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— ­Genghis Khan (no man lived to tell IrvingIrving where he was buried) RamblerRambler July 30, 2011 “Irving’s weekly community newspaper” Work continues on planned SH 183 improvements By Alice Canham

It’s a project that’s been in the works since at least 1999, but we’re finally seeing results along with more roadblocks. Nearly 100 people crowded into the Los Lupes Restaurant at Irving Mall on July 25 to hear an update about plans for the State Highway 183 corridor. Irving’s combined Chambers of Commerce sponsored the public briefing to gather questions and provide answers about the expansion of a highway that goes “right through the gut of Irving”, according to Dan Vedral, Interim Director of the City’s Transportation Department. “For many people, Highway 183 is the face of Irving,” Vedral said. “Our goals are to enhance this corridor so it presents an inviting face. We also want to be ready for the projected doubling of our population in North Texas by 2030.” Parading in front of his loyal subjects, the Emperor (Nicolas Requena) lauds his newest outfit in Cimarron Park Funding for the project at an estimated cost Recreation Center’s performance of The Emperor’s New Clothes. See SH 183 ROADWORK, Page 5 Hispanic Chamber helps A world of fun in just one act businesses go green Kids express themselves through Parks’ department One Act Play competition By Jess Paniszczyn The Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce By Alice Canham presented the Green Builds Business Program in The judges have counted their ballots, and the Studios at Las Colinas on July 27-28. The two we can now reveal the winners of the 45th Annual full day sessions of coaching on best green practices One Act Plays offered by the Irving Parks and was sponsored through the United States Hispanic Recreation Department. Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation with But first, let’s learn more about the plays and a $500,000 grant from Walmart. The program will the people involved in bringing them to life. tour 11 cities across the United States this year. Twelve year old Anshu Jain was onstage “We are only the second Hispanic Chamber of rehearsing The Emperor’s New Clothes at Cimar- Commerce selected by the United States Hispanic ron Park Recreation Center. An incoming seventh Chamber of Commerce to present the Green Builds grader at Harmony School of Innovation, he was Business program,” said Asusena Resendiz, Presi- already dressed in his carpenter’s costume. He dent of the Irving Hispanic Chamber. “We couldn’t joined his cast mates in a dance line, then exited be more excited to bring it to Irving. stage right to pick up a prop. His mother, Neha “Although the program is just starting, it is Jain watched with pride, seeing his performance growing fast. A lot of people want the tour to come for the first time. to their city. The 11 cities chosen for this year have “It’s not his first time doing One Act Plays. Hispanic Chambers that have proven themselves to He was in another two years ago. He loves to do Every cool cat wears a hat in Mustang Park Recreation Center’s be successful and hardworking. this!” she explained. rendition of The Cat in the Hat. “We are helping educate Hispanic entrepre- neurs on how to be more environmentally sustain- See A WORLD, Page 4 Photos by John Starkey able. We promoted this event to our members and See HISPANIC CHAMBER, Page 2 Youngsters compete in Judo WE CARE ABOUT YOU Junior Olympic Championships & YOUR FAMILY By Jess Paniszczyn IRVING TEXAS IRVING

PERIODICALS Approximately 900 competitors POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE 972-253-4200 PERMIT #024981 PERMIT participated in the USA Judo Junior www.mscitx.com Olympic National Championships Office Hours: hosted by USA Judo in the Irving Convention Center July 22-24. Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM “The Irving Convention and After Hours Clinic: Lab & Radiology: Visitors Bureau approached us before No appointment necessary Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Mon-Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM the Convention Center was build,” Not available for After Hours Clinic Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM said Corinne Shigemoto, USA Judo Photo by John Starkey director of events. “We came and did Main Location: Max Schneider and Andrew a site visit, and looked at the ground 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 75061 Porras fight for the gold. and the shell. We considered the Other Locations: whole package, and we decided to of those sports that once you start, Baylor MOBI: hold the tournament here. It has been you can’t stop.” 2001 N. MacArthur Blvd. #425 a great fit. Sensei Howdice Brown traveled Valdez Clinic: Las Colinas: The Irving Rambler Box 177731 P.O. Irving, TX 75017 “This is the premier event for our to the tournament with the Alaska 3501 N. MacArthur Blvd #400 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #250 junior athletes from six years old up Judo Team Tuscan: OB/GYN: to 19. If you win the Junior Olympics, “We brought down 11 kids from 701 Tuscan Dr #205 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #255 it is a big deal. Alaska. They worked very hard to “In a couple of categories, win- get here. All of the kids I brought ners simply receive the honor of down took State in Alaska, and they winning the Junior Olympics. Some were thinking they were pretty dog of the older kids will win spots in gone good. This tournament allowed the Junior World Championships them to see what they need to do to

Irving Rambler $0.50 in Cape Town, South Africa this compete at this level. November. “For almost all of the kids, this “People are interested in judo is their first big competition. The because of the discipline and condi- kids earned two fifth places. The tioning. It is great for kids. It is one See JUNIOR OLYMPICS, Page 2 Page 2 July 30, 2011 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Call 811 before digging near utility lines Provided by April Saginor to inconvenient outages, repair costs Texas811 is a one-call notifica- and personal injury. tion service that works to prevent When you call 811, you will be damage to buried utilities. asked for the location and description “Augering or digging post holes of the project. The utility companies without knowing the location of un- will locate and mark the approximate derground utility lines could make location of utility lines within 48 a bad situation worse if a pipeline is hours. Once lines have been marked, ruptured or 911 service is disrupted,” you can begin to dig, taking care to said Doug Meeks, damage prevention avoid damage to the marked lines. manager for Texas811. “Safety is a shared responsibil- Each year, more than 60,000 ity,” Meeks said. “Calling 811 helps damaged utility lines are reported. to keep your community safe and Many of these damaged lines are due connected.” to landowners digging on their own To learn more about how to property or working near the right protect your home and community, Photo by John Starkey of way. Striking a utility line can lead visit www.texas811.org. During the last match of the day, Max Schneider from Chicago, IL, in the blue, and Andrew Porras from Hialeah, FL, fight for the gold in the USA Judo Junior Olympic National Championships. Angels &Moore great time. They will remember this Excelling at judo has allowed Junior Olympics for the rest of their lives.” Yan to travel. SEWING Continued from Page 1 Representing Spartak team “I took second. I’m going on to ALTERATIONS from Rego Park, NY, Akbar Iminov Junior World in South Africa. I will GIFT SHOP rest of them did alright and were out (16) and Yan Spartiak (19) will both do my best, and try to medal over of the tournament. I am very proud compete in South Africa. there. 410 N. O’Connor Road of them. When they get back home, “I did really well,” Akbar said. “I “Because of judo, I’m gone to a Irving, TX 75061 they need to train a little harder. This got first and second place here. lot of places. I was sponsored to go (972) 579-0535 national tournament brings together “Judo is my life. I do it day and to Japan for 40 days last summer. www.angelsandmoore.com the best of the best. night, all the time. I like learning the I’ve been to Canada and all over the “Some of the kids are enjoying different techniques, and judo keeps states. the heat. Other people are not. For you fit. It is something I am proud of. “I love this sport. It is like life for some of the kids, this is their first “It’s great here. There are a lot of me. Hopefully, I will compete in the time in Texas, and they are having a good people, and it’s hot.” Olympics one day,” Yan said. RAMIREZ

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POLICE REPORT Admiring a thing of beauty, Aggravated Assault/ Do- at the scene. A female was also in Michelle Scott mestic Violence: 7/24/11 at the vehicle but managed to escape IRVING appreciates an 2:45 a.m. unharmed. According to witness ac- FIRE DEPARTMENT Aston Martin The victim and her live-in boy- counts, the suspect appeared to be a ACTIVITY SUMMARY Rapide during a friend were visiting her uncle in the black male who was driving a yellow reception hosted 3100 block of New Haven when they or gold colored taxi cab. There is no Irving Fire Department responded to 307 by The Studios got into an argument. She attempted apparent motive and it does not ap- incidents July 21-27. at Las Colinas to leave, and the boyfriend grabbed pear that any criminal activity was Fire incidents Medical calls her cell phone and keys and got into involved, prior to the shooting. on July 27. 83 Misc. Fire/ 24 Major Accidents his vehicle. She tried to reach in Rescue Calls 83 Major Medical Photo by John Starkey through the open driver side door Aggravated Assault: 7/24/11 2 Special 22 Heart Attacks to get them back, at which time he at 8:00 p.m. Operations 21 Difficulty put the car in gear and attempted to The victim was contacted at the 8 Structure Fires Breathing IPAL boxer to compete in Olympic trials leave. She fell out and he ran over Home Depot with severe lacerations 4 Vehicle Fires 37 Trauma Related her fleeing the location. She was to his arms. He said an unknown 13 CPR Situations The Irving Police Athletic League display at the Junior Olympic Na- transported to Methodist Hospital Hispanic male, who he had been (IPAL) Boxing Team is going to Mo- tional Championship, held Aug. 2-5, with non life threatening injuries. arguing with earlier in the evening, bile, AL to compete in the 2012 U.S. also at the Mobile Civic Center. Two The suspect had a felony warrant came to his door. When he answered, victims’ wallets. After the suspects Olympic Boxing Team Trials and the members of the IPAL Boxing Team for his arrest and was arrested at his the suspect began cutting him with a received the wallets, they fled on 2011 National Junior Olympic Boxing have earned the right to participate residence. machete. Several leads were checked, foot with approximately $75. The Championships. in this elite Junior Tournament. but no crime scene, witnesses, or suspects were not located and no Olympic hopefuls from across Alex Rincon will compete in the 165 Aggravated Assault (Shoot- suspects were located. The investiga- injuries were reported. the nation will convene at the Mobile lb. division and Hector Valdez will ing): 7/24/11 at 12:35 a.m. tion was hampered by the victim’s Civic Center July 31-Aug. 6 for the compete in the 114 lb. division. The victim stated he was in his extreme intoxication. Fire: 7/27/11 at 10:39 p.m. U.S. Olympic Team Trials for men’s The Junior Olympic National front yard in the 1800 block of Pil- Officers responded to the loca- boxing. A week full of boxing action Championship consistently show- grim Dr. when he got into a verbal Structure Fire/Arson: tion with IFD on a structure fire will take place in each of the 10 men’s cases future Olympians and World altercation with two unknown males 7/24/11 at 7:19 p.m. and on arrival found the building weight classes as the athletes chase Champions. All of the athletes com- walking down the street. One of the Officers responded to Metro engulfed in flames. They began their Olympic dream. peting in this event won both local suspects pulled out a revolver and Volkswagen with Irving Fire Depart- evacuating the residents from 234 N. George Rincon, a member of and regional qualifiers in order to shot the victim once in the leg. The ment (IFD) at a structure fire. The Irving Heights Dr. and the surround- the IPAL Boxing Team, will be one earn a berth in the elite tournament. suspects fled on foot. Grand Prairie property is a vacant building that is ing buildings. Twenty four units were of those boxers. Rincon will compete With the Olympic Trials taking place PD K9 responded and searched owned by Metro Volkswagen. The destroyed during the fire. The prop- in the 141 lb. men’s division. in the same building, the young the area, but the suspects were not fire was contained to one section of erty owner was working with the Red While top male boxers compete athletes will also enjoy the chance to located. the building and was quickly extin- Cross to assist the displaced residents in the Olympic Team Trials, the watch the competition. guished by IFD. A fire prevention with temporary housing. There were future stars of the sport will be on Source: City of Irving Capital Murder: 7/24/11 at specialist was called to the scene by no injuries at the scene, but several 2:21 p.m. IFD due to suspicious circumstances. residents had driven themselves to Two victims were seated in a On arrival an open door was found on the hospital for smoke inhalation. brown Suburban preparing to leave the east side of the building where a IFD requested the Fire Marshal to the ATT store at the northwest corner white van was parked. The gas cap respond to conduct an investigation. Beltline Road and Grande Blvd. At had been removed and it appears least one suspect approached the ve- as though gas was siphoned out and Robbery: 7/28/11 at 1:40 hicle and without notice began firing may have been used to start the fire. a.m. a gun at them. It is not known at this The victim was doing sewage point how many times the victims Aggravated Robbery: construction at 1420 N. MacArthur were hit, but the wounds were fatal. 7/26/11 at 10:35 p.m. Blvd. when two suspects assaulted The victims have been identified as The two victims were walking him and stole a concrete saw from Mehboob Pirani, 35, of Euless and to their vehicle in the parking lot of the back of his truck. Rahim Merchant, 35, of Missouri the 2800 block of West Pioneer, Em- The victim received injuries City, TX. Pirani was transported to erald Point Apartments. They were from the suspects hitting him with Parkland Memorial Hospital where approached by three male suspects, their fists. Victim refused IFD. Sus- NEED CASH TODAY! he was pronounced deceased and one of which was pointing a pistol at pects were last seen running south Merchant was pronounced deceased them. The suspects demanded the bound in the drainage ditch. CAR TITLE CALL LOANS - 4 - LESS TODAY! GET CASH Genghis Khan Exihibit launches trebuchet contest You keep your car! TODAY! The Genghis Khan Trebuchet and friendly competition. There are 972-252-7558. Entry is free. www.VIPFIN.com Competition challenges teams to two, stand alone competition dates: design and build a counterweight Aug. 20 and Sep. 24. Trebuchet Materials trebuchet that will successfully and A team must have at least two -Plastic Lego building blocks VIP FINANCE accurately launch a soft object. people but no more than four. Teams -Trebuchets must operate manually LEWISVILLE RICHARDSON N. E. TARRANT CO. The contest is designed to inspire are divided into three age groups: -No gasoline, battery or similarly Fox Ave. @ 35E 75 @ Beltline Mid-Cities Blvd.@ Hwy. 26 702 S. Stemmons, Ste B 610 S. Central Exp. 4125 Colleyville Blvd. people of all ages to work together to Ages 5 -11, Ages 12 -15, Ages 16 and powered machines. 972-434-6616 972-783-6669 682-325-4202 create a kinetic device, learn about up. Teams must pre-register to par- -No metal, wood, or organic material DALLAS IRVING ARLINGTON N. EAST DALLAS the history of Genghis Khan and his ticipate in the competition. To regis- may be used in the fabrication of I35 @ Inwood Britain @ 183 Collins @ Division Garland Rd @ 635 Mongol army and participate in a fun ter, contact the Irving Arts Center at the Trebuchet. 3040 N. Stemmons 2014 N. Britain 801 E. Division 12095 Garland Rd. 214-819-9491 972-445-8906 817-265-2274 214-319-6699 COMMUNITY CALENDAR $69* D.I.V.O.R.C.E CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW ● DWI / Suspended License ● Divorce / Annulment are needed on the substitute list as ● July 30 at 5:30 p.m. August 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ● All Warrants Child Support / Paternity ● Teen Party well as serving on a more scheduled Volunteer Training ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification ● Restraining Order Teens in grades 6-12 will host a basis. Next year will be the 100th The Visiting Nurse Association ● Occupational License ● Protective Order ● grand finale event for Texas Teens anniversary of the Heritage House. needs volunteers to deliver a Meals Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption Read 2011 at the Irving Central It was built in 1912 and is a Recorded on Wheels route once a month in ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● Domestic Violence Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Enjoy Texas Historical Landmark. For Irving. Volunteer training will take Open Saturdays shipwrecked crafts, plenty of grub more information, contact 972-252- place at the Visiting Nurse Asso- Easy Payment Plans Juvenile Cases and Sundays and a scavenger hunt through Davy 3838. ciation’s headquarters on 1440 W. Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe Child Protective Jones’ locker. Teens will end the Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. The 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy Services/CPS 1420 N. Cooper St., #112 #409, Dallas 75207 Arlington, TX 76010 night by watching a pirate movie and August 2 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. training will be held again on August raiding the TTR.11 treasure chest of Senior Services Mixer 21 at the same time and location. 214-638-5930 Se Habla Espanol 817-277-0196 prizes. For more information, call A great opportunity for some Volunteer training is also available 972-721‐2606. one on one time with the SSA mem- by appointment. For additional in- 866-446-1400 bers. Located at Emeritus Indepen- formation call 214-689-2210. *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case, if you qualify. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. August 1 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dent Living, 820 N. Britain Road. All Grief Support members and guests are welcome. Holy Family Church meeting in For more information call 214-217- the Hill Room/Family Life Center. 8484. Alex W. Garcia, DPM From time to time we may still feel our loss keenly. Our topic for this August 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Specialist in Podiatry month is “Grief Relapse: How to Town Hall Meeting Cope with It”, 2323 Cheyenne Street, Irving residents can meet with ✦ Board Certified in Podiatric Primary Care and Podiatric Surgery Irving, 972-252-5521. Mayor Beth Van Duyne and City ✦ Council members at the Irving Mall, Founding Associate of American Professional Wound Care Association August 2 at 2 p.m. 3880 Irving Mall (lower level, food ✦ Completed residencies in Podiatric Orthopedics and Podiatric Surgery Heritage House court entrance) The interactive meet- The Irving Heritage Society will ings will be facilitated by City Council ✦ Bilingual: Spanish and English be expanding their list of docents for members and will allow residents tours at the Heritage House. 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Frank Joseph Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2011 Page 4 July 30, 2011 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com A world of fun in just one act Continued from Page 1 “The families are helping gather some of the props and costumes. We had to go to several hardware stores to get just the right hard hat and work belt. He wants to be perfect for the part, but he wants to be cool, too. “He sings and dances in this show, and even has a solo. I think he’s a little nervous during that – when he’s all alone up there. He’s Looking for something fun bit shy, so I want him to learn to to do, The Cat in the Hat cast speak up. members take time to dance. “He auditioned for a couple of different parts, but this is the one he “We actually started with four- really wanted. I think the whole cast teen girls in June but had some drop is doing really good.” out, so I ended up having to recruit The Emperor’s New Clothes new players. was the winner of ‘Best Play’. “I did a lot of music last year, but The show was directed by Jen- we’ve simplified now. We’re concen- nifer Nuño, in her eleventh year as trating on how the kids need to keep a director. An all pig jury debates the guilt of the Big Bad Wolf in Lee Park Recreation Center’s 12 Angry Pigs. going if they mess up a line. Their “We had 25 young people in tendency now is to stop and restart the cast,” Nuño said, “ranging in time off since the birth of my baby. the scene. Also, they’re going to speak age from 7 to 14. Our cast was the “The biggest challenge here is really fast [when they get nervous]. I largest in the competition. It’s been to keep in everybody’s time frame. hope they’ll take their time. pretty crazy. We have all different experience “We have one scene the girls “I actually had 53 kids try out! levels here so it takes time for all of put together themselves. It’s a group Word has gotten around that we us to learn the script and get into of three elves, and they kind of rap. have a good experience, and I think character. They choreographed it themselves. the demand is greater here. So we “I end up acting it out for them “We ask the audience to use have to audition, and not everyone to show what’s expected. I’ve let them their imagination, I guess. The set makes it. come up with different accents to is Santa’s living room with a plate of “I’ve steered some kids to other personalize each character, so they cookies and milk, laundry stacked up recreation centers if they’re not give it their own feel. I love the way all over, and a couch. Well, we can’t selected here. Many of those boys we hear all these different accents in drag a real couch in there, so we have and girls are now in the other casts. the production!” chairs with a couch cover. I also suggest that kids may want to Gabriel Duron was the winner of “Our backdrop was painted by participate in our week-long drama ‘Best Actor’ for his character of Pig 3 Victoria Robertson with the Irving camp where they’ll learn more about in And They All Lived. Arts Association. It shows Santa’s theater basics. Mrs. Baker (Erin Hilliard) is confronted by law enforcement Sophia Gonzalez was the win- barn and snow and so forth. “I think we won because the officials (Rachel Parent, Ridhaa Shariff, Helja Estrada) ner of ‘Best Actress Runner Up’ for “And Santa is a girl, of course! children gave 100%. They were after baking another Gingerbread person in Northwest Park her role as Goldilocks in And They With a ton of lines. Wouldn’t it be loud and clear, they looked at the Recreation Center’s rendition of The Gingerbread Girl. All Lived. funny if our Santa won Best Male audience, and they knew their block- No matter whether they took Actor prize,” she smiled. ing [movement and placement on tor,” Medina said. “I’ve had two years prizes in the competition or not, all Ashley Safer was the Play Direc- stage]. And I think the audience working with the theater group here of the participants in the One Act tor for Northwest Recreation Center’s really enjoyed them.” and getting some community hours. Play classes at Irving’s Recreation production of The Gingerbread Girl. “Dancers, remember to smile!” I just thought this summer I’d be Centers took away new skills, experi- “I’ve done this for six years now. shouted Kirk Prestwood as Jennifer helping to watch the little ones, but ence and fun. I have two sons, aged four and two, Grimes leaned closer to one of the then they needed me to take a part Zoey Tropoloc played Mrs. Claus and I actually have an elementary Little Pigs in her cast. “Don’t forget in the play. in the Senter Park Recreation Center education background. So working to snort,” she reminded her. “We’re doing And They All production of Couch Potato Santa. with young kids was fun for me,” she The barnyard backdrop de- Lived, sort of a mash-up of different “I’m fourteen,” she said. “I was explained. scended; pigs adjusted their ears fairy tales. I guess I have some funny- at Lamar Middle School, but I’ll be at “We had 17 kids in the cast, as and snouts. Amid cries of “Dim the ish lines. I start out as the Narrator Nimitz High School next year. This young as six and as old as 11. One of lights, please!” the theme from ‘Perry and at the end I come in as the Fairy is my second year in One Act Plays. our actors has been involved for five Mason’ blared through the speak- Godmother to save the day. “I have maybe twenty or thirty years, and two of them are in their ers at the Irving Arts Center. Dress “We don’t have any music or lines this year. I have to sound like second year. rehearsal was underway for Twelve Cinderella (Alia Braxton) dancing in this show, but I have been an old lady, so I try to pitch my voice “We had some special music, Angry Pigs, presented by Lee Park speaks her mind in the involved in choreography. I will ac- up high to give it a character voice. I and sound effects. Plus, our show is Recreation Center. Georgia Farrow Recreation tually have an internship next year, get kind of snippy, and then I yell and kind of a take off on the Gingerbread As the actors finished one run- Center’s production of And assisting our theater teacher. get angry at the end. I think people Boy, but also Frankenstein with some through and prepared for a second, They All Lived… “Being in One Act Plays lets me will laugh. pretty funny parts. they got notes from Prestwood and express myself – almost be a differ- “And when we’re in rehearsal, “I want kids in the program to Grimes who have co-directed before, I get to create characters. I could see ent self. And it’s fun to see some of we laugh a lot ourselves. You get to experience something that’s not typi- taking the runner-up spot last year. doing this my whole life.” the little kids in the cast get caught make new friends and interact with cal for them – to bring them out of “We do everything together”, Ainslee Barr was the winner of up in it. Sometimes all they want to others. You’re out of the house,” she their shell. As they play a character, said Grimes, as Prestwood added, ‘Best Actress’ for her character of the do is run around, so it takes energy grins, “and it’s not boring.” they learn skills like blocking and “A lot of these kids worked with us Judge in 12 Angry Pigs. to work with them!” Brittany Strickland was the projecting the voice. I teach them to last year. I think they’re more excited Omar Hasan was the winner “We actually have twelve char- Show Director at Senter Park. A become the role – to embrace it. To and more enthusiastic now that they of ‘Best Actor Runner Up’ for his acters in the cast, mostly little kids,” recent graduate of UT Arlington, she show a side you might not have seen have experience. We want to make character of Pig 3 in 12 Angry Pigs. said Lacey Bennett, Play Director. plans additional studies in Elemen- from that person before. It also helps this a good time for them.” Carina Medina (17) will be a “The youngest one is six. tary Education. them learn how to concentrate on a “The real value for the kids,” senior at Singley Academy, but this “I’m in my second year with “I want to work with the young- task, and focus, so they can see the said Grimes, “is that they learn to summer she’s been working with the Georgia Farrow and the One Act est kids I can get,” she exclaimed. bigger picture. express themselves. They each bring Georgia Farrow Recreation Center. Plays,” she continued. “I’ve also “We had thirteen kids in this year’s “Everybody needs to think now something different to the table. “I want to eventually go into taught English at Sam Houston cast, aged 11 – 15, and all girls, and about how they can take part next “There are 15 kids in the cast, nursing, and also be a theater direc- Middle School, but I’m taking some they sure have fun. year!” aged 7-16. We added some music and dancing to the production [that wasn’t Photos by John Starkey in the script],” she added. “We also added some updated comic bits so the audience would have more fun.” 12 Angry Pigs was the winner of ‘Runner Up – Best Play’. Ainslee Barr is an old hand at One Act Plays, in her second year with Lee Park. She’s 11 and headed into sixth grade at North Hills Prep. “My character is the Judge,” she explained. “I knew I needed to have a country accent, so I copied how some of my cousins speak. “But I also have to be bossy and yell with that country accent. It can be difficult to do both! It helps that I have learned how to project my voice, and I’m also a singer. “I enjoy theater and choir the best of all my classes. I can’t wait every summer until One Act Plays start again! I make friends here, and Santa (Cierra Cortina) wants to cancel Christmas in Senter Park Recreation Center’s production of Couch Potato Santa.

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Linda Harper-Brown, Texas SH 183 roadwork State Representative for District 105 Heritage District business owners! Continued from Page 1 that encompasses Irving, said the IRVING Church Annual Garage Sale for Missions! project will be good for Irving. Group discount Let Irving readers of $1.5 billion is to be shared among “I’m excited about this, and I Stay cool. Shop indoors. Three days of great bargains Aug, 4-6.. a variety of sources: the Federal think people are ready for this road pricing is available know where you Highway Administration, Texas De- to be built, after it was stalled due to NOW for all Room after room full of furniture, electronics, kitchenare and household what you items, appliances, pictures and home partment of Transportation, public/ funding. Heritage District décor, craft supplies, holiday decorations, books, gamehaves, C Dsto, clotheoffers a—nd shoes for all ages, jewelry, luggage, private partnerships and possible “I’ve been talking with NTTA exercise equipment, tools and home improvement, and much more. revenues from toll lanes. The project (North Texas Tollway Authority) with business owners! Shop Thurs & Fri Aug 4 &-5 from 8 a.m.-and 6do p.m., so andwith Sat, a Aug 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. includes the entire length of SH 183 some questions. Since toll lanes are Bag sale clearancegreat Sat, savings 2-3 p.m. Get your business Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, 1615 W. Airport Fwy., Irving 75062. in Irving, as well as the so-called Dia- included, NTTA has primacy to build noticed in the opportunity! mond Interchange Project around the road first. They’ve already said HERITAGE DISTRICTP roceeds from sale are used for missions projects locally and around the world. the site of the former Texas Stadium. they didn’t want to get involved if It’s an effort that has taken a lot it’s just a case of managed toll lanes, SECTION OF THE of teamwork – from the community, though. IRVING RAMBLER! City Departments including real es- “This really looks like everyone tate, code and public works, TxDOT, involved has been cautious, but has Take advantage of this super deal at [email protected] the Chambers of Commerce, North worked together for the best value for or call the sales manager at 817-454-4050. Central Texas Council of Govern- Irving,” Harper-Brown said. ments and leadership in Austin. Doug Janeway, Irving’s Chief Development Officer cited recent legislative action that authorized Home Ownership…& Your Payments Shrink??? a Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA) for pursuing right- of-way transactions for the project. TxDOT uses the CDA to share the risks and responsibilities for a proj- ect’s design and construction with private developers. “We were one of only seven authorized statewide,” Janeway ex- plained. “It’s a key piece to the plan.” “We were lucky we already had ❖ H.E.B. Exemplary Schools 183 done our required environmental Visit Harston Woods today 360 ❖ State of the Art Fitness Center Pipeline clearance legwork – the ‘Finding of 3 BEDROOM HOMES Industrial to choose between beautiful ❖ Hurst Blvd. Brown Trail Euless Blvd. no significant impact’, or FONSI,” Sparkling Pool Up to 1700 sq. ft. Trinity Blvd. Vedral continued. “It was easy (for 3 and 4 bedroom manufactured 4 BEDROOM HOMES 10920 Harston Woods Dr. 820 the legislature) to determine the homes and learn more about need, based on the age of the road- Up to 2000 sq. ft. Euless TX 76040 Collins your financing options. 30 way, the vehicle count, the connec- Home & Site Payment om $800/mo. www.harstonwoods.com tion to DFW Airport and the popula- License # MHDRET00036197. *Offers available for applications dated between 06/20/2011 through 09/15/2011 and with approved credit. Financing terms 10% down tion projections. payment, 7.5% int. rate, 15 yr. loan. Home must be purchased from KCWS Homes, LLC and close by 09/15/2011. Site rent MUST be paid on the 1st and the Loan EQUAL HOUSING payment is paid on the 1st or 15th as specified RIC due date. RMLO Number 309597. 9606 N. Mopac Express Way, Suite 500, Austin TX 78759. See a sale rep for details. “Our next goal was to select a OPPORTUNITY 817-540-2000 road design that allows the most access, with the least impact to busi- nesses. “We wanted to be sure we stayed business-friendly. We had to pay attention to the impact on frontage roads and ramps, and to the noise factor and updated safety standards. We explored 27 different designs.” The design they finally selected includes two-to-three-lane frontage roads in each direction, four main lanes in each direction, and two man- aged (toll) lanes in each direction. It also calls for sound walls through the Plymouth Park and Nichols Park neighborhoods. Construction is already under- way in the access lanes eastbound between Story and MacArthur, just the beginning of a project that will take an estimated 6 – 10 years. The sound walls will go up next. “We wanted to buffer the noise as soon as possible in the project,” said Vedral. “We will use a combina- tion of brick and masonry with an equestrian design. After that, we’ll build the front- age roads first, then the main lanes.“ Because the footprint for this project will significantly impact businesses along the existing cor- ridor, many of those in attendance had questions about right-of-way issues. Doug Janeway included some of those concerns in his remarks on the SH 183 Overlay District, adopted in February, which focuses on land use, redevelopment and new con- struction. “Irving has 10 percent respon- sibility for the right-of-way (pay- ments),” said Janeway. “We expect the total ROW costs to be $260 million. “There are 342 parcels involved; we’ve dealt with 221 so far. We antici- pate demolition of 83 buildings, and 49 are already done. For the time be- ing, that’s where we are with TxDOT. “Cities lag behind the economy by a couple of years, and you all know how the economy has been lately. We hope we’re hitting the low end and moving back up. 65 percent is where we’ve stopped for now, until we get more funding in the pipelines, and I think that will happen fast.” Page 6 July 30, 2011 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Irving ISD to feed families displaced by fire As many as 85 families are complex will have to be relocated; families at Gilbert Elementary displaced from their homes due to the other 40 are from a nearby School. For anyone 18 years of age a fire July 27 at The Heights apart- building that lost utilities due to and younger. meals will be pro- ments in Irving. These apartments the fire. vided free of charge. Adults will are located at the intersection of This has affected a number be charged $1.75 for breakfast and Pioneer Dr. and Irving Heights. of students who attend Irving ISD $2.75 for lunch. For now, many of The fire destroyed 24 units schools. these families will be staying at the # COWBOYS AND ALIENS PG13 * FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS R at this complex. Reportedly there Tomorrow, July 29, and pos- Senter Park Recreation Center on 12:00 12:30 2:45 3:30 5:30 1:15 4:25 7:10 9:50 were no serious injuries related to sibly into next week, breakfast and Senter Rd. with assistance from the 7:15 8:15 10:15 HARRY POTTER AND THE this fire. Some 80 residents of the lunch will be available to these Red Cross. * CRAZY STUPID LOVE PG13 DEATHLY HALLOWS 12:20 4:20 7:20 10:10 PART 2 - 3D PG13 12:25 3:20 6:15 9:10 * SMURFS - 3D PG Call (972) 870-1992 12:05 5:05 10:05 HARRY POTTER AND THE CLASSIFIEDS to place an ad! DEATHLY HALLOWS * SMURFS - 2D PG PART 2 - 2D PG13 2:35 7:35 12:50 3:45 6:40 9:40 LEGAL NOTICE HELP WANTED FOR SALE * CAPTAIN AMERICA - 2D PG13 WINNIE THE POOH G SERVER 12:15 4:15 7:00 10:00 11:55 2:15 4:10 7:10 9:25 PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION BARTENDER OF SURPLUS MATERIALS * CAPTAIN AMERICA - 3D PG13 HORRIBLE BOSSES R The Irving ISD, 2621 West Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062 Needed at 12:45 3:40 6:30 9:20 1:10 4:55 7:25 10:10 (972-600-5129) is offering surplus materials for sale by online auc- HUNAN DYNASTY TRANSFORMERS: tions through Lone Star Auctioneers, 4629 Mark IV Parkway, Fort China Bistro CARS 2 - 2D G DARK OF THE MOON - 2D PG13 Worth, Texas 76106. Website is at http://www.lonestarauctioneers. Located in Las Colinas 1:20 4:05 6:50 9:35 12:05 3:20 6:40 10:05 com/ Auction will begin on August 8, 2011. Goods may be viewed 972-444-9760 at 3207 West Pioneer Parkway Irving TX from 8AM to 10AM on the FOR SALE # - No Passes Tickets on sale NOW! 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PURCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PART TIME - FULL TIME The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will receive sealed responses in SUMMARY OF ORDERS the Purchasing Division, 1st floor, 845 W. Irving Blvd, until 3:00 PM, BUILDING AND on the date below and will open responses at the same location for STANDARDS $30,000-$50,000 the following items: COMMISSION annual income possible IF you are willing to work! 1. RFP #172M-11F Thursday, July 21 2011 at 2:00 Billing and Collection of p.m. Sell advertising for The Irving Rambler and DFW Emergency Medical Services Closes: 8/10/11 CITY HALL 825 WEST IRVING NewsFlash! Ideal for an additional household Pre-bid Conference on 8/1/11 @ 11:00 am BOULEVARD income. YOU PICK YOUR HOURS! Purchasing Conference Rm Thursday, July 21, 2011 Build- This is an opportunity to start with a company that 845 W. Irving Blvd. ing and Standards hearing was Irving, Texas 75060 cancelled due to lack of quorum. grew by more than 20% in 2010. 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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE CHISM/RANDALL ADDITION, AND LOCATED AT 1318 ETAIN ROAD, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM R-7.5 AND R-6 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT USE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-7.5 USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN AT- TACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE I love to run Put a Paw print in your heart PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS around AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE outside and and a best friend at home! DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING OR- go for nice DINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. long walks. My ONLY bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! ZONING CASE NO. ZC11-0027 problem is I ZONING CLASSIFICATION - S-P-1 (R-AB) need a ORDINANCE NO. 2011-9270 home to do all those fun AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF things. My IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT name is OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE COREY and I MacARTHUR CROSSING, 2ND AMENDMENT, AND LOCATED AT 7750 NORTH MacARTHUR BOULEVARD, MORE FULLY AND am an COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; 11-month- ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY old neutered FROM C-C COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USE UNDER male Shepherd mix. Oh, and the - ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-1 (R AB) SITE 4140 Valley View Ln. PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR RESTAURANT WITH ATTENDANT best part about me is I am Hi There! I am a super cute Irving, Texas 75038 ACCESSORY USE OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES housebroken because I used to 1-year-old female Torti mix. I was FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION UNDER SECTION 52 49 OF have a home before my previous rescued from another shelter and 972-721-7788 ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING owner lost his job. I get along brought to this extraordinary place. www.dfwhumane.com FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE great with other dogs, and I am I love to be played with and held. OPEN: TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AT- just an all around easygoing, Like many famous "Smokies" I will TACHED TO OR-DINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER Tuesday - Friday PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT super friendly, playful boy. I hope make beautiful music with you. THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE you will come and meet me Come on by and let me play with 11am-6pm PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTER- soon... I'll be waiting! your heartstrings. EST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS Saturday 10am – 5pm ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE SHALL BE INVALID IF Come adopt a new family member today! ANY WORD, PHRASE, CLAUSE, SENTENCE, PARAGRAPH OR SECTION OF THIS ORDINANCE IS HELD TO BE INVALID; AND If you can’t adopt, please donate! PROVIDING A PENALTY. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS: Even Exchange PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Irving, Texas, on July 21, 2011

Beth Van Duyne, Mayor

ATTEST: Shanae Jennings, TRMC, Acting City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM: Charles R. Anderson City Attorney www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER July 30, 2011 Page 7 If only somebody had rustled up a script Title: Cowboys & Aliens The premise of the movie is captivating. genius of Jon Favreau with producing credits consensus was the same; except for one small Rated: PG-13 Aliens show up in Arizona in the 1870’s. The like Ron Howard and Steven Spielberg! So what demographic. The 17 year old gamers. So if you Oops, someone forgot idea that people who have never seen an auto- went wrong? One word. Writing. The story have those in your family they might like it. But to write a script. Or so it mobile now have to wrap their minds around was so thin. It felt as if they showed up on day everyone else can prepare for two hours of eye seems in the new, big name flying space ships and extraterrestrial weaponry one of shooting and realized they didn’t have rolling and sighing. blockbuster Cowboys & is unique enough. Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) a script. So they filled it with dumb clichés, Cowboys & Aliens is rated PG-13 for in- Aliens. Argue all you want wakes up in the middle of the desert with no some mumbled exchanges, and did their best tense sequences of western and sci-fi action that as long as things look memory and a weird bracelet. Before he can to distract from it with gooey aliens and lots and violence, some partial nudity and a brief good and blow up on time ask very many questions the spaceships start of western shootouts. It was like a really bad crude reference. The language is mild with only all will be fine at the sum- snatching up the town’s people. Woodrow Friday night creature feature. a few expletives. The partial nudity is a quick mer theater. For the most Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) runs the town and You can’t blame it on the genre. Joss backside and nothing more. Mostly it is gamer Matt part, that can work if the his word is even above the local law. Even he Whedon proved that you can mix all sort of style violence and some scary aliens. Mungle basic story is firm enough can’t get a grip on the situation. Soon everyone things together when he did Serenity. That I can only give this 2 out of 5 cattle calls. to make up for the lack of has to put their differences aside and figure out is what I hoped for here. Action, memorable And that is sad. I had such high hopes for this MUNGLE dialogue and point. But this how to rescue their loved ones. characters, and lots of fantastic, quotable film and I have to wonder why such a stellar time around, there is noth- The cast is excellent and full of other names lines to hold it all together. Sadly, this is just a group of film makers couldn’t do better. ON MOVIES ing but a cool name and a like Paul Dano, Sam Rockwell, Keith Carradine, lot of nothing. I questioned a few theater go- Review copyright 2011 Mungleshow Productions. groovy poster. and Abigail Spencer. Plus it is directed by the ers as we were leaving the screening and the Used by Permission. Music helps high school student cope with family change Cordia Jester is a young musi- inspire the underclassmen. I really wife of Alamo hero Davy Crockett. anyone else does. To think we were cian with budding leadership. A want more for them,” she said. “Cordia gets raised on history related to Francis Scott Key,” Cordia trumpet player, she’ll be co-drum Cordia’s sophomore year was a whether she likes it or not,” Wid- said. “I get to say I’m related to fa- major at MacArthur High School comeback. Making the leap from trum- ener said with a chuckle. Fortunately mous people.” in the upcoming school year. She pet to drum major meant spending a Jester does like history. Although she thinks her sopho- also hails from a family with roots in lot of time in the band hall straighten- “But I do like history. When we more year was her best, Jester intends Texas and American history. ing the stands and spending time with studied Lewis and Clark, I knew more to make her senior year better still. Cordia got Ms. Sutton, her band director. because I knew about John Mackay’s She will raise her grade point average her start in mu- “Freshman year I didn’t know contribution of the map they used. and explore her college options. She sic in 6th grade what I was doing. Nothing motivated When I hear the National Anthem, intends something in music or the when she started me. My sophomore year I had to I get goose bumps and wonder if arts because they make her happy. with the band. Cordia Jester step up because others were looking She selected cor- at the position too, and working for net and didn’t emotionally processed it during her it. I worked so hard. I asked myself, know what it freshman year. All of Cordia’s activi- ‘How many hours have I spent BRYNNE was; it just had ties in 8th grade helped her put off the here?’ I probably spent more time SISSOM the shortest list emotional changes, and it probably in band hall than at home,” she said. of people playing caught up to her then,” Widener said. “Sophomore year I based everything Irving it. She’d wanted “My freshman year I let go of on working for drum major. I kept Silhouettes to go out for per- relationships I’d developed and cried my grades up and asked myself con- cussion, but they all the time,” Cordia said. “Admitting stantly ‘Is Ms. Sutton going to look wouldn’t let her because she hadn’t depression helped me a lot. My band at this?’ I became a little crazy. My had piano lessons. In 8th grade, she director, Dr. Steve Innis, told me to friend Olivia calmed me down.” switched to trumpet. go do what I used to do. I considered On May 21st of 2010, Jester “I’ve gone to band camp at West that and started exercising and drink- made drum major intern and was Texas A&M several times now and ing water again, and it helped. I did named at the end of her junior year become more involved in music and these things in 8th grade when I was as co-drum major. band,” she said. happy. I learned to put effort into “I prepared myself for defeat, Jester has already had her chal- things again instead of just giving but my name was on the list. It felt lenges. In 8th grade, she was editor of them a passing nod. I’m super glad awesome to have achieved it. It was the yearbook and involved with a pro- to be out of it now.” the best feeling ever. I’m so proud of gram called Destination Imagination. But her freshman year was not myself,” she said. “Both of these activities kept me without direction. Cordia found her- “I tricked my dad when I went busy into the evenings. I was also self inspired by the drum major of home that day and walked in looking Student Council Vice President. My that year, Melissa Rampone. disappointed. ‘You didn’t get it,’ he freshman year I dropped it all. I felt “Melissa stayed away from said. Then I changed and said, ‘Oh like I never got a chance to be a child, drugs, made good grades and had yes I did!’ All the work was worth it. and I was depressed,” Jester said. a good attitude toward everything. I Every single bit of it,” Cordia said. Irving author Helen Widener, wanted to inspire others like that. As According to the historical re- Jester’s grandmother, elaborates. co-drum major with my two friends, search her grandmother has done, “Cordia’s parents divorced when Edward Cosios and Olivia Rives, I Jester’s family lineage includes Fran- she was in 8th grade, and I think she hope we can set the bar higher and cis Scott Key and Elizabeth Crockett, OBITUARIES

Bobby Caraway as an Accountant/Chaplin at the time Betty J. “Toni” Hays of her death. She is preceded in death Bobby Caraway, of Irving, by her husband, George A. Farrar. Betty J. “Toni” Hays, 85, of passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011. Survivors include a step-daughter, Irving since 1977, died Saturday, He was born March 25, 1926 in New- Gloria Kopilec and step-son and July 23, 2011 at her home. She was ton, Mississippi. Graveside services wife, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Far- born January 23, 1926 in Altus, OK. were held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, rar and nine step-grandchildren. Survived by husband, Ed; children, AS THE WORD IMPLIES, MANY THINGS July 27, 2011 at DFW National Cem- Condolences may be offered at www. Edwin Hays and Janet Osborne; 2 DIRECTOR etery in Dallas with Dr. Jim Gerlach RestlandFuneralHome.com. grandsons. A memorial service was ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER TO MAKE AN EVENT OUTSTANDING. officiating. Arrangements made by held Thursday, July 28 at Donnelly’s Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. No one knows this more than a funeral director. Barbara Rose After all, it’s his passion to acquire a unique collection Cooling Halsey Shirley Faye Denney of products and services, then compose them together Barbara Rose Cooling Halsey, into an arrangement with compassion and comfort. Shirley Faye Denney, of Irving, 91, of Irving, died peacefully at her Charlotte O’Neil No where else will you notice this art form more than passed away July 25, 2011. She was home surrounded by all of her seven Charlotte O’Neil Smith, passed at our funeral home, except possibly at a concert hall. born in Evant, TX Aug 8, 1938. Fu- children Friday, July 22, 2011. Born away Saturday, July 23, 2011. She neral service was held July 28, 2011, August 1, 1919 in Rockford, IL. Visi- was born March 13, 1949 in Pecos, Woodhaven Presbyterian Church. tation and funeral were 2 p.m. Mon- Texas. Mass of Christian Burial was 707 N. MacArthur Blvd., Burial at Cottage Hill Cemetery, day, July 25 at Donnelly’s Colonial celebrated at 10 AM Thursday, July Irving, TX 75061 Shive, TX. Visitation was July 28. Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Oak 28, 2011 at Holy Family of Nazareth www.brownmem.com Memorials to DFW Humane Society. Grove Memorial Gardens. Catholic Church. Burial followed at Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Ar- 972.254.4242 Funeral Home. Willie Dee Harjo rangements made by Brown’s Memo- rial Funeral Home. Janelle J. Farrar Willie Dee Harjo, age 56 of Sala- manca, NY formerly of Irving area, Janelle J. Farrar went to be passed away July 23 in NY. Father with the lord on July 20,2011. She of Joseph and Katie Harjo, Cassie Alvin L. Turner was 80 years and Jessie Twoguns and the late Che Alvin L. Turner, of Grand Prai- old and born in Twoguns. Grandfather of Mahnex rie, passed away Wed., 7/27/11. He & Cremation Services Peoria, IL on Dee Harjo and 5 step grandchildren. was born 3/7/1934 in Kaufman. March 8, 1931. Brother of Mrs William (Yvonne) Funeral services were held at 10 AM A preferred She and pas- Mohawk Larry and Martin Harjo, Sat., 7/30/11 at First Baptist Church LifeLegacy provider tor George A. Deborah Hull and Tilger Simmons, with burial at Kemp Cemetery. Me- Farrar owned and the late Anthony and Ronald morial donations: Future Genera- 403 South Britain Rd., the Love of God Harjo, Funeral services were held tions of Irving, First Baptist Church, Irving TX 75060 Christian Day July 29 at the SCHINDLER FUNER- 403 S. Main St., Irving, TX 75060. School in Irving. She was working at AL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda, Arrangements made by Brown’s www.chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 Outreach Health Services in Garland NY (716)532-4200 Memorial Funeral Home.

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film, “The Pleasure Garden,” a West Berlin. • For reasons that aren’t Bill Gates lives in a palatial silent picture. • On Aug. 9, 1974, Vice clear, lawmakers in the town house near Seattle, but you • On Aug. 11, 1934, a group President Gerald Ford is sworn of Devon, Conn., once saw fit might not realize quite how of federal prisoners classified in as the 38th president of to outlaw walking backward big it is. The sprawling home as “most dangerous” arrives the United States after the after sunset. is a whopping 66,000 square at Alcatraz Island, a 22-acre resignation of Richard Nixon. • You don’t often associ- feet; the property taxes alone • On Aug. 10, 1776, news rocky outcrop located 1 1/2 After taking the oath of of- • It was 20th-century ate museums with bever- are approximately $1 million reaches London that the Amer- miles offshore in San Francisco fice, President Ford spoke to novelist, literary critic and ages, but it seems that they’re per year. It’s not unusual to icans had drafted the Declara- Bay. Alcatraz was designed the nation in a television ad- academic C.S. Lewis, best- fairly popular throughout have heated floors, but the tion of Independence. Until the to hold prisoners with a pen- dress, declaring, “My fellow known for his series “The the world. For instance, mu- Gates’ estate has heated drive- Declaration of Independence chant for escape attempts. Al Americans, our long national Chronicles of Narnia,” who seums dedicated to coffee ways. Beats shoveling snow, I formally transformed the 13 Capone and George “Machine nightmare is over.” made the following sage and/or tea can be found in suppose. British colonies into states, Gun” Kelly were among those • On Aug. 8, 1988, the Chi- observation: “We all want London, Moscow, Paris, Sao • Need another reason to the conflict centered in Mas- housed on “the Rock.” cago Cubs host the first night progress, but if you’re on Paolo, Zurich and Kyoto, as buy food that’s grown locally? sachusetts was seen as a local • On Aug. 12, 1961, East game in the history of Wrigley the wrong road, progress well as in China, South Korea, Studies show that 60 percent uprising. Germany begins building the Field. Because of lack of light- means doing an about-turn Colombia and Angola. Ger- of what we spend on food is • On Aug. 13, 1899, Alfred Berlin Wall to divide East and ing, for 74 seasons, the Cubs and walking back to the right many has three of them. • Are eaten up by transportation Hitchcock is born in London. West Berlin. The completed had played only day games at road; in that case, the man you an ailurophile? If you’re costs. His innovative mastery of concrete block wall included home. Today the Cubs are the who turns back soonest is the over-fond of cats, you are. suspense made him one of the sentry towers and minefields. only major-league team that most progressive.” • You probably know that (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. most popular and influential During the lifetime of the wall, still plays most home games filmmakers of the 20th centu- nearly 80 people were killed during the day. ry. In 1925, he directed his first trying to escape from East to (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. CLUBS

how often? was name of the inn featured American Legion 5. GEOGRAPHY: What in the “Newhart” comedy Post #218 modern-day country exists show? 3rd Thursday at 6 pm in the land once known as Answers 1425 W. Pioneer Dr. #204 Phrygia? 1. He or she would have Ron Gorden 972-588-8844 6. ENTERTAINERS: goose bumps Buttons & Bows Square 1. HUMAN ANATOMY: What were the first names of 2. Dino & Round Dance Club What would it mean if a per- the Andrews Sisters? 3. “Freewheelin’ Bob 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm son were “horripilated”? Senter Park East 7. HISTORY: What year Dylan” 228 Chamberlain 2. CARTOONS: What’s did the famous Watergate 4. Every four years the name of the family “dog” break-in occur? 5. Turkey Circle I - Square on “The Flintstones”? 8. LITERATURE: Who is 6. Patty, LaVerne and & Round Dance Club 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm 3. MUSIC: Singer Bob Willie Stark in the novel “All Maxene Senter Park East Dylan recorded the hit “Blow- the King’s Men”? 7. 1972 228 Chamberlain in’ In The Wind” on which 9. MOVIES: The slogan 8. A populist politician album? Evening Lions Club “Where were you in ‘62?” was 9. “American Graffiti” 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm 4. LANGUAGE: A qua- used to promote what movie? 10. Stratford Inn Community Christian Church drennial event would occur 10. TELEVISION: What (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. 2301 Texas Drive Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m.

Irving Amateur Radio Club Fourth Thurday of the month 7:30 to 9 PM Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain www.irvingarc.org

Irving AMBUCS Thursday at 11:30am New Panda Cafe West Hwy 183 service rd.

Irving Garden & Arts 2nd Thursday, 10am Irving Garden & Arts Building 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876

Irving Noonday Lions Wednesdays Ph 972-409-9940 New Panda Cafe @ 11:30 Hwy 183 At Story, Irving

Irving Noonday Lions 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at Noon New Panda Café West Hwy 183 at Story

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

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

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

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

THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF IRVING 1st Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. and 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Meet at Googly Eyes 2413 W. Airport Frwy.

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

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

Yellow Rose AMBUCS Wednesday’s at 6:00pm IHOP Restaurant- Beltline Rd. 1801 N. Beltline Rd.

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

Widowed Persons Service Saturday Morning 8:30am IHOP Restaurant-Beltline 1801 N. Beltline Rd.

Organizations are required to re-submit their infor- mation on a monthly basis to insure that the Irving Rambler will have accurate information. Listings are limited to the Organization’s name, meeting location and time. If an organization wishes to have more information than the free listing offers, we will continue to offer other advertising opportunities. www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER July 30, 2011 Page 9 Simplified vehicle registration fee structure starts in September Provided by Kim Sue Lia Perkes Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. those with older vehicles. Deborah Hunt, the Williamson County or committing criminal activity that A new system that standardizes “At the same time this new, simpli- “Whenever you make a fixed fee tax assessor-collector. “Vehicle owners traces back to their name. and simplifies registration fees for fied fee structure will ensure the for everyone you have to look at cre- will no longer have to contend with the Those with heavy vehicles (more nearly every vehicle owner in Texas state does not lose any of its current ating some kind of middle number,” fluctuations that were part of the previ- than 6,000 pounds) where registra- begins September 1. registration revenue.” Serna said. ous fee schedule and no matter which tion fees were previously calculated Currently, Texas has 1,745 fee Registration fees contribute Some Texans also will pay a of the 254 counties you live in or move by 100-pound weight increments categories for registration. That more than $1 billion each year to the new $1 automation fee. This fee was to in Texas, the base state registration in 1,600 fee categories will now find number is being reduced to nine state highway fund, which is used assessed in Texas’ largest 60 coun- fee is going to be the same.” their registration fees fall into seven weight classifications. The simplified to build and maintain Texas’ roads ties, but now applies statewide. The Fees being eliminated include weight classifications. structure makes it easier for Texans and bridges. There are more than 21 automation fee is used for improve- the annual 30-cent reflectorization “This fee modification will save to know what they owe, and reduces million registered vehicles in Texas. ments to the registration and titling fee (used to purchase the reflective time and money, positively affect- administrative costs for the state, Car and truck owners whose computer system. Vehicle owners will license plate sheeting) that was on ing the more than 15,000 trucking counties and private businesses. vehicles weigh 6,000 pounds or less continue to pay the $1 Department every registration renewal, and the companies across the state as well “Under this new fee structure, will pay a base vehicle registration fee of Public Safety fee for TexasSure, $5 charge for license plate transfers. as the hundreds of thousands of pro- Texas’ registration fees are among of $50.75. This is a slight reduction - the electronic insurance verification Texans who transfer their plates fessional truck drivers who live and the lowest when compared to the about $8 - from the previous registra- program, and any local county fees. when they sell or trade in their vehicle work in Texas,” said John D. Esparza, country’s 12 largest states,” said tion fee for new vehicle owners, and “This creates consistency for to the new one they buy are protected CEO of the Texas Motor Transporta- Executive Director Ed Serna of the a small increase - around $10 - for every vehicle owner in the state,” said from anyone running up toll charges tion Association.

“Provided in partnership with the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce.” The State of Dallas County – Looking Forward to the Future Economic development, Parkland Martinez of Cotton Schmidt & Abbott States Second-Largest Economy dur- and supervising their own Road and lion for the Western sub-region due to Hospital, redistricting, and the Dallas began the program by sharing news ing the past decade with North Texas Bridge District, there are multiple an error in the past where the western County budget were just some of the and information on the North Texas quickly becoming one of the most departments and staff under their sub-region acquired more funds than topics discussed at the Irving-Las region. Martinez stated, “The region popular business addresses in the management. they should have. Colinas Chamber’s State of Dallas has weathered the economic downturn south. The bulk of the county budget is In addition, the county also estab- County event on Thursday at the well with recent corporate relocations Business professionals, Texas dedicated to law enforcement, which lished a Green Preference Policy and DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton DFW and the demand in industrial and of- State Representatives, and various includes the operation of the county Natural Gas Drilling Policy to allow Airport North presented by AT&T. fice market rebounding sharply.” He representatives from cities within jail, but the entire budget entails nearly small businesses and minority/women Keynote speaker Dallas County Judge continued, “In just the past few weeks, Dallas County were all in attendance $32 million of annual costs. $500,000 owned businesses the opportunity to Clay Jenkins put into perspective the several high profile companies have to hear the judge speak about his new provides the local Community Super- get points when bidding on a country future of Dallas County by detailing committed to relocate their operations position, and recently elected Mayor vision and Corrections Department infrastructure project. Local busi- multiple infrastructure projects and to Irving from points across North of Irving Beth Van Duyne proclaimed with office space and general office nesses also have the ability to receive additional community development America.” Chairman Martinez also the day as AT&T Day for their continu- equipment. Dallas County is also re- a better chance of acquiring a deal initiatives. referenced a recent USA Today article ing support in Irving prior to Holly quired to detain parole violators who compared to businesses who reside Chamber Chairman, Robert stating Texas has become the United Reed of AT&T giving an introduction are being held on a “blue warrant” up outside of county lines. to the keynote speaker. to 40 days without compensation to the Some major projects were com- Keynote speaker Judge Clay county. If they are not picked up by pleted recently including the Institute Jenkins began his first term as Dallas the 41st day, the county must continue of Forensic Sciences Building (Phase County judge on January 1, 2011. to house them with no reimbursement. II), Hampton/Bear Creek Intersection With extensive experience in State This costs the county nearly $5.4 mil- and the Kays South Jail Tower. Other and Federal government, his primary lion annually. ongoing projects include the Grand duties will include oversight of the Judge Jenkins also highlighted Prairie Sub-Courthouse, jail medical Homeland Security and Emergency many of the transportation funds that modifications, major capital improve- Management Department. He is the were awarded to Dallas County and ment projects throughout the county, presiding officer of Commissioners various policies regarding public and an adult case management system. Court and the presiding judge of the works. “Unallocated money since We would like to extend a thank truancy courts. There are 254 counties 1977 sits in the Public Works Transfer. you to Judge Clay Jenkins and our in Texas who preside over a five-mem- When the economy picks up, we are sponsors including: ACE Cash Ex- ber Commissioners Court, which has going to fund those transportation press, Ins. Aviall, Inc. Cotton Schmidt budgetary and administrative authority projects. We are going to let loose & Abbott, LLP, Dallas Business Jour- over county government operations. of the money for the road and bridge nal, DART, FirstSouthwest, HMS, Mayor Beth Van Duyne presents a proclamation to Holly Reed representing “We were honored to have Dal- projects,” said the judge. Over $606 Microsoft Corporation, Research in the State of Dallas County’s presenting sponsor, AT&T. las County Judge Clay Jenkins here million in transportation funds are Motion, TXU Energy for their contri- today,” said Chris Wallace, President/ currently available with $756.79 for butions to the Chamber. CEO of the Irving-Las Colinas Cham- the Eastern sub-region and $99.3 mil- ber of Commerce. “Our partnership with the Dallas County Commis- sioner’s Office is invaluable for the businesses and citizens that present the City of Irving,” Wallace continued. As one of the cities with the lowest tax rates in the state of Texas, Judge Clay Jenkins made it apparent from the beginning that “we will bal- ance the budget without a tax increase and $5.6 million of cuts have already been established. No property tax increase, no accounting gimmicks, no raiding emergency services, weekly budget briefings, staff reorganization, and elected official cooperation have balanced the budget.” He briefly went over various projects currently under- way and how they will benefit the tax payers of Dallas County. With five commissioners setting the tax rate, adopting the budget, ap- pointing boards and commissions, approving grants and personal actions, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins serves as keynote speaker at the setting the hospital district tax rate, State of Dallas County held July 28.

watched list and receive the status of “Best Hospitals”. Baylor Dallas, Bay- Biz Briefs lor Institute for Rehabilitation, Baylor Farmers Boy’s Market The office is located at 1200 Walnut Regional Medical Center at Plano, Opens in South Irving Hill Lane, Suite #1300. Pepco En- Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Farmers Boy’s Market has opened at ergy has implemented more than 450 Baylor Medical Center at Garland, 1216 Rock Island at MacArthur Blvd energy services projects worth over and Baylor Medical Center at Irving offering farm fresh vegetables for $850 million. From this location, are all included. Irving residents. The Market is open Pepco Energy will serve its prospec- daily Monday through Saturday from tive client base consisting of federal, TXU and SolarCity Offer $1,000 8:00 a.m. with fresh vegetables that are state, municipal and local government Discount for Solar Energy brought in each day from surrounding agencies, as well as commercial and Irving-based TXU Energy and Solar- farms until they are sold-out. Owner industrial customers. City are teaming up to offer a $1,000 Frankie Elmore and his daughter discount for up to 5,000 new or cur- Amanda, plan to expand fresh foods Baylor Health Care System rent residential customers who want and products available in the Market. Makes U.S. News & World to install solar panels at their homes. Report’s Annual Ranking The $5 million program is immedi- Pepco Energy Services Establishes According to U.S. News & World ately available in Dallas-Fort Worth. Texas Headquarters in Irving Report’s annual ranking of the na- The partnership “offers a full-service Pepco Energy Services Inc., a subsid- tion’s “Best Hospitals”, Baylor Health solution” that includes system design, iary of Pepco Holdings Inc., is expand- Care System had six hospitals, more equipment, installation, insurance, ing into Texas and has established their than any other health care system in monitoring, warranty and a guaranteed Irving office as its Texas headquarters. Dallas-Fort Worth, to make the closely amount of solar-power production. Page 10 July 30, 2011 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com ExxonMobil honored for leadership in math, science education The Education Commission of the States commitment to improving student competi- Glory House Catering offers awarded ExxonMobil the 2011 ECS Corporate tiveness in these subjects. In 2010 alone, the Award for the company’s investment in science, company invested more than $42 million for variety of culinary experiences technology, engineering and math (STEM) STEM education. education. The award was presented to the ExxonMobil focuses on initiatives that By Brynne Sissom empty during the week. Ordinarily company by Colorado Governor and ECS Chair motivate students to perform well in math and One of the anchors of south “I love to entertain. you don’t start new things in a down John Hickenlooper in Denver on July 7. science and take an active interest in careers Irving’s development, Glory House economy, but the bistro started off ExxonMobil has maintained a long-term related to these subjects. Catering and Bistro offers catering Opening the bistro to the successfully from the first. All of our services and a delicious weekday public has been a great earlier works required grinding out buffet that draws patrons from across from the beginning to build up. Once the city. Situated on Main Street, joy to me. It’s provided an we had the restrooms we got our on- Glory House also offers creative opportunity to meet so site seating,” she said. reception services for weddings many people..” It’s wonderful to have a vision BIG GAMES and special occasions. Glory House ­ and be able to accomplish it. The started with a vision, and in just — Glory House owner Glory House name comes from a vi- BIGGER eleven years, grew into a successful JoAnn Goin sion where Goin saw a private home three-part enterprise. filled with light pouring into it and Stepping into Glory House bis- people having a grand party. BRUNCH! tro brings a respite from the glaring The bistro brunch will offer a mix “I love to entertain. Opening sun outside. Tables are set for pa- of breakfast and lunch items with a the bistro to the public has been a make the whole team happy trons and a buffet lines the back wall carving station, side items, and full great joy to me. It’s provided an op- and side. The cool, restful but friendly salad bar--what a menu! portunity to meet so many people. I atmosphere is great for dining and Although the bistro was the third look forward to turning the brunches BRUNCH MADE YOUR WAY! talking with friends. Customers are part of the adventure for JoAnne into holiday fun for Thanksgiving - Build Your Own Omelette Bar seated, the server takes the drink Goin, it has been the easiest to de- and Christmas. You can bet we’ll be - Made-To-Order Waffles order and then the patrons begin velop. decked out. I’ve turned my vision into their journey through the buffet line. “We started catering because a glorious party. It’s like Mayberry - Fresh Pastries, Biscuits and Gravy, The buffet is set up so guests may our building didn’t have public re- here. We all know each other and Smoked Salmon and More select either the entrees or the salad strooms,” said Goin. Late in 2007, talk,” said Goin. bar first. Salisbury steak, rosemary Glory House expanded by purchasing Despite the down home warmth Plus, $1 Mimosas until 2 p.m.! chicken…the menu changes daily and an adjacent property and doubling of the place, Glory House has become tempts the guest. Fresh salad selec- the size of its commercial space. Af- a well known caterer among many Open Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. tions and two soups--minestrone and ter remodeling and updating, Glory high end venues in the Metroplex. Make Reservations Today! tomato bisque --complete the buffet. House opened for onsite receptions It is a popular wedding reception 855 W. John Carpenter Freeway A cup of soup is a delight by itself. in August, 2007. Since that time, site itself but also features three cer- On the corner of Walnut Hill and HWY 114 Towards the conclusion of your Glory House has provided services emony locations including Heritage (972) 373-0333 meal, a friendly server will list off for onsite and offsite events includ- Park, Centennial Park and a pavilion Champps, Champps Americana, Champ’s and the Champps flag logo are registered trademarks of the desserts available—don’t miss ing arranging for china and linen at Lake Carolyn. Champps Operating Corporation. All rights reserved 2011. the carrot cake! Or the key lime pie. rentals and customizing the event. It “I’d love to see more density in Or the magic bars. Or the chocolate was a downturn in the economy that south Irving. I’m hugely supportive mousse cake, the selections are ex- pointed the way to the bistro. of the Heritage Crossing Develop- tensive and yummy. “The economy indicated that ment and anything that develops the Repeat business spells suc- we needed a smaller point of sale. In DART TOD area,” Goin said. cess and Glory House has it. Glory other words, customers who couldn’t Speaking of developments, part- House’s newest offering will be Sun- pay for receptions would pay for nerships play a large part in Glory day Brunch starting Aug. 7. weekday lunches, so we opened the House success and stability. Goin, “It’s by popular demand. People bistro,” said Goin. “We were looking who will be Chamber of Commerce want a place to eat on Sundays,” said for additional ways to make money Chairwoman for 2011-2012, gives the Glory House owner JoAnn Goin. with the property we had, which was Chamber a lot of credit. “Our involvement with them resulted in recognition in the com- munity. People know who we are,” WORSHIP she said. “We located in south Irving, because we couldn’t afford a north Irving location. WeIRVING only needed a Church Annual BIBLE CHURCH commercial kitchen and no retail Living Word Global Church space when we started.Garage The City Sale for Missions! 1917 Rindie St., Irving, 75060 was fantastic down here and Staybent cool. Shop indoors. 972-259-2181 over backward to helpThree us get days this of great bargains Aug, 4-6. Sunday10:30am Wed7:00 pm property.” Room after room full of furniture, electronics, kitchen and Jefferson Street Bed and Break- CHURCH OF CHRIST “The Kingdom of Heaven fast has a honeymoonhousehold package items, that appliances, pictures and home décor, craft is Like. . .” includes Glorysu House.pplies, holiday decorations, books, games, CDs, clothes and Belt Line Road shoes for all ages, jewelry, luggage, exercise equipment, tools and Church of Christ “Already we have a couple 1202 N. Belt Line Rd. signed up for the package.home After improvement,the and much more. Irving, TX 75061 wedding night,Shop they’ll Thurs meet & their Fri Aug 4 &-5 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., and 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century family here forSat, Sunday Aug brunch.6, 8 a.m. The - 3 p.m. Bag sale clearance Sat, 2-3 p.m. Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. family is staying the WingatePlymouth Hotel Park United Methodist Church, Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. where we have another partnership.1615 W. Airport Fwy., Irving 75062. Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from sale are used for missions projects 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com My favorite part of working is build- ing relationships in the community.locally and around the world. PRESBYTERIAN USA We have to help each other like a family with partnerships. It doubles Woodhaven Presbyterian our marketing efforts to help each Church 3650 North O’Connor Road other,” Goin said. Irving, Texas 75062 www.woodhavenpres.org Rev. Diane Baldwin IRVING Church Annual Garage Sale for Missions! Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 972.541.0747 UNITED METHODIST Stay cool. Shop indoors. Three days of great bargains Aug, 4-6.. Preschool & Parents Day Out Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. First United Methodist Room after room full of furniture, electronics, kitchen and household items, appliances, pictures and home “In the last days, I will pour out my spirit on Church décor, craft supplies, holiday decorations, books, games, CDs, clothes and shoes for all ages, jewelry, luggage, everyone and they will proclaim my mes- 211 W. Third, 75060 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org exercise equipment, tools and home improvement, and much more. sage I will perform miracles in the sky and Shop Thurs & Fri Aug 4 &-5 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., and Sat, Aug 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. wonders on the Earth.” Acts 2:16-17 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Bag sale clearance Sat, 2-3 p.m. in the Sanctuary Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, 1615 W. Airport Fwy., Irving 75062. PRESBYTERIAN USA 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Proceeds from sale are used for missions projects locally and around the world. St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church Oak Haven 1621 W. Grauwyler Road, Irving, 75061 United Methodist Church 972-259-8744 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 email: [email protected] 972.438.1431 website: www.ststephensirving.org www.oakhavenumc.org GLORY HOUSE Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. catering receptions bistro Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m 109 S. MAIN STREET, IN DOWNTOWN IRVING Great News! By popular demand, Glory House will open EVERY Sunday for Sunday Brunch! Starting August 7th! 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Featuring a mixture $9.95 of breakfast and lunch items per person and carving station. Drinks & dessert additional. Reserve your table now! Reservations recommended for large parties. Walk-ins welcome!

Visit us for lunch $6.95 Hot Buffet in the Bistro www.gloryhousecatering.com $5.95 Soup/Salad Bar Mon-Fri 11AM - 2PM WiFi $7.95 Both FREE Menu changes daily 972-259-1123