Irving Rambler “The Newspaper Irving Reads” September 21, 2006
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TTrinityrinity TTrashrash BashBash cleanscleans upup -- PPageage 66 the Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” September 21, 2006 Comics Page 11 Health fair brings THIS Classifieds Page 11 Parish festival Obituaries Page 8 together community Page 7 Police & Fire Page 2 WEEK Puzzles Page 10 Page 7 RedevelopmentRedevelopment proposalsproposals ununveiledveiled forfor TTeexasxas StadiumStadium areaarea With the impending departure director of finance and economic of the Dallas Cowboys from Texas initiatives for the City of Irving, Stadium in 2009, the Crossroads said. “The fact that they chose to landowners on Thursday heard participate is a testimony to the ex- proposals from two development traordinary development potential companies on how they would turn of the site. We are confident that the area into a major mixed-use de- the ultimate redevelopment of the velopment. Texas Stadium area will surpass our Officials from the City of Irv- most optimistic expectations.” ing, the University of Dallas and Representatives from the three Southwest Premier Properties heard owner groups will meet with the formal presentations from Forest developers throughout October City Enterprises of Cleveland, OH, and November to review the pro- and Newland Communities of La posals in detail. By early Decem- Jolla, CA. This was the first oppor- ber, the owners hope to select a fi- tunity for the property owners to nalist with which to continue dis- view the proposals. cussions. If one of the developers “These are two of the most suc- is selected, the owners would enter cessful mixed-use developers in into negotiations over the next six Artist’s drawing of Texas Stadium site redevelopment proposed by Forest City. North America,” David Leininger, See NEW, Page 12 “Forest City plans for a vibrant transit-oriented development on the former Texas Stadium site,” encom- passing 373 acres while offering the following amenities according to promotional materials provided by AnnualAnnual BusinessBusiness EXPOEXPO Forest City. 4,900 new homes with a mixture of densities A new spectacular open air amphitheater and lake Over 1 million square feet of retail / entertainment 43 acres of open space and recreation areas 2 million square fee of office space A new grand entryway to the University of Dallas featuresfeatures locallocal companiescompanies 2 new light rail DART stations Potential for a new Presidential library The Greater Irving-Las Colinas vendors,” Ms. Gillard said. “We A new civic center, 500 hotel rooms and cinema $2 billion in development Chamber of Commerce in partner- had close to 2,000 people in foot ship with the McKinney Chamber traffic attend the EXPO throughout of Commerce hosted the 4th Annual the day. It felt like the EXPO was a Irving Hispanic Chamber of Business EXPO at Market Hall in complete success. Dallas on Sep. 20. Highlighting area “We really work to keep the businesses, the “business to busi- booth costs low so that anyone ness” tradeshow emphasizes who wants to participate can. The Commerce hosts annual banquet “Shop Irving First.” EXPO serves as a marketing venue The Irving Hispanic Chamber “I think people probably left Americans, Asians, Anglos and In- Kathy Gillard, director of mar- for them. We hope vendors recoup of Commerce presented its second with a more personal message than dians. I think it was very represen- keting and communications for the their booth costs with the leads they annual banquet at the Westin Ho- they might have expected,” Kerri tative of the city. That certainly fits Greater Irving Chamber, coordi- generate. Obviously we want them tel DFW Airport on Sep. 16. Key- Miene, secretary of the Irving His- into what the new vision of Irving note speaker, Irving City Manager panic Chamber of Commerce Board, is as an international community,” nated each of the annual EXPOs. See EXPO, Page 7 “The EXPO featured about 123 Tommy Gonzalez, discussed a New said. “We talked about having a Ms. Miene said. Vision for Irving. new vision for Irving. Everybody Each year, the Irving Hispanic who lives in Irving whether they Chamber of Commerce recognizes are a part or in contact with the His- individuals, businesses, public in- Teachers of the Year honored panic community sees there is a stitutions, and non-profit agencies freshness of energy in Irving. We that have made a significant contri- are going in a very positive direc- bution to the growth and develop- tion. Tommy shared a very personal ment of the Hispanic community in message of how having a vision has Irving. changed his life and his family’s life. Irving Community Television He discussed how the vision of Irv- Network (ICTN) was awarded the ing is not just one person’s vision. 2006 Community Achievement All of us as a collection of families Award for its Spanish language pro- share that vision, and we all con- grams Vida Hispana, a 30-minute tribute to moving it forward. I magazine show the educates and thought it was a very personal way informs the Spanish community to share that message of hope and about city, school, county, state and progress. national services; and Foro Civico “The banquet is a very visible (Civic Forum), a twice yearly pro- way of showing that people of all gram broadcast live discussing is- ethnicities, backgrounds, cultures sues and providing information in can come together and share that Spanish. vision for Irving. The Irving His- Pat Nick, Community Affairs Direc- panic Chamber is about bringing tor, City of Irving accepted the people together from many cultures award on behalf of ICTN. in order to advance the economic development and progress of the Irving Rambler $0.25 city and the citizens as a whole. During the banquet if you looked at any given table, you saw many Honoring the unsung heroes of today’s youth, Diana Pfaff speaks about the importance of teachers as IISD people of Hispanic heritage com- Teachers of the Year, Kay Overturf and Danna Torrell-Edwards, sit with Dr. Neil Dugger, Assistant ing in, but you also saw African- Superintendent for Personnel and Administration. See SCHOOL, Page 5 See COMMUNITY, Page 5 Page 2 September 21, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Community Calendar Library Programs September 23 Group Exercise Certification in Irving. For more information call Women who created her) by p.m. Information on registration and The Irving Public Library offers a September 23 972-721-2519 or 800-Aerobic. Melanie Rehak. Contact Person - class schedules can be found on specially designed program this Potential and current fitness in- Bernice Davis 972-253-6230 the convention web site at weekend that celebrates the impact structors will learn basic academic Annual Walk September 23 www.tca2006.8m.com the Civil War era has had on and practical application of teach- Vibha is having their 8th annual 5K Republican Club September 26 America’s creative legacy. On Sat- ing group exercise. No college, sci- Run/Walk at Bachman Lake @ Social begins at 6:30 pm and the Garage Sale September 29 – 30 urday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. the Cen- ence, or teaching background is Northwest Hwy. Event is free for meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Speaker The Irving Hospital Neighborhood tral Library welcomes the Xpres- required. Workshop registration 8 children (under 12) and students is Mark L. Lowery, Special Agent in Association includes the following Xunz, dramatic poetry readers from a.m. includes a full day review, writ- (with valid student ID) and $15 for charge of the United States Secret boundaries: O’Connor to the east, the Potter’s House. Spiritual sing- ten exam, 2- year certificate, and adults. You can get more informa- Service Dallas Field Office. Meet- MacArthur to the west, Highway ers from the West Irving Church of membership. Workshop will take tion about the event @ http:// ing will be held at the First Church 183 to the north, and the streets God in Christ will perform, as well place at West Park located at 530 dallas.vibha.org/walk of the Nazarene, 1725 N. MacArthur south of Grauwyler between as the Holla-Days, a group of sing- Davis Drive in Irving. For more in- Blvd. For more information call 972- MacArthur and O’Connor. For ers who interpret authentic Civil formation call 972-721-2519 or 800- Golf Tournament September 25 253-5033. more information contact Mark War era music. Aerobic. Bridlewood Golf Club will host the Murray at 972-554-0930. 2006 Alpha-1 Texas Golf Fundraiser Clown Association Convention Garage Sale September 23 Library Programs September 24 $125 per player includes green fees, September 27 – October 1 The Great Harvest – An Evening Fall Garage Sale at DFW Humane The Irving Public Library offers a gift bag, refreshments including a The 2006 Texas Clown Association to Care September 30 Society 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1611 W. Irv- specially designed program this barbecue lunch after the tourna- Convention will be held at the The 16th annual Great Harvest ing Blvd. 972-253-3333. Donations weekend that celebrates the impact ment. Tee time is 8:00 am. Proceeds Clarion Hotel DFW Airport in Irv- fundraiser will be held in the Sky- accepted. All proceeds directly the Civil War era has had on to benefit the Alpha 1 Foundation, ing. The convention will include line Room and Lounge at La Cima benefit the animals. America’s creative legacy. Sunday so come join us in supporting this classes and competitions on a vari- Club, on the 26th floor of the Tower from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. includes a Lin- worthwhile golf experience, and ety of clowning skills including at Williams Square, 5215 North coln look-a-like contest with celeb- help.