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BILL JONES: Wild could go all the way, Page 9 WWorldorld TeTeamamTeTennisnnis RamblerRamblerRambler July 20, 2013 50¢ County defends Irving school board hires against debt but World TeamTennis isn’t crash-proof interim superintendent By Amanda Casanova Saginaw brought him back to serve as By Phil Cerroni A former Eagle Mountain-Saginaw an interim in 2010 speaks volumes for Dallas County is trying to follow (EMS) superintendent will take over as the kind of man and leader he is. I’m a radical approach to expansion – interim superintendent for the Irving confident his experience is exactly what buy what you can afford, not what Independent School District, tempo- we need to keep the district moving you want. rarily filling in the role left by former forward.” For Dallas County’s District superintendent Dana Bedden. Hafley, who is a Vietnam veteran, 1 1 Two Commissioner, Mike Cantrell, Weldon Hafley previously served as has also worked at the elementary, the proof is in the numbers. He the superintendent for the EMS school middle school and high school levels. compared Dallas County’s $73 debt district in 2002-2006. He oversaw the He was a teacher and basketball coach per capita to other large cities which opening of Saginaw High School and in Azle and Denison. he said are above $270 per person. also helped with the opening of an em- Debbie Cabrera, the associate su- Cantrell said the County is able Construction is underway as workers and machines create a bigger, better, ployee day care facility that was named perintendent of the district, started work to keeps its taxes low because it relies for him. The EMS district is located just as the acting interim superintendent newer Parkland Hospital for Dallas County. / Photo by Phil Cerroni on money it already has, as much as northwest of Fort Worth. on July 8 and will return to her former TEXASTEXASpossible, as WILDopposedWILD to fundraising “We’re not TENNISTENNISgoing to pay interest on The board voted to hire Hafley on position. via means like bond sales. debt anymore. u Andrews County has the July 18 at a special meeting. Later, the board will hire a search “We had a dedicated tax revenue “By 2021, we will be debt free. highest debt per capita in “Mr. Hafley has proven to be a firm to pick a permanent replacement. Texas at $9,973. [of] 4.5 cents. We took that and And in addition to being debt free, by strong leader during times of transi- On July 1, Bedden resigned at a decided we were going to pay for 2021 we’ll be throwing off from that u The Federal debt per tion,” Board President Steven Jones said. special called board meeting. The board capita is $53,426. everything as we go,” Cantrell said. See DALLAS COUNTY Page 6 “To me, the fact that Eagle Mountain- See SUPERINTENDENT Page 10 TEXAS WILD TENNIS Perry reinforces Texas’ commitment Wild rebound to helping veterans after defeat By Phil Cerroni The Texas TEXASTEXAS WILDWILD TENNISTENNIS As troops come home from the legislature has on West Coast Middle East and are discharged from already passed active service, Texas government legislation By Nick Kammerer steps up its efforts to reintegrate exempting 100 22 – 17, Texas Wild – Boston Lobsters them into civilian life. percent disabled The Texas Wild celebrated a well- In a speech on July 12 given at veterans from paying property deserved victory after Saturday night’s win the Texas American Legion’s an- tax, later against the Boston Lobsters at the Four nual convention at the Westin Dallas extending that Seasons Resort & Club in Las Colinas. Forth Worth Airport Hotel in Irving, law to apply After last week’s 25-15 loss to the Gov. Perry outlined the steps Texas is to surviving Orange County Breakers, the Wild looked taking to aid this transition. spouses. to step-up their intensity in the Saturday “As part of our proud military u WILD COVERAnight GEmatch-up. tradition, Texas is dedicated to This session, “I feel really good because we bounced making that transition as easy as the legislature back very well after last week’s match,” possible,” Perry said. “That’s an passed tax relief Texas Wild coach Brent Haygarth ex- obligation too big for even a state as so that Wounded plained. “The team was fired up. We knew big as Texas, but we have to do what Warriors would we needed to get a win.” we can to make inroads into that not be forced to pay high The match began with Darija Jurak proposition, and we certainly have property taxes and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of the Texas in the state over the past decade.” BILL JONES: Wild could go all the way, Page 9 WWorldorld TeTeamamTeTennisnnis on homes built Wild vs. Katalin Marosi and Eric Butorac One of the largest initiatives and donated of Boston in Mixed Doubles. The two teams Texas Wild fans lined up after the game for autographs from both the Texas Wild team and the the State currently runs relates to them by See REBOUND, Page 9 Boston Lobsters. /Photo by Hazel Mendoza to turning disabled veterans into charitable See VETERANS Page 5 organizations.

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Summer hazard: Beware Big State Drug 100 E. Irving Blvd. of heat-related chest pain Irving, TX 75060 Visitors to the Nasher Sculpture Center appreciate Barbara Hepworth’s sculpture, Squares with Two Circles, during Savor 972-254-1521 Dallas’ Art District Stroll. / Photos by John Starkey The Irving Fire Department reminds everyone to be informed on what to do if Starkey’s Rambler you experience chest pain related to the heat. Chest pain can come on suddenly at any time IRVING SUNRISE photos take second and is not just stroke or heart attack related, but can also be a sign of a heat-related illness. ROTARY in statewide contest If you, a family member or a friend By Jess Paniszczyn experience the following symptoms please Two of John Starkey’s photos call 9-1-1 immediately: recently won second place in the · Chest or abdominal pain Texas Press Association’s 2013 Tex- · Inability to drink fluids as Better Newspaper Contest – News · Fainting, nausea or vomiting Photos. The photos won in Division 7 · Temperature more than 104 F (40 C) for medium to large weeklies. · Temperature that is rising despite at- Judged together the first photo tempts to cool the person JOIN US was taken at the Nasher Sculpture · Loss of consciousness, confusion, or each week Center during the 8th annual Savor delirium. for interesting Dallas event and was printed in the ***Remember, keep hydrated when April 7, 2012 issue of the Rambler participating in activities outdoors.*** and motivational Newspaper. The second photo was For more information or more health speakers taken at Trinity View Park during tips on how to prevent heat-related illnesses, Hero Rush and was printed in the go to the Centers for Disease Control and MEETINGS June 23, 2012 issue of the news- Prevention’s website at the following link: 7 a.m. Thursday mornings paper. http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/ex- Las Colinas Country Club According to the judges’ com- tremeheat/index.asp . 4400 N.O'Connor Blvd ments, “Both submissions show a lot Source: Irving Fire Department Irving, Texas 75062 of expertise, but it is the very inven- tive “Savor Dallas” photo that puts State Rep. District 105 this entry in second place.” The staff of Rambler News- papers congratulates John on his Kukai Sunakapakdee meets the obstacle course’s final challenge by running LINDA HARPER BROWN award winning photography. through fire. Serving Irving & Grand Prairie Pol. Adv. Pd. By Linda Harper Brown Campaign

COMMUNITYState Rep. District 10 CALENDAR5 State Rep. District 105 n Give Blood! This multi-Arts Camp for kids ages six July 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to 12 features classes in wire sculpture, State Rep. District 105 Vacations, activities and holidays contribute to printmaking, painted banners, creative a decrease in donations during the summer, writing, and aerial arts. The course will feature but patients don’t get a break from needing instructor, Alora Scavella, from the Lone Star LINDA HARPER BROWN blood. The Red Cross will be at the Valley Circus School. $198 Ranch Master Association, come and donate. n “Star Attraction” Serving Irving & Grand Prairie n Russian Festival of Nations July 22 to 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pol. Adv. Pd. By Linda Harper Brown Campaign July 20, 2 p.m.Se torv 4ing p.m. Irving This Cirque Sensation camp is geared forSe rving Irving Join the William& T. Cozby Grand Public Library Prairie as teenagers ages 13 to 16. Art topics include& Grand Prairie we celebrate the culture of Russia! Taste altered book sculptures, wax encaustic, the foodPol. and Adv create. Pd. your By Linda own artHarper while Brown CampaignPolaroid film transfer and paperPol. marbling. Adv. Pd. By$99 Linda Harper Brown Campaign learning about the history and culture of this half-day; $198 full-day. mysterious nation. Call 972-304-3658 for n Rape Aggression Defense Class more information. July 22 to 25, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. n DFW All-Stars Concert Irving PAL has scheduled a 4-day Rape July 20, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aggression Defense (RAD) class open to Join Sean Mitchell Productions and The DFW all females 12 years and older. The Rape All-Stars as they honor every branch of the Aggression Defense System is a program of U.S. military and first responders during this realistic self-defense tactics and techniques very special month in our country’s history. progressing on to the basics of hands-on This concert event is stacked full of special defense training. Call Officer Jill Smith at 972- guest appearances and two very special guest 721-2544 for more information. artists, Benita Arterberry & Marielle Wyatt! n Ramadan Dinner Call the Box Office at 855-823-5550. July 23, 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. n Parent Training Mini- The Islamic Center of Irving invites you to join Workshop them for a special Ramadan Dinner at Islamic July 20, 2013, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Center of Irving. The attire is business casual, The Brent Woodall Foundation for Exceptional and you are welcome to bring any guests. Children presents the opportunity to learn Please call 972-812-2230, ext, 1005 with any how to write appropriate goals in your child’s questions or to RSVP. Individualized Education Plan (IEP). We will n Sounds of Mexico also discuss how to advocate for your child July 26, 7:30 p.m. in an ARD meeting. Parents should feel free The Greater Irving Las Colinas Chamber of to bring their IEPs to ask questions. $10 for Commerce Sister City program invites you to one; $15 for two. Register at woodallkids.org/ the Irving Arts Center for a concert featuring event-registration. a celebration of the music of Mexico. $8.00 to n Ice Cream Sunday $10.00. July 21, Noon to 3 p.m. n Bells Are Ringing The Kimbell Art Museum’s west portico to July 26-August 10, 2 and 8 p.m. celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Visitors will Join MainStage Irving Las Colinas at the Irving enjoy an afternoon escape from the Texas heat Arts Center for this classic musical about a to explore the galleries and savor a free scoop switchboard operator’s relationship with a of ice cream. Docent-guided tours for families colorful variety of clients. $16-$23. and screenings of children’s films will take n Student Photography place throughout the event. Through August 8 n Coppell School Board Meeting The North Lake College Hawaiian Field July 22 Studies (HFS) Photography Exhibition is The CISD board meeting has been changed currently on display in the Central Campus from July 22 to July 29. It will begin at 6:30 Gallery. Comprised of 60 digital images by p.m. approximately 30 North Lake students, the n Cirque Sensation Camp show features work from the 2013 HFS trip to July 22 to 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. islands of Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii.

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The Rambler is Copyrighted 2013 www.RamblerNewspapers.com THE RAMBLER July 20, 2013 Page 3 Future educators receive scholarships The Irving Retired School Per- sonnel Association (IRSPA) recently awarded four $500 Future Teacher Scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year to four deserving 2013 Irving ISD seniors who plan to enter the field of education. The presentations were made by Woody Schober, President of IRSPA, and Karen Anderson, scholarship chairman. The following students received scholarships: Ashley Campbell (Nimitz) will aon fr goodesh old-fnewashioned twist study Elementary and Special Educa- home cooking! tion at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. We’re open for dinner 5 nights a week! Maddie Lane (Nimitz) will study Monday thru Friday 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Preparing to educate tomorrow’s students, Irving High School graduate Amber Warren Early Childhood Education at Ste- Saturday 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (middle) receives an IRSPA scholarship from Woody Schober and Karen Anderson. phen F. Austin State University in Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. / Courtesy photo Nacogdoches, TX. Now serving breakfast all day, every day! David Modesto Ruiz (MacAr- soccer at Wylie College in Marshall, study Dance Education at Cisco Ju- thur) will study Physical Education TX. nior College in Cisco, TX. and Secondary History while playing Amber Warren (Irving) will Source: Irving Retired School Personnel Assoc. Two FIT fashion design students tie for CFDA’s top scholarship In a first for the Fashion In- designers.” wood, NJ, received an Honorable stitute of Technology (FIT), two As part of their sixth-semester Mention in the Liz Claiborne Design students have tied for the top award final project, FIT Fashion Design Scholarship. Her 15-look collection in the Council of Fashion Designers students were challenged to create was inspired by the movie Catch Me of America (CFDA) Scholarship Pro- a collection with a distinct philoso- If You Can, as well as Liz Claiborne’s gram competition. Fashion Design phy. Several students’ designs were dedication to the modern career majors Hannah Kim from Coppell, selected by FIT faculty and submitted woman. and Peter Do from Upper Darby, PA, to the CFDA scholarship competition Source: Fashion Institute of Technology 2301 N. O’Connor Road • Irving, TX 75062 • 972-255-8400 have each received a $10,000 award for review. to be used toward tuition. Kim created a winning collec- The CFDA Scholarship Program tion that was influenced by Italian is a highly competitive, merit-based design houses Dolce & Gabbana scholarship for full-time students at- and Versace. Do’s fashion line, titled tending the nation’s leading fashion Subvert Traditions, was inspired by $ institutions. French artist Benjamin Carbone. Do “The numerous competitions also received Honorable Mention in 5 Large pizza our students win, along with their the Geoffrey Beene Design Scholar- plus tax consistent placement in the CFDA ship competition, which challenges winners’ circle, speak to the outstand- students to look beyond conforming ing talent of the FIT Fashion Design to trends and the practicality of busi- students,” said Joanne Arbuckle, ness in order to advance the art form. PIZZA KING dean, FIT’s School of Art and Design. 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(972) 870-1992 Prime Therapeutics adding 200 new jobs in Irving CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] SUBSCRIBE! ST. PAUL, MN – Prime Thera- ing officer. Prime currently employs over 214-676-1145 Rambler peutics (Prime), a pharmacy benefit “In return, the creation of 200 600 professionals in its Irving loca- LEGAL NOTICE EMPLOYMENT manager, recently announced that it more professional jobs in Irving helps tion. In addition to customer service Childcare Professional is adding 200 customer service posi- the local economy, making this a win- representatives, the facility houses Cellco Partnership and its controlled af- Career Fair! tions at its contact center in Irving. win for everyone.” pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, filiates doing business as Verizon Wireless Children’s Courtyard is The new employees will support the Customer service representa- contact center supervisors, finance, (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to HIRING teachers, drivers & cooks! Join company’s member growth in the tives will handle incoming calls human resources and IT staff. construct an 90-foot Stealth Style us July 31st from 4pm-8pmADVERTISE! at: 129 West Medicare, pharmacy home delivery from members. They will assist and Prime is seeking to fill these po- Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting Town Center, Coppell,972-870-1992 TX, 75019. Re- Rambler application is medium intensity dual red/ sumes to: espaziani@childrenscourtyard. and health care exchange businesses. support members and participating sitions immediately, with start dates white strobes. The Site location is 1403 “Irving has been, and continues pharmacy networks by communicat- ranging from Aug. 5 to Oct. 7. South Story Road, Irving, Dallas com EOE. to be, an excellent market for the ing information regarding their ben- All job openings in the Irving of- County, TX 75060 (32-47-59.741N, skill set we need to deliver a superior efit plans, assuring they are satisfied fice are posted on the Prime Careers 96-58-39.081W). The Federal Com- Drivers - CDL-A munications Commission (FCC) Antenna Now Hiring Experienced experience for our members,” said and their claims are being processed website. Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) OTR Drivers TELL US WHAT’S UP! Glen Laschober, Prime’s chief operat- accurately. Source: Prime Therapeutics filing number is A0841641. ENVIRONMEN- Excellent Miles 972-870-1992 TAL EFFECTS: Interested persons may Family Oriented Company Rambler review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/ applications) by entering the filing number. Up to $5000 Sign On Bonus Environmental concerns may be raised by USA TRUCK filing a Request for Environmental Review 877-521-5775 (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) www.GoUSATruck.com and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Wil-liams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! PROPERTIES EFFECTS: Public com- 214-676-1145 214-676-1145 ments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days fromRamble the date of this publicationr to: EBI Con- Rambler sulting, 61133236-EB, 6876 Susquehanna Trail S., York, PA, 17403, 224-217-3707, [email protected].

LEGAL NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO 2013-9475

ZONING CASE NO. ZC13-0011 ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Creating a better world today, students from North Lake College spend the day making Fritz Park a more inviting place for the AMENDING THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN community. / Courtesy photo AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE MASTER THOROUGH- FARE PLAN OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, BY REALIGNING A PORTION Students partner with KIB to beautify Fritz Park OF CABELL DRIVE FROM SHORTHORN DRIVE TO NORTH BELT LINE ROAD AND DELETING THE PROPOSED EXTENSIONS OF CAMPUS CIRCLE DRIVE WEST AND COMMERCE DRIVE, Keep Irving Beautiful and the City of Irving Parks “I have to commend our officer team for taking the FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS AND GENERAL Department teamed up with the leadership team of the initiative to partner with KIB on this project,” Romero WELFARE; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDI- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for a paint project at Fritz said. NANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, AND GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE FRANCIS JONES SURVEY, ABSTRACT Park on July 8. “Our Vice President of Service, Jenny Maique, met NUMBER 670, AND THE S.A. AND M.G. RAILROAD SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 1450, AND A total of twelve highly motivated, hard-working with KIB staff to plan and coordinate the event. The of- LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF STATE HIGHWAY 114 AND BELT LINE ROAD, students completed 48 hours of volunteer service in ficers recruited other members to participate, and chose MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDERING painting the two pavilions near the playground area. The July 8, their day off between the two summer sessions, A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM R-40 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT USE AND C-N NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, group did a great job, and their results will be enjoyed by to complete the project. As always, they showed great AS AMENDED, TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-6 USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. many park visitors. KIB has enjoyed partnering with Phi leadership skills and the ability to work together as a 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; Theta Kappa for several years, and is looking forward team. I am very proud of them.” PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; COR- to continuing that relationship for many more to come. KIB would like to thank Parks Supervisor Troy Craw- RECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS North Lake History Professor and KIB Board Mem- ford for providing logistic help and direction in making IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE ber Dr. Yolanda Romero is the faculty advisor for the this another successful project. OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Source: Keep Irving Beautiful THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE MASTER THOR- OUGHFARE PLAN AND THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.

University of Dallas included in ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges’ ORDINANCE NO. 2013-9481 The University of Dallas has Fort Worth universities: Southern to be included in the ‘Fiske Guide to been included in the “Fiske Guide Methodist University, Texas Chris- Colleges.’” ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0018 ZONING CLASSIFICATION – TOD to Colleges 2014,” making it the tian University and the University of Compiled by former New York only Catholic college or univer- Texas at Dallas. According to Fiske’s Times Education Editor Edward B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING sity to receive such an honor in the criteria, the selection of schools is Fiske, the “Fiske Guide to Colleges ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT southwestern U.S. This is the sixth based on “the quality of the academic 2014” is a selective, subjective and OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE ELIZABETH CROCKETT SUR- VEY, ABSTRACT NO. 217, AND THE MCKINNEY & WILLIAMS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1056, consecutive year the university has offerings in relation to the cost of at- systematic look at more than 300 AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST CORNERS OF THE INTERSECTION been recognized by the Fiske Guide tendance.” colleges and universities in Canada, OF LAKE CAROLYN PARKWAY AND WEST LAS COLINAS BOULEVARD, MORE FULLY AND as a university that offers one of “The University of Dallas has a Great Britain and the United States. COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE the best public or private academic long tradition of offering one of the For more information, visit www. USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM M-FW FREEWAY DISTRICT USE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO TOD TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT USE UNDER experiences for an affordable price. nation’s best liberal arts educations sourcebookscollege.com and www. ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE The guide includes 26 Catholic at an affordable cost,” said John fiskeguide.com. A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO institutions among the 321 selected. Plotts, vice president of enrollment Source: University of Dallas LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; It also includes three other Dallas/ and student affairs. “It’s an honor PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE to the veterans and their families, veterans’ educations once their GI EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND Veterans they’re really important to this state. Bill is depleted. PROVIDING A PENALTY. Continued from Page 1 They’re important to our communi- “We continue to commit the ORDINANCE NO. 2013-9482 ties,” Perry said. resources to make sure the work homeowners. This has been accomplished we’ve done over the last four years ZONING CASE NO. ZC13-0013 This past session (pending ap- through various civilian groups continues on so that every veteran is ZONING CLASSIFICATION - S-P-1 (R-AB) proval in the fall) the legislature designed to help veterans find jobs getting the help they need. Frankly, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING plans to expand the tax to apply to as well as education initiatives like they earned it in the service of this ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT the spouses of service members who the Hazlewood Act that will pay for country,” Perry said. OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE MACARTHUR MARKETPLACE were killed in action. ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 1500 MARKET PLACE BOULEVARD, MORE FULLY AND COM- PLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE Perry went on to say that in or- USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-1 (R-AB) SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR RESTAURANT der to fight long waiting periods and LEGAL NOTICE WITH ATTENDANT ACCESSORY USE OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON- red tape at Veterans Affairs, Texas PREMISES CONSUMPTION UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-1 (R-AB) developed a special claims team to SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR RESTAURANT WITH ATTENDANT ACCESSORY USE OF THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS - SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND ACCESSORY expedite the process. PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES BREWERY USES UNDER SECTION 52 49 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO Wounded Warriors are not the CITY OF IRVING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL State’s only concern; however, busi- AND CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL nesses and schools are working to ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS Public hearings are held to consider applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH make healthy veterans’ return to the Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Irving, Texas for the properties described herein: A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, workplace as easy as possible, not just MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL repaying a debt to them but paying LOCATION, DATES & TIMES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; forward, fast tracking valuable work- City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas PROVIDING THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE SHALL BE INVALID IF ANY WORD, PHRASE, CLAUSE, Planning & Zoning Commission: Monday, August 5, 2013, 7 p.m. SEN-TENCE, PARAGRAPH OR SECTION OF THIS ORDINANCE IS HELD TO BE INVALID; AND ers into the economy as well. City Council: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 7 p.m. PROVIDING A PENALTY. “As important as these jobs are ZONING CASE ZC13-0017: Approx. 0.15 acres at 2509 DeWitt. ORDINANCE NO. 2013-9484 The request is to rezone the property from R-6 (Single Family) District to S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for R-6 (Single Family) uses to construct a carport visible from the street. ZONING CASE NO. ZC13-0016 LEGAL NOTICE ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-1 ZONING CASE ZC13-0022: Approx. 0.156 acres at 1143 E. Irving Blvd. The request is to rezone C-C (Com-munity Commercial) District to S-P-1 (Detailed Site Plan) for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will receive R-AB (Restaurant with the Accessory Use of the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT sealed responses in the Purchasing Divi- Consumption) uses. OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF ALBERTSON’S ADDITION REVISED AND sion, 1st floor, 845 W. Irving Blvd, until the LOCATED AT 609 WEST AIRPORT FREEWAY, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED date and time below and will open responses ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF SECTION 52-49 OF THE COMPRE- IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY at the same location for the following item: HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1144 regarding sale, serving or storage FROM C-C COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS 1. RFP #164D-13F Third Party of alcoholic beverages AMENDED TO S-P-1 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C-C USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. Administration Services for The proposed amendment will provide a definition of “Mixed Beverage Permit”. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; Claims, FML, 504, and PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGU-LATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; COR- Environmental All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearings and express their opinions on RECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING Due Date: 8/8/13 @ 3 p.m. the zoning change request. Written response for the record may also be submitted to: ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS 2. ITB #154D-13F Repair Servic- IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COM-PREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE es & Minor Body Work for City of Irving – Dept. of Development Services, 825 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE Dodge Vehicles TX 75060. DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES Due Date: 8/5/13 @ 3:30 p.m. OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Responses must be received in a sealed The application is on file for public review in Department of Development Services at the address envelope with solicitation number and due listed above during normal business hours. For additional information, please contact the Depart- PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on July date on the envelope. Late responses can- ment at 972-721-2424. Please reference the case number when requesting information. 11, 2013. not be accepted. Information may be found at www.cityofirving.org click Departments/ This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for BETH VAN DUYNE - MAYOR Purchasing Phone: 972.721.2631 interpretation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. ATTEST: Shanae Jennings - City Secretary Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Charles R. Anderson - City Attorney Page 6 July 20, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.RamblerNewspapers.com

and the benefits evaporated over- u Dallas County night. Cantrell said the bonds have The BABs used to rebuild already cost the County $1.3 million Parkland are projected to cost Continued from Page 1 Dallas County at least $30 dollars, damage it is trying to offset million over the next 30 years. 4.5 cents 90 to 100 million dollars.” through refunding the bonds and The extra revenue will be allot- refinancing the debt. the hospital’s bond rating to drop to ted to infrastructure projects like The bond failure did not jeop- AA+, “which is pretty close to AAA,” parks, buildings and roads. Cantrell ardize the project, but it did cause Cantrell said. said doing business this way has al- ready saved the County from raising the tax by 1.7 cents. Although the County can tax WORSHIP citizens as much as 80 cents on the dollar, the rate is currently 24.31 CHURCH OF CHRIST UNITED METHODIST cents, the fifth lowest in Texas. Cantrell compared Dallas Coun- Belt Line Road Northgate Kirkwood United Methodist Church ty’s current tax rate of 24.31 cents per Church of Christ United Methodist Church “Where God Continues To Do Something New” dollar to Travis County’s tax rate: 50 1202 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX 75061 3700 West Northgate, 75062 cents per dollar. 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century 972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org SUNDAYS Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome 9:00 a.m. Servicio de Inspiracion en Espanol Reverend “We’re one of 17 counties in Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 AM Children’s Church Preston W. Weaver the entire United States that has a Senior Pastor Wednesday Worship 7:30SUBSCRIBE! p.m. Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in English for All Ages double AAA rating. It’s because we’ve 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com214-676-1145 Rambleat the rear of ther complex 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Reverend maintained such a conservative view- 11:00 a.m. Inspiration Service in English Albano Tayengo point of our fiscal overall structure,” CATHOLIC Oak Haven Escuela Dominical en Espanol Associate Pastor Cantrell said. United Methodist Church Holy Family of Nazareth 2232 W. Fih St. @ Story Rd. | Irving, TX 75060 The County used a pay as you go 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 Catholic Church 972.438.1431 972-254-4191 | www.KirkwoodUMCIrving.org policy to help fund the expansion of One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd. www.oakhavenumc.org Parkland Hospital. Even though the Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Federal Government said the hospi- 5:30pm ADVERTISE! 972-870-1992 Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m tal needed an overhaul to meet code 972-252-5521 Rambler and increase its capacity, the County www.HolyFamilyChurch.net Rudy Gatlin’s was not prepared to let the project DISCIPLES OF CHRIST bury it under massive debt. Their solution: make Parkland First Christian Church debt free and pay a portion of the 114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061 TELL US WHAT’S UP! Gospel Music 972-579-0911 costs on its own. By 2012, the hos- 972-870-1992 Rambler pital had no debt and was raising a Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m. combined $300 million of the total Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m. $1.27 billion budget through a com- Review LUTHERAN bination of savings and philanthropic Special Guest: donations. Good Shepherd The outcome was that Parkland Lutheran Church Spoken For received a AAA bond rating. 2620 West Grauwyler Rd, Irving www.gslcirving.com “They were the only [public] SUBSCRIBE! JULY 21 Mid-Week Worship hospital that I know of in the United 214-676-1145 Wednesdays 2/20-3/13, 7:00 pm Rambler States at that time that had a AAA 5:30 p.m. bond rating,” Cantrell said. PRESBYTERIAN USA Ice cream social But complications from federal sequestration affected the County’s St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church after event plan. 1621 W. Grauwyler Rd. Love offering received afterwards Irving, TX 75061 972-259-8744 “The Federal government came ADVERTISE! www.ststephensirving.org in and said, ‘We have this brand 972-870-1992 Rambler new thing of the American Recovery Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Act, and it’s called BABs [or] Build WESTERN HERITTAGE CHURCH America Bonds,’” Cantrell said. Woodhaven Presbyterian BABs are federally subsidized Church 525 NORTH SOWERS RD. IRVING TEXAS 75061 bonds containing special tax credits. 3650 North O’Connor Road WWW.WESTERNHC.ORG 972.253.5021 Irving, Texas 75062 By using these bonds, the County was TELL US WHAT’S UP! www.woodhavenpres.org projected to pay a very low interest 972-870-1992 Rev. Diane Baldwin Rambler rate. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. “We thought (we) can’t beat Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. that, so we went out and did Build 972.541.0747 America Bonds,” he said. However, the government made UNITED METHODIST the bonds subject to sequestration, First United Methodist Church 211 W. Third, 75060 SUBSCRIBE! 972-253-3531 SUBSCRIBE! www.fumcirving.org 214-676-1145 Sunday School214-676-1145 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Rambler inRamble the Sanctuary r 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Chase Edwards Benefit Saturday July 27th Irving Elks Lodge

SPECIAL THANKS TO Irving Elks Lodge #2334 Trevor Putman The Honorable Marvin Randle Mary Beth Klein Howell Dallas Cowboys Football Club Joanna Carlson The T.S.C.G. CLUB Hephzibah Ochoa Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop @ Cowboy Stadium Shelby Montongmer Oelrich Loveshuffle Tees Dawn Compton Lowe’s Amy Maykowski-Dossey David L. Gruber DDS Chad Mayo Rambler Newspapers Stephanie Wright Upscale Resale Sunshine Bagheri Glory House Renee Weaver Leahblair Nichole Jackson Kelli Vincent Betty Fulbright Mary Tucker Wildcat Springs Ranch - Oklahoma Diane Cochran Roy’s Pawn Shop Joe’s Coffee Shop Xlr8 Films PO Melvins The Trend Setting Critter Getters Club Fast Signs Shear Cuts - Donna Vance Sweet T's Smoke Company The Ruperts Join us in raising funds to help Chase Top Level Athlete Sabrina Ragland Lunch & Silent Auction starting at 1:00 pm Myka Ware Dickey’s BBQ Food served until 8:00 pm $10 per person includes FC Dallas Irving Counter Top Dinner, music, silent auction, audible auction, raffles and more Kristi Pena

12-year-old Chase was critically injured in a boating accident June 8th. @ Joe Pool Lake. His recovery is going to be long and will consist of numerous surgerie s. Chase is a student at Townley Elementary in Irving www.RamblerNewspapers.com THE RAMBLER July 20, 2013 Page 7 OBITUARIES Coppell receives recognition

president of Irving Christian Club, for improving management NOTICES Bonnie Louise Loyd active in Texas Teachers Retirement The City of Coppell has been recognized by the Quality Texas Foun- Bonnie Louise Loyd of Irving Arrangements by Association, a member of Piney dation (QTF) for completing the Engagement Level of the Texas Award passed away July 15, 2013. She was Brown’s Memorial Funeral Woods Counselor Association and St. for Performance Excellence (TAPE) for demonstrating the development born on September 3, 1931 in El Paso, Home, 972-254-4242 Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Mine- of systematic approaches to organizational management. Margaret Moreno, 77 Arkansas to Orn and Emma Adams. 2-21-1936 – 7-14-2013 ola. Preceded in death by her parents The Engagement Level is for those organizations that have made a She is preceded Howard Wilkinson, 90 and Tommy Taylor in 2011. Survivors commitment to use performance improvement principles and serves as in death by her 11-8-1922 – 7-12-2013 include her son, Kyle Taylor and Cyd- the first in a series of steps that make up the application process to receive parents and sis- ney Roberts of Irving; daughter, Kaye the TAPE. Recipients of the award embody exceptional organizational ters Murl Ad- Arrangements by Donnelly’s L. Taylor Morris and husband John efficiency and are leaders in their field with regard to organizational pro- Colonial Funeral Home, ams McKinney; of Quitman; grandchildren, Jaclyn ductivity. The City of Coppell has undertaken this award process to refine 972-579-1313 Nettie Adams William Lee Mayo Morris, John Morris, Jr., Grace Allen- and enhance a higher level of organizational performance fulfilling its Slayton; Rose August 13, 1928 – July 14, 2013 Taylor, Olivia Allen-Taylor; brother, commitment to building community through public service. Adams Gray Jimmy Smith and wife Gloria; niece, “This is a beneficial process for the City and staff, because it identifies and Tulula Ad- Becky Tatarevich; and nephew, David what we are doing right and where we have room for improvement,” said ams Cagle and brothers Bill, Lloyd, Iloilo High School and was in Electri- Smith. A memorial service was held Deputy City Manager, Mike Land. “We are excited to have received this O.L., Leo, Charles, Gene and Marion cal Engineering school when World at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2013 recognition and will continue pursuit of excellent customer care.” “Crane” Adams. She is survived by War II broke out. Sigfredo served at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home This achievement uses the Malcolm Baldrige award criteria which husband Joe Wayne Loyd of Irving; under the USAFFE in the Philippines Chapel, 606 West Airport Freeway in can then be used to apply and receive the Malcolm Baldrige National sons Kevin Loyd and wife Sandy of during World War II and was a Purple Irving. Memorial contributions may Quality Award. Grand Prairie; Randy Loyd and wife Heart recipient. He was the secretary be made to Irving Cares. Quality Texas is an incorporated 501c(3) not-for-profit organization Carolyn of Irving; Danny Loyd and of the first labor union in the Philip- that delivers varied services through an annual evaluation process. In wife Judy of McKinney and daughter, pines. He also worked as an electrician Robert M. (Bob) Wilkin recognition that organizations may seek feedback and guidance along Jodi Loyd of Euless; grandchildren and retired from St. Paul Medical Robert M. (Bob) Wilkin another their journey to implementing and refining a management system, they Kamron, Brandon, Keri, Robyn, Center in 1988. Sigfredo was married of the Greatest Generation Born De- have developed four criteria levels designed to assess the degree to which Kendall and Mason; 3 step grandchil- to Teodora Caoyonan who preceded cember 24, 1924 to Sanford Mayes an organization has developed and deployed sound, balanced approaches dren, Robert, Melinda and Alex and him in death in 2004 after 58 years Wilkin and Edna Clark Wilkin in resulting in improved performance levels and trends. The criteria levels 7 great-grandchildren. The family of marriage. Survivors include his five Cushing, Oklahoma; died Tuesday, include the Engagement Level, Commitment Level, Progress Level, and received friends from 5:00 to 7:00 daughters: Judy Grace Mallillin, Faith July 16, 2013 at UT Southwestern finally the Award Level. p.m. Wednesday July 17, 2013 at the Hope Nava, Venus Loraine Nava, St. Paul Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Source: City of Coppell funeral home. Funeral service was Sigrid Joy Nava and Cheryl Danielle He was preceded in death by his par- held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday July 18, Nava; son-in-law Filomeno Mallillin ents, brother, Sanford Mayes Wilkin, 2013 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral and grandson Edward John Mallillin Jr. and Dean H. Wilkin, mother Home Chapel with interment at DFW and three four-legged kids: Pretzel, of his daughter. He is survived by National Cemetery in Dallas on Friday Biscuit and Cupcake. Sigfredo is his wife, Emily K. Wilkin of Irving, at 10:30 a.m. preceded in death by his parents Jose his daughter and husband Cindy Maria Nava and Adela Caranieta, and and Ruble Walker of Robinson/ Curtis Dean Minchew 10 siblings. Sigfredo enjoyed carpen- Waco; two granddaughters and their Curtis Dean Minchew of Mart, try, painting, photography, fishing, families, Natalie and Curtis Hafford TX passed away of cancer on July-15, reading and travel. Visitation was and Amanda and Jason Compo of 2013 in his hometown. Curtis was born held Thursday at Donnelly’s Colonial Robinson/Waco, great grandchil- May18, 1933 in Funeral Home. The funeral service dren Tre’ and Evan Hafford and Fairfield, TX. was held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 19, Colleen, Victoria and Lucy Compo; He was 1 of 2013 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral two stepsons, Jimmy C. Epperson 16 brothers & Home Chapel. Pastor Don Clowers of and Stephen Wayne Epperson; three Traditional Funeral Service sisters born to Grace Church USA officiated. Burial nephews Larry Wilkin; Rod Wilkin includes: embalming, casket, visitation and funeral. $3,995 Ruby Rosser & was at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and Glenn Leroy Minchew. March of Wills Point, Texas and their Upon graduat- Robert F. Simms families; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen ing high school, Robert F. Simms, of Irving, Wilkin of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and he served his country in the Army passed away July 14, 2013. Bob was Jackie March of Wills Point, Texas; during the Korean conflict. Curtis was born in Mount Vernon, N. Y. on July one brother-in-law Lee O. Lindsay, a 20+ year resident of Irving, Tx& a 14,1929 and later lived in the Bronx, Jr. and family of Herriman, Utah; ● Pre-Need plans from other funeral homes honored 37 year employee of Central Freight N.Y. His parents were Frederick and two nieces Linda March-Farmer of Lines. Upon retirement, Curtis found Katherine Foy Simms. He graduated Wills Point, Texas and Kim Wilkin & married Nelda Summers, his High from Manhattan Prep School and of Austin, Texas, as well as numerous School sweetheart in 1996. He is Manhattan College of Engineering in great nieces and nephews. Bob was survived by his wife beloved Nelda, 1951. Bob was a member of the Civil inducted into the U. S. Army 144th son Larry Minchew & wife Sandy, Engineering Honor Society Chi Epsi- Infantry, 652nd Tank Destroyer daughters Brenda Jenkins, Linda lon. After graduating he married his Battalion, March 3, 1943, at Camp Robinson and her husband Mark. sweetheart, Mary Jones, and joined Van Doren, Mississippi. He served at Grandchildren include Michael, Josh, the Purchasing Department of Caltex numerous Army facilities prior to de- Brandon, Jennifer, Mitch, Amber Oil Company. In 1953 he was trans- ployment to Japan, where he served Chism-Smith Funeral Home &Alex. Great grandchildren are Sam, ferred to work in Italy for two years, from October, 1945 until February, Josh, Mckenzy, Ryan, Tara & Harper then Holland on their expanding re- 1946. His work career after the War & Cremation Service and another on the way. Services were finery. When that was completed Bob included irrigation of agricultural held on July, 18 at 11:00am at the First and his family were transferred to the land in Hermosillo, Mexico, electri- Baptist Church of Mart, TX. London office of Caltex Purchasing, cal equipment sales in the western Basic Direct Cremation he and his family lived in Sanderstead United States, and golf course irriga- Debra Ann Morrison Surrey. In 1968 he was transferred to tion systems throughout Texas, Geor- $795 Debra Ann Morrison of Irving Caltex Purchasing main office in New gia, Florida, Ohio, Virginia, and the passed away July 12, 2013. She was York as Assistant Manager. He and his Bahamas. He later enjoyed working Family owned and operated born to Rob- family live in Darien, Connecticut until with Terry Murphy and all the great 403 South Britain ert W. Burden the company moved the main office “kids” who worked in the Hoop It Up Preferred Lifelegacy Provider Irving, Texas and Annabell to Irving, TX and he was made man- basketball tournaments in Dallas and Marcum April ager of the Purchasing Department. In throughout the United States. After chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 25, 1953. She 1989 Bob retired from the company. retiring from that career, he began was an Irving He and his wife Mary have continued remodeling and updating homes until resident for 25 to live in Irving. Bob is survived by his macular degeneration forced him years, formerly his daughter, Christine Donley and to quit driving. Bob loved life, and he from Dallas. husband Joseph of Rye, N.Y.; son loved to meet people. His favorite She worked for the Irving Indepen- Robert and wife Linda of Cohasset, “thing” was to tell people what they dent School district for 10 years. She MA; son Richard of New York City; should do, when they should do it, is survived by her husband, Stuart grandchildren Lauren and Katie Don- how they should do it, and what Morrison; sons Glen and Jake Mor- ley; Christopher, Jeremy and Michael they didn’t do right or should have rison, of Irving; sisters Maria Burden Simms. Family services will be held in done differently when they were and Cathie Kreder, of Dallas; nephew Connecticut. Condolences may be sent finished. Pallbearers will be some of Alex Kreder of Florence Kentucky. to Mary Simms at 3712 Hidalgo St. Ir- Bob’s female friends and honorary Founder Continuing Memorial Service was held Thursday, ving, TX 75062. Arrangements made pallbearers will be some of his male July 18, 2013 at the Episcopal Church by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. friends. Services will be conducted by of the Redeemer in Irving, followed Bob’s good friend Jim Crouch, pastor The Tradition by inurnment at Restland Memorial Linda K. Taylor of Irving Church of Christ. Family to Park. Family requests memorials to Linda K. Taylor, age 72, a life- receive friends 2-4 P.M. Sunday July “The Right Choice Irving Independent School District long Irving resident except for a few 21, 2013 at the funeral home. Funeral for Over 54 Years.” Scholarship fund. years spent in Mineola, Texas, died Service 9:30 A.M. Monday at Brown’s Thursday, July 11, 2013 at home. Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow Sigfredo Caranieta Nava Born August 17, at 11:30 at DFW National Cemetery. Sigfredo Caranieta Nava, 91, 1940 in Gaines- In lieu of flowers, memorial donations 972-254-4242 of Irving, Tex- ville, Texas, she may be made to The American Kidney www.brownmem.com as went home was the daugh- Fund 6110 Executive Blvd. #1010, Ben F. Brown to be with the ter of William Rockville, MD 20852-3914 or Old Lord on July M. Smith and Kit Cemetery Association P.O. Box 13, 2013. Born Bonnie Barron 140172, Irving, TX 75014. Director in Charge Gary Westerman in Iloilo City, Smith. Linda Philippines on was a teacher Obituaries: To place an obituary notice in Owned and Operated by July 25, 1921, he in the Irving ISD and Mineola School the Rambler, please contact Tammy Pompa graduated from District for 30 years. She was past at 972-870-1992. Fees apply. Jeanne Brown & The Brown Family

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the tests, a representative for summary included on the dust University’s sports teams the Pillars of Hercules? the company issued the fol- jacket of such books, along known as? lowing statement: “We do not with a picture of an attractive 5. MATH: What is the Arabic Answers promote Coca-Cola for medi- woman. Burgess followed this equivalent of the Roman nu- 1. Kidney stones cal purposes. It is a soft drink.” custom – with a twist. On the merals MDCII? 2. House Un-American Ac- • President Abraham • The minnow has teeth, cover of his piece was an image 6. LITERATURE: In what tivities Committee Lincoln made the following but they’re not in its mouth; of a woman with her hand held 1. MEDICAL: The condi- book do the characters Flopsy 3. Barbed wire observation: “The man who is they’re found in the throat. to her mouth, as if shouting. tion called nephrolithiasis is and Mopsy appear? 4. Hoyas incapable of making a mistake • Ever wonder where we The caption for this image more commonly referred to 7. LANGUAGE: What is a 5. 1602 is incapable of anything.” get the term “blurb” to indicate was “Belinda Blurb, in the act as what? poseur? 6. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” • Researchers at Harvard a short summary or promo- of blurbing,” and bold letters 2. CONGRESS: What did the 8. FOOD AND DRINK: What 7. Someone who pretends to University once decided to test tional piece accompanying at the top of the dust jacket acronym HUAC stand for? product is advertised as “Ver- be something he or she is not several varieties of Coca-Cola a creative work? At a trade declared, “Yes, this is a Blurb!” 3. INVENTIONS: What 19th- mont’s Finest”? 8. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to determine their effective- association dinner in 1907, The name stuck. century ranching aid did 9. SCIENCE: What is the 9. Hg (hydrargyrum) ness, if any, as a spermicide. author Gelett Burgess pre- • On an average day in the Joseph Glidden invent? chemical symbol for mer- 10. Strait of Gibraltar The results? Diet Coke was the sented attendees with a limited United States, there will be 10 4. GENERAL KNOWL- cury? most effective, while New Coke edition of one of his books. It reported UFO sightings. EDGE: What are Georgetown 10. GEOGRAPHY: Where are (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. was the least. Upon hearing of was customary to have a brief (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. CLUBS

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and a best friend at home! Friends of The Irving Theater Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. Dog- Pepper The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to Hi! I'm Pepper. I'm about a 2 years old I 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m. was brought in by a Good Samaritan bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! Greater Irving Republicans after I was hit by a car. I have fully Hi my name is Meets the first Tues. each month recovered from my injuries and I love Summer, how @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. showing my athletic side on the agility appropriate for course. I am not just muscle and speed, this time of Irving Amateur Radio Club I also love my cuddle and lap time. year. I am a Fourth Thurday of the month Come by and see me, I will win you over. beautiful 7:30 to 9 PM Cat-Summer blue,spayed, Senter Park East Hi my name is Summer, how appropriate tabby female. I for this time of year. I am a beautiful 228 Chamberlain was brought www.irvingarc.org blue,spayed, tabby female. I was Hi! I'm Pepper. I'm about a 2 years here from 4140 Valley View Ln. brought here from another shelter after old I was brought in by a Good another shelter Irving, Texas 75038 Irving AMBUCS I had delivered my 2 adorable babies. I Samaritan after I was hit by a car. I after I had Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. love to be held and played with. Like the have fully recovered from my delivered my 2 adorable babies. I love to 972-721-7788 at Los Lupes season of summer, I promise to give injuries and I love showing my be held and played with. Like the season www.dfwhumane.com you and your family loads of love and fun athletic side on the agility course. I of summer, I promise to give you and your Irving Garden & Arts OPEN: and games. Please come by and see am not just muscle and speed, I family loads of love and fun and games. 2nd Thursday, 10am how cute I am. I can only imagine how also love my cuddle and lap time. Please come by and see how cute I am. I Tuesday - Friday Irving Garden & Arts Building wonderful it would be to have a family Come by and see me, I will win you can only imagine how wonderful it would be 11am-6pm 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 and home of my own. over. to have a family and home of my own. Saturday 10am – 5pm Irving Genealogical Society meets the third Monday of each month Come adopt a new family member today! in the main auditorium of the If you can’t adopt, please donate! Irving Public Library. Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 Every Wed. @ Los Lupes In the Irving Mall

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traded wins until the pairs were tied 4-4. TexasTEXASTEXAS began the 9-point tie WILDWILD TENNISTENNIS breaker game with two quick points for a solid lead; however, the Boston team was able to counter, eventually winning the game 5-3, resulting in the overall set score of 5-4 Boston. Qureshi is currently ranked No. 11 in Doubles as of June 2013. He also started the Stop War Start Tennis charity that aims to help victims of landmines and other weapons of war. Perhaps the highlight of Satur- WILDday night’sCO win VERAwas the Women’s GE Doubles match up. Texas Wild team members Darija Jurak and Eugenie Bouchard dominated the set, beating Alex Bogomolov Jr. of the Texas Wild and Boston’s Philippousses faced-off in the Men’s Texas Wild Coach Brent Haygarth met with Eugenie Bouchard and Darija Jurak during Jill Craybas and Katalin Marosi of the Singles to determine the winner of the Saturday night match. Bogomolov won during a time out to discuss their game plan. Bouchard and Jurak dominated the Woman’s Boston Lobsters, 5-0. overtime, resulting in the overall final match score of 22-17 in favor of the Texas Wild. Doubles set, beating the Boston Lobsters 5-0. / Photos by Hazel Mendoza The match continued with dominating Craybas 5-2, resulting in until the tie breaker game. The crowd well-known tennis players including in the world in Women’s Doubles. the Men’s Doubles where Texas an overall set score of 17-12 in favor cheered loudly for Bogomolov; howWW- Tommyorldorld Haas, James TeTe Blake, Nikolayamam TeTe“We hadnnis nnisa good day’s break and BILL JONES:Wild Wild team could members go Aisam-Ul-Haq all the wa y,of Pa Texas.ge 9During Bouchard’s tennis ever, he was not able to secure a win. Davydenko, and more. a good day of rest,” Haygarth said Qureshi and Alex Bogomolov Jr. put career, she has won six ITF singles Due to Philippousses’ tiebreaker “I’m so happy we won. We re- after the match. “The women really on a solid performance against Eric titles. win against Bogomolov, the match ally deserved it,” Jurak excitedly gave us a great lead. We were able Butorac and Mark Philippousses of The final match-up of the eve- went into overtime. The game was explained. “We made a few little mis- to play a little more freely after the the Lobsters. Similar to the mixed ning was the Men’s Singles. During a quickly tied 2-2 as Bogomolov looked takes, but in the end I think Alex put women went 5-0 in doubles. Any time doubles, the two pairs traded wins in nail-biting performance, Bogomolov to counter the 6’4” Philippousses. on a great performance for us. I’m you can win a set 5-0, it’s going to be the beginning of the match up. De- and Philippousses faced-off to de- Bogomolov took the lead and ended so happy.” tough to lose from there. I think the spite the intense performance by the termine the winner of the Saturday the overtime game, beating the ex- Jurak is the newest addition to intensity and energy was higher. We Texas Wild, Boston won the set 5-3. night match. To call the Men’s Singles hausted Boston team member 5-2. the Texas Wild team. During her suc- had an extra day to practice and an During the Women’s Singles, contest “close” is an understatement. The win resulted in the overall final cessful tennis career, she has accom- extra day to rest, which is key.” Craybas faced off against BouchardW Continuingorld the theme of the evening, Tematch score of 22-17am Texas. plishedTe many feats includingnnis reach- Excited Texas Wild fans lined up - the winner of the 2012 Wimbledon both men traded wins throughout During his tennis career, Bogo- ing the third round of Wimbledon after the game for autographs from Girl’s Singles - carried on the energy the ordeal. As if it were planned, molov has won 14 ITF singles titles Women’s doubles earlier this year. both the Texas Wild team and the of her earlier Women’s Doubles win, Bogomolov won every-other game in addition to career wins over a few As of July 2013, she is ranked No. 39 Boston Lobsters. Texas Wild serving up aces By Bill Jones with Springfield and Orange County Where Irving In January, 1996, the Dallas for the two playoff spots in the West. Meets and Eats Cowboys walked off the field in Tem- 1While local fans are being treated1 pe, AZ as champions of Super Bowl to the traditional Bryan Brothers chest XXX. Hard to believe the drought bump this weekend, another popular has lasted this long, but yes, it’s been star will join the Wild lineup when more than 17 years since Irving was they make an East Coast road trip this home to a championship team. week. Jim Courier will don a Texas KIDSKIDS That could change by the end of Wild blue jersey on Monday night as eateat forfor this week. Just two weeks after the he takes on the legendary John McEn- Texas Wild made their debut at the roe in the featured match when the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Las Wild play at the New York Sportimes. Colinas, the whirlwind Mylan World After that match, the regular 1/21/2 Team Tennis season comes to a close season concludes on Wednesday next Friday. night in the TXA 21 live telecast PRICEPRICE The Wild could be playing for against Sacramento, which features with one adult a chance to host the WTT Western top ranked American men’s singles purchase through Conference championship match player Sam Querrey. That figures to 7/31/2013 when they wrap up the regular season make for a classic matchup as the at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, Wild’s Alex Bogomolov has more against the Sacramento Capitals, a than held his own this season with a Serving Irving For Over 40 Years match to be televised live on TXA 21. 6-3 singles record. Wild General Manager Jeff Bill Jones If things hold true to form, that For Take Out Call (972) 253-7335 Launius has brought his aces to town Wednesday night season finale may 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor to try to make a final week playoff this month, lead the Wild against the decide the Wild’s playoff fate. And if Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. push. Fifteen-time Grand Slam men’s Orange County Breakers Saturday things go well, Texas might have a doubles champions Bob and Mike night in what figures to be a critical chance to host a semifinal match on Bryan are making their Four Seasons Western Conference showdown. Thursday and possibly advance to the VISIT OUR OTHER LOCATIONS debut this weekend as the Wild host After a brief post-Wimbledon WTT finals on Friday. WATAUGA MANSFIELD Hall of Famer Martina Hingis and the break, the Bryan Brothers joined Irving hosting a playoffClosed match? July5912 1Denton - 5 for Hwy., July 4th310 Mitchell Rd., defending WTT champion Washing- the Wild on the road this past week, Playoffs? Playoffs?! It’s been way too ton Kastles Friday night. splitting two West Coast matches as long since that’s happened around Metro (817) 498-7079 Metro (817) 477-3383 The Bryan Brothers, who have Texas entered the weekend with a 5-4 here. IN GOD WE TRUST won the last four majors in men’s season record. With five matches left doubles including Wimbledon earlier to play, the Wild are in a tight battle

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Domestic & Asian Vehicle Specialist cities in the state of Texas with a triple Aaa credit rating Interest savings is not the only benefit of a Aaa rating. from Moody’s. The only other Aaa-rated cities in Texas The better the rating, the easier it is to sell in the market, ◆ Since 1981 are Austin, San Antonio, Plano, Irving and Richardson. particularly during turbulent times. In 2008 some enti- Key factors for the rating increase point to a strong ties were unable to sell their bonds yet Coppell was able ◆ Locally Owned & Operated financial history and sizeable fund balance reserves, the to fund $26,500,000 in bonds related to the Northlake ◆ ASE Master Certified Technician community’s high income levels and how the tax base issue based upon the AAA rating from Standard & Poor’s performed during the last national economic downturn. and the previous relative high rating from Moody’s. The Our services are listed The City is now Triple AAA credit with Standard and upgrade to Aaa from Moody’s will serve to strengthen on our newly designed website: Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Services. Coppell’s already strong financial positioning. www.Linkautoservice.com The Aaa rating in a normal market will save approxi- Source: City of Coppell or call 972-790-8208 313 North Belt Line Rd. Beat the heat, check the backseat Irving, TX 75061 As temperatures continue to children had already died in Texas, The following are basic safety rise this summer, the Coppell Fire including one in Dallas. Nationally, recommendations: Department is reminding everyone over half of these (52%) were children Never leave a child unattended with children to “Beat the Heat, that were forgotten by a parent or in a vehicle. Not even for a minute! Check the Backseat.” other caregiver, and 18 percent died If you see a child unattended in “One of the biggest weather when parents knowingly left their a hot vehicle, call 9-1-1 immediately! related risks during the summer child in a vehicle. The rest died play- If a child is missing, always Irving months is the possibility of a child dy- ing in an unattended vehicle. check the pool first, and then the car, $ 99 Rambler’s ing in a vehicle from heat stroke,” said Did you know . . . according to including the trunk. Reader’s 29 hoice Coppell Fire Chief Kevin Richardson. Texas Penal Code, Title 5, Chapter Be sure that all occupants leave C 2012 The temperature inside a vehicle 22, Sec. 22.10. LEAVING A CHILD the vehicle when unloading. Don’t Full service FAVORITE can rise 20 degrees in as little as 10 IN A VEHICLE. (a) A person com- overlook sleeping babies. Oil Change minutes, and 50 degrees in an hour- mits an offense if he intentionally or Always lock your car and ensure With this coupon even when outside air temperatures knowingly leaves a child in a motor children do not have access to keys or are in the 70’s. vehicle for longer than five minutes, remote entry devices. The inside of a car acts like a knowing that the child is: (1) younger Teach your children that ve- greenhouse, where actual tempera- than seven years of age; and (2) not hicles are never to be used as a play “We Treat Every Car Grant Stinchfield, Owner and Former TV tures inside the vehicle can reach attended by an individual in the ve- area. Like it’s Mom’s!” Investigative Reporter 120°F in minutes and approach hicle who is 14 years of age or older. Keep a stuffed animal in the car 150°F in as little as an hour. This can (b) An offense under this section is a seat. When the child is put in the We don’t just maintain your car, we can fix it too! cause hyperthermia (heat stroke) Class C misdemeanor. seat, place the animal in the front in only minutes, particularly in All of these tragic deaths are with the driver. Experienced Mechanic on staff children, whose body temperatures preventable! To help bring aware- Or, place your purse or briefcase at a price you can afford warm at a rate three to five times ness to this issue, the Coppell Fire in the back seat as a reminder that faster than an adult. Department is using the slogan “Beat you have your child in the car. ❑ Brakes ❑ Tune ups Studies have shown that “crack- the Heat, Check the Backseat” to Make “look before you leave” ❑ Complete AC Repair and more! ing the windows” provides little (if remind people to remember to check a routine whenever you get out of any) relief. for small children in a car seat and to the car. From 1998 through 2012, 86 never leave children unattended in Ensure your child’s school and/ 2960 North Beltline Rd children died in Texas from heat a vehicle- even for a few moments. or child care provider will call you at Rochelle stroke suffered while in a vehicle (at Remember that pets should also if your child does not show up for Lube & Car Care Center • Beltline in Irving least 560 children have died nation- never be left in a vehicle during the school. 972-261-4500 wide). Through June 7, 2013, three summer months. Source: City of Coppell Open 7 days a week www.KwikKarofIrving.com

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