AA Riders Help Curb Area Hunger

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AA riders help curb area hunger By Jess Paniszczyn to get together to give back to the American Airlines Southern community in which we live,” said Reservations Office employees put Gina Doss, Reservations Service on their best Harley gear and dust- Manager, American Airlines. “The ed off their motorcycles to partici- Tarrant Area Food Bank supports pate in the second “Road Rally to not only Tarrant County, but also End Hunger.” A pack of 26 riders 13 surrounding communities. We carried a $1,100 donation on behalf have many employees living in the of American Airlines to the Tarrant communities surrounding Tarrant Area Food Bank to help ensure no County, and this helps battle hun- one goes hungry during the holi- ger in our neighborhoods. days. “The rally was lots of fun. I en- “The Road Rally is a way for us Please see FOOD BANK on Page 9 Ghouls, princesses DFW Police make donation to C.O.P.S for fallen officer haunt American HQ By Mary Harp Shankles said Maria Barreda, mother of Children of American The DFW International Police Corporal Barreda and President of Airlines and American Ea- Department community made C.O.P.S, while accepting the do- gle employees went trick-or- a donation to Concerns of Po- nation. treating at the airline’s cor- lice Survivors, Inc., (C.O.P.S) to In addition, the DFW Interna- porate headquarters in Fort remember their fallen comrade, tional Department of Public Safety Worth during the UNICEF Richard Dave Barreda, and to help dedicated and named the agency’s “Trick-or-Treat for Candy families of the fallen. Max Cooper, new indoor firing range in memory and Coins” party on Oct. Chief of the DFW International of Barreda. 28. The festivities included Police Department presented the Corporal Barreda was killed a costume photo shoot and gift to Barreda’s mother at Boys when his police motorcycle slid Halloween-themed snacks. Ranch in Bedford on Oct. 5. under an illegally parked shuttle While enjoying the Hal- “He loved his job. One of the bus that was pulling into traffic. Please see GHOULS on Page 6 things he stood for and one thing He laid down his motorcycle in an he liked to do was to help others,” Please see DONATION on Page 8

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Our con- DFW International Airport for his dedication as the non-com- stitution promises to secure the “blessings of liberty.” missioned officer in charge at the USO. Freedom, however, means Allen was nominated for his efforts beyond work. He de- more than blessings. Freedom also veloped a motivational speaking campaign within his military nominees were awarded at the 23rd anniversary of the Veterans means the honor of responsibil- organization at the airport and works with at-risk school kids. Braintrust, which focuses on African American veterans. Allen’s ity. As citizens, we should joyfully Along with 26 nominees, Allen and his dad, Mr. Samuel Al- award specifically states for “giving tremendous contributions to embrace our duty to preserve our len, were flown to Washington D.C. where he was awarded the the United States Military.” way of life by voting, by following honor jointly by Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Dr. Frank “My 72 year old father was my guest and he is a very proud laws, by openly opposing racism Smith, President and Founder of the African American Civil man,” Allen said. “I gave a thank you speech saying nothing is and discrimination, by honoring War Museum and Monument and Mr. Robert Blackwell, Na- more gratifying in my 27 year career than investing in the future Bishop our veterans, police and firefighters, tional Black Caucus Veteran’s Braintrust Chairperson POW/ of our youth. My military mantra is to ‘Aspire to inspire before “DD” Hayes and even by paying taxes. Mia Committee, at Washington D.C’s Convention Center. The you expire’.” Chapel We are free to complain about taxes, but the benefits we receive in News return are amazing--benefits such as excellent highways, libraries, American Airlines announces American Airlines and Air Pacific parks, police and fire departments, and superb public TWU fleet service tentative agreement sign codeshare agreement schools. Taxes also help those less fortunate. True American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union American Airlines and Fiji-based Air Pacific have signed freedom means giving as well as receiving and does (TWU) have reached a tentative agreement in principle a new codeshare agreement that will give American’s custom- not come without a price. for the Fleet Service and Ground Service employees. This ers more travel options throughout the South Pacific and Air Sometimes that price is very high. The passen- tentative agreement provides American’s Fleet Service and Pacific customers easier access to major U.S. business centers. gers of flight #93, which crashed on September 11, Ground Service employees with increased compensation and Pending U.S. government approval, expected within the exemplified the meaning of freedom and democratic other enhancements such as additional holidays, sick time next 30 to 60 days, American will place its code on these Air ideals. It is said that they took a vote to determine and vacation. Pacific flights: Los Angeles-Nadi, Honolulu-Nadi, and Nadi- whether or not to act against the terrorists. In those The tentative agreement also gives American additional Suva. Air Pacific will place its code on nearly 20 new destina- moments of certain terror, they upheld the very productivity and better aligns American’s work rules with all tions to cities flown from American’s Los Angeles hub. principles upon which our government was founded, other airlines through outsourcing the dayline cabin clean- “This new codeshare relationship will give our customers and, amazingly, they voted. Those heroic Americans ing and fueling work. The employees currently performing seamless connecting opportunities to new destinations in the epitomize the meaning of freedom. They gave their these jobs will be reassigned to other duties. The productivity South Pacific,” said Kenji Hashimoto, American’s Vice Presi- lives preserving and defending democracy. We owe improvements and savings provided through the outsourc- dent – Strategic Alliances. “We look forward to working with them our respect and gratitude. ing helps fund the structural increases and other economic our latest partner, Air Pacific, in providing even more travel The brave Americans of flight #93 and the other enhancements, while ensuring that American remains com- options for all of our customers.” victims of September 11 paid the ultimate price petitive. “Air Pacific is delighted to join forces with American Air- for freedom. I think the founding fathers would Both parties put a significant amount of time and effort lines to offer our customers a world-class gateway to nearly be proud of them. I know I am. Through them, I into the negotiating process to reach an agreement that rec- 20 American cities. This codeshare relationship will bring new more fully appreciate the true meaning and value of ognizes the interests of American’s TWU-represented em- and returning travelers to the idyllic islands of Fiji, one of the freedom. ployees and the company. This agreement is a significant step most pristine and popular vacation destinations in the South (13 year old: Kelsey Ciarlelli, Littleton, CO) in our efforts to achieve the competitive costs that are critical Pacific,” said David Pflieger, Air Pacific’s Managing Director “I’ll see you in the terminals!” to our future success. and Chief Executive Officer. “It’s a ‘win-win’.” For more information, visit www.dfwchapel.org. Source: American Airlines Source: American Airlines

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Flight attendants to vote Outstanding Warrants PD warrant - Speeding Over Limit tional Parkway on the west side of 10/21/11 at 8:57 a.m. An officer 49 Mph In A 30 Mph Zone - $335; the concrete barrier. Upon further on combined representation conducted a traffic stop for a speed- Irving PD warrant - Failure To investigation it was determined The National Mediation Board full partners in the benefits of our ing violation in the 1800 block of N. Display DL - $327 and Irving PD that the motorcycle was involved (NMB) granted on Oct. 26 the new super regional airline.” Service Road. Further investigation warrant - Disregard Traffic Control in a possible hit and run accident. Association of Flight Attendants- The representation election is revealed the driver had warrants out Device No Right Turn - $359) and Subject was transported to Parkland CWA (AFA) request to declare not a vote for one contract or the of Benbrook, TX Police Depart- the driver was arrested. hospital to be treated for injuries. that the Atlantic Southeast/Ex- other. Both contracts remain in ef- ment (Warrant for Following too D.W.I. D.W.I. pressJet merger has created a single fect after the election and set the closely $198 and warrant Fail to 10/29/11 at 3:51 a.m. Officers transportation system for the pur- minimum standards for a single 10/23/11 at 2:52 a.m. An of- display DL $198). The driver was observed a vehicle traveling north pose of flight attendant representa- contract. The merger provides the ficer observed a grey Infiniti trav- placed under arrest for the warrants. in the 4200 block of North Interna- tion. Over 2,300 flight attendants opportunity to negotiate a new eling at a high rate of speed and D.W.I./Possession of Marijuana tional. The vehicle traveled through will soon vote for their union rep- agreement with improvements that failing to maintain a single lane of the U-turn towards South Inter- resentation at the combined airline. work for flight attendants from 10/21/11 at 4:22 p.m. Officers traffic, at the 1700 block of South national. As the vehicle traveled “Today is an exciting day for flight both airlines. AFA negotiates based were dispatched to Terminal B, International Parkway. The officer through the U-turn it drove across attendants at the newly named Ex- on the priorities set by flight at- Section C, Lower Roadway to assist conducted a traffic stop at the 3000 the center divider line, driving on pressJet. Following an overwhelm- tendants through surveys, meet- a K9 officer. Upon arrival, officers block of South International Park- the wrong side of the roadway. It ing vote for AFA by the 25,000 ings and direct member feedback to observed an individual seated in the way for the violations. The driver then traveled through the yellow flight attendants at the new United elected flight attendant leaders. driver seat of his running vehicle. was investigated and arrested for striped safety zone as it entered Airlines, Atlantic Southeast and Ex- “AFA is the leading voice flight The individual was investigated and Driving While Intoxicated. South International. Additionally pressJet flight attendants are ready attendants on Capitol Hill, with arrested for Driving While Intoxi- Hit & Run the vehicle was not equipped with a to join 60,000 AFA members to ad- government agencies, at the bar- cated. Officers conducted a search 10/24/11 at 4:00 a.m. Officers functioning rear light illuminating vance our careers. AFA sought this gaining table and on safety and incident to arrest and found a green were dispatched to 1300 S Inter- the license plate. election to unite flight attendants as security in the cabin,” Shook con- leafy substance with an odor con- national Pkwy. in reference to a ve- A traffic stop was conducted quickly as possible to take advantage cluded. “This election is about sistent with marijuana. The green hicle striking a tire in the roadway. and upon investigation and field of the opportunities created by the which union can best represent the leafy substance was field tested and While investigating the incident sobriety testing the driver was de- merger,” said Veda Shook, AFA In- flight attendants at the new Ex- found to have components consis- Officers found a motorcycle and an termined to be intoxicated and was ternational President. pressJet. AFA is that union.” tent with marijuana. The individual injured subject at 1200 S Interna- arrested for DWI. “The benefits of membership in On July 12, AFA asked the was also charged with possession of our flight attendant union are ex- NMB to declare that the merger marijuana (under 2 ounces). traordinary,” said Lindsay Gardner, of Atlantic Southeast and Express- Outstanding Warrants Offering discounts to any DFW employee selling a home. president of AFA at Atlantic South- Jet had created a single carrier for 10/21/11 An officer was con- Buy a home and receive a $1000 house warming gift card east Airlines. “Flight attendants union representation. Together, ducting a curb side patrol at Ter- from Lowe’s Home Improvement Store! are intelligent, creative people who the approximately 1,100 Atlantic minal E, Section B, Upper Level Contact Henry Fuentes TODAY! demand the best of themselves and Southeast and 1,200 ExpressJet Roadway. The officer observed a Broker/Owner conditions for others. 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Par- Elite Tetris players from around versal language of the Tetris game.” ticipants competed in four-player the country gathered to compete Throughout the day, hundreds of games, linking Tetriminos (iconic for a grand prize of $1,000, an of- fans competed in one of three dif- Tetris playing pieces) of the same ficial Tetris trophy and the ultimate ferent tournament categories. Only color while blocking their oppo- bragging rights as a Tetris World 32 people survived to the semi-final nents, in a series of first, semi-final Champion. rounds, and in the end three cham- and final rounds. The winner, 25 “The Tetris World Champion- pions were crowned: -year-old Daniel Anderson, a mu- ships is a true celebration of the NES solo – Jonas Neubauer: 30 sician from Sherman Oaks, CA, game,” said Henk Rogers, Manag- years old, Redondo Beach, CA, loan was awarded the title of Tetris Link Winners Jonas Neubauer, Daniel Anderson, Henk Rogers, John ing Director of The Tetris Compa- coordinator; PSN solo – John Tran: Champion, along with a trophy and Tran and Roger Teng. ny. “It’s been incredibly exciting to 27 years old, Menifee, CA, student; $500. Deployed troops get education opportunities By Cpl. Katherine Keleher “It’s awesome that they offer the ACT, SAT, and Armed Forces Stephens, who is a native of Dallas. After working a 12-hour shift, this opportunity out here,” said Classification Test. In the near fu- Although the Education Center most deployed service members Sgt. Justin Bamberger, the Motor ture the center will also start offer- is not able to offer classes at smaller want to kick off their boots, lie Transportation platoon sergeant ing testing for the College Level Ex- forward operating bases just yet, the down and get some shut eye. After with Task Force Belleau Wood and amination Program and DANTES employees of the center periodically all, Camp Leatherneck, Helmand a student in four classes offered so Subject Standardized Test.. go throughout Regional Command Photo by Cpl. Katherine Keleher province, is not exactly known for far. “I always try to push my Ma- The CLEP and DSST tests are Southwest to offer testing. Staff Sgt. Christopher its happening night life. rines to take advantage of it. They’re both standardized tests which, if “We’ll go out to places like Stephens, the Afghan However, since August, a few offering these classes that you can passed, count as college credits. The Camp Dwyer for two or three National Security Forces dozen troops who prefer not to go take on your own time after work, center also offers study guides stu- days,” said Lovelady, who is based logistics chief with Regional right to bed after work have found and it helps get you ahead in both dents can check out to help prepare out of Peterson Air Force Base, CO. Command Southwest and something productive to do with the Marine Corps and civilian life.” them for the tests. Once they pass “Last time we had someone go out a native of Dallas, is one their off duty hours — they attend “It is a positive way to pass time the test, students do not have to there they gave about 135 tests in college classes. when not working,” added Staff Sgt. worry about taking that class so long that short of a time period.” of many servicemembers In July, an Education Center Christopher Stephens, the Afghan as their school accepts the CLEP or For service members who need taking college classes while opened at Camp Leatherneck. National Security Forces logistics DSST test, explained Lovelady. a place to study, the center also has being currently deployed The center, which consists of four chief with Regional Command “This is absolutely a good oppor- a learning center tent dedicated to to Helmand province, 650-square foot tents with eight Southwest, who has been taking tunity to get closer to a degree,” said giving students a quiet area. 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