Wonder of Water Festival - Page 6 the Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” May 18, 2006

Comics Page 11 Art Association THIS Classifieds Page 11 Pirouettes host Obituaries Page 8 celebrates 50 years championships Police & Fire Page 2 WEEK Puzzles Page 10 Page 3 Page 7 Gov. Perry signs landmark business tax reform

Gov. Rick Perry traveled to KB employers, reliable funding for our Troy Fraser, R-Marble Falls, also at- Home Studio in Irving to sign into school classrooms and revenue tended the bill signing. law House Bill 3, legislation that that will help deliver a record $15.7 Perry noted that the old tax provides comprehensive business billion property tax cut for the system has gaping loopholes that tax reform but also helps deliver the people of Texas,” Perry said. allows businesses with good ac- largest property tax cut in the state’s Perry thanked state Rep. Jim countants to avoid paying their history. Keffer, R-Eastland, who authored share while other employers got “Today I am proud to sign into the legislation and participated in stuck carrying an unfair tax load and law landmark business tax reforms the bill signing, for shepherding the schools struggled as revenue from that will provide greater fairness for bill through the Texas House. Sen. the business tax steadily dwindled... and millions of homeowners who have been forced ElectionElection fafavorsvors incumbentsincumbents to make up the difference with sky- rocketing local property taxes. “When I put my signature on House Bill 3, that will all change,” he said. “Employers will benefit with a tax system that is fairer, a tax base that is broader and a tax rate that is substantially lower than the one we Providing for Texas’ public schools, Governor Perry addresses the have today. audience before signing House Bill 3 into law. “And as the centerpiece of our those whose tax bill is less than “This is tax relief that Texans school finance plan, House Bill 3 $1,000. can count on for more than just a will help us lower school property Rewards employers that create year or two,” he said. “Every new taxes by 33 percent for every ho- jobs and contribute to our economy, dollar raised from tax reform will go meowner and every other property but also mandates that, Businesses straight back to the people in prop- owner in Texas.” that hire illegal immigrants will pay erty tax cuts. And taxpayers will House Bill 3: the price with higher taxes. have more power to stop tax in- Rewards employers for creat- House Bill 3 is one of five bills creases passed at the local level.” ing jobs and investing in employee in a package of legislation that pro- School finance legislation benefits. Every time a business vide the largest property tax reduc- passed by the legislature will: puts a Texan to work, pays for health tion and the most comprehensive Reward every Texas teacher with a insurance or invests in a pension education reforms in decades. $2,000 pay increase and provides plan... their tax liability will go down. Over the next three years, the owner the largest teacher merit pay pro- Protects small employers so of an average-priced home will see gram in the nation. that they can continue to drive their property tax bill go down by Texas’ economic growth. nearly $2,000, Perry noted. See PERRY, Page 4 Newly re-elected city council members, Joe Philipp, Lewis Patrick and Exempts sole proprietors and Rick Stopfer, take some time to thank their supporters and enjoy the general partnerships from the tax, moment at a party following the release of the unofficial election results. as well as businesses whose gross EDS Pinball auction raises funds for the See ELECTION, Page 4 receipts total $300,000 or less, and Salesmanship Club Family Works Center Wetterich wins EDS Byron Nelson EDS, title sponsor of the 2006 pen to the be the initials of the EDS Byron Nelson Champion- 2006 champion Brett Wetterich. ship, closed the online auction “EDS and our people are for the pinball machine thrilled with the results. The fact autographed by 99 players at the that so many players, clients and 2006 EDS Byron Nelson Champi- employees had fun raising money onship. The winning bid was for children and families in the $15,600. A private auction among Dallas area is the icing on the cake EDS employees and clients for for another great year of our an identical, unsigned pinball sponsorship,” Gail Rigler, vice machine went for $10,000. president of marketing for EDS, The entire amount by the said. “Who knows, we might have auctions, $25,600, will benefit the to bring Mega Golf Ball Frenzy Salesmanship Club Youth and back next year for another auc- Family Centers’ newest facility – tion.” the Salesmanship Club Family The Salesmanship Club Works Center, which opened its Family Works Center operates doors last Monday. three innovative programs, The pinball machine, cus- which combine prevention, early tomized to reflect the eds.com intervention and treatment ser- game Mega Golf Ball Frenzy, cre- vices for children and their fami- ated its own frenzy in the play- lies. ers’ locker room. Players and their “As we work to make a dif- families spent hours on the ma- ference at the Family Works Cen- chine over the past week. When ter, we’re proud to have EDS as the machine was removed from our partner,” Jim Calvert, Ph. D., the locker room Sunday evening, With a little help from some children whose lives have been touched by the Salesmanship Club, Mayor Herb Director of the Salesmanship the initials atop the pinball leader Gears presents a 1.6 million dollar check to Brett Wetterich, the EDS Byron Nelson Championship winner. Club Family Works Center, said. board were BW, which also hap- The victory marks Wetterich’s first USPGA Tour win as he finished one point ahead of Trevor Immelman. Page 2 May 18, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Community Calendar

May 20 Irving Girls see, touch, and explore different May 21 Irving Missions May 21 Le Jazz Hot - The Conductor and Music Director Ri- Cheerleading Association aspects of classical music and the Day of Prayer - Each year at this 2004-2005 season of the Irving chard Giangiulio at the Irving Arts Spirit Day - Current cheerleaders orchestra. Children will have a time, the Christian community is Symphony Orchestra (ISO) con- Center at 8 p.m. The concert opener and girls wanting to sign up and “hands-on” experience with instru- busy putting the final plans to- cludes with the spring fundraiser, is the dramatic and picturesque Le cheer will celebrate of 25 years of ments of the orchestra, craft activi- gether for sending out their short- LE JAZZ HOT. To be held at the Chasseur Maudit, Cesar Franck’s friendship, cheering, dancing and ties and snacks, plus special give- term mission teams for the summer. Rhapsody Room of the Omni depiction of “The Wild Huntsman”. fun. Girls will play games, learn a aways to take home. Register online With your help, we are planning a Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas, the Mozart’s beautiful Concerto for cheer or two and have cake 10 a.m. at www.simonkidgitsclub.com or community-wide prayer service for fundraising event will feature jazz Two Pianos features Lucille Chung at Fritz Park. visit Simon Guest Services, Irving churches and supporters of mis- vocalist Trella Hart and her trio. and Alessio Bax. Included in the Mallfor more details. sions to come together for a prayer Tickets to the event, which includes ticket price are the popular 7 p.m. May 20 KidsNotes with the Las service at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary dinner, dancing, live and silent auc- Pre-concert Recital Series in Car- Colinas Symphony Orchestra - May 20 Ladies Tea - From 11 Church located at 4401 N. Hwy 161. tions, are $125 per person and may penter Hall. This evening’s program Early exposure to music and the arts a.m.- 1 p.m. the Irving Downtown There is no charge for participating be purchased by calling the Irving will feature the staff of the Irving is crucial to developing thecreative Association will host its Third An- in the event, and your entire con- Symphony Orchestra office at 972- ISD Fine Arts Department. For fur- spark in youth 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Irv- nual “Ladies Tea”. Irving City Coun- gregation is invited, especially the 831-8818. ther information, call the Irving Arts ing Mall’s Center Court. The 30- cilwoman Beth Van Dynne will be mission group. For additional infor- Center Box Office - 972/252-ARTS minute KidsNotes program offers the guest speaker. Hats and Gloves mation and replies please go to May 23 New Philharmonic Or- or the NPOI message center - 972/ children the opportunity to hear, are encouraged. irvingmissions.com or email at chestra of Irving - The New Phil- 252-7558, ext. 248 or check the [email protected]. harmonic Orchestra of Irving ends website at http:// its eighteenth classical season with www.home.earthlink.net/~youngj1/ npoi.htm. Chamber of Commerce pOLICE &Fire Economic Devlopment Briefs Irving-based Carbo Ceram- new president. Most recently she Kitty Hawk Inc ics (NYSE:CRR) has named served as the senior supply chain (AMEX:KHK), a Technology Irving Police Department activity summary Gary Kolstad to be its president and executive for Constellation Energy Leadership Council member, has chief executive officer effective Group, the nation’s largest supplier announced plans to buy the assets May 16 - May 17 June 1. Carbo Ceramics makes ce- of competitive energy. Willis re- of Air Container Transport Inc, an Irving Police Department responded to 16 incidents. ramic proppants for hydraulic frac- places Mark McKenna who an- operator of an airport-to-airport 4 Auto Thefts 2 Burglary of a habitat turing of natural gas and oil wells. nounced his retirement. ground freight network in several 10 Burglary of a vehicle 0 Recovery of a vehicle Kolstad most recently served as states. Kitty Hawk will acquire the 0 Burglary of a business 0 Robbery vice president-global accounts for Mollie Samuels was recently contracts relating to Air Container’s Schlumberger Oilfield Services. promoted to account manager for customer base, trucks and trailers, Irving Fire Department activity summary Cooksey Communications and leased operating facilities, various Las Colinas Medical Center Karen Berlin joined the firm as ac- other facility and equipment leases May 11 - May 17 has received the Texas Nurses As- count manager. Additionally the and its fleet of owner-operators. Irving Fire Department responded to 315 incidents. sociation – Friendly Designation. Communicator Awards 2006 Print The Fire incidents Medical calls There are only 17 hospitals in the Media recognized Cooksey with Elcoteq, with Americas headquar- five Crystal Awards of Excellence 76 Miscellaneous Fire 23 Major Accidents state of Texas to receive this desig- ters in Irving, has announced the and Rescue Calls 81 Major Medical for the following: Communications nation and LCMC is the first hospi- expansion of its Brazil and Mexico 0 Structure Fires 18 Heart Attacks tal in Dallas County to receive this Plan for the University of Dallas operations. The Brazilian facility 3 Special Operations 35 Difficulty Breathing honor. Presidential Library bid, Business supports manufacturing and sup- 10 Vehicle Fires 48 Trauma Related to Business brochure for the Th- ply-chain services for communica- 21 CPR Situations Aspen Catering has opened a ompson, Coe, Cousins and Irons tions technology companies in Bra- Comments: new business, “Presto! It’s a new marketing/business develop- zil and Latin American countries. 5-17 Special Operations: Hazardous Comments: Materials Incident 5-13 Ambulance went into overload Meal”. This service provides ment brochure, Publicity/Magazine The Mexico facility makes commu- Placement for a story in Lodging once. wholesome meals for you, your nications network equipment and 5-17 Ambulance went into family or a special person that Hospitality about the opening of provides test development ser- overload four times. tastes like a chef prepared it. Deliv- the Grand Hyatt DFW, Media Kit/ vices. ery service is also available. Special Event category for the 35W Coalition press conference media The Texas Workforce Com- Novation, the health care con- kit, and Community Awareness cat- mission in Irving is seeking em- tracting service company for VHA egory for the Devon Energy com- ployers willing to participate in their Inc, has named Joellyn Willis as its munity outreach and awareness Youth Employment Summer pro- program. gram. A job fair is being planned at their office on Skyway Circle dur- ing the week of May 31. Youth will The Irving Rambler be 16-21 years old. There are no additional requirements of the em- (214) 675-6493 ployer and no minimum hours for the employees, but those employ- [email protected] ers who retain these workers for at The entire contents of this newspaper publication date. All submitted articles are least six months may qualify for are the sole property of The Irving Rambler, Inc., subject to editing. Opinions expressed in Work Opportunity Tax Credits. with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, submitted advertisements, articles, editorial, without permission, of editorial or graphic content or commentary are those of the writer, and not Contact Chrisy Edmond at the TWC in any manner is prohibited. necessarily those of The Irving Rambler, the office in Irving, Christy.emond@ If you have an upcoming event, game publisher, editor, or any staff member. All twc.state.tx.us to register or obtain scores, a press release, or interesting story, articles, press releases, photographs and other additional information. please let us know. The Irving Rambler encourages materials submitted become the property of submission of articles, facts, and photographs The Irving Rambler. Irving-based Nexstar Broad- pertaining to the people, life, business, and The Publication of columnists’ views, as casting group has named Rajiv entertainment of Irving, Texas. well as advertising, does not constitute The Irving Rambler is published weekly by endorsement. The Irving Rambler reserves the Lulla senior vice president, new Irving Rambler, Inc., P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX right to reject or edit any advertising. The media. 75017. Irving Rambler, its publisher, and editor are not You can subscribe to The Irving Rambler responsible for errors in advertising. The Four Seasons Resort and for $25 per year. The Irving Rambler is also The Irving Rambler Volume 3 Issue is Club at Las Colinas has an- distributed free of charge through Irving published weekly for $25 dollars a year by The nounced that it will name its new- businesses and public areas. Please limit yourself Irving Rambler, Inc. 627 S. Rogers, Irving, TX est signature villa in honor of the to one copy so others can benefit from The 75060. Periodicals postage pending at Irving Rambler. Washington, DC, and additional mailing offices. late Payne Stewart who was the 1990 Deadline for the submission of articles POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Champion of the GTE Byron Nelson and advertising is noon Monday, prior to the Irving Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017. Classic. The 2,100 sq ft villa will anchor the 40 villa guest rooms that Stacey Starkey -Director are currently under construction John Starkey - Publisher around the 18th green. The Four INTERNET www.irvingrambler.com Seasons is the only resort in Texas E-mail [email protected] to achieve the prestigious Five Dia- Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce mond Award from the American The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2006 Automobile Club. The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 May 18, 2006 Page 3 Wal-Mart Foundation assists Irving families with donation Provided by Leigh Eitson’ Way of Metropolitan Dallas, which tions; a jobs program; psycho- The Wal-Mart Foundation will process the donation and credit therapy counseling; food pantry; presented a check for $2,000 to it to Irving Cares. transportation to county medical United Way of Metropolitan Dal- “This $2,000 donation couldn’t facilities and prescription deliver- las designated to Irving Cares, a have come at a better time for Irv- ies; and information and referral, human service agency that seeks ing Cares,” Teddie Story, Executive Irving Cares promotes a client’s to identify and provide essential Director of Irving Cares, Inc, said. self-sufficiency. More information services to Irving residents in need. “We just completed our fiscal year, on Irving Cares can be found at The donation will help Irving Cares and this helped us meet our overall www.irvingcares.org. provide emergency groceries, offer revenue goals.” Wal-Mart Foundation is com- rental and mortgage assistance, Since 1957, Irving Cares has mitted to the communities they transportation to the doctor, and been a partnering lifeline agency for serve. With 90% of its charitable much more. Irving families in crisis. It serves giving targeted at local community The check was presented by over 25,000 people in the Irving services, Wal-Mart’s philanthropic Gloria Agyemang, community rela- community, and the need contin- efforts assisted over 100,000 orga- tions liaison for Wal-Mart to Brian ues to increase. By providing lim- nizations last year. “We live here Guyer, assistant director of re- ited financial assistance for rent, too, and we believe good works,” Gloria Agyemang of WalMart presents a donation to Brian Guyer of United source development for United mortgage, utilities, or prescrip- is the foundation’s core belief. Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Irving Art Association celebrates 50 years In 1956, Barbara Turrentine day operating out of its permanent said. “Today’s presenters, Barbara we present these awards every other art organizations in the city Fryrear invited six neighbors, Edna home in the Center for the Arts in Fryrear, Pete Fernandez and year,” she said. that provide the workshops and Ganser, Edith Sinnett, Lil Cartright, Jaycee Park, the IAA continues to Marilyn Chandler, were all original basic training for adults. Although Liz Stricklin, Pat Bishop and Jeanne hold art classes and workshops as members of this organization. “Membership in the association is some groups do provide them for Trevarrow, to her home on French well as presenting 22 exhibits an- “We now have basically the $30 a year, which is really quite in- children. Street. As their children played, the nually. same program going on every year, expensive. Association members “It is just a joy. I think that is ladies set up their easels in the During its Fiftieth Membership all year long. It is done in coordina- get the benefits of this gallery to why artists come and keep com- kitchen and painted a still life. That Show, current and former members tion with the Membership Juried come and paint any time they want ing,” Ms. Hardison said. same afternoon they formed the Irv- took time to remember their roots Show, which is an annual event. Our to. We also have basic workshops IAA presented three sidewalk ing Arts Association (IAA) and dis- and honor their oldest members. members are the only ones who can that are free. We have a lot of pro- art shows. Founding member, Bar- cussed the group’s goals. Follow- “The Irving Arts Association participate in this show. It turned grams for ACAR, Art for Children bara Fryrear, recalled one on the ing that first meeting, the group is actually the oldest arts associa- out very well. and Adults at Risk, classes for shows themed April in Paris. grew by leaps and bounds soon tion group in the city of Irving,” “The association gives a schol- people who are mentally or physi- “Early on, the Plymouth Park outgrowing kitchen meetings. To- Nina Hardison, president of IAA, arship to a high school student and cally challenged. There aren’t any Shopping Center was the big mall. We rented booths to 100 area art- ists. We got really good artists out here,” Ms. Fryrear said. “For some time before hand, we made these flower balls and cop- ied Parisian posters. We hung the posters on the walls and Marilyn Chandler hosted a side walk café. There were art demonstrations,” she said. Councilman, Joe Philipp, at- tended the IAA’s anniversary and presented a proclamation from the Mayor’s office. “The Art Association touches the lives of children and adults in Irving bringing them a new way of experiencing life, sharing the re- sources they have and creating a good spirit in the community,” Mr. Philipp said. “I think art is another way of learning. The more we can do as a community to foster the arts and create participation in the arts, the better acceptance of one another During the 50th anniversary celebration of the Irving Arts Association, founders, Barbara Fryrear, Marilyn Chandler, Emily Yeandle and Pete we will have. Because we will un- derstand one another on many dif- Fernandez, join the current and former association members to paint the town red. ferent levels,” he said. Page 4 May 18, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler PPerrerryy signssigns HouseHouse BillBill 33 Mungles ThirdThird time’time’ss aa charmcharm forfor MI:3MI:3 Continued from page 1 Hunt can truly trust since someone with heartless eyes and a sadistic Invests millions of new dollars supported by virtually every major on Movies on the inside seems to be leaking nature that is chilling and believ- into dropout prevention and col- employer association in the state. information to the mean people. able. This is not an award written lege readiness efforts. “If you search the pages of The doable cast also includes role by far but instead of just get- Texas history, you will find no other Guarantees a historic level of By Matt Mungle Laurence Fishburne as Director ting by he gives his all and makes it tax reform plan that has been en- funding equity, and significantly re- Title: Mission: Impossible III Brassel and Billy Crudup as agent a defining part of this film. dorsed by manufacturers and ser- duces the impact of Robin Hood. Rated: PG-13 John Musgrave. Crudup will always Okay, back to gadgets blow- vice providers, retailers and Lowers Texans’ overall tax bur- They say the third times a be Russell Hammond (Almost Fa- ing stuff up. There is plenty of both realtors, education leaders and tax- den by some $7 billion. charm and that would be the case mous) to me and his quiet demeanor and that is perfect for a movie like payer advocates, the state’s larg- Perry said that none of these for the latest installment of the IMF is almost too thin for the world of this. That is what you expect. It’s est business association, the cham- achievements would have been series. Cruise is back as agent Ethan American Intelligence. On the spy stuff and a chance to escape bers from every major Texas city, possible without the historic re- Hunt in the JJ Abrams (Lost/Alias) flipside Fishburne is spectacular as from reality for a few hours. In other and thousands of large and small forms of House Bill 3, which were directed, action, thriller Mission: the rough and stolid director. He films it comes off as unbelievable entrepreneurs across the state,” not only passed by bipartisan ma- Impossible III. intimidated me and I was just watch- and hokey, but in this environment Perry said. jorities in the House and Senate but When Hunt’s fiancé, Julia ing the movie. you can’t get enough. And MI:3 (Michelle Monaghan), is taken When I first saw the trailer for delivers. From the opening scene Unofficial election results captive by a menacing arms and MI3 and started seeing the press you are locked into the adventure Continued from page 1 information’s dealer named Owen on it, I was worried this project and it keeps you moving ‘til the Irving voters went to the poles last Saturday to decide the fate of Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman), might take away from the deserved very end. My counterpart who is Proposition 1 and 2, and to elect three council members and Irving ISD Ethan must race against the clock acting recognition of Philip usually a fan of such films walked trustees. The unofficial results are as follows. to save her. As the title would sug- Seymour Hoffman. Hoffman earned away with far less praise. I heard Proposition 1 gest it is an impossible mission with his Academy award performance in words like predictable, plotless, Votes for 1,819 representing 86.95% of the vote little chance of success. But that is Capote and I don’t think it was a pointless, cliché, and stupid com- Votes against 273 representing 13.05% of the vote what makes these movies work. If fluke or one time occurrence. Ac- ing from Cindy’s mouth as we Proposition 2 you or I could do it where would tion movies are never known for walked from the theater. It wasn’t Votes for 1,780 representing 87.34% of the vote the adventure be? their depth or character develop- the Tom Cruise factor as much as Votes against 258 representing 12.66% of the vote Joining Ethan on his endeavor ment and many times actors are not the fact that I think she expected a Council Member Place 4 is returning friend Luther Strikell given the chance to shine. The fo- better story to go along with the Loren Byers 674 representing 34.53% of the vote (Ving Rhames) along with opera- cus is usually more about gadgets explosions. Lewis Patrick 1,278 representing 65.47% of the vote tives Declan (Jonathan Rhys and blowing stuff up. But Hoffman Mission: Impossible III is rated Council Member Place 6 Meyers) and Zhen (Maggie Q). gives the best execution possible PG-13 for intense sequences of the- John T. Mallon, III 483 representing 25.29% of the vote These are the only three people in such a role. He plays the bad guy matic violence and menace, disturb- Rick Stopfer 1,427 representing 74.71% of the vote ing images and some sensuality. If Council Member Place 8 stuff blowing up offends you then Joe Philipp 1,651 representing 100% of the vote WWalkingalking throughthrough WWashingtonashington you might want to stay home. Me? Irving ISD-Trustee Place 3 I loved it. I give this movie 4 out of Randy Stipes 1,438 representing 83.70% of the vote 5 gadgets. Not for the writing, which Manuel Aguilar Benavidez 280 representing 16.30% of the vote is mediocre. Not for the plot which Irving ISD-Trustee Place 4 is predictable. Not even for the act- Valerie Jones 1,437 representing 84.04% of the vote ing. But simply for the entertain- Ruben M. Carranza 273 representing 15.96% of the vote ment, which sometimes is what movies are all about. With a spin on MI:3. I’m Matt Mungle Matt is a member of the North Texas Film Critics Association The DFW (NTFCA) and hosts the weekly syndicated Indie Rock Radio Show Spin 180. Plus with his wife Cindy Humane Society they do a weekly radio feature, The Mungles on Movies. For additional While passing through Washington, D.C., Tanya Mahoney of Irv- reviews and interview clips visit the Animals Presently Residing ing, one of the 12 Steps Across America Walkers, met with Sen. Cornyn website www.mungleshow.com”. (TX). Additionally, at the meeting Tanya was surprised to see her local Mayor of Irving Texas, Herb Gears, and local officials. The Nation’s Capi- Homer Matt is a member of the North Neptune tol was just one of the many stops the 12 National Walkers are making on Texas Film Critics Association their 3,100 mile journey across the US, geared towards educating Breed Breed (NTFCA) and hosts the weekly syn- Basset Mix DLH American’s about the benefits of walking with a pedometer for better dicated Indie Rock Radio Show Sex Sex health and fitness. To read Tanya’s journal and learn more visit Spin 180. Plus with his wife Cindy Male / Neutered Male / Neutered StepsAcross.com. they do a weekly radio feature, The Weight Weight Mungles on Movies. For additional About 9 lbs. From left to right: Chris Wallace (Chamber President), Sam Smith About 40 lbs. reviews and interview clips visit Age Comments: Age (Councilman), Herb Gears (Mayor), Beth Van Duyne (Deputy Mayor Pro 3-4 Years Homer is a sweet About 1 year Comments: Tem), Rick Stopfer (Councilman), Tanya Mahoney (National Walker) and www.mungleshow.com. Color and he would like Color Neptune is very Joe Philipp (Councilman) Black a home where he B & W sweet. She would Reason for can be the only Reason for like a home Surrender: pet. He is a loving Surrender where she is the Recently dog and likes to Didn’t want to only cat to run Abandoned play. scoop litter box around and play. Back Pain? - Neck Pain? The DFW Humane Society You May Not Need Surgery After All!!!

1611 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75061 Most people have tried pain medications, muscle relax- no harmful side effects that you may experience with ers, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, physical drugs or surgery. 972-253-3333 therapy, chiropractic, or even surgery with little or no Local doctor, Robert Hanson, D.C. states, “If you improvement, Thankfully, there is relief in sight and the want to get relief from pain in the lower back, pain in the treatment is called Decompression Therapy. hip or buttocks, pain shooting down one leg, or numb- This FDA approved and clinically-tested advanced ness in the legs or feet, I highly recommend decompres- treatment has helped thousands become pain free. Re- sion therapy… you have nothing to lose… surgery should search has shown outstanding results even when surgery be the last option.” and other types of treatments have failed. Decompres- If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering sion Therapy is 86% effective because it gets to the from lower back or neck pain and looking for a non- CAUSE of the pain by gently taking the pressure off of surgical solution, this treatment may be for you. the discs and pain producing nerves allowing them to heal “I no longer limp and my pain is gone. I only wish naturally. It treats bulging or herniated discs, sciatica, hip more people knew about this therapy. My sincere thanks,” or leg pain, neck or arm pain, degeneration, facet syn- Todd Nelson. drome and arthritis. “I believe everyone with degenerated or herniated Stemmons foundation pledges $100,000 annual matching funds This computerized treatment is painless and takes discs should try decompression therapy first,” Ronnie grant for each of the next five years. only minutes. Best of all, there is no hospitalization and Dutton. “We are raising funds to build a new shelter; named Corky’s Cottage. Corky’s Cottage is going to be about 10,000 square foot facility. We bought This week Dr. Hanson is offering back and neck evaluations and demonstrations to the First 20 2.2 acres adjacent to our current facility. We have done all of the architectural callers! Come in to see if you are a candidate for this life-changing treatment. renderings, everything is done for the new facility; now comes the hard part, raising the $2.4 million that we need to get it up and running,” Call (214) 596-1051 for your consultation and demonstration. Darryn Pope, the D/FW Humane Society board president. We are conveniently located on Highway 183 at Beltline Rd. Every dollar you send is worth two dollars with the grant. (across from Irving Mall.) The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 May 18, 2006 Page 5 IRVING ISD Irving ISD Memorial Day Thursday, June 1. High school - Friday, June 2 – Irving High sold at next year’s state contest. or personal situations to graduate Holiday Closing Schedule - All graduation ceremonies are sched- School, 4 p.m. Also, Merrill Mathew and from high school. Students may Irving ISD schools and offices will uled for June 2-3 (details in sepa- - Friday, June 2 – Nimitz High Laura Toller finished in the top 10 obtain assistance for summer be closed for the Memorial Day rate news advisory). School, 7:30 p.m. in Advertising Design Skills, plac- school, night school, correspon- holiday May 29, 2006. - Saturday, June 3 – The Acad- ing fourth and sixth, respectively, dence courses, GED tuition, or Monday, May 29 was origi- Irving ISD High School emy of Irving ISD, 10 a.m. out of all ad design students in ACT/SAT prep courses. nally designated by the IISD Board Graduation Ceremonies Set - Saturday, June 3 – MacArthur Texas. Applications are available of Trustees as a bad weather make- for June 2-3 - Graduation ceremo- High School, 2 p.m. Academy students receiving through high school counselors or up day if needed, but it has not been nies for the four Irving ISD high To reach Potter’s House from first place blue ribbons for various by visiting http:// necessary to use it as a make-up schools are scheduled for June 2-3 Irving, travel south on Loop 12 to projects include Ramirez, Mathew, www.irvingisd.net/foundation/ day. at Potter’s House Event Center, Spur 408 and turn right on Kiest Toller, Alondra Garcia, Orlando availscholar.html. Classes will resume and offices 6777 Kiest Boulevard in Dallas. Boulevard. Aguilar, Shannon Passanante, For more information, contact will reopen on May 30. The last day The ceremonies are scheduled In addition, the baccalaureate Ryan Tomberlin, Kayla Lewis, Zach the ISF office at 972-215-5018. of the 2005-2006 school year is as follows: ceremony for IISD is scheduled for Glover, Benjamin Bailey, Walter 7 p.m. June 1 at Calvary Ramirez, and Jordyn Cook. Find Your Property Tax Bal- Thomas Haley Choirs Compete at Contest Church, 4401 N. Highway In addition, two students who ance Online - It is now possible 161. serve as SkillsUSA district officers for Irving ISD taxpayers to find their plan to attend the annual SkillsUSA property tax balances online. Tax- Academy Students Leadership Seminar in Kerrville this payers can search for any account Place at SkillsUSA - summer. Walter Ramirez is District whose property taxes are collected Advertising design stu- 6 parliamentarian and Rita Chaidez by the IISD Tax Office. The website dents at The Academy of is District 6 reporter. can be accessed at: IISD performed well during www.irvingisd.net/ppage/ the SkillsUSA Texas Lead- Scholarship Applications Due property_tax.htm. ership & Skills Conference to Foundation May 24 - Appli- April 27-29 in Fort Worth. cation deadline for John Stipes Mo- Autographed Books at Lamar Danny Ramirez won tivational Pre-College Scholarships - The seventh grade English classes two state medals, a first is 5 p.m. May 24. Applications may at Lamar Middle School were place gold medal in State be submitted at the Irving Schools treated to autographed books from T-Shirt Design and a third Foundation (ISF) office in the Ad- Random House as a result of a writ- place bronze medal in Ad- ministration Building. ing contest. Lamar Librarian vertising Design Technical John Stipes Motivational Pre- Rosemarie Brock returned with the Thomas Haley Elementary School choirs competed during a contest at Sandy Lake Test. His winning T-shirt College scholarships are available books after recently attending the May 10. The Recorder Choir received a Division 1 rating while the Honor Choir design will be printed and to students in grades 9-12 who have International Reading Association received a Division 2 rating. overcome adverse social, economic convention in Chicago. Carrollton - Farmers Branch ISD

Las Colinas Elementary Math Fourth Grade Individual: At Rowlett, Newman Smith in the shot put with a put of 55” 10- dent in her 4th grade class and was Team Wins District Competi- First Place - Taka Yoshimoto swept the Area Round series with a 1/4”. Congratulations to these two chosen out of thousands of nomi- tion - Excellence in mathematics Second Place - Ishan Ray 2-0 victory over Rowlett. Newman young men on advancing to and nees. Mrs. White received a $100 continues to add up for Las Colinas Third Place - Alan Lee Smith will face Tyler Lee this week scoring in the UIL State Track and gift certificate, Teacher of the Year Elementary (LCE). At the recent Fourth Place - Kazuomi Motoike in the Quarterfinal Round of the Field Meet. shirt, certificate, portfolio pad, and Carrollton Farmers-Branch ISD Fifth Grade Problem Solving play-offs. a $1,000 grant for the school. math tournament at Creekview High - Second Place Game One will be played at Teacher Selected to Partici- School, the LCE School Math Team Emily Adkins Kelly Field on Thurs., May 18, at pate in Economics Seminar - C-FB ISD Tennis Players swept the district for first place over Kendall Cox 7:30 p.m. Game Two will be played Lori Dumerer was selected by Foun- Compete at State Tourna- all, keeping the title they also won Sky Myers at 7:00 p.m. on Fri., May 19, at Mike dation for Teaching Economics as ment - At the State Tennis Tour- at last year’s competition. Besides Shireen Valliani Carter Field in Tyler. Game Three, if one of 40 teachers across the na- nament at Lakeway Resort, Melanie capturing the overall district trophy Fifth Grade Individual: necessary, will be Saturday after- tion to participate in a seminar with Viriyapunt of R. L. Turner and An- and plaque, they also secured first Three-way tie for First Place- noon at a neutral site TBD. Ticket Professor Douglass North of Wash- drew Dobbs of Newman Smith both place in the grade level challenge John Cho,Yuya Koremura and prices for each of the games will be ington University in St. Louis, a re- bowed out in Quarterfinal with the fourth and fifth grade Apurv Sethi $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for cent Nobel Prize winner in econom- play. Freshman Melanie Viriyapunt teams. Several individual students Sixth Place - Robbie Guzman students. Passes accepted include ics in Phoenix, AZ. The topic for the took on two time defending State won top honors as well. Seventh Place - Criztel Navizaga 10-5A, 12-5A, and THSCA (holder seminar is Economics of Change Champion, Senior Pavi Francis of Third, fourth and fifth grader + one). which examines emerging econo- Flower Mound Marcus, taking her Individual and Grade Level teachers who put in many extra mies including what has worked and to three sets before losing 3-6, 6-3, hours helping prepare the students Team Results: Playhouse for Sale - Mr. what has not. 2-6. In boys’ singles action, Andrew for competition were Craig Rich, Third Grade Individual Martino’s Building Trades class at Dobbs hung tough in the first set, Lani Mango, Bill Rogers and First Place - Ryan Durkee Newman Smith High School is sell- Two C-FB ISD Teachers Named but lost in two sets 5-7 and 2-6, to Megan Sweat. Fifth Place - Victor Yip ing a playhouse that was a class Teacher of the Year Matt Glasgow of Fort Bend Sixth Place - Stephanie Knorrp project. The price is $600. Contact Leesa Trout, Kent Elementary Clements. Certainly at the State Ninth Place - Natalie Le C-FB ISD Baseball Play-offs Mr. Martino at Newman Smith at teacher, was named the Carrollton Tournament level, all are excellent Fourth Grade Problem Solving - - Newman Smith and Creekview 972-968-5295 or email him at Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. She players and C-FB ISD is proud of First Place continued with Area Round play [email protected]. is now in the running for Wal- their accomplishments. Tyler Wang last Friday afternoon. Mart’s Teacher of the Year for the Blaire McClure At Creekview, in a high scor- Newman Smith Athletes State of Texas. Mrs. Trout was nomi- Creekview Mock Trial At Na- Athena Aqqad ing ball game, the Mustangs fell to Compete in State Track and nated by a current Kent student and tional Competition - Tyler Lee by a score of 11-14 to end Samuel Lee Field Meet - Newman Smith had his mother. Leesa received a plaque, Creekview’s Mock Trial Team, the Creekview’s play-off run. two athletes participating in the UIL a gift card, a t-shirt, and a bouquet Texas state championship team, is State Track and Field Meet. Both of flowers. Representatives from in Oklahoma this weekend compet- Local Publishing Company scored points at State. Devin Carter Wal-Mart presented Kent with a ing in the national competition. finished fourth in the 800 meter run $1,000 check. Team members are: Jennifer Colby, with a time of 1:54.43, just a tenth of Nicole White, Thompson El- Janet Landry, Samantha Harrison, a second off of winning the bronze ementary teacher, was named Sam’s Brenna Helppie-Schmieder, Melissa Now Hiring Club Teacher of the Year. Mrs. medal. Jonathan Bull finished fifth Lui, Jeff Neyman, and Ray Patel. White was recommended by a stu- Sales Professionals Bargains are Blooming at Chapter Two for multiple publications LADIES RESALE BOUTIQUE Must be able to speak and write 2700 N. O’Connor # 116, English and Spanish Irving, Texas 75062 Save up to 20% (972) 594 - 7722 $5 Off purchases of $25 or more $10 Off purchases of $50 or more Tues. - Fri. 10-6 Thur. 10-7 214-808-2815 Coupon must be presented at time of purchase Sat. 10-5 Page 6 May 18, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Water Utilities employees shine at festival Irving’s Water Utilities the Water Utilities employees who Department presented its Wonder gave up her Saturday to produce of Water Festival to residents on the event. May 6. Produced to coincide with “The event was designed to the American Water Works teach people about water and ex- Association’s observance of Drink- actly what we do as far as Water ing Water Week, the festival of- Utilities,” Ms. Spruill said. “No only fered free entertainment, food and is water a product we sell, but we giveaways as well as education also maintain the lines for waste about the environment and conser- water, sewer lines and water distri- vation. The festival included exhib- bution. its, games, music, puppet shows, “People had the opportunity bounce houses, and fishing. to go down into manholes and see “The goal of the event was to what we see. We had some vacuum have a family, community event that trucks on display that vacuum up was educational,” Vanessa Escobar, sewage or water. There was also a environmental compliance special- truck that demonstrated how we ist, said. “We wanted to bring people clean a line, so people could see out here to see the new building. how water flows in the lines if there This is the building’s first year to are roots or debris blocking it. Visi- be open. I think we accomplished tors had the opportunity to learn both goals and had a good time. what each Water Utilities section “Based on the amount of food does. we served, we estimate that 800 “We don’t want people to After presenting a puppet show about water conservation, young puppeteers throw t-shirts to audience people came to the event. We were waste water, although through only expecting about 500 people. Water Utilities the more water members. So we had a really great crowd. people use, the more money we “I hope people had an oppor- make. Water conservation is part tunity to interact with the Water of our long-term plans for us to PPoliceolice ChiefChief speaksspeaks atat MOMOWWWW luncheonluncheon Utilities employees. They work very save water. Conservation may mean Provided by Reginald Robinson officer whose dedication to his job formed ten years ago and has 49 hard twenty-four hours a day and that people choose to use a differ- Irving Police Chief Larry Boyd makes him the best at what he does. members. A luncheon meeting is they do a good job. We are out there ent shower head, when they take a served as the keynote speaker for Last years’ recipient, Officer held monthly in Irving on the sec- for the public. We want people to shower they may want to stay in the luncheon meeting of the Pinson Jonathan Plunkett, also attended ond Tuesday at the New Panda feel like they can approach us and there less time than normal and they Memorial Chapter of the Military and was recognized for being first Café; guests are always welcome. ask us questions. I also hope people may want to take a bath rather than Order of the World Wars (MOWW) runner-up in MOWW Law and Or- Persons interested in information left with the message, ‘conserve a shower or visa versa. on May 9. Members of the Irving der competition nationally. about MOWW and the Pinson water, don’t waste it.’ “We had a number of agencies High School Marines JROTC pro- An organization of retired, ac- Memorial chapter can logon to “There is a pond area on the represented at the event, which all gram color guards opened the cer- tive and former military and public www.moww-pinson.org or contact outside of the gate, which is open have different approaches to reduc- emony by presenting the U. S. and health officers and warrant officers, Chaplain Smith through his e-mail: to the public to come and fish. ing pollution and resource conser- chapter flags. the Pinson Memorial Chapter was [email protected]. People can catch and release, or vation. Chief Boyd spoke on the rela- take the catfish home and eat them. “Water Utilities is a great place tionship of the police department There is also a little trail where to work. People can’t do without with citizens and compared aspects people can walk. The area behind water. I know I will always have a of the police department with mili- the gate where the equipment is job, because people will always tary organizations. He praised kept is off limits,” she said. need water and people will always MOWW for programs that recog- Environmental compliance produce things using water,” she nize police officers for their com- specialist Vera Spruill was one of said. mitment to duty. At the meeting, the Chapter honored Irving Police Officer Kevan Ickes with its second annual “Law and Order Award.” The award Chief Boyd, past chapter commander CPT Reginald Robinson, and Of- recognizes an outstanding police ficer Ickes speak at luncheon.

All You Can Eat Food Family Dining Bar After 5 p.m. Homestyle Cooking Lite-eaters Selection “Where“Where IrvingIrving MeetsMeets && Eats”Eats”

425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor

BREAKFAST SPECIALS LUNCH For Take Out Call EVERY DINNER DAY! Over 100 Items Daily On Buffet (972) 253-7335 PARTY Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. ROOM Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations Up To All You Can Eat Serving Irving For Over 35 Years 50 People Raw Oysters & Crab Legs Fri & Sat Night Visit Our Other Locations at $8.99 5912 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX Panda Cafe 2535 W. Airport Frwy • Irving, TX 75062 Metro (817) 498-7079 2535 W. Airport Frwy • Irving, TX 75062 Tel: (972) 258-8338 • Fax:Fax: (972)(972) 252-6545252-6545 And our new location at ~ Se Habla Espanol 310 Mitchell Rd., Mansfield, TX Metro (817) 477-3383 LUNCH Business Hours DINNER IN GOD WE TRUST Mon-Thurs 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $5.99 Mon-Thur 5:00-9:30 p.m. $7.99 Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $7.99 Fri-Sat 4:30-9:30 p.m. $8.99 The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 May 18, 2006 Page 7 Swim Teams compete in South Zone Championships The Pirouettes of Texas hosted Because a lot of times in the past comments were made the South Zone Region C Champi- that, “Synchronized swimming is not a sport. It is wa- onships in synchronized swimming ter playtime.” The 2004 Olympic swim team went on at North Lake College on May 6 – The Today Show with Matt Lauer and Al Roker. After 7. Six teams from Texas and Louisi- they got in the water, we received a little more recogni- ana competed in the champion- tion. ships. Beth Evans served as the “The sport requires that athletes be able to per- event’s meet manager. form ballet and gymnastics while swimming. Not only “We have a novice, intermedi- are they required to move around, but they are doing ate, and age group competition,” it holding their breath, with no solid ground to stand Ms. Evans said. “The kids 12 and on and not holding on to anything,” Ms. Evans said. older in the age group category are After eight years of swimming as a Pirouette, this vying for spots to go to national meet was the final competition for North Hills School competition. The top four from each senior, Vanessa Mosharaf. As she leaves the Pirou- age group 12, 15 and above will ettes, Vanessa looks forward to attending Baylor Uni- have the option of competing in versity. Seattle, Washington this June. “I have a lot of fun swimming Performing their trio program, Claire Evans, Vanessa Mosharaf and Laura Gardina “The competition today began in the trio,” Vanessa said. “I always swimming with the Pirouettes of Texas earn a silver in the regional championships. with figures, the required elements hope to have fun every time I swim portion. Figures is followed by rou- and any where I swim. tine competition, each counts 50%. “Synchronized swimming “Required elements is a slow gives me a sense of pride. It is some- series of moves like a ballet. Kids thing I can work really hard at and want to score high there, because succeed in. My teammates have al- it is half the score. Kids may knock ways been there for me. To partici- everyone’s socks off in their rou- pate in this sport you have to give tine, but if their figures are not up a lot of time and make choices. good, they won’t score as well,” There are times when you have to she said. choose between your friends and “Everything about synchro- practice, or staying out late and not nized swimming is challenging. being tired. I think I have learned a Some national team members have lot from it. challenged any member of the press, “I am ready and excited to pass any sports writer to try their sport. the torch on to little girls.” HorselessHorseless CarriagesCarriages Boxing, Auto Racing Have Much in Common

most recently, the females in rac- boxing, as Don King usually comes Hemingway who once said, “There ing. to mind as the “boxing promoter.” are only three real sports: bullfight- There are many similarities or longer if necessary. Rain, of The Crews: In boxing, there are cor- Are we drawing a relationship be- ing, mountain climbing and motor when comparing boxing and auto course, is the only exception. ner men who tend to the boxer be- tween Wheeler and King in ability racing. The others are just games.” racing. Sure, there are dissimilari- It’s the similarities, however, tween rounds. In racing, the pit crew as a true promoter? Not on your I’m adding boxing to Hemingway’s ties, too, especially when it comes that intrigue us, so let’s begin. serves as the catalyst to keeping life. This corner’s personal opinion list. to timing. In boxing, a fight can stop Athletes: Boxers and drivers the driver in the race with routine is that Wheeler does much to ad- after three seconds. In racing, you must compete when the bell rings maintenance. Be it water in the vance the sport of racing, while generally go to the checkered flag, or the green flag drops (or the green mouth or in the radiator, both have King is probably most responsible light goes on). Granted, the boxer specific jobs to perform to keep their for the downfall of the heavy- is more “self-contained and openly athlete in the hunt. weight division. NEW DRIVER exposed,” whereas auto racers are The Cheering Box: Every boxer has Television: It’s always been impor- in the family? strapped into a car that can many a corner man or manager who talks tant. I remember all those great Fri- Time for times determine the outcome of the his boxer through the fight. In rac- day night fights sponsored by NEW CAR INSURANCE race (mechanical woes, etc.). ing, it’s the crew chief and some- Gillette in the ’50s and ’60s. Rac- Call me to learn more about Injuries: Boxers get hurt regu- times the owner, too, giving the pep ing, although much later to arrive, Young Driver Discounts. larly, and so do race drivers. Mis- talks. has established itself as a prime TV takes in the ring or behind the wheel Specialists: Both sports employ ratings generator. don’t show up as an “error, second specialists. Boxers have specialists Announcers/Media: Boxing has baseman” in the next day’s sports who can staunch the flow of blood good guy Al Bernstein, host Jim page. These athletes can be out in one minute, and allow a boxer to Lampley, hat man and magazine cold on the mat or knocked silly in go from a bloody mess to a winner. publisher Burt Sugar, former champ the driver’s seat. Either way, they In racing, pit crewmembers repair George Foreman and Dr. Ferdie can pay big-time for errors. ill-handling or slightly damaged cars Pacheco (amongst many). Racing Reflexes: Both athletes have and get their driver back into the has good guy Darrell Waltrip, host Dick Berggren incredible reflexes, and all actions fight with a chance to win or get a Mike Joy, hat man and magazine in the ring or on the track are cru- good finish. Favorite specialist publisher Dick Berggren, former Write to Greg Zyla in care of King cial to the outcome. tools? In boxing, Vaseline and Q- champ Benny Parsons and Dr. Jerry Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box Kerri Miene, Agent Entourages: This seems to be tips are the chosen tools. In racing, Punch. Quite an esteemed group. 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- 210 S O’Connor Road more prevalent in racing these days. it’s racer’s tape and sheet-metal Fans: Usually, those who like box- 6475, or send an e-mail to Irving, TX 75060 [email protected]. Bus: 972-253-1966 In boxing, there’s a host of “body- cutters. ing also like racing. (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. [email protected] guards” escorting fighters to the Promoters: Very similar in both In summary, it was Ernest Open Sat 9:00am til 1200 noon ring. In racing, it seems the ladies sports. Boxing has had some real receive the “bodyguard” attention, winners, both good and bad. Same FREE escorting their gladiators to their with racing. Nowadays, we look to Providing Insurance and Financial Services State Farm Mutual Automobile cars. Sometimes, fights break out racing’s Humpy Wheeler as one of LADIES CAR CARE CLINIC InsuranceCompany between entourages, including, the best. Things are different in (Not in NJ), Bloomington, IL

WEDNESDAY IS LADIES DAY FULL SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR A/C, TUNE-UPS, BRAKES, LUBE-OIL-FILTER 2585 W. Irving Blvd. 972-986-2145 Female Owned & Operated Visit our Website for Coupons & Discounts-www.AllTuneIrving.com Page 8 May 18, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler OBITUARIES

JAMES BUCK KIRKPATRICK service was May 15 at St. David’s father in death. They raised one friends. Estle Powell of Irving; three grand- James Episcopal Church with Father Roy grandson Damion D. Dickey, and Rosary Services were held on children, Rosemary Susat, Olivia BuckBaines officiating. Entombment fol- they have 2 other grandsons, Thursday evening at Calvary Fu- Powell and Nathaniel Powell. Kirkpatrick, 72 lowed at Bishop Mason in Flower Ronald Dickey, Jr., and Cameron neral Home. Mass of Christian The family received friends at of Denton and Mound. Dickey, and also one great grand- Burial was held on May 5 at Our the funeral home Tuesday. Funeral previously a Memorials may be made to son. He is also survived by his Lady Lourdes Catholic Church. In- service was May 17 at Plymouth long time resi- S.P.C.A. of Texas, 362 S. Industrial, brother Donald E. Dickey, and sis- terment at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- Park United Methodist Church. dent of Irving Dallas, TX 75207. ter-in-law Mary Runyan and her dens in Irving. Memorials may be Burial was Friday in Pine Grove died May 11, DeBerry Funeral Directors were in husband, Jim Runyan. made to Diabetes Association. Cemetery, Wausau, WI. 2006 at his resi- charge of arrangements. “Dickey” donated his body to dence. University of Texas Southwestern JOSEPH J. KANTOR C.J. RANGE, JR. He was born January 24, 1934 RICHARD FRANKLIN Medical Center at Dallas. Joseph J. Kantor, age 75, a resi- C. J. Range, Jr. a life long resi- in Paris, TX to Henry Thompson “DICKEY” DICKEY A memorial service will be held dent of Irving for 27 years formerly dent of Irving born April 21, 1924 Kirkpatrick and Margaret Louise Richard at SonRise Fellowship on May 20 of Manhattan, NY, died May 12, passed away May 15, 2006. Lampkin Kirkpatrick. He graduated Franklin at 11:00am. SonRise Fellowship is 2006 in Irving. He was a member of First Bap- from Paris High School and East “Dickey” located at 625 S. Briery Road, Irv- Born July 17, 1930 in Bronx, NY tist Church of Irving and past Mas- Texas University at Commerce. He Dickey passed ing, phone 972-790-2618. Pastor to Irving and Frances Hogan ter of Irving Masonic Lodge #1218 retired from Dallas County as a Pro- away at home Bruce Hollander will conduct the Kantor, he was an analyst at Ameri- AF&AM and Love Field #1274. bate Court Auditor. He served in May 10 after a memorial service. can Airlines in Dallas for 26 years Survived by wife Joyce Range of the U.S. Navy during the Korean long illness. and attended St. Luke’s Catholic Irving; son Rick Range of Garland; War. He married June Gary on June “Dickey” and Carolyn founded BECKY SUE SPARKS Church in Irving. daughter Kathy Cox and husband 1, 1957 in Texarkana, TX. He was a Holiday Helpers, Inc. of Irving. Becky Preceded in death by his par- Ron of Grand Prairie; grandchildren member of St. David’s of Wales Holiday Helpers has helped over Sue Sparks, of ents, two brothers and three sis- Jason Cox; Kristi Fulmer and hus- Episcopal Church in Denton. 100,000 families in the Greater Dal- Irving, passed ters, he is survived by nephews, band Travis and 3 great-grandchil- He is survived by his wife of las area with toys, food and cloth- away May 11, Raymond Schall and wife Linda of dren. 49 years, June Kirkpatrick of ing since it was started by the Dick- 2006. Cary, NC and Ronald R. Schall of Family visitation was May 17, Denton, daughter, Marilyn eys in 1979. Dickey retired as Re- She Dingmans Ferry, PA; nieces, Bar- Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. Weintraub of Bedford, sons, Dr. gional Operations manager of was born Sep. bara Wells and husband David of Funeral services were May 18 at Keith Kirkpatrick of Victoria, Dr. Krofchaulk and Associates in 2000. 20, 1952. She was a member of Cen- Louden, TN, Judy Schall of First Baptist Church Sanctuary with Kenneth and wife Cris Kirkpatrick Dickey loved his church, and tral Baptist Church in Irving. Survi- Dingmans Ferry, PA and Linda Rev. John Durham and Rev. Chuck of Heath, TX, sister, Patsy Shelton his family, and most of all his Lord vors include her husband Scott Smith and husband Russell of Stevenson officiating. Interment of Paris, grandchildren Thomas and Savior, Jesus Christ. He will be Sparks of Irving; mother Myrtle Bushkill, PA. followed at Oak Grove Memorial Kirkpatrick, Anthony Kirkpatrick, missed very much. Pratt of Dallas; brother Cliff Pratt of A Rosary was said Monday at Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memori- Bianca Kirkpatrick, Connor He left behind his wife of 50 Dallas; and sister Andy. Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home als to: First Baptist Church Build- Kirkpatrick, and Julianne years, Carolyn Dickey, and sons Funeral services were held Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial ing Fund or Scottish Rite Hospital. Weintraub. Robert A. Dickey, Kelly L. Dickey, May 15 at Brown’s Memorial was May 16 at St. Luke’s Catholic Viewing was May 14 at Ronald E Dickey, Sr. Their daugh- Chapel. Interment followed at Lau- Church. Rev. Aidan O’Donovan CAROLYN JOYCE McADAMS DeBerry Funeral Directors. Funeral ter Diana Sue Dickey preceded her rel Land Memorial Park, Dallas. MSC, celebrant. Interment was at Carolyn Joyce St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery McAdams, age ISABELE (NANA) FLORES in Long Island, New York. 65, a resident of Why is everyone reading ORTEGA Irving for more Isabelle (Nana) Flores-Ortega, DR. ROSEMARY RUTH RICK than 20 years, 39, passed away on May 2, 2006 in Dr. Rosemary died May 12, Irving. Ruth Rick, age 2006 in The Irving Rambler? She was born on Jan. 7, 1967 in 77, a resident of Lewisville. Dallas. Mrs. Ortega was a longtime Irving for over Born January 7, 1941 in Fort Find out what is happening in your com- resident of Irving and worked for 40 years, died Worth, Texas to Paul E. and Nellie munity. The people, places and events that the Irving Independent School Dis- May 13, 2006 in Mae Brown Mathis, she was a re- are important to you can be found in every trict as a cafeteria worker. Carrollton. tired computer programmer. Carolyn She was preceded in death by Born was very active in the Evergreen issue of The Irving Rambler. Schools, po- her father, Ramon Flores, and her September 21, Retirement Community in lice reports, obituaries and celebrations are brother, Ramon Flores, Jr. She is 1928 in Lewisville. She was a member at Oak survived by her husband, Juan Evanston, IL to George D. and Ruth View Baptist Church in Irving. brought to you be writers and editors who Ortega of Irving, four children, Wagner Rick, she was Valedictorian She is survived by her daugh- live and have roots in Irving. Adrianna Ortega, Juan Carlos of the Wheaton, Ilinois High ter and son-in-law, Melissa Cohn Ortega, Marisela Ortega and Marco School in 1945, graduated from the and SPC Frank Cohn of Colorado; Antonio Ortega all of Irving, University of Wisconsin and was grandson, Brandon Bailey; brother, mother, Mrs. Ruperta G. Flores, one of eight women in her North- Don Mathis; and “sister”, Diane Look for one of our three sisters; Rebecca F. Renteria western Medical School class of Thomas of Hurst; niece, Paula of Ft. Worth, TX, Estella F. Arellano 1953. Bonetti of Irving; nephew, BU1 Billy 50 new distribution boxes and Delores Flores both of Grand A member of Plymouth Park Joe “Joey” Thomas, Jr. of Gulfport, Island, NE, and three brothers, United Methodist Church, she is MS; aunts and uncles, M.C. and or subscribe to Rudy Flores of Duncanville, TX, survived by her children, George Joyce Brown of Hawkins, TX, Steve Flores of Omaha, NE and and wife, Paula Susat, Jr. of Charles and Ruby Brown of Gra- Samie Flores of Dallas and numer- Waxahachie, TX; C. A. Susat of ham, TX; cousins, Jim Brown and The Irving Rambler. ous nieces, nephews, family and Seattle, WA, Susan and husband, Michael Brown both of Hawkins,

Subscribe to The Irving Rambler “The paper Irving reads.”

Have The Irving Rambler delivered to your house; don’t miss another issue of your favorite newspaper. Remain in- Presented by DONNELLY’S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME formed about the people and events of Irving. The Irving Austin Raney, Funeral Director Rambler will remain available in select areas around Irving PERSONAL GRIEF free of charge. While much has been said about it, comfort is still difficult to come by. Grief may be universal, but is also quite an individual matter. This is one reason why psychologists sometimes have difficulties dealing with it effectively. The manner in which people deal with grief is influenced by culture, religion, and 12 MONTHS $25 personality. Some people mourn publicly, while others withdraw. Some search for meaning by asking what the life of the deceased meant or why death came at this particular time. Others never bother to ask these Name: questions. Some people want to talk about how they feel; others do not. Grieving over a loss is normal and necessary, and some may get through it best on their own. The grief process is never the same for any two people. Some people may cry, while others may Address: remain outwardly impassive and emotionless. Being with supportive individuals is helpful to most people, as is a plan for growth and change in the future. At DONNELLY’S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, our caring staff is committed to serving the many families who have placed their trust in us. We provide a secure and City: State: Zip: tranquil environment in which to remember and bid farewell to a loved one. Through our networks with the community, we can recommend grief counselors. Please call us at 972-579-1313 to learn about our pre- Phone: Signature: arrangement program. We are located at 606 W. Airport Frwy. Remember your deceased loved ones this Memorial Day.

E-mail Address: “Death came with friendly care, the opening bud to heaven conveyed, and bade it blossom there.” The Irving Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017 - Samuel Coleridge The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 May 18, 2006 Page 9

United Way of America presents Summit Award to Kimberly-Clark Corporation Read the newspaper United Way of America (UWA) “Kimberly-Clark has done an population—trust K-C brands and Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, online at honored Kimberly-Clark Corpora- outstanding job promoting support the solutions they provide to en- Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark tion as a Summit Award recipient of for United Way among its employ- hance their health, hygiene and holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share posi- www.irvingrambler.com its coveted Spirit of America® ees and the contributions they’ve well-being. With brands such as tion in more than 80 countries. Award program, because of the made speak for themselves,” UWA company’s outstanding commit- President and CEO Brian A. on May 25. If you want to attend ment to improve lives in local com- Gallagher said. “Together, Kim- class no. 20, call the Irving Police munities. UWA recognized Kim- berly-Clark and United Way can Margaret’s Corner Station soon to get more informa- berly-Clark at its national United focus resources on the most press- tion. Class 20 begins on August 29. Way Community Leaders Confer- ing problems in local communities Hi Irving! learn to give all living things a cer- Thank you to Calvary Church ence in Denver, CO as a Summit to change people’s lives for the Do you tain level of respect (well, except for the Vacation Bible School (VBS) Award recipient for Corporate Com- better.” like animals? I for certain members of the insect schedule - June 26th through June munity Investment. don’t mean just and reptile species.ha). 30th. Call the Church directly for VBS “Caring is what we do – and those that can Fritz Park Petting Farm will be and day camp information at 972- The Spirit of America® Awards who we are,” Thomas J. Falk, Kim- be domesti- open June 1st through July 31st from 261-1919. Sign your kids up today program is United Way’s highest berly-Clark Chairman and Chief Ex- cated as pets, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday and make it a summertime tradition. tribute for corporate community in- ecutive Officer, said. “Whether but all different through Saturday and on Sundays I know every summer my kids volvement. Spirit of America and we’re helping a mom care for her kinds. I read somewhere that some from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The park looked forward to it and I’m sure Summit Award recipients are judged newborn baby, helping families with scientists think there are between 5 is closed on Mondays. You can yours will, too. on detailed criteria in four catego- colds and flu, or assisting the vic- and 50 million species on earth to- even arrange to have children’s Have a great, blessed week and ries: Employee Community Invest- tims of tsunamis or hurricanes – day, with only 1.75 million charac- birthday parties there. Call Sheryl remember,“a week without prayer ment, Corporate Community Invest- taking care of people is our busi- terized and named. Wow, now that McPeters at 972-721-2501 for more makes one weak.” ment, Community Leadership and ness and our passion. What’s es- is some serious monkey business. information. Employee Community Engagement. pecially gratifying about this award I love animals and actually And now a little community God Bless You. The winner excels in each of these is that the United Way of America grew up around a wide variety of info…the City Elections are over. Attend Church Sunday. four categories. Summit Awards are has recognized the caring spirit of farm animals. At an early age I I’m very happy for all the candi- presented to companies that excel our people and our company.” learned about the responsibility dates who won. I am also very Margaret Lopez is an inde- in one or more of these areas. they require as well as how much happy that Prop 1 and 2 passed. A pendent writer for the Irving Ram- bler. An Irving resident for more Microsoft Corporation was fun they can be. Well, Irving still big congratulations to all the than 12 years, she and her hus- In keeping with its business also presented a Summit Award rec- has that kind of living luxury. If you elected candidates. band have been married for more mission to enhance the health, hy- ognizing their Employee Commu- don’t believe me, just go to Fritz Class no. 19 of the Irving Citi- than 39 years and have four giene and well-being of people nity Engagement Program. Park Petting Farm. They are located zens Police Academy will graduate daughters and four grandsons around the world every day, Kim- at 312 Vilbig, about a block or two berly-Clark uses the same philoso- Irving-based Kimberly-Clark East of Nimitz High School. phy when it comes to its philan- and its well-known global brands I love to take my grandsons thropy. Kimberly-Clark supports are an indispensable part of life for there, it is an activity that everyone Local Publishing Company organizations that are designed and people in more than 150 countries. can enjoy. We love to pet the ani- dedicated to improving the lives of Every day, 1.3 billion people— mals and they even have a deer the world’s families. nearly a quarter of the world’s there. It is important that children Now Hiring Bargains are Blooming at Chapter Two Sales Professionals LADIES RESALE BOUTIQUE for multiple publications 2700 N. O’Connor # 116, Must be able to speak and write Irving, Texas 75062 Save up to 20% English and Spanish (972) 594 - 7722 $5 Off purchases of $25 or more $10 Off purchases of $50 or more Tues. - Fri. 10-6 Thur. 10-7 Coupon must be presented at time of purchase Sat. 10-5 214-808-2815

OBITUARIES as well as many other family mem- Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flow- tomotive in Irving for more than 30 fornia passed away May 17, 2006 las; James O. Smith of Dallas; Tho- bers. ers, memorial donations may be years. He married Linda Musser in Dallas. mas V. Smith of Garland; 13 grand- Memorial Service was May 18 made to Compassionate Hands Preceded in death by husband children and 2 great-grandchildren. at Oak View Baptist Church. Dr. Jim Hospice, 9150 Royal Ln., Ste. 160, THOMAS EDWARD WALKER Frank A. Smith in 1987, survivors Memorial services will be held Gerlach officiating. Memorials may Irving, TX 75063. Arrangements Thomas Edward Walker born include sons Franklin C. Smith of at 10:00 a.m. May 20th at Brown’s be made to Oak View Baptist made by Brown’s Memorial Funeral March 15, 1937 in Irving passed Garland; William S. Smith of Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Church, 1004 S. Story Road, Irving, Home. away May 15, 2006 in Mt. Vernon, Roanoke; Joseph a. Smith of Dal- Texas 75060. TX. Survived by sisters Annie DWAYNE FULMER Laura Bond of Irving and Bettie DAVID LEE BARTON, JR. Dwayne Fulmer, Louise Queen of Dallas. David age 63, a resi- The family received friends ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition Lee Barton, Jr., dent of Irving Thursday at the funeral home. Fu- ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition passed away for more than 30 neral services were held at March “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” May 16, 2006 in years, died May 19 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Balch Springs, 17, 2006 at an Home Chapel with Dr. Truman War- Texas. Irving nursing ren officiating. Interment followed Church & Chapel Ser- He was center. at Sowers Cemetery in Irving. born Nov. 23, Born Jan. 14, 1943 in Dallas to vices 1933. Preceded in death by his par- Harlon M. and Myrtle Lou Cox MARY FRANCES SMITH Local, Out of Town ents, son Larry Barton, daughter Fulmer, he was raised Baptist and Mary Frances Smith born Janu- Services Mary Ann Barton, 3 brothers, and served in the U.S. Army. Dwayne ary 13, 1923 in Santa Barbara, Cali- 2 sisters; he is survived by wife was the owner of Performance Au- & Burials Mary Karen Barton of Coppell; son Memorials David Roland Barton of The Colony; daughters Linda Karen Cremation Messimer and husband Pat Memories Flowers Messimer of Balch Springs, and Terri Lee Stover and husband Doug Irving’s oldest funeral home Stover of Coppell; daughter-in-law 972-254-4242 Patti Barton of Irving; 8 grandchil- We Provide The Personal Touch dren; and 1 great grandchild to be David & Carla Davis, Ben F. [email protected] born in October. Owners & Licenced Funeral Directors Funeral services will be held at BROWN’S MEMORIAL 10:00 a.m. May 20th at First United 129 S. O’Connor FUNERAL HOME Methodist Church Chapel, Irving. Irving, TX 75060 972-259-7644 Interment to follow at Oak Grove Brown Family Owned and Operated. Page 10 May 18, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Sounds Right

Answers for 05-11-2006 Answers for 05-11-2006 The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 May 18, 2006 Page 11

By Samantha Weaver It’s fairly common knowledge Did you know that bamboo is that the Civil War started at Fort actually a kind of grass? Reaching Sumter in South Carolina, but many heights of up to 130 feet, it’s the salient details of that encounter are world’s tallest grass, in fact. more obscure. The fateful hour was 4:30 a.m., when a 67-year-old sup- Walter Winchell, famed news- porter of secession named Edmund paper reporter of the early part of Ruffin fired the first shot, a task he the 20th century, once made the fol- volunteered to perform. The offi- lowing shrewd observation: “The cial records say that over the course way to become famous fast is to of that day and the next, the fort throw a brick at someone who is was hit by a grand total of 3,341 famous.” shells from cannons; miraculously, though, not a single Union soldier Many of us who grew up was injured during the barrage. watching the popular PBS series There was one casualty that day, “Sesame Street” don’t realize that though: As the fort was being sur- the show’s original title was “The rendered, a ceremonial 50-gun sa- Preschool Educational Television lute caused the explosion of some Show.” I imagine “Sesame Street” gunpowder. A Union soldier named was easier for youngsters to remem- Daniel Hough was killed. ber — and pronounce. Linguists report that the “Casino” means “place of en- United States has the fewest dis- tertainment” in Italian. tinct dialects of any major country in the history of the world. It’s been reported that TV per- sonality Oprah Winfrey learned to Gangster Al Capone reportedly read before she was 3 years old. paid more than $290,000 every week for bribes. Thought for the Day “What, after all, is a halo? It’s only one more thing to keep clean.” — C. Fry (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc.

Subscribe to the Irving Rambler $25.00$25.00 aa YearYear 214-675-6493 Irving Rambler Marketcenter

Antiques & Col- erate, MS Office, email Cloinas Large two-bedroom 1,100.00 month. Con- la/ 2 gar, sprinkler sys- Cunningham 972-254- lectibles and internet savvy op- fax 972-653-4038 house on wooded lot. 5 tact George at 972-948- tem, alarm $119,900. 3032 portunity for growth, WANTED Ambitious minutes to TRE com- 8312. 972-255-6602 or 469- FOR SALE-Hot Wheels experience Sales Person Unique Op- muter rail. Fireplace, 583-9978 Professional Violin/ Collection-Treasure preferred, fax resume to portunity 1-800-446- large paneled living For Rent: in South Irv- Viola teacher 18 years LEGAL NOTICE Hunts, Final Runs and 469-586-4842 or Call 6516 code 1053 room, built-in desk and ing MOBILE HOME Education experience. Reasonable Project Transformation many other series 972- 214-616-9014 for ap- large windows. Patio- LOT fits 14 X 60. Call Music Fun, Piano Les- rates. Contact is now accepting sealed 438-4522 pointment Mowing breezeway sitting area. Betty at 972.790.2614 sons Theory, Ear, Key- Stephanie @972-983- bids for preparation and TRACTOR MOWING - Barn with plenty of board, 1639. delivery of meals to 3 Help Wanted Wheel Chair Mechanic Fields, Lots, Acerage. turnout space for your HOUSE FOR RENT Violin, includes group site locations. Public Needed. 12 volt & 24 214-373-6003 horse. $1550 per Brand New, 4 BR, 2 class, call 972-253-0501 Montessori in home invited to the opening Receptionist needed volt electrical experi- month. 972-841-0319 Bath, Beltline & provides good learning of bids May 8, 2006, at small law firm, part- ence required. Mon-Fri, Real Estate Northgate Area, Irving, Private Tutoring: K- experience with mate- 5 PM, 547 E. Jefferson time $8 per hour, will 9-5, good working con- Rental Newly Remod- Remodeled home: 3 BR TX $1500.00 a month Adult reading, phonics, rials designed to teach Blvd., Dallas, TX train, fax resume 972- dition. Prefer older per- eled 1/1 condo in Las 2 bath, 1500 sf. Large 469-358-3230 math English, GED, etc. reading, math, and writ- 75203. Invitations for 259-7518. son 972-513-1800 Colinas. 24 hr. security, corner lot. New 35 year Assist Homeschool Ex- ing for children ages 21/ Bid may be obtained at 325 South Beltline, Irv- pools, workout facility, roof. New exterior & For Sale: Nothwest area perienced and Highly 2 to 6 yrs old call 972- the above address or by SALES POSITION ing free cable and much interior paint. New gut- - Updated 3 bd/ 2 ba/ 2 Recommended Carol 790-3340. calling 214-946-3600. Local territory, estab- more. Call 214-914- ters. New carpet. New lished accounts, People Professional Baker or 7975 to find out more. appliances and A/C. person, detail oriented, Cook 1602 Fair Oaks, Irving, responsible, courteous, ft., m-f, Day Shifts HOUSE FOR RENT TX 75061. For Sale/ articulate, computer lit- ARAMARK, Las HORSES OK Lease $120,000.00/ IRMC

The Irving Rambler is bringing buyers and sellers together. When you place a Business Directory classified advertisement in the Rambler, we publish it online at no additional charge. The Irving Rambler does not accept submission of an advertisement as a commit- .Antiques Need Alterations Most lawns $25 FREE compli-mented by ESTIMATES fountains and garden ment to publish. Publication of an advertisement does not create an obligation to We offer the lowest prices 30 yrs in business, one day 972-989-1145 statues. We have a continue publishing. The Irving Rambler reserves the right to refuse to publish with constantly changing or less service. Work variety of garden inventory on Antique Guaranteed. 972-871-7976 Photography any advertisement for any reason. Ads promoting hate groups, or including inap- ornaments that make our furniture, collec-tibles Reasonable prices for your facility ideal for your propriate material will not be published. E-mail addresses will only be published if and canine accessor- own special event 469-855- wedding or special included in the copy of your classified ad. ies.214-542-3950 Insurance 8076 Bruce Stone Insurance occasion. 972-438-6686 Carrying furniture, Agency- Insurance and Repair To purchase classified ads glassware, toys, crafts & Financial Services 972- Tax Services All types of repair, electri- collectibles. 972-399- 986-8822 Providing complete cal, brick, fences and paint- 8000 Lawn Care income tax services. ing. 38 yrs. exp., 30 yrs. in electronic and paper call 214-675-6493. Budget Lawn Service, Irving 214-908-3113. filing available. 972- Mow, Weed Eat, Edge, A/C Services 445-1243 Call Charlie Blow Clean. $25.00 most Carpentry, painting, misc. lawn. 10% discount for new ADVERTISING PRICES BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Keep It Running repairs. Handyman, odd Web Services Guy regular customers. Office jobs. 214-277-1895 Jerry Web Designers and First 15 words $7.00 Online $30 per mo. 972-254-1515 972-255-6325 Cell 972- Web Solutions Provid- TACLB021232E 489-5195. Each additional word $0.20 In print Same as Classified Special Events ers for the Serious Residential + Light Our grounds feature richly Business 877-513-0553 Bold, Caps, border $7.00 Commercial+ Portables Full service grass cutting, raking, bushes trimmed. detailed land-scaping, Page 12 May 18, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Irving Police to ‘Click it or ticket’ School chums remain dear friends

The Irving Police Depart- areas such as the Dallas/Fort ment is joining law enforcement Worth Metroplex. In 2005, seat agencies across Texas to remind belt use in Texas increased 7%, drivers to “Click It or Ticket.” The to an 89.9% current compliance special enforcement mobilization rate. will begin May 22 and continue “The Click It or Ticket program through June 4. Drivers not wear- increases awareness about the ing their seat belts will face fines importance of buckling up,” Irv- and court costs of $139, and driv- ing Police Officer David Tull ers with children under 17 who said. In addition to seat belt vio- aren’t buckled can be fined up to lations, officers will also focus $289. on stopping impaired drivers and The Texas Department of speed violators over the Memo- Public Safety developed “Click rial Day holiday, and through- It or Ticket” with the Texas De- out the year. partment of Transportation to Officers working the Strate- enforce the state’s seat belt laws. gic Traffic Enforcement Program Although the effort will be state- have written more than 1,000 seat wide, authorities focus special belt citations, 2,700 speeding tick- attention on major metropolitan ets and made 150 DWI arrests Like flowers in a garden, so are the women of Irving High School. Ladies who graduated from Irving High so far since Oct. 1. School were invited to attend the second annual Women of IHS reunion presented in the Hackberry Creek Country Club on May 13. Above, the reunion’s hostesses take a moment to relax together. RELIGION Volunteers aid homeowners through Great Days of Service Hundreds of volunteers gath- vice. Started through Irving teers,” Roger Jones, a Vision Im- ing out a little bit. There ered in Irving to help homeowners churches five years ago, Great Days pact board member said. “We had is a need here, there is a rehabilitate their homes through has relied on the support and gen- involvement from eight churches in big need. There is a need Vision Impact’s Great Days of Ser- erosity of individuals, churches and Irving, plus major corporate in- in every city. We need to corporations to help make a differ- volvement from Fidelity Invest- continue Great Days of ence in the lives of homeowners ments for the second year. They Service. looked at 40 who are unable to make expensive had about 150 people come one houses, but we didn’t repairs. Saturday and work. have enough people to “We worked on 20 houses this “Being a part of this project work on all of them. There year and we had around 400 volun- gives you the satisfaction of help- is always going to be work to be done here and we want to keep doing it. “We are always look- ing for more people. We would like to involve more churches and cor- porations. We can always use financial help,” he said. Oak Haven United Methodist Church “Little Country church in the city” Sunday School - 9:45 Services - 10:45 Pastor, Linda Marcum Web: oakhavenumc.org

One of 20 homes rehabilitated through Great Days of Service, 1600 N. Irving Heights Dr. volunteers left this house looking sharp and sitting pretty. Irving, Texas 75061 972-438-1431