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Coppell ● Las Colinas ● Valley Ranch ● Irving ● ● Irving ● 10 RamblerRamblerRambler YEARS November 30, 2013 50¢ Legacy of joy continues for Kidd’s Kids By Phil Cerroni Dallas before going as a group to has partnered with Kidd’s Kids for The air buzzed with glee as chil- Orlando, Fla. Because of the number the past seven years and enjoys the dren darted around a Southwest Air- of participants this year, guests flew ability to extend their medical trans- lines’ hangar at Love Field gobbling directly from their homes to Florida, portation grant program in this way. gourmet cupcakes before running off and only locals partied at Love Field The combination of Disney’s im- to dance with a group of Dallas Cow- before the official festivities kicked mersive experience and the lengths boys cheerleaders. The cheer filled off later in the evening. park staff go to make sure Kidd’s Kids event was the sendoff for families For two hours, the kids played in can do anything they want regardless going to Disney World on Nov. 21 the hangar as their parents sat back of their disability or medical needs with Kidd’s Kids, the charity founded and relaxed. 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The airline See KIDD’s KIDS, Page 7 at Love Field. / Photos by Phil Cerroni All Coppell invited for coffee with the police By Phil Cerroni No one welcomes a run-in with the police unless, perhaps, the officer is either Andy Griffith or Barney Fife. Although Coppell is not Mayberry, it has cultivated a reputation as a small, friendly community. So in the spirit of neighborliness, the Coppell Police Department (CPD) invited Carlo Aceytuno and Jeff Collangelo, members of Stage Combat Dallas, recreate the fighting style of 17th century musketeers everyone in town to Biggby Coffee at the 30th annual Beaujolais & Beyond Wine Festival on Nov. 22 at the Irving Convention Center. This year’s theme was Les on the morning of Nov. 16 for free Mousquetaires. / Photos by Angie Timmons-Hanselka coffee and a chance to meet Coppell’s boys in blue. “How often do you get the ability Wine festival teaches food, culture to speak to an officer without feeling like you’re bothering them when they’re eating lunch or dinner or at a traffic stop, or when your car’s been to statewide guests broken into or your house has been By Angie Timmons-Hanselka Center and we thought it would be very suitable for an broken into. Coffee with Cops pro- The weather Friday evening was cold, but inside event of that quality, and we found the City of Irving vided an alternative to unwind, drink the Irving Convention Center the air was warm and in- and the Irving Chamber of Commerce to be very recep- some coffee and just talk with your viting and the wine flowed at the 30th annual Beaujolais tive,” said President of the French-American Chamber friendly neighborhood police officer & Beyond Wine Festival. It is the largest event held each of Commerce Eric Corticchiato who has been involved Miss Texas and Cedar Hill native, about questions and concerns,” said year by the Dallas-Fort Worth French American Cham- in all the Beaujolais festivals. “Last year it was such a Ivana Hall, treats guests to her vocal Mac Tristan, Coppell’s Police Chief. ber of Commerce, and this year’s festival was the second success there that we don’t see any reason not to do it talent at the 30th annual Beaujolais Besides building good will in held at the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas. there again.” & Beyond Wine Festival at the Irving the community, CPD reiterated its “Last year we approached the Irving Convention See BEAUJOLAIS, Page 5 Convention Center in Las Colinas. perennial warning to lock car doors See POLICE, Page 5 WE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY 972-253-4200 IRVING TEXAS PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE PERMIT #024981 PERMIT www.mscitx.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM After Hours Clinic: Lab & Radiology: No appointment necessary Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Mon-Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM Not available for After Hours Clinic Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Main Location: 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 75061 Other Locations: Cry ‘havoc’ and let loose the school kids. Mockingbird Elementary students extend their Baylor MOBI: thanks to nearby neighbors by working to rid their yards of fall leaves. / Photo by John Starkey 2001 N. MacArthur Blvd. #425 Valdez Clinic: Las Colinas: The Irving Rambler Box 177731 P.O. Irving, TX 75017 Raking because we love you 3501 N. MacArthur Blvd #400 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #250 Tuscan Cardiovascular Center: OB/GYN: By Jess Starkey you’ to our neighbors for helping out 701 Tuscan Dr #205 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #255 On a cool fall morning, Coppell’s and dealing with all of the craziness Mockingbird Elementary students that goes on living around a school,” and teachers participated in The said Caroline Plauche, a first grade Great Rakesgiving. A service learn- teacher, as she watched over some ing project, The Great Rakesgiving, rambunctious leaf rakers. So we found students working in age mixed, thought we’d talk to the kids about Irving Rambler $0.50 Kindergarten through fifth grade, to service projects and rake some of our rake the yards of the homes close to neighbors’ leaves. the school on Nov. 20. “The kids are loving it. This is “We are trying to say ‘thank See RAKING, Page 3 Santa photo ops • A wonderland of decorated trees and student Celebrate Christmas traditions of art • Performers, holiday art projects, and sculpture garden train rides • Refreshments • Free concert at 7:30 p.m. – Mariachi los Camperos de Nati Cano DEC. 6 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. IrvingArtsCenter.com 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062 (972) 252-7558 All Free! Open 7 days a week • Free parking Page 2 November 30, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.RamblerNewspapers.com COMMUNITY CALENDAR (255 Parkway Blvd.) for The lighting of the one of our terrific staff members Ruth Baker. Miniature Houses Exhibit Tax ID 20-8362270 Dec. 1, 3 p.m. Christmas tree, live music, holiday treats, a She and her husband Neil will be singing in Wreath Sponsorship Form candy cane hunt, and, of course, Santa Claus! the Church Choir. Free. Sponsored wreaths by this form will be placed on the grave markers at Oak Grove Memorial Not only is the Irving Heritage House (303 th For information, call 972-462-5100. Letters to Santa Gardens this year on Saturday, December 14 , 2013. South O’Connor Rd.) decorated for Christmas, You may mail your requests and payment to the address below, but there is a special exhibit of the newest Chorale Performance By Dec. 19 …or you can deliver this completed form with your payment to either: Aria, Brown’s Memorial, Calvary, Chism-Smith, Donnelly’s Colonial, Mt. Carmel, Restland collection given to the Irving Heritage Dec. 7 & 8, 7 p.m. All good little girls and boys need to Coppell Chapel Funeral Home(s) or to Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Society. Three beautifully crafted miniature The Plymouth Park Baptist Church will complete their Wish List and drop it in buildings by Helen Brooks Klem will be on feature The Worship Choir and Orchestra Santa’s mailbox located at the Town Center Your Name:_______________________________________________________ display. The centerpiece is a 23” tall Victorian of Plymouth Park Church along with the (255 Parkway Blvd). Direct-to-the-North Address:_________________________________________________________ MacArthur High School Chorale. Listen for Pole-letter-delivery is underway. House model with three stories and features City: ____________________________________________________________ six rooms, two large hallways and two built- State:___________________________ Zip:_____________________________ in fireplaces. Additionally there are two store GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP fronts of a toy store and a general store. 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