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Airport Permit No. 239084 DFW NewsFlashFREE January 2-8, 2013 Serving the DFW Airport and the surrounding areas Survey: Travel industry to see upswing in 2013 The travel industry can expect a healthy upswing in the coming year, according to a recent survey con- ducted by The GO Group, LLC., which provides ground transporta- tion at more than 50 airports, and GO Airport Express. When travelers were asked to project their travel plans for 2013, 23 percent of respondents stated they intend to travel more frequent- ly compared to 2012. The survey covered some 374 shuttle passen- gers from around the country. Just 7 percent of participants said they planned on traveling less in 2013 and slightly less than 50 percent noted they will travel the Photos by Elaine Paniszczyn same amount. Twelve percent said Unwilling to wait 24 hours for his rescheduled flight, they didn’t know yet how frequently The Heinsohn family wait several hours for their luggage to arrive. Their flight home was rescheduled to the next Mark LePore waits for a friend driving from Waco to they would be traveling in the new day, but their airline paid for their hotel room and meals. take him home. year. “This is good news for the hospi- WHITE CHRISTMAS tality industry, for business and for the overall U.S. economy,” said John McCarthy , president of GO Air- DFW Airport deals with cancellations, delays caused by winter storm By Elaine Paniszczyn port Express and The GO Group. minals. DFW personnel provided cots, blan- Department of Transportation. DFW’s As- “The US tourism and travel in- Nationwide, thousands of flights were kets, toiletry kits and other comfort items for set Management Department treated Airport dustry makes up a large part of US cancelled over the Christmas holidays. On them. roads with de-icer, and they too were clear. GDP and employment.” Christmas Day alone, Dallas/Fort Worth In- Christmas afternoon, flyover bridges to Airlines at DFW spent part of the day “I’d like to think the money our ternational Airport’s partner airlines cancelled the terminals were closed as a precaution, but de-icing departures, but de-icing operations customers are saving on ground a total of about 415 departures, and about all roads coming in and out of DFW Airport were curtailed in late evening as precipitation transportation is allowing them to 1,000 passengers stayed overnight in the ter- were wet but passable according to the Texas Please see CHRISTMAS on Page 7 travel more,” he adds. Source: The GO Group, LLC MEDICAL WE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY Office Hours: Main Location: and Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 75061 After Hours Clinic: Other Locations: SURGICAL No appointment necessary Valdez Clinic: 3501 N. MacArthur Blvd #400 Mon-Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM 972-253-4200 Tuscan Cardiovascular Center: 701 Tuscan Dr #205 CLINIC of Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM www.mscitx.com Baylor MOBI: 2001 N. MacArthur Blvd. #425 Lab & Radiology: Las Colinas: 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #250 Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM OB/GYN: 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #255 IRVING Not available for After Hours Clinic Page 2 January 2-8, 2013 DFW NEWSFLASH 972-870-1992 www.dfwnewsflash.com Flight nurse completes 1000 flights for Air Evac Lifeteam Happy New Year! Well here we are again, at dotted every “I”. But I never stopped writing. Decatur based flight nurse Jim Gullage re- the close of another year. We I haven’t always been perfect in living my life, cently completed his 1000th flight for Air Evac are closing out another chap- but I decided I was not ready to die, so I kept Lifeteam. The Wichita Falls resident has worked ter of this book that we call pushing onward. I have experienced quite a few for Air Evac Lifeteam for seven years. A former life. All of us write history of failures this year, but I have also gained a lot Air Force paramedic, Gullage earned nursing every day of our lives. I have of successes. Life is simply about “Giving and degree in 1991 and worked for several hospitals read quite a few biographies Taking!” in his 20-plus year career before coming to Air BISHOP of men and women who As I look back on this year, the only thing I Evac Lifeteam. “DD” HAYES have lived and their lives and can attest to as far as stability and never chang- “Completing 1000 flights was one of my orig- had them put down on pa- ing, is the unmatchless love of God towards inal goals when I came to Air Evac Lifeteam,” Chapel per. It is amazing how some me and His desire for me to succeed in all as- Gullage said. “I’m going back to school in Janu- News of these books dramatically pects of my life. I wouldn’t have made it this far ary, and my new goal is to complete the Nurse play out the theater of life. WITHOUT the mercy and grace of God. So Courtesy Photo Practitioner’s Master’s Degree program.” Many faced difficult trials my friends, take a quick inventory of your life Gullage enjoys working for Air Evac Life- Showing off his wings, Jim Gullage and tribulations; some succeeded in these tests, this year. Where would you and I be without team, because the job allows him to use his celebrates his 1000th flight for Air Evac and some failed. Many pitfalls and valleys were the Lord’s Hand in our life and for a matter knowledge and skill sets to take care of a wide Lifeteam. present in their lives; some scaled these obsta- of fact, in Creation!!! The blessings of God be variety of patients. cles and reached heights unknown, while others upon you as you enter into the New Year. I say “I have to think inside and outside the box,” he said. “It’s an eclectic kind of nursing.” pined away and died in the valley of despair. unto you all, “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” Air Evac Lifeteam is a membership-supported air ambulance company that provides As I look back at my own life this past year, I “I will see you in the terminals!” emergency care and rapid medical transport to rural communities throughout the cen- can truly say that I didn’t win every Battle, but I For more information, visit www.dfwchapel. tral U.S. didn’t lose the War. I didn’t cross every “T”, nor org. ADVERTISEMENT A Dentist You Can Collaborate With — Dr. Nabors will listen to what you want, then Dr. Nabors has been in practice for over 31 needs from you, the staff makes sure you feel like help you to choose a solution that will best meet years. All the while, staying up-to-date on the you’re at home, not in the dentist chair. your needs. After he considers your budget and latest innovations in dentistry. 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