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Community aids wounded soldiers Fire Page 2 HIS WEE Obituaries Page 10 TKPage 6 Police Page 2 Puzzles Page 9 BenBen CarpenterCarpenter MonumentMonument ununveiledveiled inin LasLas ColinasColinas In a formal ceremony, the Ben comed guests to the unveiling and immediate concurrence. We are penter is that in my view Ben Car- rior quality. When he found him- H. Carpenter Monument was un- presented the opening comments. grateful for that. penter was no ordinary developer. self in control of a large amount of veiled in the newly built Founder’s “Some of the uninitiated “The second reason we are Ben Carpenter had vision and an land between the city of Dallas and Park in Irving on Nov. 9. Located might ask, ‘Why would you build building a monument for Ben Car- intense drive and pursuit of supe- the DFW International Airport, he at the intersection of John W. Car- a monument for a developer?’ The saw the opportunity to do some- penter Freeway and Riverside answer to that seems self-evident thing very special. And thus he Drive, the monument plaza adjoins first of all, by the crowd that is created ,” Mr. Simon with the Las Colinas entryway wall gathered here, and by the reaction said. on the eastern gateway into the we have gotten from the commu- In 1976, Carpenter commis- development. nity in the process of developing sioned internationally-acclaimed Heinz Simon, President of the this project. We received an incred- wildlife sculptor, Robert Glen, to Las Colinas Association, wel- ible amount of enthusiasm and create the focal point for Las Colinas. Carpenter’s vision for the centerpiece included a large plaza, the size of two football fields side BankBank ofof America,America, by side, paved in Texas pink gran- ite. A band of mustangs, one-and- a-half-times life-size would be cre- ated crossing a stream of water in the middle of the plaza, propor- CoCowbowboysys buildbuild househouse tioned so that they could be viewed from any direction. been turning things. There is noth- The , ing like your own. At first I didn’t unveiled in 1984, remains the larg- think it was going to happen, but est equestrian sculpture in the it came through. world. “All of these people are a Members of the Carpenter family get their first look at the new Ben H. See SCULPTOR, Page 9 blessing. You can’t find too many Carpenter Monument. people who are willing to take time out of their day and their life to Volunteers work to create the help someone they don’t know. frame of a new house. They are helping to build a house 19471947 IrIrvingving HighHigh SchoolSchool Bank of America associate with saws and nails when they are volunteers and the Dallas Cowboys used to working with money in a teamed up last Tuesday with Dal- bank,” she said. las Area Habitat for Humanity to “Bank of America is pleased footballfootball championshipchampionship revisitedrevisited begin building a new home. On to further Habitat’s efforts in our hand for the event at Texas Sta- community and to provide afford- Residents have an opportunity dium were Cowboys linebackers able housing for families like to take a trip down memory lane Akin Ayodele and Bradie James, Carolyn and Alvin’s,” Laura Whit- as the Irving Archives highlights guard/tackle Leonard Davis and ley, Dallas President, Bank of the Tigers’ cornerback Terence Newman. America, said. “Bank of America 1947 football season. “It is important just to see has worked closely with Habitat for Sixty years ago the football what they can do for a family,” Humanity for the past 20 years, and team won the Region 4-A champi- Bradie James said. “Putting smiles I am thrilled to join them, the Dal- onship. The display, which features on peoples’ faces is one thing, but las Cowboys and my teammates an array of photographs and arti- building a home for a person is the here today to celebrate this impor- facts, will be available for viewing ultimate gift you can give a per- tant occasion.” through the end of December at the son outside of life. I haven’t physi- “We believe the community Irving Central Library. cally built a house before. But I that we work, live, play and wor- “Back then, the regional level know the goodness that comes out ship in needs to be strong. That was as far as schools in Irving’s of this. This is definitely an awe- means providing affordable hous- classification could advance in the Photos courtesy of Irving Archives some day. I am glad I got out of ing. Habitat for Humanity is a great state playoffs,” Kevin Kendro, Irv- Just as handsome as ever, former football players meet to relive my bed to build a frame for a great partner in delivering affordable ing Public Library archivist, said. Irving High School’s winning 1947 football season. couple.” housing,” she said. “We were honored to host football The three bedroom, two bath, Announced earlier this year, players and classmates from that The Irving Rambler 1,200 square foot home will be lo- the Bank of America Charitable year for a special preview in Octo- P.O. Box 177731 cated in the Joppa neighborhood Foundation continued its support ber. It was a spectacular forum of South Dallas. The new home of Habitat for Humanity Interna- filled with wonderful old tales and Irving, TX 75017 owners, Carolyn Joseph and her tional with a $6 million donation memories that honored a very spe- husband Alvin Russell, will put in to increase the nonprofit’s capac- cial year in Irving’s history.” 400 ‘sweat equity’ hours building ity to provide housing for families The exhibit tells the story of other families’ houses, as well as worldwide. Habitat for Humanity that victory-filled autumn through helping to build their own home. will utilize the funds to support a variety of items, such as original Together they have three adult their general operations as well as programs, a letterman’s jacket and children and seven grandchildren. financing home construction and cheerleader’s sweater from the “I keep saying, ‘Lord, I thank renovation. In October, more than 1947 season. The display of images you,’” Ms. Joseph said. “I appre- 150 Bank of America associate and memorabilia illustrates an era ciate everybody giving a helping volunteers built three Habitat when sports teams, cheerleaders hand. It is just a blessed day. I am homes in Corpus Christi. and the crowning of the football Irving Rambler $0.25 enjoying myself. “We’re grateful not only for sweetheart brought the whole city “I am so excited because I al- the resources that will substantially together to celebrate. ways wanted my own home. I have impact our work, but also for the The Irving Archives collects been leasing for 11 years and I just enthusiasm with which Bank of documents, photographs and small decided it was time for me to do America associates display artifacts that record Irving’s his- something different. I needed a through volunteering, ultimately tory. change in my life. God has just See COUPLE, Page 4 Page 2 November 15, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler WEEKLY POLICE & FIRE Warrant Arrest: 11-15-07 Carlos Quintanilla was arrested BIZ BRIEF in Irving on seven outstanding A business activity report by the Irving Economic warrants and one charge of driv- ing while license invalid. The Development Partnership. Irving Police Department was aware that Mr. Quintanilla had PIONEER ACQUIRES come the 12,000 acre Las Colinas master-planned com- outstanding warrants and ad- SHELL HOLDINGS munity. The Park is located at the intersection of John vised him to resolve the warrants Irving-based Pioneer Natural Resources acquired Carpenter Freeway and Riverside in Las Colinas. The the leases and wells in the Barnett Shale previously 12-foot bronze statue of Carpenter was designed by re- before returning to Irving. The held by Royal Dutch Shell PLC for a reported $150 nowned African artist Robert Glen, a friend of the Car- Police Department learned of the million. The acquisition covers 74,000 acres mostly penter family, and the designer of the Mustangs of Las warrants when conducting a in Parker County. Pioneer estimates the underground Colinas at Williams Square. background check when process- shale rock contains 81 billion cubic feet of natural ing Mr. Quintanilla’s recent ap- gas equivalent. The current wells are producing VILLA MARTINIQUE COMING DOWN plication for a parade permit. about 15 million cubic feet per day. The first step in the redevelopment of the older area of An Irving police lieutenant observed Mr. Quintanilla conduct- Irving began Nov. 5 with the razing of the Villa ing a media interview in the 1000 block of E. Irving Blvd. Once the CBRE INVESTORS ACQUIRE ANOTHER Martinique apartments on South MacArthur near Sixth interview concluded, an Irving officer proceeded with the arrest. He LAS COLINAS OFFICE BUILDING Street. This was the first property acquired by McDougal CB Richard Ellis Investors completed the acquisi- Companies in Irving. Mayor Gears led a ceremony to is currently being processed in the Irving Jail. tion of another Las Colinas Class-A office build- mark the beginning of the redevelopment. McDougal The charges are as follows: ing, Canal Plaza (now named Canal Centre) at 400 Companies retained the services of a long-time Irving Driving While License Invalid Las Colinas Boulevard. With the acquisition of this business, Bobby Lindawood Demolition, for the demoli- Dallas Sheriff Office Warrant – Criminal Trespass 235,189 sq ft facility, CB Richard Ellis Investors tion. Delbert McDougal, CEO of the company, also par- Farmers Branch Warrant – Expired Registration now owns six Las Colinas buildings with almost ticipated on ICTN’s “Open Line” Nov. 7 to discuss the Farmers Branch Warrant – Failure to Maintain Financial Responsi- 2.5 million sq ft. redevelopment and answer questions from citizens. bility Farmers Branch Warrant – Speeding J. WALTER THOMPSON USA SMALL BUSINESS TOOLKIT Dallas Police Department Warrant – No Seat Belt LEASES IN LAS COLINAS The Irving Business Institute hosted Tom Trotter, senior J. Walter Thompson USA Inc leased 13,751 sq ft in operations executive for IBM, introducing the Small Dallas Police Department Warrant – No Driver’s License the Point at Las Colinas located at 300 E. John Car- Business Toolkit, a free on-line toolkit to help small busi- Dallas Police Department Warrant – City Ordinance Violation penter Freeway. This is a leading advertising com- nesses succeed. Thanks to Irving-resident Trotter, pany in the U.S. and one of the largest in the world. Irving will be one of the first cities in the United Burglary of Habita- elry. The incident occurred at 2:00 Clients include Irving-based Kimberly-Clark. States to have access to the Toolkit, which was de- tion: 11-10-07 An a.m. The victim claims that she veloped by IBM and the International Finance Cor- officer was taking a was struck several times in the face ADVANCED DATA EXCHANGE poration. The Toolkit includes business forms, free Criminal Mischief re- by the suspects’ weapons. The vic- LEASES IN DFW FREEPORT software for building a website, online forums, ar- port and broadcast the tim believes she knows two of the ticles from experts in business development and Advanced Data Exchange Inc leased 7,074 sq ft in vehicle description, which also suspects. Freeport Corporate Center located at 8650 Freeport other resources to help our local businesses succeed. Parkway in Irving. The company’s ADX Desktop The presentation was Nov. 13 at the Irving Central matched a Criminal Mischief re- and ADX WebAccess products allow clients to elec- Library, 801 W. Irving Boulevard. The seminar is port from minutes earlier when Aggravated Assault: 11-13-07 at tronically exchange business documents, such as free to attendees. another officer spotted the vehicle 8:27 p.m. The complainant was purchase orders and advanced shipping notices and on Union Bower. The vehicle was confronted on the north service invoices, with their suppliers and customers. MARGIN TAX SEMINAR a confirmed stolen from Grand road of S.H. 183 by an acquain- The State Comptroller’s office will host a free semi- Prairie. The second officer fol- tance with a handgun. The ac- IRVING COMPANIES IN DALLAS 100 nar in Arlington on Nov. 13 to introduce taxpayers lowed the vehicle into the Colony quaintance demanded to be taken The Dallas Business Journal and the SMU Cox to the revised Texas franchise tax and help them House Apartments where the sus- to the complainant’s residence, learn how to calculate the tax. The seminars will Caruth Institute announced their 100 fastest-grow- pect got out of the vehicle and fled purportedly to settle a debt with a ing private companies in the Metroplex, and five benefit current franchise taxpayers and the approxi- call Irving-Las Colinas home. Those companies are: mately 200,000 new entities that will file franchise on foot. The officer was able to take third party. The acquaintance fol- Womack Machine Supply, Optimal Solutions Inte- tax reports (“margin tax”) for the first time, begin- the juvenile suspect into custody. lowed the complainant in a vehicle gration Inc, Buchanan Associates, Multicam LP, and ning with reports due on or after Jan. 1, 2008. Three A sergeant was in the area and was for several minutes and patrol units AVIDWireless. hours of CPE and CLE credit are available for each able to locate an associated vehicle, intercepted the suspect at S.H. 183 presentation. To reserve a seat, contact the Arling- which was also a stolen vehicle. and Esters Rd. A handgun was COOKSEY COMMUNICATIONS RECOGNIZED ton Chamber of Commerce at 817-543-4301 or e- Inside the first vehicle property found inside the vehicle, and the FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ARTICLE mail [email protected]. The seminar is from taken from a Burglary on the pre- suspect was arrested for Aggra- Irving-based Cooksey Communications received a Plati- 8:30 a.m. until noon in the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 vious day was found. The two sus- vated Assault and Possession of num MarCom Creative Award (the highest category) for S. Center Street. pects were charged with Investiga- Ecstasy. the recent article they collaborated with and wrote on behalf of John Bonnot for the Dallas Business Journal’s DEVRY UNIVERSITY CAREER FAIR tion of Burglary, the two auto Corporate Relocation and Expansion supplement, on DeVry University will hold its Network Connec- thefts, criminal mischief, and Aggravated Robbery: 11-13- economic development and expansion in Irving/Las tion Career Fair on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1:00 – 3:00 evading. 07 at 10:45 a.m. The male suspect Colinas. The article appeared in the Sep. 28 edition of p.m. at its Irving Campus. To participate in the Ca- entered the Check-N-Go in the the paper. The MarCom Creative Awards is an interna- reer Fair, please contact Terrence Hood at 972-929- Robbery Business: 11-10-07 at 3900 block of N. Belt Line Rd. The tional awards competition that recognizes outstanding 9358. The focus of the Fair will be DeVry’s Febru- 9:45 p.m. A clerk working for suspect confronted two employees achievement by marketing and communications profes- ary 2008 graduates, alumni and Keller Graduate Conoco in the 9400 block of North with a gun. The suspect demanded sionals. School. MacArthur advised that a male money from the register and the

entered the store with a baseball safe. The suspect fled through the FOUNDERS PARK DEDICATED The Irving Economic Development Partnership has The formal dedication of Founders Park and unveiling initiated 5 new projects this fiscal year for either bat and demanded that the clerk back door of the business and was of a more than life size statue of Ben Carpenter was relocation or expansion in Irving, and continues to open the drawer of the register or not located. hosted on Friday, Nov. 9. Ben Carpenter announced his manage 20 similar projects carried over from the the suspect would hit him with the plans for the redevelopment of his ranch in 1973 to be- previous fiscal year. bat. The suspect made threatening Information Report: 11-13-07 at gestures so the clerk opened the 11:50 p.m. Officers were sent to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS drawer and the suspect took $300. Baylor Hospital to a report of a The Irving Economic Development Partnership would like to thank the following entities for There was an offense in shooting victim in the emergency their continued support and investment in our program: Lewisville that occurred about 20- room. Officers contacted the com- 25 minutes prior to this one involv- plainant who stated that he was DIAMOND INVESTORS Oncor Electric Delivery ing the same suspect. driving in the 2100 block of Val- City of Irving GOLD INVESTORS Las Colinas Marketing Alliance Aviall, Inc. BRONZE INVESTORS ley View and stopped to offer as- Carrington Laboratories Archon Group Aggravated Robbery: 11-12-07 sistance to a pedestrian. The pe- PLATINUM INVESTORS Coldwell Banker AT&T at 6:43 p.m. The victim was ap- destrian then pulled a handgun and Flowserve Corporation RIM Crow Holdings/Apollo R. E. proached in the Windtree Apart- attempted to rob the Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP EF Johnson, Inc. ments by a male wearing a black complainant. The complainant Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau ExxonMobil TIAA Realty, Inc./Cousins SILVER INVESTORS Frymire Services hooded sweatshirt and a ski mask. fled the location and while doing Properties Services Allstate Insurance Imlach & Collins Brothers The suspect displayed a handgun so was shot in the leg by the sus- Atmos Energy James Hardie Building Products and demanded the victim’s pect. Classic Fare Catering Knight Security Systems, LLC purse. The complainant complied Comerica Bank Koll Development Company with the suspect’s demand and the Police Pursuit: 11-14-07 at 2:08 Friedel Photographic Office Resource Group suspect fled on foot. a.m. An officer attempted to stop Granite Properties Prediction Analytics Medco Health Solutions PS Business Parks a Chevrolet Silverado pickup af- Quantum Custom Homes Reliant Energy Aggravated Robbery: 11-13-07 ter the driver ran the stop sign at The Staubach Company San Jacinto Public Affairs at 2:00 a.m. At 11:00 a.m., a 29 Britain and the SSR SH 183. The To share in the benefits enjoyed by these entities, please call us at 214.217.8484 or visit ww.irvingchamber.com. year old female reported that three vehicle fled and a chase armed men broke into her resi- ensued. During the chase the dence in the 700 block of Collins driver threw out contraband that Read the newspaper online at Dr., used duct tape to restrain her was later determined to be and her small child. The men stole methamphetamine. The chase was www.irvingrambler.com an undetermined amount of jew- terminated at SH 75 and Northwest Hwy. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 November 15, 2007 Page 3 IrIrvingving namednamed oneone ofof mostmost technolotechnologicallygically adadvancevance citiescities inin U.SU.S The City of Irving has been for cities in the 125,000 to 249,999 cities and was the only Texas city months,” Hong Sae, director of the Government based in Sacramento, named one of the most technologi- population category in the 2007 to be awarded in this category. Information Technology Depart- CA, recognizes cities for their use cally advanced cities in the United Digital Cities Survey. “This award is the result of ment, said. “If not for the dedicated of technology in areas such as resi- States for the third consecutive This is the first time the City hard work and many accomplish- staff and the continuing support of dent services, public safety, strate- year. Irving tied for fourth place of Irving ranked within the top five ments achieved during the past 12 Mayor Gears, the City Council and gic growth plan, architecture and Irving residents, the Information infrastructure development, project Technology Department would not and document management and IrIrvingving PPoliceolice emphasizeemphasize safetysafety be what it is today. One of our goals online forms. More than 300 U.S. is to ensure the City of Irving re- cities participated in this year’s mains a cutting-edge city, and we survey. will continue working to take it to Sae and Councilwoman Beth enforcementenforcement duringduring thethe holidaholidaysys the next level.” Van Duyne accepted the award The survey, which was con- Nov. 15 at a special awards cer- Irving Police are asking driv- out the city of Irving, with concen- The police would like to take ducted by the Center for Digital emony in New Orleans. ers to Buckle-up, obey the speed trated efforts in certain areas. An this opportunity to urge everyone limit and remind them that alco- example would be increased police to do their part to ensure a safe hol and driving don’t mix, espe- presence for speed reduction along holiday travel season. Whether you cially during the upcoming holi- S.H. 183 and seat belt compliance are traveling a few blocks, across Read the days. efforts on major thoroughfares town or across the country, please As part of a TxDot Compre- such as MacArthur Blvd. and - Buckle Up, Watch Your Speed, Irving Rambler hensive Grant, officers place spe- Beltline Rd. Irving Police sched- Don’t Drink and Drive and Be cific focus on these laws to increase uled additional officers for enforce- Alert to the presence of Hazard- online @ compliance and save lives. Cover- ment during the upcoming holi- ous, Fatigued and/or Possibly Im- age areas will be scattered through- days. paired Drivers that may be on the IrvingRambler.com road with you. COMMUNITY CALENDAR November 17 mance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur ter at Irving is sponsoring a well blessings. At that time a Holy Eu- will be no residential trash or brush Church Expo - The Bear Creek Blvd. Tickets cost $15-45 each. For child and immunization clinic charist and Holy Unction will be collection on Nov. 22-23, nor will Community Church, 2700 Finley more information, call 972-252- along with the Dallas County De- celebrated and a Litany of Thanks- there be any curbside recycling Rd., Irving, will host an expo from ARTS. partment of Health and Human givings will be offered to God. service. Hunter Ferrell Landfill, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo will Services and Northgate United located at 220 W. Hunter Ferrell feature food, crafts, gift items in- November 17 Methodist Church, from 8:30 a.m. November 22 Road, also will be closed. The city’s cluding Christian knick knacks, Genealogy Program - Ray Raney to 3:30 p.m. at Northgate United Happy Thanksgiving drop-off recycling centers will be beauty advisors, financial advisors, will be the guest speaker for the Methodist Church, 3700 W. closed Nov. 22, but will reopen on and many other vendors. There next genealogy program at 7 p.m. Northgate Dr. in Irving. Well-child November 22-23 Nov. 23. All city recreation cen- will also be silent auction featur- at the Irving Central Library, 801 exams for children ages birth to Office Closings - City offices will ters will be closed. The Irving Arts ing prizes donated by our vendors. W. Irving Blvd. The program four years-old and immunizations be closed for Thanksgiving. All of- Center administration offices will “Early American Migration for children ages birth to 18 years- fices will reopen at their regular be closed and will reopen at its November 17 Routes” and will identify migra- old, will be provided from 8:30 hours on Nov. 26. City libraries regular hours on Nov. 26. The box Ham and Bean Dinner - Oak Ha- tion routes used by pioneers from a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Immunizations will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 21, and office and galleries will be open for ven United Methodist Church, 1700 to 1815. Kings only, will be given from 1 p.m. to will be closed Nov. 22-23. There normal business hours Nov. 23. 1600 N Irving Heights, Irving, is Highway, Natchez Trace, 3:30 p.m. Immunization records having their annual fund-raiser, Lancaster Road, and the Federal must be provided for each The Ham and Bean Dinner from 5 Horse Path are a few of the early child. The free services of this p.m. until 8 p.m. Auction begins wagon roads that pioneers fol- clinic are available to residents of at 6 p.m. There will be a country lowed from colonial settlements. Irving only. For more information store & a raffle. Tickets available An Irving Genealogical Society call 972-579-4095. at the door. Adults $10, chil- meeting will follow the program. dren12-5yrs $5 children under 5 Free and open to the public, the November 21 free. event is co-sponsored by the Irv- Women’s Alliance Luncheon - ing Public Library and the Irving Lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the LaCima November 17 Genealogical Society program. For Club (26th Floor of William’s The Fifths of Haydn, Mozart and more information, call 972-721- Square Central Tower at 5215 N. Schubert - The Las Colinas Sym- 2606. O’Connor Blvd.) featuring Presi- phony Orchestra will perform the dent of North Lake College, Dr. Fifths of Haydn, Mozart and November 20 Herlinda Glasscock “Thirty Years Schubert at 8 p.m. at the Irving Free Well-Child and Immuniza- of Changing Lives Through Edu- Arts Center, Carpenter Perfor- tion Clinic - Baylor Medical Cen- cation.” The Women’s Alliance Luncheon offers networking op- portunities, business building and POLICE & FIRE professional development to help your business grow and succeed with the changing times. RSVP by Irving Fire Department noon Nov. 19 at 214-217-8488 Member: $15 in advance / $25 at Activity summary Nov. 8 - 14, 2007 door Non-Member: $20 in advance Irving Fire Department responded to 325 incidents. / $30 at door. The Fire incidents Medical calls November 21 54 Miscellaneous Fire 24 Major Accidents Thanksgiving Eve Service - The and Rescue Calls 77 Major Medical Episcopal Church of the Re- 3 Structure Fires 16 Heart Attacks deemer, 120 E. Rochelle (four 3 Special Operations 20 Difficulty Breathing blocks east of O’Connor on Roch- 2 Vehicle Fires 35 Trauma Related elle), Irving, will hold a special Comments: 10 CPR Situations Thanksgiving Eve Service. The 11-8: Structure fire extinguished by first arriving company. Am- service will be at 6:30 p.m. and bulances went into overload once. everyone is welcome to come and 11-10: Ambulances went into six times. offer thanks to God for our many

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2007 Page 4 November 15, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Library to honor children’s book week To honor the end of Children’s gram, called Rise Up Reading, will knowledge,” Debbie Vaden, shaped for a bright future.” young people and their families to Book Week, the Irving Central Li- give kids the chance to create their children’s services manager, said. Children’s Book Week, a cel- discover the complexity of the brary, 801 W. Irving Blvd., is plan- own personalized book and book- “By celebrating books and reading ebration of the written word, was world beyond their own experience ning activities beginning at 2 p.m. mark. with our kids, we acknowledge that established by the Children’s Book through books. on Nov. 17. The two-hour pro- “Reading is the foundation for they are an invaluable asset to be Council to introduce kids to writ- The program is free and suit- ers and books in schools, book- able for all ages. Children younger stores, libraries and their own than eight must be accompanied by Sensible nutrition doesn’t have to home. The nationwide effort, an adult caregiver. For more infor- which runs Nov. 12-18, encourages mation, call 972-721-2458 or visit disappear during Thanksgiving feast www.cityofirving.org/library. Provided by Kristen Holland Shear come packed with vitamin C and protein and fiber. Pecans — not Dieters have been known to disease-fighting antioxidants. pecan pie — have similar heart- Couple helps create cringe at the mere mention of Ms. Sandon says diners healthy benefits. Thanksgiving. should keep the butter and brown Green beans pack vitamin C and But dietitians at UT South- sugar to a minimum, but the of- fiber. their own home western say everyone can breathe ten-maligned sweet potato is an- Continued from page 1 eted partnership. The Bank of easy: Many traditional holiday other nutritional gold mine with Canadian Travel making the joy of homeownership America Charitable Foundation foods are nutritional gems. vitamins A, C, B-6 and potassium. a reality for this working family,” donated more than $10 million to Lona Sandon, a clinical nutri- “They’re also low-fat and a Writers Visit Irving Norm Wilbur, Executive Director, home-building efforts with Habi- tionist at UT Southwestern, says good source of fiber,” she said. Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, tat for Humanity International roasted turkey is a great source of Ms. Sandon offers the follow- The Irving Convention and said. since 2002 as well as $200,000 to protein and zinc, key nutrients for ing facts about other time-honored Visitors Bureau hosted a group of What began 20 years ago as a local affiliates to increase building keeping your immune system Thanksgiving foods: seven Canadian travel writers dur- home sponsorship program has be- capacity and $250,000 to Opera- healthy. Fresh roasted ham is an- - Pumpkin and winter squash are ing a Dallas-Fort Worth area press come an expanded and multifac- tion Home Delivery, Habitat’s hur- other good protein source. other great sources of vitamins A trip Oct. 31-Nov. 6. The writers, ricane recovery project. “Look for meat that is pale- and C, potassium and fiber. An representing publications such as pink with only small amounts of added bonus: a slice of pumpkin the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, white marbling (fat),” Ms. Sandon pie has half the calories of a slice Calgary Sun, Halifax Daily News, said. “Also avoid cuts that have of pecan pie. Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal been cured as these are typically - Wild rice has more potassium, and the Montreal Gazette enjoyed very high in sodium.” iron, calcium and niacin than plain spa treatments at the Four Seasons Diners looking for a boost white rice. Resort and Club, Cool River Café, shouldn’t skip the cranberries, - Raw or roasted almonds and wal- and made a stop at the Mustangs which are naturally low in fat and nuts contain heart-healthy fats, of Las Colinas to take photos.

Cowboys and bankers volunteer to help build a new Habitat for Humanity home. Margaret’s Corner Hi Irving! grams and services go to How is the www.aarp.org. I think you will be weather for you, I glad you did as we have been. can’t believe it’s This year has gone so fast, not freezing yet. It here we are approaching Thanks- will arrive soon giving. Even though we are forever enough. If it was thankful every single day, this is up to me we would skip winter al- time to be more aware of our many together. Maybe I should hibernate blessings. May this be extra spe- until spring...... naw. cial and fun for you and your fam- Have you taken a defensive ily. driving course lately? Recently I On Dec. 1, we have an oppor- took an eight hour class. I attended tunity to welcome the beautiful the AARP Driver Safety Program. month of Christmas. The Christ- By taking this, it decreases our au- mas Parade will begin at 4 o’clock tomobile insurance rate. Taking a downtown Irving. Our Mayor Herb defensive driving course will do the Gears will be on hand to welcome same. The AARP course is a com- the community in celebration of prehensive nationwide course es- our much anticipated blessed pecially for the older driver. I par- Christmas season. A lot of work tially appreciate the AARP for their goes into this event, let’s appreci- dedication to enhance the quality ate it by attending and enjoying of life for people 50 and over. It is this time together. I love hot cocoa beneficial and affordable. and there is just something about Understanding the effect of enjoying a cup with every one even ageing and driving is very impor- if it is instant, I can’t wait. tant. This course helped by identi- fying common situations and how Praying To Make A Difference to deal with them. One of the many Attend Church Sunday areas addressed was how to iden- God Bless You tify when driving may no longer be safe. We remember when we Margaret Lopez is an independent writer for the Irving Rambler. An Irving started driving, however, things resident for more than 12 years, she and have drastically changed. It’s a her husband have been married for more good refresher course as well as than 40 years and have four daughters saving money at the same time. For and four grandsons. local course information call toll- Opinions expressed in any commen- free 1-888-227-7669, or visit the tary are those of the writer, and not nec- Send Payment to P.O.Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017 web site at www.aarp.org/drive, for essarily those of The Irving Rambler, the general information about pro- publisher, editor, or any staff member. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 November 15, 2007 Page 5 Longest-tenuredLongest-tenured ICVBICVB customercustomer serservicesvices staffstaff membermember retiresretires The Irving Convention and thanked and remembered for her in 1987, past supervisor Mary cierges; their job is to meet, greet “LaDelle was assigned to Visitors Bureau (ICVB) bid fare- twenty years of service to the CVB. Hammett, and present convention and assist groups that hold their work our events for many, many well to its first customer services More than 50 colleagues, fam- services manager Bob Berry. meetings or events in Irving. years,” Mike Kunstadt, president staff member. During a recent re- ily members and friends feted Mrs. “For more than two decades, “I was the original Golden of the Great American Shoot-Out, tirement reception in her honor, Blackburn, including Ginny LaDelle provided groups meeting Girl,” Mrs. Blackburn said. “Af- said. “I always received compli- LaDelle Blackburn was praised, Fischer, who hired her at the CVB in Irving with the highest level of ter I retired, I wanted to do some- ments from college coaches and service,” Maura Allen Gast, execu- thing part time, and since I knew fans about how pleasant and tive director of the Irving CVB, so much about Irving, I thought friendly she was with everyone. I said. “Our walls are lined with this was the perfect role for me.” know part of our overall success customer service awards. Those From 1964-1982, Mrs. can be attributed to her.” can directly be traced back to Blackburn and her husband owned “My job has been so reward- LaDelle’s efforts. She has been a and operated Blackburn Optical in ing and such a great experience,” teacher and mentor to us all.” Irving. Mrs. Blackburn also en- Blackburn said on her retirement Mrs. Blackburn was one of 14 joyed a successful career in real from the CVB. “I made so many part-time Irving CVB customer estate prior to “retiring” to the Irv- new friends along the way.” services representatives. Affection- ing CVB in 1987. ately called the “Golden Girls” Former ICVB manager Mary Hammett (far left), ICVB executive since most are older and all are director Maura Gast and current ICVB manager Bob Berry women, they serve as on-site con- celebrate LaDelle Blackburn’s 20 years. YYoungstersoungsters cheercheer forfor DrDrugug FFreeree YYouthouth

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DoDo notnot bebe gobbledgobbled upup bbyy holidaholidayy eexpensesxpenses Provided by Jordan Gibennus Use coupons. Keep your eyes Serve inexpensive food. Tur- Thanksgiving traditionally marks open for coupons and specials at key, chicken, and fish are all eco- the beginning of the holiday sea- nearby grocery stores. Save your nomical choices for main dishes. son and many people start their coupons by attaching them to your Avoid expensive name brands holiday giving by serving a deli- shopping list and taking them with when grocery shopping, as it usu- cious Thanksgiving dinner. you on shopping trips. ally makes little difference. In fact, turkey farms around Make it pot-luck. Have fam- Plan proper portions. Buy a the country have been preparing ily members bring a favorite dish, turkey that is just large enough to for this day all year. According to but make sure you know in ad- feed your guests. If you plan ahead, the USDA National Agricultural vance what everyone is bringing you can avoid having to face tur- Statistics Service, the national es- so there is variety. key sandwiches for a week. If you timate for turkeys raised this year Don’t buy unnecessary items. are unsure how much food you will is 272 million; valued at over $3.86 If you need extra chairs, dishes, or need, visit the turkey and stuffing billion. serving pieces, ask your friends or calculator at www.butterball.com. Unfortunately, an expensive family to bring them along or bor- Start a new tradition. Start the Thanksgiving dinner means less row them from a neighbor. season of sharing by giving of your money left for holiday shopping. Play the waiting game. If you time to the less fortunate. Consider Like most large expenses, there are are serving the traditional turkey, serving meals to the homeless, or several ways to keep costs down, wait as long as possible to buy paying a visit to a local nursing and the most important one is to it. Grocers tend to mark down the home, hospital or animal shelter. plan ahead. To help trim the fat costs of whole, frozen turkeys as it ”Remember that holiday from your Thanksgiving budget, gets closer to Thanksgiving. In memories should last a lifetime,” consider the following tips from fact, the U.S. Department of Agri- Marianne Gray D’Aquila, presi- the experts at Consumer Credit culture found that the prices paid dent of CCCS of Greater Fort Wort, Counseling Services of Greater for turkeys in November were half said. “As you count your blessings Fort Worth, a division of Money of what consumers paid during the this year, wouldn’t it be great to Management International: other 11 months of the year. be able to give thanks for a debt- free holiday season?” Page 6 November 15, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Bookstore turns shopping into library fundraiser Barnes & Noble will hold a brary,” Jan Bodnar, community The bookselling retailer held Barnes & Noble also will make the on hand during peak shopping book fair fundraiser Nov. 30-Dec. relations supervisor, said. “They a similar book fair with the library vouchers available upon request at hours to greet customers and an- 2 at its Irving locations, 7615 N. understand that our role includes last March. It successfully raised the check out counter. swer questions about the library. MacArthur Blvd. and 3634 Irving turning people into readers, which money to buy materials to support Library employees and mem- Call 972-721-2606 for more infor- Mall. Whenever a voucher is used, can mean new customers for their One Book, One Irving. bers of the Friends of the Irving mation. To learn about the Friends a portion of sales will go toward stores. We are able to work with Shoppers can access the Public Library, a nonprofit orga- of the Irving Public Library and helping the Irving Public Library. their stores to reach out to the Irv- voucher online at nization dedicated to supporting how to become a member, visit “Barnes & Noble has proven ing community and educate them www.irvinglibrary.org or at any and enhancing the library, will be www.friendsofipl.org. to be a great partner for our li- about their public library.” Irving Public Library location. OPINION VVeteranseterans DaDayy comescomes andand goesgoes withoutwithout promisedpromised fundingfunding forfor VVAA By Marty Conatser by $3.6 billion. Congress did pass estly, that’s what The American lion, the administration has said nothing to do with the ongoing cost Members of Congress re- a continuing resolution that allows Legion and veterans across this that the money needs to be offset of war, or with the debt a grateful turned to their home states and dis- VA to operate on the 2007 budget country would like to know. Since from another appropriations bill. nation owes to those who put their tricts throughout America last and they did add $2.9 billion. This the VA budget breezed through In this questionable strategy, lives on the line for it. weekend to pay tribute to the men is good news, however, a clean ap- Congress last summer, with a America’s sick, disabled and ben- This holdup must end now. and women who have served our propriations bill would have been promise of support from the White efits-deserving veterans - from the The past-due VA appropriations nation in uniform. They stood the right thing to do. House, there have been efforts to “greatest generation” of World War bill for 2008 must be dislodged im- among aging veterans whose blood The 2008 fiscal budget year latch other, unrelated spending II to the “newest greatest genera- mediately, on its own, with noth- was spilled across the shores of Iwo began Oct. 1, and this historic VA measures to it, creating one big tion” of the global war on terror- ing more clinging to its back than Jima and Omaha Beach. They budget was still tangled up in omnibus bill. Why an omnibus ism - would be asked to carry on appreciation, respect and dignity looked into the eyes of men who Washington, not yet signed, by Vet- bill? Because while Congress their backs the financial burdens for the men and women our nation nearly froze to death at the Chosin erans Day. A top congressional added the much-needed $3.6 bil- of other federal programs that have honors on Veterans Day. Reservoir. They stood behind po- leader personally promised me that diums at war memorials across the the funding measure would be land and addressed crowds of men passed by then. But it wasn’t. And Community supports wounded and women - some in wheelchairs, so, as elected officials spoke of some with post-traumatic stress their legislative accomplishments disorder or traumatic brain injury before hometown veteran constitu- - who left part of themselves for- ents, VA doctors, nurses and ad- soldiers on Veteran’s Day ever in the jungles and deserts of ministrators everywhere were once By Jess Paniszczyn hospital with whatever they have encouraged to include notes to the places like Vietnam, Grenada, again trying to figure out how to Porter’s Army and Navy at the time. They don’t have their soldiers. Beirut, Afghanistan and Iraq. treat a growing number of patients hosted its second annual Veteran’s backpacks with them. No matter “This community event shows These top elected officials with a stagnant amount of re- Day Celebration and “Help Our what service branch they are in our respect for those who are serv- brought good news to the veterans sources. Wounded” drive on Nov. 10. Do- they go to Ft. Hood. From there ing their country. We had great en- they represent. But the news came Long-awaited construction nations were accepted to benefit they are sent to other hospitals to tertainment, and everyone had a with a catch. projects at VA hospitals remain The Fisher House and soldiers receive treatment and recover. So great time. The schools, churches First, the good news. Both tabled. Waiting times for appoint- treated at the Carl R. Darnall the ditty bags contain razors, and businesses were involved. I houses of Congress overwhelm- ments continue to expand. VA Medical Center, Ft. Hood. shampoo, toothpaste and other had more help this year than I have ingly passed the greatest budget in- hospitals in over-burdened com- Community volunteers as- small toiletry items. People were ever had,” she said. crease in history for the Depart- munities are turning away veter- sembled ditty bags filled with toi- ment of Veterans Affairs last sum- ans and sending them elsewhere. letry items. Participants were en- mer. The Senate vote was 92-1. Greatly needed mental-health couraged to write notes and letters The House vote was 409-2. The ap- counselors are not yet hired. Un- of support to soldiers. Throughout propriations committees in both decided VA benefits claims con- the day, the Joshua Experience houses gave the budget a green tinue to balloon, to nearly half a Orchestra kept the mood upbeat by light, and President Bush said he million. This is all because of the playing patriotic music. would sign it, even though the failure of Congress to pass the “We collected a lot of good $87.7 billion total commitment 2008 budget. things for the wounded troops and exceeded his own request for VA What’s holding it up? Hon- their families,” Steve Porter, owner, said. “It is nice to see the city of Irving turnout and support an event for our freedom and the wounded soldiers. The people of Irving have not forgotten the sol- diers overseas. It is wonderful to see them come out and support something like this. Family Dining “Our business caters to the Homestyle Cooking military. The more you are in- All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. volved with the military, the more Doing their part to aid the wounded, Steve Porter and Katy Hurst Lite-eaters Selection you respect them. We hear stories pack boxes to be shipped to Ft. Hood. about how some did not get the best treatment. We have a lot of Viet “““WhereWhere IrvingIrving MeetsMeets && EatsEats””” Nam veterans in the store, and we listen to a lot of horror stories. We want to do everything we can do 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor to make sure the people serving in BREAKFAST SPECIALS this war don’t suffer the same ex- 972-594-4539 LUNCH For Take Out Call EVERY perience. DINNER DAY! “Sometimes the military can be a forgotten profession. They are (972) 253-7335 over there. They give up their com- Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. fortable lives to take care of us. It is nice to remind people that free- Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. dom isn’t free. Sometimes it is paid for with blood,” he said. Serving Irving For Over 35 Years Darlene Dean spend the day Visit Our Other Locations at organizing volunteers and filling 5912 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX ditty bags. “We made close to 1,000 ditty Metro (817) 498-7079 bags for the wounded that will go And our new location at to Darnall Medical Center in Ft. Hood. We had all of the items lined 310 Mitchell Rd., Mansfield, TX up and people made bags them- Metro (817) 477-3383 selves to be boxed and shipped to IN GOD WE TRUST the soldiers. They really liked that part of the event,” Ms. Dean said. “When a soldier is wounded on the field, they are rushed to the www.soilas.com - www.verovoz.com The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 November 15, 2007 Page 7 IRSIRS refundsrefunds undeliveredundelivered Provided by Clay Sanford An average refund of $856 is waiting for 9,627 Texas taxpayers whose refund checks were returned to the Internal Rev- enue Service this year as undeliverable. The refunds can be claimed as soon as their owners update their addresses with the IRS. In some cases, a taxpayer has more than one check waiting. “Every year, many taxpayers miss their refunds because they move without notifying the IRS or Postal Service of a change of address,” Clay Sanford, an IRS spokesman in Dallas, said. “For those missing their check, the IRS is making it easier than ever for taxpayers to update their infor- mation and claim their refunds.” The “Where’s My Refund?” tool on IRS.gov enables taxpayers to check the status of their refunds. A taxpayer must submit his or her social security number, filing sta- tus and amount of refund shown on their 2006 return. The tool will pro- vide the status of their refund and in some cases provide instructions on how to resolve delivery prob- lems. Taxpayers can access a tele- phone version of “Where’s My Re- fund?” by calling 1-800-829-1954. Most Refunds The number of undeliverable refunds each year is a relatively small portion of all refunds re- turned to taxpayers. So far in 2007, the IRS has processed nearly 105 million refunds, totaling about $240 billion, either by mail or di- rect deposit. In fact, undeliverable refunds account for less than one-tenth of one percent of all refunds, or about one in a thousand. A refund check is normally re- turned as undeliverable when a tax- payer moves without updating his or her address with either the U.S. Postal Service or the IRS. Telephone Tax Refund The list of taxpayers due un- deliverable refunds this year rose about 21% from 95,746 last year. The sharp increase is due in part to the Telephone Excise Tax Re- fund. The refund is a one-time pay- ment available on 2006 federal in- come tax returns. It was designed to return to taxpayers previously collected long-distance telephone taxes. Individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations are eli- gible to request it. Updating Your Address Refund checks are mailed to a taxpayer’s last known address. 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Page 8 November 15, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler CansCans forfor CashCash competitioncompetition bringsbrings inin thousandsthousands ofof canscans Provided by Fran Witte “November 15 was selected as The City of Irving entered into the award day for the winning el- a national competition to recycle ementary school because that day is the most aluminum cans. The con- officially America Recycles Day”, test, Cans for Cash: The City Re- Fran Witte, the city’s solid waste pro- cycling Challenge was sponsored grams and marketing supervisor, by the United States Conference of said. “What’s a better time to let kids Mayors and Novelis Corporation, know that they did a fabulous job in partnership with Keep America recycling than on a special day like Beautiful. America Recycles Day?” With aluminum cans being The total number of cans col- collected during the month of Oc- lected by the Irving ISD as part of tober from all of Irving’s Full-Ser- this competition was 87,360. Irving’s vice Recycling Centers; all Irving Full-Service Drop-Off Recycling ISD schools; and from tailgaters at Centers collected 25,680 cans. attending two Dal- Recycling one aluminum cans las Cowboy home games, the com- saves enough energy to run your TV petition in Irving brought in for 4 hours. As a result of the Cans 126,840 cans totaling approxi- for Cash Campaign, Irving residents mately 4,228 pounds. could run their TVs for 507,360 Volunteers from two Irving hours. ISD schools – the Academy of Irv- For more information about the ing ISD and Nimitz High School Cans for Cash Campaign or other went tailgater to tailgater during recycling programs, call Fran Witte, Solid Waste Services at 972-721- Students from W.T. Hanes Elementary School are recognized by the Irving City Council for collect- the Oct. 14 and 21 Dallas Cowboy 8059. ing cans for recycling . home games with the support of the Dallas Cowboy Football Club ask- ing that tailgaters place their alumi- MOMENTS IN TIME num cans in blue bags, which were provided to them prior to the game StorStorytellingytelling The History Channel stunt two weeks before the premiere, the time order was restored, 683 kick off. Once the games started, the On Oct. 19, 1781, British Gen- Fairbanks and several others shot people, including novelist Norman students collected the blue bags with eral Lord Cornwallis surrenders arrows from atop a hotel and acci- Mailer and two UPI reporters, had cans, which were left beside each 7,087 officers and men, 900 seamen, dentally injured a man through an been arrested. participating tailgater’s vehicle. The presentationspresentations 144 cannons, 15 galleys, a frigate and open window (the man agreed not to total number of cans collected as part Elementary school winners for 30 transport ships to a larger French- press charges). On Oct. 23, 1971, Walt Disney of this effort was 13,800. 2007 include the following: Juan American force. Pleading illness, World opens in Orlando, Fla. Disney “The tailgaters were so eager to Puente, Barton; Kristen Wright, Lord Cornwallis did not attend the On Oct. 20, 1947, the House World would later include EPCOT use the blue recycling bags for their surrender ceremony. Un-American Activities Committee Center, based on Walt Disney’s vi- can because they were already using Brandenburg; Bridgette Durham, of the U.S. Congress opens its inves- sion of a Utopian planned commu- trash bags,” Heather Taylor, the city’s Britain; Sara Gomez, Brown; Rob- On Oct. 22, 1797, the first para- tigation into communist infiltration nity. (EPCOT stands for Experimen- programs assistant for solid waste ert Walker, Davis; Sarah chute jump of note is made by Andre- of the American movie industry. Pro- tal Prototype Community of Tomor- services and staff coordinator for the McDonald, Elliott; Makayla Jacques Garnerin from a hydrogen testing witnesses, called the “Holly- row.) first game said. Terlouw, Farine; Destinee Neal, balloon 3,200 feet above Paris. He wood Ten,” were found in contempt Additionally, elementary stu- Gilbert; Yamilex Sanchez Puga, landed shaken but unhurt a half-mile of Congress and went on to serve jail On Oct. 17, 1994, taxicab driver dents from the Irving ISD were told Good; Pranju Devkota, Hanes; from the balloon’s takeoff point. terms. Jeremy Levine returns to London the elementary school bringing in the Lucy Marquez, John Haley; Joseph from a round-trip journey to Cape most aluminum cans would win a Trujillo, Thomas Haley; Allison On Oct. 18, 1922, “Robin On Oct. 21, 1967, violence Town, South Africa. Passengers “Grand Prize.” The winning school Toller, Johnston; Leonardo Daniel Hood,” starring Douglas Fairbanks, erupts as more than 100,000 protest- Mark Aylett and Carlos Aresse paid was W.T. Hanes Elementary School, Sanchez, Keyes; Sydney Foster, opens at Grauman’s Egyptian The- ers march on the Pentagon to ask for 40,000 pounds, or approximately located at 2730 Cheyenne, which Lee; Yamilet Sema, Lively; Hailey ater in Hollywood. As a publicity an end to the Vietnam conflict. By $65,000, for the 21,691-mile trip. brought in approximately 19,080 Green, Schulze; Jonathan Estrada, cans. 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WALTON “BUCK” bat jumps as a “Screaming Eagle” Mr. Singleton was preceded in Survivors include her daughter, bud; sisters Wilma Bane of SINGLETON in the 101st Airborne; once into death by his wife of 53 years, Jean Sarah Beth Rahm; sister, Debbie Buckholts, TX, and Vlasta Born Normandy and again in Holland. Singleton and two brothers Leo Self and husband Alvin, all of Irv- Machalicek of Waco; 6 grandchil- June 21, 1917 His decorations include the Bronze and Troy Singleton. He is survived ing; brother, Tim Hoffman and dren; and 6 great grandchildren. in Hopkins Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf by his daughter, Lou Ann wife Barbara of Surgarland; her Funeral services were held County, TX to cluster, Presidential Citation with Fennema; sons, Jan Singleton, partner, Glen Hanlon of Dallas; Nov. 13 at Waco Memorial Funeral Ethor and Dora Oak Leaf Cluster, Master Para- Dwayne Blackwell and Dale and numerous nieces and nephews. Home in Waco. Interment followed Singleton. Died chutist with two stars, the Croix Singleton; grandchildren, Stephan A Memorial Service was held at Waco Memorial Park. Brown’s Nov. 10, 2007 de Guerre with Palm and the Dutch Singleton, Corie Jackson, Katie Nov. 12 at Donnelly’s Colonial Memorial Funeral assisted the at the VA Hos- Order of William Unit award. Mr. Bouaphavong and Michael Funeral Home Chapel. family with arrangements. pital in Dallas. Singleton was a charter and life Houser; great grandchildren Mr. Singleton retired as an member of Elks Lodge 2552 and Meagan Singleton and Peysen JEANETTE SMITH SHIRLEY ANN Auditor for the State of Texas former Exalted Ruler, member of Chase Bouaphavong. Jeanette Smith, GOODWIN CHISM Comptroller’s Office. He served in American Legion Post 81, and life Mr. Singleton, of Irving, laid of Irving, pass- Shirley Ann Goodwin Chism, the U.S. Army and made two com- member of VFW post 2414. in state at Donnelly’s Colonial Fu- ed away Nov. 9, 73, passed away on November 11, neral Home on Tuesday. Services 2007. She was 2007 in her Seagoville home. were held Nov. 14 at Kirkwood born Aug. 10, Shirley was born on April 15, United Methodist Church in Irv- 1943 in 1934 in Keystone, WV to Jack and ing. Interment was in the Gafford Temple. Helen Goodwin. She worked for ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition Chapel Cemetery in Ridgeway, She is the US Naval Recruiters for 29 “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” TX. The family gratefully requests survived by her former husband years when she retired in 1996. memorials be made to the Ameri- Glenn Waters; sons Wendell Wa- Shirley was an active member of can Diabetes Association. ters and Dale Waters, both of Irv- the American Legion Post #231 of Church & Chapel Services ing; daughters Pamela Dewitt of Pottsboro, TX. She was formerly a Local, Out of Town PALLY HOFFMAN Bedford, and Marsha Lamphere of resident of Irving and a longtime Services & Burials Pally Cadillac, MI; brothers Alford resident of Pottsboro. Hoffman, age Simek and Leroy Simek, both of Shirley is survived by her two Memorials 58, a lifelong Waco, and Victor Simek of Rose- sons, James Chism and wife, Sue Cremation resident of Irv- ing passed Memories Flowers away suddenly November 8, 2007 at a Dallas 972-254-4242 hospital. Irving’s oldest funeral home She was born April 17, 1949 www.Brownmem.com in Pittsburgh, TX to Aubrey We Provide The Personal Touch Vernon Hoffman and Sarah Ann Ben F. Brown Parker Hoffman. A loving mother, David & Carla Davis, sister and aunt, she will be missed Owners & Licenced Funeral Directors BROWN’S MEMORIAL by all those who knew and loved her. 129 S. O’Connor FUNERAL HOME Preceded in death by her par- Irving, TX 75060 972-259-7644 Brown Family Owned and Operated. ents and a sister, Sandy Hoffman. The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 November 15, 2007 Page 11 Play is key to your health and slows aging

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Lake Carolyn, named by Carpen- in 2004 to mark the 20th anniver- ters, especially Betty, Carpenter’s “Working so closely with Ben ter for his sister. sary of the Mustangs of Las wife, and their son, John. Mrs. while he was in his early 60s, his “There couldn’t be a more per- Colinas, Carpenter was in failing Carpenter requested the statue re- expressions and characteristics fect setting. Just as he so often did health. In 2005, Glen was formally flect Carpenter at the time of the were etched in my mind. I also in life, Ben is standing on a hill commissioned by the Carpenter installation of the Mustangs, which made his stomach flatter Ben overlooking a vast area of devel- family to create a statue of Ben meant Glen had to rely on old pho- would have gotten a big kick out opment,” Glen said. Carpenter. tographs and memory. of that.” The plaza also features color- Mrs. Carpenter picked out the ful gardens, which were very im- suit, shirt, tie, shoes, watch and portant to Carpenter and his wife. New Patient Special even the ring depicted in the Two limestone blocks flank the monument. Both Ben Carpenter monument. One block relays the Initial Exam Cleaning and his wife passed away in March key accomplishments of & Necessary X-Rays 2006. Carpenter’s life; the other is a trib- $49.00$49.00 “He was one of most humble ute to Carpenter and his wife’s life New Patients Only Without Dental $49.00$49.00 Insurance men I’ve ever met. Truth be told, together. he probably would be embarrassed The project team for the Byron L. Mitchell, DDS such a fuss was made about him,” monument included Glen, Chris- Cosmetic & General Dentistry he said. topher Miller, Raymond Construc- Standing in the middle of the tion, Las Colinas Association and 972-717-1100 crescent-shaped, limestone plaza, Las Colinas Parks Foundation. surrounded by oak trees, the 12- OBITUARIES of Flower Mound, Michael Chism ERNEST EDWIN CLARK LUCILLE FRANCIS all of Frisco; daughter-in-law, Visitation was Nov. 8 at and wife, Susan of Crandall, TX, Ernest Edwin Clark, of Irving, Lucille Francis, 97, passed Sharon Paty of Frisco; brother, Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral and one daughter, Glenda Barnes passed away November 11, 2007. away on November 15, 2007 in Irv- Tom Paty and wife Bobbie; sister, Home. Graveside Service was held and husband, Brian of Pottsboro, He was born Dec. 1, 1927 in ing. Karen Sue Paty, all of Duncanville; Nov. 9 at Laurel Land Memorial 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchil- Longview. He was an insurance She was born on September several nieces and nephews. Park in Dallas. dren and two brothers, Jack auditor and retired from Trinity 18, 1910 in Grand Prairie, TX to Stewart of Pulaski, VA and Fred Universal Insurance after over 20 William and Emma Taylor. She Stewart of Westminister, MD. years. After retirement, he man- had been a resident of Irving most A Memorial Service will be aged storage facilities for 12 years. of her life, was a graduate of Irv- Chapel of Roses held on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 1:00 He had lived in this area for 15 ing High School and a homemaker. p.m. at Chapel of Roses Funeral years and enjoyed fishing. She was preceded in death by Home. Preceded in death by his par- her husband, Louis Francis, Sr. Funeral Home ents Reese and Mildred Clark, and daughter, Lois Green. She is NATALIE SILVA brother Glen Reese Clark, and survived by her son, Louis Natalie Silva, of Dallas, great grandson Mathew Bailey “Buddy” Francis, Jr. and wife, passed away November 13, 2007. Sanford, survivors include his wife Peggy of Keller, TX, 3 grandchil- She was born Aug. 22, 2006 in Dorothy Clark of Irving; son dren, 5 great grandchildren and Dallas. Steven Clark and wife Tina of one sister, Margie Smith of Grand She is survived by her parents Pottsboro; daughter Donna Hanna Prairie, TX. Oscar Silva and Olga Jaquelin and husband Ben of Irving; 5 A graveside service will be Esquivel of Dallas; and sisters grandchildren; and 5 great grand- held on Saturday, November 17, Jasmin Esquivel of Dallas, and Jes- children. 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Land sica Esquivel of Irving. Family and friends are invited Memorial Park in Dallas, TX. Fu- The family had a prayer ser- to Donna’s home for visitation neral arrangements conducted un- 972-554-1031 vice on Nov. 16 at Brown’s Me- from 1-4 PM on Nov. 17 at 1900 der the direction of Chapel of morial Chapel. Interment followed Covey Ct, Irving. Brown’s Memo- Roses Funeral Home. 1225 E. Irving Blvd. 75060 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. rial Funeral Home assisted the Owned & Operated by the Chism & Crouch family. CHARLES KERWIN PATY Families Charles Kerwin Paty, age 78, a resident of Irving, died Novem- ber 7, 2007 at home. He was born Directors: Feb. 22, 1929 in Fort Worth to Harrell Chism 606 West Airport Freeway – Irving, Texas 75062 Merrill A. Paty and Helen E. Longhurst Paty. Charlotte Chism Waldrum Preceded in death by his par- (972) 579-1313 ents and a son, Robert Paul Paty. www.donnellyscolonial.com Charles is survived by his wife of Offering: 56 years, Rachel Paty; daughter, Martha Jones and husband Rickey Traditional Funeral Services Serving Irving families since 1963 of Princeton, TX; grandchildren, Cremation & Military Services Ashley, Kate and Benjamin Paty, Page 12 November 15, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler