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Candidates’ opinions Obituaries Page 10 Movies Page 5 HIS WEE Page 4 and 11 Police Page 2 TK Puzzles Page 9 The AirHogs are coming By Jess Paniszczyn cry baby, millionaires? These mys- major league teams, one of the afraid of messing up their new way to create a stadium for the Is the Great American Pastime teries are part of the legacy left to cures for the sport might be found manicure or latest hairstyle. AirHogs. A professional minor still great if most families can’t fans who can only wonder what in AA play. Offering inexpensive, Just a few minutes outside of league baseball team that is part afford it? How did the baseball go happened to their sport. clean, family entertainment, AA Irving on a piece of property lo- of the American Association of from creating heroes for children While there may be no clear players often play like they love the cated between Lone Star Park and Independent Professional Baseball, to emulate, to creating star struck, cut answers for today’s modern game, rather than like they are Nokia Theater, building is under- the AirHogs, promises to bring ex- citement and accessibility back to the sport. “The level of play is consid- ered AA,” Dave Burke, the AirHogs general manager, said. “You’ll have a lot of guys who played in the majors and in AAA, who will be playing on this team. This is also another avenue for players to get noticed by major league baseball scouts and to reach the majors. Any team can come in and pick up our ballplayers. The possibility of that happening is very strong. Currently in the American Association there have been 50 ballplayers who used to play in this league who are now playing in the major leagues. “We offer family fun entertain- ment at a reasonable price. You can purchase a ticket to a game for as See BASEBALL, Page 3

Construction continues on the AirHogs’ new stadium just south of Irving, which is designed to look like an airplane hanger. Tanger to build upscale outlet center in the Texas Stadium Redevelopment Area Provided by Leslie Snipes of busy State Highway 114 and Colinas Urban Center, the Irving the Tanger Brand of great outlet Irving will welcome area residents Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Loop 12 and will be the first ma- Convention Center and the Dallas/ shopping to the Irving/Dallas/Fort and visitors with an upscale col- Inc. recently announced its plans jor project planned for the Texas Fort Worth Airport. Tanger re- Worth, Texas market,” Stanley K. lection of 90 brand name and de- to build an upscale outlet shopping Stadium Redevelopment Area. cently entered into a Purchase and Tanger, Chairman and Chief Ex- signer outlet stores where they can center in Irving, its third in the The site is also adjacent to the Sale Agreement with the Univer- ecutive Officer of Tanger Factory shop and save direct from the state. The new, 380,000 square foot upcoming DART light rail line sity of Dallas for the center’s 50 Outlet Centers, Inc, said. “This is manufacturer. The center’s mod- Tanger center will be strategically (and station stop) connecting acre site. a tremendous opportunity for us to ern design will feature a shopper located at the North West quadrant downtown Dallas to the Las “We are very excited to bring expand our portfolio of brand friendly racetrack layout that will named outlet centers. As we begin function as an open air shopping the pre-leasing stage of this center with both covered and un- project, we anticipate that response covered walkways. Landscaped RanchviewRanchview HighHigh SchoolSchool receivesreceives Inter-Inter- from our retail partners will be very courtyards, architectural details positive.” See OUTLET, Page 12 The Tanger Outlet Center in nationalnational BaccalaureateBaccalaureate authorizationauthorization The Irving Rambler The International Baccalaureate their commitment to the from other countries and cultures. Organization (IBO) authorized Ranchview students and to this “The IB Diploma Programme P.O. Box 177731 Ranchview High School to offer process. They have prepared and is an exciting opportunity for Irving, TX 75017 the International Baccalaureate trained diligently to offer this in- Ranchview High School. Univer- (IB) Diploma Programme. novative opportunity to Ranchview sities and colleges from around the Ranchview successfully completed High School,” Dr. Annette T. Grif- world recognize the IB Diploma as the two-year authorization process fin, superintendent of schools, a premier high school diploma,” including a feasibility study and a said. David Hicks, principal of school visit. The feasibility study The IB Diploma Programme Ranchview High School, said. included an in-depth analysis of is a rigorous two-year curriculum Ranchview High School is the philosophy and curriculum, and for students for juniors and seniors. only C-FB ISD high school autho- identified the resources Ranchview The Diploma Programme prepares rized to offer the IB Diploma needed to deliver it. students for college by encourag- Programme, therefore, students in Irving Rambler $0.25 “The IB Diploma Programme ing them to: the program from across the dis- at Ranchview High School is an Ask challenging questions trict may transfer to Ranchview in opportunity for our students to Learn how to learn order to participate in the Diploma learn an extremely rigorous cur- Develop a strong sense of their own Programme. For more information riculum and prepare at high levels Identity and culture about Ranchview’s IB Diploma for college. I am so proud of the Develop the ability to communi- Programme, contact Ranchview teachers and staff for cate with and understand people [email protected]. Page 2 March 13, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler DiamondsDiamonds inin thethe RoughRough rewardsrewards youthyouth whowho buildbuild charactercharacter plaplayingying baseballbaseball

Provided by Katie Heldstab and America – by explaining how York Yankees. their goals – even if that is simply to create the best-possible lawns – Playing baseball builds self- playing baseball helped them build “Building and relying on char- having a better field on which to or baseball fields.” confidence in youth and teaches The Power Within to overcome acter is often the key to success on play. Kids, ages 7-14, can enter the them the value of hard work. challenges on or off the field. and off the field,” he said. “Dia- “Briggs & Stratton is proud to Diamonds in the Rough contest Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a Kids are encouraged to share monds in the Rough helps kids rec- reward kids who use lessons from through March 23. Nineteen win- manufacturer of gasoline engines their story through a video, essay ognize that the self-reliance and playing baseball to shine as young ners from select cities will win for outdoor power equipment, is or photos. The grand prize winner can-do spirit they learn through people,” Anita Fisher, marketing $5,000 and lawn equipment pow- celebrating its 100th anniversary by will win $10,000 to help maintain baseball can help them overcome communications manager, Briggs ered by Briggs & Stratton for main- teaming with baseball great Tino their home baseball field and a trip their most difficult challenges.” & Stratton, said. “Beyond being taining their home field. One na- Martinez to find stories that bring for four to New York to attend a In four years of sponsoring baseball fans, we know our cus- tional “MVP Winner” will also be this important idea to life. Yankees game. Diamonds in the Rough, Briggs & tomers rely on a similar spirit of named from entries. The 2008 Diamonds in the Martinez launched the contest Stratton has donated more than using individual excellence to ac- The 20 winners will compete Rough youth baseball contest chal- today from Legends Field, the $400,000 to youth baseball orga- complish great things. Our en- for the grand prize – $10,000 for lenges kids to inspire their peers – spring training home of the New nizations and helped kids achieve gines, in turn, give them the power their home field and a trip for four to New York to see a Yankees game – which will be determined via an online vote from March 26-April Armed,Armed, dangerousdangerous aggraaggravatedvated robberrobberyy suspectsuspect soughtsought 13. More information, including There have been three aggra- Wednesday and once each on a an entry form and official rules, is vated robbery offenses at conve- Saturday and a Sunday. available at www.briggsdiamonds nient stores/gas stations in the area The suspect is a black male intherough.com. of Carl Road and S.H. 183 in Irv- 5’09"-6’00", wearing a black ski ing and one at S.H. 183 and type mask in each robbery, suspect MacArthur. also wears black fingerless gloves, All four robberies are believed a light blue OLD NAVY hooded Jon’s to have been committed by the type sweat shirt, and blue jeans. same suspect and occurred between There have been no injuries in Upholstery Feb. 24 and March 8. There have any of the hold-ups to date, how- been two robberies at the Fina ever, the suspect displays a black Mart, 1303 E. Grauwyler (at Carl), semi-automatic pistol during the Has MOVED one at the Texaco, 1300 E. 183 (at robberies. He is considered armed Carl), and one at the Chevron lo- and dangerous. If you see him, cated at 1016 W. 183 (SSR at know his identity and/or current call MacArthur). All were committed location contact the police imme- between the hours of 7 a.m. and 1 diately and do not attempt to ap- 972-255-0060 p.m. Two were committed on a prehend him yourself. Put a Paw print in your heart POLICE & FIRE Put a Paw print in your heart Aggravated Assault: 03-03-08 at 4:27 p.m. Irving Fire Department and a best friend at home! Officers were dis- patched to a possible Activity summary Mar 6 - 12, 2008 home invasion in the Irving Fire Department responded to 172 incidents. 2500 block of Dunbar St. A male The precious pets resident was in his garage when The Fire incidents Medical calls an unknown suspect struck him in 53 Miscellaneous Fire 8 Major Accidents at the DFW Hu- the head with and unknown and Rescue Calls 46 Major Medical object. Officers cleared the resi- 3 Structure Fires 13 Heart Attacks 1 Special Operations 19 Difficulty Breathing mane Society dence and found nothing 2 Vehicle Fires 16 Trauma Related missing. Complainant refused would like to 11 CPR Situations treatment by IFD. Comments: bring a lifetime of 02-28: Ambulances went into overload four times. Business Burglary: 03-06-08 at love and happiness into your home!! 2:20 a.m. A witness while sitting Major Accident/ Class A: 03-08- hicle on the property in the 3100 on her balcony saw the offense and 08 at 6:00 p.m. An intoxicated block of spur 482. As the officer called police. Officers responded to driver made an unsafe lane change arrived at the rear drive, a subject the Walgreens in the 10000 block in the 5100 block of west bound exited one vehicle. The vehicle 1611 W, Irving Blvd. of N MacArthur Blvd. and found S.H. 114 and struck another ve- rolled into the push bumper of the that suspects had pried the front hicle. Both vehicles left the road- squad. The subject departed in sec- Irving, Texas 75061 doors and dragged the ATM ma- way and drove onto the service ond vehicle. Officer disregarded chine from Walgreens minutes road where the second vehicle after short pursuit, no injuries were 972-253-3333 prior. The suspects, wearing white managed to stop. The intoxicated reported. Investigation revealed Hours of operation: and black hoodie type jackets were driver’s vehicle continued east- suspect(s) entered the building and in a large white van and left north bound through the parking lot of took vehicle wheels and tires. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11-6 bound into Coppell. Suspects hit the Marriott Hotel where the ve- Saturday 11-5 the Walgreens at MacArthur and hicle struck a light pole and, ulti- Traffic Stop: 03-13-08 at 12:15 Sunday 12-5 Shady Grove the morning prior. mately, the southeast corner of the a.m. An officer observed a silver hotel. The driver’s injuries were and black Dodge Charger travel- Aggravated Robbery: 03-06-08 initially believed to be non-life- ing west bound in the 3400 block A male suspect entered the Lucky threatening; however, after he was of S.H. 183. He conducted a traf- Food Store in the 2800 block of transported to PMH his condition fic stop and made contact with the Come adopt a new North Beltline wielding a knife became critical. Hit-and-Run was driver/defendant. The defendant stabbed both employees while com- notified. was placed under arrest for traffic mitting the robbery. Both victims violations. A search incident to family member today! survive. Patrol officers with the Burglary: 03-08-08 at 11:35 p.m. arrest of his vehicle revealed two assistance of eyewitnesses were Officers were dispatched as private large bags containing 1.80 lbs of If you can’t adopt, please donate! able to apprehend the suspect at a security was watching video of sub- marijuana. nearby restaurant. jects believed to be stripping a ve-

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2008 The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 March 13, 2008 Page 3 BaseballBaseball fansfans looklook totowardswards HoHogg HeaHeavenven Continued from page 1 are a popular theme for these mission, they were the first to vol- sports teams. unteer. They wanted to get up in little as five or six dollars. The “We are going to do some very the air and fly the planes. Eventu- most expensive seat in the house common promotions. We are go- ally, this group of pilots were brag- is $12, and that gets you right on ing to have fireworks every Satur- ging that they wanted to hog all top of the field. The stadium will day evening after the home games. the airtime. After a while, they re- be completed May 1. Opening day Thursday night we will offer dol- ferred to themselves as Air Hogs,” is May 16. We play 48 home games lar beers. Friday nights we’ll do Burke said. throughout the summer. giveaways: hats, t-shirts, umbrel- In addition to naming the “Our radius extends for about las. Every Sunday is Family Sun- team, fans will have an opportu- 10 to 15 miles from here. We ex- day. Before the game, fans can go nity to become an integral part of pect to draw a lot of fans from Irv- out on the field and play a game of the AirHogs. The team is planning ing. The AirHogs will be another catch. Also on Sundays, all the to hold open tryouts for their pub- option for the fans to come out, en- players will be at the front gates lic address sports caster. joy the zany promotions and take welcoming the fans to the stadium “We are going to have open the family for an evening out for a and giving free autographs. tryouts for someone who can bring few bucks.” “In addition to the standard life to the crowd. Minor league Reformed in October of 2005, promotions, we will have a Jessica baseball is known for its festive the American Association cur- Simpson appreciation night, where atmosphere. There is something rently has 10 teams in its league. anyone who comes to the game always going on. The public ad- “The AirHogs will play with wearing a pink, Tony Romo, jer- dress announcer, male or female, other teams in our league like the sey will get in for free. I don’t be- will be someone who will be an Fort Worth Cats, El Paso Diablos lieve in the curse of Jessica integral part of what we are trying and St. Paul Saints. This area is a Simpson, so we are actually going to do. The entire sound system will great place for baseball. With Fort to guarantee a victory that night. be in place by the end of April, so Worth close by, we can create a If the AirHogs don’t win, every- the tryouts will probably be some- friendly rivalry. And the city is one in attendance will receive a time in April. Anyone can come behind it 100 and 10 percent,” Mr. free ticket to a future game. An- out and try. Burke said. other promotion is All Hogs go to “We are looking forward to “As an independent team, I Heaven where one lucky fan will being a part of the community. We am responsible for fielding the win a free funeral. will be a venue where people can whole team and the whole coach- “It may be a little corny, but come and witness more events than ing staff. Our Field Manager this minor league baseball creates just baseball. We will be doing a year will be Pete “Inky” Incaviglia, laughter, and that is our goal. variety from boxing matches, to car a former Texas Ranger.” There is an opportunity for fans shows, to concerts, to even a ro- Promotions designed to amuse and families to come to the stadium deo. You never know. fans and build interest in the team for three hours and forget about “Minor league ball gives Irv- their problems,” he said. ing residents an option for inex- Baseball fans helped name the pensive entertainment. After a 10 The sky’s new team. minute drive, they can be watch- “Grand Prairie has a long, rich ing high quality baseball. Baseball history of aviation. Once they com- the way it used to be played with the limit mitted to building the stadium, we players hustling every play, play- had a name the team contest. In ers signing autographs and being The Irving Rambler honor of the rich aviation history, a part of the community. This is newspaper is hiring! We the name AirHogs won. The Air Irving’s team. Yes, we are located Hogs came about in World War II. in Grand Prairie, but it’s Irving’s are a very cool community There was a group of pilots who team. The AirHogs will make Irv- and we’re looking for a loved to fly. Anytime there was a ing proud,” he said. dedicated outside adver- tising sales professional to join our advertising sales Margaret’s Corner team. Hi Irving! through to make honey is another Sell advertising space This time one of God’s amazing gifts to us. to local businesses to help change is my fa- And how about Royal Jelly and Bee with their advertising vorite. I don’t Pollen? mind getting up Bee pollen is packed with a needs. This is a fun, fast- and going when variety of nutrients and royal jelly paced position that re- it is dark, but is a rich source of vitamin B5, both quires an individual who when it gets dark so early in the have long being used to increase is organized, people-ori- evening it kind spoils my routine. energy output. There is so much ented and willing to work So I am always ready for the more to learn about honey, it is a ‘’spring forward’’, and not so ready great summer project to do with hard in a creative environ- for ‘’ fall back’’ time change... your kids. It is that time of year to ment. Maybe it’s also because spring and be thinking about special things to Previous sales experi- summer are my favorite seasons. do with your Children during the ence is a plus but not re- Lately I have being meeting summer months. quired. Previous media myself coming and going, I re- Have a happy and blessed Eas- member a little saying I have said ter from all of us at ‘’The Irving sales experience is a defi- for years. ‘’I have gone to meet my- Rambler: the Newspaper that Irv- nite plus but not essential. self. If I return before I get back, ing reads.” Must possess own vehicle please keep me here because it is Praying to make a difference. and valid driver’s license. important that I see myself when I Attend Church Sunday. The ideal candidate will get back before I get confused.” I God Bless You. though you may need a little laugh have exceptional commu- as much as I do, during this hectic nication and selling skills, and busy time we find ourselves in. Margaret Lopez is an indepen- a strong work ethic, a I was watching television the dent writer for the Irving Rambler. An other morning a real luxury this Irving resident for more than 12 years, positive attitude, excellent she and her husband have been mar- manners, work well with days, and they were doing a very ried for more than 40 years and have special segment about HONEY. four daughters and four grandsons. others and a desire to Many years ago I did a study on Opinions expressed in any com- grow with us. honey, I was amazed then and still mentary are those of the writer, and not necessarily those of The Irving Ram- We are looking to fill am. The process the honeybee goes bler, the publisher, editor, or any staff this position immediately. member. If you feel you have what it takes to take us to the next level, please email your resume to [email protected]; ReadRead thethe newspapernewspaper onlineonline or call 214-675-6493. Page 4 March 13, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler CANDIDATES POLITICAL OPINIONS

Herbert Gears runs for re-election as Mayor Once a person officially Roland Jeter to run for Mayor Today, with a population of Developers have come forward to files as a candidate with the I am Roland Jeter and I filed “America’s Promise to Youth” to over 200,000, Irving is in the top partner with us in our re-develop- City of Irving to run for the to run for Mayor of Irving on Feb- Irving. 1% of cities in size in the United ment initiatives in historic south mayor’s position or for a city ruary 29, 2008. Brittany Castillo I am proud to be a member of States. We are a large city, over 100 Irving. Our location in the council position, The Irving is my Campaign Treasurer. the Plymouth Park Baptist Church. years old, and we are still grow- metroplex remains attractive for Rambler allows those candi- I am a life-long citizen of Irv- For the past nine years I have been ing. We face all the challenges seen businesses and for families and our dates to make a 500 word state- ing and my family came to Irving practicing law and raising my chil- in every large city in America and property values are consistently ment at no cost for publication in the early 1900’s. I graduated dren with my lovely wife, Vicki. we have tremendous opportunities strong. In the last few years our in an issue of The Rambler. from the Irving Public Schools, In doing so, I have been very ac- as well. The leadership of our city new development and re-develop- The purpose of this state- earned my Bachelor of Business tive in the Boy Scouts of America has positioned Irving to continue ment efforts have resulted in 30% ment is to allow readers insight Administration degree from in Irving with my son, serving as to grow and improve. positive growth in our property tax into the concerns, character Baylor University and my law de- a Scoutmaster, District Chairman Creating a community where base. Sales tax revenues increas- and promises of the candi- gree from St. Mary’s University in of Scouting in Irving and recently people want to live and work be- ing over 15% combined with prop- dates. This is as direct commu- 1978. I have been in the practice being elected to the Executive gins with an emphasis on public erty tax rate reductions have net- nication to the readers by the of law for thirty years. I live in Board of Circle Ten Council. I also safety. Additional police officers, ted an over 16% drop in the total candidates as is possible. As South Irving and my law firm is currently serve on the Board of innovative prevention strategies, tax burden on the homeowners in such, no assertions by the can- located in South Irving. Directors of the Irving Family and our criminal alien deportation Irving. didates are challenged, and no I served as an Irving City YMCA, who has previously named programs have resulted in lower Our successes have provided facts are checked by the paper Councilman for 1995 through me as their “Father of the Year.” crime rates. According to Police a refreshing positive optimism at the time of the statement’s 1999. During that time, I was I am proud to be a Past Mas- Chief Larry Boyd, last year alone, about our future. Life long resi- printing. The information pre- elected by the Mayors and ter of Irving Masonic Lodge No. violent crime dropped over 15% in dents of Irving, who love this com- sented is designed to help read- Councilpersons of Dallas County 1218, a member of the Irving Las Irving which means we now have munity, are again proud of their ers who are voting members of as President of Region 13, Texas Colinas Rotary Club and the Irv- the lowest crime rates in history. city. Our city council is responsive the Irving community to reach Municipal League of Cities. While ing Elks Lodge. Our city is now held up as a and effective in addressing impor- their own conclusions about a on the City Council, I served as I am running for Mayor of Irv- model for cities across the country tant priorities that improve the candidate. Chairman of the Council Legisla- ing because I feel it is important for our successful 24/7 Criminal quality of life available here. However, personal attacks tive and Technology Committees that we have a leadership change Alien Program screening every We will soon have an oppor- either on other candidates or and as a member of the City Com- in the Mayor’s office. person booked into our jail for citi- tunity to affirm our support for ex- individuals in the community prehensive Plan Committee. As I support putting 287(g) on the zenship status. Over 2500 crimi- ceptional progress by re-electing and the use of vulgar language Chairman of the Council youth Council agenda for discussion. nals not in our country legally have current city council members Rose will be removed by the paper Committee I joined with Sue Based on my research, I support been deported through our work Cannaday and Allan Meagher. As prior to printing. Richardson in forming the Irving the adoption of 287(g) to address with the federal government. Last well, it would be my honor to have Youth Action Committee in bring- more aggressively the illegal alien year the government of Mexico is- your support to continue as your ing General Collin Powel’s issue in Irving. The CAP program sued an official warning to all il- Mayor. adopted by Irving June, 2007 is a legal immigrants to “avoid Irving, program designed by Immigration Texas or risk deportation.” Our 24/ Rigo Reza runs for Mayor for small country towns. The 7 Criminal Alien Program has sur- 287(g) program was designed for vived the attacks of protesters, the I, Rigo Reza 37 years of age in Construction Technology. Cur- business, maintain the resiliency of large cities that have an over- national media, domestic extrem- was born in El Paso, Texas. I am rently I am a professor at North existing ones, and the health of our whelming illegal alien problem ists, and a sovereign nation and yet the son of Mexican immigrant par- Lake College of 4 years and was overall local economy. and I feel that program is needed our program continues to be the ents whom migrated from El Paso previously a building inspector for A) Encourage small business as- for Irving. most successful of any city in into Dallas in 1973. My parents in- the City Of Irving of 7 years. sociation involvement to better I feel that the Mayor’s deci- America. stilled in me a reverence to God, I married at the age of 21 linked with one another and to es- sion to black out television cover- For the first time in Irving our loyalty, discipline with duty and years. I am blessed with two chil- tablish a stronger alliance between age of the Citizens Open Mike leadership has taken an aggressive sacrifice, and to serve others. I dren. My son is 14 years of age and local businesses. Forum at City Council meetings position against the sub-standard have an older brother who resides my daughter is 16 years of age cur- B) To allow for more local ven- was wrong. When elected, I will apartments. So far, through our in Carrollton, and two younger sis- rently residing in the Colony with dors, local contractors and local restore television coverage of that efforts, over 1,000 apartments have ters who currently reside in Dal- my ex-wife. I maintain a very close business owners in awarding local Forum and place it back at the be- been demolished or have been or- las. I grew up in Dallas and re- relationship with my children in contracts and improvements to ginning of Council meetings where dered for demolition. We have ceived my studies thru D.I.S.D. I fostering the same moral values them. it belongs. The citizens of Irving found that most criminal activities attended Mt. Auburn Elementary that my parents instilled in me as I believe our greatest strength deserve that courtesy. in Irving occurs in sub-standard in East Dallas, and later attended a child. I have been a member at is found in bringing communities I support the redevelopment of aging apartments. As we continue Pearl C. Anderson middle school Primera Iglesia Bautista De together and leveraging different all South Irving. Treating South with demolitions we will continue in South Dallas. I graduated in Rowlett and have been actively at- ideas, talents, and cultures of our Irving property owners with fair- to see lower crime rates which 1988 from Skyline Center High tending Irving Bible Church for community. I have a passion to ness, respect and open communi- makes our community safer. School. I furthered my education two years. serve others, to preserving our cation would be a priority for me Irving is experiencing signifi- attending El Centro College, In considering the great multi- deeply rooted values, and to as your Mayor. cant economic growth with over $4 Richland College, and completed cultural population growth here in billion in new construction projects my studies at North Lake College the City of Irving, we need a underway or in the design stage. in 1999 with an Associates degree friendly hand in the City’s politi- cal system that can represent and Join us for fellowship, leadership Fine Antiques - Best Kept Secrets Cafe - Design Furnture - Custom Picture - work for everyone’s interests. FramingCollectibles - Collectibles & Coins - Fine - Kept Best - Antiques Secrests Fur Design - My primary purposes for run- We Have Moved to ning for mayor are: and spiritual growth 1800 N Story Rd Irving TX 1. My goal is to serve all multi- We are featuring Rev. Barry Black, Chaplain of the United generational groups and the differ- States Senate. This non-denominational breakfast is designed Mon. 10am-6pm ent ethnic community groups in for North Texas business, community and religious leaders. Hwy 183 Tues. 10am-6pm the City of Irving. 10% OFF Wed. 10am-6pm Any Purchase Thur. 10am-8pm Antique Mall A) Provide a more diverse lit- Barry C. Black With This ad. Fri. 10am-6pm eracy program for multiple ethnic Grauwyler Rd In June, 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.) Participating Dealers Only Sat. 10am-6pm cultural groups to promote im- was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Sen- Sun. Noon-5pm proved English communication ate. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, skills. 15,000 sq. ft. of Treasures! ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy B) Supporting a more diverse and Chaplains. He was commissioned as a Navy Chaplain inclusive workforce withholding a in 1976. He is a decorated veteran, a respected religious great respect for all people with a leader, speaker and author. Reverend Black holds two Doctorate Degrees in Ministry and Philosophy. long-standing commitment to great public service. C) Embracing and celebrating Irving Prayer Breakfast our multi-cultural communities April 26, 2008 at 7:15 A.M. with understanding that each one Texas Stadium Club, Irving, Texas brings a unique set of behaviors, values, and ideas to our society. To Individual Tickets: $20 provide more workshops, and in- (check, via mail request, includes continental breakfast) formative forums. 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Member- tra is an advanced-level orchestra (LSYO) members will participate and A Place in the Sun by Franz fessional musicians of the Las ship is audition based and through that plays symphonic scores simi- in a side-by-side concert event with Waxman. Colinas Symphony Orchestra, stu- the generous support of founda- lar to those of a professional or- the Las Colinas Symphony Orches- The side-by-side concert is an dent musicians receive valuable tions, corporations, and individu- chestra. Conducted by Maestra tra. annual event that LSYO members mentoring and excellent perform- als the Las Colinas Symphony Or- Sarah Sproul, the Lone Star Youth The principal (first chair) take very seriously. The young ing experience. chestra is proud to make this edu- Orchestra annually presents four player of each instrumental section musicians are given the opportu- Founded in 2000, the Lone cational program tuition free. concert series and represents over has been invited to play along side nity to challenge each other for the Star Youth Orchestra provides 20 area school districts. the professional musicians that first position of their section and young instrumentalists throughout make up the Las Colinas Sym- the opportunity to participate. the Metroplex with an opportunity phony Orchestra at the March 15 Each of the members invited to to supplement and enhance their An Evening in Nepal concert. The student musicians participate in this event have dem- music education by providing in- Dallas Everest Talent Show 2008 will be playing Mission Impossible onstrated immense talent and sin- struction in symphonic literature Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 PM Irving Arts Center COMMUNITY CALENDAR Bring your family & friends to ENJOY, cheer up & morally boost the talented & confident contestants vying March 15 enthusiasts “to plan before you partment of Health and Human for the TITLE - “Dallas Everest The Most Talented The Yellow Rose AMBUCS an- plant.” Two free, half-day water Services and Northgate United 2008”. The fund from this event will benefit the 16 nual Fashion Show will be held at wise gardening seminars will be Methodist Church, from 8:30 a.m. children sponsored by DELC in their education in Nepal. the Heritage Sr. Center in Irving. held at Brookhaven College, pro- to 3:30 p.m. at Northgate United Tickets will be $15. Tickets are viding information on how to save Methodist Church, 3700 W. Presented by the Dallas Everest Lions Club (DELC) available for purchase at the Sr. water, time and money. Both semi- Northgate Dr. in Irving. Well-child For more information go to: www.dallaseverestlions.org Center. nars will feature Bonnie Reese, exams for children ages birth to local landscape designer and au- four years-old and immunizations March 15 -- 6 P.M. thor of Common Sense Landscap- for children ages birth to 18 years- Soups & Troops -- The Ladies ing, who will address the follow- old, will be provided from 8:30 Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 2494 Irv- ing topics: Water-Wise Landscape a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Immunizations ing is holding a contest titled “Sa- Design 101 (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) only, will be given from 1 p.m. to vor to crown the Queen or King of Fantastic Plants for North Texas 3:30 p.m. Immunization records the Soup Makers. After the judg- (1:30 to 5 p.m.) For more infor- must be provided for each ing at 6 P.M., extra soup will be mation visit www.savedallas child. The free services of this sold with croutons, crackers, etc. water.com. To register, call Dallas clinic are available to residents of for $4 per bowl. Then stay for the Water Utilities Conservation Pro- Irving only. For more information annual St. Patrick’s Day gram at 214-670-3155 or register call 972-579-4095. Dance. Live Music starts at 9 online in the comments/question P.M. No charge for the dance. All section at www.ci.dallas.tx.us/ March 18 -- 7-9 PM. Proceeds from the Contest will go forms/water_conservation_ Democratic Club -- The Irving to “Operation Uplink” to provide contact.html. Democratic Club will have its phone cards to the troops serving March meeting at Golden Corral overseas. The public is invited to Restaurant (1701 N Beltline) from #HORTON HEARS A WHO G NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN R March 16 1:15 1:40 3:30 4:45 7:40 7:05 4:45 9:30 attend. V.F.W. Post 2494 is located Easter Egg Hunt -- First United 7-9 PM. There will be a can- 9:30 9:55 OTHER BOLEYN GIRL PG13 at 3375 Beltline Road, just south Methodist Church—Irving will be didate’s forum for those Demo- #DOOMSDAY R 1:10 4:05 7:00 9:35 of Shady Grove. Call 972-790- cratic Candidates in a primary run 1:25 3:50 7:25 9:50 VANTAGE POINT PG13 hosting their Annual Easter Egg NEVER BACK DOWN PG13 1:40 3:55 7:45 10:00 1611 for more information and di- Hunt at Heritage Park after their off and we will discuss the pro- 1:45 4:10 7:10 9:45 DEFINITELY MAYBE PG13 rections to the Post. 10:30am Palm Sunday service. posed new Club constitution. No “*10,000 BC” PG13 1:00 3:45 7:00 9:30 vote will be taken on the Constitu- 1:05 1:45 3:30 4:30 7:00 JUMPER PG13 There will be two different egg #COLLEGE ROAD TRIP G 1:30 4:00 7:30 10:00 March 15 -- 2:00 p.m. hunts. One hunt will be for toddler/ tion that evening. Contact 972- 1:20 3:45 7:15 9:45 SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES PG Storytelling -- The next fun and preschool age and the other will 513-9522 for more information. SEMI PRO R 1:50 7:05 1:20 3:25 7:20 9:25 exciting program of the be for the elementary age. All chil- Storytelling Around the World se- dren are welcomed to come for this March 21 # NO PASSES * FULLY RESTRICTED ries is coming to the Northwest event. There might be somebody Chancel Choir -- First United Branch Public Library, 2928 North real special there for the hunt. Methodist Church located at 211 Tickets on sale NOW! - Online or at the Theater Irving Blvd. Storyteller Shelly W. Third will offer a Good Friday Why wait in lines? PUCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com Kneupper Tucker will share stories March 18 -- 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Service in the Sanctuary as their of Ireland at 2:00 p.m. in the Free Well-Child and Immuniza- Chancel Choir & New Life Youth Children’s Program Room. This tion Clinic -- Baylor Medical Cen- Choir Present, “Service of Dark- Send us your letters storytelling event will also include ter at Irving is sponsoring a well ness”. There will be a nursery The Letters to the Editor section is devoted to giving the people of Irving a voice. St. Patrick’s Day crafts and free child and immunization clinic available for children 5 yrs & The Irving Rambler needs your input, letters, comments – good as well as bad, and opin- treats. Free, for all ages. No regis- along with the Dallas County De- younger. ions. This section can only be successful with your support. Whenever possible, people tration is required. Children under holding contrary views of a subject will be allowed to respond to critical letters. Letters including profanity will not be considered. Email: [email protected] age 8 should be accompanied by a guardian. For more information or questions, please call the North- west Branch Library at 972-721- 2691.

March 15 -- 8PM Five Play Diva Jazz - The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra pre- sents “Five Play Diva Jazz” at the Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Hall, at 8PM. The LCSO continues its 2007-2008 “High Five Season!, with the cool jazz sounds of the Five Play Diva Jazz! Join Maestro Robert Carter Austin as he and the LCSO presents the Third Annual great Movie Scores Quiz along with Five Play. The presentation will feature music from great mov- ies with an audience score card. How many movie scores do you know? Tickets are priced at $25, $35, $45, and are available at 972- 926-0611or email [email protected].

March 15 Water-Wise -- Dallas Water Utili- ties (DWU) and Brookhaven Col- lege are encouraging local garden Page 6 March 13, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler -----Easter-----Easter ------NorNorthth TTeexasxas FFoodood bankbank benefitsbenefits fromfrom 1212 millionmillion eegggg giveagiveawawayy Provided by Kelly Hoag are being donated this month to and Pilgrim’s Pride are personally 200,000 eggs will be distributed to ent dense eggs for the holiday sea- Egg farmers of North Texas America’s Second Harvest – The responsible for more than 200,000 the North Texas Food Bank which son,” Gene Gregory, president of are giving the Easter Bunny a run Nation’s Food Bank Network, to eggs flooding food banks through- serves more than 43,000 families. the United Egg Producers, said. for his money this year. Through help millions of hungry families. out the South Central region to “To be able to provide sources With each egg containing 13 a national effort by America’s egg Local farmers from the region, in- help meet the increasing demand of protein to our families is impor- essential nutrients for only 75 calo- farmers, more than 12 million eggs cluding Mahard Egg Farm, Inc. for high-quality protein at the lo- tant but really difficult,” Jan Pruitt, ries, the more than 12 million eggs cal level. CEO of the North Texas Food donated comes at a time when food First Christian Church “As part of The Southwest bank, said. “Protein is especially banks are struggling with low in- Egg Producers we are proud to be important since one-third of those ventories. (Disciples of Christ) partnering with the North Texas served by the North Texas Food “We are extremely grateful to 210 E. Sixth St. Food Bank to provide much needed Bank are children under 18.” America’s egg farmers for their protein to the most needy in our The North Texas Food Bank significant donation of more than Irving, TX 75060 community, especially during the is one of the largest hunger relief 12 million eggs to our food bank 972-579-0911 Easter holiday season,” Ernest organizations in Texas. Last year, members across the nation,” Vicki www.fccinrving.org Mahard of Mahard Egg Farm and nearly 32 million pounds of food Escarra, president and CEO of a member of The Southwest Egg were distributed through its net- America’s Second Harvest—The Producers, said. work of 764 member agency pan- Nation’s Food Bank Network, Holy Week Worship Schedule The impact of The Southwest tries, meal programs and shelters said. “Protein is always the hard- Palm Sunday Egg Producers will be felt across to feed the hungry in 13 counties. est food category for our food 9:30am -- Sunday School the South Central region in states “Seeing the increasing need banks to acquire and a donation of 10:45am -- Worship Service including Arizona, New Mexico, within their communities, the this magnitude will go a long way child care available Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Kan- families of our industry came to- in helping the more than 25 mil- sas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Ar- gether to make sure America’s food lion Americans we serve who are Maudy Thursday kansas when the more than banks are well stocked with nutri- living on the edge of hunger.” 7:00pm -- Worship Service child care available Good Friday EasterEaster baskbasketsets forfor evereveryy personalitypersonality 12-3:30pm -- Labyrinth & The Provided by ARA give your loved ones. Include a your loved one’s favorite come- Way of The Cross Prayer With the onset of spring comes variety of trinkets and toys that dian. Stations the Easter holiday and the celebra- match your little (and big) ones’ The Intellectual Game Guru: Easter Sunday tion is not complete without the interests to create a fun, personal Sudoku and crossword puzzles 9:00am -- Breakfast traditional treat-filled basket. For Easter celebration. keep even the brightest of players 9:30am -- Egg Hunt & Sunday School those looking for a unique twist to Here are some ideas for every on their toes. Keep brainteaser and 10:45 -- Worship Service this holiday ritual, consider cus- personality type: puzzle fans guessing with a game- child care available tomizing the Easter baskets you The Sports Fan: Spring means inspired Easter basket. Card games one thing to the sports enthusiast: and mini board games provide baseball season. Complement the hours of entertainment, particu- traditional jelly bean and bunny- larly if your family is traveling over shaped confections with trading the Easter holiday or during spring cards and stickers from their fa- break. Gift the items in a “basket” vorite team. Throw in a catcher’s that can also be used to store the mitt and baseball and you will hit games once the season ends. a homerun. The Artist: For the creative The Little Princess: Some one in your family, fill his or her girls’ love of the color pink never basket with a small sketchbook, fades, so bring a smile to the face watercolors, paint brushes and a of your “girliest” girl this Easter music CD. Add some colorful with a pink-inspired Easter basket. candy, like an assortment of jelly Costume jewelry, lip gloss and a beans, to inspire their inner artist. beaded purse give her the perfect You might end up with a new work dress accessories. Customize the of art for the refrigerator. “basket” further by delivering the The Health Nut: Even the items in a pink duffle bag or carry- healthiest, most fitness conscious all, leaving her with a basket she folks don’t want to miss out on the can use year round. Easter basket tradition. Create a The Practical Joker: The re- “wellness” basket with active freshing humor of practical jokes lifestyle items like a jump rope, a and silly toys never gets old. Con- training watch, a pedometer or an sider designing a basket filled with inflatable Pilates ball to keep your gag gifts and funny items. Clever athlete on the move. Substitute tra- treats like the Hubba Bubba ditional sweets with low-calorie Cluckers, a wind-up chicken that alternatives like Extra sugar-free lays tasty gum eggs, are a great gum, which recently earned the basket centerpiece for that true American Dental Association’s comedian at heart. Finish the bas- Seal of Acceptance for helping to ket with classic “funny” items like improve dental health. a whoopee cushion, slinky, googley Courtesy of ARAcontent eyeglasses and a movie starring The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 March 13, 2008 Page 7 Area youth ministries become “one” By Leann Callaway Baptist Coppell, First United Youth leaders hope this will ICT MainStage audiences will Youth ministries from Irving Methodist Coppell, Living Hope, become a quarterly event and are and Coppell are joining together St. Ann’s Catholic Church, and planning another gathering in for a common goal: to create unity Coppell Young Life. May. welcome The Unexpected Guest among area churches, and to en- courage students to build mutual respect for one another by focus- ing on their common belief in Jesus Christ. On March 5 at Irving Bible Church, area youth groups put aside denominational differences and came together for a time of worship and prayer at “The ONE Service.” The service is based on John 17:22, when Jesus said, “...That they may be one...” The Robbie Seay Band from Cathy Parks Bardin (Laura Warwick) and Jack Shields (Jan Houston led students in worship. Warwick) perform in The Unexpected Guest. A panel of youth ministers posed Photo Credit: Mike Morgan questions to students during a Provided by Jill Stephens turns that only Agatha Christie small group discussion. Get ready for an evening of could create. Youth groups in attendance Young people of different denominations worship together at “The mystery and suspense as ICT There are plenty of clues included Irving Bible Church, Val- ONE Service” hosted by Irving Bible Church. presents Agatha Christie’s The that this stellar cast will make ley Ranch Baptist Church, First Unexpected Guest from March it a memorable production. ICT 28 through April 12. veteran Scott Nixon fills the Agatha Christie crafted an- role of Michael Starkwedder, other of her gripping murder while popular area stage talent AmateurAmateur golfersgolfers toto bebegingin pathpath mysteries that have thrilled Cathy Parks Bardin gives her readers and theatergoers for mysterious charm to the part of nearly a century. Laura Warwick. toto PinehurstPinehurst forfor championshipchampionship When stranded motorist Jill Stephens returns to the Provided by Tiffany Kessler at the National Championship. sional, can compete in a national Michael Starkwedder goes look- director’s chair and has gath- Amateur golfers in Northern Amateur participants will receive championship. RSM McGladrey’s ing for assistance at a nearby ered a roster of production tal- Texas are beginning the path to a merchandise certificates. theme, ‘With the right team, house, he discovers Laura ent that include scenic designer national championship berth by PGA Professionals will re- anything’s possible’ – underscores Warwick holding a gun while and Agatha Christie enthusiast registering their teams online for ceive a portion of the registration what can be accomplished in each standing over the dead body of Paul Fiorella, costume design Local Qualifying Events in the sec- fees for hosting Local Qualifying golfer’s community.” her husband Richard. No pro and ICT vet Sue Hill, and ond PGA McGladrey Team Cham- Events and also four MSR credits. Amateur players will continue Agatha Christie murder mystery properties and set sleuth, pionship. The online registration Competition is open to golfers of to receive 50% of their course is a simple open and shut case, Joanne Hull. process is part of the nationwide all ages and playing abilities. handicap allowance at Local of course. The house is full of Ticket information, perfor- grassroots best-ball amateur cham- The National Championship Qualifying Events. The Local suspects, motives, and alibis mance times and reservations pionship, managed and operated field will compete on three of Qualifying Events that feature 18 that will keep ICT audiences available at 972-252-2787 or by The PGA of America. In the Pinehurst’s premier layouts, open- or more teams will advance two guessing through twists and www.irvingtheatre.org. upcoming weeks, Local Qualifying ing at Pinehurst No. 8, which has teams to the Section Champion- Events will be held at several hosted the 1997 and 1998 PGA ship. If fewer than 18 teams com- prominent golf facilities through- Professional National Champion- pete at the Local Qualifying Event, out the Northern Texas Section. ship. The field concludes by play- one team will advance to the Sec- The PGA McGladrey Team ing the final two rounds on tion Championship. The Section Championship, which will cel- Pinehurst No. 2 and Pinehurst No. Championships and National ebrate its national championship 4. Pinehurst No. 2 has been the site Championship will feature the host Oct. 20-22, at Pinehurst (N.C.) of some of golf’s historic champi- PGA Professional who will com- Resort, features three-person ama- onships, including the 1936 PGA plete each winning team’s four- teur teams in Local Qualifying Championship, the 1951 Ryder some, and use two best net balls of Events that will be conducted Cup and the 1999 and 2005 U.S. four on each hole. throughout September. Those Open. The PGA McGladrey Team qualifiers advance to 41 Section “The PGA McGladrey Team Championship is the result of a Championships, conducted from Championship is an example of partnership between The PGA of April through September, and fea- teamwork at its finest,” PGA of America and RSM McGladrey, the ture four-player teams including a America President Brian Official Accounting, Tax and Busi- PGA Professional. The 41 Section Whitcomb said. “We encourage ness Consulting firm of The PGA Champion teams will advance to amateur golfers who have yet to of America. RSM McGladrey is the the national championship at experience this great event to form fifth largest accounting, tax and Pinehurst Resort. a team in their local community. business consulting firm in the Registering amateur golfers This is one of those rare opportu- country when considered with are asked to enter their three-per- nities in sports where amateurs, McGladrey & Pullen LLP (a part- son team online at PGA.com/ along with their local PGA Profes- ner-owned CPA firm). teamchampionship. The Web site provides such features as complete information on Local Qualifying Northern Texas Section Local Events Events and Section Championship Date of Event Club Name City and the National Championship March 29 Four Seasons Resort & Club Irving site, Pinehurst Resort; news re- March 29 Tangle Ridge Golf Club Grand Prairie leases; handicap requirements for April 5 Denton Country Club Denton amateurs, how to find a participat- April 12 Northwood Club Dallas ing facility and guidelines for PGA April 12 Ridgewood Country Club Waco Professionals. April 20 Twin Rivers Golf Club Waco PGA Professionals will com- April 26 Corsicana Country Club Corsicana pete for a minimum combined April 26 Woodbridge Golf Club Wylie purse of $16,000 at the Section May 1 Stonebridge Ranch Country Club McKinney Championship level and $200,000 Page 8 March 13, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Mungles This film never truly evolved this takes place from the title. Ev- bad. The main issue was the script. 10,000 B.C. is rated PG-13 for worth passing over. I only give erything else is vague. We find this I would have preferred the entire sequences of intense action and 10,000 B.C. 2 out of 5 press on on Movies small tribe of hunters who are try- movie be grunts and caveman dia- violence. The action and violence nails. ing hard to survive in their frozen lect with English or no subtitles. are in the vain of Lord of the Rings By Matt Mungle mountain village. Once a year they That would have been better than though much milder. Again, take Matt is a member of the North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) and Title: 10,000 B.C. hunt the huge mammoths that seeing these prehistoric tribes who this movie for what it is. If you go hosts the weekly syndicated Indie Rated: PG-13 troupe through, then wait a year speak English and some with Eu- into it with very low expectations Rock Radio Show Spin 180. Plus with How can you judge a film that for them to come back. When a ropean accents. That made the de- you will probably get a kick out of his wife Cindy they do a weekly radio deals with a time period we know group of slave marauders attacks livery even that much more comi- it. If you go in expecting some feature, The Mungles on Movies. For additional reviews and interview clips little or nothing about? The same their village and hauls off mem- cal. As I mentioned, once you start grand adventure of site and sound visit www.mungleshow.com. way you judge a film that deals bers of the camp it is up to one making fun of the film you relax you will be highly disappointed. It Opinions expressed in any com- with aliens attacking, animals who young warrior to rescue them. His more and enjoy the ride. The end- is roughly an hour and a half long mentary are those of the writer, and talk, or women who are president. journey to free his people leads him ing is epic in look and feel and so it is doable if you know what to not necessarily those of The Irving Rambler, the publisher, editor, or any You deal with it from how good a though snowy, subzero mountains, makes up for the first 2/3’s of the expect. But for the price of theater staff member. story it is and not on plausibility. into a tepid Amazon type jungle film. tickets what they are, it might be In the new film 10,000 B.C. with Ostriches that attack like Rap- you have a pretty decent plot and tors. Then they are in the desert. fairly intriguing effects, but line So, not sure where they are, but Angel Fund needs more angels after line of cheesy dialogue. This again the time period allows the latter element negates the prior two writer to create whatever world he Provided by Sarah Kammerer the DFW Humane Society. The Though a special angel the making a film that you just can’t wants. It is odd but does not take A Beagle named Sunshine shelter’s Angel Fund is a restricted DFW Humane Society received take seriously or enjoy totally. The away from the film. The script does with every bone in her foot fund that helps cover medical ex- four Start/Finish line tickets to the reaction from the audience was one that all on its own. crushed, a tiny Chihuahua named penses to save animals’ lives so Nascar at Texas Motor Speedway. where we all laughed at the seri- The point of the story is not Sandy pulled out from underneath they can have a second chance, ous parts and rolled our eyes at the bad at all. You have a young war- a car, her leg broken in two places; through adoption. Unfortunately, These tickets will be used as an attempts at humor. Everything had rior trying to become a man and a Chihuahua mix named Bishop, some large amounts of the fund extra bonus for our generous a reverse effect and self destructed. overcome family obstacles. His his knee cap slipping out of place; have been used over the past six supporters. Anyone donating $25 Granted, once that happened and major objective is to save the girl another Beagle mix named Buddy months. Over $10,000 has been or more to our Angel Fund by you decided to make fun of the he has loved from youth who has hit by a car, awaits surgery to re- spent to save these pets and March 29 will be entered into a film, it actually became more en- been carted away as well. So he is pair a broken pelvis; and eight oth- others. Some have already been drawing to win the tickets to joyable. You begin to look forward part Moses part William Wallace ers treated for heartworm disease. adopted and are enjoying their new Nascar at Texas Motor Speedway to the next thing to make fun of. part Tomb Raider. So the adven- All of these pets have been lives, but the veterinary bills still for the entire weekend April 5-6. Obviously we know the era ture portion of the movie is not too saved thanks to the Angel Fund at remain. The drawing will be held March 30 at 1:00 p.m. Please help the DFW Humane CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Society to give these pets a second chance and not just be discarded. These pets just need to be fixed. Employment All it takes are people to give from Room for Rent their heart to help mend these ani- South Irving Area DESKIN’S Caregivers Needed mals and give them a chance to Call Sara at 214-470-5055 HELP WANTED Ray of Sunshine is looking for honest and Mike Overby, PE/CMC Principal & Owner dependable individuals to care for some find their forever home. 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N. MARIE Bedford; parents Christine During her treasured life she she had been a cafeteria worker at ters: Kara Jenkins of Kaufman and McKENZIE HEARON Richardson and husband Archie, touched the lives and hearts of Travis Jr. High School and Melanie Lee of Wylie, parents: Ed N. Marie McKenzie Hearon, and Thomas Simonelli and wife countless friends and all of her MacArthur High School for many and Wynelle Graham of Irving, sis- 81, a retired bookkeeper in the Mary; brother Michael Simonelli relatives with her loving, gentle years. ter: Gina Lightfoot of Lakewood manufacturing industry, passed of Alexandria, VA; sisters Adriana way. She was a devoted Christian She is survived by her loving Village, grandchildren: A.J., Ryan away on March 3, 2008. She was Stark of Seven Points, TX, Kim- and she shared her relationship husband of 66 years, Dwight Gar- and Reagan and many other rela- born August 24, 1926 in Hillsboro, berly Yanz of Leander, TX, with the Lord with everyone she land, son, Doug Garland and wife, tives and friends. TX to Willie and Emma Rebecca Jarry of Londonderry, NH, knew. She faithfully prayed for and Judy of Elgin, OK, daughter, Kim Funeral services were held McKenzie. Cherie Richardson of Irving, and encouraged her family. You could Waldrum and husband, Gary of March 14 at the Kaufman Church She was preceded in death by Celeste Richardson of Florida; see the love of Christ in the life Irving, five frandchildren, Allison of Christ with Mr. Cory Smith of- her parents, siblings and son, John scores of beloved aunts, uncles, she lived. and Matt Ritter, Brent Waldrum, ficiating. Funeral arrangements Nelson. nieces and nephews; and many From Blossom, TX she met Blake Waldrum, Meredith and were under the direction of Parker- A memorial service will be friends. her beloved, doting husband Alfred Troy Liming, Matt and Erin Gar- Ashworth Funeral Home of held March 8 at 2:30 PM at Aria Funeral services were held and they spent 64 wonderful years land, two great grandchildren, Kaufman. Cremation Service & Funeral March 1, 2008 at Brown’s Memo- together. They made a home to- Taylor and Kylie. Home, 1820 N. Belt Line Road in rial Chapel. gether in Irving and raised a fam- Funeral services were held on CARLOS AGUILAR Irving. ily that they dearly loved. Mary March 14 at MacArthur Blvd. Carlos Aguilar, She is survived by her daugh- GENE McGIBBONEY devoted over 30 years service to the Baptist Church. Interment fol- age 70 of Dallas ter, Neva Fairchild and husband Genecommunity working for the Irving lowed at Oak Grove Memorial passed into Jim; step daughter, Trava Weaver McGibboney, Schools. Upon retirement, she was Gardens. Rev. Gerald Smith eternal rest on and husband Darrell; grandson, age 67, a resi- honored for her 30 years of service officiated. Funeral arrangements February 27, James Fairchild, Jr. and wife dent of Irving with no absences and no tardies. conducted under the direction of 2008. Chandra; granddaughter, Jo Anna for most all of Mary was always dedicated to car- Chapel of Roses Funeral Home. He was Hatcher and husband Cole; grand- his life, died ing for children. She was an amaz- born on July 31, daughter, Jessica Nelson; and a March 7, 2008 ing, intelligent individual and she EDDIE EARL SPRATT, JR. 1937 in Dallas to David and host of nieces and nephews. She at his home. furthered her education at Texas Eddie Earl Carmen Aguilar. Carlos was an will be missed by all those who Born April 11, 1940 in Dal- Woman’s University. Mary was a Spratt, Jr., of optician by trade but loved music knew and loved her. las, he was the son of Fred D. kind, loyal friend who always Irving, passed and played the base guitar. McGibboney and Juanita Elizabeth made time to help those in need or away March 11, He is preceded in death by his MARIAH LONAE Halford McGibboney. He married for anyone who needed her. She 2008. parents and sons, Robert and ROBINSON Donna Gayle Miller, Feb. 9, 1963 treasured the time she had with He was Luis. Survivors include sons, Mariah Lonae in Irving. He was a building con- family and friends. born Aug. 11, Carlos Aguilar Jr., Troy Aguilar; Robinson, of tractor and a member of the Gate- In this world she leaves be- 1964 in Dallas. He enjoyed hunt- sister, Nina Aguilar; several grand- Irving, passed way Church in Southlake. hind her blessed husband, Alfred; ing, fishing, reading, history, wood children and great-grandchildren, away March 4, Preceded in death by his par- son, Travis David McElyea and working, leather crafting, and a host of cousins, aunts and 2008. She was ents, a sister, Juanita Elizabeth wife Janean; son Alfred Watson, Jr. spending time with his daughter. uncles who will greatly miss him. born April 19, Hill, and a brother Fred D. and wife Christine D; and daugh- Survivors include his parents A memorial service will be 2006 in Irving. McGibboney, Jr., survivors include ter Deanna Mooney and husband Eddie Spratt, Sr. of Irving, and held at 2:00 PM on March 15 at Survi- his wife, Donna of Irving; daugh- Jerry are also survived. Seven Shirley Vansickle of Boswell, OK; Chism-Smith Funeral Home. vors include her mother Taylor ters, Jodi Lynn Massey and Jill grandchildren and 7 great-grand- paternal grandmother Eva Ellen Johns of Irving; father Frederick McGibboney of Denton, and Judy children are also a part of her last- Badders; daughter Kirsti Reann LOLA ELIZABETH Robinson of Dallas; brother McGibboney of Irving; sisters, ing legacy that knew her wonder- Spratt of Terrell; sisters Jana GLEGHORN Anthoni Robinson of Irving; Frances Powley and Peggy Branch ful, loving heart. Albracht of Pampa, and Rene Tyre Lola Elizabeth Gleghorn, age 80, grandparents Frederick G. and of Irving, Fay Dycus of Cedar In her last months daughter, of Mansfield; nieces Sara Albracht, of Irving passed Lovie Robinson of Irving, Angie Creek, Barbara Boykin of Cedar Deanna and granddaughter Jordan Albracht Trahan, Brenna away on March and Steve Shook of Coppell, and Creek and Linda Abraham of Joeanna were blessed to lovingly Albracht, Taylor Tyre, Kristina 11, 2008. Pamela and Donovan Johns of Spring; brothers, Charles care for Mary. Sparks, and Danielle Ramirez; She Boyd; and a host of family mem- McGibboney of Hawaii, Vernon Her family visited with friends nephews Matthew Albracht, Chase was born on bers and friends. McGibboney and Mack March 12 at Brown’s Memorial Tyre, and Dallas Tyre; and great April 16, 1927 Graveside services were held McGibboney, both of Cedar Creek; Funeral Home. To celebrate her life niece Peyton Owens and future in Dallas to March 10 at Oak Grove Memorial and 7 grandchildren. a service was held at South great nephew due in May. Thomas and Gardens. Arrangements were Burial was March 10 at Oak MacArthur Church of Christ on Funeral services were held Martha (Tay- made by Brown’s Memorial Fu- Grove Memorial Gardens in Irv- March 13 with Tim Lewis and Dr. March 13 at Brown’s Memorial lor) Leatherman. Lola attended neral Home. ing with a memorial service fol- Grady King officiating. Chapel. Interment followed at Bear Crozier Tech High School where lowing at Northgate United Meth- Creek Cemetery in Euless. she and her best friend, Jo, mar- DAVID MATHEW odist Church (a church he helped MARZELL GARLAND ried brothers. She and her hus- SIMONELLI to build), 3700 West Northgate, Marzell Garland, 84, passed away DIANA GAIL JENKINS band, Jack, lived on the property David Mathew Simonelli, of Irving. Gene Carter officiated. on March 11, 2008 in her Irving Diana Gail Jenkins was born in that is now Texas Stadium. Lola Bedford, passed away February 27, home. Dallas on April 7, 1958 to Ed and was a housewife and mother to her 2008. MARY WATSON She was born on Dec. 18, 1923 Wynelle Bozeman Graham. three children, Charlotte, Jackie He was born July 14, 1969 in In God’s infinite wisdom he took in Cannon, TX to Ira & Mary Diana passed away in a Tyler and Tom. After her family relo- Dallas. He enjoyed fishing, danc- Mary Watson into his loving care Barnes. Mrs. Garland had been a hospital on March 10, 2008. Diana cated to their new home on ing, and fantasy football. on March 8, 2008. resident of Irving since 1961, was was raised in Irving and lived there Princeton, she went to work at Survivors include his wife Cherished wife, mother, a longtime member of MacArthur until she married. On March 26, Kroelher Furniture Company in May Simonelli, and daughters grandmother, great-grandmother Blvd. Baptist Church. She retired 1983 Diana married Dennis Dallas until they closed their Dal- Kallysta and Alekxi, all of and friend will be greatly missed. in the late 1980’s from IISD where Jenkins in Irving. Diana moved to las office. She worked at True Kaufman where she worked for the Color Photo in Dallas where she Sunshine School in Kaufman. enjoyed helping customers with the Chapel of Roses Funeral Home Later, Diana worked for Sarofim pictures. Her favorite pastime was Reality Advisors in Dallas. Diana playing Bingo, anywhere, anytime Welcomes long time Irving Funeral Director was a member of the Kaufman until she developed dementia. Church of Christ. The family wishes to thank Austin E. Raney Diana is survived by her hus- Pat Collinsworth and Billie Kyser band: Dennis of Kaufman, son: for their loving care and devotion Owned & Operated by the Chism & Lyndon Jenkins of Denton, daugh- to Lola. Lola enjoyed a full and Crouch Families 972-554-1031 1225 E. Irving Blvd. 75060 Irving’s oldest funeral home www.ChapelofRosesfh.com We Provide The Personal Touch David & Carla Davis, Directors: Offering: Owners & Licenced Funeral Directors Charlotte Chism Waldrum Traditional Funeral Services Harrell Chism Cremation 129 S. O’Connor Austin E. Raney Military Services Irving, TX 75060 972-259-7644 The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 March 13, 2008 Page 11 CANDIDATES POLITICAL OPINIONS

Once a person officially Allan Meagher runs for re-election files as a candidate with the Nancy Rivera runs for City of Irving to run for the mayor’s position or for a city for City Council Place 3 council position, The Irving City Council Place 3 Rambler allows those candi- When my friends ask me why here, build a business, start a fam- dates to make a 500 word state- A lifelong Texan, Nancy 21 Spanish. She is part of the inter- I am running for re-election to the ily and raise their children in an ment at no cost for publication years of age was born and raised national Business Society in school Irving City Council (Place 3), I tell environment that treasures quality in an issue of The Rambler. in Irving, Texas. Daughter of Sal- and is also a member of the Chris- them that I love our city and that I of life, safe neighborhoods and vi- The purpose of this state- vadorian parents, that owns a suc- tians on Campus program. Nancy am so proud to have been given the brant economic opportunity. ment is to allow readers insight cessful business in the city of Irv- is a member at Iglesia del Senor opportunity to serve our citizens. Here is a list of just a few of into the concerns, character ing. My parents always guided me in Dallas, Texas where she is part We have begun so many exciting the exciting successes we are hav- and promises of the candi- the right way and always wanted of the youth ministry counseling projects; we are revitalizing our ing in Irving: Irving’s neighbor- dates. This is as direct commu- for me to succeed in this world. students. She is also a part in the urban center, encouraging new res- hoods are safer and we are encour- nication to the readers by the God, family, education, and com- worship ministry were she plays taurants and stores to locate here, aging high-quality, single-family candidates as is possible. As munity are big priorities in my life. the drums. Her role with the youth improving our neighborhood qual- home construction. We are fight- such, no assertions by the can- Ms. Rivera has a brother that cur- is to help counsel them when they ity of life through added code en- ing to protect the quality of life we didates are challenged, and no rently attends the university of are going through rough and hard forcement and strong focus on the have built in our neighborhoods. facts are checked by the paper North Texas and a sister that at- times in life. She also, mentors best public safety we can deliver A key aspect of that is low crime. at the time of the statement’s tends Irving High School. them to achieve their life and spiri- to the citizens. We have made in- Our crime statistics are the lowest printing. The information pre- Growing up she attended tual goals. credible progress, but we need to they’ve been in over twenty years, sented is designed to help read- Brandenburg and John Haley El- Ms. Rivera is very excited to finish the job we started. That’s with a 17% drop in violent crimes, ers who are voting members of ementary Schools. She also, at- run for city council and really want what I’m running for re-election. and a 7.1% decrease overall. the Irving community to reach tended Lamar Middle School and to be a part in the improvement of As a happily married, life- Thanks to the 24/7 CAP program, their own conclusions about a Graduating from Nimitz High the city of Irving. Some of my is- long Irving resident with three our neighborhoods are safer. candidate. School as class of 2004. Later at- sues are: parks and recreations, beautiful children, I have seen our Irving is now America’s most However, personal attacks tended North Lake college and public safety, making Irving a community grow and change. I exciting new location to live, work either on other candidates or transferred to the University of Green community, water, sewage, have seen its triumphs and lived and play. New developments in the individuals in the community Texas at Arlington. She plans to lighting, streets, dart orange line, through its tough times. As your downtown area, as well as at the and the use of vulgar language get her Bachelors degree in Inter- and redevelopment. neighbor, I have always tried to stadium site are making Irving a will be removed by the paper national Business focusing in give back to the community that choice destination for new fami- prior to printing. has given so much to me. I volun- lies. We are making it easier for teer with Big Brothers and Big Sis- people to get out of their cars and ters and have a Little Brother in live and work within walking dis- Irving. I am also on the Board for tance. We are bringing light rail Cannaday runs for re-election to City Council Place 5 Irving Cares. My wife and I and to the stadium development site, By Rose Cannaday As a councilmember I voted for funded 287g Federal program. Cit- our family try to help any organi- which will open up exciting pos- What a great time to be serving the adoption of our 24/7 Criminal ies like Farmers Branch and zation in Irving that we can. As sibilities for Irving residents to on the Irving City Council! This has Alien Program which has proven to Carrollton who both passed the 287g your city councilman, I have travel throughout the region. We been a year of change that has pro- be the most effective program in the program received a rejection letter worked hard to make sure that all are continuing to maintain Irving’s duced great promise for Irving’s fu- United States. Major cities like Phoe- from ICE denying them a Memoran- our children experience the civic beautiful parks and we can be ture and I’m proud to have played a nix, Arizona have copied Irving’s 24/ dum of Understanding (MOU) or pride that I grew up with. It is my proud of the best Senior Center in role in these successes. 7 CAP. Over 2000 of Irving’s crimi- funding. So while Irving has become hope that they will have the same the DFW area. I made a commitment when nal alien population have been de- the trend setter nationally in dealing chance we had to get a good job I would like to thank every- elected to support aggressive re- ported and our crime rate is now the with criminal illegal aliens, Farmers 12345678901234567890123456 sponses to code violations; revitalize lowest in 20 years! Recently Immi- Branch and Carrollton are still wait- 12345678901234567890123456 one who has put their trust in me 12345678901234567890123456

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The family takes comfort in March 14 at Chism-Smith Funeral band Larry Hollaway; 3 grandchil- Bureau, I have worked tirelessly to friends who will love and cherish knowing she has gone home to be Home with interment following at dren, Angie Kelly, Linda ensure that the 4.4 billion dollars of the memories of a devoted wife, reunited with her husband Jack. Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Moreland, and Joshua Moreland; development becomes a reality. mother, grandmother and Funeral Services were held on 5 great grandchildren, Scott, Mat- These developments will create 3800 DORIS LEE COPELAND thew, David, Emily, and Mariah; new jobs in our city and strengthen Doris Lee Copeland was born on and 3 sisters, Lenora Butcher, our tax base. Irving is recognized January 27, 1921 in Hillsboro, TX Florine Law, and Edith Reed. both nationally and internationally as and passed away on March 11, Visitation will be held March the place to do business. My energy 2008 in Irving. 15 from 10:00AM – 1:00PM fol- has also gone into ensuring the She is survived by 2 daugh- lowed by a service at 1:00PM at DART train arrives by 2011, as well ters, Sandra Owens and husband the Jeter & Son Chapel. as identifying new water sources to support future generations. James, Gayle Moreland and hus- The other Boards and Commit- tees on which I serve are: Audit and Finance, Tax Increment Finance Board, Irving Flood District #3, Pres- ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition ervation and Redevelopment, Com- munity Services, the Animal Shelter, “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” Housing and Human Services, and Public Works. Church & Chapel Ser- I am President of Cannaday & Associates Mediation Services and 606 West Airport Freeway vices have a long history of identifying Local, Out of Town problems, crafting solutions, and the Irving, Texas 75062 proven ability to make the tough de- Services cisions. I graduated Magna cum & Burials Laude from Dallas Baptist Univer- sity with a Bachelors of Arts and (972) 579-1313 Memorials Sciences, a Master’s Degree in Psy- Cremation chology and Counseling, and I also have an Associate’s degree in Bank- Memories Flowers ing. I am certified in Mediation and Arbitration and a member of the State www.donnellyscolonial.com Bar of Texas Alternative Dispute 972-254-4242 Resolution Section. I have been mar- [email protected] ried to Lowell Cannaday for 18 years Ben F. and together we have 17 grandchil- Serving Irving families dren. BROWN’S MEMORIAL It’s been my honor to serve the FUNERAL HOME citizens of Irving and I’m asking that since 1963 you Re-Elect me to the council on Brown Family Owned and Operated. May 10th. Page 12 March 13, 2008 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler OutletOutlet toto capturecapture thethe imaginationimagination ofof shoppersshoppers $3k - $8K Continued from page 1 very pleased that a company of Tanger Factory Outlet Cen- Tanger Outlets’ quality, success ters, Inc. presently has ownership per Commission and a park-like setting throughout and financial strength selected our interests in or management respon- will add to the ambiance of the new location in the Texas Stadium Re- sibilities for 31 shopping centers 214-764-9773 center. Although still in the pre- development Area,” Robert M. in 22 states coast-to-coast, totaling development stages, the prelimi- Galecke, Senior Vice President of approximately 9.1 million square Fire Your Bosss! We Create Real Estate Investors nary date for the opening of the the University of Dallas, said. “We feet, leased to over 2,000 stores that center is the summer of 2009. are optimistic that this will be the are operated by over 400 different Business is Booming! BIG DOGS “The new Tanger Outlet Cen- beginning of a series of exciting store brands. For more information ter in Irving will capture the imagi- and quality developments for this call 800-4-TANGER or visit Need Top Sales People Properties, Inc. nation of our customers and be- area that is so important to the Uni- www.tangeroutlet.com. come a must see, must shop attrac- versity and the City of Irving.” tion for the Irving and Dallas/Fort The Dallas/Fort Worth Worth metroplex,” Steven B. metroplex is home to Six Flags Tanger, President and Chief Op- Over Texas, the Dallas Zoo, the WEEKLY erating Officer of Tanger Factory Dallas/Fort Worth International Outlet Centers, Inc, said. “The Airport and many other major at- outlet industry has dramatically tractions. Las Colinas, a master BIZ BRIEF evolved since we built our first plan community within the City of A business activity report by the Irving Economic generation of strip style outlets Irving, is home to four Fortune 500 Development Partnership. such as the Tanger Outlet Center companies including Exxon Mobil in Terrell. The design of our new- Corporation, Kimberly Clark, CONGRATULATIONS Commerce’s Workforce Enrichment Council at their est generation of Tanger centers in Fluor Corporation and Commer- MAMMEN GLASS & MIRROR Spring Leadership Conference on March 19 at a break- Myrtle Beach, SC; Wisconsin cial Metals. It is a growing market Mammen Glass & Mirror, a third generation Irving fast meeting at the Las Colinas Country Club. Three Dells, WI and Charleston, SC pro- where the population (in a thirty business, has taken another step closer to being companies with a presence in Irving are featured in the vide a great example of the type of mile radius of the new Tanger cen- named the US Chamber’s Small Business of the Year book: Express Personnel Services, Fastenal and premiere, upscale outlet shopping ter) is expected to increase to 5.7 by being named the Small Business of the Year for Paychex. The book was the result of McFarland’s re- center Tanger will build in Irving.” million people with an annual the Chamber’s Southwest/South Central Region for search of over 7,000 high growth companies over the the second consecutive year. Mammen is one of past 15 years. Since release, the book has been named “The University of Dallas is household income seven regional winners and will be competing for the #1 National Best Seller by the Wall Street Journal of $109,000 by the national Small Business of the Year honors. The and USA Today. US Congressman Pete Sessions is 2011. national Small Business of the Year will be an- scheduled to introduce McFarland at the “Providing up- nounced in Washington DC on April 17. A delega- breakfast. Contact the Chamber at 214-217-8484 to re- scale retail destina- tion of Irving businesses and Chamber representa- serve your seat. tions for our citi- tives are planning to attend the Summit. zens and businesses IRVING CREDIT UNION HIRES EVP/COO is a top priority in UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS Lisa Connell joins YOUR Federal Credit Union as FACULTY HONORED Chief Operations Officer and brings over 17 years Irving’s economic Dr. Frank Doe, associate professor of biology, was of Credit Union experience. Lisa is well versed in development plan. named the 2008 King Fellow for his significant con- all areas of Credit Union operations and is a gradu- Tanger’s quality tributions to the university. Dr. Susan Hanssen, as- ate of Stephen F. Austin State University. center will comple- sociate professor of history, was named a 2008 ment future devel- Haggar Fellow for her accomplishments as a teacher SUPPORT IRVING’S POLICE OFFICERS opment in this and promising scholar. The annual Irving Police Awards Banquet will be gateway to our city March 27 at the Westin Hotel. Individual tickets as well as enhance THOMAS GROUP and various levels of sponsorships are available Irving’s property TO REPURCHASE STOCK including the donation of a table for officers. For The Irving-based professional services firm said it additional information and to make your reserva- and sales tax base,” will repurchase 505,450 shares, representing about tion, please call 972-721-2598. Chris Wallace, 5% of the company’s shares outstanding, under a President of the previously announced buyback program. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL Greater Irving-Las OFFERING TRAINING SESSIONS Colinas Chamber UNEMPLOYMENT RISES The U.S. Green Council will be offering seven train- of Commerce, said. BETTER THAN REGION ing sessions for contractors and construction pro- Looking to the future, Steven Tanger and Dr. Francis Lazarus, Although Irving’s unemployment rate increased fessionals at the North Central Texas Council of University of Dallas President, present information to the Cham- slightly to 4.3%, the rate is still lower than the av- Government office in Arlington. The first, monthly, ber of Commerce about the proposed Tanger Outlet Center. erage for the DFW region at 4.6%. Irving’s rate is half-day session will be March 12 and continue consistent with the overall rate for the State also at through September. For more information, contact 4.3%. Several recently announced relocations to Irv- Cindy Stanley at [email protected]. ing should help keep Irving’s unemployment rate low. March 13, Coffee Break, 8:30 a.m., Receptions on the Main, 109 S. Main Street in the Heritage Dis- EPSILON ADDITION COMPLETED trict. Jo Ann Goin will have a cooking demonstra- To meet its growth needs, Irving-based Epsilon Inc., a tion. 21st century marketing services company that uses con- March 19, Women’s Alliance Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.– Family Dining sumer and business data together with proven techniques 1:00 p.m., La Cima Club, in Williams Square, 5221 to maximize marketing power for clients worldwide, O’Connor Blvd., $15 advance, RSVP required to Homestyle Cooking completed the 75,132 sq ft building adjacent to its head- Kari Heinzen, [email protected] or All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. quarters building in the Regent Center. 214-217-8484. This will be a true networking event Lite-eaters Selection – no speaker – bring plenty of business cards. CHAMBER TO HOST AUTHOR OF BEST SELLING BUSINESS BOOK The Irving Economic Development Partnership ini- “““WhereWhere IrvingIrving MeetsMeets && EatsEats””” Keith McFarland, author of the best selling business tiated 16 new projects this fiscal year for either re- book, Breakthrough Companies, How Everyday Com- location or expansion in Irving, and continues to panies Become Extraordinary Performers, is being hosted manage 22 similar projects carried over from the 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor by the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of previous year. BREAKFAST SPECIALS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS LUNCH For Take Out Call EVERY The Irving Economic Development Partnership would like to thank the following entities for DINNER DAY! their continued support and investment in our program: (972) 253-7335 Strategic Investor President’s Investor Granite Properties City of Irving Allstate Insurance Koll Development Company Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau Atmos Energy PS Business Parks Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Las Colinas Marketing Alliance Avistas Staffelbach Design Associates TIAA Realty, Inc / Cousins Properties Carrington Laboratories The Staubach Company Services Citi Triple L Management Corporation Serving Irving For Over 35 Years Comerica Bank Visit Our Other Locations at Chairman’s Investor DeLaPorte & Associates Partner Investor Aviall, Inc. DeVry University Avaya 5912 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX ExxonMobil EFJohnson, Inc. Classic Fare Catering Flowserve Corporation Gardere Wynn Sewell LLP Friedel Photographic Metro (817) 498-7079 Microsoft Corporation IBM Frymire Services NEC Corporation of America Las Colinas Country Club Imlach & Collins Brothers And our new location at RIM Oncor Electric Delivery James Hardie Building Products 310 Mitchell Rd., Mansfield, TX Reliant Energy Knight Security Systems, LLC Medco Health Solutions Metro (817) 477-3383 Commercial Real Estate Investor Office Resource Group IN GOD WE TRUST Archon Group Prediction Analytics Coldwell Banker Quantum Custom Homes Crow Holdings/Apollo Real Estate San Jacinto Public Affairs To share in the benefits enjoyed by these entities, please call us at 214.217.8484 or visit ww.irvingchamber.com.