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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. make-up, costuming, magic, balloon O’Connor Road, in the heart of Las rity judge Sam Smith, mayor pro- twisting, puppetry & comedy. In- Colinas, from 7 to 11 p.m. Admis- Keep up tem. Plus, the Heritage Swingers Book Club September 25 ternationally know clown educator, sion of $75 includes hors d’oeuvres with the Jones show off their dance routines. The Twentieth Century Book Re- David “Mr. Rainbow” Bartlett will and desserts, two drink tickets, a view Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. in lead the educational staff. The pub- commemorative photo, and an ex- Subscribe to the No Equipment Needed September the Garden lic is invited to watch the citing evening of fun. Dress is fall 24 and Arts Center, 906 Senter St. paradeability competition Sat. from casual. The evening includes an Irving Rambler All the workout and none of the Janice Byrd will review GIRL 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and the perfor- array of silent and live auction items, mess. Minimize the use of equip- SLEUTHS (Nancy Drew & the mance competition from 1 p.m. - 2:30 and cash bar. ment and learn how to use your fo- $25.00$25.00 YearlyYearly cus, body weight, and exercise se- quencing to develop fabulous equipment-free workouts begins at 214-675-6493 8 a.m. Workshop will take place at West Park located at 530 Davis Drive

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Robbery: 09-13-06 at 4:35 p.m. The cycles revealed that their ignitions the suspect pointed a green bag at Burglary Habitation: 09-19-06 at the burglary. A male suspect es- complainant reported to officers had been pulled out. The officer him and demanded his property. 12:25 p.m. Officers responded to a caped on foot, numerous items be- that she was at the Irving Mall when checked the subject and he had The complainant grabbed the bag burglary in progress at the apart- longing to the resident were found 15-17 year old male knocked her multiple felony warrants. The mo- and could tell it contained a shot- ment complex in the 1100 block of in a back pack left behind by the down and stole her purse. She re- torcycles were checked on NCIC gun. During the struggle the com- O’Connor Road. Witness’s had suspects. They were returned to ceived minor injuries. and both were reported stolen out plainant told a witness to go get seen two suspects inside a apart- the owner after digital pictures of Wichita Falls, TX. The pickup his gun at which point the suspect ment with a broken glass window were taken. The arrested Burglary In Progress/ Two Ar- and the motorcycles were im- ran away. and knew they were not the occu- suspect was found to be in posses- rests: 09-14-06 at 2:44 a.m. Offic- pounded and the subject is also pants. Officers located a male sus- sion of a black card holder, with the ers were dispatched to an alarm call being charged with two counts of Aggravated Robbery: 09-16-06 at pect with blood on his hands and complainants credit cards and other at 7600 block N. Macarthur. The Inv. Theft u/20,000. 9:37 a.m. Four suspects entered the he was detained. Witnesses de- papers, when he was removed from previous night a wireless store had Wells Fargo Bank located at 1050 scribed him as one of the actors in the police car at the jail. been burglarized for $25,000 in Aggravated Robbery: 09-15-06 at Marketplace wearing black cloth- phones. Three units were dis- 10:00 p.m. A male was driving his ing. Suspects were armed with hand- patched and a caller stated he had truck in the 900 block of East guns. After entering the bank they witnessed the suspects leaving the Grauwyler. A male suspect waved held all employees and witnesses store with property. He was able to him down as if to ask directions. at gun point demanding money. No follow the suspects and give a li- When the complainant stopped the injuries, suspect vehicle was lo- cense plate. The suspects headed suspect hit him the face with a hand- cated almost immediately behind east bound on 635 into Dallas and gun, pointed the handgun at him, Kohl’s. FBI and crime scene re- Irving units attempted to catch up and demanded the complainant’s sponded. CID Rowan notified. as the caller gave directions. Units wallet. As the complainant was were dispatched with the aid of reaching for his wallet he fell out Aggravated Assault: 09-17-06 at Dallas PD to the registered address his truck, and then ran away. The 12:00 p.m. A female tenant was do- of the suspect vehicle. At 3:50 a.m. suspect took the complainant’s ing laundry at the apartment laun- the suspects returned to the apart- truck and fled the area. dry facility in the 6300 block of N. ments, and they were taken into MacArthur when she was attacked custody. There were two bags of Aggravated Robbery: 09-16-06 at by a male dressed in women’s cloth- stolen cell phones in the car, gloves 03:25 a.m. Three Hispanic male sus- ing. The assailant attacked her from and scissors to cut the cords at- pects entered Whataburger in the behind with a stun gun and repeat- taching the phones to the display 100 Block of East 183 and displayed edly struck her with the stun gun. walls. Approx. $20,000 in stolen a handgun and demanded money He fled the area when the victim phones were recovered and both from the cash register. The sus- began to scream. The victim did not suspects are being charged with pects took the money and fled the know the suspect but would be Burglary. location. They were not located. ID able to identify him. was called to the location and took Inv. Theft Stolen Motorcycles x 2: prints. Theft from Person: 09-18-06 at 7:45 09-14-06 An officer observed a p.m. A female victim had her purse pickup pull into the motel in the 700 Aggravated Robbery: 09-16-06 at stolen by a juvenile male suspect block of Walnut Ridge. He ob- about 2:00 p.m. A male reported that in the 2200 block of W. Grauwyler. served two full size motorcycles in he was in his duplex in the 3100 the bed with no license plates. The block of Tudor Lane, when a male Theft from Person: 09-18-06 at 8:36 officer approached the driver and suspect knocked on the door and p.m. 4100 - a female victim in the observed he was very nervous. asked to speak with him. When he 4100 block of W. Airport Freeway Further examination of the motor- got to the door to speak with him at a motel had her purse stolen by force by a group of male teens in a vehicle.

Irving Fire Department Theft u/20,000: 09-18-06 at 9:09 Activity summary Sept 14 - 20 p.m. The same group of male teens in the vehicle took several Laptop Irving Fire Department responded to 292 incidents. computers from victims in the 1200 The Fire incidents Medical calls block of W. Rochelle. One victim grabbed his laptop back out of the 91 Miscellaneous Fire 22 Major Accidents bed of the truck as it sped away. and Rescue Calls 67 Major Medical There are some leads in this of- 4 Structure Fires 18 Heart Attacks fense. 2 Special Operations 27 Difficulty Breathing

3 Vehicle Fires 41 Trauma Related Aggravated Robbery: 09-19-06 at 17 CPR Situations Comments: 4:40 a.m. An older male suspect with 9-15: The Special Operations was an elevator rescue. Ambulance went into a large handgun robbed the Super overload once. 8 Motel in the 4500 blk of W. Air- 9-17: Ambulance went into overload once. port Freeway clerk of her cash. That 9-20: The structure fire was a kitchen fire and required only a first alarm offense was still being investigated response. The Special Operations was an elevator rescue. Ambulance went at shift change and happened into overload three times. about 4:40a.m. Page 4 September 21, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Economic Mungles DevELOPMENT Flyboys soars French. hard to follow but they are shot per- If war is good for anything, it fectly and must be seen on the big Irving-based Greatwide Logistics The Dallas Business Journal has on Movies could be in how it takes young men screen. Staying true to the story Services has acquired Gallop Lo- recognized the following Irving- By Matt Mungle from varying backgrounds who you never know who will make it gistics Corp of Toronto, Ontario, based companies: Fidelity National Title: Flyboys probably would never cross paths back alive from each battle. This Canada. Greatwide provides freight Title (one of the largest title com- Rated: PG 13 in any other situation and forces tension pulls you through the transportation mainly through in- panies in the Metroplex), Lennar ”War. What is it good for? Ab- them to not only get along but bond movie with a rush. You find your- dependent truck owners and opera- Homes, Drees Custom Homes and solutely nothing, Huh, say it as brothers in a way that no other self liking these young men and tors and truckload brokerage. Gal- Standard Pacific of Texas (three of again.” There are many on each side event can. Flyboys displays that wanting them to succeed. lop specializes in the produce and the largest homebuilders in the of that song lyric that would argue perfectly. Blaine Rawlings (James There has not been a WWI food industries, transporting more Metroplex based upon 2005 local passionately about the need or fu- Franco) has lost home and family, aviation movie in 40 years. Flyboys than 15,000 truckloads per year and starts) and The Remington at Val- tility of war. Hollywood would more Briggs Lowry (Tyler Labine) joined does justice to a rare genre. I liked gross annual revenue of $82 mil- ley Ranch (one of the largest retire- than likely answer that phrase with only to try and please his discipli- this film for many reasons. Its his- lion. ment communities based on the something like, “Well, it makes for narian father, while an African- tory, humanity, and humbleness. It number of units). darn good movies!” To which we American boxer Eugene Skinner doesn’t try to pull one over on us MedSynergies Inc., an Irving com- all would reply, “Sometimes.” (Abdul Salis) is fighting for a coun- with over the top acting and events. pany, has merged with Practice Per- The Irving Convention and Visitors Flyboys is a truly decent film. I try that didn’t discriminate against It simply tells a great story and formance Inc, giving the combined Bureau has received a Gold Service never know what to expect from a 2 his color. They are being instructed looks good doing it. That is a pretty company 250 employees. Dallas- Award from Meetings & Conven- hour epic about war. I figure it will by French Captain Thenault (Jean decent formula for a movie like this. be loud with lots of shouting and based Practice Performance will tions, a Pinnacle Award from Suc- Reno) and the leadership of an Flyboys is rated PG-13 for war cursing. Anything past that is in American Ace, veteran Reed action violence and some sexual operate as a subsidiary company cessful Meetings, and the Award of the hands of the writers. You can’t Cassidy (Martin Henderson). You content. This is a movie to see with of MedSynergies. Both companies Excellence from Meetings and In- assume a film it will be great just watch these guys grow and mature the family and can spark lots of dia- offer services to improve billing, centives Travel magazine. because it is based on true events. and evolve into something more logue about history and war itself. collections and streamline (Please see Pearl Harbor for refer- than just a military unit. Race, cul- I give it 4 out of 5 wings. With a healthcare practice operations. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dal- ence, wait, no, on second thought ture, status, all falls away in the light look at Flyboys, I’m Matt Mungle. las, The Tower Center for Political don’t see it.) But this feature had a of unity. David Leininger, Finance and De- Studies and the Department of Eco- unique and well told story that Flyboys is filled with aerial ac- velopment Initiatives Director, has nomics at SMU and the Jno E. made for a first-rate look at man tion and amazingly realistic dog- Matt is a member of the North Texas been appointed by the Urban Land Owens Foundation are sponsoring rather than the war machine. It is fights. It not only displays the al- Film Critics Association (NTFCA) Institute to their National Program a one-day seminar, Oct. 6th, on mi- the story of the legendary most suicidal missions of these and hosts the weekly syndicated Indie Rock Radio Show Spin 180. Plus with Committee. Leininger is one of two gration, trade and development and Lafayette Escadrille. The ordinary, young men, but also the skill and his wife Cindy they do a weekly radio public sector appointees. its impact on both source and re- young, American men who, in 1916, talent they created in what was a feature, The Mungles on Movies. For cipient countries. The seminar will volunteered for the 1st World War fairly new invention. I was worried additional reviews and interview clips The Wall Street Journal has re- be held at the Federal Reserve Bank, as fighter pilots alongside the the scenes would be choppy and visit www.mungleshow.com. ported that ClubCorp Inc, a Dallas- 2200 N. Pearl Street in Dallas. The based company, is in exclusive ne- fee is $35 if registered by Sep. 22, gotiations with KSL Capital Part- $50 thereafter. Contact Magda Margaret’s Corner ners LLC to acquire all golf courses Salazar, 214-922-5843, to register for how fantastic it was. Over 200 people attended. Irving Mayor Herb Gears and private clubs that it owns, ex- the seminar. The fee includes con- Hi Irving! But really the greatest cost is to all the Are you mothers who lost a son or daughter, briefly spoke and then introduced the cept for Pinehurst in North Caro- ference materials, continental break- informed enough the husbands who lost a wife, the chil- keynote speaker, City Manager lina. This sale would include the Las fast and lunch. The seminar will run to confidently dren who lost a parent, etc. So please Tommy Gonzales who spoke about his Colinas Country Club, Hackberry from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. vote in the No- vote “Against” on this election. After vision for Irving. I believe both our Creek Country Club and La Cima vember 7th elec- all, I think that we can all agree that Mayor and City Manager are doing Club. tion? If you live any monetary gain from liquor sales outstanding work on behalf of in Irving, please pales in comparison to the real cost. I Irving. Let’s focus on how we can be a note that in addi- Log on to www.dalcoelections.org part of the solution even though prob- tion to the General Election, we have a to access a sample ballot and study lems do exist, especially with a city as The DFW Humane Society special Bond Election with eleven those that pertains to your place of large as Irving. But we can deal with propositions as well as a liquor elec- residence. For several years now I’ve problems if we simply seek God’s face. tion. The ladder will read “The legal relied on the non-partisan voter’s guide Proverbs 8:13 says, “In the hand of sale of beer and wine for off premise that I receive from the Free Market God’s people is the course of the Animals Presently Residing consumption only.” Foundation to help me cast an informed Nation.” We can make a difference. I hope and pray that Irving citi- vote. Log on to www.freemarket.org/ Attend Church Sunday. Homer Neptune zens will exercise their right to vote votersguide to shed some light on the God Bless You. and realize the many costs associated candidates and issues. Another good Breed Breed with a “For” vote. According to the voter’s guide is the brochure put out Margaret Lopez is an indepen- Basset Mix DLH dent writer for the Irving Rambler. Sex MADD website, 45% of Texas’ traffic by the League of Women Voters. Sex An Irving resident for more than 12 Male / Neutered Male / Neutered related deaths in 2005 were alcohol re- Last Saturday evening our County years, she and her husband have Weight Weight lated (1,569 out of 3,504 deaths) not Commissioner Ken Mayfield gra- About 40 lbs. About 9 lbs. to mention the thousands of car acci- ciously invited us to sit at his table at been married for more than 39 years Age Comments: Age dents (over 170,000 by some esti- the second annual Irving Hispanic and have four daughters and four Comments: 3-4 Years Homer is a sweet About 1 year mates). This costs taxpayers millions. Chamber of Commerce. I can’t tell you grandsons Neptune is very Color and he would like Color sweet. She would Black a home where he B & W like a home Reason for can be the only Reason for where she is the Surrender: pet. He is a loving Surrender only cat to run Recently dog and likes to Didn’t want to Herniated or Bulging Disc? around and play. Abandoned play. scoop litter box

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(214) 569-1051 HelpMyBackPain.com The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 September 21, 2006 Page 5 School Board recognizes Teachers of the Year Continued from page 1 Don Herring Mitsubishi, a piece of allows them to reach for opportuni- compared her students to a garden. that each one will grow to its full The Irving Independent jewelry from Gold ’n Carats, and a ties showing their beauty and po- “For me, the mission of teach- potential. At times, the work is frus- School District recognized 37 Cam- photo by Lifetouch. They also re- tential to those around them. When ing is very much like being ap- trating and extremely exhausting. pus Teachers of the Year with a re- ceived $500 each from the Irving we teach students to love learning, pointed as the caregiver of a mys- Some require much water and food, ception and ceremony presented in Schools Foundation made possible we are giving them a gift that lasts tery flower garden,” Ms. Overturf while others require little. A num- the MacArthur High School audi- through a contribution by Calvary a lifetime. said. “While I was not the planter ber thrive in the sun, while the re- torium during the at the Board Meet- Church in Irving. “I would like to pay tribute to of the garden, for a season of time mainder require varying degrees of ing on Sep. 18. Nokia provided each Danna Torrell-Edwards is pres- the extraordinary lessons we learn the garden is mine to nurture and shade. A few have established of the Campus Teachers of the Year ently teaching for her ninth year. from our students. The first is the cultivate. In my mind’s eye, I envi- deep, strong roots, while many re- a cell phone. This is her fourth year teaching at joy of wondering. Students are con- sion strong, healthy, thriving plants quire extra nurturing if they are to Two of the Campus Teachers Elliott Elementary School. stantly asking questions wonder- spilling forth with abundant blooms survive. of the Year, Danna Torrell-Edwards, “I believe that we as teachers ing why…. Students aren’t afraid of success and greatness. “If left unchecked, threatening third grade ESL teacher at Elliott El- truly have the power to change the to ask questions and to search for “More than 170 different plant weeds of distraction and various ementary School, and Kay Overturf, world for the better in the lessons answers. It is an amazing thing to species are placed in my care dur- pests of destruction would creep business computer information that we teach,” Ms. Torrell-Edwards look at a child and know that they ing any season. Each is at a differ- in to compromise each plant’s systems teacher at Irving High said during her acceptance speech. are wondering and searching for ent stage of development and few growth. I must be ever watchful and School, were honored as this year’s “Teaching children to be fair makes truth and knowledge,” she said. if any come with a care and feeding ready to act quickly against these Elementary and Secondary Teach- the world a more just place. To Kay Overturf has served as an tag attached. I must use my own threats,” she said. ers of the Year. Both teachers re- teach students compassion makes educator for 25 years all of them at ingenuity to figure out just the right For a complete list of Campus ceived an engraved plaque, the use a more caring world. And to teach Irving High School. During her ac- balance of attention, challenge and Teachers of the Year, visit the IISD of a car for one school year from students to believe in themselves ceptance speech, Ms. Overturf care to shower on every plant so website at www.irvingisd.net. IRVING ISD ICE, Golden Apple Nominations chronicles the lives of American celebrated Constitution Day with a PTA Family Picnic at Elliott - Elliott unveiled at Barton Elementary Open - Nominations are now open workers, was adapted by Stephen Freedom Parade September 18. Elementary School held its annual School last month thanks to the for the district’s most prestigious Schwartz and Nina Faso from the Teachers presented lessons about PTA Family Picnic Sep. 12 featur- combined efforts of the Sherwood awards. On March 1, 2007, Irving book by Studs Terkel. the Constitution while students ing fun and games for students and Forest Neighborhood Association ISD will honor two community part- All tickets will be sold at the created flags, hats and banners for families. Irving Public Library was (SFNA), Barton Family Faculty As- ners with Golden Apples – the high- door for general admission seating. the parade. Kinkeade and other IISD on site to assist families with library sociation (BFFA), Happy Jumper, est praise available for IISD volun- Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for schools held events to commemo- cards. Chick-fil-A and other ven- MBR Guaranteed Foundation Re- teers. Eighteen ICE Awards also will students. rate the U.S. Constitution and Na- dors also helped with the event. pair, and Chick-fil-A. The equip- be presented to teachers and stu- IISD employees can show their tional Anthem. ment replaced a portion that was dents who have achieved excel- employee ID badge and receive a Efforts Help Barton Playground - damaged by a fire in 2004. lence in their respective fields. $2 discount for the Friday perfor- New playground equipment was Two Golden Apple Awards – mance only. Gold Card holders may one for an individual and one for a attend for free with their card. business or organization – are given each year to community partners Beavan to Pitch in Cuba - Irving who enhance quality educational High senior pitcher Blake Beavan opportunities for IISD students. is playing in Cuba as part of the Golden Apple nomination forms are United States AAA World Junior available from school principals or Baseball Championship team. He is from the office of the superinten- scheduled to pitch in the U.S. team’s dent. Entries must be received by opening game Monday against the superintendent’s office by Fri- Chinese Taipei. The tournament day, November 3 to be considered ends Sep. 27. by the IISD Board of Trustees. The ICE Awards recognize out- Stipes Scheduled to Sign Partner- standing achievements in six cat- ships - Volunteers with Oak View egories: Academics, Fine Arts, Ath- Baptist Church and the Irving letics & Physical Education, Com- Ambucs organization along with munity Service & Citizenship, Spe- Stipes Elementary School staff will cial Campus or District, and Inno- sign partnership agreements dur- vative Programs. ing a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Sep. Nominations may be made by 27 at the school. an IISD staff member with principal approval. Nomination forms are CBE Application Deadline available from school principals, the Sep.27 is the application deadline office of the assistant superinten- for the fall administration of Credit dent for personnel & administra- By Examination (CBE) for advance- tion, or the district website. Entries ment (Grades 6-12). CBE evaluates are due to Neil Dugger, assistant mastery of the Texas Essential superintendent for personnel & Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for a administration, no later than Friday, particular subject or grade level. All October 20. Excellence Now Com- CBE tests are written to the TEKS. mittee members from the commu- Testing dates will be November 4, nity select the recipients of the ICE 11 and 18 at de Zavala Middle Awards. School. The awards will be presented Applications and information at the seventh annual ICE Awards are available from the student’s ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. on school counselor. Thursday, March 1, 2007 in the au- ditorium at MacArthur High PTA Council to Host Leadership School. Training - The Irving ISD Council of PTAs will host Leader Orienta- Rutledge Named National Merit tion Training from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Semifinalist - Sarah-Naomi Oct. 2 at the IISD Administration Rutledge, a senior at MacArthur Building. Check-in and complimen- High School, has been selected as tary dinner will take place at 6 p.m. a Semifinalist in the 2007 National Cost is $6 and should be paid by Merit Scholarship Program. the local PTA unit. Checks are pay- Nationwide, the pool of Semi- able to Texas PTA. finalists represents less than one Those interested in attending, percent of U.S. high school seniors. but have not made a reservation, should contact Lulu Cruz at 972- Nimitz to Present Working Musi- 986-7619 or e-mail cal - Nimitz High School students [email protected]. and staff will present the stage mu- sical Working Thursday through Freedom Day at Kinkeade - Stu- Saturday in the school auditorium dents, teachers and staff at at 7 p.m. The musical, which Kinkeade Early Childhood School Page 6 September 21, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Trinity Trash Bash and SHRED event clean up the town Hundreds of people willing to of fun. We are bringing in a lot of tendance, the amount of trash we ter there. We also know we need to prizes and coupons donated by clean up litter around the city joined trash and recyclables. We are con- claimed and the amount of recy- have prevention. Applebee’s, Blockbuster, Joe’s Cof- Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for its tinuing to build a bigger and better clable materials gathered,” Mr. “This year’s event is the kick- fee Shop, Outback Steakhouse, 15th annual Trinity Trash Bash and event every year. Boatright said. “We set a record off to the Downtown Irving’s Starbucks, Summer Party, and oth- SHRED event on Sep. 16. “I’m not sure that the greatest three years ago with about 700 Sparkles events, which will take ers. Volunteers met in the parking impact of this event is the litter we people who came out to pick up lit- place on Sep. 30 and Oct. 21. First Pre-registration is not required lot outside of City Hall to receive pick up or the recyclables. I think it ter and recyclables. We think to- will be the Clean Sweep where vol- to bring up to two boxes of per- safety vests, gloves and trash bags. is the sight of seeing 500 other car- day with the Trash Bash partnered unteers will sweep and stripe park- sonal papers to the SHRED portion After a morning of trash collection, ing citizens doing something about with the SHRED event we will break ing lots. Then on Oct. 21, volun- of Saturday’s KIB event but shred- the volunteers reconvened for a a common concern instead of sit- that record. teers will be cleaning and repairing ding is available only to Irving resi- hot dog lunch, games, exhibits and ting back and letting the mayor or “Behind us we have the buildings in the Downtown area. dents. Pre-registration is required prize drawings. A number of area city council do it. They are involved SHRED event which as of 11:30 a.m. All geared toward revitalizing Down- for the Trinity Trash Bash with businesses provided prizes for vol- and making a difference. We appre- served approximately 250 residents town Irving,” he said. online entries are being accepted unteers. Former Dallas Cowboys, ciate the people who come and we who have come to have their confi- Former Dallas Cowboys Lend- through noon on Friday, Septem- Darren Woodson and Kevin Smith thank them when we see them,” Mr. dential and private documents ing a Big Hand to Keep Irving ber 15th. of Cowboys Lending, donated over Horton said. shredded for security purposes. By Beautiful’s 15th Annual Trinity For more information about both $10,000 worth of autographed foot- Randy Boatright, KIB presi- the end of the day, there will have Trash Bash and SHRED Event events for both events, go to the balls and memorabilia which were dent-elect, served as chairman of been 6,000 pounds of documents during the post-event lunch and KIB website at given away as door prizes the Trinity Trash Bash for the fourth shredded and being recycled. entertainment period. Only vali- www.keepirvingbeautiful.org. “The Trash Bash is really a suc- consecutive year. “This is a great event. We dated cleanup participants with To register, go to http:// cess,” Bob Horton, KIB adminis- “The Trinity Trash Bash may know that places in the city that are door prize tickets issued at the event www.keepirvingbeautiful.org/trin- trator said. “People are having a lot very well be a record as far as at- not littered, people tend to not lit- by KIB will be eligible for these ity-trash-bash.asp

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425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor BREAKFAST SPECIALS LUNCH For Take Out Call EVERY DINNER (972) 253-7335 DAY! Cleaning up the city pays for the lucky winners of the Trinity Trash Bash prize drawings. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Our Children’s House to host Children’s Fall Fashion Show Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Provided by Ashley Howland ficer of Scott Murray Productions subsidize the cost of childcare for Serving Irving For Over 35 Years Our Children’s House at and former sports anchor for NBC families who financially qualify. Baylor in Irving (OCH Irving), a Television in Dallas/Fort Worth, will “The proceeds from this event Visit Our Other Locations at pediatric outpatient therapy and serve as Master of Ceremonies. will help us continue our mission 5912 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX childcare center, will host a Aviall, Inc. will serve as the event’s of serving children with special Children’s Fall Fashion Show and Legacy Sponsor. needs and their families by provid- Metro (817) 498-7079 Luncheon at the World Trade Cen- OCH Irving is unique in the ing them with a continuum of qual- And our new location at ter Hall of Nations in Dallas on Sept. DFW Metroplex because it is the ity health care services,” Nonnie 310 Mitchell Rd., Mansfield, TX 23 at 11 a.m. only center that offers NAEYC (Na- Breytspraak, development director, Children from the community tional Association for the Educa- OCH Irving, said. “Our goal is to Metro (817) 477-3383 as well as those who receive care at tion of Young Children)-accredited improve the health and quality of IN GOD WE TRUST OCH Irving, will model the latest childcare for medically-fragile chil- life for these families.” fall fashions from Dillard’s at dren in addition to outpatient Parents of children receiving Northpark Center. Scott Murray, therapy and social services. Schol- services at OCH Irving will share president and chief operating of- arships are also available to help their stories of raising children with special needs and how the quality DENTURES AT THE SMILE SPA… Laser Teeth pediatric therapy, childcare and so- Whitening cial services provided at OCH Irv- By David Nix, D.D.S. P.A. ing have enabled their children to 3000 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, Texas 75062 Home Teeth achieve goals and milestones once 972.659.1050 or 972.256.5500 Fax 972.594.1055 Whitening thought to be impossible. www.drnix.com Advanced Kim Floyd, whose daughter Dental Faith is a patient at OCH Irving and Undoubtedly the lower denture presents the most difficulty for patients adjusting to dentures for the first time…or will participate as a model in the even experienced denture wearers. It can be frustrating as you attempt to eat certain foods, or even to speak Cosmetic Treatments fashion show, says that OCH Irv- with confidence without fear that your lower denture will begin to float in your mouth. Now research has led us ing has been a blessing to her fam- to discover an implant system that is not only less than half the cost of conventional implants, but seldom requires Cosmetic ily. Faith was diagnosed at birth with incisions or sutures and there is little or no waiting time for healing – you wear your locked-in dentures or partials Contouring hydrocephalus, an abnormal accu- home the day the implants are placed. You can eat at your favorite restaurant that very night! mulation of fluid in the brain, and Accelerated semi-lobar holoprosencephaly, a The Quality of your Smile does not have to Suffer Orthodontics failure of a part of the brain to de- Metal Free velop. Options “Since her care is so special- from the fact that you have DENTURES. ized, having her therapy and Modified Branching Technique Dentures – Neutral Zone Dentures No Shot childcare in one location has been Fillings extremely convenient,” Floyd said. We design dentures to give each individual his or her “own” unique smile. There are all types of Air Abrasion “Faith wouldn’t be where she is dentures to choose from. The price of each type of denture varies due to the type of materials that today without the care provided by are used to design each set of dentures. We offer: Modified the staff and therapists there. OCH Branching Irving is definitely one-of-a-kind.” Over Dentures (with mini Implants) Flexible Partials To purchase tickets to the Retrofitting existing Dentures or Partials Same day Relines Neutral Zone Children’s Fall Fashion Show and Hookless or Precision Partials Same day on most Repairs Dentures Luncheon, please call 972-790- 8505, ext. 222. Or visit Prices may vary with addition of different materials and techniques based on the individual needs of each patient. www.OurChildrensHouseIrving.org. The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 September 21, 2006 Page 7 Church and City together creating a healthier community through education Ben Washington Baptist with the City of Irving through whole. Our theme is Walking in the munity is diverse and we have a lot “There are wellness and medi- Church and West Park Recreation West Park. Our whole focus was Newness of Life. It comes from Ro- of minorities, particularly African- cal vendors in the Fellowship Hall, Center worked together to present that we wanted this community to mans 6 and 4. American and Spanish, we wanted so participants can learn about the Walking in the Newness of Life, be educated, made aware of symp- “We gave participants t-shirts. to emphasize our statistics in rais- those products as well. Medical fun walk and health fair hosted at toms and focus on their health. The We did a one mile walk, a one point ing the bar. We needed to really do personnel are also offering partici- the church on Sep. 16. walk meant that every step they eight and a three point one. After something in terms of exercise. We pants HIV screening, prostate “This is the first time in this took was a step toward a more that, we fed everyone healthy food want to encourage people to be- screening and blood pressure test- community we have had a fun walk healthy lifestyle. We wanted to for breakfast. Then we had ses- come educated and see a doctor ing. The Carter BloodCare van is and health fair,” Karen Williams, combine the physical and the spiri- sions where medical professionals without being afraid. We are in a outside emphasizing that we need chairperson for the event, said. “We tual so that they understood it takes spoke about different topics like setting now where participants can to donate blood as well, because are doing the event in conjunction the mind, body and the spirit to be prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, really talk to medical professionals, the blood banks are low,” Ms. Wil- heart disease and exercise. ask questions one on one and get liams said. “Basically because this com- the information they need. LadiesLadies shareshare eexperiencesxperiences throughthrough teatea

Working for a healthier community, Monica Diaz, Karen Williams, Faye Smith and Alice Sanders spent Saturday morning volunteering for the Walking in the Newness of Life fun walk and health fair. Exploring the ambulance are Brandi Covington (10), Cameron Will- iams (2) and Anne Spearman (7). HoppingHopping withwith jojoyy The traditional Ms. Mature Tea brings together the reigning Ms. Mature, Anna Cochran, and former Ms. Matures, Gloria Oliver; Mitty Mohon, Daisy Staples, Syble Youse, and Vivian Kleinwatcher (back l to r) with Ms. Mature hopefuls, Pat Head, Martha Reynolds, Sue Borunda, Ruth Sams, Kay Stroope and Gale Golden (front l to r). EXPOEXPO proprovidesvides opporopportunitiestunities forfor businessesbusinesses

Continued from page 1 ever done. The setup was just a our standard stuff will be pushed to come back and participate in the breeze. back a little bit. Our first two EXPO again next year. We also want “The next EXPO is planned for tradeshows were in February. We them to find value in what we are February 2008. With next year be- do feel like those were the most doing to promote them as small to ing the 75th anniversary for the successful numberwise, because we medium sized businesses in the chamber, we are going to be doing are not competing with other trade area. We want the vendors to see a lot of different events. So some of shows,” Ms. Gillard said. that what we are doing is working for them. Because we don’t do the tradeshow for us, we do it for them. “The reason we didn’t have the EXPO in Irving this year is there isn’t a space large enough here to present this event. It is bigger than any site we have here other than Texas Stadium. I think we found last year that the stadium is not a con- ducive venue to host this type of an event. “We moved the event to Mar- ket Hall because we felt it offered a better opportunity for Irving ven- dors to market themselves outside of the Irving market. They are al- ready established business people here, that venue gives them a broader market to address. Great flying frogs were a common site during the Holy Family of “Market Hall is a standard Nazareth Parish Fall Festival as Barbara Bush (9) attempts to win a venue for this type of event. It was Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce EXPO provides prize from the booth run by Girl Scout Troup 1236. easier than any tradeshow we have business to business opportunities for vendors. Oak Haven United Methodist Church “Little Country church in the city” Sunday School - 9:45 Services - 10:45 Pastor, Linda Marcum Web: oakhavenumc.org 1600 N. Irving Heights Dr. Irving, Texas 75061 972-438-1431 Page 8 September 21, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Caffeine reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease Provided by Jennifer Whelihan showing that Alzheimer’s patients from a moderate daily intake of caf- coffee would be required. Since University of South Florida College If you think that your daily consumed markedly less caffeine feine. some coffees, especially from spe- of Medicine and Dr. Ed Jackson, cups of coffee only provide you during the 20 years preceding dis- “Some of the current therapeu- cialty shops, contain considerably Ph.D., of the University of Pitts- with alertness after you wake up or ease diagnosis compared with age- tics being developed against more than 100 mg caffeine per 8- burgh School of Medicine. during the day, think again. Long- matched individuals without Alzheimer’s disease involve syn- ounce cup, fewer than 5 cups may Over the disease’s time course term intake of caffeine, the major Alzheimer’s disease. thetic compounds capable of sup- be needed. of 2 to 20 years, cognitive impair- constituent in coffee and tea, has “We wanted to test the ability pressing either BACE or PS1 en- “The results of our study add ment expands to involve long-term been shown to reduce the risk of of dietary caffeine intake to protect zymes in the brain,” Dr. Arendash Alzheimer’s disease to a growing memory and language skills. Even- Alzheimer’s in mice that develop the against Alzheimer’s disease in a said. “It appears we have found a list of age-related diseases where tually, all aspects of intellect are disease. In a study just published highly controlled study in totally natural and very safe dietary caffeine or coffee appear to reduce lost. Alzheimer’s disease afflicts 4.5 on-line in the journal Neuroscience, Alzheimer’s mice where the only compound for most of us, namely the risk,” Dr. Arendash said. million Americans and costs the researchers at the Byrd Alzheimer’s variable that was different between caffeine that suppresses both of Long-term intake of caffeine U.S. economy $100 billion a year. Institute in Tampa, FL, are report- groups was whether caffeine was these enzymes. This is the most and/or coffee has been linked to re- Ten percent of people 65 or older ing that caffeine intake equivalent in their drinking water or not,” Dr. likely way that caffeine is protect- duced risk of type 2 diabetes, and half of those 85 or older are to five cups of coffee a day in hu- Gary Arendash, Ph.D, lead re- ing our mice against Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s disease, liver cirrhosis, victims of the disease. With the mans, protects Alzheimer’s mice searcher in the study, said. “We disease, although there are several liver cancer, suicide risk, and aging baby boomer generation, the against otherwise certain memory were surprised to find that other possible mechanisms.” colorectal cancer. By contrast, caf- number of Americans with impairment and reduces Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s mice given caffeine in The researchers began giving feine in sugared and diet soft drinks Alzheimer’s disease will more than pathology in their brains. their drinking water throughout Alzheimer’s mice caffeine in their did increase the risk of hyperten- double by 2050, and the costs to An earlier study in humans adult life performed much better drinking water at 4 months of age sion. society will balloon as well. hinted that caffeine was protective than Alzheimer’s mice not given and continued treatment through 9 “Aside from its rich source of Aside from consuming caf- against Alzheimer’s disease by caffeine and very similar to normal months of age – an age at which caffeine, coffee is the primary di- feine, Americans can take other pre- mice without the dis- beta-amyloid levels are rapidly in- etary source of antioxidants for cautions to decrease their risk for ease.” creasing in Alzheimer’s mice. Dur- Americans, which may be why Alzheimer’s or delay the disease’s Not only was the ing the final month of caffeine treat- drinking coffee does not seem to onset. These include: memory of Alzheimer’s ment, mice were tested in a variety increase risk of hypertension,” Dr. • Keeping cognitively active, exer- mice protected by the hu- of tasks involving learning, Arendash said. cising your brain man equivalent of five memory, and recognition. Across The study involved several • Eating a low-fat diet rich in anti- cups of coffee per day , multiple behavioral measures, the laboratories and universities col- oxidants but levels of an abnormal Alzheimer’s mice given caffeine laborating with the Byrd Institute. • Keeping weight, blood sugar, brain protein that causes performed much better than those Other collaborators in the study blood pressure and cholesterol lev- the disease were reduced. that been given normal drinking include Dr. Jun Tan, Ph.D, of the els in check. Even when the water. Long-term dietary caffeine researchers administered protected many aspects of cogni-

BUY or SELL ! caffeine to aged tion in these mice, not simply one N Alzheimer’s mice, that al- aspect. ready had high levels of For an 8-ounce serving, drip AVON Story Rd. beta-amyloid in their coffee typically contains 100 mg Railroad brains, caffeine intake re- caffeine, tea contains about 35 mg Training Center Tracks sulted in lower beta-amy- caffeine, and soft drinks contain 25 Rock loid levels. This finding mg caffeine. To attain the 500 mg 109 S. Story Rd. Ste F. Island suggests that even indi- caffeine per day equivalent in hu- Irving 75060 viduals who already have mans found to be protective in 972-871-2866 the disease could benefit Alzheimer’s mice, only five cups of the company for women or men The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 September 21, 2006 Page 9 OBITUARIES GERALDINE PATRICIA ALAN MICHAEL ZAVODNY daughters Ann Shafer and Sue Hart Paul Grabeel; and parents. Survi- CHARLES H. SCHREIBER (MONCKTON) SITTON Alan Michael and husband Chuck, all of Irving; vors include; son, Donald Rex Ford Charles H. Geraldine Zavodny, of granddaughter Susan Pigrenet and and wife Emmie of Lindale; daugh- Schreiber of Irv- Monckton Grand Prairie, husband Toy; and great grandson ter, Patricia Ann Grabeel of Irving; ing born Janu- Sitton passed passed away Chase Pigrenet. grandson, Mike Randall Ford of ary 24, 1950 in from this life on September 14, The family received friends Grand Prairie and granddaughter Dallas passed September 16, 2006. Thursday at the funeral home. Fu- Marilyn Stevens and husband away September 2006, after a He was neral services were held Sep. 22 at George of Grand Prairie; 4 great 17, 2006 at his lengthy illness. born October 9, Brown’s Memorial Chapel with grandchildren; 2 great-great grand- home after a She 1955 in Bedford, OH. He was em- Pastor James B. Shafer and Pastor children and 5 siblings. battle with can- was born in New York on March 4, ployed by the City of Irving. Tim Chapman officiating. Interment Visitation was Sep. 21 at the cer. He was a star running back at 1919 to Henry Elwood and Mary Survivors include his wife will follow at Oak Grove Memorial funeral home. Service was Sep. 22 MacArthur High School; and at Madeline Roe Monckton. Known Annette Zavodny of Grand Prairie; Gardens. at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Austin College, Sherman and was as Granny or Gerry to all that knew mother Sylvia Zavodny of Bedford, Home Chapel, Dr. Paul Gray offici- an avid outdoorsman. and loved her, she will be greatly OH; sons Brian Zavodny and Philip ANNA MAE FORD ating. Interment followed at Preceded in death by his fa- missed by friends and family. Zavodny, both of Grand Prairie; Anna Mae Ford, Southland Memorial Park in Grand ther Philip, he is survived by one She was preceded in death by brother Wayne Thomas Zavodny 95, a resident of Prairie. In lieu of flowers, memorial son Charles Philip Schreiber; her husband and companion, Will- of Bartlett, TN, and sister Michele Irving, died contributions may be made to: mother Gracie; brother Mike and iam Thomas Sitton in April, 1993. Fedico of Bedford, OH. September 20, Asperion Hospice, 2350 Airport long time companion June Johnston Survivors include sister, Ardinell Services were held Sep. 18 at 2006 in Irving. Freeway, Ste. 410, Bedford, TX and numerous cousins, nieces and Hill, of Irving, and daughters Rita Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Inter- Born 76022, 817-858-6800. Services un- nephews. Arnold of Fort Worth and Martha ment followed at DFW National Nov. 29, 1912 in der the direction of Donnelly’s Co- Memorial services were held Stanphill and husband Ray of Pilot Cemetery. Italy, TX to lonial Funeral Home. Sept. 21 at Brown’s Memorial Fu- Point, TX. She had four beloved Samuel Wesley Fielding and Vada neral Home Chapel with Pastor grandchildren: Thomas Arnold and WILLIAM W. RATCLIFF Etta Prentice. She and her husband HAZEL “FRANKIE” KENNEDY Roland Lindeman officiating. In lieu wife, Cindy, of Irving; Lynn William W. Ratcliff passed were pioneers in the Korn Dog Hazel “Frankie” Kennedy of of flowers, memorial donations may Stanphill and wife, Marygene of away on September 16, 2006. He was breading industry where they Irving born March 31, 1926 in be made to Good Shepherd San Antonio;Mary Cooper and born in Port Arthur, TX on Aug. 13, owned and operated a breading Dustin, Oklahoma passed away Lutheran Church 2620 W. husband, Tim of Irving, and Billy 1941. company for 40 years. She was September 19, 2006 in Irving. She is Grauwyler, Irving, TX 75061. Stanphill of Pilot Point. She was the Bill was preceded in death by dearly loved by all of her family and survived by husband Nealon proud great-grandmother to Amy his mother, Holly L. Ratcliff and fa- will be greatly missed. She was a Kennedy of Irving. HAZEL “FRANKIE” KENNEDY Arnold of Denton; Marissa and ther, Frank L. Ratcliff. He also was member of Calvary Temple of Irv- The family received friends Hazel “Frankie” Kennedy of Megan Cooper of Irving and preceded in death by step-mother ing. Sep. 21 at Brown’s Memorial Fu- Irving born March 31, 1926 in Zebulan, Milyna and Yleanna Edith Ratcliff. Bill’s stepson, She was preceded in death by neral Home. Graveside services Dustin, Oklahoma passed away Stanphill of San Antonio. Clayton Sully, Jr. passed away in husband Floyd Calvin Ford; grand- were held Sep. 22 at Oak Grove Me- September 19, 2006 in Irving. She is Gerry’s hobbies included cook- 1993. sons, Kevin Ray Grabeel and Ricky morial Gardens with Thomas Gray survived by husband Nealon ing, sewing, gardening and read- Bill worked for General Motors officiating. Kennedy of Irving. ing. In her younger years, she found Parts Division. One of Bill’s favor- The family received friends great pleasure in taking trips to the ite passions was being a reserve Sep. 21 at Brown’s Memorial Fu- gulf coast to fish with friends. In officer for Irving Police Department. neral Home. Graveside services recent years, she delighted in cook- He would live to see his daughter were held Sep. 22 at Oak Grove Me- ing for and entertaining friends at follow in his footsteps and become morial Gardens with Thomas Gray her home. Even in declining health a Dallas County Sheriff Deputy. His officiating. at the age of eighty-six, she still son-in-law is a Cedar Hill Police 606 West Airport Freeway – Irving, Texas 75062 took the time to prepare delicious Officer. BARRY SIMS candies and desserts during the Bill is survived by wife, Nancy Age 59, a 30 year resident of holiday season. After raising her Ratcliff; daughter Dawn Saldana (972) 579-1313 Irving, previously from Grand Prai- own two daughters, she and hus- and son-in-law Adrian Saldana. The www.donnellyscolonial.com rie, died September 16, 2006 in Dal- band, Tommy, raised two grandchil- pride of his life were all his grand- las. dren. She doted on all children and children: Chad Sully, Vanessa Sully, Born Oct. 14, 1949 in Dallas to seemed happiest when holding, Cameron Ratcliff, Troy Saldana, Serving Irving families since 1963 Hebron C. Sims and Stella Mae Gre- rocking and singing to babies. A Ryan and Lauren Saldana, Beau gory, he married Sandra Lee Sims life-long student of God’s Word, Atkinson, Louisa and Luis Olage. on Dec. 16, 1978 in Garland. she loved to discuss bible stories Bill will be remembered by the He was preceded in death by and events with others and enjoyed legacy he left in his character, life’s his wife, Sandra in 2004 and a sister participating in church activities. work, love of God and family. Till Sandra Boatman. Survivors include She was a member of the Beltline we all meet again and stroll together sister, Laqueta Rossman of Arling- Road Church of Christ. in Heaven, goodbye gentle giant. ton; step-daughters, Chrestina The family would like to thank Services were held Sep. 20 at Cook and husband Ray of Irving, VITAS Hospice group who helped Community of Hope UMC, Irving’s oldest funeral home and Vanessa McHahen and hus- care for her in her final days. Spe- Mansfield,TX. Memorials can be We Provide The Personal Touch band Gene of Dallas; stepsons, cial thanks go to Unda Bieringand made to Community of Hope Build- Thomas Horton of Irving and Vic- to Tom and Alex Hogue for the very ing Fund or to Trinity Hospice, David & Carla Davis, tor Matson and wife Jackie of special care, love and attention they 6850 Manhattan Blvd, Ste. 250, Ft. Owners & Licenced Funeral Directors Grapevine; step-grandchildren; as gave to Granny in her final days. Worth, TX 76120. Arrangements well as great and great-great nieces were made by Brown’s Memorial and nephews. Barry is also sur- CORA MAE TAYLOR Funeral Home. 129 S. O’Connor vived by his loving dog, Greta. Cora Mae Tay- Irving, TX 75060 972-259-7644 A memorial service will be held lor, of Irving, MICHAEL MORSE 12 noon Sep. 23 at Donnelly’s Co- passed away Michael Morse, lonial Funeral Home Chapel. Me- September 12, of Irving, pass- morial contributions are to be made 2006. ed away Sep- to the Food Bank at First Baptist She tember 16, 2006. Church Grand Prairie, 122 N E 2nd was born June He was ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. 7, 1947 in Valijo, born July 14, CA. Cora was a member of N. Irv- 1978 in Dallas. “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” CINDY LOUISE McGOWIN ing Baptist Church. He liked to Cindy Louise Preceded in death by her son travel and was an avid jogger and Church & Chapel Ser- McGowin Marvin Pogues, Sr. in 2001, survi- bicyclist. Michael was also an in- vices passed away vors include her husband Leroy ternational fashion model. September 18, Taylor of Irving; sons Kenneth Survivors include his mother Local, Out of Town 2006. She was Pogues, Sr. of California, Marcus Christine Morse, sister Danielle Services born June 26, Taylor of Erie, PA, Darrell Taylor of Morse, and niece Jaiden Lee, all of 1959 in Dallas. Erie, and Lorenzo Pogues, Sr. of Irving; father Gary Morse and wife & Burials Survi- California; daughters Carla King of Kendra of Whitesboro, TX; sister Memorials vors include her mother Marie Tol- Marshall, TX, Sharee Brown of Stephanie Morse; and brother ler; brothers James Sneed of Mes- Waskum, TX, and Carla Jethroe of Ronald Morse. Cremation quite and Johnny Sneed of Erie; brothers Joe Taylor, William A memorial service was held Memories Flowers Callisburg, TX; sisters Ann Pass of Taylor, III, Emory Taylor, and Sep. 19 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Dallas and Pam Grayson of Ft. Charles Taylor; and sister Catherine Worth; and numerous nieces and Taylor; 14 grandchildren, 4 great NELDA FAYE SHAFER 972-254-4242 nephews. grandchildren; and a host of nieces Nelda Faye Shafer, of Irving A graveside service was held and nephews. passed away September 17, 2006. Ben F. [email protected] Sep. 21 at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- Funeral services were held She was born Aug. 12, 1921 in Gar- dens with Minister Kenny Sep. 16 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. land. BROWN’S MEMORIAL Hodgekiss officiating. Arrange- Interment followed at Skyvue Me- Preceded in death by her hus- ments were made by Brown’s Me- morial Gardens, Mansfield. band Johnnie P. Shafer, she is sur- FUNERAL HOME morial Funeral Home. vived by son James R. Shafer, Brown Family Owned and Operated. Page 10 September 21, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler

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schoolchildren learn, / Those to whom evil is Fleming finally decided to try his hand at done / Do evil in return.” writing and was intrigued by the idea of se- cret agents. And where did the name “James Those who study such things say that Bond” come from? Fleming named his pro- the average American consumes 24 gallons tagonist after the author of a book on bird- of bottled water every year. watching.

By Samantha Weaver Bing Crosby, Diane Sawyer and Jules The word “camera” comes from the Statistically speaking, park rangers have Verne all attended law school, but none of phrase “camera obscura,” which simply the most dangerous job in American law en- them earned law degrees. means “dark room” in Latin. forcement. A ranger is 13 times more likely to Thought for the Day be injured or killed while on the job than a British novelist Ian Fleming achieved “With money in your pocket, you are wise, drug-enforcement officer. great success and widespread fame as the and you are handsome, and you sing well creator of James Bond. Writing wasn’t one too.” — Jewish proverb If you travel to the Pantanal region of of his original aspirations, though; he wanted (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. Brazil, you might get a chance to see otters. to be a diplomat. Un- Be prepared, though — the otters here can fortunately, he failed grow to 6 feet in length and weigh up to 70 the Foreign Office pounds. exam. He ended up working in British in- Practically everyone in this country — telligence during and many others, I’m sure — grew up hear- World War II, then ing the Golden Rule quite frequently: “Do moved to Jamaica to unto others as you would have them do unto spend his time gam- you.” Poet W.H. Auden, though, had his own bling, fishing and take on it: “I and the public know / What all watching birds. Irving Rambler Marketcenter

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