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THIS Calendar Page 3 Mayor to speak at Breakfast with the Movie Times Page 3 Obituaries Page 8 border conference Stars WEEK Puzzles Page 10 Page 4 Page 6 BilingualBilingual educationeducation ooververviewview presentedpresented toto councilcouncil By Jess Paniszczyn The following quotes are excerpts allowed to speak Spanish when rights movement and with Lyndon Medicare. The whole purpose of Dr. Cheryl Jennings, Ed.D. from Dr. Jenning’s presentation. they attended school. They could B. Johnson as president, things the Great Society programs was to IISD Division Director Elementary “When you think about bilin- only speak English. And there began to change. He brought in a eliminate poverty and racial injus- Teaching and Learning, presented gual education, I am not sure that were children who could not speak lot of the Great Society programs tice. With that came the end of seg- a program to the Mayor’s Human everyone thinks about the civil English. In the 1960s with the civil such as Head Start, Medicaid and See BILINGUAL, Page 5 Relations Advisory Council on bi- rights movement. When people lingual education in the Irving ISD think of the civil rights movement, in the council chambers on June many times the first thing that 5. comes to mind is Martin Luther ArArtiststists transformtransform eeggshellsggshells intointo arartt In the Irving school district, King, Rosa Parks and people of 36% of students are considered that nature. But the Hispanics, limited English proficient. During what they called at that time her presentation, Dr. Jennings ‘Mexican Americans,’ were also a spoke about laws concerning bilin- part of the civil rights movement,” gual education, the choices avail- Dr. Jennings said. able to parents of limited English “Through the English only proficient students through IISD, law in the schools from about 1918 and the successes of those students. until the 1960s, students were not FutureFuture tarifftariff toto improimproveve roadwaroadwaysys,,, electricalelectrical serservicevice By Jess Paniszczyn exist at the intersection of River- Irving’s City Council is con- side and 161. We are also looking sidering a tariff on residential and at opportunities along Shady commercial electrical bills to pay Grove and South MacArthur, for placing electrical wires and Senter and Shady Grove. There are equipment underground. For a opportunities along the MacArthur small surcharge on each bill, the and the O’Connor corridors, which removal of utility poles and burial effects a lot of intersections. Shady of power lines is expected to im- Grove beyond the South prove aesthetics, increase safety MacArthur and Senter intersec- and reduce potential loss of ser- tions has lots of opportunities. vices. There are some key locations International Egg Art Guild’s first grand master, Pat Harding, holds one of her filigree eggs in front of “The tariff is a corridor en- where most people would agree the an assorted collection of her art. hancement funding opportunity,” utility poles and wires are very By Jess Paniszczyn China painters, sculptures, engrav- “This is a dying art form that Paul Gooch, managing director of noticeable. This program could The 33rd annual Eggs-ibit In- ers and carvers make wonderful we really need to recapture. We community services for the City of probably address 50 locations over ternational hosted by The Eggery egg artists. would like to see the youth in- Irving, said. “It provides a means the years to come if we wanted to. Place was presented in the “The typical egg artist uses a volved in egg art,” she said. for dedicated funds to go toward “Right now, we probably have Sheraton Grand Hotel during the goose, emu or rhea eggshell. Some A 10 year egg art veteran, Pat removing telephone poles and util- six to eight locations identified. I first weekend in June. Artists people like to use ostrich eggs. Harding, became the International ity lines. The city will partner in would anticipate that we would transform simple eggshells into Then you have artists who like to Egg Art Guild’s first grand master those ventures and provide other fund two projects over a two year something special by painting, dy- work with miniature eggs. Those of egg art by presenting eggs in landscaping enhancements. time period. So it would probably ing, carving, scratching, engrav- people use finch eggs, which are nine categories, beaded and jew- “The residential cost is antici- take six to eight years just for the ing, decoupaging and beading the very small, quail and tinamou eled, decoupage, diorama, filigree, pated to be 14 cents per month. initial projects to be completed. shells. By adding pieces to the eggs. We also use hen eggs. Art- hand painted, pysanky, relief, Small commercial accounts will “Removing telephone poles shells, artists create music boxes, ists can use any kind of eggshell. scratch-carved, and sculptured or pay $4.76 per month. We have two will create definite aesthetic im- dolls, jewelry boxes, kaleido- However, we do not use eggshells engraved, which were judged to be commercial accounts that are very provements. It will also improve scopes, purses and other items. In from the wild. Our eggs come from master level eggs. large producers who transmit elec- safety by removing possible ob- addition to a wide variety of egg pets and birds raised on ranches. See EGGSHELLS, Page 4 trical power who will pay $324 per structions from future vehicle ac- art on display and open to the gen- month. The impact to the 80,000 cidents. To a small degree, it will eral public, the event featured egg The Irving Rambler to 90,000 residential customers is help service delivery. When we art classes and contests. P.O. Box 177731 very small at 14 cents. The tariff have bad rain or ice storms, utili- “The EGG-ibit International is a flat fee based on the rate clas- ties located underground won’t be is an international egg art show,” Irving, TX 75017 sification, residential or commer- impacted by the weather condi- Kathy Lamb, owner of The Eggery cial customer, that TXU has. The tions. Most definitely, the primary Place and the show’s host, said. tariff is not based on the number emphasis is visual beautification of “We have people here from Korea, of kilowatts used during a billing the corridors,” he said. Japan and the United States. We period. “The ordinance that approves also have art from Russia and the “The tariff can be in process the city and Oncor (formally Ukraine. as long as the City Council known as TXU Electric Delivery) “We have Texas egg artists chooses. A project location can be implementing the tariff will have who submitted eggs to represent identified and completed, and then its second and final reading at next Texas during the 2008 White Irving Rambler $0.25 if the Council desires to select an- Thursday night’s City Council House Easter Egg Roll. other project, and continue the pro- meeting. Then Oncor’s staff will “People’s creativity brings gram they can. But if for some rea- go back to the City Council on fu- them to egg art. The eggshell is our son they wanted the program to ture agendas and propose actual canvass. We just love it. To be an cease, they don’t have to renew any locations, cost and monthly charge. egg artist you need the desire to projects or dedicated funds. create something out of eggshell. “A lot of project opportunities See TARIFF, Page 4 Page 2 June 7, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Mungles 13 pays off, though not in full this third installment of.” There was Oceans 12. I am an optimist by trade ness. The inclusion of Pacino and his the blush meter. I give Ocean’s 13 a on Movies Spiderman, Shrek, Pirates, and now and looked forward to this film. Let- right hand gal (Ellen Barkin) are a solid 3.75 out of 5 rolls of the loaded By Matt Mungle Ocean’s 13. In a season of part threes ting bygones be bygones I was ready nice addition and both deliver dice; just know before you go, I’m Title: Ocean’s 13 Rusty (Brad Pitt), Linus (Matt to put the past behind and enjoy a expectedly solid performances. Matt Mungle. Rated: PG-13 Damon) and Danny (George fun ride. This is a decent movie and fans I feel like I am in a time warp. Clooney) are back in Vegas hoping In 13 all the normal gang are of 11 will walk away feeling satis- Matt is a member of the North Texas Film Every week I start a review with, “in for a sure thing after crapping out in back to seek vengeance against a ca- fied. Rated PG-13 for brief sensual- Critics Association (NTFCA) and hosts the weekly syndicated Indie Rock Radio sino owner (Al Pacino) who double ity, Ocean’s 13 is a fairly tame movie Show Spin 180. Plus with his wife Cindy crosses Reuban Tishkoff (Elliott by today’s standards. The violence is they do a weekly radio feature, The Junior Achievement, Allstate Gould). Seeing Reuban despondent non-existent and the expletives rare. Mungles on Movies. For additional re- and bedridden puts Ocean’s gang on The sensuality, contained in one hu- views and interview clips visit a mission of vengeance. As always morous scene, doesn’t reach a one on www.mungleshow.com. present awards to seniors it will take calling in favors and pull- ing out all stops to ruin the grand opening of the new hotel. To do so Fifth grader receives scholarship means rigging every game on the casino floor; an impossible venture for any group. Well, except the writ- ers. They pull every trick out of the bag and make impossible situations convenient and doable. You will need to over look all of these issues to to- tally enjoy the film. But it isn’t hard. That in mind, this is honestly better than the previous heist and re- turns to the quick wit, look and style of the original. The banter is fresh and humorous over a vibey soundtrack and decent plot. So yes it was better. But brilliant? No. The el- ement that made Ocean’s 11 such a likable film was the characters. Al- though they all return here it is in Christopher Gonzalez, a senior at South Grand Prairie High brief, one and two line scenes that School, receives a $5,000 savings bonds on behalf of The Allstate never give them a chance to breath Foundation from Allstate Texas Vice President Rich Crist. John and live. Frank (Bernie Mac) is re- Gallegos, a senior at Duncanville High School, also received a stricted to a few sideways glances Larry Bryant, vice-president of Irving Shrine Club, Billy Davis, $5,000 savings bond. The seniors were recognized at the an- and a muttering or two and nual Junior Achievement Hall of Fame gala in Irving. The stu- Livingston (Eddie Jemison) is re- past president, Milton Gumm, Worshipful master of Janus V. Callah dents qualified to win the bonds by completing an economic duced to a cameo at best. True the Da-Lite Lodge, and Liz Pacheco, Assistant Principal of Elliott El- th education quiz sponsored by The Allstate Foundation and Jun- three amigos of Damon, Clooney and ementary School, present the Lamar Award to Daniel Vega, a 5 ior Achievement. Pitt are prominent, but it was the en- grader at Elliott. tire ensemble that made for great- Dr. Bob Pierce Memorial Scholarships awarded

Irving Friendship Foundation trustees presented Photo by TJ Friedel Dr. Bob Pierce Memorial Scholarships to students Shipley (not in order) and not pictured Amanda on May 30 at the Las Colinas Medical Center. The Minturn. Trustees are Robert Byrd, David Harris students are Brittany Anderson, Charusorn Craig Pierce, Robert Bettis, D.D.S., R.Dan Matkin Chongchitmate, Rosa Gomez, Austin Jones, Sneha and Darin Sloan, also in the photo Dana Pierce Kuruvila, Jaazlynne McGill, Berenice Medellin, wife of Bob Pierce M.D., not pictured Michael Bryan Morgan, Chukwudi Okeke, Michelle Benton and Clayton Dobson.

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2006 The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 June 7, 2007 Page 3 COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 9 Tune Up the Whole Man June 9 Sign Me Up June 9 Golf, Walk n’ Roll - June 12 Irving Downtown As- rum at 7:00 p.m. where North Lake - The Community Services Depart- Children, teens and adults will Baylor’s Our Children’s House at sociation - The Irving Downtown College will unveil its plans for a ment of Parkland Health and Hos- enjoy learning and practicing Irving’s (OCHI) event, Golf, Walk Association will host a Pizza and new college campus in south Irv- pital System invites you to the American Sign Language at 2:00 ‘n Roll, will be hosted at Pop Party at the Community Build- ing. The forum is to engage the Men’s Health Conference from 8 p.m. in the Central Library, Riverchase Golf Club in ing located at 135 S. Jefferson, community in a discussion regard- a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at North Lake Children’s Program Room. Activi- Coppell. The golf format will be a across from the Heritage Senior ing plans for the new North Lake College. The conference is de- ties include learning different Scramble with Golf Registration Center at 6:30 p.m. All who not College South Irving Campus signed to empower men with signs, signing along to simple starting at 7:00 a.m. and an 8:00 members but would like to attend scheduled to open in the spring of knowledge of how to prevent songs, and learning the signs that a.m. Shotgun Start. The Walk n’ the June event can join IDA at the 2009. A partnership with the Irv- health issues and advise on how to go along with picture books. Free, Roller Registration will begin at door. ing Las Colinas Chamber of Com- alleviate health problems. Speak for ages and level of experience. 10:00 a.m. All Participants (golf- merce for an economic develop- with health professionals who can Children under age 8 must be ac- ers and walkers) will receive a free June 12 North Lake College ment center is also included in the answer questions and address your companied by a guardian. Regis- greens fee pass and a free one Forum - South MacArthur Church plans. For more information call medical concerns. This is event is tration is not required. For more month Players Club Membership of Christ, 1401 S. MacArthur 972-986-8989. FREE of charge and it is open to information, call the Children’s to be used at Riverchase and Blvd., is hosting a community fo- women. For more information visit Services Desk at the Central Li- Ranchview Ranch golf courses www.irvingchamber.com/docu- brary at 972-721-2458. courtesy of Riverchase Golf Club. ments/menshealth.pdf. For more information on golf- Traffic counts to be taken in seven counties ing, walking or corporate sponsor- Provided by Mark Ball Results of these counts are im- ships for the event, contact Nonnie The Texas Department of portant because they are used for Breytspraak at 972-790-8505 or go Transportation (TxDOT) will be area growth projects and in state- to www.ourchildrenshouseeirving. making 4,386 traffic counts in the wide funding formulas. org Dallas area through July 19. The formulas used by TxDOT The 24 hour counts will be for determine how much money will June 10 The True Story of the “on” system roadways only, or be made available to the seven- Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf - those that belong to the state and county area that makes up Dallas, Presented at 2:30 and 6 p.m. in the federal government. This includes Denton, Collin, Rockwall, Ellis, Dupree Theater at the Irving Arts interstates, state highways, farm- Navarro and Kaufman Counties. Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. to-market roads, loops, spurs and Motorists are advised to drive Presented by Irving Arts Center bypasses, but not city streets or with caution during this time as KidsArts and Irving Black Arts county roads. TxDOT’s contract personnel may Council – It’s a howling good time. Accurate traffic counts are be seen on bridges, overpasses and This sparkling family show fea- taken annually by TxDOT during parked along various highways. tures the Paul Mesner Puppets in the summer. an adaptation of Jon Scieska’s book by the same name. Running 50 min., this show tells the story from the wolf’s point of view with sly wit, charm and plenty of laughs for all ages. $6 per ticket; $2 lap children under 2 years, 972-252-ARTS for tickets.

June 10 Kidd’s Kids Reunion - Kidd’s Kids celebrates 15 years of sending terminally/chronically ill children to Walt Disney World each year with a reunion event. All of the past Kidd’s Kids, from the DFW listening area, have MR. BROOKS SPIDERMAN 3 been invited to the Ranger 1:45PM 4:50PM 7:35PM 10:10PM 12:15PM 12:45PM 3:30PM 4:10PM 6:45PM 7:15PM 9:45PM 10:15PM Ballpark in Arlington to attend the *OCEANS 13 event. Over the past 15 years, 1:00PM 1:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 9:40PM 10:20PM #KNOCKED UP Kidd’s Kids has helped to create 12:25PM 3:50PM 7:25PM 10:10PM magic in the lives of over 500 chil- SHREK THE THIRD dren and their families, over 340 12:00PM 12:45PM 1:15PM 1:45PM SURFS UP 2:30PM 3:15PM 3:45PM 4:15PM 12:00PM 2:15PM 5:00PM 7:20PM of which are from the DFW listen- 5:05PM 5:45PM 6:20PM 6:45PM 9:25PM ing area. The reunion is in the 7:30PM 8:15PM 8:40PM 9:00PM 9:45PM 10:25PM #PIRATES 3 Ranger Ballpark in Arlington, 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:30PM 2:45PM 1000 Ballpark Way, from 5:30 p.m. HOSTEL 2 3:25PM 4:00PM 5:15PM 6:30PM 12:40PM 3:00PM 5:30PM 7:55PM 7:00PM 7:45PM 9:15PM 10:00PM – 7 p.m. (Game starts at 7:35 p.m. 10:15PM against the Brewers.) Tickets on sale NOW! - Online or at the Theater Why wait in lines? PUCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com BUSINESS NEWSMAKERS www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” June 7, 2007 Tariff funding offers beautification opportunities Continued from page 1 “The tariff itself will probably go are collected and we start a pay cycle can be rotating for as long as tion cost, and there is a difference the company a customer buys from. into effect in the fall. Next Thurs- back period to Oncor over a two- the need is there. in cost between the two. If you But we bill the retail energy pro- day night the concept of the tariff year time period. “I like the tariff in the sense want the facilities underground, vider, and they pass those costs on will probably be approved. Then “There is a funding cap on the that it is a means to improve the the customer has to pay the differ- to the customer. we will agree to a location with tariff of $904,000 per two years beautification of our city. I think ence in cost,” Mr. Bates said. “The tariff is just for TXU fa- Oncor. It will probably take Oncor that cannot be exceeded. Let’s say the funding is so small in scope “The City actually sets the rate cilities. If we come to a pole that 30 to 90 days to work up the actual we pick two projects estimated at that it is worthwhile for the com- that the customers pay. Whether a has Verizon, Time Warner or who- cost of what the burial at that loca- $900,000. As we pay one of those munity. It is a funding program we project is located in the south part ever else is on there, our surcharge tion will be. At that point, Oncor off, we can then include a new can use as an opportunity,” he said. of the city or the north, everyone is just to put our facilities under- can initiate the burial work, the project. The projects and funding Jerry Bates, community rela- pays for every project. The sur- ground. We can leave that pole tariff becomes effective, the funds tions manager for TXU Electric charge is on all electric customers, there, but then someone is going Delivery, said TXU doesn’t encour- not just TXU customers. TXU de- to have to pay for those other guys age or discourage cities to place livers electricity to customers in to go underground also. electrical facilities underground. Irving and in our service area “The main benefit is aesthet- Suzan Riggs “The City wants underground throughout the state of Texas no ics. It really cleans an area up tre- facilities. Our standard procedure matter where you buy your elec- mendously. We are not for under- and standard delivery of service is tricity from. We own the wires, ground facilities or against them. Has joined the staff of overhead. Any time we put services pipes, transformers and all of the This is just a tool that we give folks WANE salon. underground it costs the customer. hardware. All of that is regulated who want those. In studies we have We take the overhead construction by the Public Utilities Commis- seen, overhead service is just as She provides the cost and the underground construc- sion. The retail energy provider is reliable as underground,” he said. excellent service that you expect and great AVEDA products. Mayor to speak at U.S. – Mexico Congressional Border Conference Mayor Gears will be a keynote rienced in removing criminal federal immigration law enforce- speaker for the Forum on Immi- aliens in the community through ment. Gears also will encourage gration on June 7 at the Eleventh its Criminal Alien Program (CAP). cities across the United States to Annual U.S.-Mexico Congres- The Irving Police Department adopt similar programs to enhance sional Border Issues Conference in screens every prisoner booked into the local enforcement of federal Washington, D.C. the Irving jail to identify prison- criminal alien laws. Call today for your appointment. The conference aims to create ers to be interviewed by an Immi- In addition to Mayor Gears, a better understanding of how poli- gration and Customs Enforcement speakers of the Forum on Immi- cies are developed in each nation’s agent. The program operates 24 gration will include Congressman 972-541-0026 capital, and how they can be bet- hours a day, seven days a week, and Silvestre Reyes (D-TX); Congress- ter targeted to support the progress since its inception in September man David Dreier (R-CA); Am- of this unique region. the program deported more than bassador Arturo Sarukhan, Em- 4835 N. O’Connor Suite 116 Gears was invited to share the 650 criminal aliens. bassy of Mexico; Deputy Secretary successes the City of Irving expe- Mayor Gears will present Irv- Michael P. Jackson, Department of ing as a model community for the Homeland Security; and Janet nation, and discuss the crucial role Murguria, President, National ECONOMIC local governments need to take in Council of La Raza. DEVELOPMENT REPORT

Irving-based MCrowd Restau- June 12th, 7:00 p.m. will be an- ing-based NovaCopy was recog- rant Group, Inc. and Optimal other opportunity to learn more nized as one of the largest of- Solutions Integration, Inc. about the North Lake College fice equipment companies. were named finalists for the South Campus on Shady Grove Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of at MacArthur as well as meet The second annual Chili Cook- the Year. The winners will be and hear from Delbert off in the Heritage District will announced June 30. McDougal on the South Irving be Saturday, June 9th beginning redevelopment project. The at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Transcrypt International, a joint meeting will be held at the Main Street and Rock Island subsidiary of EFJ Inc, now of- South MacArthur Church of Road in the Whistlestop Plaza fers advanced encryption tech- Christ Church located on the across from the Clock Tower. nology (VoSec) designed to pre- southwest corner of MacArthur Tasting begins at 11:00 a.m. All vent unwanted eavesdropping and Shady Grove. proceeds from sponsorships and by enemies, terrorists and crimi- silent auction will go to Irving nals. The digital encryption Joanne Bauer, president of the Cares, which has served Irving module is available for Icom, healthcare sector of Irving- citizens since 1957. Sponsor- Kenwood and Vertex two-way, based Kimberly-Clark, was ships are still available. Addi- analog radios. named to Modern Healthcare tional information may be found magazine’s Top 25 women in at www.irvingchilicookoff.com. The Roma Food Enterprises Health Care. Ms. Bauer over- distribution center at 9010 Ster- sees the $1.2 billion device and Gain insights into protecting ling Drive in the DFW Freeport supply business. your business, growing your as- area has been purchased by sets and planning for your fu- WEL Companies. Greg Nelson Business Interiors and Office ture at the Hartford Small of Lee & Associates DFW rep- Resource Group, an Economic Business Seminar, June 19, resented the purchaser and Noe Development Investor, were 7:30 a.m. at the Intercontinen- Hutcheson and Craig Hunter recognized as being two of the tal Hotel in Dallas. Cost is $20. with Cushman & Wakefield rep- largest office furniture compa- To register go to resented the seller. The build- nies in the Metroplex based www.dallas.bizjournals.com. ing is 100% occupied. upon 2006 sales volume. Irv-

The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 June 7, 2007 Page 5 Bilingual education supports diverse students Continued from page 1 regated schooling and the begin- Vietnamese. who enter late in either middle ment of literacy and academic guage, and to make them fluent in ning of bilingual education…. “In Irving, we have bilingual school or high school, who come skills in their primary language their own language as well as the “Texas put into place some education pre-K through fifth to us not speaking English. We and in English. Those programs English language. We want them state policies and laws to govern grade in our district. Bilingual edu- place them into a language devel- emphasize English language skills to be literate in both languages. bilingual. These are found in Texas cation provides the most support opment program, which is an in- and academic goals…. The family wants the child to be Education Code 29 and the Texas to a child. The teacher speaks both tense English school for approxi- “The parents choose which fluent in his first language. They Administrative Code chapter 89. English and Spanish, and is certi- mately a year, and then they enter way to place their children. They want to carry on the culture of their “The law says that districts fied in bilingual education, which into the regular academic program. choose the program they want their own language. If we can assist the with an enrollment of 20 or more means they have taken courses and That does slow them down a little child to go into. They can choose family in that regard, we want to students with limited English pro- understand strategies to assist lim- bit on their graduation track, but bilingual education, ESL or they do so. Youngsters need to be able ficiency in any one grade must pro- ited English proficient students. if they don’t have the language they can deny both of those programs to get around very comfortably and vide bilingual education or a spe- “An ESL program is the next won’t be successful in a regular and place their child into English comprehensively with the English cial language program. A special level of support a student could classroom. immersion…. language if they are going to live language program could be En- receive. The teacher speaks only “According to the Texas Ad- “In Irving ISD, we have 87 here and be successful, because glish as a Second Language (ESL). English, but she has been trained ministrative Code, the goal of bi- different countries represented and English is the universal language In Irving we currently offer a Span- in special strategies to help a child lingual education is to enable lim- 66 languages. We have about an in the business community. ish bilingual program and a Viet- who doesn’t understand the En- ited English proficient students to equal number of students who “LULAC’s concern according namese bilingual program. So we glish language,” she said. become competent in the compre- speak English (15,904) and who to people in LULAC (League of have at least 20 students or more “Other transitional language hension, speaking, reading and speak Spanish (15,880). Vietnam- United Latin American Citizens) in a grade level across the district instruction in Irving is a language composition of the English lan- ese (213) follows behind those two. is that the TEA (Texas Education who speak Spanish, and who speak development program for students guage, and to further the develop- In Irving, we offer bilingual edu- Agency) has not carefully moni- cation pre-K through fifth grade. tored bilingual education to see to Currently we have 7,448 students it the districts are truly putting a in the Spanish bilingual program, quality program in place. I think MASMAS SerServicevice CorpsCorps distributesdistributes meatmeat and 81 students in the Vietnamese LULAC supports bilingual educa- bilingual program. In pre-K tion. They certainly want a good through fifth we have 1,282 ESL program in every school district. duringduring NationalNational HumanitarianHumanitarian DaDayy students, and sixth through 12th “California did away with bi- grade 2,851 ESL students. In Irv- lingual education some years ago Putting words to action, the their own communities, regardless hungry, while the ranks of the poor ing, we have 231 students whose in Proposition 227. One would Muslim American Society Service of ethnicity or religion. continue to grow: single mothers, parents have selected the denial or have to wonder, did that do well Corp’s (MAS) of Irving provided “As a universally compassion- immigrants, the elderly, and the English immersion option. Those for the state of California and pub- Islamically slaughtered goat meat ate faith, Islam teaches mankind working poor.” students receive no language sup- lic education as it serves non-En- for those in need through the Na- that there is no distinction between In 2005, it is estimated that port…,” she said. glish speakers? There have been tional Humanitarian Day Relief a hungry Muslim and a hungry more than 36% of those served by Jack Singley, Superintendent recent reports even by the gover- Drive. Wrapped and frozen meat non-Muslim,” Imam Ahmed food pantries, soup kitchens, and of Irving ISD, discussed bilingual nor of California claiming the pub- was distributed on June 5 to Irv- Elkhaldy, MAS Service Corps Di- shelters were children. The Mus- education after the program. lic education system to be dismal. ing Cares, an established food bank rector, said. “A person who is suf- lim American Society is America “We are going to follow the It is just way down there in vari- in Irving for deserving Americans fering here in America is just as ‘s largest Muslim grassroots orga- law of the land, which is bilingual ous areas not just in educating non- of all creeds. Over 315 pounds of deserving as someone who is in nization, with over 55 chapters in education. But we want to continu- English speaking students. They goat meat were distributed. distress elsewhere. Although 35 states. ally better our bilingual education are not very proud of their system. Timed to coincide with World America is the ‘Land of Plenty’, Those interested in volunteer- program, because we serve a lot of “We truly believe in learning Hunger Awareness Day in June, 18 there is no lack of poverty, no ing for the MAS Service Corps or kids,” Mr. Singley said. for all. Every child is capable of MAS chapters from around the shortage of people who are in need. donating to the Relief Drive may “The purpose of bilingual edu- learning. Not at the same rate, not country mobilized their volunteers Recent reports show that one in contact MAS Service Corps at 319- cation is to take children, who are in the same way, but they are ca- to organize a relief drive aimed at five children in the U.S. go to bed 892-0256. not fluent even in their own lan- pable of good learning,” he said. benefiting disadvantaged people in Come and break bread, and build our community OPENOPEN HOUSEHOUSE You are invited to be our guest Islamic Center of Irving Welcomes All Guests Friday June 15th 7 PM Want to know what we really believe? Tour Brief Intro. To faith Q & A Refreshments 2555 N. Esters Road Irving, TX 75062 972.812.2230 www.IrvingMasjid.org www.MuslimsLoveJesus.org Excellence in Education www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” June 7, 2007 BreakfastBreakfast withwith thethe StarsStars honorshonors eexcellentxcellent seniorsseniors By Jess Paniszczyn “This year was the 20th anni- people. We maxed out the ball- sonally how much we appreciate “Breakfast with the Stars In the early morning hours, versary for the Breakfast with the room. We presented the most num- what they have done,” Mr. McCaa brings the community together to parents, teachers, students and Stars event,” Elizabeth Philipp, ber of scholarships awarded and said. support the future of this commu- business people gathered to cel- Irving Schools Foundation’s Ex- recognized the most number of fel- “This is one of the few mo- nity, the state and country. It show- ebrate the achievement of Irving ecutive Director, said. “For every lows this year. ments in the year when we as cases the outstanding students that ISD seniors during the 20th anni- year over the past 20 years, this “It is an incredible moment for adults who live in Irving can rec- we have here in the Irving Inde- versary of the Irving Schools Foun- ceremony has successfully taken the students. When they receive the ognize young people who are do- pendent School District. We on the dations’ Breakfast with the Stars. place. You really can’t find many scholarship award, it tells them ing the right thing. They are the Foundation Board and School Over 500 people witnessed 91 stu- functions that have been in exist- that other people believe in their future of this community. These Board keep hearing that there is dents and three teachers honored ence in this community for that dreams. kids labor for what they do. Most not enough positive publicity in the with scholarships. Additionally, 21 many years. “We recognize unbelievable of the time, nobody thanks them community. This is one way we can new Irving Schools Foundation “This happened to be the most students, not only in terms of their or says anything nice to them. They show the type of students we are fellows, donors who contributed successful breakfast ever in terms academic achievements, but also in need to hear from somebody that producing in this community and $1,000 to the general endowment of the number of people attending. terms of their community service. they have done a great job. Break- in the school district,” Mr. Stipes fund, were recognized. We had a sold out crowd of 525 When you listen to the stories of fast with the Stars is the event that said. these students it is amazing. They allows us to do that. “Both the students and their not only dedicate themselves to “The Irving Schools Founda- parents think this is a fantastic making the best grades possible, tion has done a great job getting event. Most of the students who but they also dedicate themselves out the word that we have some receive these scholarships probably to giving back to the community. good kids in Irving. More people cannot afford to go to college or to Many of them have volunteered for are starting to see that this is an a university. This is an overwhelm- Union Gospel Mission and Irving event where we can recognize ing testament from the community Cares,” she said. young people. The news is full of and the Irving Schools Foundation John McCaa, WFAA-news kids and adults who do the wrong to be able to help these kids pur- anchor, served as the event’s mas- thing. Here is a chance to say to sue their dream of a college edu- ter of ceremonies. kids who are doing the right thing, cation and purse a career in life “When you see the young ‘We like you,’” he said. that they have chosen. Recipients of the Irving School Foundation Achievement Scholar- people and hear what they have Randy Stipes, president of the “Breakfast with the Stars is a ship, Tausiq Ahmed (MacArthur), Claire Gutowski (MacArthur), done as they walk across the stage, IISD Board of Trustees and ISF fantastic event, and I look forward Amolee Chavda (Nimitz), Pinky Patel (Nimitz) and Melissa you realize that it is well worth Board Member, also attended the to the next 20 years,” he said. Resecker (Irving) - not in order. getting up early to show them per- event. 2007 Irving Schools Foundation Scholarship winners Baylor Medical Center Lauralee Hubbard Technology Leadership at Irving Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Council Scholarship Sneha Kuruvila – The Academy Sarah Rahm – Irving High Madison Jeter – Irving High Khanh-Doan Hoang – Nimitz High Jack Singley Scholarship Verizon Hispanic Support Fernando Garcia Tarique Rahman – MacArthur High Organization Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Rosa Gomez – MacArthur High Tara Taylor – Nimitz High Regina and George Story Berenice Medallin – MacArthur High Academic Scholarship Judy Hammond Princy George – MacArthur High Women of Irving High Memorial Athletic Scholarship School Scholarship Jessica Wilson – Irving High Jessica Wilson – Irving High Vanessa Perla – MacArthur High Irving School Foundation Achievement Scholarship Tausiq Ahmed – MacArthur High Recipients of the Joy & Ralph Ellis Scholarship for Athletes, Claire Gutowski – MacArthur High Ivonne Aguilar (Nimitz), Quinton Hunter (Irving), Nicholas Amolee Chavda – Nimitz High Berryman (Irving), and Joshua Harris (MacArthur) - not in order. Pinky Patel – Nimitz High Time Warner Hitachi Semiconductor Melissa Resecker - Irving High Minority Scholarship Minority Scholarship Family Dining Jin Joo Kim – MacArthur High Uzoma Attah – Irving High Banking on America Scholarship Homestyle Cooking Dr. Pepper Scholarship Dana White - MacArthur High All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. Chukwuebuk Denchukwu – Irving Hitachi Semiconductor High Scholarship for Women Engineers Lite-eaters Selection Richard Bates Scholarship Charles Wadsworth – MacArthur High Jaclynn Carpenter – The Academy Tilu Thomas – Nimitz High Chelsea Jones – Nimitz High ““Where Irving Meets & Eats”” Rema Almasri – The Academy Loren and Hattie Belle “““WhereWhere IrvingIrving MeetsMeets && EatsEats””” Tiffani Cain Houtchens Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Joy & Ralph Ellis Teena Zadeh – The Academy Clinton Lynch - Nimitz High Scholarship for Athletes 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor Quinton Hunter – Irving High Irving Dental City of Irving Convention Nicholas Berryman – Irving High Community Scholarship BREAKFAST SPECIALS & Visitors Bureau Tourism/ Joshua Harris – MacArthur High Maria Martinez – Nimitz High LUNCH For Take Out Call EVERY Hospitality Industry Scholarship Ivonne Aguilar - Nimitz High DINNER DAY! Dannell Green - MacArthur High Irving Noonday Lions (972) 253-7335 ExxonMobil Club Scholarship Evelyn T. Clifton Scholarship Hispanic Scholarship Jennifer Seither – Irving High Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Maggie Baruch – Nimitz High Olga Chavez - The Academy Koukoku Okamura – MacArthur High Time Warner Laurel Johnson – Nimitz High Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Communications Scholarship Beatrice Ponce Cerin Daniel – The Academy Courtney Fears – MacArthur High Garcia Scholarship Serving Irving For Over 35 Years Soraya Ronco - Irving High Visit Our Other Locations at 5912 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX Metro (817) 498-7079 And our new location at 310 Mitchell Rd., Mansfield, TX Metro (817) 477-3383 IN GOD WE TRUST C-FB ISD honors top graduates The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD announced the Honor Gradu- ates for the Ranchview High School Class of 2007. Each year, the Board Mohit Raghunathan Elizabeth Tate Rachel Wilcutts Mok Yoo of Trustees, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Annette Griffin, along with Salutatorian High Honor Graduate Valedictorian High Honor Graduate district administrators celebrate the acomplishments of the graduating seniors. The graduates honored were: Alex Simon Joel Treasvant Eaujee Wilson Lily Youn High Honor Graduate Minhaj Chowdhury Aisha Heath Miranda Loh Honor Graduate Honor Graduate Honor Graduate High Honor Graduate High Honor Graduate High Honor Graduate Seong Gun Sin High Honor Graduate The Irving Noon - Day Lions Hyein Chun Jasmine Khaleel Melika Zabihpour- Honor Graduate Honor Graduate Arabi Emily Spears Want to Thank our Honor Graduate High Honor Graduate Mazen Elkurd Jennifer J. Kim PERFORMERS Honor Graduate Honor Graduate IRVING ISD 2007 Irving Schools Foundation and OUR SPONORS Scholarship winners for supporting this year’s Lion’s Roar Irving Professional Firefighters’ Beth Bushwar Association Scholarship Quang-Thuy Hoang – MacArthur High Bill Hooten Insurance Bob Tole, CPA Irving News / Louise Whitmer Bob Toler Insurance Memorial Journalism Scholarship Brown’s Memorial Funeral Crystal Quinones – The Academy Home Carter Blood Care Irving – Las Colinas Colonial Funeral Home Rotary Scholarship D. Parker Shane Byrne – MacArthur High Dan & Linda Busdiecker Jordan Wayne Luddeke Davis Bailey Memorial Scholarship DFW Smiles Monte Perkins Jewelry Nathan Wood – Irving High Dixie Yu Patricia Gale Ed Barry Porter Army & Navy Hayden Morgan Harrell Chism Re/Max Las Colinas Memorial Scholarship Recipients of the Irving Noonday Lions Club Scholarship, Jenni- Hico Construction Richard Cotten, DDS Barbara Sweat – Irving High fer Seither (Irving), Laurel Johnson (Nimitz), Koukoku Okamura Keith Murray Schachter and Harris, LLP (MacArthur), and Cerin Daniel (Academy) - not in order. Keith White Insurance Shady Grove Animal Hospital Medical and Surgical Clinic Irving Rambler Sharon Ashmore Larry Parish Carol Wood Scholarship of Irving, P.A. Scholarship Lopez Auto Repair Susan Ashmore Memorial Scholarship Anastasia Whiteside - MacArthur Aileen De La Rosa – Irving High Marion Ashmore Toyota of Irving Kandace Tulk – MacArthur High Ebony Roundtree – Nimitz High High Jason Diehl – Nimitz High Charusorn Chongchitmate – The Physical Therapy/ Women’s Division/ WE NEED YOUR HELP Academy Athletic Training Scholarship Greater Irving-Las Colinas Bryan Morgan – Nimitz High Chamber Scholarship The Lions: Lindsey Lear – Irving High School John Stipes Memorial Challenge --- Furnish scholarships to graduating seniors Grant for Motivational Joe & Mella Angela Andreu – MacArthur High Scholarships Ponce Scholarship Elizabeth Caudill – Nimitz High through the Irving Schools Foundation Brittany Anderson – Nimitz High Sahar Hashan – The Academy Angeleen Mathew – The Academy Jeremiah Glenn – Nimitz High --- Furnish thousands of glasses for needy children Bianca Guerrero – The Academy Joe Ponce Football / Teacher Scholarship in Irving and have for over 50 years Chukwudi Okeke – The Academy Track Scholarship Hayley Haglund – Austin Middle Sarah Valente – The Academy San’Quan Prioleau - MacArthur High Melissa Granger – Irving High For more information: Maha Yousif – The Academy Marcella Porter Health Mary D. Lankford Scholarship Call 972-766-1460 or 972-409-9940 Nicholas’ Scholarship & Physical Education Scholarship Amy Hankamer – Houston Middle Sasha Owens - Nimitz High Brittany Newton – Irving High

Nissan/Irving Firefighters 9/11 Jerry Roe Memorial Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Jared Hindman – Nimitz High Jason Solis – Nimitz High

Nissan North Woody Schober America Scholarship Music Scholarship Audrey Achilles – MacArthur High Gunnar Tietge – Nimitz High Lance Cpl. Narazrio Serrano Memo- rial Scholarship Kathleen Moss - Irving High

Jerry P. Shaw Memorial Scholarship Lauren Atwood – Irving High

Larry Allen Spriggs Scholarship Whitney McDermott – MacArthur High

John and Margie Stipes Scholarship Kara Zavala – Nimitz High

John Michael Teal Memorial Scholarship Laura Stringer – Irving High

Dr. John F. Townley Scholarship Chelsea Money – Nimitz High

Spc. Josiah Vandertuli Memorial Scholarship Paul Nguyen – MacArthur High

Earlie Mae Wheeler/ Gilmette Scholarship Esmeralda Trejo – Nimitz High Page 8 June 7, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Irving ISD principal nominated for National Distinguished Principal Seven nominees for National TEPSA Executive Director Sandi Dr. Carlos Vasquez, Fort Worth Each year, Texas recognizes Distinguished Principal were re- Borden said. “They are the instruc- ISD one National Distinguished Prin- cently announced by the Texas El- tional leaders who dedicate their Mary Smith, Midland ISD cipal from the elementary school ementary Principals & Supervisors lives to the academic, social and Linda Willett, Irving ISD level. Association (TEPSA.) These emotional well-being of children.” school leaders will be recognized National Distinguished Prin- at the association’s annual Awards cipal Nominees are: Read the newspaper online at Banquet on June 13 at the Austin Vernessa Gentry, Longview ISD Renaissance Hotel. Richard Hayden, Manor ISD www.irvingrambler.com “School principals are a key Ted Haynes, Jr., Judson ISD www.irvingrambler.com Linda Willett contributor to student success,” Diane Parks, Lamar CISD OBITUARIES

DOROTHY Taylor, three daughters, Margaret Becky Zamora both of Irving, one HAVLIK Taylor Carter, Linda Taylor grandson, Ricky Castandeda of Dor- Vincent, Nancy Taylor Capuano, Irving, and three sisters, ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition othy Havlik, of mother, Virginia Taylor, four sis- Hermelinda Cardenas of San Juan, ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition Irving, passed ters, Brenda Fishpaw, Kaye TX, Herlinda Clara Herrera of “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” away June 5, Pizzino, Drema Lafoy, and Sherry Mexico and Elve Rocha of Irving. 2007. She was King and numerous grandchil- The family received friends on Church & Chapel Ser- born March 2, dren. Thursday followed by a rosary 1939 in Visitation was held Tuesday service. Funeral services will be vices Kaufman. evening at Calvary Funeral held on, June 8 at Calvary Funeral Local, Out of Town She is survived by her daugh- Home. Funeral services were held Home Chapel. Interment at ter Joey Havlik and husband Pedro on June 1 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Southland Cemetery in Grand Services Herrera of Irving; sister Ollie Church in Arlington under the di- Prairie. & Burials Smallwood of Balch Springs; 4 rection of Calvary Funeral Home. Memorials grandchildren; and adopted chil- BRYARLY RAY dren Holly Kelley, Kelli Belcher, FROYLAN TOBIAS HARVEY Cremation Vickie Clamon, Carolyn Clamon, O’LIVO Bryarly Ray Harvey, 85, Memories Flowers and Wayne Hendrickson. Froylan Tobias O’Livo, 89, passed away on June 4, 2007 in his Graveside services were held passed away on June 1, 2007 in Irving home. June 7at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- Irving. He was born on Aug. 02, 1921 972-254-4242 dens. Arrangements were made by He was born on July 16, 1917 in Dallas. Mr. Harvey had been a Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. in Mexico. Mr. O’Livo was a resi- resident of Irving since he was fif- Ben F. [email protected] dent of Irving and a retired farmer. teen, where he had also been a GABRIEL He is survived by his son, member of First Baptist Church. BROWN’S MEMORIAL FLORES Dario Olivo of Dallas, and eight He was a veteran of the US Navy Gabriel Flores, 31, passed grandchildren. serving in World War II. He retired FUNERAL HOME away on May 26, 2007 in Ft. Visitation was held on June 3 from Braniff Airlines after 33 years Brown Family Owned and Operated. Worth. at Calvary Funeral Home. Private of service as a lead mechanic. He He was born on Aug. 10, 1975 services will be held at a later date. was a 55 year member of Irving and has made many here. She one great-great niece, Erin in Harlingen, TX to Abelardo and Masonic Lodge #1218 A.F. & A.M. knew to have friends she must Southall of El Dorado. Blanca Flores. Mr. Flores was a HERMILO He was preceded in death by show herself friendly. She was also Visitation was Wednesday at resident of Irving and a carpenter. FLORES his wife, Katie Harvey, grand- a member of the Order of the East- the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Hermilo Flores, 68, passed daughter, Molly Ferguson, and ern Star in Irving, having recently The funeral service was Mary “DeeDee” Flores, son, away on June 2, 2007 in brother, Walter Harvey. received her 50-year pin. She was Thursday in Young’s Chapel with Gabriel Seth Flores and his par- Richardson, TX. He was born on He is survived by his son, a world traveler and kept it all in Rev. Phil Pinckard officiating. ents. January 13, 1939 in Guererro, Terry Harvey and wife, Cindy of her mind with pictures, tapes and Interment will be at Rest Haven A prayer service was held on Mexico. Mr. Flores was a retired Juneau, AK, daughter, Eileen written notes. She fell in love with Memorial Gardens under the di- May 31 at Calvary Funeral Home. police officer. Glenn and husband, Stan of Irv- every place she visited and shared rection of Young’s Funeral Direc- Interment was held on June 01 at He is survived by his wife, ing, son, Ray Harvey and wife, much of this to family and friends tors, 508 Champagnolle Rd., El Ashland Memorial Park in Maria Flores, two sons, Hermilo DeAnn of Hurst, and son, Joe with much joy. Dorado, AR. Harlingen. Flores and Roberto Flores, two Ferguson of Austin, eight grand- Preceding her in death were Memorials may be made to daughters, Maria de Jesus Santa children and six great grandchil- her parents; her brother, Causby South Arkansas Community Col- GLENN EDWARD Maria, Emilia Flores, and seven dren. (Cobb) L. Southall; and one lege Foundation, Alpha Xi En- TAYLOR grandchildren. The family received friends on nephew, Ronald G. Southall. dowed Scholarship, 300 South Glenn Edward Taylor, 68, Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Calvary Funeral She is survived by one West Ave., El Dorado, AR 71730 passed away on May 23, 2007 in June 5 at Calvary Funeral Home. Home. nephew, Barry “Bud” Southall and or charity of one’s choice. North Richland Hills. Interment followed at Oak Grove Funeral Services were held on his wife, Claudette of Hampton, He was born on August 1, Memorial Gardens. June 7 at First Baptist Church. In- AR; one niece-in-law, June FOR SALE 1938 in Miami, WV. He was a terment followed at Oak Grove Southall (Ronald’s wife) of El One Cemetary Lot graduate of Dupont High School, ERNESTO “NETO” Memorial Gardens. Rev. John Dorado; and sister-in-law, Mildred Oak Grove Memorial Park, Irving and attended college in Charles- ZAMORA Durham officiating. Southall of Hampton. She had Setion A, Lot 21, Block 5 ton and Huntinington. Glenn Ernesto “Neto” Zamora, 53, three great nieces, Ann Southall of Current Memorial Park Price worked in the automobile indus- passed away on June 04, 2007 in VERA SOUTHALL El Dorado, Lisa Hyde and hus- try most of his adult life. Irving. CRAVEN band, Walter of Alexander, AR and $3,790 He was preceded in death by He was born on June 30, 1953 Vera Southall Craven, 92, of Karen Fortner and husband, Rob- Our Price $2,500 his father, Virgil Taylor, brother, in Alamo, TX. He was a resident El Dorado, died Tuesday at Hudson ert of Hampton; one great-nephew, ($1,290 savings) Mark Southall of El Dorado; three James Taylor, son, Michael Taylor of Irving and a carpenter. Memorial Nursing Home in El Call Winston Bell and grandchildren, Rachel and He is survived by his wife, Dorado, AR. great-great nephews, Jake Fortner Daniel Taylor-Vincent. He is sur- Herlinda Zamora of Irving, two She was born Feb. 27, 1915, and Joey Fortner of Hampton and 817.281.8031 or vived by his wife of 49 years, Linda daughters, Leticia Zamora and in Harrell, AR to William Hous- Ethan Southall of El Dorado; and 817.692.7853 ton and Edna McCollum Southall. A resident of Irving for sixty years, she moved to El Dorado in 1996 to be with her family. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Irving and was honored to hold many positions in her be- 606 West Airport Freeway – Irving, Texas 75062 loved church. When she moved to El Dorado, she moved her membership to Second Baptist Church, (972) 579-1313 now Cross Life. She has been www.donnellyscolonial.com faithful and ever present to serve the Lord as long as she was able. She was a cheerful giver and Serving Irving families since 1963 left many, many friends in Texas The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 June 7, 2007 Page 9 June 14th is Flag Day By Helen Widener by Betsy Ross, an acquaintance of made by folding the material and more stripes were added resulting the stripes at 13 for the original As we have learned in school, George Washington and a Phila- with a few snips of the scissors, a in a flag with 15 stars and 15 al- colonies and added additional stars the first American Flag was made delphia seamstress. According to star could be made. The Original ternating stripes. This was the flag as new states came into the union. the story; in May of 1776 Betsy was Flag had thirteen horizontal stripes seen by Francis Scott Key when he The last state omitted to the union visited by George Washington and alternating red and white. The blue wrote the Star Spangled Banner. was Hawaii on July 4, 1960, bring- Montoya named two other representatives of the canton contained thirteen stars to When five more states were added, ing the number of stars on our flag Continental Congress with a rough represent the 13 colonies. The flag Congress passed legislation fixing to 50. design for a flag for the newly de- was approved by Congress on June Presidential clared United States. According to 14, 1777. legend George wanted a six Two more states, Kentucky Eggshells become art pointed star, but Betsy pointed out and Vermont were admitted to the Continued from page 1 can be as large as 21 inches. They Scholar that a five pointed star could be union and two more stars and two “Many ancient people thought are not flat like a canvas. They are U.S. Secretary of Education eggs had mystical powers, so pre- round, which makes them a little Margaret Spellings recently an- senting an egg was something spe- harder to work with. nounced the selection of Michael Sweet and Hot Chicken Wings cial,” Ms. Harding said. “Eggs “Creating egg art is not some- T. Montoya of Irving who attends 24 chicken wings marinate 2 hours or overnight. were also something that everyone thing you can do in one day. Cistercian Preparatory School as a 1/2 cup olive oil Preheat the oven to 400°. In a had. Even the poorest farmers had Projects can take up to 10 years to 2007 Presidential Scholar. or melted butter large roasting pan, place the eggs. So people decorated them complete. Eggs can last forever, or Montoya, one of 141 outstand- 1/2 cup sugar wings in one layer. Place the and gave them as gifts. until you drop them. Breakage ing American high school seniors, 1 - 5 oz. bottle Tabasco Sauce pan of wings in the middle of “As an artist, I was drawn to does happen, more often than you has demonstrated exceptional aca- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning the oven and let cook for about eggs by the glamour. It is amazing want it to. An egg will remain. It demic achievement, artistic excel- 45 minutes. Turn at least once what you can do with an egg. You will not disintegrate. lence, leadership, citizenship, and Cut off the wing tips and during cooking. The wings can add sound to an egg with a “You have to see the eggs be- service at school and in their half the wing at joint. Discard should be dark but not burned. music box. You can add motion fore you can understand why we community. The Presidential the tips. Mix well until sugar is If they are becoming too dark and light. The possibilities are end- spend hours and hours creating the Scholars will be honored for their dissolved and pour the sauce before they are done, cover with less. art,” she said. accomplishments in Washington, into a strong zip lock bag and foil. The sauce in the pan will “You can work with finch For more information about D.C., from June 23 - 27. add the chicken wings. Let be dark, sticky and delicious. eggs, which are the size of a pea, egg art, visit www.theeggeryplace “The 2007 Presidential Schol- all the way to ostrich eggs, which .com or www.eggartguild.org. ars represent the great gift we have in our nation’s youth,” Spellings said. ”Their academic achievement and their spirit of leadership and service will ensure their success in the 21st century knowledge economy. They exemplify the standard of excellence that we are striv- ing for in all our schools across the United States, and their skills, energy and innovation will enable America to set a competitive pace in our changing world.” Montoya, ranked number one in his class, served as the team cap- tain of the math club for the last four years. He’s on the varsity Aca- demic Quiz Bowl, football and track and field teams. He is a tu- tor, Big Brother mentor and Eagle Scout volunteer. The 141 Presidential Scholars include one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and from U.S. families liv- ing abroad, as well as 15 chosen at large and 20 Presidential Schol- ars in the Arts. A 27-member Com- mission on Presidential Scholars appointed by President Bush selected the Scholars based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. For the past 43 years, this prestigious program has honored over 5,000 of the nation’s top-per- forming students. Of the three million students expected to graduate from high school this year, over 2,700 candidates qualified on the basis of outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams, or by nomination through the nationwide Young Artsâ talent search conducted by the National Foundation for Ad- vancement in the Arts. Since 1983, each Presidential Scholar invited his or her most in- spiring and challenging teacher to travel to Washington, D.C. to receive a Teacher Recognition Award from the U.S. Department of Edu- cation and to participate in the recognition events. 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I’ve seen information 1824 W. 11 little hazelnut creamer to boot). Irving, Tx. many choices that agrees and disagrees with this th I got an email the other day (Tipton & 11 ) these days from soft drinks to theory, but why not play it 75060 from my wonderful daughter Amy. sports drinks to energy drinks, that safe? When you’ve left your bottled It was about the dangers of drink- Fri. 6/8 Street, Irving, sentiment is getting more and water in the sun, don’t refrigerate it and drink it later. Just throw it Sat 6/9 75060 Games and Puzzles away and get a fresh bottle. 8am - ?? On another note, after so June 8, 9, and 10 much rain aren’t you ready for the Misc items including MILLER’S TALES OF beautiful summer sunshine? Un- furniture. 972-834-6645 fortunately, the rain brought us an MISBEHAVIOR abundance of those pesky mosquitoes. This summer they By Matthew Miller pack containing schoolbooks of seem more unrelenting than ever. Do Me One Small Favor undetermined value unattended in Thankfully, I don’t get bit. I use The DFW Humane Society The “Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily the locker room. When she re- Avon’s Skin So Soft bath oil as a News-Miner” reports that a man turned, the backpack and the books repellant. For some reason it works pointed a shotgun at himself and were gone. for me (not to mention soft, fra- Animals Presently Residing asked a woman who was present grant skin.) I’ve also heard others if she would pull the trigger for Stealing Lunch Money More praise its anti-mosquito properties Bella & Bosley Snoopy him. She said she would not. Frus- Profitable Than Previously although to my knowledge it is not marketed as a repellant by Avon. Breed Breed trated, the man shot a steam ra- According to the “San Jose (Ca- Basset Hounds Dalmatian Mix diator, which exploded. The man lif.) Mercury News,” a student re- Keep an eye out for informa- Sex Sex was injured but not killed. The ported $250 had been stolen from tion about Calvary Church’s Vaca- Male / Neutered Female woman fled. The man was hospi- a wallet. tion Bible School and other youth Weight Weight camps. Also, feel free to give me a about 45 lbs. about 10 lbs. talized for his injuries and charged each. Age with various crimes related to He Needed to Use the Phone call with information about your Age Comments: Bella about 2- 3 months Comments: shooting a steam radiator. According to the “Arcata (Calif.) recommendations for the summer. 2 and 3 years and Bosley are Color Snoopy is very Eye,” police received reports of a I want to wish a very happy Color looking for a home White with Black sweet and playful. together if possible. She loves every- and blessed 3rd birthday to our Tri Reason for Driver Cannot Make Change bald man trespassing on hospital Reason for They are both Surrender one! The “Baltimore Sun” reports that grounds at 3:52 p.m., creating a youngest grandson, Dylan Thomas Surrender housebroken, good Found as a stray. a juvenile shot a bus driver with a disturbance at the hospital at 5:40 Newsom. May your play doe al- Child has with kids and other BB gun. The driver was not in- p.m., peering in the windows of a ways be mushy, your Disney King allergies pets. jured. The juvenile was arrested. residence at 8:04 p.m. and sitting car always in sight, and your apple on some steps holding an object slices never ending. Praying to Halloween Trickery under his arm at 8:58 p.m. Even- make a difference. The “Baltimore Sun” also reports tually, the police asked the man Holly Dixie that someone shot out windows in what he wanted, then directed him God Bless You. a haunted house with a BB gun. to a pay phone. Attend Church Sunday. Breed Breed The perpetrator also stole decora- Himalayn Domestic Long Margaret Lopez is an indepen- Sex Hair tions. BB gun sales continue na- It Worked in the F-18 dent writer for the Irving Rambler. An Female / Spayed Sex tionwide and in Baltimore. A Navy cadet pilot rolled his Irving resident for more than 12 years, Weight Female / Spayed Porsche five or six times, totaling she and her husband have been mar- about 9 lbs. Weight Hope No One Steals the car and injuring himself, ried for more than 40 years and have Age about 5 lbs. four daughters and four grandsons 2 years Comments: Age Comments: Dixie These Stupid Books though not fatally, the “Corpus- Color Holly is very about 5-6 months is very sweet and The City of Everett, Wash., reports Christi (Texas) Caller-Times” re- Seal Point sweet. She was Color playful. She is that a high-school girl left a back- ports. Reason for brought in with Kit Dilute Calico good with other Surrender Kat and they Reason for cats. 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Employment is tracked for students what they need to know educational program offerings. each class for six months (starting to graduate and land a good job.” DeVry University is an accred- in October 2005 and ending in In analysis conducted in con- ited university focusing on career- December 2006) and includes in- junction with DeVry’s 75th anniver- oriented associate, bachelor’s and dividuals actively pursuing a job sary in 2006, it was shown that master’s degree programs in tech- and those that were employed during the last decade, 90% of nology, healthcare technology, when they graduated. DeVry graduates who actively pur- business and management. Com- The national average starting sued employment, or who were al- plete information on the DeVry salary for these DeVry University ready employed when they gradu- graduates’ employment and sala- graduates was $40,674. ated, held positions in their cho- ries is available on DeVry’s Web “What these employment sta- sen fields within six months of site at www.devry.edu/whydevry/ tistics show is that DeVry gradu- graduation. gradstats_pdf_term/GES-US- DeVry University graduates look forward to the next ates are in high demand by local According to Pauldine, ele- Combined-2-07.pdf. phase of their lives. employers,” David J. Pauldine, ments contributing to the high de- president of DeVry University, mand for DeVry graduates include New Patient Special Merit Scholarship winners named FREEFREE Take Home $49.00$49.00 Merit Scholarship awards a National Merit Textron Scholar- Take Home winners are among some 8,200 ship. Offered through Textron TeethTeeth WhiteningWhitening Initial Exam distinguished high school seniors Charitable Trust, which provides Byron L. Mitchell, DDS With Cleaning, Cleaning & of 2007 who received a total of scholarships annually to children Cosmetic & General Dentistry Necessary X-Rays more than $34 million in college of employees. Michael plans to Exam & X-Rays New Patients Only Without Dental scholarships. pursue a career in medicine. New Patients Only With Dental 972-717-1100 Insurance Insurance Irving students receiving Merit Scholarship include: Sarah-Naomi of MacArthur High School won a $2,500 Na- tional Merit Scholarship. She is considering advertising as a career field. Konrad Stoick of Cistercian WE HAVE MOVED! Preparatory School won a $2,500 $1000 you give or price advertised any beat will We - $1000 you give or price advertised any beat will We National Merit Scholarship. He is considering electrical engineering as a career field. Rachel Willcutts of 972-785-3100 Ranchview High School won a $2,500 National Merit Scholar- ship. She is considering life sci- ences as a career field. Alicia Niwagaba, who attends classes at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science in Y Denton, won a $2500 National Achievement Scholarship. She 00 MSRP plans to study education in college. O $16,615 Michael T. Montoya of -1,42700 Don Herring Discount Cistercian Preparatory School won U -50000 Loyalty Cash Stock # 43366 R 00 ScholarshipScholarship The 2007 Mitsubishi $14,688 establishedestablished OUTLANDER plus TT&L C forfor SigurdsonSigurdson $23,03500 MSRP The 2008 Mitsubishi A memorial scholarship has -2,64700 Don Herring Discount H been established to honor Michael 00 LANCER Sigurdson, an art teacher at The -500 Loyalty Cash Academy of Irving ISD who passed O away May 12 following an illness. His wife is Theresa Sigurdson, vice 00 principal at de Zavala Middle $19,888 I School. 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