Serving Irving, , Valley Ranch, and Coppell RamblerNewspapers.com August 12, 2017 50¢ Irving ISD welcomes over 300 new teachers By Ariel Graham New teachers and pro- intendent, Dr. Jose Parra. to love,” Parra said. “Our kindness and will always Johnson Middle School. Irving ISD welcomed 330 fessionals joined the staffs “I can give all of you, as kids will give you more than give you more than you From a family of educators, new teachers to its ranks of every Irving elementary, new staff members, the as- you could ever dream they think they can, if they think Hartwig is looking forward during the 62nd annual middle and high school. surance that we will give could, if you give them that you care about them in the to teaching in the same Back-To-School Luncheon They were welcomed to the you the support that you first. I think that’s the amaz- least.” school district her father presented in the Nimitz district by members of the want, the feedback you ing thing about our students The event was sponsored taught in years ago. High School cafeteria on city council, school board, deserve, and the students and our school district. They by Michaels’. The compa- “Both of my parents are Wednesday, Aug. 2. fellow teachers, and Super- that you’re going to come appreciate the smallest ny gave all the incoming teachers and I’ve always teachers gift cards to help been around education,” prepare their classrooms Hartwig said. “One day, I for the school year. The dis- just started thinking about trict also gave out its annual what I really wanted to do, “Spirit Award” for the group and I liked helping kids, so with the most school spirit. that’s kind of where I land- This year’s recipients will be ed. My dad actually taught teaching at Britain Elemen- for Irving ISD for 13 years. tary School. He loved it. He felt like they For many of these teach- really backed new teachers ers, Irving ISD classrooms and they make sure that will be their first teaching they provide the resources positions. Emily Hartwig to build teachers. Coming th will be teaching 7 grade See NEW TEACHERS humanities at Ladybird Page 2 Irving family fighting for

MUSTANG PRIDE: New elementary teachers for Britain Elementary School show off the "Spirt Award" presented to them during this year's Irving ISD welcome lunch for new teachers. This year, 330 new teachers were welcomed to IISD schools. /Photo by Ariel Graham paralyzed son

By Joe Snell into the back of the large ve- On the morning of July hicle. His upper body took 14, Alexia Rafeedie received much of the force of the ini- Concealed carry now a a call from her mother, San- tial blow before he flew into di Brown, saying there had the air and landed hard on been a family emergency. the pavement, sliding near- Alexia was asked to return ly 200 feet. reality at North Lake College home immediately. A hos- Most of Patrick’s ribs pital in Hammond, Louisi- were either broken or frac- By Rachel Hawkins of who we are now, and to “In the future, students, of any illegal knife, club, ana had called Brown min- tured. Both of his lungs col- A state wide concealed predict the future wouldn’t facility, and staff can ex- or prohibited weapon that utes earlier saying her son lapsed. His pelvis was bro- carry policy for all do us any good. We can only pect to see several changes cannot be concealed. had been in an accident, but ken, and he had no feeling community colleges took ef- wait and see.” regarding their security, Proponents of open car- they could not give more in- from the waist down. fect on Tuesday, Aug. 1. “The law does not allow including being required to ry believe arming the ‘good formation on his condition. “They didn’t think he was In June of 2015, the Tex- ‘open carry’ on college cam- wear identification name guys’ allows individuals Alexia picked her mom going to make it,” Alexia as legislature passed Senate puses,” said Lauretta Hill, badges. This will also effect to protect themselves and up and together they drove said. Bill 11, which now permits Dallas County Community visitors who will be required others in a world where bad over eight hours to Louisi- Paramedics worked on License to Carry (LTC) College District’s (DCCCD) to show identification at the guys carry guns. ana to learn what had hap- him for over 45 minutes be- holders to keep a concealed Commissioner of Public front desk before walking “I feel that now it’s kind of pened. Sandi’s son, Patrick fore airlifting him to North handgun on or about his or Safety and Security. “Open campus grounds.” better, because at least now Rafeedie, 20, was driving Oaks Hospital in Ham- her person into any institu- carry refers to the inten- Certain campus locations we can protect ourselves his new motorcycle to work mond. tion of higher education in tional display of a handgun, do not allow firearms such when a truck pulled in front See LIFE SUPPORT See CONCEALED CARRY Texas. including the partially- or as child-care centers, poll- of him, causing him to slam Page 4 Page 4 On Aug. 1, 2016, the leg- wholly-visible display of a ing places, sporting events, islation went into effect for handgun stored in a shoul- or any locations where all Texas four-year colleges der or belt holster. The law grievance or disciplinary and universities. also does not allow the carry proceedings are conducted. “We are prepared, and of rifles or shotguns on col- The college prohibits the our students are prepared,” lege campuses. use, possession, or display said Carole Gray, Dean of Disability Services, Veter- ans Affairs and Counseling Services at North Lake Col- Irving Historical Series: lege. “We have information going out to student, facil- ity, and staff. This is part 1970 - Now

NEW IRVING NETWORK: Cathy Whiteman was part of the first Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) crew that began producing television programs as soon as the cable system was activated in late 1981. /Photo contributed by Irving Archives

The Irving Historical ving through pictures, cap- Series is a four-week edu- tions, and quotes. cational series presented by Joe's Coffee Shop that See IRVING HISTORICAL SERIES showcases the history of Ir- Page 3 Page 2 August 12, 2017 www.RamblerNewspapers.com

Valley Ranch library celebrates CORRECTION: In last week's photo of the Oscar Ward Scholarship (page 7), Greater Irving Republican Club 50th anniversary of “The Outsiders” President Bruce Burns was misidentified. By Ariel Graham The Valley Ranch Library hosted a 50s-style sockhop on Friday, Aug 4, to cele- COMMUNITY CALENDAR brate the 50th anniversary of the influential young adult novel, “The Outsiders.” Back-to-School Nights Written by 16-year-old August 15-18 S.E. Hinton, the book was Each campus in the district will host a back-to-school event that will give first published on April families and students the opportunity to meet teachers, drop off school 24, 1967. It tells the story supplies and become familiar with the school. In addition, those who have not completed all steps of the registration process can do so at of Ponyboy Curtis and the these events. The schedule is as follows: conflict between two gangs Tuesday, August 15 – high schools, 5 to 7 p.m. in the 1960s in rural Okla- Wednesday, August 16 – middle schools, 5 to 7 p.m. homa. Ponyboy and his Thursday, August 17 – elementary schools, 5 to 7 p.m. brothers are the Greasers, a Friday, August 18 - early childhood schools, 2 to 4 p.m. gang of low-income working class teens. Their rivals the School Supply Drive Socs, or Socials, are wealthy August 18, 6 - 7:30 p.m. teens from the other side of OUTSIDERS WELCOME: Children stand in front of a 1950s diner mural as part of a book party to introduce kids to the First Baptist Church in Irving (403 S. Main Street) will be having a School town. When one of the Socs Supply Drive to help provide students with the tools they need to succeed. book "The Outsiders." The popular book is celebrating its 50th anniversary. /Photo by Ariel Graham is killed by a Greaser, Pony- Parents of Kindergarten - 5th grade students may pick up a free package boy’s life is changed forever of school supplies, while supplies last. as he learns death and pain its message is just as relevant was a teenager. very young, and it’s almost can affect anyone, no matter today. “I saw the movie for the hard to realize that those what their background. “It’s really different [to- first time in the theater people you’re seeing there “It’s a story about social day] as far as teen angst when it was showing,” Ew- are really famous actors now classes,” Annette Burford, and problems people go ing said. “It’s one of those and that this was one of their youth librarian at the Valley through,” Burford said. “But things that sticks with you. first big breakout roles.” Ranch Library, said. “It’s it‘s all part of life, and every- All teens have conflict, no The party was held as part about bringing differences body goes through it.” matter what clique you’re in. of a tri-annual book series together. There’s no perfect The book was considered You’re not always a Greaser, held at Valley Ranch. The lifestyle, there’s no perfect highly controversial at the and there’s not always knife library held similar events group of people, and I think time of its publication. It was fights, but there’s always this year for The Chronicles the message S.E. Hinton ranked #38 on the “Amer- some kind of clique conflict of Narnia in January and Al- wanted to get across is that ican Library Association’s between teens. I thought it ice in Wonderland in March. everybody comes from a Top 100 Most Frequently was encapsulating of what “The parties are a great different walk of life, but ev- Challenged Books of 1990- we were feeling without us way to introduce classic eryone is basically the same. 1999” for its portrayal of being able to express it.” books to a new audience, Everybody has problems, gang violence, underage In addition to being di- whether it is families who everybody has conflicts, ev- smoking and drinking, and rected by Coppola, the film are new to the country or erybody has the same emo- strong language. Despite the also boasted a cast of up- tweens and teens who ha- tions. It’s important for kids controversy, The Outsiders and-coming stars, including ven’t yet encountered the to understand that no matter was adapted into a film in Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, book in school,” said Mari- what walk of life they come 1983 directed by Francis Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, anne Follis, the head librar- from, nothing should hinder Ford Coppola and also had Ralph Macchio, Tom Cruise, ian of Valley Ranch Library. them from doing what they a TV series adaptation in and Diane Lane. “By creating a party, we give want to do, regardless of 1990. “Being that I saw [the the books fun and memora- their background.” Mindy Ewing, a volunteer movie] back then, I have ble points of access which Although the book is 50 with the Valley Ranch li- grown up with all these ac- will hopefully stay with the years old, Burford believes brary, saw the film when she tors,” Ewing said. “They’re attendees.” Coppell hires Two Deputy City Managers Two new leaders will soon team on Aug. 28. actively involved in the com- served as City Manager for Calling all current coaches, new take the helm as Deputy “The entire Executive munity.” the City of Falfurrias and La City Managers for the City Team participated in the Leach has been the As- Villa and began his public coaches, coaches thinking about of Coppell. Traci Leach, As- interview process and were sistant City Manager in the service career in economic sistant City Manager for the highly impressed by these Houston-area City of La development for the City of City of La Porte and Noel two individuals and their Porte since 2011 and be- Pharr. He is highly involved joining us, and folks who simply Bernal, Assistant City Man- commitment to service,” gan her career in Farmers in professional development ager for the City of Taylor, Coppell City Manager Mike Branch as a management and serves on the member- want to volunteer or be involved. were selected and offered Land said. “Each brings a analyst in 1999. She is com- ship committee, City Man- the positions in late July. unique set of skills to the mitted to community service agers of Tomorrow Task Leach and Bernal will offi- Executive Team and both and has volunteered her Force and as the Region VII cially join the City of Coppell are committed to becoming time as a member of the La Treasurer for the Texas City FirewheelMORE THAN Golf A GAME... Park Porte Education Foundation Management Association. Garland and as President-Elect of the Bernal received his Masters ATuesday, WAY Aug 15th, OF 5:30-7:30pm LIFE! NEW TEACHERS La Porte Rotary Club. She of Public Administration in 600 W Campbell Rd. between N. Garland Ave. and E. Brand Rd. Continued from Page 1 was also named Rotarian of 2013 and his Bachelors in the Year in 2015. Leach re- Sociology from the Univer- Golf Club of Dallas in as a new teacher, I want- School. ceived her Masters of Pub- sity of Texas Pan American. GET INVOLVED TODAY! ed somewhere that would “My whole family were lic Administration from the He is married and has a son South Dallas provide the resources and pretty much educators: my University of North Texas and a daughter. PARTICIPATEWednesday, | VOLUNTEER Aug 16th, 6-8pm | DONATE support me along the way. grandparents, my mom, my in 1999 and her Bachelors of The Deputy City Manag- 2200 W Red Bird Ln, between I-35, 67 and I-20 That’s why I chose Irving sister, aunts, uncles,” Finch- Political Science from Austin er positions in Coppell were ISD.” er said. “It’s basically what College in 1997. She is mar- previously held by current 25 LOCATIONS Hartwig enjoys teach- I’ve wanted to do my whole ried and has one daughter. City Manager Mike Land Golf Center at the Highlands ing middle school students life. Bernal has served as the and Mario Canizares, who THROUGHOUTCarrollton in particular, because she “Irving is very unique. 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Left: Construction on in the early 1970s, which at the time was acclaimed as the finest IRVING football stadium in the country. Nearly 40 years later, the stadium was demolished.. 1971 - 2010 HISTORICAL SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR 1970 - Now *All photos provided by the Irving Archives ** Thank you to Kevin Kendro in the Irving Archives for helping make this series possible

"Most of us have picked a particular community to live and work in and you can't just take from that community, you have an obligation to the community." - Ronald Krause, chairman of the Development Council for the Hospital, c. 1980s By 1970, Irving cafes had regular customers who exchanged information and socialized. One of these places IRVING POPULATION was Joe's Coffee Shop. Carol Wood worked for owner Joe Thompson when the shop had only 46 seats. Later, Carol bought the business. Joe's began booming and seating was expanded every four years so that by 1980, 1960 - 45,895 there were 150 seats. The business eventually moved to Sixth Street and took over from the original location 1970 - 97,260 From 1977 through the 1980s, developers were of "Farina's." Today, Carol's daughter Tammy runs the popular restaurant that serves home cooking and at- 1980 - 109,943 tracts repeat customers who say there is a feeling that "everybody knows your name." 1990 - 155,037 rapidly filling in previously undeveloped land 2000 - 191,615 2010 - 216,290 FEATURED SPONSORS est. 2016 - 238,289 The Irving Hispanic Chamber of Com- TEXAS STADIUM - 1971 - 2010 merce was founded in 1998 and char- Texas Stadium opened tered in 2001 as an n organization of with the Greater South- dedicated individuals and businesses west Billy Graham Cru- who have come together to advance sade. The structure cov- the commercial, financial, educational ered ten acres, had over and civic interests of the growing 65,000 seats and boasted Hispanic Community in Irving. Irving Hispanic Chamber no sightline interference. Suites sold for $50,000 unfurnished. The Irving Heritage Society was founded in 1978 as an out- Clint Murchison was growth of the American Bicentennial Commission. Mr. and quoted in the Houston Mrs. Neill English and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Bates, who directed Post as saying, "It's the the Commission, realized a permanent organization was finest football stadium ever built. It will be the only modern stadium built primarily for footbaill since World needed to support a renewed interest in history, especially War II." local history, and to maintain and preserve the Heritage House. That same year, the Heritage Society was launched at The Cowboys left Texas Stadium after the 2008 NFL season for AT&T Stadium. The stadium was demolished the first vintage Valentine Tea on February 14. on April 11, 2010, and took roughly 25 seconds for the entire structure to completely fall. Irving Heritage Society

THE SYMPHONY BALL - 1970 BICENTENNIAL - 1976 NEW CITY HALL - 1976

In July 1976, the City Council officially opened the new City Hall Com- plex with a twenty-one-gun salute. The Complex had been in the planning and construction stages for seven years. A one-story Council Chamber was designed to accomodate an overflow crowd standing in an atrium behind the seated audience. It flowed into the four-story wing that housed the various city departments. One complete floor and parts of each floor were reserved for future build-out and furnishing, During Irving's Bicentennial event of 1976, many fireplugs were painted which allowed for phased funding and the growth of city staff. as a soldier of the American Revolution. Would-be artists applied for and were issued the right to paint specific plugs, which were judged for recog- IRVING, TEXAS HISTORY BOOK nition. There was no age limit for participation in the commission-spon- sored project. BYRON NELSON - 1982 - 2017 The Byron Nelson This series was made Golf Classic was possible largely The Irving Symphony was a full orchestra with more than sixty musi- an annual event through Norma cians. The Symphony Ball was the largest and one of the most elegant in Irving since Stanton's book, social events each year that was a major fundraiser for the orchestra. 1982 when it was "Irving, Texas: From sponsored by GTE. Rails to Wings." The The Symphony League was started to increase financial support and It was operated by book was published boost ticket sales. They put on the Red Stocking Follies, a musical re- the Salesmanship in 2003 as part of view on the stage. Cargill Productions came from Club of Dallas to Irving's one hundred New York with a script, music, costumes, and a director. Irving supplied benefit their clubs year birthday. the musicians and actors. Twelve ladies of the Symphony League were and camps for billed as the Fandango Rockettes. boys and girls with severe behavioral problems. Page 4 August 12, 2017 www.RamblerNewspapers.com Buy wisely: Texas sales POLICE REPORTS Fatal hit and run suspect caught

A 20-year-old man struck a pedestrian with his vehicle tax holiday, Aug. 11-13 before fleeing the scene on Friday, July 28. Alejandro Cabrera, 20, got into an altercation with Alejan- AUSTIN — Texas Comp- a sales tax break on most Exemption certificates are not normally worn except dro Rodriguez 34, at the 1500 Block of North Union Bower troller Glenn Hegar re- school supplies priced at not required. The exemp- for those purposes; they do Road on Friday, July minds shoppers they can less than $100 purchased tion applies to each eligible not qualify for the exemp- 28 at approximately save money on certain for use by a student in an item that sells for less than tion. Tennis shoes, jogging 10:35 a.m. Cabrera items during the state’s an- elementary or secondary $100, regardless of how suits and swimsuits, howev- then got into his car nual sales tax holiday. This school. many items are sold on the er, are commonly worn for and struck Rodriguez year, the sales tax holiday is Backpacks same invoice to a customer. purposes other than athletic before fleeing the scheduled for Friday, Satur- Backpacks priced less For example, if a custom- activity and thus qualify for scene. day and Sunday, Aug. 11-13. than $100 sold for use by er purchases two shirts for the exemption. Rodriguez was The law exempts most elementary and secondary $80 each, then both items The sales tax holiday ex- transported to Park- clothing, footwear, school students are exempt during qualify for the exemption, emption does not extend to land Hospital where supplies and backpacks the sales tax holiday. A back- even though the customer’s rental of clothing or foot- he was pronounced priced below $100 from pack is a pack with straps total purchase price ($160) wear; nor does it apply to al- deceased. sales tax, saving shoppers one wears on the back. The exceeds $99.99. teration (including embroi- The Irving Police about $8 on every $100 they exemption includes back- The exemption does not dery) or cleaning services Department took spend during the weekend. packs with wheels, provided apply to the first $99.99 of performed on clothes and Cabrera into custody “Most folks won’t hear the they can also be worn on the an otherwise eligible item shoes. Additionally, tax is shortly after the in- back-to-school bell for an- back like a traditional back- that sells for more than due on sales of accessories, cident. He will be ar- other month, but it’s never pack, and messenger bags. $99.99. For example, if a including jewelry, hand- raigned on a charge too early to take advantage The exemption does not customer purchases a pair bags, purses, briefcases, of murder and bond will be set. of the opportunity to save include items reasonably of pants that costs $110, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, Alejandro Cabrera money on everything from defined as luggage, brief- then sales tax is due on the watches and similar items. ball caps to ballpoint pens,” cases, athletic/duffle/gym entire $110. Textbooks/comput- Hegar said. “As the father bags, computer bags, purses The exemption also does ers Multi-vehicle crash of three young children, I or framed backpacks. Ten not apply to sales of special Textbooks, computers know how these expenses or fewer backpacks can be clothing or footwear that and software are not exempt can add up.” purchased tax-free at one the manufacturer primarily during the sales tax holiday. kills motorcyclist This year, shoppers will time without providing an designed for athletic activity The legislation authorizing save an estimated $87 mil- exemption certificate to the or protective use and that is the sales tax holiday pro- A motorcycle driver died after being involved in a lion in state and local sales seller. not normally worn except vides an exemption for only multi-vehicle accident. taxes during the sales tax Clothing when used for the athletic the specific items of cloth- A multi-vehicle accident occurred in the 1900 block of W. , holiday. Retailers are not re- activity or protective use ing, footwear, backpacks Irving Blvd. on Friday, July 28 at approximately 5:34 p.m. The Legislature sets the quired to collect state and for which the manufactur- and school supplies defined A second vehicle involved in the accident contained one dates for the sales tax holi- local sales or use tax on er designed the article. For in Texas Tax Code Sections occupant who was transported to Parkland Hospital with day. most footwear and clothing example, golf cleats and 151.326 and 151.327 and serious but non-life threatening injuries. School Supplies that are sold for less than football pads are primarily Comptroller Rule 3.365. The name of the motorcycle driver is not being released at Texas families also get $100 during the holiday. designed for athletic activi- this time, and the accident investigation by the Irving Police SOURCE Texas Comptroller ty or protective use and are Department Traffic Section is still ongoing. SOURCE Irving Police Department LIFE SUPPORT Continued from Page 1

“Most of the time he rec- both times he’s actually bro- over 26 days, and the hos- days is $32,000,” Alexia ing rehab facilities in the A family friend has set ognizes me,” Sandi said. “He ken the tubes.” pital staff set up an air mat- said. “That’s not including country. A medical flight up a blood drive at Sandi’s doesn’t know where he’s at. Patrick, who lost his old- tress in the waiting room for what health insurance is to Houston from Ham- office on August 19 from Sometimes he’s in Florida. er brother in 2009 to a car her. going to cover. That’s out of mond could cost as much at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 717 It’s touch-and-go with what accident, just finished his The truck driver received pocket that we have to pay.” $20,000. North MacArthur Blvd to he remembers and what he sophomore year at Loui- a ticket for failure to yield at Patrick is set to be in ICU RAISING MONEY store blood for the Irving doesn’t. We have to explain siana’s Southeastern Uni- a stop sign. He was driving for a few more weeks before Patrick’s family made the community. The blood to him that he’s in a hospi- versity. A boy that Alexia on a suspended license and moving to another room. decision to make their pri- won’t assist Patrick direct- tal. He doesn’t realize, and describes as very family ori- has had a bench warrant out The price of staying in an vate struggle public. They ly, but is a way for Brown when he does, he gets a re- ented and hard-working, he since 2012. At the time of ICU varies, but generally is hope that by telling their and her family to honor ally terrified, scared look on had recently started a job at the accident, he had no in- over $5,000 a day. story, they can raise mon- his name. his face.” a landscaping company to surance on the vehicle and Although Patrick was ey for his rising medical “With the amount of Patrick’s hands are re- help pay for college. was driving four children. initially air lifted just five costs. The money raised will blood that has been given strained to prevent him For his mother, a State- “I’m working hard to get miles from the site of the help cover continued care to Patrick, I want to do from pulling out or breaking Farm insurance agent that somebody to pick him up accident, the cost of that after hospitalization and something for our local the medical devices keeping owns her own agency on on the warrant that he’s had flight alone could easily be living expenses after reha- community,” Sandi said. him alive. He has a trachea MacArthur Blvd, keeping out since 2012,” Sandi said. thousands of dollars. Un- bilitation. The family’s Go- “Without the blood that in his neck providing oxy- spirits high and still run- “Then I’m waiting for this fortunately, medical flights FundMe page has a goal of Patrick’s been given, he gen and a peg in his stom- ning the business has been case to be put on the docket are not required to report $50,000. wouldn’t be here.” ach feeding him. a struggle. so I can try to pursue further fees, and they can range “The funds will go for “He’s pulled the peg out “My daughter has been charges.” from $12,000 to as much as anything that insurance five times,” Sandi said. here as much as she can, On Thursday, August 3 $25,000 per flight. doesn’t cover as far as any CLASSIFIEDS “He’s actually broken the but I need her at the office Patrick had back surgery to Sandi was told by the hos- medical equipment he’s tubes on the trachea twice, working,” Sandi said. Sandi fix his fractured T11 through pital staff that the medical going to need,” Sandi said. not just pulled it out but has been at the hospital for T4 and T1 spinal nerves. flight will not be covered by “He’s going to need a wheel- EMPLOYMENT Sandi said he may need insurance. Now, the family chair. He’s going to need more surgery as they mon- hopes to save money so they ramps whenever he does CONCEALED CARRY itor each day. can air lift Patrick to TIRR come home. He’s going to Senior .Net Developer. Travel Since the accident, Pat- Memorial Hermann Reha- need living expenses and Leaders Group LLC seeks a Continued from Page 1 rick has not recovered feel- bilitation and Research in getting readjusted to being Senior .Net Developer in Irving, Texas. This position ing from his waist down. Houston, one of the lead- paralyzed.” includes the availability of if something happens, es- of the law. He has received 19 units of working from home in the pecially because of what “I think it means we will blood and is on life support, Metropolitan area around happened recently,” said be adjusting to this new en- but doctors told his family the office in Irving, Texas Ashley Gonzalez, a North vironment based upon our to remain optimistic. or working from the office Lake student, referencing individual feelings about “They’ve told us not to in Irving, Texas. Must have a violent campus shooting concealed carry. As you give up hope, but as of now proof of legal authority to in May which claimed two know, this is a controver- it’s not looking good,” Sandi work in the U.S. Required lives. “I believe as long as sial subject with proponents said. “My goal is to get him Education: Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) the students and facility are and opponents on both completely off the ventila- in Computer Science, responsible and they know sides. In addition to com- tor, to get him in the right Computer Information how to use it right and not plying with state law, it is state of mind, and to get Systems, Computer play around with it, then also our role to be sure that his physical therapy start- Engineering or a closely they should be allowed to our facility, staff, students ed. That’s the goal before related IT field. Required bring it here.” and community understand they’re able to even get him Experience: (A) at least five Opponents of open carry the law and how concealed out of SICU (Surgical Inten- (5) years of progressive post- are often quick to point out carry will look on a college sive Care Unit).” baccalaureate experience as that statistically a gun own- campus. Above all, we don’t For now, the family has software developer or closely related occupation and (B) at er is more likely to be shot want this to be a distraction limited hospital visits to im- least 5 years of experience by his own weapon than use from our learning mission. mediate family because Pat- architecting, designing and it to defend himself or oth- “The only part of the law rick contracted MRSA in his developing (or leading or ers. that is open to local con- lungs, an infection caused overseeing designing and “Our focus has been on trol is in the area of exclu- by a staph bacteria resis- developing using) web-based compliance with the law sionary, or gun free, zones. tant to many antibiotics. He and windows technology and making sure that the With input from the many also fights fevers every night solutions utilizing Microsoft college community under- constituents involved in from a rare super bug in his .NET Framework, C#, ASP. stands what is allowed and our planning, the DCCCD lungs that doctors have yet NET, HTML, and JavaScript, Windows Communication what is not allowed,” said Board approved as part of to identify. Foundation. All experience Dr. Christa Slejko, Presi- their policy, exclusionary RISING MEDICAL components in (A) and (B) dent of North Lake College. zones. Exclusionary zones COSTS can be gained concurrently “Over the last year, we have cannot be used to work Although the family has in the same 5 year period. held public forums to solic- around the intention of insurance, most medical No calls or emails. Interested it feedback and questions the law, but examples of providers will cover up to a candidates should apply from the community, the approved gun-free zones certain amount, leaving the careers-travelleaders.icims. employees, and students. including sporting events, family to foot the bill for the com. This position is for We’ve also had the oppor- the college Health Center, remaining cost. FAMILY STRENGTH: Patrick Rafeedie is on life-support after a motorcycle full-time employment by Travel Leaders Group LLC tunity to participate in the the Counseling Center and “Out-of-pocket expenses accident last month in Louisiana. His family is fighting to stay on top of escalating medical costs and raising money to airlift him to a rehab facility in for employment in Irving, development of the DCCCD lab areas in which there are he’s incurred so far on 23 Texas. EOE. policy for implementation combustible materials.” Houston. /Photo contributed 972-870-1992 Rambler Newspapers August 12, 2017 Page 5 Tips for saving on back-to-school costs PHOENIX – Back-to- nance consultant with Take scissors and rulers can with- supply lists have become put off purchases on pricey find a good deal. school spending is cutting Charge America, a national stand many school years. more extensive – and ex- items until after Labor Day. Shop second-hand: more deeply into family nonprofit credit counsel- Saving even a few bucks pensive. It’s smart to stick Just like holiday shopping, Clothing swaps are a smart budgets than ever before. ing and debt management here and there will quickly to the list and avoid impulse retailers hold fire sales after choice for parents looking In fact, the National Retail counseling agency. “School add up. purchases on unnecessary the rush is over. to exchange gently used Foundation expects parents budget cuts have shifted the Splurge and scrimp: You items. Shop tax-free: Many clothing, and second-hand to shell out $83.6 billion cost of supplies to families, may want to splurge on a Compare prices: Laptops states offer a tax-free week- shops, Craigslist and eBay this year to send their chil- but savvy parents can mini- few items that are import- and calculators can put a big end to help parents save are good options for find- dren and college students mize their spending without ant to your kids, like a cool dent in the back-to-school money on back to school. ing trendy and brand-name back to school, an increase skimping on necessities.” new backpack or high-end budget, so make sure you’re Look online to see if your gear at a low cost. of 10 percent over last year. Sullivan offers nine tips for calculator. Then scrimp on getting the best price. Pick state participates, and take Include kids in the pro- “Back-to-school season saving money on back-to- everything else, opting for from numerous apps that advantage of the savings. cess: Give your kids a back- puts a lot of strain on fam- school: low-price and store brand track prices on costly elec- Find retailer deals: Re- to-school budget for high- ilies, and spending keeps Repurpose: Kids need glue sticks, binders and tronics to ensure you’re get- tailers ramp up promo- er-price items like clothes going up every year,” said many of the same supplies markers. ting the best value. tional offers as the start of and shoes. They’ll learn Mike Sullivan, a personal fi- every year, and items like Stick to the list: Teachers’ Wait to buy: Even better, school approaches. Sign up an important lesson about for emails and check social blowing the budget on one media pages of your kids’ or two pricey brand-name favorite brands, then make items or stretching their your purchases when you dollars for a bigger haul. Irving company donates to SOURCE Take Charge America, Inc.

(972) 870-1992 North Texas Food Bank OBITUARIES [email protected] Nexion, headquartered of food for the North Texas food banks throughout the variety of volunteer efforts, in Irving, is proud to an- Food Bank. The donations United States and Canada totaling over 150 hours. The Travis is preceded in death nounce that its employees, will benefit the nutritional where Nexion also has em- philanthropic initiative was by his loving wife of 38 years, travel agents and suppliers needs of children, families ployees. part of a larger “Day of Giv- Mary Lee Aills. – combined with an exec- and seniors in 13 counties In addition to the donat- ing” effort in which Nexion He is survived by his chil- utive monetary donation throughout North Texas ed food items and monetary and Nexion Canada joined dren; daughter; Kelly Smith match – recently raised represented by the North contributions, Nexion em- and husband Walter, Leah over $20,000 and collected Texas Food Bank in Dallas ployees and member trav- See FOOD BANK Stearns and fiancée Jim; son, more than 400 meals worth as well as supporting local el agents participated in a Page 7 Terry Aills and wife Wendy; grandchildren, EW Oates and wife Amanda, Angela Tuck- (972) 870-1992 er and Nick Martinez, Robin [email protected] Smith, Jessica Jackson and OPINIONS Husband Mark, Kayla Smith, Kendall Stearns, Jonathan EDITORIAL Stearns, Stephanie Logue, Keaton Vines; great grandchil- Years ago, long before the amazingly calm. homes. pig, please consider attend- Travis Wayne Aills, of Ir- dren, 12; brother, Kennith Ray Irving Animal Care Campus We took Bobby home and If you have a place in ing the event and helping ving, died peacefully at his Aills; sister, Nellie Ruth Neel, was built, two litters of black introduced him to Austin. your home for a pet, young clear the Irving Animal Care home with family by his side Margaret Louise Hilton, Linda lab puppies were dropped Bobby and Austin both or old, dog or cat or genie Campus of all pets. on Monday, August 7, 2017. Inez Owens. numerous nieces off at the DFW Humane loved to play fetch, but Aus- Stacey Starkey Travis was born on July 2, and nephews. Society. After months of tin simply could not play 1942 in Gilmer, Texas, the son Services were held Friday knowing the shelter as their any longer. Bobby would go of the late Samuell Wood Aills August 11th at 11am at Guerre- home, our family adopted zooming after the ball, grab and the late Ethel Mabel Mc- ro Dean Funeral Home. Burial the last of those dogs. it and run across the yard, Coy. In July of 1960 he would followed at Kemp Cemetery in Austin had already been before depositing it at Aus- marry the love of his life, Mary Kemp, Tx adopted and returned tin’s feet, so Austin could Lee Crittenden. Travis worked Arrangements entrusted to twice. A mixed breed, his give it to me. for Vaught Aircraft in Grand Guerrero Dean Funeral Home head was abnormally large Each time the back door Prairie, where he would retire under the direction of Aaron and square for a lab, which was opened for the dogs to of more than 25 years of ser- King, Funeral Director. made him look strikingly come into the house, Bobby vice. unintelligent. would wait for Austin to go Still a young dog when we in first to make certain the DEATH NOTICES adopted him, Austin loved older dog made it up the to run and play, and quick- steps. Bobby and Austin re- Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home ly became the leader of our mained best buddies until 972-254-4242 little three dog pack. Austin’s death. Bill Smith – Oct. 29, 1937 – Aug. 6, 2017 Ten years later, ailing In addition to being un- with cancer and aching wanted, Bobby had also Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home from arthritis, Austin was been adopted and returned 972-579-1313 all alone in the yard. to the shelter. Susie Austin - May 15, 1962 - Aug. 9, 2017 We returned to the DFW There are no bad dogs, Humane Society to find only misunderstood and Austin a companion. mistreated pets. On Aug. Outside Sales Representatives Now in its new facility, 19 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 the Humane Society and the p.m. the Irving Animal Care Rambler Newspapers is currently seeking outgoing individuals who enjoy working City Shelter had pioneered Campus will once again closely with community business leaders. a Clear the Shelter event, host the Clear the Shelter Requirements: Personal Tran-sportation & Valid Driver’s License and Insurance which had proven very suc- event. All homeless pets will Preferred Skills: Prior Sales Experience (not retail) & Basic Computer Skills and cessful. The event had been be free to good, adoptive willingness to establish and maintain profitable relationships with customers. held a few weeks prior. We Bobby For more information call 972-870-1992 or email [email protected] were told every cage in the facility had been emptied except Bobby’s. A staff member, who knew our history with ‘diffi- cult’ dogs, wanted us to take a look at Bobby. My first reaction was ‘no way.’ Bobby honestly reminded me of a badger caught in a trap. He seemed Zoey vicious and ready to attack. Hi, my name is Zoey and I am a very calm, proper lady. I'm about 8 We sat with a staff mem- years old, so I have a few years on me, but I have a lot of years left ber for half an hour before to give. I especially love to sit on human laps for petting, brushing, Bobby would allow us to pet or just enjoying quiet time. I sometimes talk just to make conver- sation, but you can really get me revved up with some scratching him, but once he did, he was around my tail! I'm also a bit selfish. I want a human all to myself so that I can spend as much time as possible with them enjoying the love.

Troy Hi. I'm Troy. I'm about 2 years old, and was brought in because I kept escaping my yard. You might notice from my picture that I'm a handsome boy. What you might not notice is my unusual small ears. So it is anyone's guess what the mix is. But possibly I have some Shar Pei genes. My former family did a great job socializing me; as I'm good with other dogs and have a passion for human companionship, including children. I'm looking for a family that will play with me, hang out with me, and love me. I know a few commands, including that I'm good on a leash. If you are looking for a social loving boy that is in need of a forever home, then let's meet. Page 6 August 12, 2017 www.RamblerNewspapers.com FUN & GAMES Answers make sense of the info. Frustrated, McKagan enrolled in a basic finance 1. MOVIE: What 1980s movie had the 1. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” course at a community college. One thing led to another, and he ended tagline, “One man’s struggle to take it 2. Lake Superior up at Seattle University’s Albers School of Business. Now, the rock star easy”? 3. 24 is becoming a money manager, founding wealth-management firm Me- 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the largest of 4. Calvin Coolidge ridian Rock to help other musicians in the same boat. the Great Lakes? 3. MUSIC: How many notes are in the military bugle call “Taps”? 5. Garcia Lopez de Cardenas 6. Cedar * It was 20th-century playwright Lorraine Hansberry * If you saw two ships run into each other, you’d likely call it a collision 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only American president 7. Nabisco who made the following sage observation: “The thing -- and you’d be correct if both boats were moving at the time. Techni- born on July 4? 8. LeVar Burton that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevi- cally speaking, though, if one of the boats is stationary, it’s known as 5. EXPLORERS: What European explorer discovered the Grand 9. 37 degrees tably that which must also make you lonely.” an allision. Canyon? 6. FLAGS: What kind of tree is featured on Lebanon’s flag? 10. University of Oxford * Yes, zebras run in herds. It is more interesting, * Those who study such things say that when a male beaver gets in a 7. BUSINESS: What firm was originally known as the National though -- and just as correct -- to call such a group wrestling fight with a female beaver, the female usually wins. Biscuit Company? a dazzle of zebras or a zeal of zebras. 8. TELEVISION: Who starred as Kunta Kinte in the original * As it turns out, cuddling isn’t just fun -- it’s good for you, too! Research miniseries “Roots”? 9. ANATOMY: What is the normal temperature of the human * If you’re planning a trip to India, keep in mind that in shows that snuggling up with a loved one stimulates the release of oxy- CLUBS that country, it’s considered rude to whistle in public. tocin, which (among other things) can help wounds heal faster. body in Celsius? American Legion Post #218 *** 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: At which school are Rhodes * One day in 1994, Duff McKagan, the original bass Thought for the Day: “Kindness is more important than wisdom, and scholars invited to study? Heritage Park Building guitar player for hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, was the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.” -- Theodore Rubin (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. 215 Main St. Downtown Irving bored. With little else to do, he decided to take a look 3rd Thursday of each month. at the band’s financials -- and realized he couldn’t (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878 Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Community Bible Church 2301 Texas Drive Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. Hallelujah Pool Players Every Wed. @ Noon Heritage Senior Center 200 S Jefferson St., Irving, TX 75060 Irving Amateur Radio Club Fourth Thursday of the month 7:30 to 9 PM Senter East Bldg, 228 Chamberlain www.irvingarc.org Irving AMBUCS Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. at Spring Creek BBQ Irving Democrats Every second Tuesday of month at 7pm Midori Japanese Restaurant 4020 N. MacArthur Blvd, #120 Irving Garden & Arts 2nd Thursday, 10am Irving Garden & Arts Building 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 Irving Masonic Lodge #1218 Every second Tuesday of month at 7:30pm 132 E. Second St., Irving, TX 75017 [email protected] / 972-253-5600 Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 Every Wed. @ Noon Golden Corral, 1701 N. Belt Line Rd. Irving Republican Women’s Club 2nd Monday each month @ 6:30 pm IHOP on Highway 635 Irving Retired School Personnel Association First Christian Church 104 W. Grauwyler Rd. Second Thursday every month 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 Irving Texas Democratic Women Meet the first Tues. each month 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m. East Buffet Rest. Irving Women’s Network Las Colinas Country Club Fourth Tuesday of every month 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Metroplex Glass Club Every 2nd Tuesday At Oak Haven UMC 1600 N. Irving Heights Saturday Singles Lunch Bunch 1st & 3rd Saturdays 469-348-5023 Sticks and Strings Community Knitting Group First and third Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 pm S. Irving Library, 2nd floor boardroom Beginners and Crocheters welcome www.sticksandstrings.org TOPS TX #58, Irving Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Chateau on Wildbriar Lake ANSWER KEY 1515 Hard Rock Road 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 Every Saturday @ 8:30 a.m. at Wonderful World of Cooking Karen – 972-986-4056 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. 972-870-1992 Rambler Newspapers August 12, 2017 Page 7 WORSHIP

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100 free backpacks Belt Line Road Church of Christ First Church of Christ, 1202 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX Scientist 75061 2250 W Pioneer Dr., Irving, 1st Century Christianity in the 75061 21st Century 972-253-7202 Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. www.ChristianScienceIrving.com Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 Sunday & Sunday School 10 am p.m. Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday Worship 7:00 p.m. Reading Room Mon-Sat 10am- 972-790-8606 1pm www.BeltLineChurch.com Dial in to services: 1-857-232- 0476 access code 884879 UNITY CHURCH For inspiring programs 24/7 call: 214-His-Work (214-447-9675) Unity of Irving Sunday Morning Services: UNITED METHODIST 9:30 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Service & Children’s Church Plymouth Park United Reverend Frank Pounders Methodist Church and Reverend Margaret Pound- 1615 W. Airport Freeway Irving Tx ers 972-255-4185 210 Virginia St., Irving, Texas www.ppumc.org 75061 972-253-5083 unitychurchofirving.com UNITED METHODIST

First United Methodist Church 211 W. Third, 75060 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving. Pollo Campero wanted to give back to the Irving community, so they gave away 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary students. The Sunday Morning org restaurant plans to keep the tradition going in the future. /Photo by Joe Snell Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary "I know times are hard. It's a nice backpack with school supplies that Traditional 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel Communion Service Second and fourth Sundays Holy Communion every Sunday helps parents and families out. " Ashley Wojnar, Marketing Manager, Pollo Campero 9:15 a.m. Oak Haven Non-Traditional Service United Methodist Church Plymouth Park Praise Band 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 972.438.1431 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service www.oakhavenumc.org Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra Chancel Choir Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m Dr. William E. La Barr, Ministerio Hispano NISSI Senior Pastor Estudio Biblico 1:00 p.m. KidsNotes program ends with bang Dr. Rusty Hedges, Associate Pastor Servicio Adoracion 2:00 p.m. We're holding a place Buemi introduced his in- for you! strument and performed for WORSHIP ADS the children. The program PLYMOUTH PARK To list your house of worship concluded with an Instru- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ment Petting Zoo which 1615 W. Airport Freeway, in the Rambler, please contact allowed children to try out Irving, Texas 75062 Joe at 972-870-1992 or joes@ 972-255-4185 instruments from each of ramblernewspapers.net the four orchestra families. For more details go to www.ppumc.org Early exposure to mu- sic and the arts is crucial to developing the creative spark in children. Evidence has shown that children en- gaged in musical education perform well above national classroom standards. To this end, the Las Colinas Sym- phony Orchestra is proud to present its KidsNotes program to young children where they can hear, see, touch, and explore differ- ent aspects of music and the orchestra. KidsNotes is of- fered at many area schools, libraries, and bookstores throughout the year. Due to generous contributions from public and private donors, the KidsNotes program is offered free of charge to the community. SOURCE Las Colinas Sympho- ny Orchestra

The Las Colinas Sym- West Irving Public Library, book Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, phony Orchestra has con- South Irving Public Library, which introduced the differ- cluded its presentation of Grapevine Public Library, ent families of instruments the KidsNotes program for Emma’s House, and the in an engaging and fun way. the summer. The LCSO Coppell Public Library. A Next, students engaged in partnered with community total audience of over 390 games that explored mu- libraries to expose children people was reached. sical concepts like pitch, to classical music. Programs This season, the rhythm, and timbre. Then, were presented at the Ir- KidsNotes program be- Las Colinas Symphony Or- ving East Branch Library, gan with the reading of the chestra clarinetist Brent

FOOD BANK Continued from Page 5 with other Travel Leaders said Jackie Friedman, CTC, members and suppliers who Group travel agencies and CTIE, President of Nexion. helped us in this charitable travel agents throughout “Food insecurity is some- initiative.” North America, on July 13, thing that happens far too Throughout Travel Lead- in a concentrated effort to often, especially in the sum- ers Group, the combined reduce hunger. Nexion is mer when children are out Day of Giving efforts led to the travel industry’s pre- of school. We are happy to the collection of 17,000 food mier host travel agency and do our part in making Texas items. Additionally, over a Travel Leaders Group a better place through our 400 Travel Leaders Group company. Day of Giving and hope we employees and travel agents “Nexion understands can inspire others to work volunteered with local food that part of being a good toward ending hunger as banks and contributed over corporate citizen means well. I am so proud of all $78,000 to Feeding Ameri- supporting the communi- our employees for their ca and local food banks. ties where we do business,” efforts and grateful to our SOURCE Nexion Page 8 August 12, 2017 www.RamblerNewspapers.com KIB recognizes individuals, businesses By Ariel Graham 2016, Barton Elementary Over a dozen Irving cit- was named the top paper izens and businesses were recycler in the district, recy- recognized for their efforts cling over 86,000 pounds of in helping beautify the city paper on campus, or nearly during the 2017 Mayor 100 pounds per student. and Keep Irving Beautiful “It’s a great honor, but Awards reception hosted at I feel like I can’t accept it First Baptist Church of Ir- just for myself,” Giddens ving on Monday, Aug. 7. said. “This is the doing of Keep Irving Beautiful my students. We have 800 (KIB) is a non-profit pro- students at Barton Ele- gram dedicated to educat- mentary and they are all ing the citizens of Irving on very environmentally con- litter abatement, recycling scious. We have a Green and beautification to make Team that’s been in place the city a cleaner, greener for many, many years. Last place to live. Every year, KIB year when they recycled so partners with Irving’s may- much paper, I knew then, GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR IRVING: Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) celebrates their annual awards event, honoring Irving citizens and or to hold an awards ban- immediately, these kids are businesses for their efforts in helping beautify the city./ Photo by John Starkey quet to honor both individ- invested in not just Irving, uals and organizations who but Earth. It’s exciting to went above and beyond in see kids so young want to be body’s got to be involved The committees also Award Civil Servant Award their efforts, either through involved. and do their part to make recognized City of Irving DFW Humane Society - Barry Allen - KIB Home- volunteer work, corporate “I wish other communi- things wonderful for the Code Enforcement. KAB Civic Organization Award town Award st sponsorship, or contribu- ties did the work that hap- generations to come.” named the department 1 City of Irving Water Util- Councilman David Palm- tion to the community. pens here with Keep Irving Brandon Morton, an ad- place in Overall Communi- ities Department - Green er - KIB Hometown Award Principal Kelly Gid- Beautiful. It’s vital because junct professor of biology ty Improvement, and KTB Government Award Shareen Altum - Lifetime nd dens of Barton Elementary we all know that resources and sustainability coor- named them 2 place in the Detective John Shingle - Achievement Award. School received the Educa- are limited. We know that dinator from North Lake Government Program Cate- tor Award. Nominated for unless we take care of each College, also received the gory. her commitment to both other, we take care of the Educator Award. During “It makes me really proud her school and the envi- environment and our city, his time at the University of of all of my team members, ronment, Giddens led her it won’t be what the people North Texas, he served on both the KIB group and the students in trash pickup who came before us worked the President’s Sustainabil- code officers that are out and recycling efforts. In so hard to create. Every- ity Council and co-authored there in the trenches every a wind turbine project for single day doing what they the nation’s first Platinum do,” Code Enforcement Di- LEED certified football rector Teresa Adrian said. Toxic plants stadium. Today, he pro- “It can be considered a motes a number of green, thankless job sometimes, eco-friendly initiatives on but they don’t look at it that the campus of North Lake way. We really appreciate may harm pets College. the partnership we have “It’s really heartening to with our citizens and the be surrounded by peers and ability to go out there and the community that also hopefully improve the qual- care about keeping Irving ity of life for folks in our city. beautiful,” Morton said. “Everybody has a goal of “I think one of the big suc- making Irving more beau- cesses with KIB is that they tiful. Regardless of how work cross-sector. They’re they’re going about doing it, working with non-profits, it really is a joint effort and a schools, churches, business- shared vision for Irving.” es, chambers, colleges. It’s Additional winners are as really all over the spectrum. follows: It’s one of the cornerstones of the organization.” Boy Scout Troop 508 - Having plants in your pawing at the mouth, vom- KIB itself also received Youth Leadership Award home can make your space iting, diarrhea, weakness, recognition earlier this year, Baptist Benevolent Min- more decorative, even calm- altered mentation, and ag- earning the Keep America istries of Irving - Faith ing. However, certain plants itation. It is also possible Beautiful (KAB) President’s Group Award also can be toxic to pets. Dr. that an animal may act nor- Circle National Award as FASTSIGNS Irving/Las Christine Rutter, clinical mal for one to two days after well as the Keep Texas Colinas - Business and In- assistant professor at the ingestion before the signs of Beautiful (KTB) Gold Star dustry Award Texas A&M University Col- illness are apparent. State Award. These are the Verizon - Business and lege of Veterinary Medicine If you think your pet has highest honors KAB and Industry Award & Biomedical Sciences, de- ingested a poisonous plant, KTB can award an organi- Irving Las Colinas Cham- scribed some of the poten- Rutter recommended con- zation. ber of Commerce - Media tially dangerous plants in tacting the ASPCA animal our homes. poison control (APC). In ad- “The plants in our homes dition, she said to take your that are toxic to pets are pet to see a veterinarian im- often colorful and showy,” mediately. Rutter said. “The plants that “There is a small fee are the most deadly, espe- for contacting the ASPCA cially to cats, are true lilies APC, but it provides great of the family Liliaceae. All information on many lev- portions of the plant, in- els,” Rutter said. “It not cluding pollen, are consid- only helps owners decide erably toxic.” whether or not treatment is In addition, Rutter said necessary, but it is also an oleander and sago palms, ongoing resource for veteri- a favorite decorative palm, narians because it provides also are dangerous to pets if the most up-to-date toxin consumed. database and treatment rec- “All parts of sago palms ommendations.” are toxic, especially the While plants may look seeds,” Rutter said. “Dogs beautiful in our homes, it commonly eat the seeds, is important to make sure which can cause both imme- they will not harm our pets. diate and delayed life-limit- To be sure a plant is safe, ing effects.” Rutter recommended refer- Though we try our best to ring to the ASPCA’s online keep our pets safe, we never list of toxic and non-toxic know when a pet may acci- plants. Be sure to research dentally ingest something any plant before bringing it toxic. home. Symptoms of toxic plant SOURCE Texas A&M University ingestion include salivating, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Irving Sunrise Rotary Online Auction Items include: Available online Pool Table Steak and Seafood Certificate NOW through Signed Cowboys memorabilia Vintage Coins August 18th at 10pm Exotic Getaways And more! All proceeds going to Irving Sunrise Rotary to support community, youth, and international projects