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●● IrvingIrving ● PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION on any interior paint job SAVE 25% over $1000 Not valid with any other o er. Expires 1/31/13 972-745-1888 RamblerRamblerRambler January 19, 2013 50¢ Council considers changing food/alcohol sales ratio for restaurants By Amanda Casanova in restaurants in north Irving, but to 30/70. Those areas would be able to petition City’s image and also create an envi- The Irving City Council capped a keep the ratio restricted in south “From an economic develop- the Council for higher alcohol limits. ronment for bars “on every corner.” lengthy and divisive public discussion Irving. ment standpoint, we need more “It’s obvious if we’re going to Supporters, however, said on Jan. 10 about changing the alcohol “I don’t think there’s a one size destination type development,” Chris come up with a solution, it needs to changing the ratio would pump laws in restaurants with a proposal fits all plan,” Mayor Beth Van Duyne Wallace, president of the Chamber of be thought out,” Van Duyne said. more money into the City by bringing that would set different rules for dif- said. Commerce, said at the meeting. “We have a tremendous amount of in high-end restaurants that would ferent neighborhoods. The current City ordinance sets Under the proposal, the City people on both sides who are telling favor the changed ratio. Without After hearing more than two a ratio of 60/40 for food/alcohol would still have the 60/40 law except us opposite things. I think this is a the change, the City is poised to lose hours of public comment, the Council beverage sales at restaurants, but the for in five areas: Las Colinas, Valley good solution.” business. finally agreed after midnight to post- Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber Ranch, the Highway 183 overlay Opponents of changing the ratio “We are bleeding tax dollars,” pone the vote and consider relaxing of Commerce and area businesses district, the Highway 161 overlay dis- said at the meeting that a relaxed Council member Rose Cannaday the ratio on alcoholic beverage sales have asked that the ratio be changed trict and the Urban Business district. ratio could negatively impact the See RESTAURANTS, Page 5

Young problem solvers School Board approves Coppell team IISD annex renovation By Amanda Casanova a choice that brings the total project wins award at The Irving Independent School cost to $905,221. The other option for District Board of Trustees voted the board was to use modular walls, Lego Robotics on Jan. 14 to spend more than which can be moved around, but pro- $900,000 to renovate the adminis- vide less privacy. The second option tration annex building. would have cost about $100,000 less. Tournament The administration annex build- The renovation would take ing houses services for homeless and about six months. By Sissy Courtney pregnant parenting students as well “There have been many times Team Smileyface, sixth and seventh as adult education programs, but the we’ve moved people for a short graders from Coppell Middle School aging facility is cramped and in need amount of time,” Board President North, won the Strategy and Innovation of updates, trustees said. Ronda Huffstetler said. “We’re Award at the 5th annual North Texas The board voted 4-2 for the ren- talking about safety updates, ADA FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Champion- ovation to the building. Only trustees updates. This building is going to ship Robotics Tournament Jan. 12, at the Steven Jones and Gail Condor Wells have to be renovated and updated Hockaday School in Dallas where they voted against. to accommodate our programs. The competed with 54 other teams. North Photo by Sissy Courtney “I can’t support spending money is there to do it.” Texas FLL started with 202 teams, but the Alex Wu and Renzo Teruya set up their robot $900,000 for a building that is To pay for the renovations, the others were eliminated in previous events. (below) before the Championship Robotics functional,” Jones said. “Yes, it could district is using money generated One segment of the competition in- Tournament presented by the Perot Museum at be nicer, but it is working fine. I just from the sale of school buses to Dal- volved a robot designed by the group that Hockaday School in Dallas. can’t justify spending that kind of las County. could complete designated tasks. money on this building.” The board will consider hiring “It is supposed to do missions on the The board decided to renovate a contractor for the work at a later boards such as quilts, pushing the dog, a the building with permanent walls, meeting. ball game and bowling,” Smileyface team member Alex Wu said. The other segment of the competition Councilman Santoscoy required the team to design an innovative product to help senior citizens improve will not seek re-election their lives. “The theme of the tournament is Se- By Amanda Casanova ated the support of the staff. We have nior Solutions,” said parent coach Vivien Council member Roy Santoscoy a wonderful staff. Moore. “What particularly interested announced at the Jan. 10 Council “I’m appreciative of my fellow them was fall prevention, because they meeting that he would not seek re- Council members and the citizens learned that over a million seniors fall election of his Council seat in May’s of Irving. It’s been amazing to make each year and that there are thousands election. some friendships. I have the desire to of fall related deaths each year. As they “I have been very privileged to one day do this again, but my kids are were looking into how to prevent seniors serve on the City Council for the last at an age where that window is clos- See LEGO TOURNAMENT, Page 2 three years,” Santoscoy said. “I’ve ing, and I want to make sure that I enjoyed it greatly and have appreci- See COUNCIL RACE, Page 9 Up and coming WE CARE ABOUT YOU star to shine in & YOUR FAMILY Houston début 972-253-4200 IRVING TEXAS IRVING PERIODICALS

POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE By Jess Paniszczyn PERMIT #024981 PERMIT Born and raised in Irving, Karis www.mscitx.com Office Hours: Nichole Danish, the little girl with Courtesy Photo the big voice, is preparing to début Originally from Irving, Karis Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM in her most important role to date Nichole Danish will portray After Hours Clinic: Lab & Radiology: No appointment necessary as Phoebe Saint-Anne in the play Phoebe Saint-Anne in the Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Hit-Lit. Mon-Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM Not available for After Hours Clinic play Hit-Lit written by Robert Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM The daughter of John and Debo- Wuhl. rah Danish, Karis graduated from Main Location: Nimitz High School in May 2000. the Wheaton College Conservatory, 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 75061 While attending Nimitz, she was she was in a performance of ‘Into the Other Locations: selected as a member of the Texas Woods’, and that is when she decided Baylor MOBI: All-State Choir as Soprano II. she would rather sing in Broadway 2001 N. MacArthur Blvd. #425 “Karis was always selected to be musical type things.” Valdez Clinic: Las Colinas:

The Irving Rambler Box 177731 P.O. Irving, TX 75017 in these choirs when she would go After finishing her education, 3501 N. MacArthur Blvd #400 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #250 to summer camp,” Mr. Danish said. Karis decided to move to New York Tuscan Cardiovascular Center: OB/GYN: “But when she went to Nimitz High to pursue her career. 701 Tuscan Dr #205 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #255 School, she joined the choir, and “Her mother and I are very suddenly we found out that she had proud of her dedication, persistence a remarkable voice. I flew her out to and commitment to this goal she has a voice instructor in Alabama. After- been working toward,” Danish said. wards he said, ‘Imagine having all the “A lot of people think we must sup- equipment of a Stradivarius violin. port her in Manhattan, because it is

Irving Rambler $0.50 Now, can she learn how to use it?’ such an expensive place to live. But “She was on the Opera track we do not. She knows this is some- for two years at TCU. But she wasn’t thing she is going to have to be able happy performing in foreign lan- to function in if she wants to sing as guages. While she was studying at See DANISH, Page 7

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Flowers Foods signs agreements to acquire Home Internet IRVING SUNRISE access provided ROTARY certain Hostess Bread brands and bakeries to Irving ISD families Flowers Foods, Inc. recently brands and expect to select additional quality baked foods at a good value As part of a $125,000 announced it has signed two asset stalking horse bidders as soon as through existing and new retail and grant from the Texas Educa- purchase agreements with Hostess reasonably practicable.” foodservice customers.” tion Agency, the Irving ISD August 9 Sandra Forster Brands, Inc. as the “stalking horse The transactions are subject Based on the current bid price, technology department will be Rotary District Governor bidder” for certain Hostess assets. to a court-approved bankruptcy Flowers Foods would expect the giving away wireless hotspots August 16 Billy D Hines One of the agreements provides for process being initiated by Hostess. transactions to be accretive to earn- called” MiFi’s” to qualifying The History of NorthPark the purchase by Flowers of the Won- If Flowers’ “stalking horse” bids are ings in 2013. Flowers Foods plans to families who do not have inter- Center net access. Join us der, Nature’s Pride, Merita, Home approved by the bankruptcy court, finance the transactions through a mix for great speakers Pride and Butternut bread brands; the bids would then be subject to a of available cash on hand and debt. Through the TEA’s Tech- nology Lending Program, Nim- every week! August 23 The Margaret Hunt 20 bakeries; and approximately 38 competitive auction process to be Headquartered in Thomas- Hill Bridge and Dallas' Trinity depots for a purchase price of $360 held several weeks from now. The ville, GA, Flowers Foods, Inc. is the itz High School students began We are always seeking million. The other agreement pro- company would expect to close the second-largest producer and mar- picking up their MiFi’s, Jan. 17 new individuals who want River Project vides for the purchase by Flowers of transactions shortly following court keter of packaged bakery foods for in the school Library. to make a di erence August 30 TBA the Beefsteak brand for $30 million. approval if it is selected as the win- retail and foodservice customers in The district has about 300 in their community. e Irving-Las Colinas Rotary The Hostess Brands’s remaining ning bidder. The transactions also the United States with annual sales Mifi units to give out and will MEETINGS Club meets every ursday at bread brands, as well as its snack cake are subject to regulatory clearance. of more than $3 billion. Flowers plan future distribution dates 7 a.m. Thursda y mornings Noon at the Las Colinas Country business, will be sold separately. The Flowers Foods has previously operates 44 bakeries that produce a at the other highs schools. Las Colinas Country Club Club, and we welcome guests. We transaction does not include facilities stated its interest in acquiring certain wide range of bakery products. These Source: Irving ISD 4400 N.O'Connor Blvd are always seeking new individuals Irving, Texas 75062 or additional assets. Hostess assets should they become products currently are sold through who want to make a di erence in “We are pleased with the Flow- available. a direct-store-delivery network with their community. ers offers and look forward to a robust “This agreement is consistent access to more than 70 percent of the auction process that will allow these with Flowers Foods’ long-term U.S. population in the East, South, iconic brands to continue and to growth objectives to reach signifi- and Southwest as well as in certain maximize value for all of the Com- cantly more of the U.S. population markets in California. Select Flowers pany’s stakeholders,” said Hostess with its fresh breads, buns, and rolls,” products are sold nationwide through Chairman and Chief Executive Of- said George E. Deese, chairman customers’ delivery systems. Among ficer Gregory F. Rayburn. “We also and chief executive officer of Flow- the company’s top brands are Na- continue to negotiate with parties ers Foods. “We believe these assets ture’s Own and Tastykake. interested in purchasing our snack would enhance our ability, over time, Source: Flowers Foods, Inc., Hostess cake business and remaining bread to provide more U.S. consumers with Brands Inc.

Photo by Jason Janik / Perot Museum At the 5th annual North Texas FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Championship Robotics Tournament, Team Smileyface from Coppell Middle School North wins the Strategy and Innovation Award presented by Vickie Yakunin of Time Warner Cable, supporting sponsor, Sat., Jan. 12, at The Hockaday School in Dallas.

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One of the country’s largest cities, Irving ranks among best run The City of Irving ranks among the top of the list of the best run cit- ies in the United States according to 24/7 Wall St., a popular financial news source. In applauding Irving, the City was recognized for having a double AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services, as well as having low unemployment and violent crime rates. “Irving has become a lone star model of fiscal achievement,” said Irving City Manager Tommy Gon- zalez. “When great news like this spreads across the financial online networks, it certainly helps support our economic development and re- location efforts.” Source: City of Irving Photo by Alice Canham Little divas, Gracie Martin, Karizma Ritchie and Liberty Kelly are gearing up for a record breaking year of selling Girl Scout Cookies. Limit ONE Young divas learn the ropes selling Girl Scout Cookies Per Customer By Alice Canham seven, wears her pride on her badge. through Cadet, Amanda agreed to So how do customers find the (Single or Double) To be a Diva – an honest-to “This badge is for selling over step up. cookies they need? There’s an app for Hot Fudge Sundae Do-Si-Do Diva – is awesome. Just 800 boxes last year,” Gracie ex- “These girls with me today are all that. You can load ‘Cookie Finder’ to ask Daisy Scout Liberty Kelly, age plained. “I also got a badge for riding Daisies,” she continued. “We also have your smart phone to learn where the or Carmel Sundae six, who earned that status last year a horse. And for making friends.” two younger girls in our troop, and a girls will be conducting sales. by selling over 1,000 boxes of Girl Most Daisy Scouts have some couple that are Brownies this year. And that’s not the only 21st Scout Cookies. incentive in mind when they are “Last year we did very well in Century twist for this organization “You would get to stay in a hotel making a sale. As they get older they cookie sales. We had girls range from that celebrated its 100th anniversary % with a swimming pool and lots of can choose to switch to a cash option. 125 boxes to over 1,000 each. Our last year. Cookie Club websites allow OFF stuff to do,” Liberty said. “I got to take “But at this age, they’re still troop sold an average of about 680 girls in the Northeast Texas area to 20with this Coupon my parents to Great Wolf Lodge. We happy to get the stuffed puppies and boxes per girl.” organize their goals, their sales and got to do whatever we wanted and to so forth,” Amanda Kelly added. She is Scouts still go door to door, and their outreach, such as an email Good from eat dinner there. We got dessert in Liberty’s mother and for the last two their parents help out by selling to blast to enlist the support of friends Jan. 21st - 26th, 2013 our room!” years, she’s been the Troop Leader coworkers. Each troop will also ar- and family. For Karizma Ritchie, age seven, for Girl Scout Troop 4647. range to sell their wares at stores such But what’s the real secret to sell- Big State Drug it’s all about The Limo. She intends to “We met two years ago about as Kroger, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Tom ing cookies? Just ask the Diva: 100 E. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060 sell enough cookies this year to meet starting a troop, and they needed Thumb, Walgreen’s and Cici’s Pizza. “Be cute and stuff,” Liberty said. the boys in the pop group One Direc- some more leaders,” Amanda Kelly “We did about 17 or 18 booth “And always say thank you.” 972.254.1521 tion at a specially-arranged party. explained. With a background in sales last year,” Amanda said. “The Learn more at www.gsnetx.org. Fellow Daisy Gracie Martin, also Scouting that took her from Brownie girls really worked hard.” LETTER TO THE EDITOR $69* D.I.V.O.R.C.E CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW Editor: a farm to market road of 1925. 60/40 percent rule on alcohol in ● DWI / Suspended License ● Divorce / Annulment Vice is not the correct way to We were then led to believe if restaurants are either naïve or will ● All Warrants ● Child Support / Paternity ● grow a community or fund a city. the City of Irving builds a convention have their pockets lined at the end ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification ● Restraining Order ● Let us learn from the past. The center we would be in high cotton. of the day. Occupational License ● Protective Order ● State of Texas sold us on the idea The truth is, the convention center George Wilson Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption of lots of money for our schools by is not and will not be able to pay for ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● Domestic Violence selling a lottery. Now we have under itself. That has led to high grass in Send us your comments Easy Payment Plans Open Saturdays funded school districts laying off city parks and medians. If that was Juvenile Cases The Irving Rambler ac- and Sundays teachers from overcrowded class not enough, the business leaders in cepts your input, letters, com- Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe Child Protective rooms. In the 1980’s the business Irving stated that if beer and wine ments – good as well as bad, 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy Services/CPS 1420 N. Cooper St., #112 #409, Dallas 75207 Arlington, TX 76010 leaders of Irving convinced us if we were sold in stores we would have and opinions. allowed liquor to be sold in restau- utopia and of course and abundance If you would like to see 214-638-5930 Se Habla Espanol 817-277-0196 rants we would be overrun with high of tax revenue; of course what we your ideas in print, please email quality establishments. Well we got have is a City Government unable to them to irving@irvingrambler. com or mail them to: The Ir- 866-446-1400 Bennigans and Fridays, however, fund cost of living adjustments for its *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case, if you qualify. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. ving Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, where are they now? What we do retired employees. Irving, Texas 75017 have is about 75 miles of roads that Let’s not be fooled again, the Re: Letters to the Editor are called paved but are rougher than only ones who want to change the COMMUNITY CALENDAR n January 19 at 10 a.m. prizes and a chocolate party station. of nature. Hikers are invited to chal- PowerPoint for kids Located at the Irving East Branch lenge their skills in spotting signs Children, grades 3 through 8, are in- Library, 440 S. Nursery Road. Call of animal life and sharpening other THE LAST STAND R LES MISERABLES PG13 vited to learn introductory computer 972-721-3722 for more information. senses. Registration is required for 1:55 4:45 7:25 10:00 12:30 3:55 8:00 and software skills at 10 a.m. at the n January 22 at 11 a.m. each participant. Call 972-742-2296 * BROKEN CITY R PARENTAL GUIDANCE PG Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Reach Up! with Lynn Moon for more information. 12:40 3:35 7:15 10:15 1:10 3:45 7:15 9:50 Seating is limited and available on a Enjoy a dance-based movement pro- n Registration required for Leadership # MAMA PG13 DJANGO UNCHAINED R first come, first serve basis. Please gram, for children ages 5 through 12, Coppell 1:50 4:55 7:20 10:05 12:45 4:15 7:45 arrive ten minutes prior to class time. led by Lynn Moon, a certified dance Leadership Coppell is accepting SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK R JACK REACHER PG13 For more information, call 972-721- therapist. Using music and brightly applications. The program design 1:05 4:05 6:55 9:45 1:00 3:55 6:50 9:45 2458. colored sensorimotor props includ- brings civic-minded individuals * GANGSTER SQUAD R THIS IS 40 R n January 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ing scarves, stretch bands, wands together in a forum that encourages 1:35 4:30 7:15 9:55 7:10 10:10 Soil Love Class and body sacks; Moon will guide learning, questioning and planning. * ZERO DARK THIRTY R WRECK IT RALPH PG Keep Coppell Beautiful will be host- children through a story-based series Six, full day sessions are scheduled to 12:20 3:40 7:00 10:20 12:50 4:00 ing classes on healthy soil and com- of movement exercises, dance and begin Feb. 7.This training program A HAUNTED HOUSE R LIFE OF PI - 2D PG posting for your garden at the Fire children’s yoga. Space is limited and includes information about the back- 12:35 2:45 5:00 7:40 10:05 12:55 3:50 6:45 9:40 Station Training Room, 133 Parkway registration is encouraged. Offered as bone of how Coppell operates. # - No Passes * - Fully Restricted Blvd. Soil Love will be taught and part of Irving Public Library’s Reach Class size is limited to 20 participants Composting Basics will immediately Out initiative. Programs are designed and applications are taken on a first- Tickets on sale NOW! Online or at the Theater follow. Soil Love will cover the fea- for individuals with special needs come, first-served basis. Tuition for tures of ideal soil, how to organically and their peers. Located at the East the program is $150 per person. develop and maintain those features, Branch Library, 401 S. Nursery Road. Applications are available at Town best time to upgrade your soil, as well n January 23 from 10 a.m. to Noon Center, 255 Parkway Blvd., and may as many other details vital to creating “Good Grief” workshop also be downloaded from the City’s Why wait in lines? healthy soil. This is the time of year The Visiting Nurse Association is of- website at http://coppelltx.gov. PURCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com to test and make amendments to fering a free grief recovery workshop your soil in order to ensure success- called “Good Grief” for adults who ful spring blooms. Classes are free have experienced the loss of a loved to the public and registration is not one. Workshop topics will include Constance Q. Zhou, MD required. For more information call myths about grief, common grief re- Jen at 972-462-5191. actions, and ways to cope. The work- Specialist in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery n shop will be held at VNA’s Patrick and January 19 at 2:30 p.m. ✦ Kids Only Book Club Beatrice Haggerty Center, located on Medical Degree in Otolaryngology from University of Texas Children in grades 3 through 6 can 1440 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. Southwestern Medical School, 2006 enjoy fun activities and discus- There is no cost to attend the “Good ✦ sion based on the “Junie B. Jones” Grief” workshop, but reservations Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center series by Barbara Parks. The Kids are requested and can be made by ✦ Joined the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving, October 2011 contacting Sue Rafferty, bereavement Only Book Club meets on the third ✦ Saturday of the month. Located at coordinator with the Visiting Nurse Bilingual: English and Chinese the Irving Central Library, 801 W. Association, at 214-689-2922. Irving Blvd n January 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. n January 21 at 2:30 p.m. Hike on Campion Trail Call today to schedule My Weird School Party Explore the nighttime worlds of Celebrate the “My Weird School” animals of Campion Trail with na- an appointment! 972-253-4280 book series with fun, hands-on sci- tive species experts and learn more 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 225, Irving, TX 75061 ence, language arts games, crafts, about the sights, smells and sounds Page 4 January 19, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com MEMORIAL OBITUARIES Kenneth Walker Hearn

Cassidy Jackson; sisters, Starr Goforth NOTICES On Saturday at 1:40 PM, Mr. Charley Wayne Clarkston and Jeannie Nolan; step brother, Kenneth Walker Hearn, born on On January 9th, 2013, the Lord Jonathan Sladish; and step sister, Arrangements by Dec. 24, 1935 died at the age of 77 called an Angel Home. Charley Wayne Tiffany Sladish. Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, from a long illness as a result of his Clarkston was born to Robert V. 972-254-4242 esophagus exploding in 2005. Only and Leona B. Henry Grady May, Jr. (Dee) Frances Merrilyn Normand, 82 one out of nine people who have this August 12, 1930 – January 10, 2013 Clarkston on Henry Grady May, Jr. (Dee) went happen even live after the surgery Victor Fagan, 101 July 6th, 1939 home to be with the Lord on January July 17, 1911 – January 10, 2013 but he lived for 7 more years. His in Corsicana, 10, 2013. Grady was born in Caddo Martha Aurelia Murray Dabbs, 96 last few years were a struggle just to Texas. He later Mills, Texas March 22, 1916 – January 11, 2013 breathe because he lived with a hole lived in Irving, on January 7, Deborah Lynn Dunlap, 48 in his esophagus and COPD. He was Texas. Charley 1920. He served February 10, 1964 – January 13, 2013 a giant in the Irving/ Grand/Prairie was a gentle and in the United Community of Bear Creek. He is one kind man who States Navy Arrangements made by of the Founders of the Bear Creek is loved by all who knew him. He was during World Chism-Smith Funeral Home, Development Corporation and of 972-259-7644 always willing to sit, visit and pray War II. While in the oldest Black non-profit in Irving, Dorothy Lawrence, 86 for/with anyone. Charley loved “his” the service, he June 20, 1926 - January 13, 2013 namely, the West Irving Improve- Texas Rangers and Longhorns. We met Jerry Dale Karen Erwin, 66 ment Association, (WIIA)., founded all have a very special Angel pulling Lucas, and they were married by his May 27, 1946 - January 11, 2013 in 1964 and located at 3901 Jackson for us all now. Charley is survived by Father at the First Methodist Church Judy Weatherbee, 65 Street across the street from J. O two brothers, Bob and Bill Clarkston of Irving in 1944. When the war ended, September 7, 1947 - January 11, 2013 Davis Elementary School. The Yel- and sister Millie Green, sister-in-laws Grady and Jerry lived and raised their J. Murriel Hill, Jr., 57 low Building as all the Blacks call it, of the Irving Jaycees. He along with Louise and Keli and numerous nieces five sons in Irving. During that time, September 23, 1955 - January 14, 2013 would not be there if it were not for Ruth Paine, the landlord of Henry and nephews. A graveside going home Grady worked at Dallas Power & Light Andy M. Caster, 58 the work of Mr. Hearn. Mr. Hearn led Lee Oswalt, helped to found the first December 21, 1954 - January 17, 2013 celebration of Charley’s life will be held and he and Jerry started a chicken and funded the effort to save the West Montessori School in Irving back in Melanie Stephens, 44 on Saturday, January 19th at 11:00 am farm called “Real Fowl Eggs” which December 4, 1968 - January 15, 2013 Irving Improvement Association land 1964. He assisted in the campaign at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in housed 10,000 chickens. In 1964, when Greater Headstart of Dallas in the early sixties to get Blacks the Irving. From a blessed and grateful they began selling travel trailers as a Arrangements made by attempted to take the land from the right to use the Irving Public Librar- family, we love you Uncle. Until we side business but that business grew Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, WIIA The baseball field right beside ies. Mr. Kenneth Walker Hearn was see you again, you will be missed. Ar- so large that they gave up the chicken 972-579-1313 the Yellow Building that butts up to a hero, a mentor, a friend, a father rangements made by Brown’s Memo- farm in lieu of operating May Trailer James (J P) Wheless the Jackie Townsell Heritage Park figure, a minature Martin Luther rial Funeral Home. Sales. Besides traveling, he enjoyed June 28, 1923 – January 9, 2013 is named The Sott-Hearn Field. It is King to so many and one of the largest jogging, playing dominoes and 42, Rev. Charles Victor Denman named after Mr. Hearn. Mr. Hearn landowners in the Black Community March 20, 1913 – January 9, 2013 Floyd Eugene Dixon antique bottle collecting and search- was one of the first Black members of Bear Creek. Dr. George W. Sibley Floyd Eugene Dixon was born ing for “buried treasures” with his August 8, 1922 – January 12, 2013 in Chesterfield Pennsylvania, to Zella metal detector. In 2000, Grady and Knepp Dixon and Eugene William Jerry moved to Glen Rose, Texas Dixon. Mr. where Grady took up residence at Oak #316, 8001 Mustang Dr., Irving, TX Dixon was born Dale Park and Jerry was placed in the 75063. March 12, 1930 Alzheimer unit at Glen Rose Medi- and passed cal Center. While living at the Park, Hilda Klingbeil Ricker away January Grady visited Jerry every day until her Hilda Klingbeil Ricker went to be 16, 2013. He passing. He performed trailer repairs with her Lord on January 11, 2013, at came from a and warranty work, was active at the the age of 97. Hilda was born the 8th very large fami- Senior Center and enjoyed being a of 12 children, ly of 13 children. volunteer helper during many of the in Priddy, Mills He was the 11th born in his family. His Park’s events like the Blue Grass Fes- County, Texas, first wife, Betty Jane Dixon preceded tival. Grady was preceded in death by on March 1, him and he married Ruth McKinley his wife, Jerry, his parents, Henry and 1915, to Johann Traditional Funeral Service includes: embalming, casket, Dixon, she also preceded him. Oth- Edith May and sister, Novetta Ahearn. (John) and visitation and funeral. $3,995 ers who preceded him include, his He is survived by his brother, James L. Amelia Sauder parents; daughter, Kathleen McKinley May, his five sons, Henry Grady May Klingbeil. She Edwards; granddaughter, Candace III, Phillip Charles May and wife Betty, was baptized at Smith; Brothers and Sisters, Velda Martin Bradley May, Clinton Ryan the Zion Lutheran Church, in Priddy Dixon, Carmel Greenawalt, Kathryn May and wife Vicki and Jere Walker and was confirmed in the Round Williams, Alverta Vallalla, Virginia May. Also surviving him are thirteen Grove Lutheran Church, in Coppell, ● Pre-Need plans from other funeral homes honored Fravel, William Dixon, Russell Dix- grandchildren, thirteen great-grand- Texas. She was a 55-year member of on, Veranon Dixon, Grace Dunlap, children, 11 nieces and nephews as well Kirkwood United Methodist Church Beatrice Smith and Charles Dixon. as a host of friends. Funeral services in Irving. A 92-year resident of the Ir- He has only one surviving brother were held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, Janu- ving area, she was active in the Estelle and sister-in-law, Richard “Dick” and ary 15, 2013 at Plymouth Park Baptist Historical Society and a contributor to Demeris Dixon. He has a son, Steve Church in Irving. Burial followed at the Irving Archives. Hilda attended Dixon, three step children, John Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Ir- lower school at the Estelle School Michael McKinley, Diana McKinley ving. Grady was greatly loved and will in the old Estelle Community near Smith and husband Joe Smith, and be sorely missed. Arrangements made Irving. She had a perfect attendance Kenneth Patrick McKinley. He has by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. record and was double-promoted Chism-Smith Funeral Home four granddaughters, Holly Dixon, twice. She went on to attend upper Heather Smith, Elizabeth Stockert and Lillian Estelle Mingus school at Irving High School, where & Cremation Service Cortni McKinley and five grandsons, Lillian Estelle Mingus, of Irving, she also had perfect attendance, ex- Brian Elliot Carter, Ken McKinley Jr., passed away Sunday, January 13, cellent grades and graduated in 1929, Joshua McKinley, Taylor “Tanner” 2013. She was born November 8, at the age of 15. After graduation, she Basic Direct Cremation McKinley, and Jordan McKinley, Also 1912 in Gentry’s attended business school in Dallas. In had numerous nieces and nephews Mill, Texas. She 1934, during the heart of The Great $795 and great-grandchildren. He cher- was a longtime Depression, she married a former high ished his family so much! He loved member of Ma- school classmate, Roy Clifford Ricker. Family owned and operated his family very much and was always cArthur Blvd. They were married 71 years. Survivors 403 South Britain there to help. The highlight of his week Baptist Church include a sister, Pauline Mong, of Dal- Preferred Lifelegacy Provider Irving, Texas was watching the ballgames with Joe in Irving. At her las; a daughter, Norma Stewart, of on weekends. I know he is enjoying 100th birthday Franklin; a son and daughter-in-law, chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 being with all of his loved ones that are celebration, she Roy (Rick) and Patti Ricker, of Boerne; in Heaven waiting for him. Graveside received Gov. Perry’s Yellow Rose of a grandson and his wife, Bernie (Bo) services will be held at New Salem Texas Award, the U.S. House of Repre- and Sarah Stewart of Austin; a grand- Cemetery in New Salem, Texas, Sat- sentatives’ Congressional Resolution daughter, Cassidy Anne Ricker; and urday January 19, 2013 at 2:00p.m. Award, and the Texas House of Rep- numerous nieces and nephews. Hilda with Pastor David Butler officiating resentatives’ Celebratory Recognition was preceded in death by her parents; under the direction of Rader Funeral Award. Lillian’s husband of 54 years, her husband of 71 years, Roy Clifford Home of Henderson. In lieu of flowers, Silvester O. Mingus, died in 1985. She Ricker, Sr.; six brothers—Martin, please make a contribution to a charity is survived by her sons Grady A. Min- Leonard, Alfred, Edmund, Walter and of your choice or The Hospice of East gus of Odessa, and C.O. Mingus and a Baby Boy; four sisters—Marta Sch- Texas, 4111 University Blvd • Tyler, wife Becky of Oadessa; and daughter ramm, Hanna Johnson, Lydia Drew Founder Continuing TX 75701. A memorial guestbook may Rosa Mingus Gordon and husband and Louise Thompson; nieces, Hilda be signed online at www.raderfh.com Ken of Irving; 9 grandchildren; 19 Johnson Aldrich, Darlene Klingbeil great grandchildren; and 5 great-great Ceilley and Carolyn Klingbeil; and The Tradition Richard Lee Kauffman grandchildren. Funeral services were nephew, Gary Klingbeil. Hilda had “The Right Choice Richard Lee Kauffman, 46 of Ir- held at 11 AM Thursday, January 17, been a decorator with W. A. Green’s ving, passed away Sunday January 13, 2013 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Dept. Store in Dallas, for nine years, for Over 54 Years.” 2013. Visitation is from 2:00 – 3:00 Rev. Peter McNabb and Rev. Darrin and a Dept. Manager with the Irving PM Saturday, January 26, 2013 with Mechling officiating. The family re- J. C. Penney’s Dept. Store, where she Memorial Service at 3:00 PM at Aria ceived friends 6-8 PM Wednesday at was employed for 23 years and was 972-254-4242 Memorial Chapel, 1820 N. Belt Line the funeral home. Graveside services presented with an award by James www.brownmem.com Road, Irving, 972-607-4400. Richard were held at 1 PM Friday, January 18, Cash Penney, himself. Subsequent to Ben F. Brown was born October 30, 1966 in Athens, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in her retirement, she was able to become Texas. Survived by his wife of 14 years, Odessa. more active in her church and she Jennifer Kauffman; son, Ryan Kauff- Memorial donations may be and Roy enjoyed traveling with the Director in Charge Gary Westerman man; daughter, Ravyn Kauffman; par- made to MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Bluebonnet R.V. Club of Dallas and ents, Freddy & Maritta Jackson and Church Building Fund or MacArthur visiting their children, grandchildren Owned and Operated by Robert & LaVon Kauffman; brother, Blvd. Baptist Church Boy Scout Troop Continued on next page Jeanne Brown & The Brown Family

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Continued from previous page LEGAL NOTICES and other relatives. Hilda was loved REPORTER WANTED and admired by all who knew her. She The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will receive sealed responses in the Purchas- The Rambler NewsPapers has a general assignment had a reputation of being very positive, ing Division, 1st floor, 845 W. Irving Blvd, until the date and time below and reporter opening. We are seeking a versatile, experienced self-motivated, honest, confident and will open responses at the same location for the following item: cheerful, with a can-do attitude, high 1. ITB #053M-13F Library Books and AV Materials reporter who enjoys gathering information on newsworthy character and sense of humor. She with Electronic Ordering Interface events and can write, produce and present fair, accurate had a true servant’s-heart and was Due Date: 1/30/13 @ 10 a.m. and unbiased news stories about the people, events and always hospitable and concerned with 2. ITB #040D-13F Water Meter Reconstruction Section IV businesses in the community as assigned. the well-being of others, over herself. Due Date: 2/1/13 @ 3:30 p.m. Funeral services were held at Kirk- Pre-Bid: 1/28/13 @ 3:30 p.m. We are looking for a self-starter with ideas and the wood United Methodist Church at 2 Responses must be received in a sealed envelope with solicitation number drive to get them done. Individuals must be able to type, pm, on Friday, January 18. Committal and due date on the envelope. Late responses cannot be accepted. In- use a computer and be able to read, write and speak services will be held at DFW National formation may be found at www.cityofirving.org click Departments/ English. Successful candidate will have a commitment to Cemetery in Dallas on Tuesday, Janu- Purchasing. ary 22, at 2:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, Phone: 972-721-2631 quality; good organization and time management skills; anyone wishing to make a memorial in and knowledge of the Internet. Must be motivated, creative Hilda’s name may send it to Kirkwood and collaborative; able to take direction but also exhibit United Methodist Church, 2232 W. ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0059 5th St., Irving, TX 75060. Arrange- ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2 a high degree of self management; and able to respond quickly to opportunities as they arise. Candidates should ments made by Brown’s Memorial ORDINANCE NO. 2012-9409 Funeral Home. have good writing, researching and interviewing skills and AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING a good understanding of proper grammar, spelling and Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Sheppard ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SOUTH MACARTHUR CHURCH punctuation. Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Sheppard was OF CHRIST ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 1401 SOUTH MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, MORE born and raised in Terrell, Texas on FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to July 5, 1935. He was taught the word A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM SP SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR transportation is also necessary. Photography experience CHURCH AND DAY NURSERY AND SCHOOL USES AND R-7.5 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT of God in his preferred but not necessary. Hours will vary. Christian home USE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-7.5 USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN Please send letter of introduction to Irving@ by his father & ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS mother, Rev. & AND REGU-LATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING IrvingRambler.com. Mrs. Wilburn G. MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE Sheppard. His ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, father was pas- MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT tor of the Mt. REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF Hebron Baptist DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Church of Terrell, Texas until his ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0071 death. Rev. Sheppard received his call/ ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2 commission at an early age. He was later licensed on May 30, 1954 at the ORDINANCE NO. 2012-9410 Bethlehem Baptist Church, in Terrell, Rev. M.L. Bradford, Pastor. June 4, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZON- ING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A 1956 he received his ordination at the TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF DALLAS COMMU-NICATIONS Riverside Baptist Church of Dallas, COMPLEX ADDITION PHASE III AND LOCATED AT 200 CREATIVE WAY; ORDERING A Texas, Rev. A.H. Haggerty, Pastor. In CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR February 1961 he began courting the FWY USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR ML-20 USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE Ben Washington Baptist Church and PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL was called in April to serve as full time CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL Pastor. Under Pastor Sheppard’s lead- ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS ership, The West Irving Improvement OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC IN- Association (WIIA) was organized in TEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES 1963. The WIIA was among the first in NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF the Nation to sponsor a “Head Start” DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Program. ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0062 Advertising Sales Besides having served the BWBC ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2 Pastor Sheppard cherishes the mem- Representative Needed ory of eight years (1973-1981) of ORDINANCE NO. 2012-9413 Seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual. Sales experience a “Sharing the Faith” on channel 8 and the receiving of his doctorate AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING plus. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT Requirements: degree from Guadalupe College and OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE DON HERRING MITSUBISHI Seminary. In 1992, Pastor Sheppard ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 2300 WEST AIRPORT FREEWAY, MORE FULLY AND COM- • Reliable Transportation received Irving’s “High Spirited Citi- PLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE • Valid Driver’s License zen” Award. In October, 1995 he was USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C-C USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C-C USES • Current Auto insurance awarded Irving’s “Salt & Light Award”. AND OUTSIDE STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES, BOATS, RVs AND TRAILERS ON TRACT 1, • Good Driving Record 2005-2006 ….Selected as an Honor AND SALES AND DISPLAY OF NEW OR USED CARS OR TRUCKS AND OUTSIDE STORAGE Member of the Heritage Registry of OF MOTOR VEHICLES, BOATS, RVs AND TRAILERS ON TRACT 2, UNDER ORDINANCE • Positive attitude with willingness to learn Who’s Who Edition. April 25, 2010 NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART • Basic computer skills HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO Pastor Sheppard was featured with LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. Established accounts are available. Includes hourly rate plus commission. three other local Pastors by the Dallas 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMIN- Call RAMBLER NEWSPAPERS at 972-870-1992 for more information. Morning News Religion Section titled ING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE “Living Legends”. October 16, 2010 PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; NAACP “Clergy of the Year Award.” PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVER- April 16, 2011 Pastor Sheppard was ABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. recognized at the “Tenth Unsung Heroes Luncheon Honoring Men of ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0065 Valor” by ETA PHI Beta Sorority, Inc. ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-1 Epsilon Chapter. May 19, 2011 joint ORDINANCE NO. 2012-9415 recognition from the Boy Scouts & Gideons at their breakfast in Irving, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZON- TX. He had been a citizen of Dallas ING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE NEILSON/OWEN County for 57 years. REVISED ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 3014 NORTH O’CONNOR ROAD, MORE FULLY AND Rev. Sheppard served as a mem- COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE ber of the hierarchy of associational IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM R-6 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT USE UNDER leadership including the National ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-1 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR P-O AND Missionary Baptist Convention of ANIMAL HOSPITAL USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL America, Inc., a member of the Baptist CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL Training Union Board of the Mission- ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS ary Baptist General Convention of OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE Texas, Emeritus 1st Vice Moderator WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC IN- TEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES of the Fellowship District Association NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF and the Irving Ministerial Association. DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Elected and served as Treasury of the ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0075 Tell Us North Zone Branch of the Missionary ZONING CLASSIFICATION – PUD Baptist Convention of Texas. Rev. Sheppard died Monday, January 14, ORDINANCE NO. 2013-9425 What is happening 2013 from cancer at the age of 77. The funeral is on Saturday, January 19, at AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT The Rambler Newspapers’ staff meets at Glory Noon located at the Calvary Church. OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 3, BLOCK A, MACARTHUR House Bistro at 11:30 a.m. on Mondays to PLAZA ADDITION, AND LOCATED AT 8600 NORTH MACARTHUR BLVD, SUITE 132, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; REPEALING OR- discuss and assign news stories to the writers. DINANCE NO. 2010-9193 WHICH APPROVED A PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) FOR S-P-1 (DETAILED SITE PLAN) FOR R-AB (RESTAURANT WITH ATTENDANT ACCESSORY The public is invited to make suggentions about Restaurants USE OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION) what is important to you. Continued from Page 1 USES UNDER SECTION 52-49 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND REINSTATING THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) FOR C-N (NEIGHBOR- Irving is a diverse and varied city. Your input said. “I have worked endlessly trying HOOD COMMERCIAL) USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED and ideas could become future stories. The to bring shopping to this city, trying IN ORDINANCE NO. 4734; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDI- Rambler strives to provide community news to get some good movie theaters or NANCE; DE-TERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE a Whole Foods or Central Market. DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS about events and issues important to Irving We are at a crossroads, and we are ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE residents. going to have to make a decision EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. about this.” Glory House is located at: In March, the Chamber recom- PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, 109 S. Main Street mended changing the ratio to 30 per- on January 10, 2013. cent food sales and 70 percent alcohol Irving TX 75060 sales. Then late last year, the Irving BETH VAN DUYNE - MAYOR In downtown Irving planning and zoning commission ATTEST: Shanae Jennings - City Secretary voted to recommend the 30/70 ratio. You are not required to buy lunch to tell us what you The Council will consider the APPROVED AS TO FORM: Charles R. Anderson - City Attorney think, but we cannot provide you with a free lunch. proposal at a Jan. 24 meeting. Page 6 January 19, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com FUN & GAMES

for nearly 2,000 years. No Rick in “Casablanca.” An ac- 4. HOBBIES: What does a comedy “¡Three Amigos!” one knew of its existence until tor named George Raft was spelunker do? Answers 1820, when a Greek peasant originally offered the part, but 5. U.S. STATES: What is the 1. Ralph Nader tilling a field on the island he turned it down because he official nickname of the state 2. Blue of Milos hit stone -- several didn’t like the script. of Illinois? 3. South America • It was Martin Luther carved blocks of stone, to be • In 2010, a new species 6. LANGUAGE: What does 4. Explore caves King Jr. who made the fol- specific. of slug was discovered in the 1. PERSONALITIES: Who the Latin term “ipso facto” 5. Land of Lincoln lowing sage observation: Within a few weeks, ar- mountains of Borneo. wrote the 1960s book “Unsafe mean? 6. By the fact itself “Shallow understanding from chaeologists arrived and took It is distinguished from at Any Speed,” which detailed 7. ART: What is chiaroscuro? 7. Use of light and shadow in people of good will is more the statue of Aphrodite to other species of slug by its safety shortcomings in the 8. CARTOONS: What is the artwork frustrating than absolute mis- France. King Louis XVIII novel method of mating: It auto industry? name of Porky Pig’s girl- 8. Petunia understanding from people dubbed it the Venus de Milo shoots its mate with a so- 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: friend? 9. Noble gases of ill will.” and donated it to the Louvre, called love dart made of calci- What color is lapis lazuli? 9. SCIENCE: What kind of 10. Steve Martin, Chevy • Are you a dromomani- where it remains today. um carbonate and containing 3. GEOGRAPHY: The Falk- gases are neon and helium? Chase and Martin Short ac? If you travel compulsively, • You might be surprised hormones. The researchers land Islands lie off the coast 10. MOVIES: Which three you are. to learn that Humphrey Bo- nicknamed the gastropods of which continent? comedians starred in the film (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. • The famed statue Ve- gart wasn’t the producers’ “ninja slugs.” (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. nus de Milo was lost to history first choice for the role of CLUBS

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Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Community Bible Church 2301 Texas Drive

Friends of The Irving Theater Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. Put a Paw print in your heart 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m. and a best friend at home! Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! Irving Amateur Radio Club Hi my name is Fourth Thurday of the month Bethany,like the 7:30 to 9 PM famous surfer Senter Park East who went 228 Chamberlain through many www.irvingarc.org hardships. My Irving AMBUCS main hardship is Thursday at 11:30am never having a Los Lupes forever home. I 3644 Irving Mall am a very 4140 Valley View Ln. Hi! My name is Spunky and I'm a 3 yr special, and an old Parson Russell Terrier mix. I try Irving, Texas 75038 Irving Garden & Arts unusual looking to live up to my name: I'm a very 2nd Thursday, 10am 11 month old 972-721-7788 playful and friendly girl! I perk up Irving Garden & Arts Building faded gray female. That means I am gray when I see people coming, and I get www.dfwhumane.com 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 with black strips faded in. I love to play called "waggy" because I can hardly OPEN: and be loved on. I was rescued from Irving Genealogical Society sit still — I'm so excited to play with another shelter, so please let me find my Tuesday - Friday meets the third Monday of each month humans and love tennis balls! I know first real home with people who love me 11am-6pm in the main auditorium of the we'd have fun together if you come for the special kitten I am. Irving Public Library. to meet me. Saturday 10am – 5pm Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 Come adopt a new family member today! Every Wed. @ Los Lupes If you can’t adopt, please donate! In the Irving Mall Irving Republican Women’s Club Meets the second Monday of each month (except July) at 7pm IHOP Restaurant Hwy 635 @ MacArthur

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Irving Rotary Club Thursdays at 12 pm Las Colinas Country Club [email protected]

Irving Sunrise Rotary Thursday at 7 am Las Colinas Country Club 4400 N. O”Connor Rd.

Metroplex Glass Club Third Tues. each month 7-9 p.m. Irving Garden & Arts Bldg. For more info call 972-986-2990

The Optimist Club of Irving 1st Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. and 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Meet at Googly Eyes 2413 W. Airport Frwy.

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TOPS TX #58, Irving Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Dwelling Place 1126 Hilltop Drive

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If an organization wishes to have more information than the free listing offers, we will continue to offer other advertising opportunities. www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER January 19, 2013 Page 7 Northlake’s video tech department develops new approach to film By Phil Cerroni but Owens decided that the workshop Northlake College’s video tech- could be restructured to better serve nology department students in June her students by reorganizing the Owens’s Workshop 1 & 2 classes put course in order to nurture the col- their skills to the test on the semes- laborative spirit essential to working ter’s final project: writing, producing, in the film industry. shooting and editing a short film. “I’d always walk into the class- What started last semester an experi- room,” Owens continued, “and say, ment in teamwork has become a fully ‘Look around you; this is your crew. integrated part of the department’s These are the people you are going curriculum. to work with, even when you gradu- “[It] is the third major project ate from this program.’ Dallas is a that the Workshop 1 & 2 students do,” top ten market, but it’s a very small instructor June Owens explained. community.” “It’s a major short film. We have a The workshop’s first film, Lucky huge crew, and we usually have an Red, was a roaring success. Not only Courtesy Photos excellent camera.” did the students take to it, but Panavi- Northlake College’s video technology students work with professional equipment work together One of Owens’s favorite aspects sion lent them a 35 mm camera, and to capture the perfect shot for their short film. of the assignment is it allows students MPS Studios in Dallas gave them the to gain hands on experience with use of a dolly. After their experience during the equipment they normally would not “After I did the first [film] as a spring, MPS was more than willing have access to until they embarked group, the students all said, ‘I feel to help the students again and gave on their professional careers. like I know everyone in this room; I them access to an Alexa camera for “We have great equipment at feel like we’re a team,’” Owens said. their next film, Change. Northlake College, but I try to give Owens believes the industry An instrumental character in the them a chance to have an experience support of the film was based in large success of this particular program is with a big camera like an Alexa, which part on the potential that profession- former student, Dylan White who they do feature films on, or a 35 mm als see in Northlake graduates. wrote and directed Lucky Red. Af- camera, so they actually work with “Everyone in the Dallas knows ter graduating, White took a job at film,” Owens said. that 98 percent of [students] work MPS where his professionalism and Until the spring 2012 semester in the industry when they graduate. hard work helped foster the studio’s the final workshop project was not They believe in the students,” pro- healthy relationship with Northlake. a fully vested part of the curriculum, claimed Owens proudly. Owens’s workshop is not the only part of the department that has changed in the past few years. The entire department has expanded into a new building jam packed with state-of-the-art facilities. Owens Getting everything ‘camera ready,’ makeup artist Rhonni Hill gleefully related that, before moving prepares an actress for her close up. to the site, the department’s studio was located directly beneath the jazz media and YouTube. A lot more is true purpose of her student’s educa- band’s rehearsal space, rendering possible now, but [students] need tion is to turn them into the next it almost impossible for students to some schooling to learn the theory.” generation of storytellers. have a quiet studio session. Owens is sure the education at “With so many bad movies be- With this increased access to Northlake gives graduates an excel- ing produced, it’s important that this technology, Owens continually chal- lent preparation for industry work. generation of film-makers starts to lenges her students not to forget the “We do both [art and craft]; we tell the stories that are worth telling. principles that are the backbone of blend it. I stress real life in my classes. Stories that make people THINK, their work. I will tell [students], if you’re late to feel, cry, laugh, reflect ... and that “I see so many bad films being a set, you’re fired. If you’re sitting is what these students are doing ... made with big budgets,” Owens said around a set, pick up trash. I teach it creating a body of work that will al- Payden Collins (2nd assistant camera), June Owens (North sadly. real. When my students are out there, low them to work in the real world Lake College instructor) and Chris Martin (teaching assistant) “Being a documentary artist they’re going to perform.” and make something of substance work behind the Scenes of the short film, Change. myself, I’m a strong believer in social But Owens made it clear that the and quality for the audience to see.”

Karis will be playing the part Sister James in Doubt and A Tale Danish of Phoebe Saint-Anne, a late 20’s to of Two Cities – World Premiere Keeping funeral costs affordable Continued from Page 1 mid 30’s female, the work-addicted (Asolo Repertory Theater), Boo in Director of Business Affairs for Pfatt Blue Window and Bacchae (Asolo By Jason Alderman (besides caskets) available. a career. The reality of that must be Publishing of New York City who Conservatory). Off-Off Broadway Anyone who’s put a loved one to Note: The Funeral Rule does confronted now. either must find a new publishing credits: The Secretaries with Project; rest knows that death is not cheap. not apply to third-party sellers such “She works different jobs. She angle for her employer or face losing Theater. Film: Penguin: The Musical. According to the National Funeral Di- as casket and monument dealers, has a job where she enters data for her job. Phoebe settles on a pseudo TV credits: Days of Our Lives. rectors Association, the average adult or to cemeteries that lack an on-site consultants that analyze taxes on hit-man who, unbeknownst to her, The world premier of the new funeral cost $6,560 in 2009 (their funeral home. phone bills. She also works at a sub- is a want-to-be “Hemingway” writer play Hit-Lit, written by two-time Em- most current data). That doesn’t If your beliefs don’t require Studio 54 which was designed by who fictionalizes the accounts of my-Award winner Robert Wuhl, the include such common add-ons as a following specific funeral protocols, three Emmy Award winners. It has his alleged hits - the hits for which creator and star of HBO’s Arli$$, who cemetery plot, headstone, flowers, here are a few ways to reduce costs live entertainment and looks kind Phoebe has paid him good money in will be co-directing this production obituaries and limousine, which can while still honoring the deceased and of like a speak-easy with red velvet royalties to save her job. This leads to with Steven W. Wallace (Producing add thousands to the bill. their survivors: wallpaper and leather furniture. an incredible adventure of madcap Artistic Director, Houston Shake- Because death is a frequently Veterans, immediate family “Hit-Lit is a brand new play, and comedy and mayhem. Karis will be speare Festival) will be performed avoided topic, many people aren’t members, members of the Commis- its initial preview is at the University featured in a singing role at the end at the University of Houston Jan. armed with information about the sioned Corps of the U.S. Public of Houston. It looks like they have of Hit-Lit’s first act. 29- Feb. 2. many variables – and costs – in- Health Service and certain civilians decided to cast Karis in the role when Karis’s past credits include: Hit-Lit will be performed at the volved in planning a funeral. Thus, who’ve provided military-related they go to New York. I would say this Regional credits: Deirdre McDavey Queens Theatre in the Park in New just when survivors are grieving and service may be entitled to burial at is her most important role so far.” in I Hate Hamlet (Cape May Stage), York March 7-17. most vulnerable, they’re bombarded a national cemetery with a grave by decisions that must be made marker. 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The funeral deals containing unwanted items. home cannot assess handling fees Prior to purchasing a casket or or require you to be there to take outer burial container from a funeral delivery. home, they must share descriptions The death of a loved one is and prices before showing you stock always upsetting, but you may be on hand. able to ease your family’s emotional Providers that offer cremations and financial burdens by planning must make alternative containers ahead. Page 8 January 19, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com

THE RAMBLER SALUTES NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Working together to build a stronger community Since the inception of The Irving Rambler, level the nonprofit will be supported. This year Rambler Newspapers’ 2013 non-profits receiving full in-kind donations one of our goals has been to not only report on we selected 14 organizations for which we will Alice Givens Jones Foundation the community, but to help build a stronger com- provide 100% of their advertising at no cost as Great Days of Service DFW Humane Society of Irving munity. To that end, each year the newspapers an in-kind donation. We have also selected an- Irving Community Theater Guild collectively known as Rambler Newspapers other 15 organizations to which we will provide Irving Cares Irving Family YMCA provide various levels of support to local non- matching funds, with the matching funds being Irving Fire Foundation profit organizations. an in-kind donation. Lastly, we provide a special Irving Healthcare Foundation Irving Schools Foundation In any given year Rambler Newspapers rate for the remaining non-profit organizations. Irving Symphony Orchestra receives requests for support from over 100 We have also provided space in this issue of Keep Irving Beautiful Lone Star Youth Orchestra organizations. The newspaper uses a format the newspaper for select local charities to intro- The Salvation Army with three categories to determine at which duce themselves to our readers. The Patriot Cup

The Main Place serves students in need Thanks to the support of the city, the school district and the com- munity, The Main Place was founded in 2009 as a distribution center of new clothing for homeless teens. Due to the economic downturn and the increase in need, we have expanded to provide gently worn clothing to individuals and families on the brink of homelessness. Throughout 2012, we received over 300 referrals from IISD, Winfree Charter School, the YMCA, Family Promise, Irving Cares, Housing & Human Services, IPD – Victim Services, and many other agencies. Courtesy Photo We supply input and instruction Dressed to the nines, some Photo by John Starkey in modesty and style. Volunteers act young people look good after Celebrating Texas and healthcare, TexasFest’ guests consider bidding on silent auction items to as “image consultants” and provide benefitting from some fashion benefit the Irving Healthcare Foundation. trendy, age appropriate, well fitting guidance and new clothing clothing. Our goal is to raise their from The Main Place. self esteem by pointing out their best Irving Healthcare Foundation features and outfitting them from always tell them that if they can zip head to toe – including proper foun- it or button it up we want to see it. dation garments and jewelry for the This enables the image consultants grants $35 million across 35 years girls. We provide clothing for school, to point out and emphasize the teens’ work, job interviews, church, gradu- best features. Irving Healthcare Foundation seeks daily to be a thousands of lives. ation and prom, as well as hygiene This year we were responsible trusted steward of donors’ gifts, making sure that Irving’s Our Children’s House at Baylor-Irving (OCHI), a products, pillows, and blankets. The for the Christmas wish lists of 90 stu- five medical and health-related charities use these con- specialized childcare and therapy center, was added as Main Place is a “retail store without a dents. We also gave toys and presents tributions exactly as promised. a beneficiary in 1999. IHF has raised and granted more cash register” - allowing the students to dozens more of their babies, fami- “Our founders did not want multiple fundraising than $5 million to help thousands of children who have to shop at no cost. lies and siblings. The third annual offices competing for gift dollars for Irving’s medical medical and development needs. Not knowing what to expect, the gift distribution party at The Main charities. They were so visionary when they created The Irving Interfaith Clinic (IIC) was created in 2005 kids often come to The Main Place Place was replete with homemade Irving Healthcare Foundation to serve any nonprofit to provide medical and dental care uninsured, needy with their heads down; but they leave cookies, cakes, hot cocoa, Starbucks healthcare agency that wanted to be a partner. It really residents of Irving. The clinic has since relocated to the with bags full of clothing and big and Santa Claus. is extraordinary and efficient and, as a result of its good Baylor Irving campus and has increased visits by patients smiles on their faces. We make it fun Trendy new clothing alleviates work, such a benefit to the health of our community”, said from 2,000 to 6,000 during 2012. for them. One girl recently wrote in some of the homeless teen’s financial IHF’s current Chairman Brian Smith. In 2008, IHF began raising funds for the Irving her thank you note, “I couldn’t think stress and helps them fit in at school. The foundation’s primary recipient is Baylor Medical Dental Center and raised and granted $194,000. The of anything that you could possibly It gives them one less thing to worry Center at Irving. Since 1977, IHF has raised and granted same year IHF began raising funds to support the Irving have that I could want, but when about - enabling them to concentrate $29 million to Baylor Irving, the city’s only charitable or YMCA’s efforts to battle family obesity and, to date, has I walked into the room I couldn’t on their studies. The Main Place’s in- nonprofit hospital. These gifts have twice expanded the granted $36,000. believe what you had! I’m thankful dividualized personal approach helps emergency room, added a cancer center and an outpatient In the year ahead, IHF plans to focus on enhancing for what you did for me and excited raise their self esteem. We let them surgery center on the hospital’s campus, and supported emergency, cardiac and cancer services at the hospital, to wear my new clothes!” know that there are caring adults who one of the Metroplex’s most robust cardiac care programs while maintaining goals to help OCHI and IIC. The agency Senior boys receive a new suit are proud of their determination to with equipment and surgery suites. also will host its annual TexasFest gala on April 27 at the (regular or European cut depending stay in school and thereby break the IHF each year celebrates a decades old philanthropic Irving Convention Center. More information is available on build), two dress shirts and as cycle of despair and dispassion. collaboration with the Four Seasons Resort and Club in at www.healthyirving.org. many as four complementary ties. As of December, 2012 over 800 Las Colinas. More than $2.4 million given by the Resort Source: Irving Healthcare Foundation This assortment provides them with children in Irving schools have been for cancer diagnosis and treatment had benefited tens of the light colored shirt required for identified as homeless. The definition graduation and a myriad of combi- of homeless includes: living in a shel- nations suitable for prom, church, ter (not in Irving – because we don’t job interviews and social functions. have a shelter for humans), living Keep Irving Beautiful continues Underwear, belt, socks and shoes are in a motel, couch surfing in friends’ provided if needed. We are thrilled homes, paying a lady for a room, to make Irving a lovelier place to live by the guys admiring themselves in doubling up –multiple families in a the full length mirror saying “I didn’t single family residence, etc. Only one The Keep Irving Beautiful board the bathrooms at Lively Pointe Rec- Service Learning Program. Twenty- know I was this good looking.” in four homeless teenagers graduates and staff guided the program through reation Center. KIB, spearheaded by eigth students completed 390 hours Senior girls receive a prom from high school. many fun and exciting activities in Margie Stipes, also found time to help of service. dress, evening shoes, bag, matching We all are commanded to serve 2012. KIB hosted and participated plant some trees. In fact, we helped Our signature event “Trinity jewelry and, if needed, a strapless bra. – if they are homeless, shelter them; in 10 cleanups that involved 550 plant 24 native trees in our commu- Trash Bash” brought together 100’s Makeup is available as well. Because if they are hungry, feed them; if they volunteers who contributed 1,543 nity. A beautiful tree was planted on of students from the Phi Theta Kappa there are so many senior activities, are naked, clothe them. hours collecting 19,640 lbs. of trash the grounds at the Nissan child care Honor Society and the student body we also provide career clothing and For more information, contact and 1,375 lbs. of recyclable materials center and then with the help of VHA at large, making a huge impact. semi-formal attire. We ask what size Sharon E Johnston, Founder & Di- from both the land and waterways Inc. and the students from Thomas Together, we make a great team! they think they are and what color rector of The Main Place at 214-202- in our community. In addition to Haley, 22 trees were planted on the A big thank you to all the North Lake they prefer. We ask them to think 0225 or TheMainPlaceIrving.org (a the volunteer effort, we worked with school grounds. College students, faculty and staff. outside the box, try on the recom- 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. 95 community service workers who Lastly, in partnership with the Source: Keep Irving Beautiful mended item and model it for us. We Source: The Main Place completed 366 hours, cleaning over City of Irving Parks Department, 77 miles of streets and collecting over Irving I.S.D. and Abitibi Bowater we 1,760 lbs. of trash. KIB also helped celebrated Arbor Day by planting a keep our community cleaner through tree at T.J. Lee Elementary School. our Green Event Pro-gram like the This year T.J. Lee was the top paper Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D. Fall Festival at the local YMCA. This recycler. They collected 50,000 lbs. year we supported 28 events that of paper! Specializing in Family Practice collected recyclable material. This Education remained a focus in ✦ University of Illinois College of Medicine program helps reduce what goes to 2012. Keep Irving Beautiful board James Scholar Program for Independent Study our landfill, which in turn increases and staff attended several school ca- the life span of the landfill. reer days where we were able to talk ✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, Illinois Keep Irving Beautiful also par- about our efforts and encourage the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health ticipated in 9 beautification projects teachers and students to continue to ✦ and this year our theme was paint, help make our community a better Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians paint and more paint! Eighty-eight place to live, work and play! Guided ✦ Fluent in English and Telugu volunteers donated 418 hours paint- by Dr. Yolanda Romero, we contin- ing pavilions at Running Bear, Hur- ued our work with the students and MEDICAL witz, and nearby Luzon Parks. KIB staff from North Lake College. North and Call today to schedule volunteers also painted the gazebo Lake students stood side by side and SURGICAL an appointment! 972-253-4343 at Heritage Park, the hand rails at partnered with us on nearly all of CLINIC of Senter Park, the youth meeting room our events. This was our 8th and 9th IRVING 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061 at Northwest Recreation Center and semester that we worked with the www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER January 19, 2013 Page 9 Firefighters continue to support community through Irving Fire Foundation Though undeniably nurtured or award, who devote countless hours in avenues of service. The Irving Fire and cared for by an entire commu- learning to fight tragedy and terror What began as a tribute to men Foundation’s nity, at its core the Fire Foundation’s in hand-to-hand combat without of valor has grown into an instrument Tilted Kilt dinner beating heart is that of the men and backing down; warriors who know by which those same men compas- begins in style women of the fire department; who the intricacies of restarting a beating sionately and humbly respond to our as the haggis by their own sweat, time and energy, heart, of breathing air into a baby’s city. Advocates of education, one of is presented out of duty and sacrifice, bear the lungs, of washing the blood off their the most demonstrative ways chosen by Honor weight of a city upon themselves so boots as they rush to the next scene to exemplify this was by honoring the that we may continue to lead our of need... these are the men in whose spirit by which their own children Guard member lives well, unaware of the cost silently honor the Foundation was built; and have been provided scholarship op- Lieutenant exuded on our behalf. Irving is the city that the Foundation portunities thanks to the generosity James Hisey Guardians who ask not accolade stands by, with these men, as we join of supporters; and in almost a tithe and Chef Ruben offering response choose to advance Franco. scholarship opportunities to all Photo by John Starkey children of City of Irving employees Music meets passion at through the Math and Science Award Focused on connecting our sen- Firefighters Ball to name but a few. Program launched in 2012. tinels in the station with the families Our vigilant first responders Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra With a commitment to support- they serve in the community the and board members have nurtured ing families following a tragedy, the foundation launched community the communities investment in the For 22 years the Las Colinas Young People’s Concerts, bringing Foundation launched the MayDay engagement activities encouraging Foundation into a strong organiza- Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) has over 3000 elementary students to fund providing compassionate aid one-on-one relationship building. tion that is equipped and able to been presenting the highest quality a fully professional concert giving to firefighter families following a Residents enjoyed activities along- identify catalytic projects in which artistic symphonic programing for these students a rare opportunity to line-of-duty death or injury. The next side the men and their own families to further that investment, respond the Irving community. Each year see a live symphonic performance; phase of this program launches this through unique activities including appropriately to needs in our com- the symphony must work to raise Conversations in Music, a program spring as the Phoenix Project which Hero Rush, family night out at the munity, and synergize the virtues we the funds to provide this exceptional that provides shut-in seniors of re- provides avenues whereby our fire- ball park, station dinners, birthday hold dear as a society and cling tight programming. The LCSO Annual tirement communities, elementary fighters may assist residents facing parties for the kids, and for adults to as cornerstones of healthy com- Fund exists to bridge the gap be- schools in the Irving Independent stressful challenges and stark need the Tilted Kilt with a breathtaking, munities; commitment, honor, duty, tween earned income and expenses. School district, and summer chil- following a devastating fire or other tear jerking, standing ovation pre- valor, humility, and compassionate Ticket sales provide only a part of the dren’s programs the opportunity emergency situation as they revive sentation by the City of Irving Fire service. Join us in 2013! income that it takes to bring a profes- to engage in a live performance of hope and begin anew. Honor Guard, and an old favorite the Source: Irving Fire Foundation sional orchestra to our community. a small ensemble from the LCSO; Through the LCSO’s Annual Fund and Kidsnotes, a program designed donors are able to make a positive for preschool children that brings impact on the community and en- a musician from the LCSO, a story WORSHIP rich the lives of thousands of Irving hour, and an instrument petting zoo residents each year. By supporting to young people to inspire and create ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNITED METHODIST the LCSO through a tax deductible interest in music and the arts. Calvary Chapel of Irving First United Methodist Church charitable donation, donors help Through this Annual Campaign, “…teaching the bible verse by verse” 211 W. Third, 75060 sustain the musical artistry of this LCSO strives to reach a goal that will Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org magnificent ensemble while gaining allow the orchestra to help inspire 1104 N. Beltline Rd. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. an inside perspective that brings the music lovers along with new and Call 817-729-6687 or Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Visit www.calvaryirving.org in the Sanctuary community closer to the music and future patrons. This ensures that 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall “God is with us, now what?” the artists. outstanding regional musicians have BAPTIST The Annual Fund support for an outlet for their exceptional craft, Northgate the LCSO allows for international art- encourages young musicians, and New Beginnings Fellowship 1010 E. Shady Grove-Irving United Methodist Church ists of such esteem reputation as Paul provides a human connection to the 3700 West Northgate, 75062 972-579-1240-nbfirving.net Silverthorne, principal violist of the arts that comes from the experience 972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org In Essentials-Unity Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome London Symphony Orchestra; Daniel of music. In Non-Essentials-Liberty Sunday School 9:30 AM del Pino, renowned Spanish pianist; To make a contribution to the In All Things-Charity Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC Jan Jiracek, Cliburn Competition LCSO’s Annual Fund Campaign, Sunday Morning Service 10:30 a.m. winner to name a few. visit the LCSO website at www. at the rear of the complex Other programs the LCSO is lascolinassymphony.org or call 972- CATHOLIC Oak Haven able to offer through contributions 252-4800. Holy Family of Nazareth United Methodist Church to the Annual Fund are a tuition Source: Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra Catholic Church 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 – free youth orchestra, the LSYO; One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd. 972.438.1431 Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, www.oakhavenumc.org 5:30pm Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 972-252-5521 Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m Irving Schools Foundation www.HolyFamilyChurch.net CHURCH OF CHRIST supports education Belt Line Road Kirkwood United Methodist Church Since its inception in 1985, which allow educators to apply for Church of Christ “Where God Continues To Do Something New” the Irving Schools Foundation has funding for workshops and seminars 1202 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX 75061 SUNDAYS 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century Reverend helped thousands of Irving students that will enhance their subject knowl- 9:00 a.m. Servicio de Inspiracion en Espanol Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in English Preston W. Weaver and teachers by providing over $2.5 edge. In 2012, the Irving Schools Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Children’s Church Senior Pastor million dollars in financial support. Foundation awarded over $50,000 Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Reverend 11:00 a.m. Inspiration Service in English The Irving Schools Foundation’s in grants to IISD educators. 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com Albano Tayengo mission is simply that it should help In October 2012 the Irving Escuela Dominical en Espanol Rotation Sunday School Associate Pastor to provide funding to students and Schools Foundation hosted their Sec- DISCIPLES OF CHRIST teachers for which tax dollars cannot ond Annual Legacy Gala at the Four 2232 W. Fi h St. @ Story Rd. | Irving, TX 75060 972-254-4191 | www.KirkwoodUMCIrving.org be expended. As we see more and Seasons Resort and Club. The pur- First Christian Church 114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061 more budget cuts occur, our need for pose of the Gala was to raise money 972-579-0911 community support becomes even for STEM (Science, Technology, Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m. more important. We want to ensure Engineering, and Math) programs for Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m. that we are providing our students our IISD students. Due to the gener- 1714 N. Story Rd. with the best resources that will ous support of community partners, PRESBYTERIAN USA Irving, TX 75061 prepare them for college and their the Foundation raised over $250,000 (972) 986-7729 future careers. at their Gala. The proceeds of this Woodhaven Presbyterian Church www.plymouthpark.org The Irving Schools Foundation event have so far helped to provide 3650 North O’Connor Road provides scholarships to graduat- items such as uniforms to students, Irving, Texas 75062 ing seniors who have demonstrated 3D printers, biology lab equipment www.woodhavenpres.org Rev. Diane Baldwin Sunday Morning academic achievement, leadership and school supplies. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. First hour worship & bible study — 9:15 AM skills or for those who have overcome The Foundation will host their Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Second hour worship & bible study —10:30 AM obstacles in their lives. In 2012, the 3rd Annual Legacy Gala on October 972.541.0747 Foundation gave over $175,000 in 25, 2013 at the Four Seasons Resort January 20 — John 2:1-11 scholarships to students and plans to and Club. The goal for this year is to Celebrating signs give about $160,000 in 2013. raise over $300,000 for our Irving In addition to scholarship for ISD students, but we cannot reach St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church seniors, the Foundation also pro- this without the support of our com- 1621 W. Grauwyler Rd. vides funding to teachers for in- munity. Our students are our future, Irving, TX 75061 972-259-8744 www.ststephensirving.org novative classroom ideas via grant and we need to provide them with ev- Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. applications. The Foundation offers ery opportunity for success. For more Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Campus Site Grants, which must be information on how you can help, innovative programs that will affect please contact the Irving Schools the entire campus, as well as Grants Foundation’s Executive Director: To include your house of worship in to Teachers, which are for innovative Crystal Scanio at cscanio@irvingisd. the Worship Section listings, please email [email protected] or programs for an individual class- net or 972-600-5006. call (972) 870-1992. Fees apply. room. In addition, the Foundation Source: Irving Schools Foundation offers Educator Enrichment Grants,

Council race District 1 seat. “As most Irving citizens are Continued from Page 1 aware, serving as a City Council spend some quality time with them.” member is a time consuming endeav- Santoscoy was elected to Place or. With that being said my current 2 in May 2010. He is a small busi- business and personal obligations ness owner and has two teenage will prohibit me from running for daughters. re-election in 2013,” Gallaway said He previously served as chair- in a statement. “For the last two and man of the Planning and Zoning a half years it has been my pleasure Commission, vice-chairman of the to serve the citizens of Irving and Irving Convention and Visitors until my replacement is elected I Bureau Board, and as a member of will continue to do so in a way that is the Board of Trustees of the Baylor pleasing in God’s sight.” Medical Center at Irving. Councilman Gerald Farris, who Late last year, Council member holds Place 7, also up for reelection Michael Gallaway announced that he in May, will run again for the post. would not run for reelection for the The election is set for May 11. Page 10 January 19, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com

Based in Irving, TX, the Lone THE RAMBLER SALUTES NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS two remaining concerts this spring Star Youth Orchestra (LSYO) is Continued from previous page on March 6 and May 15. Tickets are beginning the new semester with re- available for purchase at the door or hearsals for their upcoming concert, online at http://www.irvingartscen- Pops On Tour, on March 6 at the Lone Star Youth Orchestra: Gearing up for spring ter.com/Performances/BuyTickets. Irving Arts Center. Featuring music aspx . by Grieg, the annual pops concert will Star because our high school does a Silent Auction in conjunction with chance to play with the professional The LSYO rehearses weekly on also include selections from Les Mis- not offer full orchestra. This is where the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra players in the Las Colinas Symphony Wednesday evenings at the Irving erables and John Williams’ Raider’s we learn to play orchestral repertoire, (LCSO), its parent organization. The Orchestra. My private teacher plays Arts Center. To join the Lone Star March. The LSYO consists of middle and we have a lot of fun together each LSYO is collecting donated items to in the orchestra, and it would be an Youth Orchestra, please call Edu- and high school students from over week at rehearsal.” auction off through the end of March incredible experience to play along- cation Director, Lauren Penick, at 15 metroplex school districts. In order to support the LSYO, for the May 11 event. side him.” 972.252.4800 to set up an audition Featuring many talented young students are preparing for two up- Students are greatly anticipating To support the LSYO, please time. musicians from around the area, the coming fundraisers this spring. the opportunity to play with mem- consider participating in our two Source: Lone Star Youth Orchestra Lone Star Youth Orchestra is the One is the Otis Spunkmeyer cookie bers of the Las Colinas Symphony spring fundraisers or attending our only tuition-free youth orchestra in fundraiser, which will take place in Orchestra in the annual Side-By-Side Free Estimates the metroplex. Brian Mendez, an All- February and March with cookie concert, which takes place on March Tax Preparation $20 off Tax Prep State qualifying trumpet player and delivery before the Easter holiday. 16, 2013. Sophomore trumpet player ITIN Preparation Must present coupon to yout tax preparer at W Tax. Wylie High School junior, states, “It’s The Lone Star Youth Orchestra will Bobby Price, an All-Area qualifier, Payroll Services a great opportunity to play in Lone also continue its tradition of having states, “It’s very exciting to have the Bookkeeping Services Notary Public 3321 W. Rochelle Rd Irving, TX 75062 Year Round Support 214-995-7200

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Veterans Aid and Attendance Irving Family YMCA works to build Benefit Seminar: a more healthy community Do You Qualify? The Irving Family YMCA has $135,000 for 2013. program that is having a positive tremendous momentum moving into We are so proud to say that our impact on all participants. These pro- Did you know that as a senior veteran you could be the 2013 year. On the heels of another Teen Enrichment programs are im- grams would not be possible without receiving thousands of dollars in government assistance successful year in 2012, staff and pacting close to 300 Middle School the support of the Irving Healthcare per month if you live at a senior community? volunteer are poised to build on the and High School students each week. Foundation who has drawn a line in foundation of programs addressing New partnerships like that with the the sand to help reverse the statistics Join us at e Remington at Valley Ranch for an critical community needs. Hackberry Creek Social Club and on Childhood Obesity. informative seminar to nd out if you qualify. Since 2010, our primary focus the La Buena Vida Foundationare And then there’s Miracle League. has been in the areas: A-Risk Teen helping our staff team introduced A tremendous collaborative effort by ursday, January 24th ~ 3:00 pm Programming, Childhood Obesity new and exciting program oppor- the YMCA and the City of Irving to Speaking at e Remington will be Prevention and Literacy/School prep tunities for our young people. Our allow special needs children a unique for children birth to 5 years old. In Play & Learn program has expanded opportunity to PLAY BALL, exercise Accredited VA Agent Roger Evans. each of these areas we continue to to a total of 11 sites thanks to a lead and socialize! Dr. Pepper – Snapple see incredible increases in volun- gift from Sam’s Club allowing us to of Irving provides a generous gift so Re eshments will be served. teerism, funding support and pro- impact more than 175 children (birth that this program is free to all partici- gram growth. In 2012, more than to 5) and their caregivers each week. pants. While we are thrilled to have 700 volunteers gave nearly 18,000 Salsa, Sabor y Salud and F.I.T. for achieved these goals within critical RSVP: 972-556-0014 hours of their time to help our Y-staff Health impacted 180 families (650+ areas, we know that the need in each team impact just over 9,000 children people) in the area of obesity preven- of these continues to grow. 8707 Valley Ranch Pky. 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