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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. At the end of the party, makes the trip much more than a visit Pageby 10late radioAugust DJ, 10,Kidd 2013 Kraddick, they walked down the red carpet to to anTHE amusements RAMBLERMB Lpark.ER www.RamblerNewspapers.com that takes children with terminal or the crowd’s applause, and the Krad- “We’ve heard doctors say it chronic illnesses and their families on dick in the Morning hosts cracked before, and we’ve heard some of the a five day dream vacation. jokes and got them even more excited previous Kidd’s Kids say it – this is Kenneth Khambounmy (center) busts a move with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders In past years, families from before they boardedCELEBRA a jet donated for absolutelyTING the best medicine10 some ofYEARS and other Kidd’s Kids at the Disney World sendoff party in a Southwest Airlines’ hangar across the country assembled in the trip by Southwest. 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 IRVING PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE

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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.

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(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. INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED Phone:______Created with painstaking attention to detail, AIRPORT FRWY (183) Email:______PIONEER the buildings allow one’s imagination to Sponsoring Group ID Number: TXAMBUCS01 fully experience yesteryear in miniature. For Cemetery Designation: Oak Grove Memorial Gardens

THUR 12 more information, visit www.irvingheritage. IN MAVIS All Makes and Models com or call 972-252-3838. Cemetery ID Number: TXOKGI LOOP BRI TA O’CONNO R Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) MacAR Collision Repair & RAILROAD IF wreath(s) to be placed on specific grave at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Dec. 2 to 5, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Refinishing Specialists please give name of deceased: The Rape Aggression Defense System is a IRVING BLVD. program of realistic self-defense techniques. 404 Mavis, Irving Texas 75061 972-438-8525 Sponsorship Price Quantity Total It is a comprehensive, women-only course Individual= 1 Wreath $15.00 that begins with awareness, prevention, Family= 4 Wreaths $60.00 risk reduction and risk avoidance, while Small Business= 10 Wreaths $150.00 progressing on to the basics of hands-on Corporate= 100 Wreaths or more $15.00 each wreath defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Our classes are taught by a RENT STAND for wreath to stand $2.50 each wreath nationally certified R.A.D. Instructor and Life | Health | Medicare | Long-Term Care Grand Total students are provided with a workbook/ GUARANTEEDP 972.800.3894 WORKMANSHIP Please note that all sponsorships are sent directly to the location reference manual. Open to all females 12 INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED and no wreaths are sent to the individuals purchasing sponsorships. years and older. For more information, F AIRPOR972.584.0225T FRWY (183) Please make checks payable to: contact Officer Jill Smith, jsmith@ [email protected] Wreaths for Veterans of Irving Texas cityofirving.org or 972.721.2544. www.InsphereIS.com/RDuggan c/o 1413 East Irving Blvd. Irving, Texas 75060 Rayna Duggan Thank you for your Sponsorship and joining us in our mission to THUR 12 “Prince Among Slaves” Serving DFW andIN MA surrVIS ounding areas All MakesLicensed and Insurance Models Agent Remember, Honor and Teach! Dec. 3, 6 p.m. LOOP BRI TA O’CONNO R As part of Irving Library’s Muslim Journey MacAR Collision Repair & exhibit, West Irving Library (4444 W. RAILROAD Refinishing Specialists Rochelle Rd.) will host a showing of the IRVING BLVD. film about Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, 404 Mavis, Irving Texas 75061 972-438-8525 a prince from West Africa who was made a slave in the United State and freed 40 years later. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Robert Hunt, Professor of World Religions at the SMU Perkins School of Theology, and Mustafaa Carroll, Executive Director of the Houston Chapter of the Council on American - Islamic Relations. This event presents a unique opportunity to learn about a fascinating American story. Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. ¡Navidad Latinoamericana! Christmas Traditions of Latin America The Irving Arts Center will be filled with sugar and spice this Christmas season for Navidad Latinoamericana! A Celebration of the Christmas Traditions of Latin America. Meet Santa Claus for a photo op and wander through a forest of decorated trees in the Main Gallery, with art work by Irving ISD elementary students, see colorful papier mâché sculptures called alebrejes created by Irving resident Pastor Garcia and be inspired by the colorful paintings of Clotilde Espinosa and book illustrations by Raúl Colón. Enjoy a train ride on the Aztec Eagle in the Sculpture Garden, performances, jugglers, holiday-themed art projects and refreshments. The evening ends with a free performance of Fiesta Navidad! Featuring the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. 5:30-7:30 p.m. l Irving Arts Center & Grounds l Free. Heritage Open House Dec. 6, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, a gingerbread house making activity and visits with Mrs. Claus. Gingerbread house kits are $5, please sign up by Dec. 2. Open to the public for seniors and their families. Come down and start your holiday the right way, at Irving’s Heritage Senior Center! For more information, call 972-721-2496 Family Funday, Greeting Card Workshop and Photos with Santa Saturday, December 14, 2013 Dec. 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Heat up the holidays by celebrating ¡Navidad 11:00 am Latinoamerica! at the Irving Arts Center. Stroll through the galleries filled with at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens colorful art and decorated trees. Create Christmas cards with Irving Art Association, make holiday crafts inspired by Latin 1413 East Irving Boulevard • Irving, Texas 75060 American traditions and snap photos as your child meets Santa Claus. All supplies Please join all seven funeral homes in Irving to honor the veterans that are laid to rest in provided. Dec. 7, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The staffs of Aria, Brown’s Memorial, Calvary, Chism-Smith, Holiday Parade Donnelly’s Colonial, Mt. Carmel, Restland Coppell Chapel Funeral Homes and your friends at The procession travels along the streets of the Irving Heritage District. Enjoy fun and Oak Grove Memorial Gardens welcome the public’s involvement with the fourth annual Wreaths festive floats with holiday music. Parade Route: Across America Project. -Southbound on O’Connor Road -Eastbound on Second Street The public is encouraged to join in this event by sponsoring a wreath, attending the Wreath -Northbound on Lucille Street -Westbound on Irving Blvd. Laying Ceremony and/or volunteering in the placement of wreaths following the program on the -Northbound on O’Connor Road Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. graves of our veterans. Tree Lighting Ceremony The evening includes a holiday stage To purchase a wreath, or to become a small business or corporate sponsor of ten or more show, children’s activities, and the official lighting of the city tree. Visit the Irving wreaths you may contact one of the following sponsors. Central Library, located next to Irving City Hall, from to take part in “A Holiday Crafting Celebration!” The program includes make-and-take crafts for children and their Chism-Smith families, light refreshments and music. Funeral Home Finish the evening with an exciting fireworks show over City Hall! FUNERAL HOME Lighted Holiday Parade Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. 972-607-4400 972-254-4242 972-579-7356 972-259-7644 The Coppell Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the holidays with the annual Lighted Holiday Parade. Thirty-seven unique, lighted parade entries will wind their way through the streets of Coppell. Immediately following the parade, join the fun at the annual Holiday 972-579-1313 972-438-7900 972-579-1844 (972) 745-1638 Celebration in the Plaza behind Town Center www.RamblerNewspapers.com THE RAMBLER November 30, 2013 Page 3 BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY NOW! City of Irving restricts watering to once a week on specific days cafe Beginning Dec. 1, Irving officials multifamily watering to provide water to patrons only by will enforce Stage 3 water restrictions • Even-numbered addresses request. Residents or businesses ob- HOMESTYLE COOKING as part of the city’s drought contin- may water on Tuesday only. served violating the Stage 3 irrigation gency plan. The new restrictions • Odd-numbered addresses restrictions are subject to a citation permit Irving water customers to may water on Wednesday only. from Code Enforcement or Water DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS irrigate once per week on designated • No irrigation may occur Utilities staff. Cooperation with the days according to the street number Monday, Thursday or Friday. restrictions will help ensure water is BREAKFAST AND LUNCH address. • No watering between 10 available for domestic use, sanitation AVAILABLE ALL DAY • Residential watering a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day. and fire protection. • Even-numbered addresses While Stage 3 restrictions are Violators of Irving’s Stage 3 Wa- (469) 647-5149 (those ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) may in effect, residents may wash their ter Restrictions are subject to fines of 1735 N Story Rd Ste 172 water on Saturday only. cars at home on designated watering up to $2,000. Irving, TX 75061 • Odd-numbered addresses days and restaurants are being asked SOURCE City of Irving CALL IN TO-GO ORDERS!! (those ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may water on Sunday only. • Industrial, commercial and

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Police seek aggravated robbery suspect Second graders rock The Irving Police Department is the Irving Police Department at 972- Lively Elementary School second currently investigating an aggravated 273-1010. graders got their hands on all sorts robbery that occurred at 11:30 a.m. SOURCE Irving Police Department of rocks as part of a geological study on Nov. 17 in the 8300 block of N. via teleconference with a professor MacArthur Blvd. at Brookhaven College. Brookhaven Seven masked suspects, some of donated 45 rock kits to the kids so whom were armed with handguns, they could not only learn about them entered the business and stole an OAK GROVE MEMORIAL through the presentation, but actu- as yet undetermined quantity of PLOTS ally see, touch, taste and smell all jewelry from the display cases. The PRICE REDUCED. the different properties, just like the suspects forced entry to the business scientists do. by smashing the glass to one of the MUST SELL ASAP! SOURCE Irving ISD locked entry doors. Once inside, the FOR SALE: A private seller is offering suspects used hammers to smash two side-by-side tracts in the beautiful thirteen display cases and dump the and exclusive "Garden of Peace" at jewelry into large trash bags. Oak Grove Memorial in Irving. No employees were injured; Atmos Energy promotes Share the Warmth program however, two employees’ hands were $4,580 bound during the commission of the lot 11; block 5; tracts 3 & 4 DALLAS – The season of giv- change goes straight into our Sharing voluntary donation box on the back of robbery. The suspects fled the loca- 1413 East Irving Boulevard (valued at $7,580) ing is upon us, and what better way the Warmth program, which can your gas bill or call 1-888-286-6700 tion in a stolen vehicle, which was to show you care than to help those then be distributed to low-income to make your donation via the phone. later recovered unoccupied. Contact Mrs. Ray directly to inquire: in need. residents this winter.” Please visit www.atmosenergy.com/ If you have any information (214) 415-5918 Atmos Energy is encouraging Atmos Energy’s Sharing the share for more details. about the robbery, please contact customers to help their neighbors in Warmth program is designed to Atmos Energy also offers rebates need by participating in the utility’s supplement payments made by when you purchase high-efficiency, Sharing the Warmth program. elderly, disabled or low-income natural gas appliances. For more City of Irving “It’s as easy as rounding-up the customers who would otherwise be information on available programs, pennies on your natural gas bill,” said unable to pay the full cost of heating visit www.atmosenergy.com/ef- Mandatory Watering restrictions Dan Alderson, Atmos Energy direc- their home. ficiency. tor of energy assistance. “That excess To donate, simply check the SOURCE Atmos Energy stage 3 Stage 3 of the City of Irving Drought Contingency Plan is now in effect. Until further notice, Irving residents and businesses cannot water more OBITUARIES than once per week on designated days, according to the street number address and other guidelines. • Residential watering Paul Mikusek NOTICES ing husband, father, brother, grand- Even-numbered addresses (those ending in 0,2,4,6 or 8) father, and great grandfather. Terry may water on Saturday only Paul Mikusek passed away Sun- Arrangements by Brown’s Odd-numbered addresses (those ending in 1,3,5,7 or 9) day, November 17, 2013 at his home Memorial Funeral Home, will be truly missed. He is survived may water on Sunday only in Euless. Services were held at Blue- 972-254-4242 by his loving wife, Julia Rahmer; • Industrial, commercial and multi-family watering bonnet Hills Memorial Chapel with Lorenzo “Larry” Medina, Sr. children, Lori Liles, Tammy Henry, 4/3/1960 - 11/27/2013 Even numbered addresses (those ending in 0,2,4,6 or 8) Father Daniel Clayton officiating. Jim Liles, D’Ann Gummelt, Kristi Arrangements by Chism- Knight, Julie Rahmer, Chris Rahmer; may water on Tuesday only Paul was born May 6, 1951 in Dallas, Odd-numbered addresses (those ending in 1,3,5,7 or 9) Smith Funeral Home, 972- grandchildren, Joshua Henry, Haley TX to Daniel Mikusek and Leona 259-7644 may water on Wednesday only. Gummelt, Jeremy Henry, Russell Berend Mikusek. Paul worked for Stephen Dewayne Maxwell • No irrigation may occur on Monday, Thursday or Friday. over 40 years in Terrence Stewart Rahmer Gummelt, Toni Hankins, Nicholas • No irrigation may occur between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day. April 18, 1942 - November 23, 2013 the plastics in- Jones, Patrick Jones, Noah Rahmer, Pamela Nell Hill Aemon Rahmer, Elise Rahmer; great dustry. His last October 16, 1948 - November 22, 2013 Activating the higher level mandatory restrictions is a proactive move grandchildren, Jon Hankins, Liam 38 years were Luann Greene intended to preserve the water supply and thereby protect public health, spent working March 17, 1955 - November 24, 2013 Hankins; sisters, Rhonda Armstrong, welfare and safety, as well as minimize the adverse impacts of water supply John Varner Preston Williams shortages. Cooperation with the restrictions will help ensure water is available for All Plastics Sheila Durward; three nephews; one May 29, 1967 - November 23, 2013 for domestic use, sanitation and fire protection. Violators of the Stage 3 Molding in niece; and numerous other family and Nellie Faye Alder restrictions are subject to fines of up to $2,000 per violation. Addison. Paul January 21, 1942 - November 17, 2013 friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, married Sandy Arrangements by Donnelly’s November 26, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Chism-Smith Funeral Home. Fu- For more information, visit cityofirving.org, locate the “Departments” tab Harris on August 25, 1973. They Colonial Funeral Home, 972- and select “Water Utilities,” or call (972)721-2281. lived in Irving until 1984 when they 579-1313 neral services were held at 1:00 pm Faye Wright *In accordance with City Code, Article 41.14 moved to Euless. Survivors include on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 November 5, 1939 – November 20, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, his wife, Sandy Mikusek; son, Brian Charles E. Horton and daughter-in-law, Kyla Mikusek November 30, 1936 – November 21, 2013 Irving, TX. Interment will immedi- of Hurst; daughter, Lauren Dickinson Virgil M. Villegas ately follow at Oak Grove Memorial April 15, 1965 – November 25, 2013 Gardens, Irving, TX. and son-in-law, Jeremy Dickinson Arrangements by Restland of Euless; his granddaughters Lil- Coppell Chapel, 972-745-1638 lie Mikusek and Abbie Dickinson; Cecie Parker mother, Leona Mikusek of Irving; September 28, 1936 – November 15, 2013 brothers, Mark Mikusek, John Mi- Rolando Reyes Ramos Gerald Edelman, M.D., Ph.D. July 16, 1923 – November 22, 2013 kusek (Debbie), Eric Mikusek of Cara Cassity-Peterson Joins the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving! Lewisville; sisters, Janet Hill (Mike) April 7, 1965 – November 25, 2013 of Corinth and Lisa Howard (Clint) of Joyce Bodeewes Specialist in Oncology and Hematology Sanford, Maine and numerous nieces, April 20, 1930 – November 25, 2013 nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and ✦ Graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine friends. of Waterloo, with a Bachelors degree ✦ Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Electrical Engineering. He was very Terrence “Terry” with a subspecialty in Medical Oncology proud of his work. Terry installed ✦ Stewart Rahmer electrical systems in Nigeria, control Principal Investigator at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center Terrence “Terry” Stewart Rah- systems for oil companies, building ✦ Has served the Irving Community since 1991 mer, age 71 of Irving, Texas, passed automation and security systems for away on Saturday, November 23, Rockefeller Center in New York City, 2013. He was born on April 18, 1942 among other larger buildings in cities Accepts most Health Plans in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Stu- all over the world. Terry loved to travel including Medicare 972-253-4245 art and Kathleen Rahmer. In 1965 with his wife Julia Dawn (Judy), and Terry graduated from the University friends when he retired. He was a lov- 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 210, Irving, TX 75061

Ste 350. www.RamblerNewspapers.com THE RAMBLER November 30, 2013 Page 5 Irving high schools wrap up football season By Alonzo Olmedo than either Irving or MacArthur. Since 2004, Head Coach Brian will work hard and were never going in rushing yards in District 5A with Another season of high school Henry proved he can carry the Basil has an overall record of 48-38 to raise the flag and say mercy, were 1,317 yards, 14 touchdowns and an football has concluded in Irving. load for Nimitz in 2014. Leading the with the Cardinals. going to come out and do the best that average of 6.07 yards per attempt. The Nimitz Vikings improved team in rushing, he averaged 383 The Irving Tigers reached the we can,” De La Torre said. Franklin’s most memorable perfor- from a 2-8 record in 2012 with two yards and five touchdowns in 2013. playoffs for the first time since 2008, Since becoming the head coach mance came against MacArthur, more victories, closing the 2013 Both he and Clark will have a sig- but their season ended after a 56-8 of the Irving Tigers in 2012, Aaron as Antonio Franklin rushed for five season at 4-6 under first year head nificant impact on the Vikings’ 2014 bi-district playoff loss to the Coppell De La Torre has gone 9-12 overall touchdowns and 291 yards. Frank- coach, Brian Rogers, who left the season after a full season of learning Cowboys last week at Irving School and 7-7 against district opponents. lin’s performance helped Irving position of offensive coordinator at Rogers’ offensive system. Stadium. Irving finishes fourth place De La Torre is responsible for turning snap a five year losing streak to the Irving MacArthur this past season After finishing the 2012 season in District 6-5A, ahead of Nimitz and around the Tigers in many phases of Cardinals and also secured a playoff for the position at Nimitz. with a 7-4 record, Irving MacArthur MacArthur, with a 6-5 regular season the game. In 2013, the Tigers’ offense spot for the Tigers in a win and get in The Vikings defense took strides finished 3-7 in 2013. Many key record. improved drastically as it produced scenario. The Tigers’ offense scored as it allowed an average of 255 of- players sustained injuries, blocking Irving head coach Aaron De La 3,849 yards and averaged 349.9 278 points in 2013; Franklin was fensive total yards per game. The the Cardinals from a return appear- Torre knows his team accomplished yards per game, a major improve- responsible for 84 of those. Vikings also improved their defense ance as city champs. The Cardinals’ a lot in 2013, “It’s disappointing los- ment from 2012 when the Tigers Regardless, Coach Aaron De against the running game, allowing strength in 2013 resided in its de- ing, but [they] have far more to be offense produced 3,446 yards and La Torre hopes the success from 1,397 rushing yards this season. Both fense, primarily in the secondary, proud and grateful [for]. Coming out averaged 344.6 yards per game. 2013 carries over to next season and defensive marks are a drastic im- that allowed less than 110 passing here and playing in a playoff game, Irving also saw improvements to beyond. provement from 2012 for the Vikings. yards per game, ranking 3rd in representing Irving, not only Irving its defense. Led by Senior linebacker, “We started a foundation, we The Vikings have many key play- District 5A, behind only Mansfield High School but the city of Irving. Omar Perez, who averaged nearly 15 will lose a lot of seniors this year, ers returning for the 2014 season, Timberview and Skyline. Unfortunately the ball didn’t bounce tackles per game, the Tigers rose to a and they’re going to be hard to re- including Junior quarterback, Jimmy Sophomore running back, the way we wanted to bounce today. rank of 20th in District 5A for yards place,” he said. “We’ll feel that, but Clark and Sophomore running back, Artiss Henderson, will return to the You go back and evaluate and find allowed. our kids will come out and compete. Jordan Henry. Clark helped Nimitz’s Cardinals in 2014. Henderson was ways to build off that success – the Irving is losing arguably its most Their mindset is different and they pass offense average 147.7 passing 288 yards shy of rushing for over flip side to that is we have to replace valuable player, Senior running back understand what the expectations yards per game this season, more 1,000 yards this season. a lot of very good football players. We Antonio Franklin, who finished 9th are, being an Irving Tiger.”

hailed from the Dallas International Culture is a large emphasis of the Beaujolais School, the only international school event, Corticchiato said. He grew up Continued from Page 1 in Dallas that administers its academ- in Paris and places much importance ic program in multiple languages. on bringing French culture to the Me- Rows of tables were stocked Tracy Kozah, the school’s public rela- troplex, and keeping the Beaujolais with wines from around the globe tions and development director said festival alive is one way the French- and stacked high with breads, cheese that of the 611 enrollees, 35 percent American Chamber of Commerce and treats from restaurants like La are French. can contribute to the ever-evolving Madeleine. Guests milled around The school’s program is accred- culture of Dallas. the tables with their commemorative ited by the French Ministry of Educa- “It’s good for the Metroplex and wine glasses and helped themselves tion and offers French Baccalaureate it’s good for Irving,” he said. “The to unlimited wine and food tastings. and International Baccalaureate city of Paris is 1,000 years old. Paris Wine consultants from the event’s Diploma Programs. didn’t build its cultural identity in 10, signature Sommelier Sponsor, Goody “We’re here to promote French 20, 30 years. Dallas will achieve that. Goody Wine & Spirits, educated culture because we teach the French That’s something that’s happening guests about French wines from curriculum,” Kozah said. “It’s what every day.” Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, they teach in France.” Loire Valley, Provence, Alsace and Rhône Valley and American wines from California, Washington, and Texas vintages. Thomas Fikes, director of sales for Goody Goody, manned a Texas Give your family a ride wine table and served up Italian, to remember on our Rhone and Spanish varietals. “They’re all 100 percent Texas Beaujolais guests peruse the spread of French breads. / Photo by Angela Timmons-Hanselka fruit, which is the most important thing,” Fikes said. wines. Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne pre- Across the room, Goody Goody “The festival has evolved over sented Corticchiato with a plaque, representative Manuel Serna had the years to go beyond Beaujolais and Miss Texas and Cedar Hill native the honor of serving Beaujolais wine. open it up to other wines and become Ivana Hall delighted guests with her “It’s pretty exciting,” he said of most selective,” he said. “We’re trying singing, and Sujiro Seam, Consul serving the festival’s signature wine. to give our guests the best possible General of France in Houston, cir- “It’s my first time here.” selection.” culated among the sizeable crowd. Serna said Beaujolais Nouveau Decorations, guests dressed Seam, who was appointed Consul wine is fermented just a few weeks in period costumes and live enter- General of France in Houston in DEBUTS before its traditional serving on the tainment, such as sword fighting, June, was in Dallas Friday for a Friday, third Thursday of November. The honored the festival’s 17th century somber purpose. November 29 wine is bottled in France and shipped d’Artagnan and Les Mousquetaires “This morning, I had to repre- over just in time for the Beaujolais, (the Musketeers) theme. Charles sent my country – I wanted to com- he said. According to information Ogier de Batz de Castelmore, Comte memorate the memory of John F. provided by Goody Goody at the d’Artagnan served Louis XIV as cap- Kennedy,” Seam said. Friday marked Beaujolais table, the wine is made tain of the Musketeers of the Guard the 50th anniversary of the assassina- See The TRE Transformed Into A from Gamay grapes, produced south and died at the Siege of Maastricht tion of President Kennedy in Dallas. Winter Wonderland Filled With of Burgundy in the Beaujolais region in the Franco-Dutch War in 1673. Seam was able to end the day Holiday Fun For All Ages! of France. The Beaujolais Nouveau Musketeers on hand Friday were by celebrating his country’s culture, day was once marked by races to Corticchiatoas D’Artagnan, Bertrand however, by attending the Beaujolais get to the first bottles for interna- Ferret, Dallas International School festival, which he said is the largest Visits from Santa! tional shipping. The current release CEO and Headmaster as Athos, in Texas. Holiday Carolers! practice is to ship the wine ahead of Chris Wallace, President and CEO “This is the largest event for the the third Thursday and release it to of the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber French community and people who Story Time! local markets at 12:01 a.m. local time. as Porthos and John Rauscher, FACC love France,” he said. “Any event While the festival is named for this vice-president as Aramis. where you can drink wine and eat And Much More! coveted wine, Corticchiato said the High-profile guests certainly food is a great celebration.” festival is just as much about other had a presence at Friday’s festival. A handful of the festival’s guests Friday, November 29 & Every Saturday, away,” Chief Tristan said. from the teller - the felony lane - and November 30 - December 21 Police “They’re (thieves) bold. In the use stolen personal identification Continued from Page 1 morning, (the) drop-off line’s long (at information to withdraw money from day cares). (They) walk up, smash the the victim’s account or to cash a check and hide belongings, especially as the window and they’re gone. And no one they stole from someone else. For schedules or more information, Christmas shopping season begins. sees it, somehow – because people Although the police have in- visit trinityrailwayexpress.org. “(Criminals are) shopping too, aren’t aware,” Officer Dirks said. creased patrols in troubled areas, but they just do it in a different way,” But CPD does not think isolated both Chief Tristan and Officer Dirks Chief Tristan said. criminals are responsible for all of emphasized that the security of Although Coppell celebrates these incidents. Gangs, police be- someone’s identity and belongings what it considers to be a low crime lieve, commit many of these smash ultimately rests with the individual. rate, Crime Prevention Officer Peter and grabs. There is no substitute for making Dirks warned that burglaries, par- “It comes in trends. Groups will yourself a hard target and maintain- ticularly involving vehicles, continue come in and scout out these targets, ing situational awareness. to occur. and then they’ll move on to another Centralized in the area south community. (But) they’ll be back in a of Sandy Lake Rd., called the “Bird month or so, so we can’t get lax about Streets,” there have been 28 reports it,” Chief Tristan said. of forced entry in homes so far in The most notable of these orga- Dr. Sharon Cebik 2013 and a number of burglaries of nizations is the Felony Lane Gang. opportunity resulting from entry Migrants to Texas from Florida, these Internal Medicine points, like a garage door, being left criminals leave a combined calling ✦ Joined Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving in 2007 open. Compare this to the amount card of property and identity theft in ✦Educated at the University of Connecticut and St. George’s University of smash and grabs and 83 burglar- their wake, targeting day cares, parks, School of Medicine in Grenada. Dr. Cebik was a resident in internal ies of unlocked cars during the past gyms - anywhere that someone feels medicine at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center year. Andy Brown Central park, secure. Two gang members drive up Texas Family Fitness and Crème de to an unsuspecting vehicle; one hops ✦ Accepts most major health plans including Medicare and Medicare la Crème have proven to be favorite out, burgles an unsuspecting vehicle Advantage plans such as Aetna Medicare PPO, Medicare Complete, spots for these burglaries. Chief and jumps back into the getaway car. Humana Medicare PPO, Blue Cross Medicare and AARP. Tristan said residents can best protect But the gang shows its ingenu- themselves by locking their car doors ity during Phase II. 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By Angie Timmons-Hanselka is now the practice’s cat-only hospital a 2011 Bayer Healthcare, L.L.C., Staff and clients of Coppell’s ward. Cats and dogs now even have Brakke Consulting Care Usage Study Riverchase Animal Hospital had separate entrance and exit doors and an American Pet Products As- reason to celebrate Saturday – the to eliminate the prospect of seeing sociation 2011-12 Pet Owners Survey. veterinary clinic is now among the each other. Riverchase does not plan to ranks of national cat-friendly clinics. “It’s not that we weren’t cat stop making the practice more feline To mark the occasion, the Animal friendly before,” Atkinson said. “I friendly just because they’ve made Hospital held a Cats & Cocktails just think there’s always room for the necessary accommodations to reception, where clients and commu- improvement in any hospital. We meet CFP standards. Indeed, Atkin- nity members were welcomed to help previously didn’t have that separa- son said the staff has already begun themselves to snacks and beverages tion, so to be pushed to think outside discussions on public meetings and that afternoon. Cat-themed goodies the box was really helpful.” educational seminars to educate cat elated guests who fawned over min- According to research and trends owners on care-related aspects, like iature desserts shaped as mice and offered on the AAFP website, Ameri- the top 10 signs your cat needs to kitty-themed party supplies. cans have millions more “owned” see the veterinarian. They plan also “We wanted to give people a cats (about 86 million) than “owned” to provide outreach on their website chance to see the changes and for dogs (about 78 million), but cats visit and publish articles on enhanced them to enjoy themselves while see- veterinarians much less frequently. feline care. ing the new cat hospital,” said Dr. The AAFP attributes this trend to the During an interview in the new Kelley Dees Atkinson. stress involved with actually getting plush cat-only waiting room, Mor- The Cat Friendly Practice (CFP) the cat to the veterinary practice and rison delved into the reason the CFP program is an initiative of the Ameri- lack of education about wellness and certification was important to the can Association of Feline Practitio- preventive care. During Riverchase’s practice. ners (AAFP) that aims to elevate the self-assessment process, Atkinson “The emphasis is for us to try to standard of care for cats and increase said the staff realized that the pro- help people be less anxious about cat feline visits by making clinics more portion of dogs they see was 70-80 visits,” he said. “Cat owners are very Riverchase Animal Hospital veterinarians Alan Robinson, Kelly Dees Atkinson, Matt comfortable for our feline friends. percent higher than feline visits. anxious about visits, so how do we, as Morrison and Practice Manager Cassy Valle gather in the hospital’s new cat-only waiting According to the AAFP website, the “It’s difficult trying to make the a group, acknowledge that fact? Even room to celebrate the hospital’s Cat Friendly Practice certification on Sat., Nov. 23, with program was introduced in February experience better for cats and own- if it’s not a likable visit for a kitty, how Valle’s cat, Selma, who was rescued from the Coppell shelter. / Photo by Angie Timmons-Hanselka of last year and claims that participat- ers,” Atkinson said, citing difficulties can we make it more tolerable?” ing practices note a “considerable in getting cats into a carrier and the Morrison opined that for years, ing once been “Pet of the Month” at said with a chuckle. “I’ve worked with difference” in their feline veterinary stress of traveling with cats in a ve- cats have been treated like small Riverchase, and even enjoys a little orangutans, mountain lions – those care. hicle. “We’re trying to make it more dogs, adding that they “kind of get celebrity. Knoll said a video of Gracie animals really need special facilities.” Riverchase began the process homey so they’re more comfortable, the short end of the stick.” has gone viral on YouTube. As of the Riverchase hopes to roll out the of becoming CFP certified this sum- educate owners on carriers, and (en- “We take them to (the veterinar- time this story was written, Gracie’s exotics practice in 2014. mer, largely due to the efforts of couraging owners to) educate (cats) ian) once a year and expect them YouTube video has enjoyed more Atkinson, who did her veterinary from the time they’re kittens. That to be OK,” he said. “We want to be than 65,000 views, and Knoll has set medicine externship at a feline-only way, you can train them do things responsible to the people who trust up a Facebook page for the special fe- practice in Houston and who has they normally wouldn’t do.” us with their loved ones.” line (search “Gracie Lu Twisty Kitty”). a special interest in feline care. At- In addition to the alarming gulf The clinic’s efforts appear to While the doctors and staff kinson pitched the idea to Dr. Matt between the number of cats who see be working already. Susan Knoll, a at Riverchase work to continually From Morrison, sole owner of Riverchase vets versus the number of dogs who Coppell resident who is the human improve their feline care measures, Big State Drug since 2008, and the clinic began the do, the AAFP also says owners of companion of two special-needs they have even more ambitious goals process of self-assessment to deter- older cats bring their pets in for care rescue kitties, has been coming to in mind. Morrison said the practice’s New In Store mine the ways in which they were less often than younger cats, and Riverchase for three years. She re- ultimate goal is to be two separate Christmas Gifts already feline friendly and to identify owners of indoor cats often don’t cently brought her cat Gracie, who hospitals – one for dogs, one for Pipka Santas areas of improvement. The staff used consider their cat’s health a priority. Knoll called a “twisty kitty” due to cats – and a third for what he calls Candies Tyler Candles the AAFP’s guidelines to make the Atkinson can definitely attest to that. a genetic problem that caused one “exotics.” This last category includes Christmas Decor necessary modifications, such as “With older cats – it’s so much of Gracie’s front legs to form at a animals such as rabbits, hamsters converting a business office into a easier to treat diseases early on with 90-degree angle, in for a visit. and pocket pets. His hope is that the Chef Leland’s cat-only waiting room. Feline clients blood work and exams, and to bet- “She did wonderfully. She was exotics practice will not attract folks is will now also have their very own ter successfully treat and manage not stressed at all,” Knoll said of the who own or keep more dangerous Chili BACK Serverd on Thursdays examination room, and pheromone diseases,” she said. “Do cats continue experience Gracie had with the clin- exotics, like wild cats, the ownership diffusers have been put in place to normal behaviors that they did ear- ic’s new modifications. “Most of the of which not only Texas, but most Come Early! reduce or stop stress-related behav- lier? What signs are there, and what time, cats don’t like change, but she other states, fall short in regulating. Delivery on iors among the cats. Kitties will also treatments are there? There are so did absolutely beautifully. Afterward, According the Humane Society, Prescriptions Available be treated to warmed towels during many times an older cat comes in sick she went home, and without a blip, captive big cats and primates have 100 E. Irving Blvd. their visit, and thanks to the empty- and you think, ‘If only I’d gotten my she was her normal self immediately contributed to 22 deaths and nearly Irving, TX 75060 ing out of a storage room, cats will hands on them a year ago.’” when we got home, and I think it 500 injuries nationwide since 1990. Phone: 972.254.1521 have one more reason to feel more The AAFP research and trends made all the difference.” The Society has been pushing the secure during their visit – that room analysis relied on studies such as Gracie has the distinction of hav- Texas Legislation to make it illegal for private citizens to own dangerous cats and primates. “But you never know,” Morrison Rambler

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MacArthur Blvd, Ste 225, Irving, TX 75061 www.RamblerNewspapers.com THE RAMBLER November 30, 2013 Page 7 Technology increases student, parent investment in learning By Phil Cerroni parents connect with their students it’s important to meet and discuss, It is the teacher’s age-old chal- here, which I think is important to and so we have a lot of time in our lenge to nurture a love of education their success,” Geigner said. “It’s very classroom that still isn’t technology,” in their students using different tech- difficult to have an understanding of Geigner said. “For example, one of niques, ranging from the dialogues of what really goes on in the classroom… our ‘Daily Five’ is ‘Read to Somebody,’ the ancient Greeks to online courses We try to give parents a lot of ways (to and so they’re sitting together; they and radical classroom designs in be involved), but there’s something have books and they’re talking about vogue today. Building off lessons she different about seeing the pictures in it together. learned while teaching special needs action. I think that gives them a really “That, I think, is important, and children in Illinois, Kelly Geigner good window into what we’re doing I think that’s not going to go away began using electronic portfolios and what their students are doing. because you still have to (talk) in this year with her kindergarteners “We have a lot of parents who the workplace. You still have to sit at Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary. come from different countries and together in a board meeting and talk “We need to have more kids take other cultures. English might not to people face to face. You still have ownership of learning because that’s be one of their strengths right now, to sit with people in a cubicle and get how we get them to buy into learn- and it might be difficult for them to along with them.” ing and to keep that investment in kind of grasp what’s going on with An additional benefit of the elec- their own education,” Geigner said, everything in the building, and this tronic portfolios is that they acquaint explaining that, many times, students is another way they can see, ‘Oh my children at an early age with the tools don’t excel at or enjoy school because gosh that’s my daughter; that’s what that will probably define collaboration they do not see pride or purpose in she’s doing’... They get that different in the future. their work. “They need to feel really perspective that they don’t get neces- “It is Google, but the symbols good about what they’re doing. This sarily by just coming into the building and the words are going to be same is a way of letting them do that. It’s for different things. kind of symbols you see elsewhere,” giving them that way of sharing with Dressed as mother hen for Family Literacy Day, Kindergarten teacher Kelly Geigner, “This makes a connection. They Geigner said. people (what) they’re really proud of.” manages online portfolios of her students’ work. Sharing their work, with parents and see their children; they see them “Kids are no longer working by It started at the beginning of the friends, through the internet gives students ownership of their education and an early interacting and it’s a way for them to themselves. That’s not what education semester when Geigner asked her start on learning collaborative technologies. Photo by Phil Cerroni. kind of have that window into the day is. It’s no longer sitting at a desk with students if they would like her to take picture themselves. But a student’s success, especially classroom,” she said. a worksheet. The face of education is pictures of them performing various “That intellectual property piece at such a young age, is not solely based Geigner believes a partnership completely changed, and it’s relying daily activities and upload them to is really important to me, to make on their own investment. Parents between students, teacher and par- on collaboration. So by me teaching Google Drive power points she curates sure that it’s their work and they own need to be equally involved in their ents is the future of education and my students now how to use this, this for each child. As the semester pro- it… I think in education a lot of times children’s upbringing for techniques the means to maintain the human lends itself to a project in the spring. gressed, the process became increas- we want to share students’ work, but like the portfolios to effectively moti- factor in a world that increasingly con- “At the end of the day, if I can ingly student driven as they began we forget it’s actually their work. If vate students. nects over the internet and through (teach) them to love education, then taking the initiative, asking Geigner they want to share something with “It’s an awesome opportunity technology. that’s totally worth it for me, because to take pictures and sometimes even somebody, it should be their choice,” to bridge home and bridge school “(Technology is) just one of those I think the more you love school, the using the iPad in order to take the Geigner said. together, so it’s just another way to let shifts in society, I think. 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and things we need to work on. I Kidd’s Kids just want to forget about life for a Project Update Public Meeting Continued from Page 1 while and go and be a kid and enjoy DART Orange Line – DFW Airport Station the magic of everything and make these kids can have, and it’s amazing wonderful memories but not have the what a little escape from reality can stress of everyday life hanging on us, do for their spirit,” said Kellie Rasber- just a few days,” Emily said. Make plans to join DART and KSWRP at the next Orange Line ry, a co-host on the Kidd Kraddick in Only months after Kraddick’s the Morning radio talk show. “Some sudden death in July, his daughter, project update public meeting. of these kids are literally going to Christine, has taken the reigns of leave when we get back from Disney the charity in order to carry on her Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. World and go back to the hospital. father’s passion. That’s the truth. It gives them a little “She just lost her father not even North Lake College West Campus extra boost to get through the next four months ago and come as far as 1401 Royal Lane West treatment. she has and to be leading this char- “It puts a lot of things in perspec- ity is a big responsibility for a young DFW Airport, TX 75261 tive especially when I wake up in the lady, but she’s doing a good job,” MAPSCO 11-T morning with a healthy daughter. Rasberry said. None of us should ever take that for Although Kidd’s Kids survived South of DART Bus Route 509 granted… We’ve had people on this Kraddick’s death, the first trip with- trip who’d previously been contribu- out the energetic DJ was a test for With the final segment of the Orange Line to Dallas/Fort Worth tors to Kidd’s Kids, and now they’re those close to him. International Airport scheduled to open in 2014, DART and KSWRP on the receiving end… They didn’t “It’s more going to be impact- realize at the time one day they’d be ful for the staff and the show cast to will present a project update and construction overview of the five- benefiting from the charity.” be in a place where he (Kraddick) mile segment from Belt Line Station to DFW Airport Station next to Emily Bradford had to leave her was always at, and he was probably job in order to take care of her son, always at his best, that he won’t be Terminal A. Elijah, who has cerebral palsy due to a there. We’ve all dealt with it in our birth injury as well as an unidentified own ways over the past few months, Get the latest details on the design and construction, along with chromosomal deficiency. A tighten- and whether that’s putting it into ing budget, demanding regimen of a box on a shelf somewhere,” said information about the grand opening timeline and updates on the therapy and doctors visits kept the Derek Brown, Executive Director of next major service change for 2014. family from participating in most the Kraddick Foundation. “I think recreational activities as their lives tonight at the dinner we’re going to revolved more and more around have the montage for Kidd. I think Elijah’s illness. After applying for the that will really kind of force you to For more information, please mr. orange trip on a whim, they were elated when reflect on your moment with him… they learned all five of them would be It’s impactful and it will change us. contact DART Community Affairs at going to Disney World. And we’re just trying to do all we can 214.749.2543 or visit DART.org. “For all of us, I just want us to do to continue his legacy for as long as forget about doctors and therapies we can. He would have wanted that.” Page 8 November 30, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.RamblerNewspapers.com FUN & GAMES

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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

Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Put a Paw print in your heart Community Bible Church and a best friend at home! 2301 Texas Drive Friends of The Irving Theater The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Hi my name is Greater Irving Republicans Larry-and I am Meets the first Tues. each month much better @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. looking than Hi. My name is Allissa, but you can Larry the Cable Irving Amateur Radio Club call me Ally. I was rescued from Guy. I am a 2 Fourth Thurday of the month another shelter. They say that I'm a year old large, 7:30 to 9 PM hound mix. You could say that I'm white neutered height challenged for a hound. But Senter Park East male. I was 228 Chamberlain spend a few minutes with me, and rescued from 4140 Valley View Ln. you will know I'm hound. You see, www.irvingarc.org another shelter Irving, Texas 75038 I'm bored here at the shelter. I've and brought to this fantastic shelter to find been here most of my short life. I'm 972-721-7788 Irving AMBUCS my forever home. I have adjusted well Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. looking for a scent, a friend, a job to here, but I REALLY want a forever home. I www.dfwhumane.com do. I just want out. I just need to find at Los Lupes like to be talked to and snuggle with my OPEN: a home that has room to run and blanket. Please come over and you will be play. Maybe a pool. I love the water! Tuesday - Friday Irving Garden & Arts struck by my good looks. 2nd Thursday, 10am A home that already has a furry 11am-6pm brother or sister, would be great. Irving Garden & Arts Building Saturday 10am – 5pm I'm here. I'm ready. Let's meet. 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 Come adopt a new family member today! Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 If you can’t adopt, please donate! Every Wed. @ Los Lupes 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

Irving Retired School Personnel Association First Christain Church 104 W. Grauwyler Rd. Second Thursday every month

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.

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

Single Moms Care & Support of Irving 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Irving YMCA (cor- ner of Irving Blvd. and Story Road) Free meal! Encouraging meeting! Kids welcome!

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

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 Every Saturday @ 8:30 a.m. at Wonderrful World of Cooking Karen – 972-986-4056

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.RamblerNewspapers.com THE RAMBLER November 30, 2013 Page 9 Statewide superintendent salary survey released (972) 870-1992 CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] AUSTIN – A recent survey of district trends in su- Average superintendent salaries range from $88,355 perintendents’ salaries and benefits was released by the in districts with fewer than 500 students to $287,741 in Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and Texas districts with more than 50,000 students. Half of reported LEGAL NOTICES EMPLOYMENT Association of School Administrators (TASA). The TASB/ salaries are less than $114,000. HELP WANTED TASA survey conducted annually by the TASB HR Ser- The 2013–14 survey also reveals that superinten- ***PUBLIC NOTICE*** Class A CDL driver vices division is the first of a series of four surveys that dents have been in their current position for an average and Local: 817-246-9535 is the most definitive study of school district compensa- of four years and report an average of seven yearsHELP of total REQUEST for PUBLIC COMMENT tion and benefits practices in Texas. The information is experience as a superintendent in any district. Most su- ALL CITIZENS, AGENCIES, AND Seeking professional INTERESTED PARTIES used by policymakers at both the local and state levels to perintendents (62 percent) have served in onlyW oneANTED school with at least two years make decisions about educators’ pay. Of particular note: district. Of the 91 districts (12 percent) with a new super- Collaborative Youth Housing front office experience. Twenty-nine percent of returning superintendents (181) intendent for 2013–14, 58 percent hired a superintendentJanitorial Program Basic computer skills such as word, and did not receive a pay increase. with no previous experience in the position. excel a must. 40 hours a week Tuesday November 22, 2013 through Saturday. Professional appear- Eighty-seven percent of respondents (632) had a TASB is a nonprofit association establishedSer in 1949vic toes CITY of IRVING – Housing and Human ance and excellent & compassionate returning superintendent for 2013–14. serve local public school districts. School board members Services Department customer service skills required. Call The average superintendent pay increase was 2.9 are the largest group of publicly elected officials1 Full in time the /1 Pa825rt time W. Irving-20 Blvd.,Hrs Irving, Texas 75060 972-254-4242 for an appointment. percent, up from last year’s average of 2.5 percent. state. The districts they represent serve approximately 5 972-721-4800 PLEASEE-Mail: CALL [email protected] The average superintendent salary for 2013–14 is million public school students. 972-513-2502 $131,250, a 3.1 percent increase from 2012–13. SOURCE Texas Association of School Boards The City of Irving will be hosting a meeting for applicationto instruc gather publictions input related to the proposed use of Home Invest-ment Partnership Grant funds for the development of a collaborative Put those fall leaves to work for the environment youth housing program, to be located at 200 Alpine. All around town residents are mower), without the catch-bag, leav- post pile. When mixed with an equal raking up the last of autumn’s colorful ing shredded leaves in place on the volume of organic materials with Tuesday, December 3, 2013, HELP WANTED leaves. What many may not realize is lawn. This is the most efficient and high nitrogen, like fresh rye grass, 6:00 pm Janitorial Services that those old dead leaves have plenty easiest way to tidy your yard fter the the amount of leaves will be reduced Tudor Lane Development 2837 Tudor Lane 1 Full time /1 Part time-20 Hrs of life left in them. Grass clippings, last of the leaves has fallen. by 75 percent within 4-6 weeks. Fin- Irving, Texas 75061 PLEASE CALL 972-513-2502 leaves, and other landscape debris Mulching - Leaves can be used ished compost can be used to enrich for application instructions are fully compostable and a valuable as mulch in vegetable gardens, flow- the soil. For more information on leaf asset in boosting the health of your erbeds, and around shrubs and trees. management, visit the city website at Notice of Destruction REAL ESTATE soil for next year’s growing season. Apply a 3-6 inch layer of shredded www.coppelltx.gov. of Special Education Bagging these materials and putting leaves around the base of trees and SOURCE City of Coppell Student Records them out as garbage is a waste of lim- shrubs. In annual or perennial flow- CASH FOR CHRISTMAS! ited landfill space and robs our clay erbeds apply a 2-3 inches of shredded LEGAL NOTICE The Irving Independent School District will I Buy Houses & Apartments destroy special education records for students Call Carolyn @ 214-906-2715 soil of the natural nutrients provided leaves. For vegetable gardens a thick who moved from the district, graduated, and by this rich organic process. layer of leaves between the rows func- NOTICE OF MEETING or exited the program during the 2006 - 2007 HOME REPAIR Try these suggestions for a tions as mulch and as an all-weather BUILDING AND STANDARDS school year. Parents or students 18 years COMMISSION healthy landscape and a cleaner city: walkway. or older who would like to have a copy of FRIDAY, December 13, 2013 their rec-ords must submit a written request Wood/Laminate/Ceramic Mowing - A light covering of Composting - Leaves can be used 3:30 p.m. to Irving ISD, Attn: Records Officer, P.O. INSTALLATION leaves can be mowed (using a mulch as a carbon source if you have a com- CITY HALL Box 152637, Irving, Texas 75015-2637. Carpet Repair 825 WEST IRVING BOULEVARD All requests must be received in writing by and/or re-stretching December 20, 2013. WORK SESSION – 3:00 PM – CALL 214-662-2282 Council Conference Room 1 Presentation of Voluntary Compliance Items LEGAL NOTICES 2Review of Staff Procedures 3Review of Regular Agenda 4 Legal Advice By The Commission’s City of Irving, Texas Legal Counsel REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

EXECUTIVE SESSION Regarding 5 Pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the FY 2012 – 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report Texas Government Code, the Commis- (CAPER) sion will convene in Executive Session to For the Use of Federal Funds Under consult with its attorneys regarding ethics Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) You got that where?requirements and orientation on commis- Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Now what? You got that where?sion practices and procedures. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) If only I knew 6 Consider and take action on items A draft FY 2012 – 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will a good deliberated in Executive Session be made available to the public for review beginning Monday, December 2, 2013 at the City of butcher Irving Housing Human Services Department, 825 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75060. Copies of baker VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE the report will also be distributed for public review at the Irving Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd., candle-stick maker 3713 Hidalgo Irving, Texas. The draft report may also be accessed through the Housing and Human Services Department’s website at: http://www.cityofirving.org/housing-human-services ADVERTISE 1906 Peters Rd. 1908 Peters Rd. 972-870-1992 1910 Peters Rd. A CAPER is required for federal housing and community development programs. Irving’s CAPER 1914 Peters Rd. reports on the following federal block grant programs: Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); Home 816 Dixon Investment PartnershipsNow Program what? (HOME); and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Christmas Bazaar The CAPER outlines progressIf only madeI knew in achieving goals established in the FY 2009 – 2014 Con- Missy Grant, St. Ann parishioner in Coppell, visits with Virginia Collier CONSENT AGENDA solidated Plan and the FY a2012 good – 2013 Action Plan. The draft document includes the following: 1) information regarding amounts of funds invested in particular projects and activities; 2) descriptions and Adelina Parks Saturday at the large Catholic church. The Christmas Bazaar Approving the Building and Standards butcher ADVERTISE of households assisted through investment of these funds; and other information relevant to the was underway and helping the Mothers of Young Children (MYC) formation Commission Work Session Minutes and baker 972-870-1992 status of grant-funded projects administered by the City of Irving which affect local housing and the Public Hearing Minutes for July 25, candle-stick maker group raise funds for things like speakers and updates to the nursery. 2013. community development needs. BSCP1011-0001 – 525 Thompson Dr. – He’ll never find you The public is invited to comment on this report. All public comments regarding the city’s perfor- Ella Vance if you don’t advertise! BSCP1005-0002 - 3563 Colgate Ln. – mance under these federal programs can be made in writing to the Housing and Human Services You didn’t advertise? Lois & John T. Eady Department, 825972-870-1992 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75060or by calling 972-721-4800 or E-mail to That’s hilarious! [email protected]. Public comments must be received by Monday, December 16, 2013 by INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION the close of business at 5:00pm. The final FY 2012 – 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance BSCP1306-0002CALL – 2427 Glacier St. – and Evaluation Report document including all public comments will be submitted to HUD on or 972-870-1992Robert F. Johannesen, Jr./ around December 20, 2013. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas/ Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC BSCP1307-0003 – 1621 Fair Oaks Dr. – Dale Lee & Barbara Linn Madsen/Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc./Bank It’s a secret. of America N.A. Unless you advertise! BSCP1307-0001 – 1627 Fair Oaks Dr. – Don’t keep Barry Sherman & Laura L. Call 972-870-1992 Sherman/BBVA Compass/Compass Bank What was that it a secret! This facility is wheelchair accessible and number again? handicapparking spaces are available. Requests for interpretation services or as- ADVERTISE! sistive hearing devices must be made 48 I don’thours haveprior to the meeting. Contact the (972) 870-1992 Bobcats take back to back championships any Cityof Secretary’s your Office at (972) 721-2493 or (TDD) 1 800 RELAY TX (1-800-735- The Travis Middle School eighth grade volleyball program brought backproducts 2989) for assistance two first place city championship trophies for the second year in a row. The eighth grade “A” team entered the tournament as the undefeated number one. . . yet. seed and was able to finish the season with a perfect 10-0. The eighth grade “B” team entered the city tournament as the number two seed, but was able to win three straight matches to also earn the title of city champions. 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Water, water everywhere Celebrating AP STEM Day, Nimitz High School science teacher Kim Fullerton and his AP environmental science students conduct water ecol- ogy tests for invited guests from Ysleta ISD. During the tests, students used Vernier Probes purchased through the STEM Grant. The guests visited the district’s Center for Environmental Engineering & Entrepreneurship Signa- ture Program on Nov. 20. SOURCE Irving ISD Page 10 November 30, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.RamblerNewspapers.com

WORSHIP Kirkwood United Methodist Church “Where God Continues To Do Something New” CHURCH OF CHRIST UNITED METHODIST UNITED METHODIST SUNDAYS 9:00 a.m. Servicio de Inspiracion en Espanol Reverend Belt Line Road First United Methodist Church Oak Haven Children’s Church Preston W. Weaver Church of Christ 211 W. Third, 75060 United Methodist Church 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in English for All Ages Senior Pastor 1202 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX 75061 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Reverend 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 972.438.1431 11:00 a.m. Inspiration Service in English Albano Tayengo Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. www.oakhavenumc.org Escuela Dominical en Espanol Associate Pastor Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m 2232 W. Fih St. @ Story Rd. | Irving, TX 75060 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com 972-254-4191 | www.KirkwoodUMCIrving.org Northgate CATHOLIC United Methodist Church Holy Family of Nazareth 3700 West Northgate, 75062 Catholic Church 972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd. Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, Sunday School 9:30 AM 5:30pm Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC 972-252-5521 at the rear of the complex www.HolyFamilyChurch.net DISCIPLES OF CHRIST First Christian Church 114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061 972-579-0911 Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m.

LUTHERAN Glory House Bistro will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 1 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Advent & Christmas Holiday Worship Schedule Wednesdays Advent Vespers 12/4, 12/11 & 12/18 At 7:00pm CHRISTMAS EVE – 7:00PM CHRISTMAS DAY - 10:00AM NEW YEARS EVE – 7:00PM 2620 West Grauwyler Rd, Irving, TX 75061 www.gslcirving.com PRESBYTERIAN USA

St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 1621 W. Grauwyler Rd. Bistro Lunch Irving, TX 75061 972-259-8744 www.ststephensirving.org Mon- Fri — 11 AM - 2PM Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. $6.95 to $16 Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Daily Vegan options Plan your holidays now Elvis Blue Christmas Party Host your holiday party at Glory House Dec. 13 —7 pm - 10 pm or order catering to your home or business or venue $40 per person 109 S. MAIN STREET, Elvis Birthday IN DOWNTOWN IRVING Celebration Week Jan. 10 — 7 pm - 10 pm WiFi 972-259-1123 FREE Dinner and Show $40 www.gloryhousecatering.com

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The Irving Oce of Express Employment We have an immediate need to hire over 500 new employees for the North American division of a global electronics manufacturer. Our client is located in NW Dallas County. We are seeking employees in these areas: - Computer hardware/repair technicians - Warehouse/logistics – material handlers and forklift drivers - Customer Service professionals - Senior Logistics/supply chain professionals

4070 N. Beltline Rd #126 Irving, TX 75038 972-258-4981 www.RamblerNewspapers.com THE RAMBLER November 30, 2013 Page 11 Express Employment encourages businesses to hire holiday workers $ Express Employment Profes- working with local businesses to help Large pizza sionals, the largest staffing agency in find jobs for unemployed workers 5 plus tax Irving, encourages local businesses to in our community so they can earn give the gift of employment again this a paycheck and help support their holiday season by taking part in its families this holiday season,” Overby second annual Pay It Forward Hiring said. Drive Dec. 9 through 15. “Our vision is to lock arms with PIZZA KING Because being out of work dur- businesses in Irving to bring hope to 1711 West Irving Blvd., Behind the PLS ing the holiday season can be tough, local families for the holidays. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Express Employment Profession- “We wanted to expand the pro- 972-253-3333 als wants to help unemployed area gram this year by working with Irving residents find jobs during a busy Cares and other local employers to time when many companies need make this not just a ‘hiring drive’We Wish You a Merry Christmas • Silent Night • Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer • Twelve Days of extra help. but a more broad-based ‘fundraisChristmas- • White Christmas • Feliz Navidad • Litte Drummer Boy • Away in a Manger • Winter The agency will donate $100 ing drive.’ In so doing, we have been to the nonprofit organization Irving reaching out to local restaurantsWonder to Land • Jingle Bells • I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus • Wonderful Christmas Time • Cares for every employee that is join with us in dedicating a percentDeck- the Halls • All I Want for Christmas • Frosty the Snowman • Have Yourself a Merry Little placed during the hiring drive, said age of sales during the Pay it Forward City of Irving Mike Overby, owner of the local week to Irving Cares.” Christmas • Angels We Have Heard on High •Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire • Go Tell It On Express franchise. Irving Cares is Companies and individualsthe Mountain •Here Comes Santa Claus • Jingle Bell Rock • It’sHoliday Beginning to Look A Lot Like the major food bank and community interested in participating in the Pay Extravaganza support organization in Irving, and It Forward Hiring and FundraisingCHristmas • JoyMerry to the World • ChristmasLet It Snow • O CHristmas Tree • Oh Holy Night • Rockin’ Around served over 44,000 people last year Drive can call the Irving office of ExThe- Christmas Tree • Santa Baby • Silver Bells • The First Noel • The Night Before CHristmas – 1 in 5 in our community. press Employment Professionals at “Pay it Forward, to us, means 972-258-4981 for more information.• The Wassail Song • Up On the Housetop • We Three Kings • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • Winter Wonderland • We Wish You a Merry Christmas‘Tis • Silent Nightthe • Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer • Twelve Days of Christmas • White Christmas • Feliz Navidad • Litte Drummer Boy Where Irving • Away in a Manger • Winter Wonder Land Season• Jingle Bells • I Saw Mommy for Kissing Santa Claus • Wonderful Christmas Time • Deck the Halls • All I Want for Christmas • Frosty the Snowman • Meets and Eats Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Angels We Have Heard on High •Chestnuts Roasting on an BREAKFAST ◆ LUNCH ◆ DINNER Open Fire • Go Tell It On the Mountain •Here Comes Santa Claus • Jingle Bell Rock • It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like CHristmas • Joy to theCartoons World • Let It Snow • O CHristmas & Tree • Oh Holy Great for friends Night • Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree • Santa Baby • Silver Bells • The First Noel • The & family! Night Before CHristmas • The Wassail Song • Up On the Housetop • We Three Kings • We Wish BUY A You a Merry Christmas • Winter Wonderland • WeCarols Wish You a Merry Christmas • Silent Night • GIFT Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer • Twelve Days of Christmas • White Christmas • Feliz Navidad • $25CARD Litte Drummer Boy • Away in a Manger • Winter Wonder Land • Jingle Bells • I Saw Mommy GET A Kissing Santa Claus • Wonderful ChristmasBlue ChristmasTime • Deck theChili Halls Cook-Off • All I Want for Christmas • GIFT Frosty the Snowman • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Angels We Have Heard on High 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 CARD •Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire • Go TellHeritage It On Park the | 217 Mountain Main St. •Here Comes Santa Claus • Jingle Bell Rock • It’s Beginning to Look A LotHoliday Like CHristmas Parade • Joy to the World • Let It Snow FREE • O CHristmas Tree • Oh Holy Night • Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree • Santa Baby • Silver Heritage Park4 p.m. | 217 Main St. Bells • The First Noel • The Night Before CHristmasFestive Floats and • Holiday The Music Wassail Song • Up On the Housetop • 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor We Three Kings • We Wish You a MerryTree Christmas Lighting • WinterCeremony Wonderland • We Wish You a Merry FR 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Holiday Concert and Fireworks conclude at 6:30 p.m. For Take Out Call (972) 253-7335 Christmas • Silent Night • Rudolf the RedCity Nose Hall | 825 Reindeer W. Irving Blvd. • Twelve Days of Christmas • White ADMISSIONee Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.Christmas • Feliz Navidad • LitteHoliday Drummer Lights@Centennial Boy • Away in a Manger • Winter Wonder Land • Visit Our Other Locations Jingle Bells • I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus • Wonderful Christmas Time • Deck the Halls WATAUGA MANSFIELD • All I Want for Christmas • FrostyDusk the to Snowman 10Park p.m. | Dec.• Have 7–29 Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Angels We Have Heard on High •Chestnuts444 RoastingW. Second on St. an Open Fire • Go Tell It On the Mountain 5912 Denton Hwy., 310 Mitchell Rd., For more information, contact the Parks and •Here Comes Santa Claus • Jingle Bell Rock • It’s Beginning to Look A LotRecreation Like CHristmas Department • Joy Metro (817) 498-7079 Metro (817) 477-3383 at (972) 721-2716 or visit irvingevents.org. IN GOD WE TRUST to the World • Let It Snow • O CHristmas Tree • Oh Holy Night • Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree • Santa Baby • Silver Bells • The First Noel • The Night Before CHristmas • The Wassail

VISIT participating Irving restaurants this holiday season as they donate a percentage of their sales during the week of: Dec. 9-15 to benefit Irving Cares.

Joe's Coee Shop 425 West Irving Blvd. • 20% of sales on 12/9 Express Employment 4070 N. Beltline Rd #126 Fish City Grill 972-258-4981 7750 North MacArthur Blvd. • $100 donation for each new • 15% of food sales on 12/10 temporary employee who starts • November & December work (and receives a paycheck food donations for at least 8 hours) during the • Canned food drive all week week December 9-15. • Canned food drive all week Big State Drugs soda fountain 100 East Irving Blvd. Last year, Irving Cares programs • 15% of sales on 12/11 served over 44,000 people: 1 in 5 in our community. PJ's Café Essential Insurance Concepts 2301 N. O'Connor Rd. 2940 N. O’Connor Rd #120 Irving Cares Services include: • 10% of sales on 12/12 (469)647-4019 ■ Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, • Canned food drive all week utilities or prescriptions • $5 donation in the ■ A food pantry name of every person who ■ An employment services program receives an insurance quote. ■ Transportation to medical appointments Glory House ■ Information and referral. 109 South Main Street • 15% of sales on 12/13 Rambler NEWSPAPERS La Cima Club Bill Hooten State Farm 5215 N. O'Connor Rd. Insurance 400 E Royal Ln #211 Suite 2600 (972) 409-9940 For information contact Teddie Story • A donation for every call • Canned food drive at 972-721-9181 x 203 his office receives. all week or [email protected]

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