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THIS Police Officers honored Keep Irving Beautiful WEEK awards Rockin’Rockin’ FFiftiesifties festivalfestival enlivensenlivens dodowntowntownwn By Brynne Sissom couldn’t have done it without the Irving’s Preservation and volunteers from the Bible study. It Redevelopment Board presented was sheer cooperation,” Guidry the Rockin’ Fifties festival in the said. Heritage District last Saturday. Grand Prairie resident and What began as classic car event to Pigeonhole Bible study member bring foot traffic to downtown Jason Farley, who owns a businesses, has grown into a major motorcycle paint shop, had bike event. According to event records, customers win awards. 20 motorcycles and 98 vintage cars “We did real well. It was Tommy Taylor stands beside his were registered for judging. awesome as far as shows go. I can’t vintage Ford Interceptor which was originally used as a Texas Highway Event Coordinator “K” Downs wait till next year. It’s great because Patrol car. explained the growth of the festival. the whole family could be there. “We now have over thirty They had stuff for the kids to do as classes in which the classic cars are well. At most bike shows, you can’t judged. Three motorcycle groups take the kids,” Farley said. Event goers stop to look at classic cars on display on Main St. have joined us this year, and over Irving resident Kirby Quirk 34 vendors set up booths for the who has participated in this show day. The event offers food, for four years entered a 1949 dark activities for children, and musical blue Ford. performances. All the funding “This is one of the best offsets the costs of set up, and the organized car shows I have A proud winner shows off his festival is free to the public,” Ms. attended. I go to four to six shows trophies. Photo coutesty of Erik Berthelsen. Downs said. a year, and this one is very well the People’s Choice Award. Motorcycle Rally coordinator planned and organized. It’s nice that In the Classic Car Bryan Guidry described how he got the other activities are here too, competitions, Chuck and Ann involved. because you get a better crowd,” Shepler of Plano won the Grand “Today’s rally started as an Quirk said. Champion Award and Best of Show idea at an informal men’s Bible study Ann Kent, also an Irving in the Muscle Car class for their group that meets at the Pigeonhole resident, entered her 1926 Packard 1934 Ford 3 window Coupe. every week. I ran into K Downs, 303 Sedan in the contest. Eddie Hill took Best of Show and mentioned that bikers could “We are enjoying the Rockin’ in the classic truck category. Gary make the festival bigger. She had Fifties. We have participated about Scheff took Best of Show in the been looking for a biker connection, six years. It’s a great venue to show classic cars category for his 1970 and here we are. We are four your car and to visit with people. It Motorcycles from four different clubs are parked in a row along Irving Chevy Impala. Boulevard. groups: Christian Motorcycle brings back the community feeling Association, Bikers for Christ, and builds a community spirit,” Photo coutesty of Erik Berthelsen. Fellowship Riders, and Prayer Kent said. Heritage Senior Center Warriors. At last count, we had 75 Three Irving residents won members and their families were bikes show up. The city promoted awards in the motorcycle invited to show their dogs during Pooch Fest brings out four it all, and we brought people. We competitions. Nathan McNairn won Pooch Fest on April 30. The event asked some praise and worship first place in customs class; Mike featured a doggie parade and bands to participate, and they didn’t Stone won second place in legged friends and their humans contests including tail wagging, charge us a dime to perform. We customs class; Mark Anglin took best legs, best costume, best smile, look-a-like, Heinz 57 and most talented. Dance school presents recital Ann Gillespie, a recreation specialist with the Parks and Recreation Department, organized this year’s event. “Pooch Fest is a community event geared to be fun not serious,” Ms. Gillespie said. “People could come out and show off their pets. I think we had close to 40 entries, and it seems that every entry came with at least two people, so we had a really good turnout.” “Pooch Fest will be an annual event, we will do it again next spring and hopefully the weather While making a fashion statement, Alma and her human, will cooperate. Community Carolyn Fleet won first place in the Pooch Fest look-a-like businesses that are pet-oriented contest. were able to give prizes and Man’s Best Friend and Shady Society and the Delta Society. promote their companies here in Grove Feed Store. Some of the Hopefully we will build on that Students of Alpana Jacob perform on stage during the Arathi School of Irving. We had wonderful volunteer organizations and get even more,” Ms. Dance’s 25th Anniversary Recital presented in the Irving Arts Center on sponsors this year: Pets Mart, participated: DFW Humane Gillespie said. May 1. Page 2 May 5, 2005 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Police Officers honored during awards banquet
“I think we had an excellent ceremony Certificate of Merit Bar: where we had opportunity for the community Paul Cerami to come in and participate in celebration with Matt Drumm our officers and to recognize them for the Rick Henderson work that they do year in and year out,” Chief Glenn Jones Boyd said. “I felt everything was very fitting Stephen Lee for the type of duties that they perform. The Jonathan Plunkett officers who received awards are a sample of the kind of work that I have the pleasure of Life Saving Bar: seeing every day. While they have done Manuel Lozano outstanding jobs and clearly deserve the recognition, what was nice about this is that Meritorious Conduct Bar: it gave the community and opportunity to Mark Allen (reserves) recognize the entire department.” Stephen Buesing Officer Jonathan Plunkett, a 14-year Richard Chewning police veteran, received the Officer of the Dana Courtney Year award. Kenneth Fay “I would like to contribute this award, Kirk Lecroy Officer of the Year, mainly in part to my co- workers and my supervisor because without Police Commendation Bar: them this would not have been possible,” Lowell Cannaday (retired) Officer Plunkett said. “With their support and David Carmical my supervisor’s continuous support of me Billy Davis (retired) Police Chief Larry Boyd participates in the Irving Police Department’s awards ceremony. and my efforts to fight crime in the city of Henry Hillin (retired) Irving. It is a goal of mine to help the citizens Jeremy Hummert The Irving Police Department presented don’t know how you serve. They don’t know of Irving with crimes that have been William Jobe (retired) th its 10 annual Police Awards Banquet at the you strap on that belt and put on that badge. committed and get the bad guys in jail. Being Chris Martinez Four Seasons Resort on April 28. They don’t know that you are out there at all an officer is a job that I cherish. It is a great Dan McIntosh (retired) Local television personality, Jody Dean, hours of the day or night taking care of boys department. I don’t think there is a better Walt Mentzer (retired) served as the master of ceremonies for the like mine. There is nothing that we as citizens police department in the Metroplex than the Jason Orr banquet, which honored outstanding Irving could ever do to earn or deserve people like city of Irving because of the professionalism Michael Rios Police Officers. our police….” we have in Irving.” Danny Ripley “There is so much work and so much “No matter what happens on Election The Irving Police Department presented Chris Watkins blood, sweat and so many tears in this room Day, no matter what happens on Election Day the following awards during the banquet. Scott Weidmann that have gone into serving other people,” ten years from now, the city of Irving is Mr. Dean said during the banquet. “It is not special. It is special because of the people Officer of the Year: Jonathan Plunkett Irving Community Television Network done with an eye for getting your name in who give up so much of themselves and so Supervisor of the Year: Byron Keyes (ICTN) taped the banquet; it is scheduled to the newspaper or being on the six and ten much of their time to serve,” Mr. Dean said. Civilian Employee of the Year: Kim Yarbrough air on channel 15 on May 8 at 5:00 p.m., May o’clock news, or getting any kind of acclaim Irving Police Chief Larry Boyd Rookie of the Year: Travis Hammond 11 at 7:30 p.m. and May 23 at 9:00 p.m. at all. Sometimes your own neighbors don’t participated in the program and congratulated know what it is that you do for a living. They his recognized officers. BuddyBuddy PPoppoppyy BikBikee Rally,Rally, PPokokerer RunRun raisesraises monemoneyy forfor veteransveterans VFW Post 2494 and the Ladies Auxiliary I don’t think is bad,” Hobbs said. “We hope needy families, and do all of our charity works set up at different locations at local hosted its first annual Buddy Poppy Bike to make this an annual event. It is all about out of that fund. The next big push will be businesses to take donations for Buddy Rally and Poker Run on April 29 – 30. The the veterans; we support them in any way Memorial Day Weekend. We will have tables Poppies.” event included bike games, concessions, we can. I believe in the veterans and what raffles, wet t-shirt contest, bikini bike wash they gave, so that we can enjoy what we and live music by XES Whiskey, Tornado have.” Alley and Rocky Hill. People driving cars, as well as those riding motorcycles, were Sharron Gore, president of the Ladies allowed to participate in the poker run. Auxiliary, spoke about the importance of the event. Margaret Hobbs, an all-around volunteer with the VFW, helped organize the “The proceeds from this event will go poker run. towards our Relief Fund,” Gore said. “Out of that Relief Fund money we help veterans and “So far we have about 25 people in the their families, do our hospital program, create poker run, which really for an inaugural event Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for
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Aggravated Robbery: 04-27-05 11:10 p.m. Pursuit: 05-03-05 9:07 p.m. Officers Officers were dispatched to 2500 block responded to a Hit and Run suspect being of Finely on a robbery. The complainant had followed E/B 183 from Story Rd. Officers were Irving Fire Department activity summary just gotten out of his vehicle when the able to catch up to the vehicle and attempted suspect pointed a handgun at him and to stop it at 183 and Grauwyler. The driver of April 28 - May 4 demanded money. The suspect took his the vehicle refused and continued E/B until Irving Fire Department responded to 335 incidents money and fled the area. The suspect was a citizen used his one ton truck as a rolling The Fire incidents Medical calls not located. roadblock forcing the suspect to stop at I-35 30 Major Accidents and Inwood. As the suspect was removed 94 Miscellaneous Fire and Rescue Calls 11 Structure Fires 76 Major Medical Arson: 04-28-05 3:45 p.m. The complainant’s from the vehicle, the suspect vehicle moved 26 Heart Attacks vehicle was parked at his place of forward striking the rear of the assisting 4 Special Operations 6 Vehicle Fires 30 Difficulty Breathing employment. Two witnesses saw a male run citizen’s truck. There was no damage to the 39 Trauma Related from the complainant’s vehicle and then saw citizen’s truck and minor damage to the 19 CPR Situations Comments: the vehicle was on fire. The suspect broke suspect vehicle. The original reported hit and out the window of the complainant’s vehicle run resulted in no damage. The suspect was 4-29 One elevator rescue; the High Angle Comments: Rescue team was placed on stand by at a and used an unknown accelerant to start a arrested and charged with DWI. “We do not 4-30 Ambulances went into overload at 1512 Four Seasons Hotel. fire in the vehicle. IFD suggest you try this” 5-1 No working fires at any of the reported hours. Investigators responded to the location and structure fires. 5-2 Another very busy day for our will assist with the investigation. Pursuit: 05-03-05 10:30 p.m. An officer was 5-2 The two structure fires were controlled ambulances flagged down by employees of Wal-Mart, by first arriving companies. The special 5-4 The ambulances went into overload Arrest: 04-29-05 11:30 p.m. Officers 1635 Market Place, who pointed out a vehicle operations incident was a 28th floor one time at 1147 hours. responded to a loud music call at the Camden that was involved in a theft that had just elevator rescue with all occupants getting Lake Apartments, 4626 W. Pioneer. The lone occurred and was fleeing. The officer caught out safely and no reported injuries. adult male occupant opened the door, and up to the vehicle and attempted to stop it. while asking the subject to turn down his The vehicle did not stop, and the driver threw music the officers noticed the handle of a the stolen merchandise out of the window. pistol sticking out of his pants pocket. The The vehicle then stopped in the 1600 block gun was removed and found to be a pellet of Market Place. The driver was arrested and pistol. Officers noticed several loaded rifle charged with Theft U/500, DWLI, Evading magazine clips laying around – and ask the Arrest and warrants out of Denton County subject if they could look through his and Highland Village. apartment for other weapons. He gave 972-253-9700 consent to search and told officers he used Aggravated Assault: 05-03-05 11:29 p.m. nd to have an AK-47, but didn’t anymore. Officers were sent on the report of shots 2 Annual Ladies Tea “Components of Explosives” were found in being fired. According to one of the Hosted by the Irving Downtown Association an ammo box in the back bedroom and the complainants, two brothers of the father of Saturday, May 21, 2005 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. subject was arrested. her child came to the apartment, and threatened her and a second complainant with The Pigeon Hole 132 West Irving Blvd. Agg. Assault/DV: 05-01-05 4:03 p.m. Officers a handgun. When they withdrew to their Join us for Tea and Confections and be entertained by Pat Crenshaw, were dispatched to a family disturbance apartment, one of the suspects fired several the hysterically funny “Hat and Card Lady”. involving a sword in the 2500 block of Royal shots. There were no injuries or damage. Hats and Gloves Encouraged! Lane at the Ensenada Apartments. Officers arrived first, heard the disturbance and saw Auto Theft: 05-04-05 1:30 a.m. An auto theft a suspect as he was standing in the doorway. in progress was reported in the 3300 block of Tickets are $12 per person and available He told the suspect to stop and the suspect Esters Road. Officers set up on 183 at the at the Clothes Quarters, 142 South Main Street ran through the back door and jumped over Humble overpass and he observed the stolen If you need further information, please call the balcony. Officers pursued and caught the vehicle E/B on 183. Officers were able to stop Pat Cook at 972-259-1249. 21 yr old male in the parking lot. Other officers the vehicle and the driver (a juvenile) was Visit the “Tea Anyone? Page at www.thepigeonholeirving.com arriving found the suspect’s parents in the arrested for Theft U/20,000. A second vehicle apartment, and they stated that there was an believed to be involved in the theft was also argument over a remote control. The suspect stopped and the driver was arrested for No started punching the father. The mother tried Drivers License and Inv. Theft U/20,000. to intervene and the suspect ran into a bedroom and returned with a three-foot The 45 beat meeting with the patrol officers sword. The father ran out, and the suspect from that beat is May 19 at 6:30pm. The cut his mother’s legs in several places. When location is Redeemer Victory Church @ officers arrived the suspect threw down the Rochelle & Wingren. All of the 45 beat block sword and attempted to flee. The suspect captains (and others they wish to invite) and was charged with Agg. Assault x 2 and residents are invited to attend. Evading Arrest. The Irving Rambler (214) 675-6493
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Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) presented very meaningful award from our the Annual Proud Partners Awards during a organization,” Mrs. Barbosa-Crain said. “It dinner at the Irving Bible Church on April 29. means a lot to me because it means that some Several Irving citizens were recognized for of the things we have been working on, not their efforts to help keep the city clean during just me but all of us together, that we have the ceremony, which was themed, a had some success in touching each other.” Celebration of Our City’s Environmental “The people in this room are the people Stars. who are making a positive difference in this In 2004, over 7,000 volunteers helped KIB community. Who are facing challenges with during 2,774 cleanups, and 14,740 people the attitude that they are temporary participated in KIB events. KIB recycled conditions and events that they can change 150,000 pounds of trash, made 30 educational by their commitment and effort. We believe presentations to a total of 825 students and that as we set the example, we can bring our teachers, generated $167,000 in benefits to community into even higher levels of beauty, Irving, and helped hold litter to 1992 levels. health and safety,” Mrs. Barbosa-Crain said. Sharon Barbosa-Crain, KIB president, The following individuals and won the Keep Irving Beautiful Vision Award. organizations were recognized by the Proud “I am absolutely thrilled and honored to Partners Awards. Members of the Nimitz Junior Historians, Sneha Idiculla, Marcos Conde, Michelle be given this Vision Award because it is a Ramirez, Amy Mathai, and history teacher, Helen Bradley, accept their KIB Proud Partners Award from Mayor Joe Putnam. Keep Irving Beautiful Awards Hot Dog Gourmets – Priscilla Sanchez, Code Sanitation Division, Residential Collection – Business & Industry – The Towers at Individual Excellence – Diana Scuza Enforcement Department Staff and Friends Rafael Amaya, Oscar Argumedo Williams Square Non-Profit Group – Vision Impact Individual Excellence – Karen Peterson and Sanitation Division, Brush Collection – Business & Industry – Wataburger School – Otis Brown Elementary Circle Drive Association Donald Harrison Faith Group – Calvary Church School – T.J. Lee Elementary Individual Excellence – Margaret Ann Lopez Sanitation Division, Recycling Collection – Faith Group – First Baptist Church School – Irving Independent School District Adopt-A-Spot of the Year – Islamic Center Evan Hill Media – Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber School – Nimitz Junior Historians of Irving Sanitation Division, Commercial Container of Commerce Business Focus Youth Group – Girl Scouts Tejas Council Sigrid Krehbiel Adopt-A-Spot Founders Service – Billy Rickman Media – The Irving Rambler Troup 2572 Award – Yuelaunda Wilson Streets Division – Zac Havens, Rusty Hoya, Neighborhood – Randy Boatright, Espanita Youth Volunteer of the Year – Michelle Newcomer of the Year – Jan Cunningham Jim Jordan, John Pitts Homeowner’s Association Ramirez Outreach Award – Fran Witte Neighborhood – Grauwyler Heights Youth Volunteer of the Year – Marcos Conde Volunteer of the Year – Randy Boatright Proud Partners Award Neighborhood Association Elected Official of the Year – Mayor Joe Neighborhood – Hillcrest Oaks Putnam Golden Gloves – City of Irving Departments Arbor Day Poster Contest – Jinny Seo Neighborhood Association Business & Industry – Canon USA Neighborhood – Irving Lake Association City of Irving, Public Health and Code Enforcement – Angie Lopez, Annette Business & Industry – Irving Mall, Simon Neighborhood – Valley Ranch Association Environmental Services Awards Reynolds, Chris Miles, Donna Eagans, Property Group Individual Excellence – Carl Burkett, Towne Priscilla Sanchez, Qaasim An-Noor, Ray Business & Industry – Mug Shots, John and Lake III Home Owners Association Environmental Excellence Award – Del and Horton, Ryan Claussen, Terri Ramirez, Wanda Tracy Sheldon Individual Excellence – Dannie Flaherty, Sigrid Krehbiel Pratt Business & Industry – John Mark Robertson, Hackberry Creek Master Composter of the Year – Cissie Dr. Thomas Diaz, PRG HealthState Irving and Individual Excellence – Dodge Chilille Pennington General Services – Edith Arguenta PRG Realty Partners, Ltd. Individual Excellence – The Harmon Family Library – Louise Baugh, Arthur Jobe Keep Irving Beautiful Vision Award - Sharon Parks and Recreation – Randy Turner Barbosa-Crain
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Tennis Courts Summer Games Scheduled for Irving Youths Tennis classes are held at Cimarron, Mustang and Northwest park recreation centers. Tennis court reservations for Irving residents may Local youths are invited to show their qualities of competitive participation, be made weekdays by calling 972-721-2525 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. athletic and strategy skills during the 2005 sportsmanship, desire, teamwork, Reservations must be made within the same one-week period, and each Irving Summer Games. The competition offers achievement and fellowship. is for 90 minutes. There is no charge. Tennis courts are located at 10 events for boys and girls ages 11 – 18. A schedule of events follows. Cimarron, Keeter, Nichols, Northwest Senter, Sunrise and Victoria parks. Winners will receive medals. Participants are encouraged to sign up at the The purpose of the games is to provide recreation center nearest them. Call the Parks wholesome, high-spirited, friendly and Recreation Department at 972-721-2501 competition, and help develop the best for more information. schedule of events Week 1 Northwest/Senter/West Teen Basketball 10 Monday, July 25 a.m. Southwest Park Softball 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 Week 2 Senter Park Volleyball 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 Wednesday, July 27 Lively Pointe Chess and Dominoes 10 a.m. Lively Pointe PlayStation 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 Thursday, July 28 Irving High School Tennis 9 a.m. Lee/Northwest/West Youth Basketball 10 Wednesday, Aug. 3 a.m. Senter Table Tennis 10 a.m. Friday, July 29 Thursday, Aug. 4 AMF Lanes Bowling 10 a.m. Teen programs at Lively Pointe
Middle and high school teens can “get ACTION councils, where teens can and do to the Pointe” and enjoy surfing the Internet make a difference! in the cyber center, playing pool in the billiards room or just relaxing in th teen During the summer, Lively Pointe is open lounge. The 20,000-square-foot facility also from 1 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday provides the perfect setting for a variety of and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is classes, from jewelry making and ceramics to free with a valid Parks and Recreation ID card. video games, karaoke, drama, fitness ID cards are available to teens at Lively Pointe activities and even model building. Lively free of charge. For more information, call 972- Pointe is home of the Irving Youth and youth 721-8090. Summer Activities at Senior Center
USO Variety Show Intergenerational Summer Camp Make plans to attend an evening of singing, Seniors and their wee ones can participate in comedy and magic offered at th USO Variety a fun day camp with a Heritage twist the week Show form 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 20. Hot of June 13 – 17. Times and prices will vary. dogs and apple pie will be served. Cost is $3 Call 972-721-2496 for more information. per person and registration is required. Volunteer Recognition Movie Night Center volunteers will be honored for their Members of Heritage Senior Center will have hard work form 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July an opportunity to sit back, relax, eat popcorn 14. This is by invitation only. Call 972-721- and enjoy a good movie. Cinematic 2496 for more information. entertainment will be provided monthly on the big screen. The first movie night will be Senior Idol Competition Friday, May 27. Auditions for the Senior Idol competition will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 and Monday, Aug. 22. Contestants must be 50 or older to compete. Showcase and crowning of the Senior Idol will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, in the Heritage Ballroom. Admission is $3. Page 6 May 5, 2005 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler CommunityCommunity ororganizationsganizations comecome toto thethe aidaid ofof aa long-timelong-time IrIrvingving activistactivist
Mike Carter director. It was in this role she attracted The student. She was awarded her teaching In the end, Greater Days of Service and “I know her,” my wife declared excitedly. Rambler’s attention. certificate last December and is currently one of their volunteer groups, Fidelity “She’s big in my church and gets all kinds of The motto of Irving Together is “To busy making application for a full-time Investments came to her rescue. Fidelity awards.” enhance the quality of life for youth and their teaching position. She also keeps an eye on employees work on many of the houses The smallish woman who had just families who lack essential opportunities.” her 91-year old mother who lives in Houston designated for repair by Greater Days of entered Mug Shots, the coffee shop on the To fulfill this goal, Kay works with at- and her disabled younger brother who Service. On a chosen day, usually in the corner of Rochelle and MacArthur, walked risk children whose parents earn at lower suffered a series of strokes in 2003, the same spring, Greater Days of Service sends a team over to our table and smiled. I rose and shook income levels. She wants to make the kids, year her father died. of volunteers to do maintenance on twenty her hand, “You must be Kay Schecht.” And and through them their families, feel a part of In other words, Kay’s life is demanding selected homes. Kay’s home made the cut, so began the interview. the community. Astonishingly she has no set and her resources limited. She is stretched and, she told us, the work was finished on Kay was born in California, but came to curriculum for achieving this. Instead she thin. So when she was cited for three code Saturday, April 30, the day before our Irving when she was three years old and grew customizes each program to fit the needs of violations in the autumn of 2004 because of meeting. up here. She loves the city and, true to her the individual child. Of course this is the exterior of her two-story home, she “It looks beautiful. I’m so grateful to Methodist theology, has worked to express demanding and time consuming. She spends started to feel a little desperate. the wonderful people at Fidelity Investments that love in practical ways. One of those ways between twenty and forty hours per week Usually, Kay explained, the homeowner and Greater Days of Service,” she beamed. is her non-profit organization, Irving working directly with the kids. is given a five-day courtesy notice via a door Kay’s story ended happily. The Together, Inc., which she founded in May In addition, she has a part-time job at flyer. Next comes an official notification that community she served for years reciprocated 1993, and where she serves as executive North Lake College and, until recently, was a allows ten days to comply. Then, if the that service in her hour of need. But Kay, homeowner still has not brought the property being Kay, worries about those who are not up to code, a $250 fine, plus $10 a day, is in the same position she is. Margaret’s Corner assessed. Kay could not afford a $250 fine, “I have a very deep concern for families and she certainly could not afford the $3,500 in the community who are outside the twenty it would cost to bring her house into house quota that Greater Days of Service Hi Irving! family to a Memorial Day ceremony. I will list compliance. Even $10 a day would be a sets for itself, families that, like me, cannot Have you voted? The last day of the some next week. burden. afford a fine. I am worried that they will be twelve days of early voting ended Tuesday, Another reminder, check-out the Irving Kay turned to city hall for help. She pushed out of the community,” she said, May 3rd. You still have time to vote, though, Recreation Center near you. School will be talked to councilman Sam Smith and called “even though they have much to contribute.” on Election Day. Remember, we need a out soon and it’s not too early to make plans Code Enforcement, asking for a year But perhaps that is the point. Perhaps change to move Irving forward. for your children for the summer. North Lake extension. Two women who worked in the Irving does not want people who cannot keep I’m not a faithful viewer of the Oprah has many classes to choose from, including office referred her to the grant department, their property up to standard and cannot Winfrey show, but sometimes she does have lifeguard classes. but she found that getting a home even afford a $10 a day fine. Perhaps Irving some very informative topics. On May 3rd, a Vacation Bible school is a must in my improvement grant can itself take up to a year. does not want people like Kay Schecht. friend told us to tune-in as the two doctors book for the summer. Ours at Calvary Church that treat our Presidents would be on the is June 13 - 17th. The children will have so show. If you can find a video or a re-run, much fun with the many activities and they please do so. It was very enlightening. We will learn invaluable lessons at the same time. really need to know these things and take Please call the Church for more information Letters to the Editor our health more seriously. and details about ages, etc. Memorial Day is near. Hopefully Irving Burlington Coat Factory is coming to will have a large number of American flags all Irving Mall - yeah. There is not much you Dear Editor: most importantly, how it will impact the city’s over the city. This is a great time to teach can’t find at Irving Mall. Why go outside As a supporter of an Irving heritage general budget. If the museum takes even children the importance and meaning of Irving? Let’s keep our tax dollars here at museum, I was disturbed by the actions of one penny that could have gone to police, Memorial Day. It is a great time for picnic home. council members and others in prematurely fire, code enforcement or tax relief, it will be gatherings, etc. but you can also take your Attend Church Sunday. pushing through $780,000 in museum funding money poorly spent. God Bless You. last Thursday. What disturbs me most is this: I would No less-expensive alternatives were ever think those running for re-election would at studied, there is no clear idea how much the least want to give the appearance of Margaret Lopez is an indepenfent writer for the Irving Rambler. An Irving resident for museum will cost to run ($300,000 to $500,000 spending our money wisely. Then again, more than 12 years, she and her husband have been married for more than 37 years and each year?), and there has been no realistic maybe this is just another example of the kind have four daughters and four grandsons estimate proposed about how many visitors of decision-making that got us into our the museum can expect. (The passed economic mess in the first place. proposal suggests an Irving museum would draw more visitors than the nationally known Allan Conner Boy Scouts Museum currently does!) Those basic projections were needed when Irving moved forward on the arts center, the new The Letters to the Editor section is senior center and other cultural projects, so devoted to giving the people of Irving a voice. why are we not applying the same sound The Irving Rambler needs your input, letters, practices to the museum? comments – good as well as bad, and I want the museum to succeed, and it opinions. This section can only be can’t if we foolishly waste taxpayers’ money successful with your support. before we’ve done the required research. With If you would like to see your ideas in the city facing $7 million shortfalls each of print, please email them to the next few years, I propose the city council [email protected] or mail them to: should re-examine this situation. There still The Irving Rambler seems to be many unresolved questions Re: Letters to the Editor about how this project will affect funds for P.O. Box 177731 other preservation and redevelopment, and Irving, Texas 75017 The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 May 5, 2005 Page 7 Chamber of Commerce
Voluntary watering plan: Panelists will include Irma Trevino from Family concerts: one-on-one training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City of Irving will initiate its annual the Internal Revenue Service; Ghitta Torres, Children’s writer and bluegrass musician Saturday, June 4, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, voluntary water restrictions beginning real estate specialist; Cynthia Ellickson from John R. Erickson, author of Hank the June 5, at Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. Sunday, May 15, and the conservation the City of Irving Housing and Human Cowdog, will perform free concerts at 1 p.m. Jefferson St. NETA’s expert trainer will cover measures will continue until Friday, Sept. 30. Services Department; and Rigo Riza from the Saturday, June 4, at Lively Pointe, 909 N. exercise science review, communication skills, Residents are asked not to water between City of Irving Inspections Department. O’Connor Road, and 3 p.m. June 4 at the exercise programming, health assessments the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Addresses Representatives from local banks and Irving Central Library Auditorium, 801 W. and more. Workshop registration includes with even numbers should water on Tuesdays consumer credit counseling also will attend. Irving Blvd. Free tickets are available from the written exam, two-year certificate and and Saturdays only. Addresses with odd For more information, call (972) 721-2468. any library. Call (972) 721-2458 for more membership. Cost is $329 before May 7 or numbers are to water on Sundays and information. $359 after May 7. Call 800-AEROBIC or Wednesdays only. Call the Water Utilities Finding Support class: register at www.netafit.org
Hispanic Forum: Annual Friends meeting: The fourth Hispanic Civic Forum will The Friends of the Irving Public Library provide residents with important information Annual Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on how to become homeowners. Conducted Tuesday, May 24, in the Irving Central entirely in Spanish, the event will be held Library Auditorium, 801 W. Irving Blvd. The from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the free program will feature Ron McAdoo Irving Civic Center Complex, 825 W. Irving discussing the novel he co-wrote with Caryl Blvd. The free forum is hosted by Vida and Bruce McAdoo, The Price Paid, based Hispana, a monthly Spanish-language on his father’s World War II experiences. program produced by Irving Community Ramon Gibson will discuss his book, The Way Television Network (ICTN). It will air live on I Saw It: From Fighter Pilot to Test Pilot. cable Channel 16. Those attending will be Both books will be available for purchase at able to ask questions and receive information the meeting. The public is invited to attend. about the city and other agencies.
United Family Karate Academy “We can see positive results in our kids already in the 1st month. Amazing!” Jim & Jeannette Lucas
“I have been able to garden longer.” Ann Craft “He got up by himself and cleaned his room without being told. Thanks to Family Karate” Vince & Dana Bucher (Located next to T.J. Maxx & Jason’s ONE WEEK FREE Deli) (972) 252-7600 3455 N. Beltline, Ste 103 Unitedfamilykarate.com Page 8 May 5, 2005 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Residents come together to enjoy a Taste of Hackberry The Women’s Club and the Men’s Club of Hackberry for Life, so I don’t know how our numbers come in and advertise what their special food Creek, and the Hackberry Creek Homeowners’ Association are going be this year. We plan to have is and what they are doing. It is also a chance sponsored the 4th Annual Taste of Hackberry on April 30. anywhere from 2,200 to 2,500 people.” for our residents to get out and meet each Hundreds of residents gathered near Gate 4 to sample Diane Childress, president of the other because we do the nametags with the foods provided by local restaurants. The event also Women’s Club of Hackberry Creek, welcomed name of the resident’s street.” included bounce houses, fire truck tours, live music, and residents at the sign-in table. “I think the coolest thing about this face painting. “This is our fourth year of doing this event is the fact that if you look down this Beth Phillips, the Taste of Hackberry chairman, helped event,” Ms. Childress said. “It started out as street, you just see a sea of residents all ensure the event ran smoothly. just a block party and grew to be a huge smiling, enjoying each other, talking to one “The event is an opportunity for the neighbors and neighborhood event; our biggest event of another and eating. It takes a lot of volunteers residents of Hackberry Creek to get together, enjoy the year. Because we are gated, a lot of times to do this, and they all work hard but they sunshine and fellowship with their neighbors,” Ms. Phillips people can’t get into the neighborhood to enjoy doing it. They appreciate the fact that said. “Last year we had 2,200 people attend. I know that do advertising and things of that nature. This we do it for the community and for the this year we have a little bit of competition with the Relay is an opportunity for all these restaurants to village,” Ms. Childress said.
A little time and face paint transform Melissa driver from a girl to a ferocious lion.
After getting their faces painted, Ellen Niu, Melissa Driver, Rachel Jacobs, Sarah Dyer and Michaela Shea pose as Hackberries. Residents of Hackberry Creek relax, eat and enjoy the Taste of Hackberry festivities.
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100 W. Oakdale. For more information: Irving, 75060 Call 214-766-1460 or 972-409-9940 The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 May 5, 2005 Page 9 ‘Smar‘Smartscaping’tscaping’ helpshelps residentsresidents maintainmaintain beautifulbeautiful yardsyards withwith lessless eexpensexpense Brynne Sissom Smartscaping describes the process of seminars sponsored by the city to learn Karen Siddall, an Irving resident, will lead Want to conserve water naturally? developing a landscape using native or smartscaping techniques. a tour of smartscaped homes in June. Increase the bio-diversity of your naturally adapted flora. Plants native to Texas, Master Composting classes are available “We have only one home in Irving that homestead? Would you like an alternative to for instance, naturally use less water, survive to residents twice yearly. The composting has been fully landscaped with native plants. petroleum-based fertilizers? Smartscaping the heat of summer, and thrive in mostly classes have grown to include guest teachers We are offering a free tour of some award allows homeowners to do all of these things. alkaline soil. However, plants adapted to who demonstrate a variety of modules winning Dallas homes that have been North Texas are better for Irving lawns than including composting, recycling, landscape smartscaped. The homes are selected for the Water costs, maintenance time, pollution sub-tropical plants that grow in Houston. planning, earthworms and landfill reduction, tour based on the variety of plants and prevention, organics awareness and the costs all of which are part of smartscaping. creative ways they are used for water of fertilizers have driven residents to make Deciding the best way to make the conservation to pollution reduction. Each new landscape choices. Yards are one aspect transition from a standard yard to a Fran Witte, Waste Minimization home will show a different landscape of the environment homeowners can control; smartscaped lawn requires some information Coordinator for Irving, helps residents learn treatment,” Ms. Siddall said. and a few simple changes can transform a and planning. It can be as easy as gradually about using resources wisely. yard from a water sponge to a water-efficient replacing plants or using a soaker hose “Residents are gradually changing over Some residents have also requested lawn, yielding beauty and shade less instead of sprinkler system. Many Irving to using native plants and are interested to information about herbs. An environmental expensively and for less maintenance. residents have already attended classes and know how to landscape their property to director for the city, Fran Witte herself keeps make best use of their various soils, beds an herb garden. She says many of the and available light and shade. Our classes questions she receives are about seed Celebrating Cinco de Mayo have been full. Our Master Composting collecting, propagating and harvesting herbs course is 16 hours, that’s two full weekends, for culinary use and how to use herbs with and there are no short classes available. It is oils to preserve them. so popular that we have a waiting list. “They also want to know the history of Interested residents should go to the city herbs, such how the Greeks and Romans used web site, click on environmental services and herbs and how people used herbs in sign up now for the fall classes. We only Medieval period. Also they want to know allow 15 participants per course and only how the different families of herbs evolved: make it available twice a year,” Ms. Witte the oreganos, the mints, the sages,” Ms. said. Witte said. “Smartscaping’ has taken the place of the term ‘xeriscaping’. When people hear the She expects to offer a series of classes term ‘xeriscaping’ they think of pumice and in the middle of August to answer these cactus for lawns, but it’s really about using questions. Witte urged readers to watch The native and adapted plants for your lawn Rambler for class announcements. instead of water-hungry and high- maintenance ground covers like St. A free CD called “Texas SmartScape” and a Augustine grass. Smartscaping means free bi-monthly newsletter are available to planning for low-maintenance, drought- residents. Information contained in the CD tolerant landscapes, yet having attractive and comes from the Texas regional web site, beautiful home presentations. You can turn www.txsmartscape.com and is available in the ‘smartscape’ to ‘wildscape’ and use native library and at city hall. plants that attract butterflies and birds. To receive the newsletter, call Smartscaping really means being smart and Environmental Services at 972-721-2355. intentional about your choices and design. The tour of smartscaped homes is free, Smartscaping and xeriscaping are still new in with a refundable $20 deposit. Participants Irving, and we encourage the use of the can tour for a half-day or a full day. Please Smartscape CD or web site to get started,” call Karen Siddall for more information at 972- she said. 721-2772.
A dancer with Folklorico Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company, Sophia Constantine (10), celebrates Cinco de Mayo at the Wal-Mart Supercenter on 183.
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The American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament held at Tournament results are as follows: (ASC) brought together the top three softball Southwest Park. teams from both the East Division and the Entering the tournament, Louisiana Thursday, April 28 West Division to compete in the ASC Softball College led the East Division and Hardin- Game 1: East Texas Baptist 6, Mary Hardin- Simmons led the West Division. The Baylor 1 defending champion, East Texas Baptist, and Game 2: Texas Lutheran 4, UT-Dallas 1 UT Dallas also represented the East Division; Friday, April 29 while Mary Hardin-Baylor and Texas Game 3: Louisiana College 6, East Texas Lutheran helped represent the West Division. Baptist 3 The final game of the tournament Game 4: Hardin-Simmons 3, Texas Lutheran 0 featured Louisiana College and Hardin- Game 5: Texas Lutheran 1, Mary Hardin- Simmons going head-to-head for the Baylor 0 championship title. Louisiana College took Game 6: UT-Dallas 4, East Texas Baptist 3 home its first ASC softball title after defeating Game 7: Hardin-Simmons 4, Louisiana College Hardin-Simmons 9 – 0. Winning the ASC 3 Softball Championship earns Louisiana Game 8: UT-Dallas 3, Texas Lutheran 0 College an automatic place in the NCAA Saturday, April 30 Division III Softball Championships. Game 9: Louisiana College 7, UT-Dallas 0 Game 10: Louisiana College 9, Hardin- Sandi Clark, Louisiana College’s number Simmons 3 eight, was named the tournament’s Most Game 11/Championship: Louisiana College Valuable Player after pitching a one hitter and 9, Hardin-Simmons 0 A UT Dallas player starts for first base hitting a three-run home run in the final game. during the game with Louisiana College. SevenSeven mistakmistakeses toto aavoidvoid whenwhen sellingselling youryour homehome
Tammy Davis, Coldwellbanker Realtor seller conceded and replaced the carpet. An possible. Most transactions involve a home There are always appropriate steps to offer came in four days later. You might say inspection also, but providing the properly investing in real estate, however, there are that was a costly mistake. completed disclosure form at the beginning also inappropriate steps sellers can walk Real estate author Sid Davis has just makes both parties better prepared and down when it comes time to put their house identified in his book “A Survival Guide to helps reduce the possibility of “surprises” on the market. Selling a Home,” several costly mistakes that that may arise. For instance, one seller, whose home had many sellers make when it comes time to put 1970’s orange shag carpet, replete with stains their home on the market. In my business, Mistake #7-Getting emotionally and odor did not want to put forth the effort I’ve seen each one of these mistakes played involved in the sale of the home. This is one and initial expense to change it out and was out and it just makes me shake my head as to of the biggest challenges home sellers face convinced the new owner would want to why, sellers forge ahead with unwise when putting their house on the market. Once chose the new carpet color. The home spent strategies, instead of listening to the voice you decide to sell your house, it’s no longer four months on the market, with continual of an experienced professional. a home, but a commodity. It needs to be showing feedback that potential buyers were Mistake #1-Putting the home on the prepared as a commodity, marketed as a “turned off” by the carpet. His transfer went market before it’s ready. Most times this commodity, and priced as a commodity. It through and he had to leave, and was now happens because the seller gets impatient or doesn’t matter what you “want,” only what making two mortgage payments. Finally, the is a procrastinator and has pushed himself the market can bear on pricing. People are up against a moving deadline without getting going to come in to kick the tires, so to speak, the pre-sale work done. So it comes on the and you can’t get emotional about how they market with the horrible carpet (that gets may or may not appreciate the nuances of replaced during the marketing of the home); your home of nine years. or they are painting it while it goes on the market. Presentation is everything — so get Avoiding these mistakes is not that the work done before marketing the property. difficult. There are plenty of resources and Mistake #2-Over improving the home professionals, who are there to help you step for the neighborhood. This happens with over the pitfalls. Do the research early, and additions, and costly upgrades that make the listen to that voice in your head (it’s probably home stick out from among its competitors the whispers of your investment banker, real so much that it’s an anomaly, instead of a estate professional and insurance person nice addition to the community. A seller who’s warning you of a hole you’re about to rarely recaptures the entire cost of such step into). upgrades, and must be realistic about expectations. Mistake #3-Pricing the home based on what the seller wants to net. This pricing strategy always ends in failure. Sellers can Dell Computer control the “asking” price, but they don’t 99 control the “sales” price. The market does. It Now $149 doesn’t matter what the seller wants, the Lap Tops $24999 price is determined by the black-and-white, matter-of-fact reality of the market. COMPLETE SYSTEM Mistake #4-Hiring an agent based on non-business factors. Make sure you’re 1 YR WARRANTY hiring a professional with a proven track Lay-A-Way Available record. It might be nice to hand over your largest asset to your nephew who just got his license — but make sure he has a mentor to keep your deal from going south. Mistake #5-Not getting your ducks lined up before trying to sell. This would involve financing, reading the fine print on your current mortgage to ensure no pre- payment penalties exist, not consulting your tenant if this is an investment property, or Photo for demo purposes only not listening to the particulars of your local COMPUTER SURPLUS market. If your local market is dictating lower home prices, then lower it early, not later — it 972-438-2767 will only cost you more in the long run. 2105 N. O’Connor Hwy 183 Mistake #6-Trying to cover up Irving, TX
problems, or not disclosing them. Texas has O’Connor In Business 9 Years MacArthur a property disclosure form — use it wisely. Complete your disclosure form that your Open: Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm agent provides you as thoroughly as Sun 12 pm-6 pm The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 May 5, 2005 Page 11 SCHOOL BRIEFS
IHS Student Is Texas Elks Teen of Year Florida last week, and sophomore oboist Good Music Teacher Honored by 23. Junior Patrick Mallon placed second in Baron Smith, a senior at Irving High Anna Johnson was named Outstanding Songwriters the meet, followed by senior Sneha Idiculla School, has been named the First Place Teen Soloist in the concert band category. The A lullaby by the songwriting couple of in third and junior Kyle Robertson in fourth. of the Year for the state of Texas by the Elks young musicians competed against their Michael and Jill Gallina has been dedicated The team won a combined $475 in savings Lodge organization. Smith will be invited to peers from Ohio, New Jersey, Georgia, South to Frances Rinehart, bilingual music teacher bonds for their knowledge of U.S. history, attend the Texas Elks State Association Dakota and other states. Both the wind at Good Elementary School, as well as Dr. geography, government, economics and Convention in Houston in June where he will symphony and the combined symphonic/ Cheryl Jennings, IISD director of Elementary current events. Mallon will advance to the receive a scholarship for $1,000. Smith and concert band earned first division scores from Teaching & Learning, and the IISD Board of state competition to be held in Austin May classmate Yvonne Egan, also from Irving all three judges. Trustees. The Gallinas, a popular duo with 14. High, were named Irving Elks Teens of the the Texas Choral Directors Association and Year last month. They competed against state Nimitz Essayists Win DFW Contest Texas Music Educators Association, Pierce Students Raise Money for Library nominees from at least 50 other Elks lodges, Nimitz High School sophomore Alex honored Rinehart after having talked with Students at Pierce Early Childhood and were judged on their resume of academic Anderson and junior Daniel Camara were her about a dearth of bilingual choral music School collected $1,039.44 in the annual success, school leadership, and community among 22 area high school students to available to schools. Pennies & Nickels for Pierce drive to purchase involvement. receive a $200 scholarship from D/FW The song is titled, “A La Puerta Del new books for the school’s library. International Airport in the second annual Cielo.” The dedication reads, “Dedicated Teacher to Speak at World Conference Share the Dream Essay Contest. The with the deepest admiration to Frances Vika Spring Show Liliana Wright, bilingual teacher at Good scholarships, along with medallions and gift Rinehart, K-5 Bilingual Music Specialist, Dr. The Nimitz High School Vika drill team Elementary School, will present her research baskets, were awarded to 22 students from Cheryl Jennings, the Irving ISD School will hold its spring show, Cruisin’ the at the 16th Annual World Conference of the 11 North Texas schools at a luncheon April Board, and the choir of John R. Good Caribbean, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in World Council for Gifted Children this August 27 at the airport. Elementary School, Irving, Texas. Frances, the Nimitz auditorium. Tickets are $7. in New Orleans. Her session is titled “Gifted your talents, dedication to your students and & Talented Identification Procedures for Academy Students Teach Scouts First Aid colleagues, and commitment to music Lee Park Hosts Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Bilingual/Non-English Speakers.” Wright has Some Academy of Irving ISD health education serve as an inspiration to all of us Lee Park Recreation Center will host a Cinco created training materials on the subject that students are passing on the knowledge fortunate enough to know you!” de Mayo festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on are being used in districts across Texas to gained in their health science classes. Saturday, May 7. The fiesta will include free train teachers in Gifted & Talented programs, Freshmen Bryce Postle and Angelo Ramirez Nimitz Citizen Bee Students Place at Region immunizations. For more information, contact especially about underrepresented in Pam Hastings’ class taught first aid to Three Nimitz High School students Juan Carlos Reynoso, Irving bilingual health populations, she said. Wright says her Webelos Troop 769 at the Main Street Clinic competed at the Region 10 citizen bee April educator, at 972-742-5982. research is “a longitudinal phenomenological at the Academy last month. The class was qualitative case study.” required for the eight Webelos to earn the Readyman Badge. All Academy medical MacArthur Band Shines at Orlando students are required to be trained in first aid FARM FRESH The MacArthur High School wind during their freshman year, as well as in symphony was named Outstanding Band at Healthcare Provider CPR all four years. FRUITS &VEGETABLES the All-American Music Festival in Orlando, Kathy’s Plant Kottage Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 - 6:00 Now get The Irving Rambler 308 W. Irving Blvd. 972-254-1300 VINE RIPE TOMATOES $1.50/LBS delivered to your home
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CHARLES CULLEN WILLIAMS nephews. Funeral service was April 25 at Graveside service was May 2 at Oak Charles Cullen Williams, 41 of Pamplin, Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. VIVIAN DIANNE BREWER Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Richard Virginia, formerly of Irving passed away Rev. Thomas Childs officiated. Burial followed Vivian Dianne Brewer of Tyler, formerly Ray officiating. Tuesday, April 19, 2005. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. of Irving born June 5, 1952 passed away He was born in Albuquerque, New Memorials may be made to the American April 26, 2005 in Irving. LEO L. WHITE Mexico on November 23, 1963. He was a Lung Association, 8150 Brookriver Drive, She is survived by husband Joe Brewer Leo L. White, age 94, a resident of Irving, member of Madisonville Presbyterian Suite 102, Dallas, TX 75247. of Tyler; son Jason Bell of Smiley, Texas; Texas, an employee of Sun Oil in Gainesville Church, the Appomattox Rangers daughter Nikki Bell of Texarkana; for 38 years, died Friday, April 29, 2005 in the Courthouse Camp #1733 Sons of Confederate JEANETTE N. (JEAN) WOOD grandchildren Morgan and Sam Bell. The Medical Center of Lewisville. Veterans, the Rowdy Pards re-enactment Jeanette N. (Jean) Wood was born in family will hold private services at a later Born March 22, 1911 in Nixon, Texas, he th group, and the South Carolina 10 Infantry. Buffalo, New York, August 6, 1909 and died date. married Blanche Hanser August 31, 1938 in He received his education from the University April 23, 2005. Luling. He was a member of South of Southern California, Southern California Jean moved to Dallas with her family in JOHN F. LAIRD, SR. MacArthur Church of Christ. He and his wife Institute of Architecture, and the College of 1921. She graduated from Ursaline Academy John F. Laird, Sr. of Irving born January moved to Lewisville six months ago after Charleston. After receiving his education he in 1928, and from the St. Paul Hospital School 6, 1933 passed away April 27, 2005 in Irving. living in Irving for over 30 years. worked as an architect. of Nursing in 1932. She worked in various He was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic He was preceded in death by two Survived by mother Elaine Rozell hospitals in Arizona and New Mexico treating Church and was a US Army Veteran. brothers, Hubert and Smith White. He is Williams; wife Carol Adams Williams; tuberculosis patients until 1937, when she Survived by son John F. Laird, Jr. and wife survived by wife, Blanche; sons, Bob White daughter Laural Megan Williams of Pamplin, returned to Dallas. She entered the Army Susan of Dallas, Texas; sister Mary Ann of Carrolton and Mac White of Dallas; 5 two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lezlie Diane Nurse Corps during World War II, serving in Smith of Wylie, Texas; 3 grandchildren; 1 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. W. and Williams James Mitchell of Ramona, England, France and Belgium. After the war, great-grandchild. The family received friends Funeral service was May 2 at the Chapel California; and Priscilla Dawn W. and David she worked at Elizabeth Seaton Hospital in on Friday, at Brown’s Memorial Funeral of South MacArthur Church of Christ. Mr. Bryan Malcolm of Moncks Corner, South Austin. She later became a record librarian Home. Funeral services were held April 30 Tim Lewis officiated. Burial will follow at Oak Carolina; three nieces, Amber Nicole and served in that capacity at Seaton Hospital at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Chapel Grove Memorial Gardens. The family Malcolm, Melissa Shevae Mitchell,and for many years. After returning to Dallas, she with interment at Oak Grove Memorial received friends at the funeral home Sunday. Jennifer Caitlin Mitchell, and three nephews, worked at Children’s Medical Center and as Gardens. Memorials may be made to South Forrest William Malcolm, Randall Wayne a school nurse for both the Irving ISD and at MacArthur Church of Christ or First Smith and Tyler Houston Smith. Funeral Holy Family of Nazareth School. She was an MYRTLE RUTH BOYKIN Presbyterian Church of Rowlett. services were held April 26 at Brown’s active member of the Secular Order of the Myrtle Ruth Boykin of Irving passed Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Discalced Carmelites, served as a volunteer away Thursday April 28, 2005 at her JO ROBERTS followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. at the Marilac Center, and participated in the residence. Jo Roberts, age 82, a resident of Irving, In lieu of flowers please make donations St. Paul Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of Northview Baptist Texas for fifty years, died April 30, 2005 at to the Laural M. Williams Fund, c/o Gayle She is preceded in death by her parents, Church for 32 years. She is preceded in death Baylor Medical Center at Irving. Smith, 3718 Whippernock Farm Road, John and Eva Wood; sister, Mickey Tenney; by her husband Zachariah Phillip Boykin. Born July 19, 1922 at Laneville, Rusk Southerland, VA 23885. brothers, Donald, Bernie, Dugan and Jack She is survived by son and daughter-in-law County, Texas to Charlie Douglas and Vera Wood. Survived by one brother, Bill of Wills Phillip and Lena Boykin of Mesquite, sons JAMES WILBUR Point, TX; sisters-in-law Irene, Janone and Larry Boykin and Mike Boykin of Irving; 5 James Wilbur, age 88, a resident of Irving, Lois Wood, as well as by a multitude of nieces Grandchildren, 13 Great-grandchildren and died Friday, April 22, 2005 at a Fort Worth and nephews and their children and 1 Great-great-grandchild. Funeral services care center. grandchildren. Jean devoted her life to the were April 30 at Northview Baptist Church Born in Peniel, TX (later annexed to care of others, family and friends, the sick with Rev. Mike Nelson and Rev. Bobby Greenville), on October 30, 1916, the eldest and dying. She opened her home to all who Deets officiating. Interment followed at Oak child of Walton and Vera Benton, he were in need of comfort and support. Grove Memorial Gardens. graduated from Greenville High School in The family received friends Tuesday at 1937. He started learning auto mechanics at the funeral home. Rosary was said Tuesday MARY ELLEN JARRETT the age of 12, under the supervision of his at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Mary Ellen Jarrett, 70, of Irving passed father and followed that trade for many years. Rev. Msgr. Jerome Duesman officiated. Mass away Thursday April 28, 2005. Wilbur married Jean Eubanks on October 26, of Christian Burial was held April 27 at Holy 1938 at Marietta, OK. During World War II, Family of Nazareth Catholic Church. Rev. She was a member of the Church of Christ. he worked in the US Defense Department in Msgr. Robert Rehkemper, Celebrant. Burial She is preceded in death by her husband California. He then moved with his family to to follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery. Lonnie Lee Jarrett. She is survived by her Irving where he worked for Chance Vought sons Byron Jarrett of Irving; Roger Jarrett Aircraft Corporation until retiring. He was a FLORENCE DIXON of Irving; Lonnie Jarrett of Hurst; daughter loving husband and father. He and his wife Florence Dixon of Irving born December Mary Lynn DeJarneatt of Emory, TX; sister were charter members of Kirkwood United 19, 1915 in Oakland, California passed away Myrline Woods of Atlanta, TX; 11 Methodist Church in Irving. He was a April 24, 2005. grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. volunteer corporate sponsor for Junior She was a member of St. Stephens Family visitation was May 2 at Brown’s Achievement. He was an avid CB radio Presbyterian Church in Irving. Survivors Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services enthusiast and also loved working at the include sons Robert Dixon of Keller; Tom were May 3 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with family’s pecan farm in Greenville. Dixon of White Settlement; Carl R. Dixon of Chaplain Greg Duvall officiating. Interment He is survived by a brother, Howard of Newfield, New Hampshire; brother Williard followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Paradise, CA, a sister and brother-in-law, Hendrickson of San Leandro, California; Doris and L. D. Emerson of Livermore, CA; a sister Hilda Ceremony of San Leandro, AULTY E. FREAD sister, Marie Rouse of Hurst, a son and California; 6 grandchildren and 10 great- Aulty E. Fread, age 76, a resident of daughter-in-law, James and Kathy Benton of grandchildren and a host of nieces and Irving, Texas, died April 28, 2005 at Grand Prairie, a son and daughter-in-law, Dan nephews. Memorial services were held May Colleyville Place Assisted Living. and Cynthia of Fort Worth; 6 grandchildren; 2, 2005 at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church Born May 5, 1928 in Freeburg, Missouri 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and with Marnie Wasserman officiating. to Henry C. and Vandelia LaRoue Haynes. Preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, she is survived by daughters, Suzanne and husband Randy McVicker of Hurst, Donna Fread of Lewisville, Sheryl and husband Larry Fulton of Irving; son, Scott ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition and wife Tina Fread of Grand Prairie; 9 “The Right Choice for Over 49 Years.” grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and, a close Church & Chapel Services friend, Pat Mathena. 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Voluntary watering plan: The fourth Hispanic Civic Forum will provide 220 W. Hunter Ferrell Road will be closed a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, The City of Irving will initiate its annual residents with important information on how May 30, but will be open all other days, June 4. The tours will depart from the Civic voluntary water restrictions beginning to become homeowners. Conducted entirely weather permitting. Center Complex, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Sunday, May 15, and the conservation in Spanish, the event will be held from 7 to 8 Participants should dress comfortably and measures will continue until Friday, Sept. 30. p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Irving Civic Call the landfill at (972) 264-3772 to confirm bring a hat. Seating is limited and registration Residents are asked not to water between Center Complex, 825 W. Irving Blvd. The free hours of operation. Drop-off recycling is required. The tour is free; however, a $20 the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Addresses forum is hosted by Vida Hispana, a monthly centers will be closed May 30 and will reopen deposit is required upon registration. It will with even numbers should water on Tuesdays Spanish-language program produced by Thursday, June 2. All libraries will be closed be refunded to attendees after the tour. To and Saturdays only. Addresses with odd Irving Community Television Network Sunday, May 29, and May 30. All city register, call (972) 721-2772. numbers are to water on Sundays and (ICTN). It will air live on cable Channel 16. recreation centers will be closed May 30. Wednesdays only. Call the Water Utilities Those attending will be able to ask questions Personal Trainer Workshop: Department at (972) 721-2281 for more and receive information about the city and Annual Friends meeting: The National Exercise Trainers Association information. other agencies. The Friends of the Irving Public Library (NETA) will present demonstrations and Annual Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. practical applications of one-on-one training Communicating With Your Doctor class: Panelists will include Irma Trevino from the Tuesday, May 24, in the Irving Central from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, and 8 Residents can prepare for their next doctor’s Internal Revenue Service; Ghitta Torres, real Library Auditorium, 801 W. Irving Blvd. The a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Heritage visit by attending a free class called estate specialist; Cynthia Ellickson from the free program will feature Ron McAdoo Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson St. NETA’s Communicating with Your Doctor, from 1 to 2 City of Irving Housing and Human Services discussing the novel he co-wrote with Caryl expert trainer will cover exercise science p.m. Monday, May 16, in the Irving Central Department; and Rigo Riza from the City of and Bruce McAdoo, The Price Paid, based review, communication skills, exercise Library Auditorium, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Irving Inspections Department. on his father’s World War II experiences. programming, health assessments and more. Representatives from local banks and Ramon Gibson will discuss his book, The Way Workshop registration includes the written Free Well-Child and Immunization Clinic: consumer credit counseling also will attend. I Saw It: From Fighter Pilot to Test Pilot. exam, two-year certificate and membership. A free clinic on May 17 sponsored by Baylor For more information, call (972) 721-2468. Both books will be available for purchase at Cost is $329 before May 7 or $359 after May Medical Center at Irving, the Dallas County the meeting. The public is invited to attend. 7. Call 800-AEROBIC or register at Department of Health and Human Services Finding Support class: www.netafit.org
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Rated: PG-13 Fonda) who will do anything to destroy their the negative connotation that draws up. Every 10 minutes or so just have her pop in Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael relationship. Those workout videos in the 80’s must have and say something. Doesn’t matter what it Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott, Annie The story line fits into the borrowed done some good because she carries her 67- is. It doesn’t even matter if it fits the plot. It Parisse, Monet Mazur, Will Arnett category as Jennifer Lopez revises her role year-old frame pretty well up against a 35 will be the funniest part of the movie. In the new, romantic-comedy Monster from Maid in Manhattan. The writers believe Lopez model. Something blue, I am sorry to say, will in Law, it’s all about the wedding citation, they are fooling us into thinking it is a Something new would be the only be the people who have to watch Jennifer “something old, something new, something different character and plot line. But we aren’t saving factor of this film, Ruby (Wanda Lopez do the same thing that she always does borrowed, something blue”. The love life of that drunk on popcorn and carbonation, not Sykes). Wanda is fairly new to the theater and try to win us over with her poor girl fitting Charlotte (Jennifer Lopez) is resuscitated yet anyway. world with a movie or two under her belt. But into upper class society bit. She needs a new when she meets and falls for the perfect man, Jane Fonda returns to the big screen all that standup has paid off. Here is a wise gig. Dr. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan). But first after a 15-year hiatus placing her into the word to all the agents, directors and casting The film is Rated PG-13 for sex references she has to battle his merciless mother (Jane something old category, but not nearly with against out there: put Wanda in your movies. and language. There are some pretty strong sexual innuendoes early on in this film and the language is catty and may be a little strong for those under 16. So parents work House of D offers a different spin on a coming of age story that out amongst your selves.
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Marvin Randle. A lifetime of leadership with Irving’s future in mind. Join us in voting for Marvin this Saturday.
Paul & Hazel Barger Jim & Phyllis Street Myrna and Bob Mercer Curtis & Faye Graf Jennings & Flor Smith Dawn & W. W. VanBuren Shirley Bass Lucille Sublett Charles & Janell Mora Bob and Diane Hall Nancy & Ross Spicer Barbara Van Duyne Keith Binger Pamela Tolliver Morris & Marge Parrish Don & Phyllis Harper Dr. George Susat Beth Van Duyne Fran Bonilla Derik Tuttle Baldev Patel Hardie Herman Tim & Vicky Sutherlin Casey Wallach Burt Boque Wanda Wagnon Sharda Patel Dorothy Henry Carol Van Luik Carol Van Luik Juanita Britain Gayle Westmoreland Sue Richardson Clarence & Barbra Holub Charles Vaughn Marc & Kim Wohlbier Nadine Carroll Bill & Sharon White Dr. Louis & Carole Shlipak Sam Huggins, M.D. Kaye & Oscar Ward Dr. Lawrence Alter Jane & Larry Chase Kim Ybarra Frank & Mildred Sinclair Daniel & Myra Jacobson Rob & Lisa Ward Jerry E. Apple Rosalie & Don Jensen Becky & Gene Weaver Suzie Beeman "Marvin Randle is the best choice to be able to reignite Dick & Moreta Jerman Maureen & Barry Zisman Janet & Chuck Boyce Feroza Khera Dr. John & Beverly Adams Clayton Dobson economic development and bring back a positive spirit. He is Wanda Lanier Shahzad Ahmed Paul Fulchino the one businessman in the race who understands what it takes Clem Lear Linda Barnes John & Helen Gehan to survive the tough times we are going through now and help Carolyn McDougal Angel Biasatti Ike & Sandra Guest Don & Pat McGee Bill & Karen Brandes David & Sandra Hardie the city flourish in the future. He is a leader with a vision!" Barbara Jefferson Miller Jeanne Braun Ismat Khan - James Spriggs, immediate retired president & CEO, Nita Mundie Mary Burch Aisha Khurshid Greater Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Don Oberlin Frank & Ann Cannon Jo Ann Morris Heena Patel Chris Calvery Norman & Martha Jignesh Patel Jon Conwell McMurray Gwen Collard Douglass & Loveta Bales Carla & Sam Smith Kokila Patel Kelly Cunningham Mary McPherson Coy & Lavern Cotton Bob & Sunny Bettis Judy & Phil Smith Kuntesh Patel Carolyn & Bill Daly Morris Parrish Jean Cuppernell Asa & Jackie Bingham Thomas & Brenda Smith Nanoo Patel Kim Dennis Shirley & Burnell Stehman Marilee Dodgen Fatma Biviji Jack Spurlock Rajni Patel Ken & Gretchen Doll Bud & Vickie Tatum Dale & Peggy Duval Bob & Sherby Byrd Gail & Dale Walsh Sweetie Patel Dar Hackbarth Carlton & Dupuy Turner Nacho & Debbie Elizondo Randy & July Collard Susie Welch Paul & Clyde Foster Len Connor Scott West Don & Eugenia Foust Dr. Nikisha McDaniel Kenneth & Billie Sue “There have been few people who have been better friends Paul Foust Renee Copeland Yancey to all Irvingites – no matter what their background or what Susan Foust Bob & DeLoris Curington Earl Yarbraugh Panzie George Wanda Dale Gloria Agyemang part of the city they live in – than Marvin Randle” Malinda Gorrell Matt & Tammie Davis Chris & Kim Arrington – Imogene Rogers, Douglas & Joyce Gregory Tom Davis Jimmie Lu Baden sister of late Councilwoman Jackie Townsell Mary Jo Lopez Barbara & Bob Doan Ray & Marie Banks Bobby Martinez Janet Duaine Mike Barnes J. Clyde Miller Betty Edwards Lena Batt Wayne & Anne Pfaff Lillie Hinde Jim & Kathy Burke Dolores & Otis Miller Don & Dee Flagler Tim & Doris Bell Dana Pierce Jim & Charlotte Hoffman Lawan & Gene Carson Mark & Cindy Miller Paul & Frank Flatley Jack & Ramona Benton Minnette Puckett Hank & Regina Hunt Lee & Norman Chambers John & Sherry North Mildred Fallon Bob & Ramona Bevier A.M. & Karen Riker Fran Mathers Charles & Jo Goode Wilson Omigie Doug & Marty French Jimmy Beynon Dale & Joy Riley Jim & Virginia Meler Chris Homan John & Sherry North Katy French Elena Blake Jim & Lucinda Rogers Dr. John & Char Mendez Luci Pittman John & Marilyn Parrish Kyle French Craig & Kass Boleman Harm Schreur Florence & Joseph Dwayne & Connie Randle Bill & Joann & Pearce Ed & Betty Fulbright Meredith & Pat Bolger Barbara & Brock Scott Narciso John & Tammie Randle Tom & Pat Peavler Evelyn Genseke Gnat & Patty Bozeman Alfred & Joyce Shotwell Dan Schreiman (Partial listing at time of B. Joe Porter Jere & Cindy L. Gilbert Karin Campbell Jeff & Sue Singleton Douglas Stephan printing)
“Marvin is the Irving mayoral candidate who understands what it takes to strengthen our business community and create better jobs for our people.” – Dr. Carlton Turner, Former Assistant to President Reagan, CEO of Carrington Laboratories
Karen M. Porter Arthan Gilder Jack & Pat Carnell Ed & Norma Quintanilla Margaret Gilder Nancy & Rene Castilla Collin Randle Glenn & Nina Hardison Chuck & Ginger Coats Garret Randle Connie Gifford Herrington Waldo & Nancy Cecil Randy & Lynda Randle Maxine Hoffman Bill & Helen Chaplin Mary S. Ramos Michael Hoffman Harry J. & Jimmie Chris Rhonda Rathje Oswald Hoffman James Michael Daugherty Donna Reeves Debbie James Bill & Vicki Dearing Randy Reider Debra Kitchens James & Ywachetta Driver Wanda & Jim Riddle Sharda Patel Russell & Susan Driver Imogene Rogers Shah Kantilal Rocky & Ruth Duron Cynthia Sharp Kelly Kantz Joe & Patt Edwards Doak Smith Lynn Kopp Ralph & Joy Ellis Ralph & Johnny Stark Martha Willhoite Anna Freeman Marvin and Bobbie spending Christmas with their eight grandchildren - Marquette Stevenson Anne McGahee Jack & Sunny Gray three generations of Randles live in Irving. 500 Farine Drive, Irving, Texas 75062 Campaign Tel: 972-570-5500 www.marvinformayor.com Pol. Adv. Paid for by Marvin Randle for Mayor, 500 Farine Drive, Irving 75062