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Horror weekend reflects our fears Developer offers By Phil Cerroni party movie,” he said. When coming face to face with My next stop was the booksell- new financing true evil, one has two options: run or er. Like the independent films being pose for a photo. Thousands of hor- shown that weekend, the books were Las Colinas Group says plan ror and grindhouse fans packed into independent publishers. Eric Beebe, would reduce city’s contribution DFW Hyatt Regency to do just that one of the publishers said that inde- at the recent Frightmare Weekend pendent publishing “bridges the gap to the Entertainment Center where, besides meeting such stars as between self-publishing and the big Ernest Borgnine, Michael Madsen, six publishers,” and that this was The Las Colinas Group (LCG) is proposing a new and Norman Reedus, they were able definitely a “grassroots” movement. funding plan for the Irving Entertainment Center (IEC) to screen some of the genres’ new- Chris Mungen, one of the nu- that would substantially reduce the City’s investment in est films and, almost as important, merous, nice people who put me the IEC. The proposal would decrease the City’s fund- merchandizing! partly on my way said, “I’m attracted ing, and increase LCG’s funding, so each contributes One of the producers, Jamie to the darkness stuff.” a net $125 million to fund the Entertainment Center. Bickert, spelled out what these mov- Another patron, Chander Mc- TDI, a real estate development company with in-depth ies meant to a lot of people. Call voiced a similar opinion: “You Photo by John Starkey management experience and whose executives have “It’s a drive-in film you watch don’t see it every day. It’s an escape.” Horror icon Pumpkin Head is on his best raised more than $11 billion in capital for over 300 with your friends and your best girl As the afternoon wore on, more behavior as a DFW Airport Police Officer projects in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, is the principal and drink a beer and cook out – a See FRIGHTMARE, Page 4 patrols the Texas Frightmare event. investor raising funds. “We listened to those in the community who are concerned that a $170 million bond issue is too large of a commitment for the City,” said David S. Margulies, a spokesperson for LCG. “Research in the investment community shows that TDI can finance more of the Rolling on transaction, which will make it easier for the City to fund its portion of the costs of the IEC.” Park hosts skate clinic “This is the most exciting project I have worked on for wheelchair users in 30 years,” said Bobby Page, TDI Managing Partner. “I went to work for Ben Carpenter more than 30 years By Alice Canham See FINANCE PLAN, Page 7 There’s always action at Lively Skate Park in Irving. Helmeted and armored skateboarders keep up a Banquet celebrates dizzying pace, gliding, spinning, sailing and occasionally crashing. Parents, avert your eyes – it’s what favorite businesses they have to do. By Phil Cerroni The action took a different twist The ballroom of the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel as participants in wheelchairs eagerly was furnished with a reserved yet smart stage and awaited their turn at the challenge. flashy, high tech lighting effects for the Greater Irving RISE Adventure, the Irving-based - Las Colinas, Texas Chamber of Commerce annual nonprofit that specializes in adaptive Photo by John Starkey awards banquet on May 3. The Chamber’s carefully recreational sports, partnered with Professional adaptive skater Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham demonstrates his planned event made a fitting canvas for the business- See ADAPTIVE SPORTS, Page 6 favorite maneuvers for fellow wheelchair users and their families. men and women who came out to play. The night’s festivities began with opening remarks by Jo Ann Goin who was quick to applaud local busi- Orchestra gives young musicians the chance to expand nessmen, telling them that the, “key to success rests in people like you.” By Alice Canham in the side-by-side concert which features opportunity for her to make music, beyond The improv troupe “Four Day Weekend” broke up As George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in students in the Lone Star Youth Orchestra just the school band. Here she’s playing more the presentations with amusing skits that showed their Blue’ wafted through the Irving Arts Center, as they accompany their mentors in the Las classical pieces. ability to work a crowd. one mother sat, busily marking reading as- Colinas Symphony Orchestra. “I played the violin when I was a kid, Besides providing accolades for Irving’s estab- signments. First grade teacher Bonnie Baker “She’s 15, a freshman at Coppell High and I definitely encouraged her. It gives you lished entrepreneurs, the Chamber also commended introduced herself and explained that her School,” Bonnie explained. “She’s studied somewhere to belong.” the next generator of innovators. Alan Benitez and Cody daughter Madelyn, out of sight in the re- flute since sixth grade, and this is her second ”This music here is a lot more challeng- Patton were honored with the Technical Leadership hearsal room, was going over her flute part year at Lone Star. It’s great to have a different See ORCHESTRA, Page 11 See CHAMBER BANQUET, Page 8 WE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY 972-253-4200 IRVING TEXAS IRVING PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE

PERMIT #024981 PERMIT www.mscitx.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM After Hours Clinic: Lab & Radiology: No appointment necessary Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Mon-Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM Not available for After Hours Clinic Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Photo by Alice Canham Main Location: BAPS Charities’ volunteers ready refreshments for walkers 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 75061 helping to raise funds for the Family Advocacy Center. Other Locations: Baylor MOBI: Walkers raise funds for family center 2001 N. MacArthur Blvd. #425 Valdez Clinic: Las Colinas: By Alice Canham “We’re really excited about it,”

The Irving Rambler Box 177731 P.O. Irving, TX 75017 3501 N. MacArthur Blvd #400 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #250 Hundreds of supporters in she said. “It goes into our general Tuscan Cardiovascular Center: OB/GYN: bright blue T-shirts showed up at fund so we have money on hand to 701 Tuscan Dr #205 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #255 Irving’s T.W. Richardson Park on help more clients and children, to a beautiful Saturday morning May help keep families together, and to 5 to participate in the BAPS Chari- help children who have been abused ties annual Walk. Billed as ‘a day of physically and mentally. excitement and exercise’, the event “In this economy we’ve seen an was also a fundraiser for the selected increase in domestic violence. Things Irving Rambler $0.50 beneficiary this year, the Family Ad- are bad for a lot of people here in vocacy Center (FAC). Irving. The presentation of a check for “But all these people coming out $5,000 was a surprise to FAC advo- to walk for us is wonderful. We get to cate Carol Susat. See ADVOCACY CENTER, Page 12

s Weekly camps at the Irving Arts Center 12 jam-packed art, theatre and music camps. Ages 6 -18. REGISTER TODAY! IrvingArtsCenter.com create 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062 972.252.ARTS (2787) Page 2 May 12, 2012 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com MILESTONES DART wins top honor at Bus Roadeo Dallas Area Rapid Transit won out 52 other competitors to win first Bill and Jean Wren of Irving, Estate, which was in business from the Grand Champion Award at the place. Second place was awarded to Texas celebrated their 55th wedding 1970-1994. He has been with Cen- 37th International Bus Roadeo held Kevin Grady of San Francisco Mu- anniversary on April 20th. tury 21 since 1994. Jean operated an in conjunction with the American nicipal Transportation Agency (San While stationed in Washington in-home daycare business for over Public Transportation Association’s Francisco), and Zennon Rinylo of DC, Bill met the love of his life, Jean. 25 years, retiring over 10 years ago. (APTA) Bus and Paratransit Confer- Southeastern Pennsylvania Trans- They were married in 1957 in Pied- Bill is an active member of the ence in Long Beach, CA. The Grand portation Authority (Philadelphia) mont, WV, and made Irving their Masons, Shriners, Elks Lodge, Love Champion Award recognizes the received third place honors. home shortly thereafter. They have Field American Legion, and the system with the highest combined In the 35-foot bus competition, 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jean is a bus operator and maintenance team Arthur Murillo of Capital Metropoli- great grandchildren. Bill is a graduate former member of Eastern Star. combined score. Winning second tan Transportation Authority (Aus- from the University of North Texas. They are members of New place overall achievement honors tin) won first place as the best bus He taught school and coached at Shirley Baptist Church in Hopkins was the team from VIA Metro Transit operator in North America, beating MacArthur High School from 1965- County. family and visiting their friends at the (San Antonio), and third place overall out 19 other competitors. Gabe Beliz 1969 before opening Bill Wren Real They enjoy spending time with Irving Heritage Senior Center. achievement honors went to the team of Ben Franklin Transit (Richland, from Oahu Transit Services, Inc. WA) received second place honors, (Honolulu, HI). and Lloyd Eisemen of Jefferson “Today’s winners are shining Transit Authority (Port Townsend, COMMUNITY CALENDAR examples of professional bus opera- WA) earned third place. tors with high level skills, not only Thirty-one teams competed in in driving, but in trouble shooting the Maintenance Competition, which n May 12 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon deliver the address to graduates. The tournament will benefit Irving ISD and customer relations,” said APTA tests mechanics’ abilities to trouble- Rainwater Harvesting ceremony will take place outdoors on scholarships, Irving Family YMCA, President & CEO Michael Melaniphy. shoot problems and fix them quickly. Learn the importance of water con- the university’s Braniff Mall. The rain RYLA Scholarships, Thomas Haley In the 40-foot bus competition, VIA Metropolitan Transit won first servation through the harvesting of location will be the Maher Athletic Elementary School, and Irving ISD which is the ultimate test of a bus op- place in the competition. The team rainwater at the Valley View Munici- Center. School Supplies for Success. Inter- erator’s driving skills, Ramon Farfan from Los Angeles County Metropoli- pal Complex, 333 Valley View Lane. n May 13 at 2:30 p.m. ested golfers are invited to play, and of Jacksonville Transportation Au- tan Transportation Authority won Also learn how to build a rainwater “Out of this World” interested sponsors are welcome to thority (Jacksonville, FL) was named second, and the DART team received harvesting collection unit. Registra- The Lone Star Wind Orchestra attend. Each foursome will be paired best driver in North America, beating third place honors. tion is required along with a $30 non- (LSWO) invites you to celebrate the with a current or former NFL player, refundable fee. Each paid attendee ending of the sixth season with the and it will be a shotgun start at 1 PM will receive a rain barrel ready for use. LSWO Youth Winds. The concert at the challenging and beautiful Las Seating is limited. For more informa- titled will be at the Eisemann Center Colinas Country Club. Entry fee is tion, call 972-742-2296. in Richardson. Led by conductor $750 per team, or $200 per player n May 12 at 10 a.m. Dr. Bradley Kent, the LSWO Youth individually. Ministry Graduation Winds concludes the season with a n May 16 from Noon to 1 p.m. In the Maher Athletic Center, the Mother’s Day concert that will take Volunteer Training School of Ministry will present cer- you to infinity and beyond. Passionate The Visiting Nurse Association needs tificates and pins to those students music and outer space collide in this Eldercare Friends volunteers in who have successfully completed high-flying program, which will also Irving to visit the homebound el- the four-year advanced biblical stud- feature the winner of this season’s derly and provide assistance with ies program of the Catholic Biblical concerto competition and LSWO’s shopping, escorted transportation, School. Bishop Kevin Vann of the scholarship winners. General admis- errands, or other activities. Volunteer Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth will sion is $20; discounts are available for training will be held at the Visiting preside. groups, students and senior citizens. Nurse Association’s headquarters on n May 13 at 9 a.m. For tickets, call the Eisemann Center 1440 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. UD Commencement ceremony Box Office at (972) 744-4650. Volunteer training can also be sched- More than 300 students will receive n May 14 at 1 p.m. uled by appointment. There is no cost bachelors’, masters’ and doctoral de- Golf Tournament to attend the volunteer training class, grees. Patrick M. Walsh, a retired U.S. The Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Club but registration is requested. Con- Navy four-star admiral who also flew will host its annual charity golf tour- tact Nancy Jellinek, VNA Eldercare in combat and with the Blue Angels nament in partnership with the Irving Friends manager, at 214-689-2209. Flight demonstration squadron, will Family YMCA. The proceeds from the n May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wellness Expo In honor of Older Americans Month Heritage Senior Center will host a WORSHIP Wellness Expo in the Heritage Senior Center ballroom. Local businesses Kirkwood United Methodist Church BIBLE CHURCH UNITED METHODIST are coming to share information “Where God Continues To Do Something New” about their services and products. If SUNDAYS Living Word Global Church First United Methodist Church you have questions about insurance, 9:00 a.m. Servicio de Inspiracion en Espanol Reverend 1917 Rindie St., Irving, 75060 211 W. Third, 75060 pain management, competitive pric- 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in English Preston W. Weaver 972-259-2181 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org Children’s Church ing on services, this is an event for Senior Pastor Sunday10:30am Wed7:00 pm Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Reverend you. You will receive health screen- 11:00 a.m. Inspiration Service in English Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Albano Tayengo ings, and could win door prizes. This Escuela Dominical en Espanol CATHOLIC in the Sanctuary Associate Pastor 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall event is free, and open to anyone 50 Rotation Sunday School Holy Family of Nazareth years or older or their caregivers. 2232 W. Fi h St. @ Story Rd. | Irving, TX 75060 Catholic Church NORTHGATE Information: 972-721-2496. 972-254-4191 | www.KirkwoodUMCIrving.org One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, 3700 West Northgate, 75062 5:30pm 972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org 972-252-5521 Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome www.HolyFamilyChurch.net Sunday School 9:30 AM WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC CHURCH OF CHRIST at the rear of the complex MPACT Mission's goal is to make a difference Items needed are as follows: 1. Drink Supplies - Bottled drinks/Tea/Lemonade/Ice/ Belt Line Road in the community of Irving. We have many Milk/Juice/coupons for 1/2 price drinks/Water Jugs 10 Church of Christ Oak Haven United Methodist Church opportunities to serve the elderly and those that have a Gallon & 5 Gallon/Tea Dispensers/Coffee. 1202 N. Belt Line Rd. 2. Lumber 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 Irving, TX 75061 need but cannot quite afford to do the work. Things 3. Snack Bar Supplies (Drinks,Candy, Chips, 972.438.1431 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century like painting homes, cleaning up yards and brush, Gum)/Desserts for evening meals/Cereal/Muffins/Donuts Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. www.oakhavenumc.org 4. Gift Cards – to Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, hardware Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. building wheelchair ramps, and fixing fences that were stores or restaurants. Cash/checks for miscellaneous Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m damage by the recent tornadoes. Expenses 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com 5. Painting Supplies - Paint brushes all sizes/ For the last 15 years MPACT Missions Scrapers/Rollers/Roller Pads/extension poles/ Drop cloths/ DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Tarps/30 - 5 Gallon Buckets of Paint (Exterior White)/ Small has traveled all over the state serving communities. plastic paint Buckets /Ladders/Pressure Washer/Heavy Duty First Christian Church The week of June 9th -15th, 250 students from all water hoses/Caulk Gun/Razor Knife 6. Yard tools – Rakes/Shovels/Hoes/Pruners/Bow 114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061 over the state will meet here in Irving ready and willing 972-579-0911 saws/ Pitch Forks/Chainsaws/Brush Cutters/Hedger/Tiller/ Weed Eaters/Mowers/Blowers/ Gloves/Post Hole Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m. to do whatever they can to bless the people of Irving, Digger/Fencing supplies/Hand tools/Crow Bars/Tamp Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m. free of charge. Bar/Chains and Ropes for Bringing down trees/Goggles/Wasp and Hornet spray PRESBYTERIAN USA “Appointed To Bear Fruit” In order to keep our costs down we are asking 7. Power Tools - Drills/Saws/Nail Guns/Nail Gun for your help. We are in need of people who will Compressor/Roofing Gun/Compressor/Generator Woodhaven Presbyterian Church 8. Gas (Fuel) for church vans &Buses/gas vouchers/Diesel 3650 North O’Connor Road donate supplies to us so that we can accomplish as for Grocery Refrigerator Truck Irving, Texas 75062 many projects as possible. The big things are 5 Gallon 10. First aid Kits for 20 work teams/Bug Spray www.woodhavenpres.org 11. Paper Goods – Paper plates/Utensils/Napkins/ Rev. Diane Baldwin buckets of white paint (30 total) and lumber for fence Cups/Salt & Pepper packets/toilet paper for churches Sunday School 9:00 a.m. repairs and wheelchair ramps. To the right is a list of Benefits to You as a Sponsor: Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. When you become a sponsor of MPACT, you not only gain 972.541.0747 other items that would help make MPACT a huge satisfaction of helping a community in need. You change Preschool & Parents Day Out success. Please consider donating today, you will be lives and make it possible for those in need to be blessed by Christ’s Love. Sponsoring can also help in giving you Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. helping us bless this wonderful community. and/or your company free publicity. May 13 — Mother’s Day Who to contact locally: Shane Greer 817-201- What’s love got to do with it? We are a 501c3 organization, so everything 8926 John 15:9-17 We are accepted donations these Saturday: May 5th, 12th, you donate will be a tax write-off for you. 19th, 26th, and June 2nd – from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To include your house of worship in the Donations can be dropped off at Community Bible Church in Worship Section listings, please call Thank you Irving, in advance, for your support, Irving, 2301 Texas Dr. Irving, TX 75062 (972) 255-4390 (972) 870-1992 or email Thank you for your consideration and please cover MPACT [email protected] Shane Greer, MPACT Missions 2012 in prayer. Fees apply. Irving (972) 870-1992 [email protected] Rambler The entire contents of this newspaper are the sole You can subscribe to The Irving Rambler for $35 per Irving Rambler. Rambler property of The Irving Rambler, Inc., with all rights year. The Irving Rambler is also distributed throughout The Publication of columnists’ views, as well as Director Stacey Starkey 214-675-9920 reserved. 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POLICE JAIL LOG IRVING The following information was published in the Irving Police Department’s Jail Log. Individuals listed FIRE DEPARTMENT in this section have been arrested on a felony charge and reflect only a fraction of people each week who find themselves the guests of the Irving Police Department. All individuals appearing here are ACTIVITY SUMMARY considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more information, visit the City of Irving Irving Fire Department responded to 203 website, www.cityofIrving.org. incidents May 3-9. THOMPSON, MOTA, ALFRED URBINA, ALFREDO KELLER, SETH KEY LATRET AGE: 25 AGE: 21 SCOTT Fire incidents Medical calls CJC – Criminal Justice Center AGE: 22 SEX: M SEX: M AGE: 34 43 Misc. Fire/ 18 Major Accidents DWLI – Driving While License invalid SEX: M ARREST ARREST SEX: M Rescue Calls 56 Major Medical FMFR – Failure to Maintain Finance Responsibility ARREST LOCATION: 800 LOCATION: ARREST 0 Special 15 Heart Attacks MVI – Motor Vehicle Inspection LOCATION: ESTERS PLEASANT RUN/N LOCATION: 1206 N Operations 29 Difficulty FV – Family Violence DUNCANVILL PD Charge 1: BELTLINE O CONNOR RD 4 Structure Fires Breathing UUMV – Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle Charge 1: AGG INDECENCY W/A Charge 1: AGG Charge 1: 0 Vehicle Fires 25 Trauma Related DSO – Dallas Sheriff Office GRIFFIN, XAVIER HOLMES, DRALON ROBBERY CHILD ASLT PUB FORGERY GOVT/ 13 CPR Situations O DEVON Bail Amount: Bail Amount: $5,000 SERVANT NATIONA SO – Sheriff Office AGE: 29 AGE: 20 $50,000 Charge 2: POSS Bail Amount: $3,500 MIP – Minor In Possession (Alcohol) SEX: M SEX: M MARIJ >2 OZ<=4O Charge 2: ARREST ARREST Charge 3: POSS CS SPEEDING LOCATION: 1901 LOCATION: 1635 PG 3 <28G DR Fine Amount: $347 N BELTLINE RD / MARKET PLACE Charge 4: EVADING Charge 3: DWLI APPLEBEES Charge 1: FRAUD ARREST DETEN Fine Amount: $525 Charge 1: MAN/DEL USE/POSS OF ID Bail Amount: $500 Charge 4: FMFR CS PG1<200GR Charge 2: GPPD- Fine Amount: $464 Bail Amount: NO OPS $25,000 Fine Amount: $294 Charge 2: MAN/DEL Charge 3: ARLNTN JORDAN, TREYON VALLES, JAVIER LAMONT BROWN, JIMIL RHODES, AKINS, DAVIS, ANTHONY CS PG1 <1GR PD-DMG PROP AGE: 18 AGE: 20 AGE: 31 CHRISTOPHER OLUMAKINDE IVAN DWANGE Bail Amount: Bail Amount: $631 SEX: M SEX: M SEX: M MICHAEL AGE: 19 AGE: 38 $25,000 Charge 4: ARLNTN ARREST ARREST ARREST AGE: 25 SEX: M SEX: M Charge 3: PD-SPEEDING LOCATION: 3511 N LOCATION: 3909 W LOCATION: 3551 N SEX: M ARREST ARREST LEWISVILLE PD- Fine Amount: $289 HARVARD ST 183 NSR FW WB BELTLINE RD ARREST LOCATION: 2121 W LOCATION: CITY DWLI Charge 5: ARLNTN Charge 1: Charge 1: THEFT LANDIN, PEDRO Charge 1: POSS CS LOCATION: 1800 IRVING 206 HALL PARKING Fine Amount: $429 PD-NO VAL DL BURGLARY OF PROP<$1,500 AGE: 24 PG 1 <1G VALLEY VIEW LN Charge 1: THEFT GARAGE Fine Amount: $256 HABITATI Charge 2: C/ATT TO SEX: M Bail Amount: $5,000 Charge 1: DV FROM PERSON Charge 1: REMAIN PROP ARREST Charge 2: RESIST ASSAULT CAUSES ROBBERY Bail Amount: $625 LOCATION: TORRES, LUIS ARREST SEARCH BO Bail Amount: Charge 3: ATT/ CARL/183 AGE: 18 Bail Amount: $500 Charge 2: DWLI $25,000 THEFT >50 <500 Charge 1: POSS CS SEX: M Charge 3: FAIL TO Bail Amount: $683 Bail Amount: $625 PG 1 <1G ARREST ID FUGITIVE Charge 3: DSO BF Bail Amount: LOCATION: Bail Amount: $500 POSS MJ $100,000 ESTERS RD/ Charge 4: DSO PV/ Bail Amount: $1,000 Charge 2: GREENVIEW DR ASLT BI/FV Charge 4: DPD NO Bail Amount: $1,000 OPS JOHNSON, IMMIGRATION-ICE Charge 1: POSS CS JAIMES, BERRY, DESMOND Charge 5: DSO PV/ Bail Amount: $415 GABRIEL HOLD PG 1 >=1G<4G PRISCILLA AGE: 22 ASLT BI/FV Charge 5: DPD DEMARCUS Charge 3: FAIL TO Bail Amount: ALEJANDRO, JOSE AGE: 20 SEX: M Bail Amount: $1,000 SEAT BELT LAW LUIS AGE: 21 YIELD ROW $100,000 SEX: F ARREST Fine Amount: $322 Charge 6: DSO- Bail Amount: $263 AGE: 39 DIAZ, MIGUEL SEX: M Charge 2: ARREST LOCATION: 2121 Charge 4: NO DL THEFT PROP 20K Charge 6: SEX: M AGE: 26 ARREST IMMIGRATION-ICE LOCATION: GRAUWYLER #206 Fine Amount: $306 OBSTRUCT ARREST SEX: M LOCATION: 305 N HOLD Charge 1: POSS CS Charge 1: THEFT PEREZ, JUAN RETALIATION LOCATION: 3314 ARREST OCONNOR RD PG 1 <1G FROM PERSON ALMAREZ CHANDLER CT LOCATION: 3601 Charge 1: Charge 2: DSO PV AGE: 41 Charge 1: DV CONFLANS RD BURGLARY OF AG ROBBERY DW SEX: M ASSAULT FAM/ Charge 1: DV BUILDING ARREST HOUSE ASSAULT FAM/ Bail Amount: LOCATION: 2400 ...... Bail Amount: $5,000 HOUSE $50,000 $69* D I V O R C E E 356 Charge 2: DV Bail Amount: Charge 2: DPD-NO CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW Charge 1: DWI 3RD ● ● Divorce / Annulment ASSAULT CAUSES $100,000 OPS DWI / Suspended License (BLOOD) ● All Warrants ● Child Support / Paternity BO Charge 2: Bail Amount: $415 ● Bail Amount: ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification IMMIGRATION-ICE Charge 3: DPD- ● Restraining Order $100,000 ● HOLD RAN A STOP SIGN JAMME, JOSHUA Occupational License ● Protective Order Charge 2: NO DL ● Bail Amount: $434 FREEDOM Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption Fine Amount: $302 ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● Charge 4: DSO NO WILLIAM Domestic Violence Charge 3: FMFR SEAT BELT AGE: 21 HOUSE, Fine Amount: $427 Easy Payment Plans Open Saturdays Fine Amount: $301 SEX: M CAMERON LE Juvenile Cases Charge 4: and Sundays Charge 5: DSO ARREST ANDRE Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe Child Protective IMMIGRATION-ICE FMFR LOCATION: 1950 N AGE: 19 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy Services/CPS 1420 N. Cooper St., #112 HOLD Fine Amount: $408 BELTLINE RD SEX: M #409, Dallas 75207 Arlington, TX 76010 Charge 6: DSO Charge 1: POSS CS ARREST Se Habla Espanol AVILA, DANIEL 214-638-5930 817-277-0196 ILLEG LN CHG PG 1 <1G LOCATION: 800 W ENRIQUE EAGANS, Fine Amount: $301 ROYAL LN AGE: 18 RICHARD Charge 1: AGG 866-446-1400 *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. SEX: M AGE: 21 ROBBERY ARREST SEX: M Bail Amount: LOCATION: 909 N ARREST $75,000 O CONNOR RD LOCATION: 2309 Charge 2: POSS Charge 1: DEL MARIJ <2OZ MEADOW LARK REYES, MARCO MARIJ <=1/4OZ RE Charge 1: DV Bail Amount: $500 Bail Amount: ESTEBAN ASSAULT FAM/ AGE: 29 $100,000 HOUSE Charge 2: HASKINS, SEX: M Charge 2: POSS OF ARREST IMMIGRATION-ICE HERNANDEZ, ANDREW LEE III DRUG PARAPHN LOCATION: 4601 N. 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Letters TO the editor Send us your comments FrightMare The Letters to the Editor Continued from Page 1 Irving: A city on the move section is devoted to giving the people of Irving a voice. The Ir- and more eccentric persons began The Greater Irving-Las Colinas In a 2011 Irving resident survey: focuses resources on initiatives that ving Rambler accepts your in- trickling into the convention: mo- Chamber of Commerce would like 76 of 79 quality and customer have the highest priority to the com- put, letters, comments – good hawks, tattoos, piercings. After sizing to offer an enhanced perspective service responses either improved or munity. as well as bad, and opinions. up the newest type of arrival, I took a on the ongoing successful business maintained their rating since 2006. This section is provided for you deep breath and immediately walked strategies the City of Irving staff has Statistics from 2011 highlight Heritage Crossing Update the reader. up to the most outlandish looking implemented over the last six years. significant improvements in public Work on redevelopment of the If you would like to see one of all. His stage name is Burger safety and code enforcement: Heritage District, Irving’s historic your ideas in print, please Monster, and he is a horror master Fiscal Transparency • Initiated a multifamily crime heart, will accelerate as the City takes email them to irving@irvin- of ceremonies from San Antonio. Irving has worked steadfastly to reduction focus along the Walnut ownership and controls 85 proper- grambler.com or mail them to: After we spoke, I realized that even enhance fiscal transparency. In 2009, Hill corridor (major crime offenses ties, with 17 tracts of land ready for The Irving Rambler, P.O. Box the tattooed freaks were amiable and the City staff began placing a wealth declined by 56 percent, drug-related development. 177731, Irving, Texas 75017 easygoing. of information, including City budget offenses decreased by 50 percent) “By involving multiple devel- Re: Letters to the Editor It was not until I met Steve check registers and annual financial • Decreased property loss due opers in this initiative, the City can Sutterfield and Ritchy Sutton, two statements, on the City website for to fires by 32 percent over a five year accelerate the development of Heri- nice middle-aged men, that I made residents to see. The information is period tage Crossing and focus on bringing country to do so. serious progress on my search. I was continually updated and additional • Decreased crime rate 12 per- more businesses and living options In a 2010 Employee Satisfaction beginning to lose hope of finding documents of all types have been cent during 2011 with greatest reduc- to Irving’s historic downtown area,” survey, 95 percent of Irving City em- someone for whom this event meant added to the site. tions in theft (attributed to strong said Heritage Crossing Team Leader ployees responded positively to the everything. Most of the people I talk- That initiative earned Irving neighborhoods, proactive policing Teresa Adrian. question, “The City of Irving is a good ed to were here to see the celebrities. the Gold Award for Financial Trans- and collaborative code enforcement) In recent years, 19 new business- place to work.” If you think perhaps Ritchy said that one of the great- parency for Excellence in Financial • Received more than 6,100 es have come to Heritage Crossing, positive responses are encouraged, est draws to horror for him was, reporting three years in a row from volunteer hours through the Irving and eight existing businesses have consider the facts. “If you face your fears you conquer the Texas Comptroller of Public Ac- Citizens on Patrol program undergone aesthetic improvements No Irving employees were laid them.” He also brought up the notion counts. “I’m proud of the services we in line with newly adopted district off or furloughed. Instead, Irving of escapism, which would be brought “The City of Irving has been enjoy,” said Karen Martin, an Irving design guidelines. anticipated the recession and estab- up again many times throughout among the early leaders in local resident for 28 years. “The city offers The plan envisions a charming lished a plan that lowered fixed costs, the weekend. One thing that both he government financial transparency exceptional arts, health, parks, recre- blend of homes, businesses and open held vacant positions and didn’t fill and Sutterfield agreed on is that the in Texas,” said state Comptroller ation and animal care programs, in space throughout the area. others as employees left the City. genre is at the bottom of a wave, but Susan Combs. addition to quality services in water, While other cities were cutting something is about to break. They left Criteria for achieving the gold streets, recycling, code enforcement Entertainment Center Update expenses, eligible Irving employees me with a closing thought to think rating include: and police and fire and libraries. I rec- The City of Irving is complying saw pay raises each year, and almost over during the entire weekend: • Making financial records open ommend our community regularly.” with the City council approved devel- 400 took on additional responsi- “They stand for premature death, and to the public opment agreement for the entertain- bilities and received promotions. premature death can’t be destroyed.” • Providing clear, consistent City Budget ment center. The City also established a health The whole even was surprisingly pictures of spending Like other cities, Irving has The agreement between the City care program. quiet. It was more like an offbeat Ro- • Sharing information in a user- been affected by the recent economic and the Las Colinas Group requires “We’re not turning away people tary Club or insurance sales conven- friendly format downturn. Revenue has decreased the company to provide a loan com- because they smoke. We launched tion, and I really hoped the average Accountability permeates the while the cost of providing services mitment by Aug. 6. Meanwhile, a health program that guides them was not families, middle age gays, Irving Leadership Model introduced has increased, leading City staff to Irving is proceeding with obtaining to better health and rewards them and nineteen year olds. Are there no under Gonzalez’ leadership. implement numerous budget balanc- a bond rating for the City portion of financially for improving,” explained freaks left? “Financial responsibility is ing and cost-saving initiatives. the financing. City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, As I was prowling around the everybody’s business and Irving “By running our city government The City’s goal is to spur growth, and added employees who follow vendors, I stumbled across my man residents are due the opportunity like a good business, we are maxi- vibrancy and renewed life into the the program can earn an additional – black denim jacket, brimmed hat to review how tax dollars are being mizing our resources and enhancing area. Two DART rail stations are $150 each month. “We’re helping and earring. He was a seller of car- used to deliver services at any given resident services without sacrificing scheduled to open by year end, with our employees get healthier, and at nivorous plants straight out of Eight time,” said Councilman Joe Philipp, quality,” said Gonzalez. Cumulatively, the Orange Line connecting to the the same time, reducing health care Legged Freaks. But I was wrong, he chairman of the council’s audit and over the past four years, the City has DFW airport in the near future. Irving costs. It’s a win-win,” Gonzalez said. loved the plants and his only con- finance committee. identified more than $38 million City officials say the geographic loca- In 2011, the Dallas Business nection with the convention was in cost savings, cost avoidance and tion is ideal for convention and cor- Journal rated Irving 2nd Healthi- that the offbeat nature of his wares Service Performance productivity enhancements. porate business growth. “Our vision est Employer in North Texas for its is attractive. In 2011, Irving was named the “Many cities are feeling the is to provide a vibrant, lively location Irving Wellness Incentive (I Win) “People are already inclined to first and only municipality to receive crunch of the recession because rev- for conventioneers and residents, and program. Of 32 nominees, Irving was look at carnivores,” he said. the Texas Award for Performance enue levels are not what they once the DART rail stations will provide the only City in its category. The oth- By the end of the first evening, Excellence from the Texas Qual- were,” said Budget Administrator easy access,” said Paul Gooch, Irving ers were businesses and most were I was staring to become frantic. No ity Foundation, the state’s highest Bret Starr. “The good news is thanks Community Services Director. healthcare organizations. none really seemed to have a visceral recognition for organizational per- to four years of planning, the City of “We haven’t resorted to draco- need to see these things. One ques- formance. Irving has not had to implement lay- Employee Morale nian measures to balance the budget tion kept ringing in my head: what This prestigious award is a testa- offs, furloughs or reduce City services During the recent recession, on the backs of employees,” said Gon- do these movies give that Hollywood ment to the City’s ability to continue to residents. The budget was able many U.S. cities found themselves zalez. “I don’t think it’s an accident does not? providing residents and businesses to remain balanced by eliminating staggering under tremendous debt, we were named the 2nd Healthiest I collected my thoughts that with high quality services despite vacant positions and streamlining leading them to slash employees, Employer in North Texas. I don’t night in preparation for the next challenging economic times. processes to increase efficiency and salaries and benefits. think it’s an accident the Dallas Busi- day. It disheartened me to think that Irving consistently improved reduce cost of service delivery.” A neighboring city originally ness Journal named us one of the best people could spend $50 on a pass services to residents whether it was The City also has developed a reported it planned to lay off 450 places to work in the Metroplex. And and another $100 on merchandise constructing state-of-the-art facilities long-term strategic plan to help guide employees to balance its budget. I don’t think it was an accident that and special events. Grindhouse and like a new library and animal care future growth. The plan consists of Instead, the city raised its tax rate by in 2011 Bloomberg Businessweek horror used to be the lowest type of campus, reducing the commercial specific goals and strategies and is 6.5 percent, laid off 46, cut pay and ranked Irving as one of its Top 50 catharsis. permitting process or decreasing the based on input from Irving residents forced furloughs. The neighboring “Best Places to Live.” The next day, I started the morn- amount of time to repair potholes. and City council. The strategic plan city just recently announced it was From the Chamber’s perspec- ing’s interviews off to an easy start, restoring employee compensation tive, the City of Irving is doing a a nice looking couple wearing jeans to 2008 levels. tremendous job. By working together and t-shirts. He had long hair, and Dear Editor: las County Hospital District, the City Another city in North Texas is we have a community that continues they had a slightly offbeat vibe but In 1971 while serving in the of Irving, Dallas County Community considering implementing a hir- to attract new business, focuses on nothing you wouldn’t see at Star- Texas Legislature, I along with the College District, the multiple Inde- ing ban on smokers because it says economic development and is well bucks. When asked why she liked entire Dallas County Delegation pendent School Districts that divide smokers claim more sick days and positioned for the future. horror movies, Rachael responded, voted in favor of a new Chapter 54 of the acres, and DCURD. If DCURD incur higher health insurance costs. Source: Greater Irving-Las Colinas “Being scared, suspense. It’s crazy to the Texas Water Code, which section had not been created, the 3,500 If it does, it will be the first city in the Chamber of Commerce See FRIGHTMARE, Page 5 authorized the creation of Municipal acres would still be flood plain with Utility Districts in Texas. Dallas a nominal value, there would be no County Municipal Utility District Urban Center, no La Villita, no Nei- #1 (“the District”) was the first such man Marcus and the balance of the Dr. Saima Rashid, MD District created in Texas [converted Las Colinas Development’s 12,000 in 1983 by the Texas Legislature to acres would not have developed at Joining Dr. Sharon Cebik’s Internal Medicine a Special Law District and renamed anywhere near the scale it has with Dallas County Utility and Reclama- the total Las Colinas Development Practice at the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving tion District (DCURD)]. representing approximately one- The District’s initial authoriza- third of the City of Irving’s total as- ✦ Graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women tion was approved by the Irving City sessed valuation. ✦ Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Council and the Texas Water Com- Without the vision, courage, mission. The District encompassed integrity, and intelligence of Ben Car- ✦ Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi approximately 3,500 acres of primar- penter, his Chief Lieutenant David H. ily flood plain land owned by Mr. Ben Brune, the current and former Mem- Carpenter. bers of the DCURD Board, General The first series of bonds issued Manager Jacky L. Knox and Chief Call today to schedule in 1973 by DCURD was for $12.5 mil- Financial Officer and Tax Collector lion dollars. The total assessed value Kenneth R. Heffley, the DCURD an appointment! 972-253-4265 of the land was $14 million dollars. support staff, and the wisdom and 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 350, Irving, TX 75061 The bonds were purchased through foresight of the Irving City Council a negotiated sale engineered by the in supporting and approving DCURD legendary Decker Jackson, President and the Las Colinas development, of First Southwest Company, a long- the City of Irving would not be what time friend of Ben Carpenter’s. First it is today and what it will be in the Constance Q. Zhou, MD Southwest Company is the current future. There can be “no doubt” about financial advisor for the City of Irving. the tremendous benefits that the City Specialist in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery The proceeds from the bonds were of Irving, its citizens, and the citizens used for constructing Lake Carolyn, of our entire North Texas area have ✦ Medical Degree in Otolaryngology from University of Texas building levees and taking the 3,500 received as the result of carrying for- Southwestern Medical School, 2006 acres out of the flood plain. ward Ben Carpenter’s dream. ✦ The 2011 certified value Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of DCURD’s 3,500 acres ifs Yours very truly, ✦ Joined the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving, October 2011 $2,094,489,222. That is the value John F. Boyle, Jr. on the tax rolls of Dallas County, Dal- Irving Citizen for 48 Years ✦ Bilingual: English and Chinese

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Life Rolls On/They Will Skate Again and Baylor Institute for Rehabilita- tion to offer a unique skating clinic on May 5. Dozens of participants came from throughout the Metroplex – as young as four; as old as boomer. “I’m 59,” said Lois West, a for- mer figure skater who now lives in Fort Worth. “After three neurosur- geries, I was in a power wheelchair. One of my friends said it was making FRANFORIRVING! Elect Fran Bonilla for Irving City Council Place 4 a prisoner of me; and more or less goaded me into starting to use a Photo by John Starkey I am deeply committed to bringing a manual chair. City and event officials welcome participants to a wheelchair • •fair, experienced• • voice• to• my tenure• • “Since then, I’ve participated skating clinic held at the Lively Pointe Skate Park. in all kinds of sports in the chair – • on• City •Council. • I will • make • • • rugby, water-skiing, and now this. “ brain injury. Well, he saw a bunch recreation; it’s building the sense that decisions with common sense and Susan Mahoney is a board mem- of quadriplegics out there doing they can go to school, they can work. • •respond • with • wisdom • on • each •issue. • ber for RISE. Five years ago a drunk things that he wasn’t doing. So all of “They see other people in chairs driver left her in a chair. Prior to that, a sudden he started pushing himself and think, ‘Oh, if he can do it, I can • 214-674-1165• • • • • • • she had been a paramedic. a little harder. It helped build his do it.’” www.franforirving.com “At first it’s tough to get used confidence. Learn more at www.riseadven- [email protected] • •Pol Ad paid for by •Fran Bonilla for Irving• City Council Campaign• • Jo Ann Goin,• Treasurer • • to what your new life is going to be,” “A lot of what we do is not just tures.org. Political ad paid for by Fran Bonilla for Irving City Council campaign Mahoney said. “But your find these • • • • • • • • groups and events, and you realize you can do everything anybody else does. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime, to have Life Rolls On/They VOTE TODAY Will Skate Again come out here,” she said of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation subsidiary. “It’s Proven Experience. an inspiration to keep people active. “We get everybody helmeted Dedicated to our Community. and padded, they sign some waiv- ers and they can participate right ● Six years of IISD Board service, in their chair. We call this a team with both State and National training sport, because the family is involved, to get kids out. Everybody can do ● Served as IISD Board President, IMPORTANT GOALS: something. “ Vice-President and Secretary ● Those who face the rest of their Support teachers lives in a chair – they’re known as ● PTA member and community volunteer ● Increase the Graduation Rate end-users – rely on equipment such ● Married for 28 years ● as a well-designed, lightweight chair Academic success that accommodates the moves of ● Working mother of 4; 3 Irving ISD for every student their sports. Participants pointed to graduates and one current student titanium construction and cambered ● E ective nancial management ● wheels, with more than a few sport- Longtime taxpaying resident and planning ing custom paint jobs and bling. ● College graduate Endorsed by: They can even point to their own celebrity who attended the event to organize some of the exercises. Aaron ALERIE ONES “Wheelz” Fotheringham makes a liv- V J 4 VoteForValerie.com ing as a professional adaptive skater Re-Elect for Irving ISD School Board PLACE and was on hand to show some carv- Pol. Adv. paid for by Valerie Jones Campaign, 3942 Buckingham Dr. Irving TX 75038; James W. Filbeck Jr. Treasurer ing and invite participants to drop into a bowl. His accomplishments include landing the first-ever wheel- chair backflip and double backflip. “I was born with spina bifida,” said Wheelz, 20. “I always saw the wheelchair as a toy, you know? Peo- JOEJOE PUTNAMPUTNAM ple would be sorry for me and they’d say, ‘Aw, you’re in a wheelchair; you can’t do this or that.’ And I’d say, ‘I’m on wheels! If anything, it’s easier!’ I for City Council — District 4 always thought of the wheelchair as something positive. “So I began doing skateboard- type tricks. I was my own competi- ◆ A Strong Advocate for South Irving tion. Whenever I landed one trick, I’d try to do something else, because I get bored pretty quick. ◆ “Maybe I can change the stereo- Qualied, Experienced types about people on chairs. Show people we can flip out. It’s cool to see more and more people doing it. “ ◆ That’s the point, according to Proven Leadership Chris Goad who serves as their Direc- tor of Development for RISE. “I believe so much in what they ◆ Independent, Responsible, Committed do,” he said. “All their programs are free, and they’re really touching lives. “”We’re involved with Scottish Rite Hospitals to reach out – also Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, the MDA, Spina Bifida organizations, MS organizations. We’re focusing JOE PUTNAM is the candidate who will provide on everybody, but we really want to focus on the kids. Get them into the programs, and then they’ll stay active the most e ective representation for South Irving into adulthood. “We have one kid that came out to our wheelchair rugby program – he was a paraplegic with a spinal cord injury and also a traumatic Pol. Ad. Paid By Joe Putnam Campaign, 1505 Phillip Court, Irving, Texas 75060 www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER May 12, 2012 Page 7

billions of additional tax base dollars which would have been pledged to Finance plan for the City,” said Weinstein’s report. pay taxable bonds the City will no Continued from Page 1 The report goes on to caution that longer issue under the new proposal. it is unlikely this development will LCG and TDI would have maximum ago and I have been in business here materialize unless the Las Colinas of six months to fund and close the in Irving since 1980. The IEC is the Urban Center is perceived as a more transaction after the City receives its best way to complete Mr. Carpenter’s vibrant locale. investment grade bond rating. vision of making the Urban Center a The report also states that an im- “TDI executives have decades of place to live, work and play.” provement in the City’s commercial experience raising funds for projects “The introduction of TDI, with property tax base would potentially throughout the United States, and af- its top notch executive team and reduce property tax rates by 10 to ter meeting with investment bankers decades of experience in Irving, has 15 percent. and potential investors, are confident already led to great strides in moving Under the new proposal the City they can raise the necessary financing the IEC forward,” said Margulies. would retire its bond debt based on for this proposal,” said Margulies. “TDI is actively involved in the IEC income from the 2 percent Hotel Oc- “The biggest risk for Irving is and has been a vital contributor on cupancy Tax plus City and State sales letting this opportunity fall by the a number of important fronts in- tax rebates and a rebate of the City’s wayside and having the Irving Con- cluding: restaurant leasing, naming portion of the IEC mixed beverage vention Center operate on a stand- rights, food and beverage conces- tax, which are already dedicated to alone basis. This new proposal takes sions and on-site entertainment and the IEC. TDI’s investment will be into account many concerns that promotion. repaid from operating revenues from have been expressed about the IEC “TDI and LCG are working the IEC. The City will be requested while providing an opportunity to get closely with the City Staff to continue to repeal the Parking Tax and Ad- the dirt moving on the IEC sooner.” progress on the IEC and address missions Tax it previously passed, Source: Las Colinas Group issues necessary to proceed in a businesslike manner. TDI asked for meetings with the City Manager and Mayor, as well as key City Council Members, to explain the new financ- ing plan and the progress that is be- ing made on key elements of the IEC.” TDI opened an Entertainment Center Discovery Center at its offices at 600 East Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 1800 in Irving to showcase the IEC to interested community leaders, residents and business partners. “This project remains vital to the city’s economic development and commercial tax base,” said Page. “Other cities are growing while Irving’s commercial development is stagnant.” Irving is lagging in commercial development primarily because of a lack of amenities in the Urban Center, which caused reduced oc- cupancy rates and lower commercial valuations for the buildings there. Without commercial development, the tax burden falls more heavily on homeowners. “The Urban Center is a critical component of the future success of Las Colinas and the City of Irving,” said Bernard L. Weinstein, who pre- pared an economic impact study of the IEC for LCG. Subscribe “When fully developed, the to the Irving vacant land in the Urban Center Rambler will support thousands of additional 214-676-1145 / [email protected] residents and daytime workers and Page 8 May 12, 2012 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Hollywood’s latest vampire sucks Dark Shadows the 1700s only to therapist (Helena Bonham Carter) There is much in that decade to poke and smoking. Parents should be con- Rated: PG-13 be released again who is there for her troubled nephew fun at and the movie shines when cerned when it comes to any member In the Olympics, we had the in the 1970s; still (Gulliver McGrath). In order to save doing that. The rest of the time it is a under the age of 16. Though never dream team when it came to bas- a vampire. He the family business Barnabas must monster mash of Barnabas and the gratuitous it is certainly a bit much ketball. In Hollywood, there are a finds his fam- wage war against the very witch (Eva witch that can’t have him. for those new to the teenage years. couple of “dream teams” as well. One ily estate and Green) who put the spell on him and The main issue is that though Plus there is the element of sorcery, of those is made up of Johnny Depp, dysfunctional drove his family to ruins. the film is superb to look at it doesn’t blood sucking vampires, witches and Tim Burton, and Helena Bonham relatives to be in This has director Tim Burton’s have enough humor or creative spells. So do with that what you will. Carter. They are back this time in a need of not only fingerprints all over it. His set design dialogue. All the characters are one I wanted to love this film since I rendition of the long running 60’s Matt financial help and signature graphics make this dimensional and fairly cliché. After am a huge fan of Depp and Burton. TV series, Dark Shadows. Mainly Mungle but a little fam- a must see for fans. The look and a few scenes you sort of want more. Sadly it left me bored. I would cer- it is just an excuse for Depp to dress ily counseling as styling is very similar to Sleepy Hol- Plus the writing is far from unique. tainly recommend it as a renter; I am funny and walk around in a strange MUNGLE well. low, though the story is not nearly as The predictable moments are eye just not sure it is worth the box office stupor. But we love when he does ON MOVIES The current strong. This tale rides bareback on a rolling and a majority of the thunder ticket price. I give it 2.5 out of 5 jive that, so it is ok. matriarch (Mi- few silly characters and Depp’s ability is stolen in the trailer. talking disco balls. It just didn’t quite Barnabas Collins (Depp) is chelle Pfeiffer) is trying to cope with to perform. It needed more though. Dark Shadows is rated PG-13 shake my groove thang. from a well-to-do family in Maine. her angst-filled daughter (Chloë The solid moments are when Barn- for comic horror violence, sexual Review copyright 2012 Mungleshow When he is cursed to be a Vampire Grace Moretz), money hungry hubby abas is trying to acclimate himself content, some drug use, language Productions. Used by Permission. by a scorned lover he goes to sleep in (Jonny Lee Miller), and a live in to the 1900s and especially the 70s. 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The public input sessions will be set for 7 p.m. May 24, 2012, 7 p.m., Gerald Edelman, M.D., Ph.D. June 7, 2012 and 7 p.m. June 21, 2012 at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Additional public comments on the budget will be scheduled Joins the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving! for August/September time frame. Specialist in Oncology and Hematology The city’s budget year begins October 1. ✦ Graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine LEGAL NOTICE ✦ Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS - PROPOSED with a subspecialty in Medical Oncology ZONING CHANGES CITY OF IRVING PLANNING ✦ Principal Investigator at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL ✦ Has served the Irving Community since 1991 Public hearings are held to consider applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Irving, Texas for the properties described herein:

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ZONING CASE ZC11-0022: Approximately 7.762 acres at 4440 W. Airport Freeway Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D. The request is to rezone the property from S-P-1 (Detailed Site Plan) for Hotel and related uses including R-AB (Restaurant with Specializing in Family Practice Alcoholic Beverages) and S-P-1 for Site Identification Sign to S-P-1 for Hotel and R-AB (Restaurant with Alcoholic Beverages) to reduce ✦ University of Illinois College of Medicine the acreage, number of rooms and parking. James Scholar Program for Independent Study All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearings and express their opinions on the zoning change request. Written ✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, Illinois response for the record may also be submitted to: Department of Family Medicine and Community Health City of Irving – Development Services, 825 W. Irving ✦ Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians Blvd., Irving, TX 75060. ✦ The application is on file for public review in Development Services Fluent in English and Telugu it! SellBuy it! Rent at the address listed above during normal business hours. For additional information, please contact the Development Services at 972-721-2424. Please reference the case number when requesting MEDICAL Call today to schedule Irving information. and Rambler SURGICAL an appointment! 972-253-4343 This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are CLINIC of Classifieds available. Requests for interpretation services or assistive hearing IRVING 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061 (972) 870-1992 devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance. www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER May 12, 2012 Page 9 FUN & GAMES

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American Legion Post #218 Heritage Park Building 215 Main St. Downtown Irving 3rd Thursday of each month. Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878

Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Put a Paw print in your heart Community Bible Church and a best friend at home! 2301 Texas Drive Friends of The Irving Theater The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Hi, my name is Greater Irving Republicans Ladybird. I am Meets the first Tues. each month an awesome @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. looking 1-and-a-half Irving Amateur Radio Club year old Fourth Thurday of the month cream-colored Siamese mix. I 7:30 to 9 PM was rescued Senter Park East from another 4140 Valley View Ln. 228 Chamberlain Hello, my name is Bambi, and I am shelter, so I Irving, Texas 75038 www.irvingarc.org about 3 months old. I was lucky and can't wait to rescued from another shelter. While have a home of my own with loving 972-721-7788 Irving AMBUCS everyone here is very nice, I would people to care for me. I am a very www.dfwhumane.com Thursday at 11:30am really like a home to call my own. I sweet, loving young lady. Like my OPEN: New Panda Cafe have alot of energy and would love to namesake — Lady Bird Johnson — I West Hwy 183 service rd. find someone to play with. And am here to spread love and beauty Tuesday - Friday afterwards we could lounge around throughout the world. Please come by 11am-6pm Irving Garden & Arts enjoying the day. Come by and visit! and let me charm you! Saturday 10am – 5pm 2nd Thursday, 10am Irving Garden & Arts Building Come adopt a new family member today! 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 If you can’t adopt, please donate! Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 Every Wed. @ Los Lupes In the Irving Mall

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.

Metroplex Glass Club Third Tues. each month 7-9 p.m. Irving Garden & Arts Bldg. For more info call 972-986-2990

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. Page 10 May 12, 2012 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Magazine names three IISD high schools among country’s top performers Three high schools from Irving Indepen- this elite group of high schools,” said Irving character. Irving High School has 87 percent zations in the world. AIR implemented U.S. dent School District received the Silver Badge ISD Superintendent Dr. Dana Bedden. “It minority enrollment, Singley 86 percent and News’s comprehensive rankings methodology, Award from U.S. News and World Report for demonstrates the commitment of our students, MacArthur 79 percent. which is based on the principles that a great being named among the country’s top perform- teachers and administrators, all working with “The goal is to provide a clear, unbiased high school must serve all of its students well, ing high schools. families to achieve academic excellence and picture of how well public schools serve all of not just those who are college-bound, and that it MacArthur and Irving High Schools, along equity for all.” their students - from the highest achieving to must be able to produce measurable outcomes. with Jack E. Singley Academy, all received the The high schools competed against more the lowest achieving - in preparing them to A three-step process determined the Best “Best High School 2012 Silver Badge,” and than 22,000 high schools in 49 states and the demonstrate proficiency in basic skills as well High Schools. The first two steps ensured that Singley also won a “Most Connected” award. District of Columbia. Many of the top-ranked as readiness for college-level work,” according the schools serve all students well, using state Singley was ranked among the top 4 percent schools screen and select individual students to the U.S. News press release. proficiency tests as the benchmarks. For those of high schools in the country while MacArthur based on academic qualifications. Irving and To produce the rankings, U.S. News joined schools that made it past the first two steps, a and Irving were both ranked among the top MacArthur high schools take all students within with the Washington, D.C.-based American third step assessed the degree to which schools 7.6 percent. their geographic zones, and Singley bases its Institutes for Research (AIR), one of the largest prepare students for college-level work. “We are extremely proud to be among enrollment on a lottery to maintain its diverse behavioral and social science research organi- Source: Irving ISD

For the past decade, HPS has schools are designated T-STEM (Tex- Harmony public schools named best in the nation provided students living in under- as Science, Technology, Engineering Three Harmony Public Schools “As the 2011-2012 academic year careers and life.” served communities the opportunity and Mathematics) academies. (HPS) high schools were recently comes to an end, we are thrilled at In 2011, HPS was ranked among to excel academically in a rigorous, “We are very proud of the teach- named to U.S. News & World Re- this national recognition and what is the best performing schools in the small-classroom environment. With ers and students who helped us port’s “Best High Schools 2012 says about not just these three cam- nation, making Newsweek’s list of 100 percent of HPS seniors graduat- achieve this prestigious national Rankings” list. puses, but all of our campuses and “Best High Schools in America.” ing, and 100 percent of those apply- ranking,” Tarim said, “and we look Harmony Science Academy, students across Texas,” said HPS Su- This year, the Harmony schools on ing to college being accepted, HPS forward to further expanding the Harmony Science Academy-Dallas perintendent Dr. Soner Tarim. “Har- the U.S. News & World Report list has earned a reputation for providing Harmony network of schools in Texas and Harmony Science Academy- mony’s recognition by U.S. News & ranked as follows: a distinct, high-quality education, to provide parents a range of options North Austin all landed a spot on the World Report further validates the Harmony Science Academy, complemented by other skills needed for their children’s education.” 2012 rankings. These schools are part importance of our science, technol- Gold medal ranking at #309 to succeed in life. Today, 17 Harmony Source: Harmony Public Schools of Harmony’s 36-campus network ogy and math-focused curriculum, Harmony Science Academy- of K-12 college preparatory charter and it confirms that we are providing Dallas, Silver Medal ranking at #554 schools, serving more than 21,000 students with an education that will Harmony Science Academy- Texas students. prepare them for success in college, North Austin, Bronze Medal OBITUARIES

Alma Louella Baker those he loved and especially his sweet grandchildren. He had a passion for cars and was in the automotive repair Alma Louella Baker, 95, of Irving since 1946, passed business. Survivors include, wife Maria Garcia; daughter, away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in her residence at the Adriana Garcia; sons, Steven Garcia, Daniel Garcia and Emeritus retirement Community, surrounded by her Brian Garcia; mother, Celia Garcia; sisters, Leti Herrera loving family and friends. She was and Ana Rodriguez; brothers, Salvador Garcia and Ig- born November 6, 1916 in Hunt nacio Garcia; grandchildren, Anthony, Arianna, Robert County, Texas to parents Barney B. and Abigail. Funeral Services were Tuesday, May 8th at and Stella F. Clark Barron. Alma, Chism-Smith Funeral Home. or MeeMaw, as she became known in recent years, was a housewife, Susan Lee Hagolin mother, and culinary wizard. She was an accomplished seamstress Susan Lee Hagolin, age 54, of Midlothian, TX passed and worked many hours plying her away Wednesday, May 2, 2012. She was born in Dayton, talents in the family’s home at 1003 Harlan in Irving. Ohio to William and Mary Jo Theiss. She graduated from Alma and Wallace were married in 1934 and first moved Midlothian High before attending Flight Attendant Train- to Irving in 1946. They built the home on Harlan in ing School to become a Flight Attendant with Braniff In- 1949, and it was the Baker family home for the next 5 ½ ternational Airlines. She later went on to pursue a career decades. She was a member and founding force of First in sales with Radio Relay and NCH. She is preceded in Baptist Church of Irving and also the Bible Survey Class. death by her father, William Theiss and sister, Kathleen Alma was also a member of Order of Eastern Star, 777, of Churchill. Survivors include mother, Mary Jo Theiss; Grand Prairie. She is preceded in death by her husband sisters, Jamie Hamsch and Carol Wooley; brother, Rob- of more than 54 years, Wallace Wendell Baker, daughter ert Theiss; son, Matthew Hagolin; daughter, Stephanie Ileeta Baker Watson, and sister Bonnie Maroney. Survi- Pacheco and husband Brian; grandchildren, Brooke, vors include her daughter Luquitta Fisher and husband Aubrey and Emma Pacheco. Funeral Arrangements by Bill of The Colony; granddaughters Danna Oxford, Ro- Chism Smith Funeral Home. bie Dodson, Candace Gilbert, and Natalee Watson; and great grandchildren Peyton Oxford, Logan and Cameron Beatriz Marin Gilbert, and Owen, Ellie, and Rosamund Dodson. A & Cremation Services third Gilbert child is due to arrive in September. Funeral Beatriz Marin, age 50, of Irving passed away on May services were held at 10:30 AM Friday, May 11, 2012 at 1, 2012. She was born October 29, 1961 in Monterrey, First Baptist Church in Irving with Rev. John Durham Mexico to Alfonso and Maria Gurrero. Beatriz is survived A preferred and Pastor Jonathan Dodson officiating. Burial followed by husband, Jesus Marin; 2 sons, Jesus Marin Jr., and LifeLegacy provider at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations Aaron Marin; daughter, Aziel Marin; and 7 grandchildren. may be made to The University of Texas MD Anderson Funeral Services were Saturday, May 5th at Chism-Smith 403 South Britain Rd., Cancer Center, Leukemia & Myeloma Dept., P.O. Box Funeral Home. Irving TX 75060 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 in memory of Alma Baker www.chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 and Ileeta Watson, or Odyssey Hospice, 5440 Harvest Hill Deborah Lynn Robertson Rd., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75230. Arrangements made by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Deborah Lynn Robertson, age 49, of Euless, TX passed away from Inflammatory Breast Cancer on Jesse Joe Cantu Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was born December 5, 1962 in Zambia, Africa. Survivors include husband, Gordon Jesse Joe Cantu passed away on Wednesday, April Forbes Robertson of Zambia; sisters, Sherri Lyon and 25, 2012. He was born on April 28, 1946 in Waxahachie, Sharon Lyon Boyd; siblings, Darren, Brandon, Sean and TX to Lee and Trinidad Flores and was the baby boy of Amanda Cummings of Zimbabwe and the UK. In Lieu of seven children. He married the love of his life, Georgia flowers the family ask that donations be made to either Castillo on September 13, 1974 in Dallas, Texas. He was the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation, at www. preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Cantu, parents the ibcnetwork.org or the Lancaster WildLife Trust, Founder Continuing Lee and Trinidad Flores, and sister Virgie Mojica. Jesse email: [email protected]. A Memorial Service will recently retired from Owens & Minor in December of be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12th at Chism-Smith The Tradition 2011. Jesse enjoyed working, watching baseball, praising Funeral Home. God at church every Sunday, and the general camaraderie “The Right Choice of visiting with family members and friends. His sense Mary Alice Scott of humor, tremendous work ethic, and general love for for Over 54 Years.” life will be sorely missed. Jesse is survived by daughters Mary Alice Scott, age 93 of Irving, Texas passed away Veronica Guerra, Rachel Lopez, and Suzanne Carrillo on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was born on Dec. 3, 1918 in and her husband Leonel Carrillo; his grandchildren Sara Abbyville, KS to Charles and Daisy Palmer. Mary married 972-254-4242 and Romeo Garcia, Jessica Carrillo, Misty Jacobo, Dani- Albert Earl Scott “Scotty” on Dec. 3, 1945 in Wichita, KS, www.brownmem.com elle Jacobo, Marissa Guerra, Melina Carrillo, Gabriela he preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2004. Survivors in- Ben F. Brown Guerra; great grandchildren Juliet Garcia and Azlynn clude, daughter, Marijo Bernard and husband Tom; sons, Guerra; brothers, Lee Flores, Frank Flores; sisters Vera John Scott, Earl Scott, Jr. and wife Connie; brothers, Clar- Director in Charge Gary Westerman Moreno, Tencha Ayala, and Lala Briones; and a host of ence and Willard Palmer; grandchildren, Jennifer Salyer, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services Kimberly Fusselman, Cory Scott, Todd Scott, Trey Scott, Owned and Operated by were Monday, April 30th at Chism-Smith Funeral Home. Nathan Bernard, Jordan Bernard; great-grandchildren, Molly, Scotty, Adrian, Carly, Dakota, Taylor, Kyle, Shane Jeanne Brown & The Brown Family Jose Luis Garcia and Cody. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 14th from 6-8 pm at Chism-Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Jose Luis Garcia, age 48 of Irving, Texas passed Services will be 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 15th at Beltine Obituaries: To have an obituary notice printed in the Irving Rambler, please away on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Jose enjoyed life, with Road Church of Christ in Irving with interment following contact Tammy Pompa at 972-870-1992 or [email protected] or mail to The his good sense of humor and surrounded himself with at DFW National Cemetery. Irving Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, Texas 75017; Re: Obituaries. Fees may apply.

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Incredible Viewing Experience! Family Fun Activities begin at 7:30 pm! Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Bounce House! Clowns! Games andMore, allsupervisedby theIrving YMCA! 5201 N. O’Connor Blvd., Suite 100 | Irving, TX 75039 | www.irvingchamber.com Admission: Only $2 per person or $5 a Family Inexpensive Concessions On-Site! Even Exchange Schedule for Saturday Moonlight Movies: May 12: Godzilla May 19: Robinson Crusoe On Mars May 26: Island of the Blue Dolphins June 2: Old Yeller June 9: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs June 16: Swiss Family Robinson June 23: Jason and the Argonauts June 30: The Wizard of Oz

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Voters to elect three Irving City Council members May 12 GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED Irving voters will cast votes for are Phil Riddle, a retired firefighter; Election Day television coverage AIRPORT FRWY (183) City Council Places 4, 6 and 8 at the Fran Bonilla, a real estate profes- will begin at 7 p.m. on ICTN 1 (Time PIONEER polls on Election Day, May 12, from sional; and Joe Putnam, an attorney. Warner Ch. 16, Verizon Ch. 30 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Place 6 candidates are Brad M. www.ictn.tv). THUR 12 Any resident who is a registered LaMorgese, an attorney, and William On Election Day, residents must IN MAVIS All Makes and Models voter may vote for Place 8. Places 4 “Bill” Mahoney, also an attorney vote at designated polling places. For LOOP BRI TA O’CONNO R MacAR Collision Repair & and 6 are single-member districts Candidates seeking election polling locations, district map and RAILROAD and only registered voters living in for the Place 8 seat are Tom Spink, complete candidate applications, Refinishing Specialists the respective districts may vote for an insurance agency principal, and visit www.cityofirving.org or call the IRVING BLVD. these candidates. Richard H. Stopfer, a retired auto City Secretary’s Office at 972-721- 404 Mavis, Irving Texas 75061 972-438-8525 Those vying for the Place 4 seat consultant. 2493. Advocacy center Continued from Page 1 know different sides of our commu- nity this way. The more partnerships you can get, the better off you are.” Kala Patel had a role in publiciz- ing this year’s Walk. “We had a billboard on the highway,” Patel said, “and we had a lot more Internet usage so our people would spread the word to their friends. That was important because we changed the timing this year – May rather than September, so the weather would not be so hot.” “Because we are part of Irving, connecting with the community here is important to us.” Deepen Patel explained that BAPS Charities was formed ten years ago to respond to communities suf- fering from natural disasters. “For instance,” she said, “when Hurricane Katrina struck in New Or- leans, our volunteers were on the spot in less than two hours, serving hot meals for everyone and trying to find places for people to stay. The same thing in India when the earthquake struck the state of Gujarat (in 2001). “It goes back to our culture and our religion, and the inspiration of our guru, Pramukh Swami Maharaj. We’re built on tolerance and helping one another; loving one another.” That spirit led the group to partner with Irving for the first time to sponsor a tree-planting in honor of Earth Day. “We’re taught that cleanliness is godliness from an early age,” said Kinnari Upadhyaya, BAPS Charities Media Coordinator. “The earth is made up of all vital elements,” added Kala Patel. “We regard it as sacred.”

Rigorously question current, inadequate funding for the Entertainment Center & favor private funding!

Have taken no money from private developers, special interest groups, or unions & owe their loyalty to Irving Citizens.

Will deal fairly with personnel problems without caving to union pressure.

Have the education, proven experience, and willingness to dig Irving out of its current debt crisis by cutting spending.

Will insist that all contracts henceforth give the city full audit rights.

Dedicated to establishing an ethics policy for the council, employees, and those who do business with the city.

Have plans and solutions and will work toward solving our current water problems.

Have strong desires to rid the city of million dollar consultants and any other contracts that are not necessary.

Favor full audits of current major projects and complete bidding process for future projects.

Have no conflicts voting on any issues before the council and agree if any arise to recuse themselves.

Agree that Public/Private partnerships are NOT in the best interest of the citizens.

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