststroke On January 21, Ranchview economics and interview; Evan Elementary principal, will lead the degrees from Brookhaven College. 1st Michael Smalley High School’s Academic Decathlon Gamble for science; Anthony Carter new Early College High School C-FB ISD is one of 14 school Ranchview team, coached by Mrs. Apple, for math. Both Eric Walker and (ECHS). Scheduled to begin in the districts invited by the Gates 8-4A Boys’ 200 IM participated in the Region XII Allen Kiester received medals for 2006-07 school year, the ECHS Foundation and the Texas 1st Michael Smalley Decathlon Meet in Longview, TX. placing fourth place in overall program will be housed on the Education Agency to create such a Ranchview The team placed fourth in overall points for their divisions. Brookhaven College campus. program with community colleges 8-4A Boys’ 50 Freestyle points for Region XII and eighth in Mrs. Gomez joined C-FB ISD and four-year universities. 1st Cameron Weidele Texas. Ranchview Power Lifting Team in 1985 as a teacher appraiser. In Ranchview Team members are: Arvin Places First 1988, she became an elementary C-FB ISD District Swimming 8-4A Boys’ 100 Freestyle Moniri, Eric Walker, and Rachel The Ranchview High School assistant principal, and in 1989 was Results 1st Cameron Weidele Willcutts for the Honor Team; Aceil Power Lifting Team placed first named an elementary principal. In District 10-5A team Ranchview Rashid, Kevin Soulen, and Steven overall at the Third Annual As the new principal, Mrs. competition, the Newman Smith

REDEEMER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Businesses to exchange ideas, expertise with Irving students A Montessori More than 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Guest speakers will be at all Today’s business professionals will go IISD high school campuses back to school in Irving as part of (Irving High School, MacArthur environment the Irving ISD’s annual Business High School, Nimitz High School, choice that Exchange Days in February. The Academy of IISD, and Union for preschool The event is designed to Bower Center for Learning) on give high school students an Feb. 9, and at The Academy only rd will last a inspiring and inside look at the on Feb. 10. through 3 careers they hope to pursue. Each To take part in Business year, it attracts guest speakers Exchange Days, contact Thelma grade. lifetime! from fields like technology, Cantu with IISD Partnerships In entrepreneurship, Education at 972-215-5017 or communications, graphic arts, email [email protected]. Call now for Individualized Tour finance, medicine and education Speaker opportunities are still to share their experiences with available in areas such as classes at IISD high schools, effective communication skills, 972-257-3517 provide valuable guidance for business finance, criminal justice, teens and promote their media technology, culinary arts 2700 Warren Circle (at Rochelle) Irving, TX 75062 businesses among tomorrow’s and architecture. www.redeemermontessori.org workforce leaders. Page 6 February 02, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Brouillette appointed to Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors The Irving City Council the ex-officio position vacated by Embassy Suites DFW Airport was recently named General non-voting (ex-officio) members, is appointed Paul Brouillette, general Bob Holsten, general manager of South last year, he served as vice Manager of the Year by the DFW a policy-making body that oversees manager of the Embassy Suites the Radisson DFW South. president and general manager of Chapter of Hospitality Sales & bureau operations. Board members DFW Airport South, to the Irving Brouillette has served as a the Embassy Suites Dallas Galleria Marketing Association are appointed by the Irving City Convention and Visitors Bureau hotel general manager for more than and as divisional vice president for International. Council for up to three two-year (ICVB) Board of Directors. He fills 24 years. Before joining the Embassy Suites Brand. Brouillette The ICVB Board of Directors, renewable terms. comprised of nine voting and seven Dallas County gets new family and consumer sciences extension agent By Janet Gregg Rodriguez previously worked and information. the opportunity to reach out to a master’s degree in public health Dallas County residents who for the American Cancer Society as In the “Wellness in the City” different segments of the from the University of North Texas participate in Texas Cooperative program manager for community program, Rodriguez and volunteers community. Science Center in Fort Worth. She Extension’s “Wellness in the City” outreach. She coordinated will be working with schools and “I’m really excited because it is also a registered massage program have a new family and programs on breast and prostate teachers, adults in the workplace gives me the opportunity to work therapist. consumer sciences agent to assist cancer, nutrition, and physical and seniors diagnosed with in the community, providing Rodriguez is originally from them. activity for underserved diabetes. education on important health New Braunfels, but has lived in Donna Rodriguez will provide populations. “The volunteers we work with topics such as nutrition, wellness Irving for five years. She volunteers information on health and nutrition, She also served as assistant will be from all backgrounds, and physical activity.” with the “Master in the City” worksite wellness, and diabetes program manager for patient education and career experiences,” Rodriguez graduated from the Extension program, where she helps education and nutrition from the services, helping cancer patients Rodriguez said. “What I like about University of Texas in Austin in the Irving Health Department Extension office on Marsh Lane and their families with this wellness program is that there 1998 with a degree in kinesiology. coordinate such local events as and through seminars held transportation, medical equipment is a diverse group of volunteers and In May, she will complete work on health fairs. throughout Dallas County. Consumers can take control of mounting debt

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‘cochineal’ or ‘carmine’, I suspect health reasons (allergies, etc.) or don’t forget to vote in the primaries. Margaret’s Corner that the vast majority of the public personal conviction If you are in State Representative does not realize that seeing one of (vegetarians, individuals seeking District 106, vote on Feb. 28 or Hi Irving! manufacturing companies to these two ingredients on the food kosher products, etc.). Some during early voting on Feb. 13 disclose when a label of a product means it contains companies have also started through Feb. 24 at the Special This product contains beetle-derived part of an insect. The food looking for an alternative Election. week I’m coloring. No need to re-read that industry does not want the ingredient, so they can eliminate it going to last sentence, I did say BEETLE, as word ’insect’ to be in the required from their food product label God Bless You. talk about in BUG. label description - wow, now that altogether. Attend Church Sunday. an issue I was surprised to find out that is a shocker, isn’t it? I hope this is one FDA that just so many different foods contain I support the proposal; not proposal that is approved. FDA will Margaret Lopez is an may bug this beetle derived coloring (female only because I want to know what rule on the proposal within 60 independent writer for the Irving you a little cochineal beetles to be exact) I am eating and feeding my family, days. For more information, go to Rambler. An Irving resident for (or a lot!). The Food and Drug ranging from yogurt to grapefruit but I also respect the feelings of www.fda.gov and more than 12 years, she and her Administration (FDA) published a juice. Not too appetizing, is it? others and recognize that some www.cspinet.org. husband have been married for food-labeling proposal on Jan. 27, While some companies have people strongly object to eating Happy Valentines Month to more than 37 years and have four 2006 that, if passed, will require food begun to list the ingredient as this ingredient whether it be for you and all your loved ones. And daughters and four grandsons ChamberChamber ofof CommerceCommerce

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This is a business cards for networking and the enormous Texas market and up- 6:00 am) 5 tickets and get the 6th for FREE great opportunity for direct prize drawings. The Chamber’s and-coming neighborhoods. or sign up for 8 tickets and get 3 for marketing! The chamber’s Business Mixer is for Members They’ll be speaking alongside VIP Seating for all keynotes, free - or get a free VIP pass. To luncheons offer networking, ONLY and FREE to attend. Please expert entrepreneur George including Donald Trump, and purchase your discounted tickets, business building and professional RSVP to 972-252-8484, no later than Foreman and master motivator Robert Kiyosaki click the above links or call David tools to create a better you, with a Feb. 22 to reserve your spot. Tony Robbins. Very Limited Seating Includes both Doherty at 1-888-64-ANNEX. creative approach. Sat. & Sun. Admission Call today and make plans to Golfing Fore Green$ | Hackberry The Expo offers 72 seminars on Must register by 2-10-06. Purchase Women’s Alliance Luncheon | La attend. Luncheon cost is $15 in Creek Country Club every topic imaginable and is the your discounted VIP ticket at http:/ Cima Club advance or $20 at the door for March 20 at 9 a.m. - Hackberry Creek greatest networking event to hit /www.learningannex.com/ Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m. - La Cima Club: members and $20 in advance or $25 Country Club Dallas in a long time and is a perfect search.taf?ccode=DEXPOW&newcity=EX William’s Square at the door for non-members. Golfing Fore Green$ is the 2006 way to find clients/buyers. We Join us for the February Contact the Chamber to reserve annual fundraiser for the Greater expect 20,000 to 30,000 consumers Weekend Pass - Women’s Alliance Luncheon, with your seat at this or any of the Irving - Las Colinas Chamber of at this event. All the information $179 Weekend Pass for ONLY $79 keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Martin, Chamber’s upcoming luncheons Commerce. Golfing Fore Green$ is that highlights the Donald Trump ($100 discount) Includes: Las Colinas Medical Center, as she 972-252-8484. a “walkathon” style golf outing on Real Estate Wealth Expo can be Exhibit Floor presents “The Heart of the Matter - a professional course, in which found at 70 Free Seminars Women’s Health”. As an additional Scaling the Great Wall of China | participants will play 100 holes of www.realestatewealthexpo.com See all keynotes, including Donald feature and in honor of Heart Las Colinas Country Club golf. Unlike typical golf and golf Trump, and Robert Kiyosaki Month, the Women’s Alliance will Feb. 23 at 7:30 a.m. - Las Colinas tournaments, you do not need ANY Because you are a member of the Includes both Sat. & Sun have FREE cholesterol screenings Country Club prior golf knowledge or experience Greater Irving - Las Colinas Admission (check in starts at 6:00 on site. You must be an attendee at The Economic Development to play. Chamber of Commerce, the am). the luncheon to receive a FREE team is pleased to bring a basic Each participant will play from following discounts are being screening and only 80 seats are seminar on the opportunities, 9 am - 4 pm in an attempt to sink 100 extended to you: available. considerations and risks of holes throughout the day. And just expanding your business in China as in a “walkathon” each participant Presenters with experience in is asked to collect sponsorships per the China market will include a hole for a total of no less than $1,000 Just the kind of national legal firm (Jenkens and worth of funds raised per Gilchrist), an international banking participant. expertise Irving needs. firm (JP Morgan Chase) and local Event activities include the businesses already doing business golf event itself, a golf clinic (for in China. those interested in learning about Dear Patients, Tickets to attend can be golf) and a silent auction, followed It is my pleasure to announce that as of purchased by calling 972-252-8484. by a reception from 4 - 6 p.m. If you January, 2006, I will be practicing full time in Cost is $50 per person in advance are interested in participating in or $55 per person at the door. Golfing Fore Green$ simply contact Irving/Las Colinas providing both adult and the Chamber at 972-252-8484 to pediatric urology care. My office is located at After Hour’s Business Mixer | register as a golfer/fundraiser; to The physicians and staff of Glory House Catering participate in the golf clinic or to Urology Associates 7200 N. State Highway 161, Suite 200 of North Texas Feb. 23 at 5:30 -7 p.m. - Glory House attend the event reception. Golfing are proud to welcome (North MacArthur & 161) in Las Colinas. Catering Fore Green$ event reception and James G. Saalfield, M.D. Patients may call (972) 401-4940 to make The Chamber will host their silent auction is open to the public monthly After Hour’s Business and everyone is encouraged to appointments. My staff privileges include Mixer hosted by, Glory House attend. For additional information Baylor Medical Center of Irving, Las Colinas Catering, located at 109 Main Street or to speak with an event (Downtown Irving). representative call 972-252-8484. Medical Center and Medical City Dallas. I look forward to seeing prior patients and also welcome new patients, with or without a physician referral. James G. Saalfield, M.D. Storewide

(972) 401-4940 LADIES RESALE BOUTIQUESavings Urology Associates of North Texas Consignments accepted by appointment 7200 N. State Highway 161, (972) 594 - 7722 Suite 200, Irving, Texas 75039 2700 N. O’Connor # 116 Irving, Texas Tues. - Fri. 10-6 Thur. 10-7 Sat. 10-5 Page 8 February 02, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Metroplex’s newest la Madeleine Bakery, Café & Bistro opens in Las Colinas La Madeleine Bakery, Café & the heart of the Metroplex.” Bistro has brought its authentic Throughout the last year, la French country cuisine to Las Madeleine has embarked on a new Colinas at its newest location, Royal growth plan and is excited to open Lane and MacArthur. The Las 20 to 25 bakeries in the next three Colinas restaurant is the second year. The Las Colinas location that la Madeleine has opened in the brings the total number of la Metroplex in the last three months. Madeleine restaurants to 20 in Known for its French country North Texas and 65 nationwide. cuisine adapted for American To join the community in their tastes, la Madeleine serves fight against hunger, la Madeleine breakfast, lunch and dinner. After 5 will donate $1,000 through the North p.m. each day, wine and selections Texas Food Bank to benefit Irving from La Madeleine’s Bistro menu, Cares. The donation to Irving Cares such as beef bourguignon and will support the distribution of 6,000 salmon with white wine caper sauce, meals to Irving Cares client families. are served. In addition, la Madeleine also makes “la Madeleine is thrilled to be an annual donation from the sales a part of the Las Colinas community. of retail products to Share Our It is a wonderful blend of business Strength, a national non-profit that and residential growth,” Greg inspires and organizes individuals Buchanan, la Madeleine president, and businesses to share their said. “Dallas/Ft. Worth has always strengths to help end hunger. been an important market for la La Madeleine Bakery, Café & Madeleine, because it’s our Bistro in Las Colinas will be open hometown market. At the Las seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to Colinas location, we’ll now be able 9 p.m. More information about la Celebrating Irving’s newest restaurant, Judge and Sharlene Whitney, and Rose and Lowell Cannaday to serve guests who live and work Madeleine can be found online at sample selections from the la Madeleine menu. in the greater Irving area, which is www.lamadeleine.com. Hospital District South Neighborhood Family Dining Association elects a new board Homestyle Cooking The Hospital District South and Julie Hickman (Secretary/Treasurer). All You Can Eat Food Neighborhood Association elected its new Board members are Mary Chapin, Pat Marrs, Bar After 5 p.m. Board of Directors and officers at its Annual Darwin Slaughter, and Kris Stone. Leticia Lite-eaters Selection Business Meeting on Jan. 19 at Spring Creek Hurtado, the new City of Irving Barbeque. Neighborhood Coordinator, addressed the The officers are Clyde DeLoach group about her plans for developing more (Chairman), Doug Highfield (Vice-Chairman), neighborhood associations in Irving. “Where“Where IrvingIrving MeetsMeets && Eats”Eats” 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor For Take Out Call BREAKFAST (972) 253-7335 SPECIALS LUNCH EVERY DINNER Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. DAY! Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Serving Irving For Over 35 Years Visit Our Other Locations at 5912 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX Metro (817) 498-7079 And our new location at 310 Mitchell Rd., Mansfield, TX Metro (817) 477-3383 IN GOD WE TRUST Newly elected Board of Directors and officers of the Hospital District South Neighborhood Association include Pat Marrs, Doug Highfield—Vice-Chairman, Julie Hickman— Secretary/Treasurer, Kris Stone, and Clyde DeLoach—Chairman. HAPPYHAPPYShow Your VALENTINEVALENTINE Love on Valentine’s Day ’S’S

Tell your sweetheart you love her/him with a unique Valentine’s Day message in the Irving Rambler . Use one of our messages or design one in your own words. All ads will be one column wide (2”) and one inch deep and have color hearts and flowers background designs. All ads are at $ 10.00 and can be purchased in multiple units to make a larger size ad. See the following examples:

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IRE “BUD” WESTBROOK He was born November 3, 1931 confirmed what we all knew. He was She was born on Oct. 4, 1957 Memorial Chapel with Mark Ire “Bud” Westbrook, 64, died in Waurika, OK. Survivors include preceded in death by his wife of 57 in El Paso, TX to Frank and Hilda Roberts officiating. If desired, Jan. 28, 2006, in Granbury. his wife Ruth Rutledge of Sandia; years, Peggy, and will be laid to rest Maldonado, they survive. Mrs. memorial donations may be made Bud Westbrook was born Aug. son Bill R. Rutledge, Jr. of San with her at Restland Dallas. Jack is Jones married Paul Jones on June to Vitas Hospice. 19, 1941, in Dallas to Ire Dale and Antonio; daughters Roxi Lorance survived by his wife of 9 months, 20, 1979 in Dallas. Lorene Pierce Westbrook. He and husband Marvin of Athens and Shirley. He was a retired Postal Survivors include husband, KITTY COMBS served in the U.S. Army and was a Cathy Rutledge of Grand Prairie; employee. He is a member of Paul Jones of Irving; daughter, Kitty Combs, age 62, of Irving truck driver. brother Jerry Rutledge of Grand MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church. Melissa Jones-Soriano and passed away on January 27, 2006. Survivors include his brother, Rapids, MI; sisters Joan Ritchey of He leaves his daughter Susan husband Joe of Irving; son, Paul She was born on Dec. 21, 1943 Robert Westbrook of Granbury; Lubbock and Betty Griffin of Irving; Taylor and husband Greg, son Edwin-Lee Jones of Irving, Stephen to Fred and Pearlie Chapman. Mrs. sister, Carolyn Lock of Irving; 2 grandchildren and 6 great David and wife Susan, and son Jones of Irving, Brian Jones of Combs married Buddy Combs on children, Vickie, Jeffrey, Clinton, grandchildren. Brian. His grandchildren Shawn and Irving; sisters, Cathy Parker and October 2, 1970 in Durant, OK, he Dennis and Rusty; and numerous Graveside services were held wife Naomi, Dusty and wife Casie, Cindy Parker of Mesquite; brothers, preceded her in death on March 8, nieces and nephews. Feb. 1 at DFW National Cemetery, Phillip, and Travis, will cherish Pop Mike Maldonado of Alabama, 1989. Graveside service was held Dallas. along with great grandson, Dylan. Joseph Maldonado of Mesquite; Survivors include, daughter, Wednesday in Oak Grove Memorial Jack leaves behind the loving grandson, Joe Soriano of Irving; Annette Page and husband John Gardens in Irving. BEATRICE “BEA” PETTY members of his new family who numerous, nieces, nephews, aunts of Irving; son Johnny Combs and HATFIELD accepted and loved him so and uncles. wife Laura of Grand Prairie, TX; DENISE WILLS-CARR Beatrice “Bea” completely. Also, he leaves brother A Funeral Mass was held Feb. grandchildren, Aimee Page, Kylie Denise Wills-Carr, age 48, a Petty Hatfield, Neil and numerous cousins, nieces, 3 at St. Luke Catholic Church with Page, Casey Combs, Brittany resident of Irving died January 19, age 62, a and nephews. Pop’s “family” of interment at Oak Grove Memorial Combs, Lauren Combs. 2006 at a Dallas hospital. lifelong resident friends extends across the country Gardens. Chism-Smith Funeral Funeral Services were held Jan. Denise was born Jan. 14, 1958 of Irving died because the requirement to love Home handled the arrangements. 31 at Chism-Smith Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM to Doyle Oliver Jan. 28, 2006 at him was simply to have met him. Chapel with interment at Oak Grove Wills and Sue Marshall Armstrong- Parkland Pop’s legacy remains alive today RUTH YVONNE Memorial Gardens. Wills. Her parents and her husband Hospital in Dallas. as we all try to be as good a parent McGOWAN preceded her in death. Bea was born July 2, 1943 in as he has been for us. It is a Ruth Yvonne XELPHO VON DELL Survivors include daughters, Dallas to Will Gene and Stella Mae standard that is difficult to reach. McGowan a MARKEY WILLS Brenda Carr of Denton, Amanda Thomas Petty. She was a Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. long-time Irving Xelpho Von Dell Markey Wills, Carr and Katherine Carr, both of homemaker. Thursday, February 2nd at the resident born age 92, a resident of Irving for 15 Irving; brother, James Hughes of Preceded in death by her funeral home. Services will be October 11, years formerly of Sierra Vista, AZ, Minnetonka, MN; sister, Margaret parents and sister, Doris Hammond. Friday, February 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. 1928 in Lynette, died February 1, 2006 at an assisted Hughes of Houston; and many Survivors include her husband of at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Alabama living center in Irving. nieces, nephews and cousins in 44 years, Allen K. Hatfield; son, Home Chapel. passed away February 1, 2006 at Born Sep. 19, 1913 in San Minnesota, Texas, Florida and Jason Hatfield and wife Kim of her home. Antonio, TX to Elmo and Katharyn Georgia. Irving; granddaughter, Dawn; DARREL “WAYNE” ETTER She was a member of Westside Lass Joslin, she was a hairdresser Memorial Service was Jan. 28 great-grandson, Jordan; brothers, Darrel “Wayne” Etter, age 56, Church of Christ. She is survived and a homemaker for 25 years. at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Billy Petty, Frank Petty, Robert a resident of Irving for 30 years, died by husband Buddy McGowan of Preceded in death by her first Home Chapel in Irving. Petty, James Petty, Clyde Petty and Jan. 30, 2006 at Parkland Hospital Irving; son Sam McGowan and wife husband, B. J. Markey and her Vic Petty; sisters, Elizabeth in Dallas. Dana of Anna, TX; daughter second husband, Robert L. Wills, HORACE LEE Heartsfield and Kathryn Everest; as Born Aug. 30, 1949 in Fletcher, Marianne Richardson of Irving; she is survived by her children, CLINKSCALES well as many more family members OK to C. W. and Georgia Hutson daughter Kay Keller and husband Brendon Elmo Markey of Plano, Horace Lee Clinkscales, of and friends. Etter, he was a Manager at GAF in Paul of Davidson, NC; brother Patricia Hrabel of Irving and Lillas Irving, passed away January 26, The family wishes to express a Dallas, a Soccer referee and coach, James Hurst of Dallas; 8 Kay Berzsenyi of Pine, CO; 10 2006. special thank you to Parkland and a Dallas Stars fan. grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren; 14 great- He was born October 10, 1907 Hospital for their love and support. Survivors include his children, grandchildren and sister-in-law Dot grandchildren; and 7 great-great in Smith County, TX. His wife Memorials may be made to Parkland Rochelle Tucker and husband Barton. grandchildren. Jessica Ada Clinkscales preceded Memorial Hospital, 214-590-8000. Charles of Rowlett, Dustin Etter and The family will received friends A Memorial Service will be held him in death in 2001. Horace is wife Theresa of Burleson, Alison Friday at Brown’s Memorial Funeral at a later date. Memorials may be survived by his son David JACK LAUGHLIN Smith and husband Clovis and Home. Funeral services will be held made to the Baylor Healthcare Clinkscales of Irving. Jack Laughlin, Shane Etter, all of Weatherford; at 10:00 a.m. Feb. 4, 2006 at Brown’s Auxiliary Memorial Fund in Irving. Funeral services were held Jan. born October seven grandchildren; step-mother, 30 at First Baptist Church – Main 18, 1926, Virginia Scott Etter of Oklahoma; Sanctuary with Rev. Chuck husband, father, three brothers and three sisters. Stevenson officiating. Interment grandfather, Visitation was Sunday at the ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition was at Oak Grove Memorial greatfuneral home. Service was held Feb. Gardens. Arrangements were made grandfather, 6 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral by Brown’s Memorial Funeral brother, uncle, Home Chapel in Irving. Interment “The Right Choice for Over 49 Years.” Home. and friend joined his Heavenly was Monday at Dallas-Fort Worth Father and departed family on National Cemetery, Lane A. BILLY RANDALL January 31, 2006. Church & Chapel RUTLEDGE He passed away after a sudden FRANCES JONES Services Billy Randall Rutledge, of illness, which he fought with an Frances Jones, age 48, of Irving Sandia, Texas, passed away amazing strength of heart that passed away on January 27, 2006. Local, Out of Town January 28, 2006. astounded his doctors but only Services & Burials Memorials Cremation Memories Flowers

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NEW YORK FILM CRITICS CIRCLE SUPER CROSSWORD AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS Answers for 1-26-2006 Answers for 1-26-2006 The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 February 02, 2006 Page 13 Eight great ways to lower your tax bill Obviously, you want to pay Uncle the best long-term growth be able to trade one debt for Educational expenses: You may be these costs. If your job requires you Sam as little as possible but you’re potential, although you need to be another. You probably can able to deduct tuition, books, and to wear special clothes or a uniform, not quite sure how you can able to withstand dips and sags in refinance your mortgage and pull travel costs to and from classes if you can write off the cost of (legally) hang on to more of your these markets. out extra cash to pay off your credit your education is related to your purchasing and cleaning them, as money. You’re in luck! Financial card, auto loan, or other expensive career. But be aware that long as the clothes aren’t suitable counselor and bestselling author Fund “tax-reduction” accounts. consumer credit lines. You usually educational expenses that enable for wearing outside of work. If you Eric Tyson is an expert on oft- When you funnel your savings can borrow at a lower interest rate you to change careers or to move buy a computer for use outside the overlooked strategies for reducing dollars into retirement accounts, for a mortgage, thus lowering your into a new field or career aren’t office at your own expense, you your tax burden—and he’s always such as a 401(k), 403(b), SEP-IRA, monthly interest bill. Plus, you may deductible. may be able to deduct the cost of happy to share. 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If you’re self-employed, minimizing your taxable income; to retire. trick as carte blanche to run up more home computer to track your you already deduct a variety of others are often-ignored reductions. consumer debt in the future. investments or prepare your taxes, expenses from your income before It’s just that most people don’t Work overseas. You’ve always you may be able to deduct part of calculating the tax that you owe. know about these strategies, or else wanted to travel overseas. When Consider charitable contributions that expense, too. When you buy a computer or office they think such tricks of the trade you go to work in a foreign country and expenses. When you itemize furniture, you can deduct those apply to someone else.” with low income taxes, you may be your deductions on Schedule A, Job search and career counseling: expenses (sometimes they need to Here are eight tax reduction able to save big-time on income you can deduct contributions made After you obtain your first job, you be gradually deducted or opportunities for you to consider: taxes. For tax year 2005, you can to charities. Most people already may deduct legitimate costs related depreciated over time). Salaries for exclude $80,000 of foreign-earned know that when they write a check to finding another job within your your employees, office supplies, Move extra savings out of the bank. income (whether working for a for $50 to their favorite church or field. For example, suppose that rent or mortgage interest for your Keeping your household checking company or on a self-employed college, they can deduct it. 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Keep in mind, however, prepare and serve meals, you can can deduct the cost of the course professional to review your return than bank savings accounts and that many of the places you’ve deduct your transportation costs and your trips—even if you don’t one year. offer equivalent safety. And if romanticized about traveling to and to get there. You just need to keep ultimately change jobs. If you hire “It may be too late to take you’re in a high tax bracket, money perhaps living in—such as track of your bus fares or driving a career counselor to help you figure advantage of some of these tips for market funds come in tax-free England, France, Italy, Sweden, mileage. everything out, you can deduct that tax year 2005,” Tyson said. “But flavors. Germany, and Spain—have higher cost, too. On the other hand, if you you can keep them in mind for next income tax rates than the ones in Maximize miscellaneous expenses. decide that you want to become a year or even further down the road. Invest in wealth-building assets. the United States. A number of so-called professional volleyball player in Interestingly, thinking of ways to During your working years, while miscellaneous expenses are L.A., that’s a new career. save tax dollars can lead us to make you’re earning employment income, Trade consumer debt for mortgage deductible on Schedule A. Most of dramatic lifestyle changes for the you probably don’t need or want debt. Suppose that you own real these relate to your job or career Unreimbursed expenses related to better—volunteering, changing taxable income from your estate and haven’t borrowed as and managing your finances. These your job: If you pay for your own careers, or moving overseas, for investments because it can much money as a mortgage lender expenses are deductible to the subscriptions to trade journals to instance. Of course, you shouldn’t significantly increase your income currently allows. And further extent that, in sum, they exceed 2 keep up-to-date in your field, or if drastically alter your life only to tax bill. Real estate, stocks, and suppose that you’ve run up high- percent of your adjusted gross you buy a new desk and chair to save a few tax dollars—but the small-business investments offer interest consumer debt. You may income: ease back pain, you can deduct savings can be nice. Page 14 February 02, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler SPCASPCA ofof TTeexas/Dallasxas/Dallas becomesbecomes aa reserreservationvation requiredrequired sheltershelter The SPCA of Texas announced required shelter. The SPCA is of-the-art, cutting-edge animal year.” in that animal so chooses and the that as of Feb. 1 by mandate of the asking the community to be a shelter while remaining focused on As a part of this policy change, SPCA concurs. SPCA’s board of directors, it will partner in the process of finding its core mission, to improve the stray and owner surrendered Animals are brought to the no longer euthanize animals for lack new homes for animals. welfare of all animals. animals will be taken in by SPCA through the organization’s of space at its Dallas shelter at 362 The goal to no longer The SPCA’s Collin County reservation only, based on available Rescue and Investigations S. Industrial Blvd. Due to limited euthanize for space was first shelter will follow suit later this year space, which will be assigned on a department will remain separate resources, the SPCA will no longer proposed in 2000 as a part of a after all animal control contracts are first come, first served basis. from the regular intake of owner be able to take in unlimited animals, comprehensive five-year plan all relinquished back to the various Reservations will be available every surrender and stray animals, not and will become a reservation designed to make the SPCA a state- cities/municipalities currently day beginning at 9 a.m. affecting the number of spaces served in Collin County. The SPCA will never euthanize available to owner surrendered and “Finding homes for and for space and never turn an animal stray animals each day. keeping animals in homes is of the away because of their looks, age, “The Reservation Required RemindersReminders forfor petpet safetysafety utmost importance to us,” James breed or non-contagious treatable system will allow the SPCA to do Bias, SPCA of Texas president, said. health condition based upon more for the animals waiting for “We will never again euthanize an available space and SPCA policies. homes in its shelter,” Bias said. “We duringduring winterwinter wweathereather animal for space at our Dallas Furthermore, if an injured animal is will be able to pursue our mission facility, and have made plans to brought in that the SPCA is unable statement with a renewed purpose As severe winter weather threatens undercoats and should never be implement the same policy at our to assist, it will be humanely and drive, and, as always, to make the Metroplex, the SPCA of Texas made to stay outside for very long. Collin County shelter later this euthanized if the person who brings a difference, one animal at a time.” reminds pet owners to protect their Medical conditions, such as pets from the cold. arthritis, can be aggravated by the The SPCA does not encourage cold as well. people to leave their pets outside If ice accumulates in water City Briefs full time but urges pet owners who bowls, your pets can become do keep their pets outdoors to dehydrated. Monitor the time your Grant to fund new Irving public li- City of Irving showcased at na- Patel, after a Pacific Ocean ship- follow these guidelines: pet spends outdoors. brary database tional meeting for innovative ideas wreck that claims the lives of his During times of extreme low Outdoor dogs need more The Northeast Texas Library The City of Irving’s Home zookeeper family. Pi, the only sur- temperatures, all pets should be calories in the winter to produce System (NETLS) has awarded the Ownership and Rehabilitation pro- vivor, finds himself on a lifeboat brought inside. body heat, so increase the amount Irving library $5,000 to purchase a grams were featured in the City with a small menagerie and Richard For outdoor dogs, you feed your pet. new computer server. Library staff Showcase at the National League Parker. The other animals quickly weatherproof living quarters are a Chemicals used to melt snow plans to use the server to build a of Cities’ Congress of Cities con- disappear, leaving a hungry Pi and must. A dog’s house should be able and ice can irritate paws. Wipe them database by which residents can ference in Charlotte, N.C. Irving’s a ravenous Richard only a few feet to retain heat, well insulated and with a wet cloth after an outing. Ice access information on a variety of housing programs provide assis- apart with thousands of ocean dry. The house should be elevated can get lodged between the paw topics. tance for home repairs, as well as miles to negotiate. and the entrance pointed away pads, generating frostbite, cuts or The first place that residents down payments for residents want- “Drifting across the Pacific for from wind. Wet weather during cracks. turn for information about Irving is ing to buy a home. eight months gives Pi and the times of extreme temperatures can A cat may crawl up under your usually the library, said Adult Ser- The annual showcase cel- reader (and perhaps even the tiger) lead to hypothermia or pneumonia. car seeking shelter and warmth near vices Manager Lyle Vance. “The ebrates innovative programs from plenty of time to examine some of Pet owners often innocently the engine and could get caught in database will allow us to meet that around the country and offers city the big questions in life but, espe- assume that their pets can the fan and seriously injured. Honk need with a comprehensive, reliable leaders a chance to share ideas and cially with his very active imagina- withstand the cold weather with the the horn or open the hood of your and easily accessible source,” he experiences with the more than tion, a chance to explore where fan- aid of their thick coats, but in many car or slap it noisily with your hand said. 3,000 delegates at the conference. tasy and reality meet,” Bodnar said. cases they could not be more before starting the engine to Librarians will compile informa- Issues such as downtown re- “We want the entire city to embark wrong. Indoor dogs shed their awaken any animal sleeping there. tion on clubs and community re- vitalization, youth initiatives, storm on that voyage, to read together.” sources, and plan to electronically water management and emergency But reading the book isn’t index more than a century of Irving preparedness were spotlighted in enough. The library wants partici- The DFW obituaries. The database will be this year’s showcase. Attendees pants to discuss it, and in doing so accessible from the library’s also met with representatives from help foster a sense of community, homepage, www.irvinglibrary.org, the featured cities, and learned how said Library Director Patricia Humane Society and is expected to be operational their programs were planned and Landers. by this summer. implemented. Participants will be urged to Based in Garland, NETLS is a The National League of Cities discuss the book with each other Animals Presently Residing consortium of public libraries in 33 is the oldest and largest national on a blog, accessible throughout northeast Texas counties. In the organization for American cities, March from the program’s Web site, Jackson Britney past four years it has awarded and is an advocate for 18,000 cities, www.onebookoneirving.com. Less Breed Breed nearly $35,000 in grants to the Irv- towns and villages serving 225 mil- technically inclined readers can join Lab Mix DSH ing library. lion people. For more information face-to-face discussion groups at Sex Sex about the league and local govern- the Central and Valley Ranch librar- Male Female / Spayed ment, visit www.nlc.org. ies. An end-of-program reception Weight Weight About 18 lbs. About 8 lbs. Irving residents can now pay util- for participants will be held at the Age Comments: Age ity bills online One Book, One Irving begins Central Library Auditorium from 2 About 4 months Jackson is a sweet About 1 year Comments: Irving residents can now ac- month-long celebration to 4 p.m. on April 2. Britney is very Color and he would like Color cess and pay their utility bills Irving librarians want to put as “Literature can be intensely Chocolate a home where he B & W sweet. She would Reason for can be the only Reason for like a home online, thanks to improvements many residents as possible into a personal, but we want to focus on Surrender: pet. He is a loving Surrender where she is the made in the city’s computer sys- lifeboat with a 450 pound Bengal the shared aspects, while illustrat- Found puppy and likes Found only cat to run tem. tiger named Richard Parker, along ing the role libraries and the Internet around and play. as a stray. to play. as a stray. “This service is free, and cus- with a hyena, zebra and orangutan. play in exchanging ideas and pro- The DFW Humane Society tomers can access the new payment Not because they didn’t return moting civic discourse,” Landers option by using their account num- their books on time, but to partici- said. 1611 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75061 ber, provided on their monthly state- pate in the inaugural One Book, One A $3,750 grant from the North- ment, and their personal identifica- Irving this March, a month-long east Texas Library System and the 972-253-3333 tion number,” Aimee Kaslik, water celebration of reading and commu- support of the Friends of the Irving utilities business manager,said. Ex- nity in which all Irving residents are Public Library allow the library to isting customers have received let- encouraged to read the same book stage One Book, One Irving. Half ters with their PIN, Kaslik said. New simultaneously. To sweeten the of the free copies will go to Irving customers will receive a PIN letter deal, librarians are going to give high schools and book clubs, while within 30 to 45 days of establishing away more than 800 copies of the half will be given to the general service. work. public. Copies will be distributed “Customers will just need to And, after months of anticipa- on a first-come, first-served basis set up their account and create a tion, that book is … Life of Pi by beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 25 at all password,” Kaslik said. “After the Yann Martel. libraries except the East Branch, Stemmons foundation pledges $100,000 annual matching funds initial setup, they will be able to A committee of librarians and which will distribute them on the grant for each of the next five years. quickly access their individual ac- teachers selected the novel based following Monday starting at count, see their current bill and pay on its quality and broad appeal, Jan noon. Families are limited to one “We are raising funds to build a new shelter; named Corky’s Cottage. it online.” Bodnar, fiction librarian, said. “It’s copy per household, and all are Corky’s Cottage is going to be about 10,000 square foot facility. We bought To pay online, go to complex but very accessible, deal- encouraged to pass the book along 2.2 acres adjacent to our current facility. We have done all of the architectural www.ci.irving.tx.us, and under De- ing with a number of themes. It pro- when they are finished. “Share the renderings, everything is done for the new facility; now comes the hard partments, click on Water; click on vokes discussion,” she said. tiger, share the tale,” Bodnar said. part, raising the $2.4 million that we need to get it up and running,” Billing Information; then scroll Life of Pi, which won the pres- Darryn Pope, the D/FW Humane Society board president. down to Online Water Bill Payment. tigious 2002 Man Booker prize, de- For more information, call (972) 721- For more information call (972) tails the voyage of a bookish and 2606. Every dollar you send is worth two dollars with the grant. 721-2411. cosmopolitan 16-year-old Indian, Pi The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 February 02, 2006 Page 15 Movie Review - Annapolis is less than the sum of its borrowed plot lines By Matt Mungle on a grand scale and give the cur- survive the first year as a plebe. heart of female officer Ali (Jordana point will be able to second guess rent generation of moviegoers An Problem is that Jake doesn’t want Brewster). Who by the way looks each and every turn. It almost be- Title: Annapolis Officer and a Gentleman of their help from anyone though he clearly just like Demi Moore’s character in comes humorous. Rate: PG-13 contemporaries. But brother does can use it. His loner mentality and A Few Good Men. Stop the mad- Problem is, this movie is really Starring: James Franco, Brian this film flunk out. rebellious nature ends up hacking ness! bad and doesn’t even come close Goodman, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Huard is a kid from the wrong off his fellow trainees and puts him The only entertaining charac- to the writing, acting and depth of Brewster, Vicellous Reon Shannon side of the boat who works as a in direct opposition with the tough ter in the whole movie is found in the 1982 Geer/Gosset success. It It’s bad enough when Holly- welder building ships with his dad military leader Cole (Tyrese Gibson). the role of Twins (Vicellous Reon would be like me stripping a car of wood decides to remake a movie, (Brian Goodman). His mother is The one thing Jake is good at Shannon), an out of shape cadet all its parts and then taking them but when it tries to pass a movie off dead and his dad might as well be though is boxing and so he decides whose success has an entire city home and trying to make something as an original when it is clearly steal- for the attention and encourage- that if he can win the Brigades at waiting and cheering. Shannon is that runs. Sure, all the elements are ing the entire story from another ment he gives his son. Jake had the end of the year he will not only the only one you find yourself pull- there, but trust me, you aren’t go- movie, well, that’s just plain silly! promised his mom that he would prove his worth but also get back ing for and the single true relatable ing anywhere in it. Annapolis is The movie on trial here is the new make it to the academy and gradu- at Cole. Through the process he item in the film. 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Ms. Van Duyne las city council about the Cypress of 25,000.” Ms. Van Duyne said. “To “With the proposed density of Waters’ inadequacies may lead to explained the implications of that Waters project. Ms. Van Duyne re- put this into perspective, that’s development authorized by ap- lower property values and tax rev- vote during the last Irving city coun- quested that the council defer ac- nearly twice the population of proval of this rezoning, our concern enue further compromising the re- cil meeting. tion on the project until concerns Addison in an area one-eighth the is that this area will not have the sources necessary to support such “Proceeding in the future, what surrounding the project are ad- size. I ask that you consider that necessary level and adequacy of a community.” that means is that the case has been dressed. while this development basically public services and infrastructure Ms. Van Duyne went on to allowed to continue. However, there “With such high density creates another city, there are cur- necessary to support the project. enumerate several specific con- is not going to be construction to- As a result, the public safety and cerns citizens and city leaders have morrow or next week. The develop- quality of life will negatively impact about the project. She concluded ers are going to have to put to- those living in Cypress Waters, as by asking the Dallas city council gether a specific plan for this prop- Teens audition for talent show well as the neighboring communi- members to consider not only the erty that will have to again go ties of Irving and Coppell, who will possible negative repercussions for through the planning and zoning more than likely be called upon to Irving and Coppell, but also those commission in Dallas and the city make up for any insufficient ser- that would affect future residents council. We have been promised by vices provided. Furthermore, the of the Cypress Waters area. both the developer and the city staff increase in density will strain the Despite concerns voiced by of Dallas that they will work with resources of the Coppell Indepen- members of the city governments us on whatever compromises we dent School District. With deficient of Irving and Coppell, the Dallas can have,” Ms. Van Duyne said. Baylor support groups to meet Baylor Medical Center at Irving public. For more information call Irving, 1901 N. MacArthur Blvd., hosts Dialogue every Wednesday 972-579-4350. Suite 120. The group is free of at 10 a.m. at the Irving Cancer charge and offers support and Center, 1901 N. MacArthur Blvd., Better Breathers Club education to sufferers of chronic Suite 120. The group provides Baylor Medical Center at Irving lung disease and their family support for cancer patients and will host a session of the Better members. Danny Farr, M.S., will family members dealing with the Breathing Club, Wednesday, Feb. present information regarding diagnosis, treatment and follow-up 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the “New Updates in Lung Disease” of cancer. For more information call Irving Cancer Center Conference For more information call 972-579- 972-579-4300. Room, Baylor Medical Center at 4262.

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