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c “Two bears 50 in one cave will not end up well.” IrvingIrving — Genghis Khan’s Favorite Mongolian Proverb RamblerRambler June 25, 2011 “Irving’s weekly community newspaper” Mayor-elect wants to hear from you Pastor/fireman “We need to have clear expectations and work towards a common By Alice Canham joins the ranks of goal, and support one another. I do expect challenges but I’m sure Irving’s Mayor-elect wants to hear we can work through them.” from her constituency. After defeating Irving’s City Council incumbent Mayor Herbert Gears with 57 — Mayor-elect Beth Van Duyne percent of the vote, Beth Van Duyne will By Alice Canham become the city’s first Mayor who happens to be a woman when she is sworn It was a family affair when Pas- in on July 7. In a wide-ranging interview, tor Dennis Webb threw a thank-you she outlined some priorities for her first barbecue for his friends and supporters 90 days in office. after a success- Her first ful campaign issue: a full to become financial au- City Council dit of both the representative Entertainment for Irving’s District (a key Third Place. point in the Wife, mother, contentious sisters, kids campaign), and and grandkids of the South Ir- along with his ving Heritage Dennis Webb church family Beth Van Duyne District. swelled the crowd at Bear Creek Com- “My first priority is figuring out munity Church to over 80 people before where the money has been going, and are the June 21 event ended. we wasting it. Who has gotten paid and “I’m happy for him,” said sister how much, and what did they do for it? Glenda Chivers who was serving as What did the City get out of it? I need to caterer for the event. “He likes working look at the original contracts and intent with people. This will be a good place and see what’s changed. Are we on goal? for him.” And if we’re not, how and why did we Webb won the run-off election June get off track, and how can we get back 18 against David Gutierrez after very on track? nearly winning the primary election Photo by John Starkey “I need to read the contracts,” Van outright. It was the first try at elected While still a Councilwoman, Mayor-elect Beth Van Duyne and her son Duyne said. “It’s too early to tell right now. I need to be briefed on the various See COUNCILMAN, Page 7 participate in the City’s annual Fourth of July Parade. changes. But when we hear about dead- lines after the fact? That’s a bad position to be in. The citizens need more updates, Gears urges citizens to support new mayor and they need to hear about things ahead By Alice Canham you do today have to support your vision of time so they can influence the outcome, It was a relaxed and reflective Herbert for the future. And you have to believe in rather than just react.” Gears who spoke with me on June 22, just the intrinsic value of each person, so you Other priorities may be driven by three days after being ousted from his can enroll them in that same vision. You public input. position as Irving’s Mayor in a heated race have to display unconditional love for all “I want to emphasize transparency, with former City Council Member Beth people. and we’re going to need to hear from the Van Duyne. His supporters had garnered “Politics is the art of moving large public. In my first 90 days, I plan to set 43 percent of the vote in the June 18 runoff groups of people to your vision. It’s a lot up three town hall meetings in different election. easier if they know you love them, because areas of our city. I will be responsive to Why did he seek office in the first then they’ll forgive you.” questions and accessible to the public. place? Gears also spoke with pride of accom- “I also plan to explore putting an eth- “I saw it as a way I could contribute plishments during his tenure as Mayor (be- ics policy in place. Dallas has a good policy to the community, with hard work and ginning in 2005) and for six years before and I’d like to see something similar. Our leadership. My experiences in life have that on the City Council. City Council members should not be able uniquely qualified me to represent the “I’d start with our participation in the to accept money from anyone whose needs of others,” he said, frequently refer- Community Development Block Grants,” business would benefit from our rul- ring to a rough upbringing and describing he said. “After 25 years of refusal, we’ve Photo by John Starkey ings.” During her campaign, Van Duyne himself as “trailer trash.” now received $30 million since – money During the June 23 City Council meeting. had criticized ousted Mayor Gears for “To me, leadership means that you are that’s been spent on housing rehabilitation Councilwoman Rose Cannaday presents accepting a reported half million dollars focused on the future, and leading people for seniors, dental care for children and Mayor Herbert Gears a plaque for his in contributions from Billy Bob Barnett, to a good place,” he continued. “The things See GEARS, Page 7 service over the last six years. See MAYOR-ELECT, Page 4 Mavs fans overload

PERIODICALS DART trains’ capacity IRVING TEXAS IRVING POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE PERMIT #024981 PERMIT By Jess Paniszczyn single day record of 310,400 riders,” Elated by the recent Dallas Mav- said John Danish, Irving’s represen- ericks’ NBA Championship win, fans tative on the DART Board of Direc- from across North Texas journeyed tors. “Our DART light rail ridership to Victory Plaza in Dallas to see the was 151,000, surpassing the 132,820 Mavs’ triumphant parade and cel- ridership record set during the Texas ebrate this historic occasion. / OU game held at the State Fair in To get the best seats possible, 2009. The TRE set a record of 26,500 Mavericks fans began arriving at riders. The previous high for the TRE the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) was 7,000 set on the Ozone Action Photo by John Starkey at DART’s South Irving Station be- Free Day in 2006. With the start time for the Maverick’s parade approaching, The Irving Rambler Box 177731 P.O. Irving, TX 75017 fore sunrise on June 14. By 9 a.m. “DART had a huge day for ticket people at DART’s South Irving Station force themselves into the fans dressed in their best Mavs gear sales selling 38,667 tickets. Half of few remaining spots on a train headed towards Dallas. formed lines at the ticket dispensers those tickets were sold by 9 a.m. and filled the TRE platform. With the Many of those sales represent rid- which gave us a total of 130 cars. busses. start time for the parade approach- ers experiencing DART for the first We deployed more than two dozen “Based on the early morning ing, trains filled to capacity stopped at time. The majority of the day’s riders busses to key locations along the rail ridership, TRE was able to add an the South Irving Station, but refused held passes or tickets purchased at corridor to support light rail through east bound three car train trip in the to take any more passengers before another time. the morning. DART had planned to morning. Busses were brought in Irving Rambler $0.50 continuing towards Dallas. “In an effort to meet the de- have 60 busses designated to support from The T (Fort Worth’s Transpor- “Last Thursday set a DART mand, we added 34 light rail cars, the rail, but we doubled that to 120 See DART, Page 6 WE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY Office Hours: Main Location: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 75061 After Hours Clinic: Other Locations: No appointment necessary Valdez Clinic: 3501 N. MacArthur Blvd #400 Mon-Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM 972-253-4200 Tuscan: 701 Tuscan Dr #205 Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM www.mscitx.com Baylor MOBI: 2001 N. MacArthur Blvd. #425 Lab & Radiology: Las Colinas: 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #250 Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM OB/GYN: 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #255 Not available for After Hours Clinic Page 2 June 25, 2011 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com

LETTER Drought prompts concerns for July 4 TO THE EDITOR By April Saginor RAMIREZ Keep a hose, bucket of water With extremely dry conditions and wet towels nearby in case they Dear Editor, across the state, Texas Forest Ser- are needed to extinguish small fires. Please do not advertise “free ROOFING vice is urging Texans to use caution Dispose of used fireworks in a meals” as your article entitled “Free when celebrating the upcoming July bucket of water. Meals available for kids throughout 4 holiday weekend. the summer”. COMPANY It doesn’t take much to ignite a Campfire Safety Tips They are not free. My tax dol- potentially devastating fire. Despite Build campfires in open, level lars are being spent to provide those Commercial & Residential Service recent rain in some areas, a sig- spots away from trees and overhang- meals. Who is ensuring that people New & Re-roofing ✤ Repairs to all types of roofs nificant portion of the state remains ing branches; preferably in desig- enjoying the “free meals” actually ✤ Composition ✤ Metal ✤ Torch Down ✤ Leaks critically dry. nated fire rings or fire receptacles. qualify for free meals? What are the ✤ Hot Tar/Gravel Always check with local govern- Never leave a campfire or cook- qualifications? Do they need to report ment or fire department officials to ing fire unattended. Completely their income to qualify? How is their FREE ESTIMATES make sure fireworks and campfires extinguish the fire with water before reported income verified? Are they ✤ 3 Year Warranty ✤ 15 Year Of Service are allowed in your county - and be leaving it. The ashes and coals are required to report the number of ✤ Insurance Claims Welcome sure to comply with all restrictions. not safe to leave until they are cool household members? How are the Now Serving The Entire Metroplex! enough to touch. reported number of household mem- Fireworks Safety Tips Consider using a propane stove bers verified? Are they in the country Let Us Serve You Use fireworks only under close or barbecue grill instead of an open legally? How do they document that With A Good Quality Service Today. adult supervision and in safe areas fire when it’s dry and windy. Put bar- they are in the country legally? Manager: 817-357-5020 Owner: 817-905-0245 away from dry grass and brush. becue grills over bare dirt or other fire One reason I subscribe to the Keep fireworks away from resistant surfaces – away from dead Rambler is to have a source for Irving homes and structures, which can be grass and weeds. Never transport a news not controlled by media bias. I accidentally ignited. barbecue pit or grill with live coals. expect you to investigate these articles A lifetime of volunteering suits Stipes but simply print them. Mary Hennigan

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Frank Joseph Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2011 www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER June 25, 2011 Page 3 POLICE REPORT Greater Irving Republican Club awards scholarship Aggravated Robbery: June For the second year in a row, 22 at 11:40 p.m. IRVING the Greater Irving Republican Club A male suspect approached the FIRE DEPARTMENT (GIRC) awarded a $1,000 college location at the 3400 block of West scholarship to an Irving high school Pioneer and forced two employees student. into the building where two other ACTIVITY SUMMARY The award was presented to Ra- Irving Fire Department responded to 285 employees were working. The suspect chel Wales by Oscar Ward, President, wore gloves and a mask and was incidents June 16-22. GIRC and Erin Perdue, Chairman brandishing a pistol. He grabbed two Fire incidents Medical calls of the Scholarship Committee at cell phones and the cash from both 76 Misc. Fire/ 18 Major Accidents the club’s May meeting. Rachel, a registers, approximately $500, then Rescue Calls 74 Major Medical senior at The Highlands School in fled the scene. Officers were able to 2 Special 25 Heart Attacks Irving, plans to attend Texas A&M learn the location of one of the stolen Operations 33 Difficulty University in the fall and major in phones through GPS information. 1 Structure Fires Breathing Telecommunications Media. After a brief period of surveillance, 1 Vehicle Fires 39 Trauma Related The requirements for the schol- the suspect left the location. He 16 CPR Situations arship were: Source: Greater Irving Republican Club was stopped and arrested. Officers Graduating high school senior Rachel Wales by Erin Perdue, Chairman of the Scholarship recovered all of the stolen property Resident citizen of Irving Committee (left) and Oscar Ward, President of GIRC present a and the suspect’s weapon, mask and Officers recognized Amos as being a Cumulative grade point average scholarship to Rachel Wales. gloves. CID was notified and Crime person who had an active warrant of 3.0 or better. Scene responded. for Aggravated Robbery. Amos was Applicants were also required her essay for the club membership. basketball, choir, drama, community Murder Investigation: placed under arrest for the warrant to complete an application that in- It may be viewed on the GIRC web- services, and various mission trips. June 21 at 10:30 p.m. without incident and transported to cluded a teacher recommendation site at www.irvingrepublicanclub. The college scholarship commit- Irving Police responded to 3833 the Irving Jail. Based on information and an original 500 to 600 word com. Rachel was a member of the tee presenting the award consisted of N. Beltline Rd. (Summergate Apart- and evidence gathered before and essay entitled “Taking Back America, Student Council, National Honor Chairman Erin Perdue, Oscar Ward, ments) for a report of an unconscious after Amos was arrested, investiga- Restoring Her Freedom.” Society, Challenge Catholic Girl’s Brian Perkins, Don Van Slyke, Scott person. When officers arrived the tors charged him with the Murder Rachel has a cumulative GPA Club, and was Homecoming Queen. Gaither, and Mike Ogbeide. Irving Fire Department was already of Pamela Wilson. Amos is currently of 3.82. She submitted and recited She also participated in varsity track, Source: Greater Irving Republican Club on-scene and informed the officers in-custody at the Irving jail facing that there was a deceased female one count of Murder and one count inside the residence. Officers entered of Aggravated Robbery. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital awards scholarship the residence and located a deceased Shooting: June 19 at 6:07 Provided by Christy Nutter during an awards ceremony and 46 year old female who had sustained p.m. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital luncheon at the hospital. In addition, blunt force trauma to the head area. In the 3400 block of West Ro- for Children (TSRHC) patient Lau- 13 former Legacy Scholarship recipi- The victim was identified as Pamela chelle two males attacked two other ren Humelsine of Irving has been ents, who graduate from colleges and Joann Wilson of Irving. males for an unknown reason by selected as a first-time scholarship universities across the country this On June 22 at 10 p.m., Irving shooting one with a shotgun and recipient of the Legacy Scholarship year, were honored in a graduation Police dispatch received a phone hitting the other in the head with a Program. Lauren attended ceremony for their achievements. call from a male who wanted to talk shotgun barrel. One of the suspects Irving High School and will be Over the program’s 25 years, to officers and provide information ran to an apartment with the shot- using her award to pursue higher more than 1,900 scholarships have regarding the murder of Pamela gun. Tactical was called out to search education at Oklahoma Baptist been awarded to former TSRHC pa- Wilson. The male who was identified the apartment with negative results. University. tients totaling more than $2,600,000 as Kevin Monroe Amos (41) of Irving. Both suspects remain at large. Recently, Legacy Scholarship in scholarships. This year, 115 schol- board members, as well as patient ars, including 19 first-time recipients, families and special friends, gathered will receive a total of $207,450 from COMMUNITY CALENDAR to honor the 19 first-time recipients the program. Source: Charlotte Chism Waldrum June 25 at 1 p.m. June 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Officer Andrew ...... ARRL Field Day Red White and Blue Patriotic Bash Esparza Scholarship $69* D I V O R C E The Irving Amateur Radio Club Heritage does 4th of July in CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW presents this annual 24-hour event. unique style! Hot dogs, chips, apple awarded ● DWI / Suspended License ● Divorce / Annulment A premium is placed on develop- pie, and lemonade, entertainment by ● All Warrants ● Child Support / Paternity ● ing skills to meet the challenges of your favorite Heritage groups such as Corey Waldrum the son ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification ● Restraining Order ● emergency preparedness as well as to the Heritage Steppers and Heritage of Officer Chris Waldrum Occupational License ● Protective Order ● Protective Order ● acquaint the general public with the Singers, an appearance by reigning and Charlotte Chism Name Change / Adoption ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● Domestic Violence capabilities of Amateur Radio. Join Ms. Mature Irving, Ann Danford, Waldrum was awarded the us as we join Hams from all over the and a concert by the New Horizons Officer Andrew Esparza Easy Payment Plans Open Saturdays US. 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common goal, and support one attacks] get personal? Don’t back Mayor-elect another. I do expect challenges down. My daughter, she’s 12 now, Political supporters gather Continued from Page 1 but I’m sure we can work through involved in Model UN and Youth in them. Government and gets straight A’s, a central figure in the planned En- “You know, I almost got out of she’s the one who talked me into to hear election results tertainment District. politics. My first term [on the City running again. When she was eight! “I also need to build a team Council], I was conflicted, because “So, yeah, I’m proud of both By Alice Canham within the City Council. You do I thought I was shortchanging my my kids, and the proof is in the At 7:30 p.m., the Watch Party “I’m excited about the that by being respectful, spending family. Then when I thought about pudding. for Beth Van Duyne was still a small time talking about their goals and running for a second term? A lady “Now I want to be part of a gathering in one back room of The possibility of new energy at motivations, and giving everyone friend of mine pointed out, look team that makes a difference. I Ranch restaurant in Las Colinas. With City Hall.” a chance to speak and be heard,” at the example you’re leaving for want to be remembered as an ef- only the early voting tallies submitted, she said. “We need to have clear kids. You have to fight for what you fective leader who pulled together Van Duyne led incumbent Mayor Herb — Steve Jones, newly-elected expectations and work towards a believe in. It’s not easy! And if [the a strong team,” Van Duyne said. Gears, 60 percent to 40 percent. IISD board member From their corner booth, supporters Jane and David McGinnis reflected Irving. I’m excited about the possibility Call (972) 870-1992 on what kind of Mayor Van Duyne of new energy at City Hall.” CLASSIFIEDS to place an ad! could be. By 8:50 p.m., 38 out of 57 precincts “We’ve supported her in the past,” had reported. Van Duyne still led with said David. 59 percent, and the sound system FOR SALE HELP WANTED LEGAL NOTICE “I just hope she and the Council started pumping out Queen’s ‘We are will work together and not be divisive,” the Champions’ as the cheers became CEMETERY LOT FOR SALE SERVER SUMMARY OF ORDERS Jane added. “We need better market- deafening. “We’ll hear Beth speak @ Oak Grove Memorial Needed at BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. ing for Irving. We have businesses that shortly!” boomed from the PA. In Irving, Section 8 Lot 21 HUNAN DYNASTY CITY HALL 825 WEST IRVING BOULEVARD will locate here, but their people live At 9:15 p.m., the wait staff started Block 5 for $2,500.00 China Bistro VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE: elsewhere.” passing champagne glasses around as Current pricing $3,790.00 Located in Las Colinas 2721 Stanford Dr. “We do need an Entertainment the newly-elected Mayor gave her ac- Call Winston 972-444-9760 1814 W. Northgate Dr. 817-584-6659 1814 Briarwood Ln. Center here,” David offered. “We voted ceptance speech. FOR RENT 258 Lydia Cir. for it, but we want it done right! She “I am happy and humble,” she said. Oak Grove Memorial 5326 Frye Rd. needs to lead the City and the whole “It is a good night in Irving, with a win Mobile Home for Rent Garden 212 S Irving Heights Council.” for all businesses, citizens, taxpayers Double Depth Lawn Crypt 2/ 11/2 2634 Locksley Chase By 8:30 p.m., the candidate had and voters!” Head Stone w/ Vase Lot Rent & Water-Paid 829 S Jefferson St. 2 Concrete Liners $600 per month CLOSED FOR COMPLIANCE: made her way into the room, which Among the names included in her Asking $4500 Deposit & References Req. BSCR1010-0002 – 1513 Arcady Ln. Estate of Jesse was growing more crowded. Wearing a list of thanks were Marvin and Bob- 972-986-7100 James trim black dress and white pearls, Van bie Randle, Ralph Ellis, Heinz Simon, 214.536.3558 after 4pm Allen / Karen Heath Independent Executor BSCP0809-0020 – 2700 E Grauwyler Rd. dba Duyne moved about, greeting support- Nancy Wilson and Steve Jones (“who Viewpointe Apts. – Sandton Inc ers and hugging friends. Daughter Katy, put up my signs along with his own”). LEGAL NOTICE BSCR1011-0001 – 3510 Bryn Mawr Dr. – Dale & Kathy wearing a T-shirt declaring her support, “But I really, really, REALLY want Vith REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS helped by carrying trays with appetizers to thank my nine year old son and BSCP1002-0005 – 2501 Brockbank Dr. – Jose Luis Lara And Notice of Sale of Surplus Information & Irma Leticia when another cheer went up: with 21 out my daughter Katy,” she added, with a Technology Equipment BSCP1006-0005 – 1310 Bell Ln. - Deutsche Bank National of 57 precincts reporting, Van Duyne perceptible sob,” for their enormous The Irving Independent School District is continually seeking Trust Company % Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC still had 59 percent of the vote. support. And for all my volunteers. responses to our Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #11-09 INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: At 8:50 p.m. there had been no You can’t buy that kind of caring and BSCP1104-0002 1506 W 7th St. Vilmar Lopez for purposes of identifying a pool of companies qualified to change in the vote count but the mood compassion for the City. This is all about purchase and properly dispose of Information Technology Allow city staff to make interior as well as exterior inspections. By June surplus equipment. Irving ISD uses this process due to 27, 2011 provide scope and schedule. By July 7, 2011obtain permits was upbeat and the crowd had spilled our City, and pulling together as a team. and begin repair or demolition. By August 6, 2011 complete the repair the environmental and security concerns with the disposal into an adjacent passageway. Murmurs “Finally, people have asked me or demolition. If the property has not been brought into compliance of “unbelievable!,” “EEEEE!!,” “Won- what I’m going to do first,” she said, of Information Technology surplus equipment. Please go with the Commissions June 16, 2011 order the Commission will to http://www.irvingisd.net/purchasing/bids.htm to view the consider levying civil penalties of $1,000.00 per day derful; wonderful!,” could be heard before shouting, in an obvious reference RFQ documents that may be completed and submitted BSCP1104-0012 – 3900 W Airport Frwy. Asbury Automotive above the din. to some of the campaign ads placed by to Irving ISD for evaluation and, if qualified, inclusion in Texas Real Estate Holdings L.L.C. c/o Asbury Automotive Group “I’m so excited,” said supporter Gears, “I’m going to Disney World!!” the qualified pool of companies allowed to purchase our Inc Steve Jones, himself a newly-elected The vote tally updated: 53 out of Allow city staff to make interior as well as exterior inspections. By June Information Technology surplus equipment. Qualifications School Board Member with Irving ISD. 57 precincts in, and Van Duyne still led for the following: Request for Qualifications #11- 27, 2011 provide scope and schedule. By July 7, 2011obtain permits and begin repair or demolition. . By August 6, 2011 complete the repair “It could be a new day for the City of with 57 percent of the vote. 09 for Companies to Purchase and Dispose of or demolition. If the property has not been brought into compliance Information Technology Surplus Equipment with the Commissions June 16, 2011 order the Commission will anytime in the purchasing office at 2621 W. Airport Frwy, consider levying civil penalties of $1,000.00 per day Irving, TX 75062, at which time they will be opened. RFQ BSCP1101-0003 – 305 Norma Dr. – Angela Ning Li ASSISTANT MANAGER/ information and specifications may be obtained on the Irving Allow city staff to make interior as well as exterior inspections. By June CUSTOMER ISD website at: www.irvingisd.net/purchasing/bids.htm or in 27, 2011 provide scope and schedule. By July 7, 2011obtain permits the purchasing office from 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday and begin repair or demolition. By August 6, 2011 complete the repair REPRESENTATIVE through Friday, or by calling (972) 600-5440. The district or demolition. If the property has not been brought into compliance with the Commissions June 16, 2011 order the Commission will Is urgently wanted by our reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive consider levying civil penalties of $1,000.00 per day Organization. We need a any informality. Evaluation of submitted proposals to the RFQ th BSCP1009-0009 – 115 E 4 St. – Holiday Lodge Inc. person with a good technical may take several days or weeks to evaluate and verify due to Allow city staff to make interior as well as exterior inspections. By June state and federal license requirements. The District intends 27, 2011 provide scope and schedule. By July 7, 2011obtain permits know-how. Must possess to sell a lot of approximately 35 or more pallets of Information and begin repair or demolition. . By August 6, 2011 complete the repair computer skills. We will pay Technology surplus beginning July 5, 2011. Companies that or demolition. If the property has not been brought into compliance $2650 monthly. We are a have responded to the above-described RFQ and been with the Commissions June 16, 2011 order the Commission will growing service company in consider levying civil penalties of $1,000.00 per day approved by Irving ISD will be invited to bid on the entire lot need of very dedicated and of surplus, all or nothing. The vendors must sign an affidavit BSCP1104-0016 – 1614 Hardrock Rd. a.k.a 1606, 1608, 1610, 1750 Hardrock Rd. – Hashemi Irving Properties, L.L.C/ responsible individuals to be attesting to the recycling, reselling or disposal of the lot in Bagher Hashemi part of our team. accordance with the terms and conditions of the RFQ. The By June 27, 2011 obtain permits for demolition. By July 26, 2011 Please send your resume to surplus equipment will be sold “as is” and is not warranted complete the demolition. If the owner has not completed the in any way. demolition by July 26, 2011, the Commission authorized the City [email protected] of Irving on or after July 27, 2011 to complete the demolition. If the if interested. property has not been brought into compliance with the Commissions LEGAL NOTICE June 16, 2011 order theCommission will consider levying civil NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS penalties of $1000.00 per day. PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES BSCP1003-0009 – 1114 S. Nursery Rd. – Estate of Jeff CITY OF IRVING PLANNING AND Harless ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL Pay civil penalties of $100.00 per day beginning on January 21, 2011 Public hearings are held to consider applications for amendments to through June 16, 2011, for total of $14,700.00 for failure to submit an PART TIME - FULL TIME the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map of approved scope and schedule. the City of Irving, Texas for the properties described herein: BSCP1002-0004 – 1703 Sunnybrook Dr. – Estate of LOCATION, DATES & TIMES OF PUBLIC Randy J Collins HEARINGS: Pay civil penalties of $100.00 per day beginning on January 21, 2011 $30,000-$50,000 City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Blvd., Irving, through June 16, 2011, for total of $14,700.00 for failure to submit an Texas approved scope and schedule. annual income possible Planning & Zoning Commission: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, BSCP1006-0008 – 808 S Irving Heights Dr. – Winnie Lou IF you are willing to work! 7 p.m. Tr & Myron Zook Tr City Council: Thursday, July 21, 2011, 7 p.m. Pay civil penalties of $200.00 per day beginning on April 22, 2011 Sell advertising for The Irving Rambler Zoning Case ZC11-0026: 0.49 acres at 1318 Etain through June 16, 2011, for total of $11,200.00 for failure to submit an Road approved scope and schedule. and DFW NewsFlash! The request is to rezone the property from R-7.5 (Single Family) to BSCP0912-0003 – 1832 Piedmont St. – Ben Duggan S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for R-7.5 (Single Family) uses for a Commission continued the case to the July 21, 2011 hearing. Ideal for an additional household income. variance to the Neighborhood Protection Ordinance to create a lot BSCP0903-0016 – 607 N MacArthur Blvd. – Susan YOU PICK YOUR HOURS! that is smaller in depth and lot area than adjacent lots. Rodriguez Zoning Case ZC11-0027: 3,891 sq. ft. at 7750 N. Pay civil penalties of $10.00 per day beginning on November 19, 2010 This is an opportunity to start with a MacArthur Blvd., Suite 160 through June 16, 2011, for total of $2,100.00 for failure to submit an company that grew by more than 20% The request is to rezone the property from C-C (Community approved scope and schedule. Commercial) uses to S-P-1 (Detailed Site Plan) for R-AB (Restaurant This is an abbreviated summary of the Commission in 2010. with Alcoholic Beverage Sales) uses to combine two suites for a Orders as established at the June 16, 2011 Building restaurant with alcohol sales and outdoor seating. and Standards Commission Hearing. A complete All pay is based on your performance: All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearings copy of the Commission’s Orders may be obtained How much do YOU want to make? and express their opinions on the zoning change request. Written from Maria Guzman, Clerk for the Building and response for the record may also be submitted to: Standards Commission, City of Irving, Code Must be computer literate w/own City of Irving – Planning and Inspections Dept., 825 Enforcement Department, 825 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060. Texas 75060 (972-721-4831) transportation, cell phone The application is on file for public review in the Planning and and computer access. Inspections Department at the address listed above during normal business hours. For additional information, please contact the Does advertising in the Department at 972-721-2424. Please reference the case number when requesting information. Irving Rambler work? This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are Call Jeana available. Requests for interpretation services or assistive hearing It just did! devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance. [email protected] — 817-454-4050 817.454.4050 www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER June 25, 2011 Page 5

Provided by Torrie Miller leader. TLF program requirements include Congressman Pete Sessions joined Today Students complete Texas Leadership Forum attending local forum meetings, visiting with Foundation President Gary Griffith in congrat- state officials in Austin, participating in the ulating North Texas students who completed and thoughtfully articulate the public policy tural Representative Office (TECRO). During one-week Washington, DC conference and participation in the Today Foundation’s Texas debates facing our government as they develop the week, students observed House committee completing projects and writing assignments. Leadership Forum, which included a confer- their leadership skills for service in the future,” hearings and attended a private speaking forum Texas Leadership Forum Students: Adan ence in Washington, DC from June 12 –18. said Sessions, who is the honorary chair of featuring several Washington leaders, includ- Gonzalez of Dallas; Emmanuel Tamayo of Hosted by Congressman Pete Sessions, TLF. “All TLF participants have proven their ing Congressman Allen West, Congressman Dallas; Danielle Huerta of Dallas; Courtney the Texas Leadership Forum (TLF) conference commitment to learning and contributing to Mario Diaz-Balart and Congressman Francisco Crawford of Dallas; Hollie Edwards of Dallas; provided qualified students from select high their communities, and the opportunity to see “Quico” Canseco. Bree Chatman of Irving; Areli Ramos-Morales schools, including Dallas and Irving area high Washington firsthand will aide them in future Each student is selected based upon his of Irving; Yoel Zehaie of Dallas; Harvey Tovar schools, with a unique, inside view of national goals of civic responsibility and leadership.” or her academic performance, community in- of Dallas; Jordan Shelton of Irving; Erika government operations and public policy de- The TLF conference events included volvement and leadership ability. Application Minshall of Irving; Toby Renteria of Dallas; bates in Washington, DC. educational tours and meetings at the Capitol, requirements include a résumé, two one-page Virgi Moreno of Dallas; Isaiah Rice of Dallas; “The Texas Leadership Forum is about Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, the essays and a letter of recommendation by a Greer Gardner of Dallas; Bailey Fratangelo of engaging young minds to consider, challenge Newseum and the Taipei Economic and Cul- teacher, principal, counselor or community Jefferson; and Benjamin Bode of Jefferson. OBITUARIES

Georgia Cantrell Michelle of Burleson, Connor Ewing of Gary Meyers and Mark Meyers, both Michael, Ashley, Nicholas, and Bailey of service. She was preceded in death by Grapevine; four great grandchildren, of Irving; daughter, Pam Trimble and Morriss and great grandchild Haiden her husbands; Jack E. Dilord, Jr. and Georgia Cantrell, of Irving, passed Levi and Luke Nelson, and Cayden and husband Curtis of Euless; grandchil- Morriss of Idaho. Those wishing to Robert Stewart, parents, and brothers, away June 16, 2011. She was born July Tristyn Howard; twin sister Betty Gage dren, Christy, Ricky, Whitney, Tucker, honor his life through a donation can William Gresham, Cletus Gresham 8, 1928 in Wheeling, WV. Graveside of Denton, and numerous nieces and Mason and West; great grandchildren, make a contribution to the American and Dale Gresham. She is survived by services were held June 21 at Oak Grove nephews. A funeral service was held on Elle, McKenna and Emma; and sister, Cancer Society in his name at www. her children; Brenda Dilord Rowe of Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 2 PM at Shirley Hamilton. Service was 2:00 cancer.org/involved/donate Dallas, Texas, and Jack E. Dilord, III Browns Memorial Funeral Home. South MacArthur Church of Christ in p.m., Saturday, June 18 at Donnelly’s of Lewisville, Texas; grandson, Jef- Irving, with Rev. Tim Lewis officiating. Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. A view- Dorothy Ann fery R. Rowe of Burleson, Texas, the Gary Edward Dodson Burial followed at Oak Grove Memorial ing prior to the service began at noon. Koonce; grandchildren, Mindi, Aaron Gardens in Irving. Arrangements made Burial followed at Bear Creek Cemetery Shepherd and Eric; sisters-in-laws, Doris Dilord Gary Edward Dodson, longtime by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. in Euless. Memorial contributions may Dorothy Ann Shepherd, a life-long of Irving, and June Gresham of Euless, resident of Irving, passed away on be made to the Irving Heritage Senior resident of Irving, passed away June Texas, numerous nieces, nephews, and June 20, 2011. He was born Febru- Jimmy Lee Lehmberg Center, 200 S. Jefferson Street, Irving, 18, 2011. A graveside service was held friends. Funeral services were held on ary 20, 1954 in TX 75060. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM Dallas to John Jimmy Lee Lehmberg, age 62 of at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Henry Dodson Fort Worth, TX, passed away on Thurs., Lelia D. Brooks Pate Irving. Arrangements made by Brown’s Chapel. Interment followed at Oak and Francis Ev- June 16, 2011. He was born on April 16, Memorial Funeral Home. Grove Memorial Gardens. elyn Epley Dod- 1949 to Reuben and Irene Lehmberg Lelia D. Brooks Pate, 90, of Irving, son. Gary was a in Fort Worth, TX, they both preceded died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at home. Wanda Jo Stewart Gary Lee Weger loving and de- him in death. Jimmy served in the Unit- She was born Feb 12, 1921 in Potosi, voted father and ed States Army during the Vietnam War TX. Visitation was 6-8pm, Tuesday, Wanda Jo Stewart, 80, was born to Gary Lee Weger, 59, lifetime grandfather. He and received two Bronze Service Stars at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home. eternal life at 9:15 PM on June 10, 2011 resident of Irving, died Friday, June 17, was an Automotive Service Advisor and and The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service 10am, Wed, June 22 at Lake- in Dallas, TX. She was born on Septem- 2011. Born March 20, 1952 in Dallas, an avid car enthusiast. He was preceded Medal. He was known as being a hard wood Baptist Church, Irving. Burial at ber 03, 1930 in Irving, Texas to Joseph he was a 1970 graduate of Irving High in death by his parents; and sister, worker, a great brother and will be Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Gresham and Viva (Justus) Gresham. School. Survived by wife, Deanne and 5 Catherine Heithecker. He is survived by missed by all who knew him. Survivors She was a longtime resident of Irving sons. A memorial service will be held at his son John Dodson and wife Rachel include, sisters, Billie Patterson, Ann Eugene J. Shields and Lewisville and retired from East- 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 25 at Don- of Lake Dallas; daughter Julia Myers Wilhite and Mary Goodgion; brother, man Kodak Company after many years nelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. and husband Jason of Wichita Falls, Reuben H. Lehmberg, Jr.; and numer- Services honoring the life of Eu- TX; grandchildren Hannah and Luke ous, nieces and nephews and cousins. A gene J. Shields, 66, were held in Memo- Dodson of Lake Dallas; brother Greg graveside service was held on Tuesday, rial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home Dodson and wife Bobbie of Wolfe City, June 21st at DFW National Cemetery on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 12:30pm, TX; and sisters Gina Dodson of Wolfe with arrangements by Chism-Smith followed by a family graveside service. City, TX and Tammy Dodson-Hite Cran Funeral Home. His family received friends on Thurs- of Kaufman, TX; numerous nephews, day, June 23, from 6:00 to 7:00pm & Cremation Services nieces and cousins. Funeral services Joseph Ray Lowery at Restland. Gene died June 21, 2011 will be held Saturday, June 25, 2011 from complications of his lengthy battle at 11 AM in Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Joseph Ray Lowery, formerly of with cancer. He was born July 26, 1944 A preferred Family requests memorials to Special Irving, Texas, passed away June 16, to Jackson Shields and Nina Rosina LifeLegacy provider Olympics, 400 South Zang, Suite 926, 2011 in Madill, OK at the age of 91. The Stinnett Shields in Uvalde, Texas. As an Dallas, TX, 75208 or American Diabe- son of Joseph entrepreneur, he owned and operated 403 South Britain Rd., tes Association, 4100 Alpha Road, Suite Brown Lowery successful businesses in Irving for more Irving TX 75060 #100, Dallas, TX 75244. and Maye Vir- than 40 years, including Eagle Tours, www.chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 ginia Peck Low- Inc. the charter bus company where, Roxie M. Drake ery was born on at the time of his death, Gene was a November 21, “hands-on” owner/CEO. An active Roxie M. Drake, 82, passed away 1919 in Dallas, member of several business organiza- June 19, 2011 in her Grand Prairie Texas. Survi- tions, he constantly strove to make his home. She was born August 20, 1928 vors: wife, Mary company evolve and thrive, as well as Continuing in Dallas. A graveside service was held Jane Porter Lowery of Madill, OK; other transportation companies, with June 22, 2011 at Oak Grove Memorial children, Ruth Lowery of Fort Worth, an emphasis on excellence in customer The Tradition Gardens. Arrangements by Brown’s Texas; Judy Lowery of Denton, Texas; service and long-term, responsible in- Memorial Funeral Home. Jane Lowery of Johnson City, Texas; dustry growth. His passion for his work “The Right Choice Gail Lowery Briggs of Irving, Texas; was matched by a life-long passion for for Over 50 Years.” Bonnie Jane Ewing Joseph Keith Lowery of Lebanon, Okla- recreation with his family and friends. Ben F. Brown homa; Leslie Lowery Roper of Irving, Throughout his life, he made time for Bonnie Jane Ewing, a long-time TX; 19 also surviving are 19 Grandchil- off-road motorcycles, boating, snow BROWN’S MEMORIAL resident of Irving until moving to dren and 20 great grandchildren; his skiing, RVing, and aviation. Flying his FUNERAL HOME Denton in 2009, passed away June 19, half-brother Roy L. Lowery of Irving; plane for both business and pleasure 2011. She was half-sister Ida Lowery Tindall of Irving; gave him great joy during the past 20 Church & Chapel Services born July 7, 1925 and step-sister June Moore Lindsay years. Gene married Lynn Walker in Local, Out of Town Services & Burials in Harlan, Iowa of Irving. Funeral was held June 23, 1962 and had two daughters, Jennifer Memorials to George Chris- 2011 at 2 p.m. at Watts Funeral Home, Shields Sutton and Patricia Shields Cremation tian Wilder and 201 S. First St., Madill, OK. Graveside Bessolo. In 1984, he married Sharon Memories Flowers Maude Emma Service and burial were in the Lebanon Broughton Morriss and his family grew Neideigh. She Cemetery Lebanon, OK. to include stepson Rick Morriss and Director in Charge worked as a stepdaughter Debra Morriss Zubrick. Gary Westerman bookkeeper for Betty Meyers He leaves a legacy of personal strength Guardian Realtors for many years, and love of life to his family, includ- 972-254-4242 taught Accounting at Northlake Col- Betty Meyers, age 78, a resident ing grandchildren LCpl Marc Sutton, www.brownmem.com lege for over 15 years and retired in the of Irving for 49 years, beloved mother, USMC, Katherine Sutton of Corsicana, mid 1990’s. Bonnie was a member of grandmother and great grandmother, Delaney Zubrick of Flower Mound, Brown Family Owned and Operated. the Sunrise Rotary Club and the Turf died Wednes- Turners Garden Club, where she held day, June 15, many offices over the year. She was 2011 at home. IRVING’S ONLY PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY a long-time active member of South Born February MacArthur Church of Christ where 1, 1933 in South she taught Sunday School, helped with High, Arkan- Champs, and enjoyed many hours of sas, she was volunteering in numerous capacities. the daughter of Bonnie was preceded in death by her Frank and Pearl son, Mort Ewing, Jr.; her parents; Howard Hukill. Betty was raised Bap- brothers Bud Wilder, Bob Wilder, Keith tist. A longtime real estate agent, Wilder and sister Myrna Wilson. She is she was a member of the Metroplex 1413 E. Irving Blvd. survived by her husband Mort Ewing Glass Club, Irving Senior Center and Irving, TX. 75060 of Denton; sons Price Ewing and wife Canasta Club. Preceded in death by Brenda of Grapevine, Neil Ewing and her husband, Horace Meyers, brother, wife MaryAnn of Burleson; grandchil- George Hukill and sister, Bonnie Webb, (972) 579-1844 Serenity Niche Columnbarium dren Audra Ewing Nelson and husband survivors include her sons, Rick Mey- “Proudly Serving Irving And Surrounding Communities Since 1933” Jeff of Keller, Chase Howard and wife ers and wife Rhonda of Oklahoma,

Though Serving Irving families since 1963. construction ◆ Local family owned on SH183 has ◆ Serving all faiths relocated many ◆ Preneed funeral plans (972) 579-1313 other businesses, we are NOT ◆ Chapel seats over 250 606 West Airport Freeway moving. ◆ Out-of-town funerals Irving, Texas 75062 ◆ Off-street parking www.donnellyscolonial.com Page 6 June 25, 2011 THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Students meet astronauts, design Mars rover Provided by Ann Hatch Molina, who coordinates the NASA “From the beginning to the No more Red Planet disasters. CAS program for DCCCD. “In the end, the trip was phenomenal,” said No lost space probes. No failures. past, the NASA CAS program was Aleta Chavez, a student at Cedar That was the mission given to 46 open to community college students Valley College. “We were given the Dallas County Community College throughout Texas. This year, based opportunity to grow personally and District (DCCCD) students who were on DCCCD’s participation, we had to work as a team, which is critical asked to design a Mars rover that an exclusive agreement with NASA in today’s workforce, especially for could maneuver the Red Planet’s ter- CAS for our students.” the astronauts and engineers who rain during their three-day visit the DCCCD has participated in the risk their lives…for the innovating Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA CAS program for nine years (in- advancement of our country. The project, which included an actual cluding the spring 2011 class), sending “We were invited to the briefing debriefing with NASA astronauts on more than 125 students to become of STS-133, and we met the astro- Discovery shuttle mission STS-133, aerospace scholars. This year, 46 of nauts who were on board. We also Source: DCCCD was part of DCCCD’s special partner- the 87 applicants from the district’s met Jerry Woodfill, the warning ship in the NASA Community College colleges were selected to participate, systems engineer who helped save Area college students set up obstacles to challenge their rover’s Aerospace Scholars Program. based on a specific set of criteria. Apollo 13. This (trip) was the oppor- ability to navigate the terrain of Mars. DCCCD, in partnership with the Before the students left for tunity of a lifetime, and my children NASA CAS program, brings the larg- the Johnson Space Center, they thought it was the coolest thing ever! next is what matters. I think that this had the opportunity, I would do it all est number of students from its seven already had Mars on their minds. It’s priceless and makes them realize is a big part of NASA’s legacy, and I over again.” colleges to NASA through assign- Their first assignment was to com- that anything is possible.” loved this program for passing that Molina is already making plans ments that involved both interactive, plete their first NASA assignment, Richland College student Colby (belief) on to the aerospace scholars.” for spring 2012, so another group of web-based learning activities plus an which instructed them to research Purcell believes that the NASA CAS Laura Hill, who attends Eastfield the district’s students will have the on-site experience at the Johnson and design a Mars rover that could trip was a life-changing experience College, learned about team work same opportunity to grow and learn Space Center. The DCCCD scholars successfully handle the planet’s ter- that helped her grow. and goals. through the NASA CAS program. participated in the team project de- rain. With plans in hand, the group “I’m not the same person I was “I had an absolutely wonderful “With the help of several faculty signing the Mars rover and were di- formed four teams when they arrived before,” Purcell said. “The prevail- time at NASA. It was a great learning and staff members at several colleges rected by NASA engineers. They also in Houston and were assigned roles ing theme of this program and at experience. I had not had an oppor- and with NASA’s support, our 2011 toured the facilities and received an that would enable each team to com- NASA in general seems to be one of tunity to work with a team before this aerospace scholars from DCCCD exclusive invitation to meet the crew plete the phases of the mock Mars optimism and overcoming failure in event,” Hill said. “It was very neat to learned so much from their projects and attend the debriefing for STS-133. rover development. They followed order to succeed. The fact that failure see how everyone was so willing to and interaction with NASA person- DCCCD’s partnership with the specifications they received in a can and will come is something that work hard and to give it their best to nel,” said Molina. “We’re ready to NASA is designed to encourage stu- NASA request for proposal and then everyone has to learn. What you do help the team complete its goals. If I launch again!” dents to consider or continue a STEM built the robotic rover. (science, technology, engineering and From Mission Control to Mars, mathematics) career path. students from all seven DCCCD col- Ride Science Academy engages teachers, counselors “Our participation in NASA leges were excited to participate and CAS encourages DCCCD students awed by the opportunity to attend a The Sally Ride Science Academy announced June larly girls, to pursue science and math careers.” to take a leadership role in their real astronaut debriefing and meet 16 that 275 upper elementary and middle school educa- The Academy utilizes a train-the-trainer model that educational environment,” said Perla the crew members personally. tors from across the country were selected to learn new, prepares Academy graduates to train other teachers in innovative strategies to raise students’ awareness of and their district during the 2011-2012 school year. Graduates interest in science, technology, engineering and math and their trainees will receive sets of the Sally Ride Sci- (STEM) careers. ence Cool Career book series for use in their classrooms. The Academy is a partnership between Sally Ride Since the inaugural Academy in 2009, the Academy Science, founded by the first American woman in space, has trained more than 395 educators in 41 districts span- Dr. Sally Ride, and ExxonMobil. The program educates ning 14 states and the District of Columbia. Those edu- teachers and counselors on the importance of introduc- cators have since returned to their districts and trained ing young students to STEM careers, showcases diverse more than 2,700 additional educators using Academy role models in those careers, and provides pathways to materials. incorporate STEM career awareness in the classroom. In “We are excited by the progress this program is mak- addition, the Academy provides gender equity training ing to raise awareness of the importance of science and to help educators foster an encouraging, collaborative math education in our nation’s classrooms. It will help learning environment. educators open the eyes of their students to the fun and “Through the teachers and counselors trained during diverse STEM careers that await them,” said Suzanne Mc- Source: DCCCD the Academy sessions this year, we will be able to intro- Carron, general manager, public and government affairs, DCCCD students are encouraged to continue studying science duce even more young people to exciting STEM fields,” ExxonMobil. “ExxonMobil believes in the importance and technology during a field trip to NASA’s Mission Control. Ride said. “Partnering with ExxonMobil, we continue to of preparing young people to meet the challenges of the make strides in equipping talented educators with key future with a solid understanding of science and math.” tools to prepare and encourage young students, particu- Source: ExxonMobil mile. Plus, we just bought the train DART trains tickets,” Amanda replied. “This is Continued from Page 1 what happens when millions of people come out to celebrate. It is Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D. tation Authority) for use during the part of the day. I don’t know how day to help with the TRE load. prepared DART is.” Specializing in Family Practice “These totals are another ex- “How do you prepare for ample of the capacity DART has 500,000 people? What do you do, ✦ University of Illinois College of Medicine being challenged by the number of build trains?” Thomas asked. James Scholar Program for Independent Study people trying to ride at a given point “They are saying that more ✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, Illinois in time. It is similar to a pipe that should be arriving,” Amanda said. has a certain capacity to carry water. “So hopefully they will be here sooner Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Then all the sudden you put a huge rather than later.” ✦ Board Certiﬁed, American Academy of Family Physicians volume of water through that pipe “Yeah, but they are all going to ✦ at one moment. The pipe is not able be full too. Are they magically going Fluent in English and Telugu to expand fast enough to hold all the to come with an empty train that all water trying to go through. these people are going to get on?” Call today to schedule “We really appreciate how well Thomas asked before walking away. 972-253-4343 everybody worked to participate in Ana Flores (13) waited on the an appointment! the parade. This was the biggest chal- TRE platform with her father and 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061 lenge DART has faced yet.” sisters, hoping the next train would Elicia Moreno waited with her have seats for them. friends for more than two hours to “It’s nonsense. There are more board the TRE. spaces on those trains that people Put a Paw print in your heart “I think this is ridiculous,” Elicia can fit in,” Ana said. “Two trains have said. “But it is part of the whole ex- gone by that wouldn’t take people. and a best friend at home! perience, I guess. We waited in line I’m kind of frustrated. I’m worried The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to to purchase our tickets for about 45 that we aren’t going to get down bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! minutes. It seemed like trains were there. If we have to, we will find an- coming by every five minutes. After other way to get to Dallas somehow. we got our tickets, it seems like the There’s still hope. trains are coming about every 20 “We are pretty excited about the minutes. I think we’ve seen 15 trains Mavs winning. It’s kind of surprising coming and going. We’ve been out that they haven’t won before.” here since about 7 a.m. Here it is After watching two full trains almost 9:20 a.m., and we’re still here. pass him by, Alfonso Hernandez Once upon a time there was a dog “We can always go home and developed a strategy for getting on named Lilly. She was the cutest, watch the parade on TV; either way. the next train. sweetest, friendliest Boxer mix in all - 4140 Valley View Ln. We are really just going for the expe- “It’s a little too crowded, but it’s the land. She was only a young girl rience, but this is crazy. This is the alright. I’ll get there eventually. It when she arrived at the DFW Hi ! My name is Blossom and I know Irving, Texas 75038 Humane Society. She adjusted when we meet our friendship will 972-721-7788 first time we have ridden the train, was pretty packed, but it seems to be quickly because of her sparkling "Blossom" into a forever love. I am so this is our first experience. clearing out little by little,” Alfonso personality and how wonderfully she about 2 years old, female, and the www.dfwhumane.com “It’s awesome that the Mavs said. “More than likely, I’m just go- got along with the other dogs. coolest thing about me is I am a Manx OPEN: won. This is what we’ve been waiting ing to start elbowing people to get on Everyday she would wait and wait for Mix. That means I have no tail. I came Tuesday - Friday for. We are Mavs’ fans, Dallas’ fans, the train.” her time to come to have a family of from Louisiana and am waiting to 11am-6pm we are just sports’ fans,” she said. Following the Mavs’ victory pa- her own. Meet her today so she can become a forever Texan. Please come Thomas Alexander and his sister rade, Laura Wright and her friends live "happily ever after...." on by and see my sweet little self. Saturday 10am – 5pm Amanda became frustrated after a rode the TRE back to Irving. train, filled to capacity, refused to “I’m glad we took DART. There Come adopt a new family member today! take on passengers. was so much traffic and so many If you can’t adopt, please donate! “I think it’s great that everyone people; we wouldn’t have been able came out to celebrate the Mavs win- to find a parking spot,” Laura said. ning the championship. It’s kind of “We came here for the TRE, but we crazy, and I wish it wasn’t as crowd- decided to take a bus downtown. It ed,” Amanda said. “But it is what it took us about 30 to 45 minutes to get is, because there are so many people to Dallas. The bus was faster. trying to celebrate.” “The parade was pretty good. “We would like to be on the We enjoyed it, but we wish it was train, but what are you going to do? longer. What can you do about that? I’m thinking about not getting on the The Mavs are number one for the train,” Thomas added. first time since 1988, and we got our “It would be worse to try and revenge on the Heat. park out there. We’d have to walk a “It was sweet.” www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER June 25, 2011 Page 7

have half of our community tearing apart from Gears reflects the other half. Continued from Page 1 “Another recognition was the TAPE award [Texas Award for Performance Excellence, funding for virtually every social service pro- given by Texas Quality]. We were the only gram in the city. We’ve used the funds to build municipality to be recognized. And there were the Parkland outreach clinic, which has now so many other awards. Our ICTN programming served 30,000 patients who didn’t have money took first place in the state, for example. or insurance. At the same time, we reduced “I also think we turned the corner on the average waiting time by three hours in our redevelopment in South Irving. The Heritage Baylor Irving ER. It took ten years, but we did it. District is a tremendous opportunity for the ”We also greatly improved our animal future, especially combined with the South care operations. Now we have one of the finest, Irving Corridor TIF [Tax Increment Financing]. best-functioning facilities in the country. We We had the same kind of TIF in Las Colinas, have almost fulfilled our promise to become and it has doubled the tax base there since its a no-kill City. introduction in 1999. “Our Convention Center is phenomenal! “And let’s talk about the Entertainment Every citizen needs to visit and personally District. We’ve already been allowed to build Photo by Alice Canham feel the pride of accomplishment, to see for residences in the Urban Center, so we have Looking forward to the future, Mayor Herb Gears relaxes outside after serving yourself what a community can do when we people moving into that area. The DART Or- the Irving community as Mayor for six years. pull together. ange Line provides needed infrastructure so we “We’re a lot smarter with our library ser- can bring in even more people. We need it to be Those types of businesses require an attraction “For everyone, I have this message: get vices, too. We’ve found ways to close some and a place where people live and work. So bringing that brings people from the outside. It’s a coura- behind your new Mayor. It’s up to the people combine others, so we still provide services the in the entertainment venue is critical, whether geous choice to make the investment now when in our community to make a leader great, not citizens expect. Our new net-zero library has it’s the existing design or something different. It you won’t see the benefit until the future. And it just that individual. brought us a lot of positive attention. will be one of the largest-ever planned transit- works best when the funds are shared between “Being great is part of our history. Just “Our City has been recognized nationally oriented developments. the public and private sector as a partnership.” look at our participation with the develop- and statewide. We’ve achieved acclaim for our “It’s a model that works, but all of these What’s next for the former Mayor? ment of DFW Airport, of Cowboy Stadium, of handling of the immigration issue. We found pieces are needed. High-rise residences, because “I’m not going anywhere,” he affirmed. everything Ben Carpenter did. We’ll always be a middle ground in this controversy, prevent- we promised that there would be ridership for “I’m like the bad penny. I’ve already had the looking for opportunities to make the future ing lawsuits but also without accusations of the DART route. Services, like places to eat, best job in Irving. Now I’m looking for another better. No election could ever change that. racism. We recognized that we can’t afford to shop, drop off your dry-cleaning, find child-care. way to help Irving. And I do need a job! Irving lives on.”

crowd’s applause. ested in studying political science. Councilman “Garrett Rose volunteered as my In closing, Webb returned to his Continued from Page 1 campaign manager – a high school own growing political awareness, and student I didn’t even know. spoke with passion about a mentor office for the firefighter/pastor. “I wasn’t going to work as hard and example since early childhood. Daughter Myka, 19, cradled her as I did, but this young man pushed “As a young African American infant son while talking about help- me,” Webb said. boy, growing up in Bear Creek, I ing with her father’s campaign. Rose will be a senior at Irving would see Jackie Townsell [Irving’s “We passed out flyers and Nimitz High School next year. While first African American representative worked the polls,” she said – not an he was unpaid, he did earn service to the City Council, elected in 1977]. easy task for a young mother who is points for his work in the campaign. She is the picture of my greatest in- also a student at North Lake Com- What was the appeal? As he told me, spiration ever. I saw her fighting for munity College while also working he and got the bug for politics while us every day. Without seeing her, I at Taco Bell. Her oldest brother, 27 working in a previous campaign. never would have known it was pos- year old Dennis Jr. was also involved Photo by Alice Canham “A lot of people didn’t have the sible for me.” in the campaign. Middle brother Celebrating success, Garrett Rose, campaign manager, and right story, and I want to be the guy Webb took 64 percent of the Robert, 23, has been diagnosed with newly elected City Councilman Dennis Webb enjoy a post to tell the right story,” Rose said. He vote in the run-off and replaces Al- autism; the soft-spoken young man election dinner thrown to thank volunteers and supporters. hopes to attend Texas Tech, perhaps lan Meagher who declined to run for was busy directing traffic for the with a track scholarship, and is inter- re-election. crowded event. “Our city needs healing,” he be both a politician and a pastor. “By “This has been the fulfillment of said in delivering the invocation. just being myself,” was his answer. a lifelong dream for me, to be on the “We pray for a sense of responsibil- After thanking numerous City Council,” Webb told the throng. ity and fellowship.” As he continued friends and volunteers for their sup- “I praise God for the opportunity to his address, he admitted that some port, he brought one member of his serve. parishioners had asked how he could team to the podium to receive the Cars sequel runs on the right track Title: Cars 2 still not forgo depth of characters, plots and cool effects. Rated: G There were many times that I sort of forgot I was International intrigue. Death-defying automobile watching a film meant for kids. Sure every time Mater chases through foreign streets. Undercover spies and talks you are brought back to reality, but the fast paced her Majesty’s Secret Service. No this isn’t the new Bond action and creative motion certainly hold the attention thriller but instead Pixar’s Cars 2. All your favorite gas of the older crowd. Like the James Bond films, this one guzzling characters are back in the sequel to the 2006 hit, has lots of gadgets and spy-talk. Plus settings like London Cars. This time around the filmmakers get a bit sneaky and Paris are a lot more exciting than Radiator Springs. and slip in a slick story, and adult It is being shown in both 2D and 3D theaters. The engaging plot; all disguised as a kids’ 3D actually was a benefit and gave the car chases and city film. Oh, but don’t worry, they will backdrops a lot of depth. It proved once again that 3D is love it too. meant for animation and never live action. So here it is In this installment, Lightning worth the few extra bucks you will spend. At the same McQueen (Owen Wilson) is just off time, if you opt for 2D, you will enjoy it just as much. another fantastic Piston Cup cham- Lots of great voices in this one too. Along with the pionship when he is challenged by original members there is Michael Caine and Emily Mor- an Italian race car to a showdown. timer as the foreign spies and John Turturro as the cocky Matt The playing field: a World Grand Prix Italian job. Cars 2 is rated G and there isn’t one ounce of Mungle race. But taking big-hearted tow truck worry in this one for parents. True the story line might Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) over- be a little deep for your tinier tots, but they will still like MUNGLE seas might not be such a good idea. to watch all the cars talk and drive around. Staying true ON MOVIES Especially when there is espionage to Bond films there are some gun gadgets and car crashes involved. But soon it is up to Mater to but nothing they probably don’t do on the floor with their save the day and McQueen. own toy cars. This film starts in high gear, and for the most part I give Cars 2, 4.75 out of 5 fuel injectors. It is near never lets off the accelerator. There are a few times it loses perfect for the genre and Pixar shows that it is possible to traction, but these are rare and it regains control quickly. make a G rated film that is smart, funny and well written. The opening sequence proves that this isn’t going to be Review copyright 2011 Mungleshow Productions. just some kids’ film. Right away the writers and anima- Used by Permission. tors are out to show that you can be very kid friendly and Special Showing Transformers New comedy lacks class June 28th at 9PM Title: Bad Teacher one. She can pull off foul mouthed grit with flair. Those who saw Dinner for Rated: R with ease. Or at least she makes it look Schmucks understand her abilities. By Matt Mungle easy. Whether cursing at students or Here she tones it down a bit which School may be out for the sum- degrading the gym teacher (Jason Se- only makes the nuttiness creepier. mer but class is completely in session gel) the expletives roll off her tongue Timberlake too is spot on as a # CARS 2 3D G * MR.POPPER’S PENGUINS PG at the Cineplex. But I use the word like butter off a hot roll. Halsey says nerdy, slightly timid teacher. He has 11:40 2:20 5:00 7:40 10:20 12:00 12:30 2:20 2:50 4:40 “class” lightly in reference to the adult what she is thinking and has no tact a way of putting pride aside and just 5:10 7:00 7:30 9:20 10:00 # CARS 2 2D G comedy, Bad Teacher. It is crude, about her. Diaz had fun with that and laying it all out there. This openness 12:10 1:00 2:50 4:30 5:30 SUPER 8 PG13 politically incorrect, and at times delivered a memorable character. to be laughed at makes Justin a good 7:10 8:10 9:50 11:40 2:20 4:55 7:35 10:15 sketch comedy in nature; so why was The issue though is in the writ- supporter in films like this. Segel? * BAD TEACHER R X-MEN: FIRST CLASS PG13 I laughing so much? I guess my funny ing. This film feels choppy in places as This was not a stretch for him at all 12:20 2:40 5:15 7:50 10:10 12:15 3:30 6:45 9:45 bone has a weakness for absurdity. if each scene were written as a stand- and though he delivers there is noth- * GREEN LANTERN 3D PG13 THE HANGOVER PART 2 R Elizabeth Halsey (Cameron alone sketch piece. Something to pull ing surprising. 12:45 4:35 7:15 9:40 1:20 4:10 6:40 9:15 Diaz) finds herself back behind the out and make a promo clip of. When Bad Teacher is rated R for sexual * GREEN LANTERN 2D PG13 KUNG FU PANDA 2 3D PG13 desk of a Jr. High classroom after placed back to back there is very little content, nudity, language and some 11:45 2:25 5:05 7:45 10:25 12:05 2:30 4:45 7:00 9:15 her fiancé gives her the boot. She in the way of synergy or cohesiveness. drug use. It is a 100 percent adult BRIDESMAIDS R PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: cares nothing for her students and We get a nugget to laugh at, and then comedy. Again I use the word “adult” 6:55 10:05 ON STRANGER TIDES 2D PG13 is working only to save up money they set up the next gag. That is fine if lightly. You have to have quite the 12:25 3:45 for breast implants. When a new, that is what you are looking for. But sophomoric mindset to enjoy it. But well off, substitute teacher (Justin I would like to have had a little more if you are willing to check out for 92 # - No Passes Tickets on sale NOW! Timberlake) shows up Elizabeth can’t on the way of character interaction. minutes and laugh at the most inap- * - Fully Restricted Online or at the Theater wait to get her meat hooks in him. But Diaz carries this film, obviously, propriate things then this might be also eyeing him is Amy Squirrel (Lucy but she has a lot of support as well. your ticket. I give it 3 out of 5 deten- Punch), their very popular, though Punch comes close to stealing every tions. I liked it for what it was, but if slightly imbalanced, co-worker. scene she is in and certainly is a I had paid to see it I might feel a little Though I prefer Diaz in roles comedienne to keep your eye on. I different. Why wait in lines? like The Holiday and even Charlie’s would love to see her on SNL or even Review copyright 2011 Mungleshow Pro- PURCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com Angels I appreciate her effort in this a weekly TV sit com. She plays psycho ductions. Used by Permission. 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anniversary of the adoption to serve more than a million • If, like me, you are con- petroleum jelly Vaseline in of the Declaration of Inde- people. stantly finding excess wire 1872. In order to market his pendence, John Adams and • On July 9, 1947, in a cer- hangers in your closets, you new creation as a salve for Thomas Jefferson, the second emony held at the Pentagon in probably won’t be surprised cuts and burns, he traveled and third presidents of the Arlington, Va., Gen. Dwight D. to learn that more than 2.7 around New York state dem- United States, respectively, Eisenhower appoints Florence billion of them were imported onstrating the efficacy of the • On July 8, 1776, a die. Both men had been central Blanchfield to be a lieuten- • It was 19th-century in 2010 alone. product by burning his skin 2,000-pound copper-and-tin in the drafting of the docu- ant colonel in the U.S. Army, German philosopher Arthur • Beer brewers in Aus- with acid, then applying Vase- bell now known as the “Lib- ment. making her the first woman in Schopenhauer who made the tralia are on the cutting edge line to the injury. A display of erty Bell” rings out from the • On July 5, 1865, in Lon- U.S. history to hold permanent following sage observation: of alternative energy produc- his past burns that had been tower of the Pennsylvania don, revivalist preacher Wil- military rank. “There is no absurdity so pal- tion. They have created a healed with Vaseline would, State House (now Indepen- liam Booth and his wife Cath- • On July 6, 1957, Liver- pable but that it may be firmly “beer battery” -- the world’s in theory, convince people to dence Hall) in Philadelphia, erine establish the Christian pool teenagers John Lennon planted in the human head if first, they say -- in which elec- buy the product. summoning citizens to the Mission, later known as the and Paul McCartney meet for you only begin to inculcate it tricity is generated by bacteria • If you’re looking to first public reading of the Salvation Army, to wage war the first time. before the age of five, by con- consuming the waste created brighten up your living space Declaration of Independence. against the evils of poverty and • On July 10, 1962, the stantly repeating it with an air by the brewing process. with some greenery, you As the British advanced toward religious indifference. United States Patent Office of great solemnity.” • Companies today might want to consider get- Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, • On July 7, 1930, con- issues Swedish engineer Nils • Those who study such sometimes seem to go too far ting a bonsai tree. They live the bell was removed from the struction of the Hoover Dam Bohlin a patent for his three- things say that half of all mon- in advertising their products, longer than any other house- city and hidden in Allentown begins. For the next five years, point automobile safety belt. ey spent on food in the United but consider Richard Che- plant. to save it from being melted 21,000 men would produce The traditional two-point belt States is spent in restaurants. sebrough, who invented the (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. down by the British and used what would be the largest had been known to cause se- to make cannons. dam of its time. Today, the vere internal injuries. • On July 4, 1826, the 50th dam generates enough energy (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. CLUBS

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Irving Amateur Radio Club Fourth Thurday of the month 7:30 to 9 PM Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain www.irvingarc.org

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