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Classifieds Page 10 THIS Obituaries Page 11 Elite cheerleaders Arts Board Movie Times Page 3 win championship Police & Fire Page 2 announces grants WEEK Puzzles Page 10 Page 5 Page 12 AnnualAnnual walkwalk helpshelps makmakee Voters decide Irving’s future wisheswishes comecome trtrueue

Gathered around the Las Colinas Mustangs, wish kids help raise They may be too young to vote, but Ahmed Shoaib (3), Drew Smith (6), Faateh Shoaib (4), Khadijah Edhi (3), funds to make others’ wishes come true during the Make-A-Wish Humzah Shoaib (6), Zaki Edhi (5) and Haaris Edhi (7) encourage folks to ‘Vote No.’ Foundation’s annual Wish Walk. Irving residents crowded the Chris Bell (D) 1,309,828 votes state- Irving Proposition-Beer and Wine By Jess Paniszczyn they are going through one of polls as more than 28,500 voters wide 29% of the votes cast Sales Make-A-Wish Foundation the most difficult times in their turned out to cast their ballots in Carole Strayhorn (I) 789,700 votes No 14,996 52% of North Texas hosted their sec- life. It is not only just for the wish the Nov. 8 election. In addition to a statewide 17% of the votes cast Yes 13,561 47% ond annual General Motors Walk child, but it is also for the whole number of important state, federal Kinky Friedman (I) 553,493 votes Proposition No. 1 - Street and for Wishes in Williams Square family. The day they get the word and judicial elections, Irving vot- statewide 12% of the votes cast Transportation Improvements, on Nov. 4. The events included that their child has a life threat- ers had the opportunity to vote on James Werner (L) 26,750 votes $117,825,000 a 5K ChampionChip-timed run/ ening medical condition, their propositions which will affect the statewide 0% of the votes cast Yes 22,804 82% walk as well as a one-mile fun lives change in that instant. We city for years to come. The follow- State Representative 105 No 4,806 17% run/walk. know the granting of a wish gives ing unofficial election results reflect Brown - 11,875 Proposition No. 2 - Storm Drainage “Each one of our kids has a a child hope, strength and joy. some of the key election decisions Romano - 8,856 and Flood Control Improvements, life threatening medical condi- “We were incorporated in which directly affect Irving. Turner – 822 $32,600,000 tion,” Barry Smink, President 1982, and we have granted more State Representative 106 Yes 22,597 81% and CEO of the Make-A-Wish than 3,000 wishes. We granted Texas Governor England - 10,452 No 4,962 18% Foundation of North Texas, said about 355 this past year. We are Rick Perry (R) 1,715,324 votes state- Hubener - 10,221 Proposition No. 3 - Parks and Rec- as he participated in the timed on a pace to do close to 400 this wide 39% of the votes cast Freeman - 591 reation Improvements, $56,475,000 walk. “When they come to us, See CHILDREN, Page 5 Yes 19,014 69% See VOTERS, Page 5 BlackBlack CollarCollar AffairAffair raisesraises fundsfunds forfor DFWDFW HumaneHumane Society,Society, Corky’Corky’ss CottageCottage Dogs, cats, pareketes, rabbits per watch. where the watch didn’t go further and other critters benefited from the “Today Pieter Andries Creators than $400. I just simply bought it DFW Humane Society’s annual of Fine Jewelry is one of the larg- back. My cost is much higher than Black Collar Affair presented at the est, independent jewelry stores in $400. Most auctioneers are not sell- Hackberry Creek Country Club on the nation. Because we can manu- ers, they don’t know anything Oct. 28. facture virtually anything, we have about watches or Pieter Andries. If “This year’s Black Collar Af- created a watch line that bears my I can jump up and help them ro- fair was a success and we wish ev- name. It distinguishes itself in mance the product itself and the eryone could have been here,” Ron beauty, design and quality above emotional part of why you should Adams, president of the DFW Hu- anything else,” Mr. Andries said. give money, it is not for me, it is for mane Society, said. “We want to “We are involved throughout a good cause and you get a nice make life better for all of the ani- the Metroplex in all kinds of charity product. Basically I am jumping up mals in the DFW Humane Society. organizations. Everybody comes only to help the auctioneer. We also want to educate people and asks for donations. I have “Once you hit close to $1,000, about the welfare of the animals in found it is more productive for me which is close to my cost and it can this city. Tonight’s event raised and for the community if I create a benefit the organization, why money for our operating needs and watch someone can wear or give to shouldn’t I give a second watch? to help Corky’s Cottage get off the someone. We can always create So that is why I jump up and say, ‘I ground.” more money. If I was to not donate am wearing one that you can have.’ During the audible auction, the watch, what would I give, I am glad that I can do it,” he said. master goldsmith and jeweler Pieter maybe a check for one or two hun- Irving Rambler $0.25 Andires jumped on stage to help dred dollars. Look how much we Everyone loves an underdog as Trey, a recent amputee and new resident the auctioneer increase the bids on raised now. We raised $1,600 dol- of the DFW Humane Society, proves by posing with (lt to rt) the Purple a watch he had donated by offer- lars. By doing this the organiza- Pie Man (Dan Piassick), Strawberry Shortcake (Sarah Toler), Mayor ing the watch on his wrist to the tions benefit more and that is the Herb Gears, John Perna, Christina Gears and Blueberry Muffin second highest bidder provided whole goal. both top bidders agreed to pay $800 “I have been at certain events (Jessica Smith). See COMMUNITY, Page 5 Page 2 November 9, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Police & Fire Briefs

Aggravated in the chest, neck and shoulder. The ting him in the face. The complainant Robbery: 11- complainant’s injuries appeared to be called 911 officers responded and ar- 02-06 at 12:23 life threatening and CID and ID were rested the suspect. Irving Fire Department a.m. The com- called out. When the complainant ar- plainant re- rived at PMH, they were able to stabi- Pursuit: 11-03-06 at 11:34 p.m. Of- Activity summary Nov. 2 - 7 ported to offic- lize him and physicians said that he ficers tried to stop a vehicle in the 4200 Irving Fire Department responded to 315 incidents. ers that she was was not going to die. Defendant was block of State Highway 183 for speed- approached by located and arrested. ing and the vehicle fled from him. The The Fire incidents Medical calls two men near pursuit went into Euless and then 108 Miscellaneous Fire 36 Major Accidents her apartment on W. Northgate that Aggravated Robbery: 11-03-06 at 2:45 turned around and came back to Irving. and Rescue Calls 62 Major Medical displayed a handgun and demanded her p.m. Three male suspects in the 1600 Spike systems were deployed at 4 Structure Fires 22 Heart Attacks purse. The suspects then grabbed the block St. Regis Court were stealing Oconnor and 183, and Britain and 183. 2 Special Operations 38 Difficulty Breathing purse and fled. copper from the complainant’s work The defendant’s tire was deflated and 1 Vehicle Fires 31 Trauma Related truck. A fight ensued between the three eventually he was driving on the rim. 11 CPR Situations Aggravated Robbery: 11-02-06 at 12:50 suspects and the complainant. Com- He was apprehended at I 30 and I 35 in Comments: a.m. The complainant reported that plainant received cuts from a box cut- Dallas and charged with Evading Ar- 11-2: Structure fire at 2420 Wingren one alarm. Ambulances went into over- two men approached him while he was ter. One suspect was located and ar- rest and traffic warrants. His BAC was load once. exiting his car in the parking lot of his rested. CID was notified. Injuries not slightly lower than the legal limit and 11-6: Ambulances went into overload three times. apartment on N. Beltline, displayed life threatening. he is on probation for Intoxication As- 11-7: Special Operations was an elevator rescue. Ambulances went into over- handguns, and demanded his sault. load once. wallet. The complainant complied and Pursuit: 11-03-06 at 10:12 p.m. Of- the suspects fled. ficers attempted to stop a motorcycle Aggravated Robbery: 11-05-06 at about Aggravated Robbery: 11-08-06 at 12:44 panic male suspect just took her purse. north bound on Loop 12 at State High- 1:20 a.m. Two males were sitting in a.m. Officers were dispatched to a rob- Dispatch was able to localize the call Freeway Closure: 11-02-06 A truck way 183. The suspect fled for about their vehicle in the driveway of a house bery that had just occurred in the 3200 in the area of Belt Line and Grande moving oil-field equipment traveling five minutes and less than five miles in the 2600 block of Catalina Way, block of Finley Rd. There officers con- Blvd. Units checked the area for over eastbound State Highway 183 took the into Dallas and then back into Irving. when two males approached them and tacted a 47 year old male complainant. 30 minutes and no complainant was cloverleaf to North Bound Loop 12. In the 2400 block of East Shady Grove threatened them with a handgun and He advised that he was walking to his ever located. The equipment damaged the sub-struc- Road the suspect wrecked out. He was demanded their property. The sus- apartment in front of bld 3225. The ture of the overpass causing the clos- taken to PMH with light Class B inju- pects fled the area and were not lo- suspect approached him from behind, Multiple BMV’s- Same area, same ing of east bound 183 and north bound ries, and the case for Evading Arrest cated. At 2:20 a.m. a male attempted stuck a silver knife in his back and told M.O.: 11-8-06 between 5:30 and 7:30 loop 12. Engineers assessed the dam- will be filed at large. to use a stolen credit card at the Wal- him to hand over his wallet. The com- p.m. The Macarthur Corridor from age and anticipate opening of select Mart, 4100 W. Airport Freeway, and plainant followed the instructions and 161 to 635 was hit for a series of bur- lanes by midnight Nov. 2. No Injuries Aggravated Assault: 11-04-06 at 1:16 Investigator Danny Webb who was the suspect left running north bound glary of motor vehicles. Most were re- a.m. A male and female were traveling working off-duty took him into cus- on foot in the complex. The suspect ported to call screen by phone, two Aggravated Assault: 11-03-06 at 1:00 east bound in the 2400 block of east tody. While working on the reports the was described as a Hispanic male 5’6”- were taken by patrol. The similarities a.m. The complainant and the suspect State Highway 183 when the female two officers realized that the stolen card 5’8” tall, about 150-160 lbs, wearing a are that the suspects took laptops from were having a dispute in the 2400 block pulled a handgun from her purse and was one taken in this robbery. The sus- black beanie cap, red bandanna on his the victim’s vehicles. (Most without of Wingren over the suspect’s wife. The pointed it at the complainant. The com- pect was then charged with Aggravated face with a black jacket and khaki cargo damaging the car.) During one offense suspect went to the complainant’s plainant was able to take the gun away Robbery and Credit Card Abuse. shorts. No suspect was found. While at 7777 N. Macarthur (Office Depot) apartment and stabbed him three times from the suspect when she began hit- officers were on this call dispatch re- a black male suspect was seen taking Sexual Assault: 11-06-06 In the early ceived a cell phone call of a robbery the display model Sony Vaio Laptop morning Arlington PD called and re- where a female caller stated that a His- and running to a black Ford Crown Vic. ported that a runaway in their custody had made an outcry of a sexual assault that they believed occurred in Irving two days earlier. Officers met with the victim in Arlington and she related the story, but refused to cooperate with medical follow up. The location of the offense is not known for certain, but may have happened in Irving. CPS was notified and a case was opened.

Aggravated Robbery: 11-06-06 at 12:20 p.m. Four suspects came to the home of the complainant. They were there under the pretense that they were in- terested in buying an engine that the complainant had advertised in the auto trader. One of the suspects asked to use the bathroom and went inside, when he returned he was armed with a handgun. He ordered the complainant and his son into the house and on the ground. The other suspects entered the house and they stole several items in- cluding the engine block that they had come to look at. This offense occurred off Nursery road.

Major Accident/Employee Injury: 11- 07-06 at 10:00 a.m. An Irving officer was off duty in uniform, on his way to city court. He was riding a motorcycle east bound on the service road of State Highway 114 preparing to go west bound on State Highway 183. He hit a patch of gravel, losing control of his motorcycle and slid into a guard rail near gate 6 of Texas Stadium. He was transported to Parkland with a broken right leg and left wrist. There are rods and pins in his leg, plates and screws in his wrist. The surgery went well on his leg and they are now concerned about the wrist.

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In major commercial real estate news The $6 billion sale of Irving-based Three Irving-based companies were building owner, is making significant including pre-packaged snacks, candy, was the acquisition of Trammell Crow Michaels Stores to Bain Capital Part- recognized by the Dallas Business Jour- improvements to the building. gum, phone cards, shampoo/condi- by CBRE (NYSE:CBG) for $2.2 bil- ners and The Blackstone Group is now nal as some of the largest metroplex tioner, soap/washcloths, DVDs, de- lion. The combination of CBRE’s bro- complete. Michaels went private with foreign owned subsidiaries based upon Porter’s Army & Navy Store at 600 odorant, lip balm, toothbrushes/tooth- kerage business (leasing and sales) is stock ceasing trading at end of busi- number of employees. Those compa- E. Irving Boulevard will host a FREE paste, razors/shaving cream and femi- very complementary with Trammell ness on Oct. 31. nies were: Nokia, LSG Skychefs and Veterans Day celebration Saturday, nine toiletries/hygiene. Crow’s development business. CBRE Efore USA. November 11th between 9 a.m. and 5 owns four major office buildings in Las ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), with glo- p.m. in the store’s parking lot. There If you watch Wheel of Fortune (CBS, Colinas, and Trammell Crow has two bal headquarters in Irving, has donated Holt-Lunsford was named to manage will be food and music all day and op- Channel 11, 6:30 pm weekdays) you new distribution centers planned at $1.3 million to a European initiative to Crestview Tower at 105 Decker Drive portunities to meet and have photos may have noticed replicas of Las DFW Freeport in Irving. study how carbon capture and storage in Las Colinas. The building currently made with soldiers and military ve- Colinas’ internationally famous Mus- technology can reduce greenhouse emis- has more than 100,000 sq ft of floor hicles. Porter’s is asking the public to tangs on the set for its Texas filming Peopleclick, a leading global total sions. In addition to money, space available. TA Associates, the donate items for our wounded troops earlier this year. workforce acquisition provider, has ExxonMobil will provide technical ex- leased nearly 15,000 sq ft of office pertise from its Upstream Research space in the Wateway Tower at 433 E. Company. Pirouettes swim around the world Las Colinas Boulevard. Kevin McGovern with Grubb & Ellis negoti- Site Selection magazine’s November ated the lease. issue has named Texas second only to North Carolina as offering the best business climate in the nation. The sur- vey is based 50% upon new and ex- panded business facility activity and 50% on responses from site selectors to the question: “Based upon your ex- perience, what are the top 10 business climates taking into consideration such factors as lack of red tape, financial assistance and government officials Cruising around the world, the Pirouettes bring the world home during the Syncro of the Seas synchro- cooperation”. nized swimming water show.

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BORAT November 11 Irving Symphony Drew Pearson, will be the keynote tional of Dallas at 214-951-0143 to tion, please contact the Northwest 12:25 PM 2:35 PM 4:50 PM 7:15 PM Orchestra - Under the baton of Mae- speaker. The Foundation raises funds pre-arrange pick ups. Hobi Interna- Branch 972-721-2691. 9:55 PM stro Hector Guzman, the Irving Sym- for grants, scholarships and other pro- tional will be providing the collection HARSH TIMES 1:15 PM 4:05 PM 7:25 PM 10:15 PM phony Orchestra continues the 2006- grams that benefit C-FB ISD students and recycling services for the Nokia/ November 16 Celebration of SANTA CLAUSE 3 2007 season 8:00 p.m. in the Irving and teachers. The event will include KIB event. Children’s Book Week - Join us for a 12:15 PM 2:40 PM 5:00 PM 7:20 PM Arts Center’s Carpenter Hall (3333 N. breakfast and a live and silent auction. puppet show, games, and crafts, based 9:45 PM SAW 3 MacArthur Blvd.) Entitled “Languages Individual tickets are $75 each. To pur- November 15 & 17 Turkey Hunt - on the books of Eric Carle at the Valley 2:15 PM 4:50 PM 7:20 PM 10:10 PM of Love,” the concert will feature the chase sponsorships, tables, or indi- Join us for this special activity during Ranch Branch. For more information, DEPARTED music of Bizet and de Falla and star vidual tickets, please contact the foun- regularly scheduled storytimes at the please contact the Valley Ranch Branch 1:25 PM 5:15 PM 9:05 PM violinist Catharina Chen, performing dation office at 972-968-6544. Northwest Branch. For more informa- at 972-831-0669. FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS 12:40 PM 3:45 PM 6:45 PM 9:50 PM selections by Saint-Saens, Ravel and SANTA CLAUSE 3 Sarasate. Ticket prices range from $31- November 15 America Recycles 12:45 PM 3:10 PM 5:30 PM 7:50 PM $45 (discounts available for students) Day - Nokia and Keep Irving Beautiful 10:10 PM FLUSHED AWAY and may be purchased through the Irv- are teaming up to provide an easy and 1:05 PM 3:15 PM 5:25 PM 7:30 PM ing Arts Center Box Office (972-252- convenient way for Irving residents to 9:30 PM 2787, www.IrvingArtsCenter.com). recycle their old electronic STRANGER THAN FICTION equipment. Nokia employees and Irv- 1:00 PM 3:45 PM 7:00 PM 9:35 PM FLUSHED AWAY November 11 Veterans Day Pro- ing residents are encouraged to bring in 12:35 PM 2:45 PM 4:45 PM 6:55 PM gram - 7th Annual Veterans Day their hard-to-recycle electronic items 9:00 PM Program at 3:00 p.m. in the D-FW like computers, printers, computer A GOOD YEAR 1:10 PM 4:00 PM 7:05 PM 10:00 PM National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain monitors, televisions, telephones and THE DEPARTED Creek Parkway, Dallas.General cellular phones at Nokia (6000 Con- 3:30 PM 7:05 PM Terrence R. Dake, USMC, Retired nection Drive, Irving, TX, 75039) from ILLUSIONIST Former Assistant Commandant, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be no 1:05 PM 3:40 PM 7:10 PM 9:35 PM THE RETURN USMC will speak. Join us in honoring charge for this service, but residents 12:20 PM 3:00 PM 5:20 PM 7:40 PM all Veterans. Come and see the ex- are limited to bringing in only what will 10:05 PM panded Avenue of Flags, Enjoy Patri- fit inside of a passenger vehicle. Addi- THE PRESTIGE 1:20 PM 4:10 PM 6:50 PM 9:40 PM otic Music, Air Force Reserve - 301st tionally, white goods such as refrigera- SAW 3 Fighter Wing - F-16 Flyover, seating is tors washers and dryers; household 1:45 PM 4:20 PM 6:50 PM 9:40 PM limited - lawn chairs or blankets are electronic devices such as hair dryers encouraged. and coffee makers; along with automo- tive batteries, VCR/cassette tapes, oils, November 14 C-FB ISD Educa- paints or any other defined hazardous tional Foundation Breakfast - “A wastes will not be accepted. Please re- Morning for Children” breakfast will cycle those items separately. For larger be held at 7:15 a.m. at the Westin Gal- quantities of electronic waste, PLEASE leria Hotel. Dallas Cowboy legend, contact Craig Boswell at Hobi Interna- Page 4 November 9, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler DCCCD trustee begins term as chair of Association of Community College Trustees Provided by Ann Hatch of Community College Trustees now chairs the not-for-profit ACCT, and communities they serve. I look for- Kitty Boyle, a member of the (ACCT) during the national which comprises more than 6,500 pub- ward to working with my ACCT col- Dallas County Community College organization’s recent annual meeting licly-elected and appointed trustees leagues as we plan for the future of District’s board of trustees and a resi- held in Orlando, FL. who serve on more than 600 governing community colleges and share with dent of Irving, marked the beginning of Boyle, who has served as a boards for community, junior and tech- others the impact that higher educa- her service as chair of the Association DCCCD trustee for more than 10 years, nical colleges in the United States, tion has on the lives of students, com- Canada and England. munities, business and our country.” Other new members of the ACCT ”Trustee Boyle has served the IrIrvingving officersofficers receivereceive aawardswards board of directors’ executive commit- Dallas County Community College tee include: Lynda Stanley, chair-elect, District as a leader and an advocate for Brunswick Community College (NC); many years,” Dr. Wright Lassiter, Arthur Anthonisen, vice chair, Orange DCCCD chancellor, said. “Her enthu- forfor IRSIRS TTaskask FForceorce dutiesduties County Community College (NY); siasm and support at the national level Thomas Bennett, secretary-treasurer, for ACCT will serve students, trust- Parkland College (IL); and Ken Burke, ees and community colleges well in this Kitty Boyle immediate past chair, St. Petersburg global, technical age. We are proud of College (FL). Trustee Boyle’s leadership and her as- District’s ‘Golden Apple’ Award; the ”I am honored to serve as chair of sociation with the Dallas County Com- Irving ‘YWCA Where the “W” Makes ACCT*s board of directors,” Boyle munity College District.” the Difference’ Women in Government said. “I believe in the mission of com- Boyle has been honored by sev- Award (1998); the American Cancer munity colleges and in the commitment eral education and community Society’s Irving chapter ‘Community of the nation’s community college trust- organizations. She is the recipient of Service Award’; and the Soroptomist ees to enrich the lives of the students the Irving Independent School International Distinguished Women Award.

great tribute to our Veterans, which will Margaret’s Corner include dinner. Mary Choate Patterson Police Investigators Brian Schutt and Steve Junker are honored with is a good friend of mine and is current Hi Irving! ebration, etc. honoring our current and Commander Auxiliary No. 42 out of awards from the San Antonio Internal Revenue Service. I was past soldiers or send a care package or Grand Prairie, which serves several ar- Provided by David Tull members of the IRS Organized Crime glad to see many card to one of our current eas including Irving. She, among oth- Harlan Carter, Special Agent in Drug Enforcement Task Force in faces at early vot- soldiers. Veterans Day is a time for us ers, will be at the Golden Corral on the charge of the San Antonio (West- Western District of Texas. Investi- ing and on Elec- to show our love and appreciation for 13th. All Vets will be served a dinner tion Day. Some of current and former military personnel. ern District) Internal Revenue Ser- gators Schutt and Junker worked between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. at no the election re- Hopefully you didn’t miss the sa- charge. Family members and friends are vice presented awards to Irving with IRS Special Agent Steve sults were great and then some not so lute to our country’s veterans and mili- also encouraged to attend for a meal at Police Investigators Brian Schutt Pennington on several complex in- great. Our wonderful State Represen- tary that was held November 9th at a great price. I really appreciate Golden and Steve Junker on Oct. 26. vestigations over the past year re- tative Linda Harper Brown, Commis- the Senior Heritage Center. None other Corral for honoring the Veterans all These two investigators are sulting in federal seizures of U.S. sioner Ken Mayfield and Judge Mike than Woody Shober directed the sa- over the United States and I will surely currency and tangible Petty were victorious, as were many lute, which included the talented be a patron. Please call Mary at 972- property. These investi- state level and Supreme Court justices. “Silvertones” and the Irving High 252-7133 for more information. gations involved money I’m so thankful for that. Irving’s 11 School ROTC. The music/video com- laundering and drugs. propositions passed with flying col- bination was enjoyed by all. Take the Attend Church Sunday. ors as well. I’m also so happy that the time to say thanks to all those who The (SAC) Spe- God Bless You. citizens of Irving came together to vote have ensured our freedom. In addition cial Agent in Charge was NO again to beer and wine sales. to attending a ceremony and/or send- so impressed with these On the night before Election Day, ing a care package to one of our sol- Margaret Lopez is an indepen- Investigators and Special I had the opportunity to go hear Presi- diers, please don’t forget to keep all dent writer for the Irving Rambler. Agents work on these in- dent Bush speak in support of Gover- our military, past and present, in your An Irving resident for more than 12 vestigations that he nor Rick Perry. Receiving my kiss on prayers. This is the greatest gift of all. years, she and her husband have been married for more than 39 wanted to personally the cheek from our great President Mark your calendar for Nov. 13, brought happy tears to my eyes. But so you remember to go by the Golden years and have four daughters and present plaques of appre- four grandsons ciation to Schutt, Junker then last night I had tears of pain be- Corral on 183 and Beltline for another cause of election results regarding our and Pennington and at Dallas County Judges. I guess most the same time present a people don’t share my views on the check to the Irving Police importance of having good conserva- Running for the exit Department in the amount tive Republican Judges. Names that normally deliver and they of $615,098.69, represent- On another note, let me ask you a do what they can with what they have ing the department’s question: What are you doing to honor Mungles been given. But it still isn’t enough to our Veterans and Disabled Veterans on share of the asset forfei- salvage one non-redeeming scene after November 11th? I hope you plan to ture received from these another. attend a Veterans Day ceremony, cel- complex investigations. on Movies Leaving the screening I heard a young woman behind me timidly say By Matt Mungle to her friend, “I liked it.” But she said Title: Running with ScissorsRated: R it as a question as if by admitting she Many will call the new film Run- didn’t would be an admission of Herniated or Bulging Disc? ning with Scissors brilliant. They will uncoolness. Alas there will always be use words like artsy and inventive and people who praise these films for the clever. But they will say it only be- same reason eunuchs drive hummers. I You May Not Need Surgery After All!!! cause it seems like the cool thing to could film myself in the act of projec- say. They are scared to be grouped with tile vomiting and they would rave about those who “don’t get it.” Well, I have the use of shapes and color. So I am FDA Approved Treatment Is Now Available in Irving been cool and trust me, it’s overrated. I here to free you all from this vicious am now a fan of honest. This film is snarl by stating unashamedly, this horrible. There I said it. Rally around movie stunk. Most people have tried pain medication, muscle re- no harmful side effects that many experience with drugs me all those who dare. Running with Scissors is rated R laxers, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, physi- or surgery. Based on the book of the same for strong language and elements of cal therapy, chiropractic or even surgery with little or no Local doctor, Robert Hanson, D.C. states, “If you name this new film follows the early sexuality, violence and substance abuse. improvement. Thankfully, there is relief in sight with Dr. want to get relief from pain in the lower back, pain in the years of Augusten Burroughs (Joseph It is definitely not for those under 17 Hanson’s Decompression Therapy. hip or buttocks, pain shooting down one leg or numbness Cross) as he copes with an alcoholic and most will find something offen- This FDA approved and clinically-tested advanced in the legs or feet. I highly recommend our decompression father (Alec Baldwin) and a fame hun- sive about the film. For me the offen- treatment has helped thousands become pain free. Re- correction program…you have nothing to lose…surgery gry mother (Annette Bening). He is re- sive part was the movie as a whole. search has shown outstanding results even when surgery should be the last option.” luctantly pawned off on the family of Not for any one element but all the and other types of treatments have failed. Decompres- If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering his mother’s shrink (Brian Cox) where random pieces strung together. I hate sion Therapy is 86% effective because it gets to the from lower back pain or neck pain and are looking for a he finds a whole new brand of crazy. the comparison game but in this in- CAUSE of the pain by gently taking the pressure off of non-surgical solution, this treatment may be for you. The film is one episode after another stance it has to be made. Little Miss the discs and pain producing nerves allowing them to heal “I no longer limp and my pain is gone, I only wish of him dealing with his mother’s un- Sunshine did in 90 minutes what this naturally. It treats bulging or herniated discs, sciatica, hip more people knew about this therapy. My sincere thanks.” stableness and his longing for normalcy. film failed to do in 120. 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The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 November 9, 2006 Page 5 Las Colinas Medical Center is ready to ‘Smash the Ash’ Provided by Nikki Mutschler cigarettes for a stress ball and lolli- bacco product since they all have For the health and well-being versity of Michigan, University of The American Cancer Society, pop to help them “lick the habit” of the potential to cause cancer. Be- of our patients, visitors, employees, Arkansas, and the Greater Cincin- the nation’s leading voluntary smoking. The Irving Fire Depart- cause approximately 32 million and physicians, Las Colinas Medi- nati Hospital District - all of which health agency, will host the 30th ment will be on site, to “extinguish” smokers (out of 46 million current cal Center will bring in the New Year have become tobacco and smoke- Great American Smokeout on Nov. a live 6 foot tall pack of cigarettes. smokers) want to quit smoking by becoming a “Tobacco and free campuses in order to protect 16 and help millions of smokers kick “This is an important event for completely, the American Cancer Smoke-Free” campus. the health of others. the habit, and help youth under- our facility as we prepare to become Society will continue to offer sup- Why become tobacco and To encourage smokers to” lick stand the importance of never start- a tobacco and smoke-free campus,” port and education to the public. smoke-free? As a hospital, we ex- the habit”; Las Colinas Medical ing to smoke. Daniela Decell, CEO, said. The promise of an addiction-free life pend tremendous energy prevent- Center will be hosting a number of In honor of the 30th Great Ameri- The Great American Smokeout has encouraged many smokers to ing illness and injury. Cigarette smoking cessation can Smokeout, Las Colinas Medi- promotion is the American Cancer join in and prove to themselves that smoking is the most important programs. These programs will be cal Center will host a “Smash the Society’s annual, nationally recog- they can live a day without ciga- source of preventable morbidity open to employees, physicians, and Ash” event from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 nized day when smokers are asked rettes, and that they can therefore and premature mortality worldwide. the public. Please check for class p.m. in the medical center courtyard. to put down their cigarettes, cigars, live the rest of their lives without Smoking-related diseases claim an dates and times by calling Pat Dunn Smokers can exchange a pack of chewing tobacco, or any other to- them. estimated 438,000 American lives at 972-969-2558. each year. This includes those af- We appreciate your support fected indirectly, such as babies and hope that you will enjoy our NFWNFW CookoutCookout atat thethe IrIrvingving FFamilyamily YMCAYMCA born prematurely due to prenatal smoke and tobacco maternal smoking and victims of free environment. As always, at By: Tripti Bhalla kids, strong families, and strong a place to belong, people who care, “secondhand” exposure to tobacco Las Colinas Medical Center, your Irving Family YMCA invites communities,” Barbara Taylor, Se- a choice of programs and activities carcinogens. health is our top priority. community families to join them for nior Consultant, Program Develop- that build skills and assets, and op- Smoking costs the United Smokers who are ready to kick the a free dinner hosted and cooked by ment YMCA of the USA, said. portunities to have fun. YMCAs States over $167 billion each year habit can find additional help the YMCA on Nov. 16 as part of “That’s why the YMCA of the USA, help connect families to Y-staff, to in healthcare costs including $92 through the American Cancer Soci- their National Family Week celebra- and Ys across the country join the other families, and to people and billion in mortality-related produc- ety by calling toll-free, 1-800-ACS- tions. National Family Week is made Alliance for Children and Families agencies in the community.” tivity losses and $75.5 billion in ex- 2345 possible through the efforts of the and hundreds of other organiza- The Irving Family YMCA NFW cess medical expenditures. Las For additional information Alliance for Children and Families, tions in celebrating National Fam- Cookout is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. Colinas Medical Center is follow- about Las Colinas Medical Center, with the generous support of The ily Week. During this week and to 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA Gym. For ing the lead of several large call 972-969-2000 or visit our website Annie E. Casey Foundation. throughout the year, YMCAs re- more information, please contact healthcare systems, including the at www.lascolinasmedical.com. “YMCAs have a long-stand- main a place where families can find Steve Holt at 972-986-8898. Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Uni- ing commitment to building strong Elite Cheerleaders par- Voters approve propositions Continued from page 1 No 8,429 30% Yes 18,588 68% Proposition No. 1 - The legal sale of ticipate in competitions Proposition No. 4 - Library Improve- No 8,700 31% beer and wine for off-premise con- ments, $18,200,000 Proposition No. 11 - Senior Citizen sumption only. Yes 20,563 75% Center, $10,000,000 For 6,817 No 6,892 25% Yes 19,703 71% Against 3,244 No 7,828 28% Proposition No. 2 - The legal sale of Proposition No. 5 - Expansion and mixed beverages in restaurants by food Rehabilitation of City Buildings and Voters in the city of Coppell also and beverage certificate holders only. Facilities, $15,600,000 cast ballots in a special election pro- For 7,749 Yes 16,601 61% posing the sale of beer and wine. The Against 2,254 No 10,521 39% following are those unofficial election results. Proposition No. 6 - Animal Shelter Facilities, $6,000,000 The DFW Humane Society Yes 20,370 73% No 7,160 26% Animals Presently Residing Proposition No. 7 - Public Safety Fa- cilities and Equipment, $15,305,000 Irving Elite cheerleaders and their coaches celebrate the teams’ victories. Yes 24,391 88% Homer Neptune No 3,300 11% Provided by Antina Garza ons over all teams in all levels. This Breed Breed The Irving Junior Elite is especially gratifying for the girls Basset Mix DLH Proposition No. 8 - Public Safety and Sex Cheerleading team participated at and coaches because they are a rec- Sex Municipal Voice and Data Systems, Male / Neutered Male / Neutered the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reational team that practices out- $25,000,000 Weight Weight dance competition on Oct. 28 win- doors and are coached by volun- Yes 18,767 69% About 40 lbs. About 9 lbs. No 8,306 30% Age Comments: Age ning first place in the pom dance teers. Comments: 3-4 Years Homer is a sweet About 1 year division. As a result of their success, Neptune is very Color and he would like Color Proposition No. 9 - Irving Veterans sweet. She would On the following day, the girls the team has been invited to per- Black a home where he B & W Memorial Park, $3,000,000 like a home were a part of the cheer competi- form their award winning routine on Reason for can be the only Reason for Yes 17,897 65% where she is the Surrender: pet. He is a loving Surrender tion with America’s Best. They won field at Texas Stadium as a part of only cat to run No 9,433 34% Recently dog and likes to Didn’t want to first place in their division, were the pre-game and halftime activities around and play. Proposition No. 10 - Infrastructure Abandoned play. scoop litter box awarded the best choreography of the Cowboys-Saints game Dec. Improvements for Economic and Busi- award and named Grand Champi- 10. ness Development, $35,000,000 The DFW Humane Society Children, families gain strength from wishes 1611 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75061 Continued from page 1 Now 13, Candace became ill going to make it through,” Diann 972-253-3333 year. More than 700 children each when she was four. Through the said. year between the ages of two and a Make-A-Wish Foundation, five- “Having the wish granted was half and 18 are newly diagnosed year-old Candace and her family wonderful, because it was our first with a life threatening medical con- visited Disney World. big family trip. Everything that hap- dition. We want every parent, rela- “I was in my hospital room and pened was a new experience. It was tive or friend of some child who has they came in and asked me what such a great place. We stayed in a life threatening illness to know wish did I want to have granted. the Give Kids the World Village, about Make-a-Wish and know that First I said I wanted a cat. But then, which was just fabulous. We had we want to grant their favorite wish. they talked me out of it, so I wished our own little house. The village “This is a great event. It is our to go to Disney World. Those are was so fabulous that Candace Stemmons foundation pledges $100,000 annual second Walk for Wishes and it just really good memories, because didn’t want to go to the other matching funds grant for each of the next five years. keeps growing and growing. We are I was so young and getting to go events. We were so excited that we “We are raising funds to build a new shelter; named Corky’s hoping to make a significant somewhere like that was really fun,” were going to all these different Cottage. Corky’s Cottage is going to be about 10,000 square amount of money so we can grant Candace said. places in the park, and she was hav- foot facility. We bought 2.2 acres adjacent to our current facility. more wishes for kids in North Candace’s mom, Diann, has ing so much fun in the village that Texas,” he said. vivid memories of that difficult time she felt there was no place any more We have done all of the architectural renderings, everything is Wish kid Candace Darden and the experience of the trip. special than where she was. It was done for the new facility; now comes the hard part, raising the served as the event’s Wish Ambas- “It was really hard to learn that really neat. The Make-A-Wish $2.4 million that we need to get it up and running,” sador. During the opening ceremo- Candace was so ill. Her diagnosis Foundation is a wonderful organi- Darryn Pope, the D/FW Humane Society board president. nies, Candace told her wish story, was osteosarcoma, which is a very zation.” Every dollar you send is worth two dollars with the and wish kid Erin Little sang the aggressive tumor. She was only four grant. National Anthem. and they were not sure she was Page 6 November 9, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Tour opens personal worlds of art to visitors By Jess Paniszczyn Studio Home Tours on Nov. 4 – 5. speak with artists in their most cre- tures of their children, or their ani- portraits done in pencil and oil land- Irving Art Association (IAA) During the IAA fundraiser, art en- ative environments while viewing mals, or their homes. Artists do scapes during the tour. presented its 2nd Annual Artists thusiasts had an opportunity to original works. Tourists could also work directly for the customer. “The tour lets people know purchase art from the six participat- “Artists participating in the there is art out there and exposes LOOKING FOR A CAR ing artists, Nina Hardison, Lynne tour had the opportunity to get their the community to artists,” Ms. LOOKING FOR A CAR M. Carpenter, Janie Johnson, work organized, framed and hung. Johnson said. “Artists are not way Don Herring Call Me Today! Marilyn Chandler, Mattie Weeks A lot of artists don’t know how to far out in New York or Los Angeles, Mitsubishi and Adivia Ciort. market their work. This is one av- but they are right here. If you or a friend need a car, “Through the tour, people can enue to get their art out to the world “Right now, I have portraits of refer them to me and get $200 see there are artists right here in around them. famous people on my wall to let their mists,” Lynne M. Carpenter, “It is really a fun thing to do people know I can draw, but I have or bring this and and get $200. artist and chairperson of the tour, particularly with a friend to go out had plenty of commissions. I have 698 E Airport Fwy said. “They can commission artists and see the art that is right here in also expanded by subject matter to to paint exactly what they are inter- Irving. I hope we can continue to incorporate landscapes, which I Irving, Texas 75062 972-785-3003 ested in having on their walls, pic- have the tour and get more interest think appeals to people. I have to from artists as well as have more fall in love with my subject matter visitors come through. Next year we in order to really be able to put it on might have the tour for a longer the canvas and communicate what period of time, so people can really I would really like to about it. make it around. We are spread out “The reason I started with por- in Irving. It takes a while to get from traits is because I feel like the whole the north side to the south side with soul of a person is captured in their traffic,” she said. face. But with landscapes, I would At the age of five, Janie like for them to feel like they are Johnson decided to become an art- escaping to another place. As if it ist. She displayed examples of her were a vacation spot they would like to go to or moves them.”

Preparing to be a part of the Irving Art Association’s Studio Tour, Janie Johnson looks for the best place to display her work, Take Me Away, oil on canvas.

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Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson was the first president to have a shower. There was no central heating until Martin Van Buren had it installed, and Rutherford B. Hayes was the first president to have a telephone. The White House had no electricity until Ben- By Samantha Weaver jamin Harrison’s presidency, and President Comedy can kill — literally. In Great Brit- Truman brought in the first TV set. ain, a 78-year-old woman named Greta Warburton enjoyed Danny La Rue’s drag England’s King Charles I kept 8-foot-8- performance “Danny Goes to Hollywood” so inch “Cambridge Giant” Thomas Bell at his much that she went to see it a second time, court for amusement. Reportedly, one of the this time getting a front-row seat. She found stunts the monarch loved most was when the production so hilarious that she laughed Bell would carry a dwarf around in his pocket. hard enough to cause a stroke. She was rushed to the hospital, but seven hours later Most people are afraid of sharks. That’s she died. A friend commented, “It’s what she an understandable reaction to coming up would have chosen.” against the largest shark species, the whale shark; it can reach an intimidating 60 feet in Have you ever engaged in “sternuta- length. The dwarf lanternshark probably tion”? You may not realize it, but you cer- wouldn’t scare anyone, though — the small- tainly have — it’s simply the act of sneezing. est of the sharks is only 6 inches long.

It’s still not known who made the fol- Thought of the day lowing sage observation: “Blessed are those who go around in circles, for they shall be “Opinion is that exercise of the human will called big wheels.” which helps us to make a decision without information.” — John Erskine The White House didn’t have flush toi- (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. lets until they were installed by Thomas

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vors include her son, Johnnie L. EDWARD G. SMITH Chapel with Rev. Earnest Walt offi- Wilson and wife Rosemary of Plano; Smith, Edward ciating. Interment followed at Bear son, Dennis M. Wilson of G., went to be Creek Cemetery in Euless. Greenville; four grandchildren, with Lord on Janine Cox and husband Michael November 3, DELORES R. BRUCE of Keller, Robert Wilson of Colo- 2006. Delores R. Bruce, age 92, died No- rado, Kristi Wilson of Greenville, He was vember 4, 2006 in Dallas. Nichole Saxon and husband Justin born on Dec. 18, Born March 1, 1914 in of Oklahoma; and seven great 1921. He was a Dubuque, IA to Frank and Alice grandchildren. lifelong resident of Irving, a gradu- Bankson Reinfried, she was a char- Visitation was Sunday at ate of Irving High School. He ter member of Holy Family of Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home. served in the U.S. Navy during Nazareth Catholic Church in Irving. Graveside Service was Nov. 6 at Oak WWII as a Pharmacists Mate II Delores is preceded in death by her Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Class. He was a licensed Funeral husband of 51 years, John Oscar Memorial contributions may be Director and a former co-owner of Bruce. made to Alzheimer’s Association, Chism & Smith Funeral Home in Survivors include daughter, ROYCE RAWLINS Irving; granddaughters, Heather 7610 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 600, Irving. He retired from Southwest- Janet Brown and husband James Royce Rawlins of Irving passed Lamb and husband Melvin of Dallas, TX 75247. ern Bell Telephone Company after of Irving; son, John Bruce and wife away November 6, 2006. He was Bedford, Kristin Mainz and hus- 42 years of service. He had served Ann of Allen; grandchildren, Jen- born April 24, 1925 in Grayson band Douglas of Austin, Heidi CECIL E. MILLER as a deacon of First Baptist Church nifer Ramos and husband Manuel County, TX. Jenkins of Keller; great-grandchil- Cecil E. Miller, since 1947. He was a 61 year mem- of Denver, CO and Christopher Preceded in death by his wife dren, Ryan, Brittany, Bridgett, 86, died Novem- ber of Irving Masonic Lodge #1218 Bruce of Allen. Her children rise up Mary Ellen Rawlins in 2004; survi- Mitchel, Brooke and Jacob. ber 3, 2006. A.F. & A.M, Past Worthy Patron of and call her blessed; her husband vors include sons Roger Rawlins A private gravesite service will Mr. Order of Eastern Star Irving also, and he praises her. Proverbs of Irving and Eric Rawlins of Tyler; be held. Memorial contributions Miller was born Chapter. He was preceded in death 31:28. brother Glen Rawlins; 3 grandchil- may be made to the Irving Schools in Collinwood, by his wife of 50 years, June Smith, Visitation was at the funeral dren; and 3 great grandchildren. Foundation, P.O. Box 152637, Irv- TN to Samuel two sisters, Jewell Powell and home. Rosary recited Tuesday at Graveside services will be held ing, Texas 75015-9990, the DFW Hu- and Octa Miller Genevieve “Smitty” Jones. Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Nov. 11 at Dixie Cem- mane Society, 1611 W. Irving Blvd, on July 27, 1920. He graduated from He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial etery, Whitesboro, TX. Visitation Irving, TX 75061, or the charity of Collinwood High School and went “Jody” Smith of Irving, daughters, was Nov. 8 at Holy Family of was Friday at Brown’s Memorial your choice. on to attend Business College. He Linda Janssen and husband, Mike Nazareth Catholic Church. Inter- Funeral Home. married Ruth Carpenter in of Grand Prairie, Jan Venable and ment followed at Oak Grove Me- PEARL DAILY HANCOCK Texarkana on April 16, 1944. He be- husband, Jim of Orlando, FL, sons, morial Gardens in Irving. Memorial MARGARET LEONA TAYLOR Pearl Daily Hancock, 71, passed gan his career with United Trans- John Smith and wife, Carolyn of Irv- contributions may be made to Holy Margaret Leona Taylor born No- away on November 1, 2006 in Irv- port and later for Jack Cooper Trans- ing, Jim Smith and wife, Gail of Family of Nazareth Catholic vember 4, 1929 in Kansas City, Mis- ing. port as the terminal manager that Marietta, GA, and Bob Smith and Church, 2330 Cheyenne, Irving souri passed away November 5, She was born on Nov. 09, 1934 lasted 49 years until his retirement wife, Letha of Irving, eight grand- 75062. 2006 in Canton. in Dallas. She had been a longtime in 1988. He enjoyed yard work and children and nine great She is survived by husband resident of Irving and had worked took pride in his yard. First and fore- grandchildren, one sister, Jasmine KENNETH DeWAYNE William Taylor of Canton; sons as a nurses aide for many years. most was the great love he held for Combs Stevenson and husband, HENDRICKS Steven Taylor of Irving; Mark Tay- She was preceded in death by his family and friends. Mr. Miller Jim of Arlington. Kenneth lor of Canton, Matt Taylor of her son: David Lynn Daily. She is was preceded in death by his wife Funeral services were Nov. 6 DeWayne Wichita, KS; daughters Linda survived by one son: Donald in 1998, three sisters and two broth- at First Baptist Church. Interment Hendricks, of Cannady of Knightsdale, NC; Wayne Daily of Irving, two ers. followed at Moore Memorial Gar- Grand Prairie, Sherry Faglie of Canton; 10 grand- sisters: Evelyn Fort of Austin, TX Survivors include daughters: dens in Arlington.In lieu of flow- passed away children and 6 great-grandchidren. and Betty Mayhall of Irving, one Cheryl White and husband Larry ers, donations may be made to FBC November 6, The family received friends brother: Billy Hendrix of Irving. of Irving, and Janet Varela of Ama- Building Fund, 403 S. Main St., Irv- 2006. He was born Nov. 15, 1957 in Tuesday. Funeral services were Funeral Services were Nov. 6 rillo, sons: Forrest Miller of Los ing 75060. Monahans, TX. Nov. 8 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral at Bibleway Chapel. Interment fol- Angeles, CA, and Joseph Carl Preceded in death by his fa- Home Chapel. Interment followed lowed at Oak Grove Memorial Miller of Denver, CO, brother: Newt DALE WILLIAM TRESTER ther Roy C. Neel, sister Debra at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Gardens. Funeral arrangements Miller of Florence, AL, eight grand- Dale William Trester born Decem- Guthrie, and grandmother Mary conducted under the direction of children: Rebecca, Wade, Regina, ber 10, 1965 in Irving passed away Patterson; survivors include his BESSIE G. HOPPENRATH Calvary Funeral Home. Rachel, Lisa, Jose, John and An- November 2, 2006 in North Richland wife Ronell Hendricks of Grand Prai- Bessie G. Hoppenrath, age 93, a resi- thony, 14 great-grandchildren and Hills. rie; son Christopher Hendricks of dent of Irving for 8 years died No- CHRISTEEN M. WILSON special companion, Ivy, his Boston He is survived by parents Wil- Grand Prairie; mother Audrey Neel vember 2, 2006 at her residence. Christeen M. Wilson, age 79, of Irv- terrier. liam and Lillian Trester of Irving; of Grand Prairie; sisters Lisa Will- Born July 19, 1913 in Detroit, ing died November 2, 2006 in Wylie, Funeral service was Monday brothers Dennis Trester of iams of Irving and Kay Bradford of MI to Charles and Mathilda Lehrer Texas. at Schooler Funeral Home, Kaufman and Alan Widmer of Grand Prairie. Frealig, she was a member of the Born Octc 6, 1927 in Hopkins Brentwood Chapel. The Rev. Dru Corsicana. Funeral services were Nov. 10 Presbyterian Church. Preceded in County, TX to Walter and Martha Ferguson officiated. Burial followed The family received friends at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Inter- death by her husband, Earl Hopson Norris, she was a secre- at Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery Monday at the funeral home. Fu- ment followed at Oak Grove Me- Hoppenrath, Sr, they married June tary at Bolger Insurance in Irving in Irving. Arrangements are by neral services were held at Nov. 7 morial Gardens. 5, 1937 in Detroit. She touched for ten years. Schooler Funeral Home of Amarillo, at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home many lives as an educator in Michi- Christeen was preceded in TX. gan. death by her husband of 45 years, Survivors include her son, Earl Johnnie Ray Wilson in 1991. Survi- Hoppenrath and wife Charlene of ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.”

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2912 N. Beltline, Irving, TX 75062 $273,600 in grants Provided by Kass Prince tus, meet published criteria and Buy one entree 972-252-4700 Mon- Thur 11-8 The Irving Arts Board is complete an application process Fri & Sat. 11 - 9 pleased to announce grant awards that includes City Council approved get one Sunday closed to local arts organizations totaling guidelines. $273,600. Approved by the Irving Awards this year include: 1/2 off Give your Cook a Rest! Homestyle Cooking at its City Council as part of the budget Entertainment Series of Irving Family owned and Best!operated, for FY06-07, the money will be dis- $4,200 Season support expires Irving’s only smoke free home style restaurant! tributed for projects that include ICT MainStage $26,700 Season 12-31-06 symphony concerts, plays and support Lunch specials starting at $5.99 musicals, art exhibitions, ballet per- Irving Art Association $4,600 formances, youth programs and Season support more. The $273,600 comes from the Irving Black Arts Council $5,000 Arts Center’s earned revenue and Season support includes $8,642 that the Arts Cen- Irving Chorale $10,600 Season sup- ter receives from the Texas Com- port mission on the Arts through a com- Irving Symphonic Band $2,500 petitive grant process. Project support for concerts Each applicant is required to Irving Symphony Orchestra match every dollar received by the $80,100 Season support Arts Board with at least one dollar Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra and in some cases, two dollars that $55,300 Season support have been raised from other Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra sources. $13,600 Project support for Lone “Although the applicants and Star Youth Orchestra projects vary from year to year, in Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra FY 05-06, the Arts Board allocated $2,000 Project support for Young $259,488 for arts support that was People’s Concerts matched by $1,182,649 from the ap- Lyric Stage $3,000 Project support plicants,” Arts Board Chair Gus for Dallas Divas orchestra Tramp said. “Funded projects oc- Lyric Stage $52,100 Season sup- cur throughout the community in port schools, hospitals and community Momentum Dance Company centers, providing free and low cost $6,000 Project support for ballet art experiences along with more tra- production of Coppelia ditional art forms from a variety of New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irv- cultures. In addition, during FY05- ing $7,900 Season support 06, performance opportunities and/ TOTAL GRANT AWARDS or employment was provided for 793 $273,600 musicians, actors, directors, design- The Irving Arts Center nur- ers and visual artists at more than tures an arts environment that in- 250 events. Clearly, the economic cludes community and professional impact is an added bonus to the arts offerings. Grants support sym- wonderful arts programs made phony orchestra programs, two available to citizens and visitors as award-winning theatre companies, a result of grant support.” Programs a youth orchestra, Black, Hispanic, funded in the past year included East Indian cultural programs, cho- presentations in English, Spanish, ral music, and other consistently and Bengali and were attended by well reviewed performance and vi- 105,902 people. Over 39% of that sual art programs. For more infor- audience was under 18 years of age. mation about the Arts Center’s To be considered for funding, grant program, please visit applicants must have 501© (3) sta- www.irvingartscenter.com. New Patient Special $49.00 Initial Exam, Cleaning & Necessary X-Rays New Patients Only Without Dental Insurance

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