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c IrvingIrvingRamblerRambler 50 “Irving’s weekly community newspaper” February 25, 2012 History program celebrates legacy of Black women By Jess Paniszczyn Johnson, Mistress of Ceremonies the notable women in our American The City of Irving in conjunction told the crowd. “Women are half the history list. I know I have my own with the Irving Black Arts Council human race. That makes them half of list. At the top of that list is Elizabeth presented Black Women in American Black history as well. We remember Norman, my mom and my mentor. History and Culture in the Dupree the majesty and beauty of African “We know that Black women Performance Hall on Feb. 19. Com- women, which I call our inheritance. spoke from their own unique expe- munity members were invited to “We remember the one name riences. They can be traced to every celebrate Black history and Black slave women. We remember Phyllis major event in American history women with music, poetry, dance Whitman, Sojourner Truth, Harriet from the American Revolution to the and food. Tubman, Bessie Smith, Mae Carol Internet revolution.” “For me, there couldn’t have Jemison, Maya Angelou, Oprah, Mi- One of the event’s highlights Photo by John Starkey been a better year or a better time chelle Obama. We remember them was the Irving unveiling of this year’s Honoring a noble past, student from the Singley Academy’s to celebrate Black women,” LaNita all. I have only touched the tip of See BLACK HISTORY, Page 7 Theater Department fill Dupree Performance Hall with song. Moms find Baylor leader strength with recognized as one another a top woman By Philip Cerroni I walked into Whole Heart Min- in healthcare istry’s MomHeart conference with the misconceptions that MOM was By Alice Canham an acronym. It was not; 800 moms The president of Baylor Medical attended the conference ‘The Heart- Center-Irving has been named one shaping Mother: How to Open, Fill, of this region’s ‘Top 12 Women in and Hold your Child’s Heart’. Healthcare’, an honor given by the The focus was on the community Health Industry Council of the North of mothers: “[I’m here to] build up as Texas Region. a mom,” Alyson Steiner said. “We are “It’s flattering to receive an the part of the family to build our kids award like this,” said Cindy Schamp up … we can’t always protect them; who has headed the hospital since it’s our job to prepare them.” 2008, “but I think it’s really reflective Candi, one of the mothers, of the work we’re doing here. You’re echoed “[the] importance of invest- only a great leader when you have ing in our children.” great people following you.” Photos by John Starkey The charismatic woman respon- Schamp listed a number of A brass quartet adds some sweet harmony to Dominant 7’s sound. sible for this event is Sally Clarkson, accomplishments she finds praise- who in 1994 with her husband, Clay, worthy at Baylor-Irving: the hospital founded Whole Heart Ministries, “to has been recognized as a ‘Best Hos- encourage and equip Christian par- Teen event reflects efforts pital in the DFW Metro Area’ by U.S. ents.” Clay said. “It’s a strategic need. News and World Report; was one of It’s building the next generation.” of youth in our community only five area hospitals to report a 72 Today, the ministry hosts confer- percent reduction in infections com- ences for both men and women all By Jess Paniszczyn pared to the national average; and is over the country. Several of Irving’s talented youth shared their gifts with the a 2011 recipient of the Texas Award A common sentiment of many community during Friday Nite Live and Spirited Youth Awards for Performance Excellence (TAPE). of this conference’s participants was presented by the City of Irving in Carpenter Hall on Feb. 17. “The TAPE Award is really voiced by Heather from Midland, “Friday Nite Live had over 700 people in attendance,” significant,” she said. “It brought TX, who told me the conference af- said Ray Cerda, Interim Director of the Parks and Recreation together all facets of the hospital to firmed her, “role as a mom and the Department. “This year we had 24 acts that consisted of danc- really look at our best-practices. It value of it.” ing, singing and a variety of talent that Irving teenagers have. hardwires us to look at making the Adah, a young mother – twenty We are so proud of this program, and it continues to grow. We See SCHAMP, Page 8 years old with an eleven month old are giving these teens an opportunity to showcase their talents. baby – told me that, “Being a young “The quality of talent we have is unbelievable. We have See MOMHEART, Page 3 a great audience. All the teenagers who are here respect each other. Everyone applauds the performers. It is a really neat show. Lady Cardinals See FRIDAY NITE, Page 5 keep playing Musician Sydney Farris plays the cello during Friday Nite Live. to win

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Photo by Alice Canham Rallying her team, coach Suzy Oelschelgel, discusses strategy with the Lady Cardinals during a recent game against the Plano West Senior High Wolves. ally chewed them out. We told them Cardinals they needed to be taking the ball to Continued from Page 1 the hole. After all, we have some of the best drivers in the state. the girls they must get out on the “They started doing that more in shooters, stay down, and close them the second half, and it was successful out. for us.” “We also had to keep them In a game the coach character- from penetrating the middle of our ized as “pressured, stressful, and up defense. They’re good at that. They and down,” the Lady Cardinals kept penetrate, then they kick it out to the their cool, minimizing fouls and turn- shooters.” overs. Coach Oelschegel made scant Another challenge was created use of her bench players as Jones led by the Lady Cardinals themselves: a all scorers with 37 points while Ayriel handful of errant passes in the early Anderson made 12. going. Success in the next round “It could’ve been a little bit of won’t come without more hard nerves, or it could’ve been careless- work. What’s the plan for Coach ness,” said Oelschegel. “We feel like O and the Lady Cardinals? if we don’t beat ourselves, though, “Defense and rebounding,” said we’ll be okay.” Coach Oelschlegel. During the first quarter the Lady “That’s going to be the key.” Cardinals shot more successfully from three-point range than from The Irving MacArthur Lady under the basket. Senior standout Cardinals, the state’s defending Alexis Jones had 18 points in the first Class 5A basketball champions, have half alone, but Plano West was also advanced to regional semifinals, finding the net with more success and playing Lubbock Coronado Friday. by halftime the score was tied at 33. If they win, they will play either “We were hitting some shots in Duncanville or Amarillo High on that first quarter, especially those Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Wilkerson three-point field goal shots,” said Greines Activity Center in Fort Coach O. “And in the second quarter, Worth. we were trying to continue to take As this paper goes to press, the those long-range shots and they results of Friday night’s game are weren’t falling, so at halftime we re- still unknown.

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Bob Toler Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2012 www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER February 25, 2012 Page 3 POLICE REPORT TxDOT announces area road closures n Robbery: February 18 at 12:38 small laceration behind his right ear Weekend closure This $7 million project includes This closure is necessary for the a.m. Four unknown teenage males and refused medical treatment. The new sound walls from just east of Ir- contractor to install concrete barrier on bicycles approached the teenage suspects were not located. of lanes on Story road ving Boulevard to Wingren which are on the newly constructed Loop 12 victim as he was walking down West Weather permitting, beginning expected to be substantially complete mainlanes. Pioneer Rd. at High Crest Court. One n Traffic Accident Fatality: February at 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 through 5 by October 2012. This is part of the $224 million of the males stated that they were 18 at 10:30 p.m. A vehicle traveling a.m. Monday, Feb.27 the two north- project to reconstruct the Loop 12/ going to take the victim’s money. The eastbound in the 1800 block of W. bound right lanes on Story Road Loop 12 south reduced SH 114 interchange. The project victim attempted to run away and was Rochelle Rd. at a high rate of speed at SH 183 will be closed. The left began in February 2009 and thrown to the ground by two of the lost control and left the roadway. The northbound through lane will remain to one lane Saturday suspects. The suspects punched the vehicle rolled onto its side and struck open and the southbound lanes will Weather permitting, two left victim several times and went through a tree. The driver was the only oc- remain open while final paving across lanes on southbound Loop 12 be- his pockets. The suspects took $20 cupant and was pronounced dead at the Story Road/SH 183 intersection tween the Trinity River bridge and from the victim and fled the scene on the scene. The Hit and Run Unit was is completed. Texas Plaza will be closed and traf- their bicycles. The victim suffered a called to complete the investigation. The paving is the last phase of fic reduced to one lane from 6 a.m. the installation of a box culvert that through 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. will improve the drainage for Dela- Make time IRVING ware Creek, which runs under SH 183 and frontage roads between Story for fire safety FIRE DEPARTMENT Road and MacArthur Boulevard. This $7 million project includes The Irving Fire Department ACTIVITY SUMMARY new sound walls from just east of wants everyone to remember the Irving Fire Department responded to 153 Irving Boulevard to Wingren Road importance of turning off and/or incidents Feb.16-22. which are expected to be substan- unplugging heating devices like tially complete by October 2012. curling irons, coffee makers and Fire incidents Medical calls clothing irons before leaving the 33 Misc. Fire/ 7 Major Accidents Eastbound SH 183 exit home. *According to the National Rescue Calls 43 Major Medical Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 0 Special 10 Heart Attacks to Story Road closing over 968 fires occur annually due to Operations 19 Difficulty Weather permitting, The Texas these heating devices causing over 31 1 Structure Fires* Breathing Department of Transportation will million dollars in damage.* 2 Vehicle Fires 28 Trauma Related close the exit ramp from eastbound “We are all in a rush in the morn- 10 CPR Situations SH 183 to Story Road beginning at ing getting ready for work or school,” 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. on Monday, said Fire Chief Mario Molina. “We electrical fire that can be devastating. Feb. 27. need to slow down and keep safety Get into the habit of unplugging, just This closure is necessary for the in mind before we leave our home.” to be safe. safety of motorists and construction A faulty device can cause an Source: Fire Community Outreach workers during an excavation opera- tion needed to finish the reconstruc- tion of the SH 183 frontage road on the east side of Story Road. Motorists should exit at MacAr- thur and follow detour signs back to Story Road. Portable electronic message boards have been placed in advance to inform motorists of the closure and the exit to the detour. LETTER TO THE EDITOR $69* D.I.V.O.R.C.E CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW ● Editor: ● DWI / Suspended License Divorce / Annulment ● All Warrants ● Child Support / Paternity I want to thank the Irving Ram- ● ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification bler for providing a positive view of ● Restraining Order ● Occupational License ● Protective Order events that occur in Irving. In par- ● Source: Whole Heart Ministry Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption ticular, the journalists that usually ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● Domestic Violence Moms enjoy fellowship and an opportunity to support each fill the front page--Jess Paniszczyn other at the Whole Heart Ministry’s MomHeart conference. and Alice Canham--seem to have an Easy Payment Plans Juvenile Cases Open Saturdays and Sundays uncanny knack of finding and clearly Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe Child Protective “We keep on encouraging moms writing about the many good things 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy Services/CPS 1420 N. Cooper St., #112 MomHeart to be good moms,” Custer said. “Most that happen here. Your paper leaves #409, Dallas 75207 Arlington, TX 76010 Continued from Page 1 of them didn’t have good moms, a feel-good warmth when reading the 214-638-5930 Se Habla Espanol 817-277-0196 mom you need encouragement and so they don’t know how to be good stories, unlike the negative impres- what better place [than here] … They moms.” sion that the Dallas paper creates. 866-446-1400 can either empathize or minister.” It is a valiant challenge. They are Keep up the good work. *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. Her sister-in-law, Ellie, although not trying to undo decades of damage, Art Rubeck a mom, was with her at the confer- but they have a plan. Whole Heart ence. “I want seven kids; I want to go Ministries writes books, which are Send us your comments into it prepared,” she said. then taken back by the mothers to Lynn Custer serves as a board be used in small groups back home. The Letters to the Editor member of Whole Heart Ministries “I think the internet and blogging section is devoted to giving the and is a long-time friend of the … the word has gotten out.” Mrs. people of Irving a voice. The Ir- Clarksons. Custer said. ving Rambler accepts your input, letters, comments – good as well as bad, and opinions. 3/31/12 IISD business department recognized nationally This section is provided for you Irving ISD and the Business Services Division have been awarded the the reader. 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Irving High coaches students, respectively. Nimitz “C” students ing them tenth place. Alvaro Aleman and are Randall Winter, Julie Pritchett, Victor Sales/Sales Manager grabbed the top spots, with Trey Masters Alvin Nguyen were the highest scorers on Galanis, Judith Nevil, Kristi Rucker, Carol placing second; Marlene Hernandez was the Irving High team in their divisions. Lawler, and Sandra Pennal. The Irving Rambler is looking for a third with a perfect score in the Super Quiz Outstanding individual performances in The Single Academy team made a successful sales-focused person to man- Relay; and Rumaldo Robles placed fourth. interview are silver medalist Jane Lee, and strong effort with each student on the age and grow our print advertising sales. Coaches of the team are Becky and Carey gold medalist Ed Nuno. Saul Membreno team earning 44 percent of the team points We are an eight year old company with Christenberry, and Jeremy Chumley, Greg received the bronze medalist in speech. In awarded. Singley Academy plans to come two local newspapers and a total com- Jackson, and Greg Thomson. The Vikings the scholastic division, Harley Rubio – with back next year for a stronger showing. bined readership of about 70,000. Both of our newspapers serve niche markets with plenty of growth potential. be more fun than difficult. There would be next generation of innovators by introduc- We are still growing. The person we Engineering challenges, but you are learning and having ing students to the marvels of engineering are looking for must be able to contact local businesses both over the phone Continued from Page 1 fun at the same time. when they are making critical course deci- and in person for the development of “I didn’t really know anything about en- sions,” said Tracey Gunnlaugsson, Exxon new business. This individual must also students. I’d like to change that, and I’d like gineering before today. I learned it is a great Mobil senior downstream advisor, corporate provide excellent service to our clients to work with groups in which I am not the career, plus you can earn a lot of money also.” strategic planning. “We want to demonstrate while selling advertising in our weekly only girl. I think this program is a good way Ariana Guyton, a 6th grade student at to girls that engineering careers are not only newspapers. to improve that. Lamar Middle School, sees the potential to exciting, rewarding and diverse, but they also “This career is amazing, and it opens use her creativity in the field of engineering. offer the power to make a difference in soci- The perfect candidate must have: many opportunities. Today engineers are “Today was a wonderful day. My fa- ety. Whether creating advanced technologies n B2b sales experience. needed, so you are kind of guaranteed to vorite part was the catapult,” Ariana said. or developing new medicines, engineers are n Extensive prior experience with face- have a good job with good pay and travel. “I learned about mass and weight and what changing the world every day.” to-face cold calling. Engineering offers lots of opportunities that angle you should use to do what we needed Although women comprise about half n The ability to hire, train and coach I think young women would like to do with to do. I also learned not to touch dry ice. of the U.S. workforce, they hold only 14 sales representatives. their lives. Professionally, it is very rewarding. “I want to be a chemical engineer. I percent of engineering jobs, according to the n The ability to develop creative and ef- “Girls should investigate all the things would like to take things people don’t use Economics and Statistics Administration. fective custom designed solution for our an engineer can do. There is much more to and create new things. I would be like an The day’s Marshmallow Mania winning customers. n it than simply someone building a car. There inventor. I want to be able to live my life and team consisted of Alondra Sanchez, Taylor Strong communication, organization are dozens of different engineering fields. go out into the world as an engineer.” Shuman and Miriam Granados from IISD’s and planning skills. They should look at this career with a broad Employees also served as on-site men- Bowie Middle School working with Trinity point of view.” tors, leading experiments such as Marshmal- Sweet and Nada Hunter from DISD’s Hulcy Call for an appointment: 972-870-1992 Bowie Middle School 7th grader, Alon- low Mania, where girls built a catapult and Middle School. dra Sanchez, was a member of the Marsh- launched marshmallows using the laws of The day’s View from the Top winning LEGAL NOTICE mallow Mania winning team. physics, and A View from the Top, where team consisted of Anjanique Mackey, Cindy “I think being an engineer would be a team members designed and built a sturdy Yanes, Summer Iglesias and Sarai Mejia The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will receive sealed responses good career, because it opens paths to dif- structure with playing cards. from Hulcy Middle School. in the Purchasing Division, 1st floor, 845 W. Irving Blvd, until the date and time below and will open responses at the same ferent jobs,” Alondra said. “I think it would “ExxonMobil is working to build the Source: ExxonMobil location for the following item: 1. ITB #091M-12F 7 MacArthur Blvd. Utility Undergrounding from Metker to Northgate Happy 21st Birthday Pre-Bid Meeting 03/05/12 @ 3:00 PM Irving Civic Center Second Floor Conf. Rm. 2A A native a De Fu- 825 W. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060 niak Springs, FL and a Due Date: 03/09/12 Leap Year Baby, Shel- 3:00 PM Responses must be received in a sealed envelope with by Anne Cederstrom solicitation number and due date on the envelope. Late Myers, celebrates her responses cannot be accepted. Information may be found at 21st birthday on Feb. www.cityofirving.org click 29. Departments/ Purchasing. Phone: 972.721.2631 In the fall of 1947, ACT OF VALOR R HUGO - 2D PG Shelby met Aviation 1:25 4:30 7:15 10:00 1:05 3:55 6:50 9:45 LEGAL NOTICE Cadet Duane Myers. GONE PG13 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 - 3D PG They married on 11- 1:30 4:55 7:25 10:05 12:50 3:55 7:00 10:05 24-50, and together NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS - PROPOSED TYLER PERRYS * THIS MEANS WAR PG13 ZONING CHANGES CITY OF IRVING PLANNING they had and raised GOOD DEEDS PG13 1:45 5:00 7:45 10:15 four children. In 1955, AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL 1:55 5:05 7:40 10:15 Public hearings are held to consider applications for Duane was hired as SAFE HOUSE R # WANDERLUST R 1:40 4:25 7:05 9:50 amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the an American Airlines 1:20 4:00 7:00 9:40 Official Zoning Map of the City of Irving, Texas for the properties pilot, and the family moved to Irving. THE VOW PG13 described herein: Shelby is a member of the Irving Art Association, THE GREY R 1:00 3:30 7:30 10:05 LOCATION, DATES & TIMES OF PUBLIC 1:10 3:50 6:50 9:45 HEARINGS: Bluebonnet Tole and Decorative Society. As a member JOURNEY 2 THE MYSTERIOUS City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Blvd., of the Irving Heritage Senior Center, she has worked in DESCENDANTS R ISLAND - 3D PG Irving, Texas the Senior Gift Shop where many of her own creations 1:35 4:15 6:55 9:35 12:50 3:10 7:50 10:10 Planning & Zoning Commission: 16 Monday, March have been sold. Married 61 years, Shelby and Duane 5, 2012, 7 p.m. * GHOST RIDER: THE SPIRIT OF JOURNEY 2 THE MYSTERIOUS City Council: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 7 p.m. are also charter members of the Plymouth Park Baptist VENGEANCE - 3D PG13 ISLAND - 2D PG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND Church in Irving. 1:00 3:20 5:40 8:00 10:20 5:30 ZONING CASE ZC11-0047: Approximately 118 acres at the northeast side of S.H. 114 and N. # - No Passes Tickets on sale NOW! Belt Line Road * - Fully Restricted Online or at the Theater The request is to amend the Future Land Use Map from “Office/ Technology/Warehousing and High Density Residential” uses to “Low Density Residential” uses and rezone the property from R-40 (Single Family), R-MF-2 (Multi-Family) and C-O (Commercial Office) to S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for R-6 (Single Family) to develop the property with single family uses. ZONING CASE ZC11-0061: Approximately 1,237 sq. ft. at 2027 E. Hwy. 356, Suite A Why wait in lines? The request is to rezone the property from C-N (Neighborhood PURCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com Commercial) to S-P-1 for R-AB (Restaurant with Alcoholic Beverage Sales) to allow an existing restaurant the accessory use of the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. LOCATION, DATES & TIMES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Blvd., Source: CFB ISD Irving, Texas Ranchview High School choir and orchestra Planning & Zoning Commission: Monday, March 5, 2012, 7 p.m. members Haesol Han, Joon Moon, Andrew Lee, City Council: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 7 p.m. Akshay Patel, Sol Seul Han, Kristen Cunningham, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND Emalie Garner (L to R) will advance to state solo ZONING CASE ZC12-0006: Approximately 18.64 acres at 2939 Esters Road (north of W. Rochelle and ensemble competition Road, west of Esters Road) The request is to amend the Future Land Use Map from “Retail Choir, orchestra students excel in competition and Light Commercial” uses to “Low Density Residential” uses and rezone the property from M-FW (Freeway) to S-P-2 Ranchview High School recently had 21 choir and orches- (Generalized Site Plan) for R-6 (Single Family) to develop the tra students participate in U.I.L. Solo and Ensemble contest. property with single family uses. Four choir and eight orchestra students received superior All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public Even Exchange hearings and express their opinions on the zoning change ratings and ten qualified to compete in the Texas State Solo request. Written response for the record may also be submitted and Ensemble contest held in Austin. to: In order to qualify for state, a participant must perform a City of Irving – Development Services, 825 W. class one solo from memory or perform in a class one ensemble Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060. The application is on file for public review in Development and receive a superior ranking from the adjudicator. The choir Services at the address listed above during normal business soloist who qualified for state include Kristen Cunningham hours. For additional information, please contact the (12th grade), Emalie Garner (12th grade) and Helen Han Development Services at 972-721-2424. Please reference the (10th grade). Orchestra soloists who qualified for state include case number when requesting information. Haesol Han (10th grade), Sol Seul Han (11th grade) and Joon This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces Moon (12th grade). Allen Lee (10th grade), Andrew Lee (12th are available. Requests for interpretation services or assistive grade), Joon Moon (12th grade) and Akshay Patel (12th grade) hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. qualified for state with their string quartet. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance. Source: CFB ISD www.IrvingRambler.com THE IRVING RAMBLER February 25, 2012 Page 5

Winners are Shruthi Alladi, Saul Friday Nite Membreno, Israel Cuellar-Vargas Continued from Page 1 and Natasha Dango. The 2011 Spir- ited Youth of the Year is Saul Mem- “This is a teen program. We breno, a student at Irving High are just here to help facilitate it. The School. teens put on the program. Teenag- At the end of the evening, the ers from the Irving Youth Action following teens were recognized for Council select the teens who are go- the excellent quality of their perfor- ing to perform through an audition mances. process. The masters of ceremonies Best Movement: Elizabeth Her- and judges are teenagers. During the Photos by John Starkey nandez intermission, cookies and lemonade Filling the stage, Dominant 7 (Edward Cosio, Ally Gant, Austin Best Instrumental: Michael were made and served by the Singley Ricardo Alvarado’s heartfelt James, Zach Zessler, Erick Rodriguez, Raul Ruz, Richard Tran, Simmons Academy culinary students. So the solo won the night’s Best Trenton Whitehead – not in order) create a unique sound Best Variety: Makenzy Barrs entire event is teen based.” Singing accolade. resulting in the Best Band award. Best Singing: Ricardo Alvarado Gary Schepf a member of the Best Band: Dominant 7 (Edward Irving Youth Council wore a tuxedo So many people do not know how During the event, four teens Cerda said. “They have gone out and Cosio, Ally Gant, Austin James, Zach to the performance, because in his talented our teens are. This year had were acknowledged for their volun- volunteered in ways that impact our Zessler, Erick Rodriguez, Raul Ruz, words, ‘it’s a classy event.’ probably the strongest of the shows teerism in the community through community. We recognized one teen Richard Tran, Trenton Whitehead) “Friday Nite Live is the premier in the history of Friday Nite Live. The the Spirited Youth Awards. per quarter. Then at Friday Nite Live, People’s Choice: The Cobblers teen talent competition for the city of talent was extremely good all the way “The Spirited Youth Awards we announce the overall Spirited (Johnny Barajas, Eunice Kim, Thom- Irving,” Schepf said. “It is a unique through the event. Each performer represent teenagers who have made Youth of the Year.” as Lightfoot, Jake Lovvorn, Catelynn and great event to showcase teens. was an expert in their specific area.” a difference in our community,” The 2011 Spirited Youth Award Shields, Johnny Tran, Tyler Tran) Toy Tigers break new ground The Irving High School Toy Tigers brought home the Grand Champion award from Showtime Interna- tional Regional Competition at Red Oak High School January 21. The Toy Tigers also brought home seven top awards that the team has not won in previous contests. Addition- ally all seven of the team’s dances received a rating of “1” and won the sweepstakes award for scoring 85 points or higher from all three judges. Source: Irving ISD Team awards included: The Toy Tigers Drill Team from Irving High Toy Tiger Team — Grand Champion; Toy Tiger Schools celebrates their wins at Showtime Team — Sweepstakes, Judges Award; Swingers Elite International Regional Competition. Ensemble — 1st Place Officers — Sweepstakes, Judges Award; Officer Pom Pom routine — Best in Class; Team Military routine — routine — Best in Class; Officer Novelty routine — Best in Best in Class; Team Hip Hop routine — Best in Class; Class; Officer Hip Hop — Best in Class runner up; Team Officer — Grand Champion Scholarships available for gifted students’ summer programs The National Society for the to outstanding students who demon- Gifted (SIG), a not-for-profit pro- Gifted and Talented (NSGT) is pro- strate excelled ability in their field of gram of NSGT and renowned gifted viding $10,000 in scholarships for interest. A team of educators in the summer program, has welcomed Irving area students to apply towards field of gifted education will review several recipients of the Board of selected summer programs. the applications and choose the Trustees Scholarships in the past. Ten scholarships are being of- scholarship winners. Winners will The NSGT scholarships have also fered by the NSGT Board of Trustees be notified on April 15. afforded students the opportunity - six at $1,000 each, six at $500 each “With gifted education strug- to participate in such programs as and four at $250 each - and will be gling in this country, supplemental iDTech, the Cambridge College Pro- used by the deserving student to programs like SIG - and subsequent gram, Duke TIP, and Northwestern help pay tuition for gifted summer scholarships - are more important CTD, among others. program of their choice. The deadline than ever,” said Barbara Swicord, Students can download and for applications is April 1. President and CEO of SIG. complete the scholarship application Each year, the awards are given The Summer Institute for the atwww.nsgt.org/scholarships.asp. OBITUARIES Evelyn Lucille Floyd Dorman Willie “Bill” Green Evelyn Lucille Floyd Dorman, 79, El Dorado Springs, Willie “Bill” Green, of Irving, passed away Monday, Mo passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012 at home January 30, 2012. He was born September 29, 1929 in surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1932 Dallas to Willie Calvin Green and Florence May Shirley. near Pittsburg, MO to William T. He was an active member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church and Julia Quick Floyd. After gradu- in Irving and a life member of the D. A.V. He is preceded & Cremation Services ating from Wheatland High School, in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 60 Evelyn married her high school years, Barbara Smith Green of Irving; son Earl Mark sweetheart, Clyde Dorman on July Green; daughters Sarah Salazar and husband Andrew A preferred 9, 1949. Together they raised eight of Corpus Christi, and Joanna Stuntzner and husband LifeLegacy provider children: Jaqueline Beck, Denice Mark of Grand Prairie; grandsons David Parker, Jathan Bell, Marlene Holtkamp, Sandra Salazar, Scott Stuntzner, Joshua Stuntzner, and Mat- 403 South Britain Rd., Pompa, Ellen Tucker, Robin Press- thew Stuntzner; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Travis Irving TX 75060 ley, Rhonda Dorman, and Roger Dorman. This life-long and Ann Smith of Duncanville; and several nieces and www.chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 union began in the Kansas City area where the first three nephews. Funeral services were held at 12 PM Friday, children were born, and then continued in Irving, Texas, February 3, 2012 at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church with where all eight children were raised. After retiring, Cyde Pastor Bobby Joe Raper officiating. Committal services and Evelyn returned to Missouri in 1988 to enjoy their followed at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. Memori- rural acreage and home. Evelyn was a loving wife and als may be sent to Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box devoted mother and grandmother, who was blessed with 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Continuing seventeen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. She was a constant source of love and guidance George J. Wallo, Jr. not only to her immediate family, but also to those who George J. Wallo, Jr., age 83, of Dallas, formerly of The Tradition became associated by marriage, friendship, and adop- Irving, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at a Plano nursing tion. For her all were to be cherished and made a part of facility. Born December 30, 1928 in “The Right Choice her household. She loved to take long walks on her rural Jessup, Pennsylvania, he was the for Over 50 Years.” property, collecting unique rocks and finding arrowheads. son of George Wallo, Sr. and Helen Ben F. Brown She especially enjoyed walking along the river bordering Gorrel Wallo. A 20 year Navy of- the property. In her later years, she enjoyed reading as ficer, he worked for the U.S. Postal BROWN’S MEMORIAL well as watching birds and wildlife. She was very partial Service for ten years before retiring. FUNERAL HOME to hummingbirds and kept several feeders in view of her A fourth degree Knight of Colum- living room chair. Preceding her in death were her mother bus, he was preceded in death by a Church & Chapel Services and father, three brothers, Alva Clifford Floyd, Hubert daughter, Gail Hudson. Survivors Local, Out of Town Services & Burials Lee Floyd, Charles Edward Floyd, a sister Norman Jean include his wife of 57 years, Mary Kishel Wallo; daughter, Memorials Raymond, and a grandson, Aaron Lloyd Tipping. She is Daren Wallo-Rogers and husband Les of Dallas; a son, Cremation survived by her husband Clyde, one sister, Bernice Arlene George Wallo, III of Hurst; and three grandchildren, Memories Flowers Sanders, and all of her children and their spouses, and Donnie Hudson, Jr., Jennifer Hall and Samantha Wallo. remaining grandchildren. Services were held on Thurs- The funeral service was 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 20 Director in Charge day, February 9, 2012 at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel in Irving Gary Westerman Home, Wheatland, MO. with Rev. Al Bandy officiating. with Rev. Msgr. Jerome Duesman officiating. Visitation Interment followed at Antioch Cemetary, Pittsburg, MO. was from noon until the service. Entombment followed The pallbearers were grandsons Jason Beck, Nick Tip- the service at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. 972-254-4242 www.brownmem.com ping, Clyde Heath Tucker, Jared Pompa, Kevin Pressley, The family suggests memorials to a children’s char- and Evan Tucker. Her Loving smile and enormous heart ity. Arrangements made by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral will be missed by all. Home. Brown Family Owned and Operated.

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By Alice Canham it might be even more meaningful.” Because their concerts are free, any Irving residents re- The Silvertones keep on singing the nonprofit group relies on dona- member Woody Schober military personnel for Veterans’ Day. The group’s main focus is on ers. He has known Woody Shober for tions from the public and on dues Mas the first choir director Then this spring, we’ll do another fellowship. decades, since all three of Dean’s sons from its members ($50 per year). at Nimitz High School and then the concert with the Irving Children’s “Our members are looking for a were in the Irving Boys Choir when They also raise funds by selling nuts longtime Fine Arts Director of Irving Choir on May 4. That’s a city choir, place where they can still contribute Schober directed. One of his sons at Christmas. ISD. Now he directs the Irving Silver- and the children have to audition their talents and abilities, plus meet is now the choir director at Trinity “And I try to borrow music when tones, a chorus for those over fifty. for it. It’s always a delight to hear friends. Research shows that the Euless. Dean himself was a member I can,” said Schober, “from churches “I’ve been working with the choir them sing.” more you use your mind, the better of the Air Force Academy Choir and or schools or whatever.” since 2000,” Schober said. “We enjoy The group will also celebrate your reasoning skills. remained a loyal church choir mem- The Silvertones are always look- keeping it going, mentally and physi- a reunion concert with the Shady “I start with physical warm-ups ber throughout his life. ing for new voices. Anyone over fifty cally. Music can be sung throughout Grove Ramblers on March 31. to get them moving. And breathing “When I had a stroke in 2001it can simply show up at the weekly your life. “They’re a bluegrass group and exercises are very important, since affected my hearing. I could no longer rehearsals (Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. at “We sing a variety of music – the they’re very popular,” Schober added. seniors have a tendency for pneumo- distinguish pitches so I had to get Plymouth Park United Methodist oldies, favorites and contemporary “They’ve been around a long time, nia. There’s a lot we do to keep our hearing aids, and it was a difficult Church). Choristers do not need to music selections, too. and they draw a crowd wherever they singers healthy.” year,” said Dean. “I really learned to read music and there are no audi- “Our big annual concert honors perform.” Paul Dean is one of those sing- appreciate the music after that. Now tions. FUN & GAMES CLUBS

American Legion Post #218 Heritage Park Building 215 Main St. Downtown Irving 3rd Thursday of each month. Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878

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 Put a Paw print in your heart Evening Lions Club and a best friend at home! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Community Bible Church The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to 2301 Texas Drive bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m.

Irving Amateur Radio Club Fourth Thurday of the month 7:30 to 9 PM Louie, Louie... oh, baby, I want a Senter Park East 4140 Valley View Ln. home! I'm a very friendly, smart, I’m Blue. You will not be "Blue" after 228 Chamberlain well-mannered boy who loves you come to this fantastic shelter Irving, Texas 75038 www.irvingarc.org everyone, kids and other pets and meet me. I am a handsome 6 972-721-7788 included! I'm about a year old, so I year old male who was rescued from www.dfwhumane.com Irving AMBUCS need an active home with a family Louisiana. My fur is a soft grey color Thursday at 11:30am who's ready to go for walks and and it is the ﬁrst thing you will notice OPEN: New Panda Cafe teach me everything I need to know about me. I love to be loved and Tuesday - Friday to be an even better dog than I played with, so please come on down West Hwy 183 service rd. already am. You know you want to and take me to your forever Texas 11am-6pm sing Louie Louie to me! home. Saturday 10am – 5pm Irving Garden & Arts 2nd Thursday, 10am Come adopt a new family member today! Irving Garden & Arts Building If you can’t adopt, please donate! 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 Irving Noonday Lions Wednesdays Ph 972-409-9940 New Panda Cafe @ 11:30 Hwy 183 At Story, Irving

Irving Republican Women’s Club Meets the second Monday of each month (except July) at 7pm IHOP Restaurant Hwy 635 @ MacArthur

Irving Retired School Personnel Association 2nd Friday, 10am First Christian Church 210 East Sixth Street

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.

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.

Saturday Singles Lunch Bunch 1st & 3rd Saturdays 972-254-3525

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

Yellow Rose AMBUCS Wednesday’s at 6:00pm IHOP Restaurant- Beltline Rd. 1801 N. Beltline Rd.

VFW Post 2494 IRVING Post Meeting – 1st Thursday at 7pm Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd Wed at 7pm Men’s Auxiliary – 4th Wed at 7pm Junior Girls – 2nd Sun at 12:30pm 3375 Belt Line Rd

Widowed Persons Service Saturday Morning 8:30am IHOP Restaurant-Beltline 1801 N. Beltline Rd.

Organizations are required to re-submit their information on a monthly basis to insure that the Irving Rambler will have accurate information. Listings are limited to the Organization’s name, meeting location and time. 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 IRVING RAMBLER February 25, 2012 Page 7 Black history Continued from Page 1

Black Heritage Forever Stamp by the United States Postal Service by Postmaster Rodney Malone. The honor went to entrepreneur and publisher John H. Johnson, the founder of Johnson Publishing Com- Expressing themselves pany, which publishes Ebony and Jet through the arts, Singley magazines. Academy students remember “John Johnson’s unyielding the contributions of African- commitment to journalistic excel- American women. lence and his unparalleled reporting on African American culture USPS Chicago Senior Plant Manager have distinguished him as one of Anthony Vaughan in a press release. America’s greatest publishers,” said Source: the United States Postal Service

Photos by John Starkey Singley Academy students perform a dance based on traditional African celebrations choreographed by student Carina Medina.

“Provided in partnership with the Can your family afford college? Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce.”

By Jason Alderman there’s the net cost you’ll actually pay Fill out a FAFSA. Even if you I’m a firm believer that the more after subtracting grants, aid, work think your income’s too high to quali- Irving’s Merritt Hawkins and Associates knowledge you acquire, the richer study and other adjustments that fy for financial aid, you still should fill your life will be. But as college tu- may apply. out the Free Application for Federal Celebrates 25 Years ition and fees continue to skyrocket, Thanks to a new federal law, Student Aid (FAFSA), since it’s also Mayor Beth students and parents increasingly all post-secondary institutions must required by virtually all institutions Van Duyne and are asking, “Is a degree really worth post a “net price” calculator to help for access to federal student loans. Mayor Pro Tem the cost?” families more accurately estimate Federal loans generally have more fa- Rick Stopfer, For many people it certainly is: the true costs of attending, based on vorable interest rates and repayment along with City On average, college graduates earn the student’s individual situation. terms than private loans so it’s best to Council mem- $550,000 more than high school Colleges may either use the Depart- exhaust those alternatives first. bers Galloway, grads over a lifetime, according to a ment of Education’s basic calculator Patrick, and Phil- Pew Research Center study. Not only template or develop their own if they lip, joinedJoin the us on Feb. 23! that, the current unemployment rate require additional information. IRVING SUNRISE founderCo ofry Mer Hines,- Vice President March 8- Gavin Tade- among college grads is only half that Although you won’t be able to do ROTARY ritt Hawkinsfor and Exter Associates,nal A airs, Jim Hawkins and Jeff Singleton at the Fron- of high school grads. (formerexact g comparisons,hter pilot the and new calcula- tiers of Flightwill Museummake a presentationin celebrating the company’s silver anniversary, So, assuming your kid is interIraq- wartors do ve provideteran) a goodAmer startingi- point and their 20th year of business in Irving. ested in college, ask yourself, “How for estimating the true costs of vari- The companyabout wasDallas founded Baptist in California but immediately relocated much can we afford to spend withoutcan Airous linecolleges. Pilot- Indeed, activ somee students to Irving for its centralUniversit location,y. great employees, and easy access to both digging ourselves into a hole?” Unlessin Pilot'sfind that union because and of financial up incen- airports. The Mayor presented a proclamation naming February 17th as you started socking away money longon thetives issues offered, w ithsuch Amer as grants,i- merit- Merritt Hawkins Day in Irving. Merritt Hawkins is the largest physician ago or Junior can count on a full-ridecan Airbasedlines- scholarships our home- and low-income and medical recruiting firm in the United States. Also joining in the scholarship, you’ll probably need to subsidies, they can actually afford celebration was Tom Trotter, Chamber Vice Chairman, who presented take out student (and parent) loansto wnschools airline. they’d W previouslyas just ruled out. a congratulatory proclamation from the Chamber. to pay for that degree. interExpensiveviewed private on schools a sometimes Join us March 8! Tread carefully so you’re notnational end up stor cheapery for than CBS comparable Speaker: Gavin Tade, Cory Hines, Vice Presi- saddled with too much debt. Here are stateMarch schools. 15- Claire American Airlines pilot Chamberdent Boardfor Exter Membernal Mike Gonzales a few factors to remember: Another good comparison tool Billingsly (i forwarded who is active in the pilot’s A airs, will make a Not all degrees are created equal. is the Department of Education’s union will address current Recognized as Minority Business Leader The average college graduate nowher College info on Navigator separate (http://nces. issues at the airline. presentation aboutChamber Board member Mike carries roughly $25,000 in student ed.gov/collegenavigator),email) which lets Tade is a former ghter pilot Dallas Baptist UnGonzalesiver- with Armstrong Relocation loan debt, but many families rack up Ma yourch search 22- R forose details Canna- about colleges and Iraq War veteran. sity. was recognized by the Dallas Business far more, especially if they have sev- throughout the U.S., including tuition Journal as a Minority Business Leader MEETINGS eral children. Students should follow daandy- longtimehousing costs, Ci tymajors and de- JOIN US! for 2012. Gonzales was presented with 7 a.m. Thursday mornings their passions – in education andCouncilw in grees offeredoman and and typical wife SAT scores a recognition plaque by fellow Board Las Colinas Country Club February 9th speaker — life – but remember, someone with of students attending. You can even member Tracy Merci, publisher of the 4400 N.O'Connor Blvd a degree in engineering or computer build a list of schools for side-by-side Chris WallacDallase, Business Journal. Irving, Texas 75062 sciences will probably garner much comparisons. President of the IrvingGonzales, who began his career higher pay and more easily pay off Chamber of Commerwith ceArmstrong while in college, loans than graduates in lower-paying csdcdc serves as the company’s president. fields like education. Gonzales and his wife, Nancy, are long In other words, don’t take on Tilted Kilt time Irving residents. Also recognized debt that will overwhelm your future Dinner benefitting the Irving Fire Foundation at the event was Verizon employee ability to pay it off. To save money, Honor Guard & Mayday Fund Trinidad Agu- many students start out at a com- irre (left) who munity college then transfer to a is a Marketing four-year institution. Manager and Calculate college’s true cost. As serves as the with buying a car, when tallying a National Execu- college’s true cost there’s the sticker tive President price – the stated full cost for tuition, of the Hispanic fees, room and board, etc. – and Support Orga- nization at Ve- rizon. Sell it! MetLife Mortgage Holds Job Fair for Employees The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce joined What are you forces with Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas to support MetLife waiting for? Get Your Kilt On! Mortgage’s a job fair. The job fair was designed to address the employees Join Irving’s Honor Guard whose positions were recently eliminated as MetLife exits the mortgage CASH IN with April 11, 2012 origination business. Thirty-five businesses with current job openings Irving Rambler Las Colinas Country Club participated in this exclusive event for impacted MetLife employees. Classifieds Whiskey Tasting 6pm “The goal of the City of Irving and the Chamber is to assure that Presentation of the Haggis 7pm MetLife employees are provided employment opportunities,” said Don CALL TODAY! Sponsorships from $1,000-$10,000 - Tickets $100/each Williams, Director of Business and Visitor Services with the Chamber. 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IRVING VOICES IS THE VOICE FOR THE PEOPLE

Why Do Six of Our Council Members Insist That the EV Is Legal According to the Proposition That Was Passed?

Following is a transcription from the City website of a conversation between Roy Santoscoy and Charles Anderson, City Attorney, at the February 16 Council meeting in regard to the legality of pursuing the building of the Entertainment Venue as a separate “entity” as both referred to the EV:

SANTOSCOY (paraphrased): Stated that he had always looked upon the proposition passed by the voters as giving Irving the right to build two different “entities.” He also stated that some people do not interpret it this way saying that they only voted to build one “entity.” Then he turned and asked Charles Anderson for a legal opinion as to whether the original proposition gave Irving the authority to build two “entities” or one.*

[NOTE ONE:** Anderson’s reply follows and in IV’s opinion, Anderson’s answer was NOT a legal opinion, but rather a summary of what Irving has been doing. In the end he makes a slight reference to it being legal, but never does he state that it is HIS LEGAL OPINION. Judge for yourself.]

ANDERSON: “The proposition did call for development and construction financing costs for both the Convention Center and the Entertainment Venue Project (note: no ‘s’ on ‘project’).” [Then Anderson reads verbatim the Proposition on which we voted.] He then continues, “We have ALWAYS TAKEN IT THAT THE... RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE DESCRIBED BY THE STATUTE SUPPORTING EITHER THE CONVENTION CENTER OR THE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE… is covered including the parking garage or plaza… the city has been authorized to pursue all those and is legal in pursing those pursuant to this election and proposition that was passed.”*

[NOTE TWO:** Anderson never said, “My legal opinion is…” or “The legal opinion of our legal department is…” or “The legal opinion of the court is ….” He simply said, “WE HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN IT THAT….”* which IV believes is in no way a legal opinion.]

[NOTE THREE:** Anderson also did not confirm what Roy was seeking. Roy wanted assurance that the vote on the proposition said that Irving voters had voted on two totally separate projects. WE HAD NOT. The word PROJECT, singular, was used exclusively throughout the Proposition as it was also used by Anderson. Anderson postured that the City was authorized to pursue this ALL INCLUSIVE PROJECT, although HE DID NOT SAY THAT THE CITY WAS AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROJECTS* as Santoscoy originally sought to confirm.]

[NOTE FOUR:** If Rick, Roy, Rose, Mike, Dennis, and Lewis were so absolutely positive that the original Proposition gave them authority to BUILD TWO SEPARATE PROJECTS, WHY THEN DID THE COUNCIL PASS RESOLUTION 210-159 ON JULY 8, 2010, CALLING THE ENTERTAIN- MENT CENTER “AN EXPANSION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER?”* Why not leave it a separate project? Why attempt an apparent cover up?]

IV believes the Council passed the Resolution because the original Proposition did not give them the authority to build two separate “entities” They tried to make the Entertainment Venue legal by passing the Resolution.

VISIT - WWW. IRVINGVOICES.COM or WRITE - [email protected] Pd. Pol. Ad. By Irving Voices *All information taken from City of Irving website **Irving Voices opinions based on research