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Calendar Page 3 Classifieds Page 6 Doctors dislike Movies Page 15 Obituaries Page 13 Police Page 2 implosion sponsor Puzzles Page 14 Worship Page 10 Page 8 Column Awards shine bright By Jess Paniszczyn for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights “John asked me previously to do for the community, the excite- As a long time veteran of the The style, glamour and cre- AIDS. do The Column Awards, and I was ment in the audience and the way theater, Mr. Bohmer appreciated ative spark that invigorate the Joining The Column Awards not available,” Mr. Bohmer said. all these different theater compa- the quality offered by the Irving Metroplex were on display in royal founder, John Garcia, on stage as “For me co-hosting was a good nies are unified. Arts Center. fashion throughout the 11th annual co-host was Broadway leading fortune that came out of a misfor- “People in equity productions “This facility is fantastic. You The Column Awards hosted in Car- man Ron Bohmer. During his ca- tune. I was in the Broadway show and non-equity productions are have such an incredible theater penter Hall on March 8. Adding to reer, Mr. Bohmer has starred in Ragtime, which closed prema- getting a chance to play these great here. The fact that they donated the the excitement of this year’s Ragtime, The Phantom of the Op- turely. As soon as we heard about roles doing these shows for their space for the awards is a huge com- awards were no less than 11 per- era, Sunset Boulevard, The Scar- the closing, John contacted my friends, family and the community. munity service. And I just think it formances by local companies fea- let Pimpernel, Aspects of Love, and agent. To have these awards, which honor is tremendous. tured during the night’s program. Disney’s High School Musical “I had a great time. It was so those people as well as honoring “I’d love to come back here Designed to recognize theatrical among many others. much fun. I love what these awards the people who came before them and do anything. Let’s do Miss talent, the awards also raise funds through the memorial awards, I See FUN, Page 7 just think it is terrific.” Directors discuss high flying adventure story By Jess Paniszczyn “Growing up in the little town While busy on a five city press I grew up in, Hollywood seemed tour to promote their newest so far away and seemed like an un- movie, How to Train Your Dragon, attainable goal. To actually be directors Chris Sanders and Dean working in Hollywood and mak- DeBlois’ took an opportunity to ing movies for a living is confor- speak with about 50 students of the mation that if you have it in mind, Wesleyan Academe. Created by you can absolutely do it. DreamWorks, the movie is an ad- “It is nice to then go back and aptation of Crssida Cowell’s tell kids who have a creative aspi- childrens book. ration to follow it. If you have it in “On How to Train Your you, absolutely the world needs Dragon, we wrote the dialog, and more great stories, story tellers, we also directed the actors and animators, artists and musicians. animators as they made the “It is nice to get up in front of movie,” Mr. Sanders said. a bunch of kids, answer questions Dressed to the nines, the company of The Column Awards shows off some of this year’s most “DreamWorks bought the rights to and demystify it a little. Just kind inventive and creative fashion designs for the theater. the book, because they really liked of let them in on what it is like to the idea of doing a movie that have this as a job. would have lots of different kinds “Kids with interests in com- of dragons and Vikings. puter science, photography, cin- City Charter Election “What they realized the first ematography, music, writing, de- couple of times they tried to make sign and drawing might consider the movie version of the book is making movies, all of that comes that the story was a little bit too into play. Animation pulls from a PERIODICALS IRVING TEXAS IRVING POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE scheduled for May 8 small and a little bit too young to huge set of disciplines and a strong PERMIT #024981 desire to be part of it. For any out- Residents will go to the polls Mayor, shall Section 12 of Article appeal to everybody. They wanted let where you are creative, there is May 8 to vote on four proposed IV of the Charter of the City of Irv- the parents, the older kids and the an equivalent of it in the movie amendments to the city charter. ing be amended to also allow the younger kids in the audience to making world.” Early voting will begin April 26 Chief Executive to execute con- have a good time. “When I was a kid, there were and run through May 4. tracts, conveyances, and bonds as “When you are a director and certain things that were very mys- The city charter sets forth poli- directed by the City Council? a writer, you are really only doing terious to me,” Mr. Sanders said. cies and procedures by which the The charter as currently writ- one thing all the time. You are tell- “Because this is the point in your city governs itself in accordance ten requires the mayor to sign all ing a story. The story is change. life where you begin to decide with state and federal laws. A citi- contracts, conveyances and bonds Even though you are sometimes in what you may want to do. Where zens’ charter review committee ac- issued. This proposed amendment a room with an actor, animator, you go from here is a mystery to cepted input and recommended would allow City Council to au- painter or a model builder, it is re- some extent. To demystify that is that certain issues be placed before thorize the chief executive or chief ally all in service to one thing and a great thing to do if you can do it. the voters. The City Council called executive’s designee to sign the that is the story.” “When I was a kid and I was the May election for voters to de- city’s contracts, conveyances or Sharing information with interested in animation, I found it cide on the proposed changes. bonds in place of the mayor, un- youngsters about how movies are very difficult to get real informa- The proposed amendments der such restrictions or guidance made and how their talents might tion, the kind of information I would allow for changes concern- as the City Council would deem one day be used to create movies wanted. Every once in a while

The Irving Rambler Box 177731 P.O. Irving, TX 75017 ing signing contracts, repealing the appropriate. was important to both the directors. there would be a television show position of treasurer, the issuance “I think this is a really neat ex- on the Wonderful World of Disney of bonds and warrants, and remov- Amendment No. 2 perience for us, because when we that would talk about animation. A ing the cap on contributions for In regard to the treasurer, shall were kids occasionally someone lot of times they would actually employee retirement benefits. Fol- Section 25 of Article IV of the would stop by the school and talk present it as some form of magic. lowing is the ballot language for Charter of the City of Irving, which about what they did for a living,” It didn’t really help me very much the four amendments as well as a created the position, be repealed Mr. DeBlois’ said. “I was always as a kid who wanted to know how description of each. and shall Section 3 of Article VIII keenly interested in anyone who ving Rambler $0.25 ving Rambler $0.25 ving Rambler $0.25 ving Rambler $0.25 ving Rambler $0.25 to do animation when they said it Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir be amended to remove reference took their drawing or writing abil- ity and managed to make a career Amendment No. 1 See STUDENTS, Page 4 See STUDENTS, Page 4 In regard to the duties of the out of it. Page 2 March 13, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler th POLICE & FIRE 14 ANNUAL Accident/Fatality: 03-05-10 Unit 1 was traveling at a very high rate of speed west Irving Fire bound on John Carpenter Frwy. (S.H.183) weaving through traffic. Unit 1 failed to Department IRVING POLICE control his speed as he “came up on traf- fic.” The driver lost control, traveled down Activity summary the exit ramp to Spur 482 skidding and spin- Mar 4 - 9, 2010 ning, crossed both lanes of the NSR of SH Irving Fire Department AWARDS BANQUET 183, crossing through the business parking lot at 3101 E. John Carpenter striking the responded to 289 incidents. south west corner of the building at 3101 and coming to rest on the property of the The Fire incidents MarchMarch 25,25, 20102010 75 Miscellaneous Fire business. The surviving passenger admitted he and the driver had been smoking mari- and Rescue Calls 9 Structure Fires juana immediately prior to the crash and 3 Special Operations neither was wearing a seatbelt. 2 Vehicle Fires

Barricaded Gunman: 03-06-10 Officers Medical calls responded to a call at a residence in the 2400 23 Major Accidents block of West Tenth. Officers found a spent 68 Major Medical shotgun shell and a bullet hole in the ga- 21 Heart Attacks 34 Difficulty Breathing rage door. When the officers approached the 40 Trauma Related front door, they heard a distraught voice 14 CPR Situations inside asking “why did you make me do it?” The occupants would not answer the door pect was developed, but has not been ap- or respond to officers calls into the resi- prehended. Investigators are completing dence. The house was surrounded and tac- follow up. Victim is expected to survive, but tical call out was initiated. Negotiators were may be paralyzed. able to get two individuals to come out and the third suspect was located and removed Missing Person: 03-09-10 at 5:45 p.m. by tactical officers after they made entry. Officers were dispatched to the 3900 block The shots fired call was prompted by a dis- of Block Drive in reference to the reporting pute between the resident and some other person’s sister not returning home for over involved individuals over a girlfriend. No a day. Through their investigation, officers Dallas Marriott – Las Colinas Hotel injuries-the suspect was arrested and developed a potential person of interest the 223 W. Las Colinas Boulevard charged with discharging a firearm. missing person was going to meet with on 03/08/10. He gave officers inconsistent Silent Auction: 6:30 pm -- Dinner: 7:00 pm Aggravated Robbery: 03-08-10 at 10:45 statements about knowing the missing per- Complimentary Valet Parking a.m. The victim pulled into the Varner’s Car son and her whereabouts. Investigators were Wash to get something from her vehicle. As notified and they responded to conduct the Mark your calendars now to join the Irving Police Department and the she was standing outside of her vehicle, a follow-up investigation. male walked up to her and pointed a hand- Family Advocacy Center as we recognize the outstanding contributions of th gun at her and demanded her purse. The Domestic Violence Assault / Barricaded the men and women of the Irving Police Department at the 14 Annual Irving victim threw her purse to the suspect. The Police Department Awards Banquet. Person: 03-10-10 at 9:06 p.m. Officers re- suspect was dressed in black and fled the sponded to the 1600 block of Mount Vernon Scott Murray, Emmy Award-winning Sports Director and former TV location on foot. Drive in reference to a female screaming for Anchor, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the evening festivities. help in her front yard. Officers could not In addition to honoring the men and women of the Irving Police Depart- BMV/Arrest: 03-08-10 at 12:05 p.m. Loss get a response at the front door and they ment, the proceeds from this event help support the Family Advocacy Center. Prevention Officers observed a vehicle pull could see people inside of the home. Offic- The Family Advocacy Center responds to the needs of families and victims of up to another vehicle in the Fry’s Electron- ers heard what was believed to be a shot- crime in our community by bringing together a wide variety of resources ics parking lot and watched the suspect re- gun racking. Tactical was notified and a full focused on providing assistance to residents of Irving. Currently, the Family move the stereo. They then watched the sus- callout was initiated. Domestic Violence pect get back into his vehicle and flee the Advocacy Center is home to the Irving Police Department’s Domestic Vio- Investigators were notified and they re- location. They gave the vehicle description sponded. The victim eventually came out lence Unit, Victim Services Unit, and the Family Counseling Services Unit. the officer. The vehicle was located in Dal- We also house the Child Protective Services Division and Family Outreach of the home and then the defendant came las. The Dallas Police Department was no- out a short time afterwards. The defendant Services. The proceeds from this year’s banquet will be used for counseling tified and the vehicle stopped. Dallas PD was arrested without incident. The scene services or play therapy for young victims of crime. Officers saw numerous car stereos in plain was supervised by Captain Coulon. view. The Irving Officer responded to the location and arrested two suspects. Inside Sponsor the the vehicle, property was found from four SALES POSITION th different BMVs in Irving. 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The Canadian Ten- Pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. 2420 Irving Blvd. at Story, Irving with a Global Drum Circle, and in ors unique repertoire is sung not Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:00 a.m. at 8am. Web site www.irving between the two will present Ara- only in English and French, but arc.org for more information and bic dance contests, samba lessons, also in Spanish and Italian, reflect- Rain or Shine! registration, or Contact Coleta M. tarot card readers, Brazilian pa- ing their multicultural heritage and $5 per Adult / $3 per Child 12 & under Taylor KD5QFH Ph # 972-579- rades, beautiful girls, and exciting establishing the group as an inter- rd 9089. participatory experiences such as national success $31, 972-252- Saturday, April 3 the Nigerian Abiba hip shimmy 2787 or www.irvingartscenter.com Woodhaven Presbyterian Church 972.541.0747 March 13 at 1:30pm dance and the Punjabi Bhangra for tickets. 3650 N. O’Connor Rd., Irving 75062 for more information Horseshoe Tournament - Men’s dance. Prizes will be given for the Auxiliary of VFW Post 2494 will best carnaval costumes, and mini March 16 from 8:30am to shop from 9 to 11 a.m. at Housing March 17 2:30pm hold a Horseshoe Tournament at dance lessons for cumbia, meren- 3:30pm and Human Services, 2520 W. Irv- Found It - The artist VET will be the Post. Registration begins at gue, salsa, and tango will be of- Free Well-Child and Immuniza- ing Blvd., Suite 300. Applications leading the Found It program at 1:30 PM with a start time of 2:30 fered $20 per person, ages 18 and tion Clinic - Baylor Medical Cen- are due by 4:30 p.m. April 2, and 2:30 p.m. in the Northwest Branch PM. Registration Fee is $5. Re- older, $25 at the door, Cash bar, ter at Irving is sponsoring a well are available at www.cityof Library, where she will teach par- freshments will be available. This appetizers available for purchase. child and immunization clinic irving.org/housing-human-ser- ticipants how to make art objects event is open to the public. For along with the Dallas County De- vices or by calling 972-721-4800. out of things that she has found. further information regarding this March 14 partment of Health and Human Free but registration for the Found tournament and membership re- Daylight Savings Time - Daylight Services and Northgate United March 17 at 10:30am & It program is required. Call the li- quirements in the Men’s Auxiliary, savings time begins March 14 at Methodist Church from 8:30 a.m. 12:30pm brary to register at 972-721-2691. call the Post at 972-790-1611. which time clocks will be set for- to 3:30 p.m. at Northgate United Stinky Cheese Man - Follow VFW Post 2494 is located at 3375 ward one hour. This is a perfect Methodist Church, 3700 W. along with Jack, the narrator of this March 19 - April 3 at 2:30pm & Belt Line Road, just south of time to remind everyone that when Northgate Dr. in Irving. Well-child tale, as he takes you through zany 8pm Shady Grove. they “Change their clocks, change exams for children ages birth to versions of classic stories. Learn The Lion in Winter - Presented their batteries” too. Battery pow- four years-old and immunizations the real story of Chicken Licken by ICT MainStage 2:30 p.m. & 8 March 13 at 8pm ered smoke alarms will only oper- for children ages birth to 18 years- or is that Chicken Little? And then p.m. in the Dupree Theater. By ISO presents Patti Austin - Irv- ate for about one year on a battery. old, will be provided from 8:30 there is Cinderumpelstiltskin. Will James Goldman – Backstabbing, ing Symphony Orchestra presents By reminding everyone to change a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Immunizations she have to spin her own dress? spying, double crossing and ram- Patti Austin at 8 p.m. in the Car- the battery in their smoke alarms, only, will be given from 1 p.m. to Will she go to the ball? The Really pant infidelity – a typical family penter Performance Hall. Fresh off it can make their homes safer from 3:30 p.m. Immunization records Ugly Duckling will make you Christmas. Typical, that is, for the her Grammy Award for Best Jazz fire. According to Fires in Texas must be provided for each child. laugh and cry and everyone will Plantagenets. King Henry II of Vocal Album in 2008, jazz giant 2007, 4% of the civilian fire deaths For more information call 972- leave with a somewhat revised England and the strong-willed Patti Austin presents an exclusive were in residences that had smoke 579-4095. view of that Little Red Hen. Based Eleanor of Aquitaine battle over DFW event. Noted by critical suc- alarms that did not work. NFPA on the book by Jon Scieszka. Fea- which of their sons will inherit the cess and a star-studded career, this (National Fire Protection Associa- March 16 at 5:30pm turing the Paul Mesner Puppets Crown. This mundane history is consummate performer, song- tion) notes that nationwide 23% of Basket Making - Teens will en- 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. in the glorified in language that is bril- writer and vocalist will bring her civilian fire deaths were in resi- joy the DIY Magazine Basket Dupree Theater $6, 972-252-2787 liant in its ability to characterize, unique musical interpretations to dences that had smoke alarms that Making program at 5:30 p.m. in the or www.irvingartscenter.com for its rhetorical impact, its actability a powerful collection of pop, R&B, did not work. Smoke alarms are Northwest Branch Library at 972- tickets. and its generative power. Few American Songbook and jazz stan- your first line of defense against 721-2691. Free for ages 12 and up. since Shakespeare have had such dards $36-50, 972-252-2787 or death in a residential fire. No registration required. March 17 from noon to 1pm a marvelous gift for truly comic www.irvingartscenter.com for Volunteer Training - The Visiting repartee. PG $18-20, 972-252- tickets. March 15 at 7:30pm March 16 from 7 to 9:30pm Nurse Association’s Eldercare 2787 or www.irvingartscenter.com Canadian Tenors - Presented by Senior St. Patty’s Dance - The Friends program is looking for for tickets. March 13 from 8:30pm - 2am Entertainment Series of Irving at Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. volunteers in Dallas County to visit International Carnaval Dance 7:30 p.m. in the Carpenter Perfor- Jefferson St., is hosting a St. Patty’s the homebound elderly and pro- Resident graduates Party - The International mance Hall. Fuse the incredibly Dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The vide assistance with shopping, es- from Louisiana Tech Carnaval Dance Party is a global powerful tenor voices of four tal- event will feature music and re- corted transportation, errands, and celebration planned at the Hyatt ented young men with diverse vo- freshments. For more information, other activities. Volunteer training Louisiana Tech’s winter quar- Regency DFW 8:30 - 2 am by and cal styles, undeniable charm and call 972-721-2496. will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at ter commencement exercises were for the international community, individual international success the Visiting Nurse Association’s held March 6, with diplomas March 17 headquarters, the Patrick and awarded to 316 graduates. Housing and Urban Develop- Beatrice Haggerty Center, located Christopher L. Benard of Irv- ment Funding - Area social ser- at 1440 W. Mockingbird Lane in ing earned a master of business ad- vice and community development Dallas. There is no cost to attend ministration. agencies that assist low- to mod- the class. Volunteer training can SALES POSITION erate-income Irving residents can also be scheduled by appointment. Local territory, People person, detail oriented, responsible, courteous, ar- apply for funding from the U.S. Additional information can be ob- ticulate, computer literate, MS Office, Department of Housing and Urban tained by contacting Nancy email and Internet savvy opportunity Development through the city’s Jellinek, VNA Eldercare Friends for growth, Housing and Human Services De- manager, at 214-689-2209 or experience preferred. partment. Interested organizations [email protected]. Call to 214-675-6493 may attend an application work- to discuss your future. Page 4 March 13, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Police remind motorists of increased enforcement The annual Spring Break En- roadways. ing techniques and as always “Public awareness and com- Drivers should make every forcement period runs from March Irving Police will be increas- looking for those drivers (and pas- pliance from previous high-vis- effort possible to ensure that our 12 – 21 and the Irving Police are ing their patrols, specifically fo- sengers) that fail to properly use ibility/specific enforcement ef- streets and highways are safe for reminding drivers of the need to cusing on D.W.I. enforcement as their seatbelts/safety seats. Police forts has continued to yield suc- all. If you see a driver or vehicle exercise caution and maintain an well as drivers using excessive also advise that special attention cess in our efforts to reduce the that needs police attention, and awareness of other drivers on the speed, displaying aggressive driv- will be given to the roadways on occurrence and severity of vehicle you or a passenger can safely call St. Patrick’s Day, which falls accidents, injuries and the tragic 9-1-1 with the information; your within the Spring Break time pe- results from them,” Lt. Stephan eyes, ears and cell phones can Enforcement results of riod. Granberry said. make a life-saving difference. teen safety initiative Students learn about Irving Police report that dur- by drivers and only a minimal ing the week of Feb. 22-28, en- number of citations were issued (a total of 26 seatbelt violations movies from directors hanced traffic enforcement was Continued from page 1 and 2 child seat violations). Of conducted focusing on teen was magic. I was always looking eryone is going to see that there and girls to see the people who those twenty-eight citations is- safety, specifically regarding use for some real hard information are different types of strength. write, direct and create the movie, sued, the majority were to adult of vehicle safety systems (seat about how I could possibly do “Sometimes wars go on for a and who have the imagination to drivers. belts/car seats). These enforce- this.” long time. In the case of Vikings put the story on the screen,” Ms. “Seatbelt usage has proven ment efforts were part of a state- Lighting plays a large role in and dragons, everyone is being Manfull said. effective in reducing injuries and wide initiative funded by on-go- creating a computer generated stubborn. Hiccup sees himself in “Mr. Sanders was talking fatalities in motor vehicle ing Click-It-Or-Ticket grants movie. Toothless’ eyes and sees that about drawing and how he has an crashes and we are very happy which have had shown contin- “One of the big stories of this Toothless was scared. Hiccup imagination. When he was young, to see the increased compliance ued success across Texas. movie is we asked Roger Deakins, didn’t want to kill Toothless, he he was always drawing. It was a among teenage drivers and pas- Irving officers concentrated who is a fantastic, prominent, fa- wanted to let him go. It was that good way for the boys and girls sengers,” said Irving Police Traf- their efforts city wide and on all mous and very accomplished cin- little bit of compassion that to get the incentive to develop the fic Lieutenant Stephan drivers, yet primarily focusing ematographer, if he would come changed the world. A little bit of interests they have and perhaps Granberry. on places where teens were most and give us a couple of days, understanding and getting to know spark something in the future for Irving Police will be in- likely to be driving, such as near maybe a workshop and a lecture people you think are your enemy their careers. creasing their patrols, specifi- the high schools at dismissal about what he does. He did come can change the world.” “It is a great way for the stu- cally focusing on D.W.I. en- time, officers also monitored lo- down, but to our surprise he ended Manfull Janet, Director of dents to look beyond our school forcement, from March 12 cations in and around shopping up staying for the whole project,” Wesleyan Academe, believes the and see what is behind a movie through the 21. That time period areas, and other frequented ar- Mr. Sanders said. students can learn several lessons and how movies are made. They includes St. Patrick’s Day and eas. “He really changed the way by meeting the directors and dis- are excited, and I’m sure they will Spring Break and is one that will During the increased en- we light this film. That’s a big covering something about how go home and tell their parents they garner special attention and an forcement dates officers working deal, because the lighting of a film movies are made. want to go see the movie,” she increased presence by law en- this initiative observed a very is everything to the finished look. “It is a great way for the boys said. forcement officers statewide. high percentage of compliance You light it just like you would light a live action film. You place lights and color those lights and things like that. “The thing Roger brought to this film is he is all about remov- ing light. He is all about using minimal light and very unusual lighting. “There is a particular scene in this film that it really shows up in the movie. It is the scene where Hiccup is visited by his father late at night. That shot is lit by two candles. It is very different from your typical CG animated film, which we think tend to be over lit. “That is just one aspect of the film we are very excited for people to see.” How to Train Your Dragon holds truths for young and old alike. “Vikings think there is only one type of strength and that is by being strong,” Mr. Sanders said. “They don’t see any other kinds of strength. Dragon masters Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois’, directors of “Hiccup is the littlest Viking How to Train Your Dragon, speak to Wesleyan Academe students. in the whole world. Because Hic- cup isn’t very big, he sees himself as very weak. One of the only Residential & Commercial Real Estate things he wants is to be a real Vi- king and he wants to fight drag- Buying, Selling or Relocating call... ons. Through this story when Hic- cup decides to befriend a dragon instead of killing one, he ends up BILL WREN being the strongest Viking in their Broker/Associate entire world. Because when he Serving Irving since 1966 rides this dragon, he can take a (469) 951-1435 dragon fight up into the sky where no Viking has been before. (972) 601-7841 Each office is independently owned and operated. “At the end of this movie, ev- The Irving Rambler972-870-1992 March 13, 2010 Page 5 SIPOA chooses officers Heritage Society receives The South Irving Prop- erty Owners’ Association (SIPOA) Board of Direc- humanities Texas grant tors recently met at Howard and Carol The Irving Heritage Society grateful for this involvement in our has been awarded a grant from Hu- community.” Carper’s home in Irving manities Texas for the “Celebrating For details on the “Celebrating to elect the officers for Irving – The City And The Man” Irving” events, visit 2010 month long project. Humanities www.irvingheritage.com or call The new officers in- Texas, the state affiliate of the Na- 972-252-3838 for more informa- clude: (front L-R) Carol tional Endowment for the Humani- tion. All activities are free, open to Carper, Secretary; ties, conducts and supports public the public, and are varied in nature Marilyn Wilson, (Middle programs in history, literature and for all age groups. The first event L-R) Kenny Hernandez; philosophy, and other humanities will be the trivia contest on March Pastor Robert Corser; disciplines. 27, at 10:00 a.m. in the Dupree The- Becky Craig; Don Wil- In reference to the grant, Irv- ater at the Irving Arts Center. son, President, (back L- ing Heritage Society President R) Doug Harper; James James Dickens said Baker, Treasurer; Roy “This grant will allow us to of- Place your Getting, Parliamentarian; fer our citizens and guests a month Advertising here James Wallace, Vice- long series of programs at no President. charge,” said James Dickens, Irving 214-675-6493 Heritage Society President. “We are Scouting for Food benefits Irving Cares BlessingBlessing FloristFlorist For all your floral needs For all occasionS We deliver (214) 235-9400 (972) 438-8750 Fax

Scouting for Food is a very efforts this organization has under- erosity from our community.” important “non-holiday” food taken in some time,” said Las The Food Pantry serves an drive that helps put food on the Colinas Association President average of 564 families per month shelves to feed needy Irving resi- Rick Bidne. “The need was with emergency groceries. To find dents. It is an unselfish event spon- brought to our attention by resi- out more about donating to the sored by the Boy Scouts of dents that are involved, not just Irving Cares food pantry, visit the America in which the community, those who see an opportunity. web site at www.irvingcares.org Scout leaders, and scouts all come “Under the leadership of the or call Leigh Eitson at 972-721- together for a positive outcome. Association’s Kathrine 9181 x209. On Feb. 20, crews, packs, and Pennington, we were able to as- troops collected and delivered sist in facilitating a successful 5,110 pounds of non-perishable campaign. This is a special time food items to Irving Cares. Since when those of us who are blessed Put a Paw print in your heart each local Scout group determined with much are able to help those which charitable organization who are less fortunate. We hope and a best friend at home! would receive the food they col- to keep this tradition alive.” lected, Irving Cares is extremely “We thank the many Scouts The precious pets at the DFW Humane honored to be chosen again as one that participate in this drive year of the recipients. after year,” said Teddie Story, Ex- Society would like to bring a lifetime of love Contributing Scouts included: ecutive Director of Irving Cares. and happiness into your home!! Crew/Troop/Pack #281 (393 “Our Food Pantry has seen incred- pounds); Crew/Troop #508 (1,423 ible increase in requests for ser- We are just wild about Harry pounds); Crew #769 (175 vices, and food drives such as – and you will be too! He is pounds); Pack #160 (490 pounds); these help us ensure we have suf- an 8 month old neutered do- Pack #509 (1,211 pounds); Pack ficient groceries for Irving fami- mestic mix with a loving purr- #606 (157 pounds); Pack #769 lies in need.” sonality and real need for his (327 pounds); Troop #184 (458 Seven Irving AMBUCS and first ever “forever home” pounds); Troop #769 (140 six youth and sponsors from Irv- Come visit him today! pounds). ing North Christian Church also Members of the Las Colinas volunteered. They worked record- Hi! I’m Oscar but I’m no grouch! I’m a neutered purebred short Association also participated and ing, sorting, and shelving the do- coat Chihuahua and I am 2 years old. I love long walks and then assisted in Scouting for Food in nated items. resting in a cozy lap! their neighborhoods. LCA donated “This is an annual community I would love to meet you. 336 pounds to Irving Cares as part service function of the Irving Come see me today! of the event. Kathrine Pennington, AMBUCS,” said AMBUCS mem- Mike Esstman, and James Cassels ber Tom Moore. 1611 W. Irving Blvd. helped coordinate LCA’s partner- “This was our third year in a Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11-6 ship with Joe Eshleman of Boy row to volunteer at Irving Cares Irving, Texas 75061 Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-5 Scouts. during the Scouting for Food,” “Helping those in our com- said Rebekah Cypert-Krevens, 972-253-3333 munity who are in need through Irving North Christian Church the Scouting for Food Drive and Associate Minister. “We always the exceptional response from Las enjoy being able to participate. It Come adopt a new family member today! Colinas Association members has is truly a remarkable experience been one of the most rewarding to witness the outpouring of gen- If you can’t adopt, please donate! Page 6 March 13, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Avoiding scams based on the current U.S. Census By Tom Browning tivities with their own copy-cat mailed prior to receiving forms, Don’t Pay Cents (or Dollars) the Census Bureau call center at 1- The official U.S. Census, schemes to solicit private informa- phone calls or visits from Census for Census – The Census Bureau 800-923-8282. which is conducted every ten years tion. As the Chief Security Officer workers. Americans will be asked never asks for money or a dona- Civility is Central to Census and is described in Article I, Sec- of America’s leading physical se- to complete and mail back the 10- tion. Steer clear of anyone purport- – U.S. Census employees are edu- tion 2 of the U.S. Constitution, curity services company, I believe question census form when it ar- ing to be with the Census Bureau cated to be civil with every citizen calls for an accurate count of it is vital to ensure that the Ameri- rives in mailboxes around March that asks for monetary donations. or non-resident that they contact. people living in the United States can public understands the impor- 15-17. Similarly, the Census Bureau will If you come across an official who and is used as a gauge in the allot- tance of participating in the U.S. The following tips will help not request passwords or access to is acting in an intimidating or ag- ment of each state’s seats in the Census while not becoming vic- you recognize fraudulent activity bank accounts, credit cards and gressive manner, you have the House of Representatives and in timized by con-artists. or unofficial data collections to other financial information. right to refuse to divulge informa- the allocation of funds to citizens The Census Bureau seeks to keep predators at bay while ensur- Be an ID Watchdog – If a tion and to report this person to the in need. determine household information ing your valid participation in the census worker visits your home, authorities. The first official Census was pertaining only to the occupants’ important census process: ask for identification. It is the duty Census workers are bound by conducted in 1790 under Thomas age, address, phone number, gen- Don’t Get Social – The U.S. of every U.S Census employee to law to keep your information con- Jefferson, who was the Secretary der, race, birth-date and marital sta- Census does not request your so- provide their identification to ev- fidential and are not permitted to of State. That census, taken by U.S. tus and whether you own or rent cial security number so do not di- ery person that is being visited. All share it with anyone. If you prefer marshals on horseback, counted your home. You can view the vulge this information to anyone Census workers carry official gov- not to share your information in 3.9 million inhabitants. Since that questions at: claiming to be a U.S. Census rep- ernment badges marked with their person, complete and return the time, the Census has been con- www.2010.census.gov/ resentative. name. A Census taker will never form you receive by mail from the ducted every ten years. 2010census/how/interactive- Avoid Phishing Trips – The ask to enter your home. The repre- U.S. Census Bureau. While participation is safe, a form.php, although no census in- U.S. Census is not conducting any sentative can provide you with su- For more information, visit the certain level of caution is neces- formation will be taken via the surveying via the Internet so any pervisor contact information. You United States Census at sary when divulging personal in- Internet. Information requested emails or other electronic commu- can also call the regional office www.2010census.gov and the Bet- formation. Citizens need to clearly beyond the information on this nications received are fraudulent phone number for verification or ter Business Bureau at differentiate legitimate U.S. census form is likely being perpetrated by “phishing trips” that should be www.bbb.org. employee communications from scam artists. immediately reported as spam and fraudulent activity. The Census Bureau employs deleted. “Phishing” is the unlaw- It’s important for people to be thousands of trained Federal em- ful practice of attempting to ac- Candidates set for Trustee Election on guard against predatory indi- ployees to conduct surveys in per- quire private information such as The following individuals have filed to run for Places 5, 6 and 7 in the viduals and organizations who pig- son, over the phone or via the U.S. usernames, passwords, social se- May 8 IISD Board of Trustees election. Filing closed March 8. gyback on official US Census ac- mail. Requests for Census infor- curity numbers, bank account and Place 5: Gwendolyn Craig, Pedro Portillo credit card details by masquerad- mation will be la- Place 6: Jerry Christian LEGAL NOTICE beled from the U.S. ing as a trustworthy person or or- Place 7: Ronda Huffstetler, James Stegall ganization in an email or via in- ORDINANCE 2010-9161 Census Bureau as The deadline for registering to vote in the May 8 election is April 8. “Official Business stant messaging. Often the Applications are available at most county government buildings as well as ZONING CASE NO. ZC09-0066ZONING CLASSIFICATION of the United “phishers” direct you to enter this public libraries and post offices. Applications may also be completed online or – S-P-1 States.” A notice private information at a fake web printed from the Dallas County Elections Department website at from the Census site that looks almost uniform to www.dalcoelections.org. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE For more information, access www.irvingisd.net/ppage/election.htm. 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE Bureau will be the legitimate one. CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE NEWTON MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 900, AND LOCATED AT 912 EAST IRVING BOULEVARDMORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DE- ConsumersConsumers standstand toto loselose billionsbillions inin shorshort-termt-term creditcredit SCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDER- ING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM Bretton Woods Inc. recently released their 2009 annual NSF/OD Transactions C-C COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USE UNDER analysis of bank and credit union overdraft (OD) and non-suf- - The average U.S. household with a bank account incurred ORDINANCE NO. 1144 AS AMENDED TO S-P-1 SITE ficient funds (NSF) fees, which totaled $38 billion. 12.7 NSF/OD fees in 2009, up from 11.9 NSF/OD fees in 2008 PLANDISTRICT USE FOR GROCERY STORE UNDER OR- DINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN - a 7% increase. ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PRO- Bretton Woods, a bank strategy and consulting firm, has ana- - Bank and credit union data used in Bretton Woods’ modeling VIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS lyzed overdraft and NSF fees since 1998. This year, the report calculated 1.3 billion separate check and electronic NSF/OD RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL reveals an increase in bank revenue from NSF and overdraft items, an 8 % increase from 1.2 billion in 2008. ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRE- SERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDI- fees, which will dry up in 2010 with the implementation of NANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCOR- Regulation E, reducing available short-term credit for consum- NSF/OD Prices DANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PUR- ers by a projected $6.3 billion. - The average NSF/OD price increased from $28.95 in 2008 to POSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS “Banks made a tremendous amount of money-over $38 an all-time high of $29.58 in 2009. AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDI- NANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE billion-from overdraft and NSF fees in 2009,” said Bretton ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT Woods CEO Michael Flores. ”Once Regulation E goes into NSF/OD Cost per Household CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND effect, consumers will have to opt-into these fees. Banks will - The national annual NSF/OD cost per household with check- PROVIDING A PENALTY. struggle to recover that revenue and consumers will need to ing accounts increased from $343 in 2008 to $376 in 2009, a Now, Therefore, Be it Ordained By the City Council of the City replace $6.3 billion in short-term credit.” 10% increase. of Irving, Texas: The report’s key findings include: - Active households pay an average of $1,504 in NSF/OD fees for a total of $30.4 billion annually. Active households are de- PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fee Income fined as the 20.2 million households with bank or credit union Irving, Texas, this 4TH day of March A.D. 2010. - In 2009, bank and credit union income from NSF and OD checking accounts who write 1.03 million NSF/OD items, which Herbert A. Gears, Mayor fees exceeded $38 billion, which is an increase of $3.5 billion account for the majority of NSF/OD fees yearly. (10%) since 2008, and an increase of 27% since 2005. - The study also found that the increase in fees in 2009 is part ATTEST: Shanae Jennings, TRMC, Acting City Secretary - NSF/OD fee income by state ranged from nearly $34.5 mil- of a pattern of increasing overdraft and NSF fees. APPROVED AS TO FORM: lion in Vermont to $4.6 billion in California. - During the period from 2005-2009, not only did the average Charles R. Anderson City Attorney NSF/OD fee increase, but the number of debits presented against insufficient funds soared to 1.3 billion (checks and electronic) CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS in 2009, an increase of 18%. Regulation E HELP HELP HOUSE HOUSE FOR RENT New Regulation E requirements (effective July 1) do not WANTED WANTED FOR RENT allow banks and credit unions to pay debit card and ATM trans- Personal Asst; Lead Co-ord. LEASE TO OWN HOUSE & COTTAGE actions that would send an account into overdraft without ei- to run office & set schedule. 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Continued from page 1 Saigon, and we’ll land a helicop- everyone from the small, intimate Bruce Coleman, a former the- still takes time to work with stu- ICT MainStage won four ter on this building,” he said. theaters to the real big equity ater arts teacher at MacArthur dents. awards for All My Sons. The Best John Garcia, the ‘evil genius’ houses. As you saw tonight the High School, received a number of “I have been doing some con- Supporting Actor Play – Non-Eq- behind The Column Awards said wealth was spread everywhere. It awards for his work over the past tract work for Booker T. Washing- uity was presented to Brad the best thing about this year’s really shows that different groups year. ton School of Performing Arts. My Stephens. Lighting Design Play – awards was finishing on time. win. This is for the entire commu- “I was nominated for seven old principal, Tracie Fraley, from Non-Equity was presented to Sam “The Column Awards are to nity, not just the elite.” Column Awards. I personally MacArthur is principal there. She Nance. Scenic Design Play – Non- honor excellence in the entire Dal- Mr. Garcia also expressed ap- picked up three awards tonight, is like my mentor. I probably won’t Equity was presented to Wade las/Ft. Worth theater community. preciation for the evening’s co- which I think is pretty good,” Mr. go back completely to education, Giampa. Stage Management Play We strive to let everyone know that host. Coleman said. “I also picked up the but if I can do stuff on the periph- – Non-Equity was presented to anyone is eligible,” he said. “It is “Ron Bohmer was great. He Best Musical Award for Theater ery, that is good. I love it,” he said. Tom Ortiz. was the best. I met him when he Three, which is where I work. The After a full evening of enter- Lyric Stage won three awards arrived from the airport. He did a musical that won Best Musical is tainment and excitement, the fol- for Funny Girl. Best Musical Di- sound check. Then everything you one I directed, and I won Best Di- lowing Column Awards were pre- rector – Equity was presented to saw was from the seat of our pants. rector for. sented to local companies and Jay Dias. Best Featured Actor Mu- He was great. He was able to adlib. “The awards were a lot of fun, people. sical – Equity was presented to “He did two numbers. That and it moved a lot quicker than it The award for Best Musical – Alexander Ross. Sound Design voice my God, I wish I could sing usually does. There is so much Equity went to The 25th Annual Musical – Equity was presented to like that. We are ecstatic with him. good will, and it is a great cause. Putnam County Spelling Bee by Bill Eickenloff. “You never know with celeb- They raise money for Broadway Theatre Three. Best Musical – The Rudy Seppy Volunteer rities whether they will be good or Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and it Non-Equity went to Aida by the Award was presented to Richard S. bad. We have been blessed every is terrific. It is fun to be in a room Plaza Theatre Company. Blake. year that every celebrity has been full of people who are all working Best Play – Equity went to The The Ben Brettell Youth a great co-host,” Mr. Garcia said. real hard. I appreciate that.” History Boys by Uptown Players. Award - Male was presented to Even though he is busy work- Best Play – Non-Equity went to Cayman Mitchell and Seth ing in area theaters, Mr. Coleman One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest Cunningham. The Ben Brettell by Onstage In Bedford. See ARTISTS, Page 11 Page 8 March 13, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler DoctorsDoctors offeroffer $75,000$75,000 toto dropdrop KraftKraft FFoodsoods asas implosionimplosion sponsorsponsor The eye-catching implosion of sity epidemic, says a doctors group destruction and, instead, hang a that expand waistlines and contrib- the United States will develop dia- Texas Stadium should not be used that offered the city of Irving cartoon banner highlighting the ute to heart disease.” betes at some point in his or her to market high-fat cheese products $75,000 if it will drop Kraft Foods problem of obesity. The stadium is due for demo- life. to children in the midst of an obe- as the sponsor of the stadium’s In a letter to Mayor Herbert A. lition April 11. Kraft, which Kraft’s flagship item, Gears, Dr. Neal Barnard, president reached a deal with the city to Velveeta, is over 60 percent fat, of the Physicians Committee for sponsor the implosion, plans to use and just one ounce contains 25 Responsible Medicine, says the the event, which it has dubbed the milligrams of artery-clogging cho- city should publicize the dangers “Cheddar Explosion,” to market a lesterol. Research shows that dairy of obesity by draping the stadium new macaroni-and-cheese product. products like cheese may also play with a banner that says, “Cheese One in three children in Texas an important role in raising cancer really blows you up” and features is now overweight and the prob- risk. an illustration of an obese man lem is particularly acute among “It will not take long for gorging on cheese. Hispanic and African-American Kraft’s payments to the city to be “Kraft produces exactly the children. According to the Centers swallowed up by the health condi- kind of commercial products that for Disease Control and Preven- tions to which its products contrib- are fueling the obesity epidemic,” tion, one in three children born in ute,” Dr. Barnard writes. Dr. Barnard writes in his letter to Mayor Gears. “They are the kinds Catering Service of fatty, cholesterol-laden products Texas Stadium

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Youngsters from Dana’s Dance Academy perform in Community Fest at Senter Park. 972-717-1100 www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” March 13, 2010 BIZ BRIEFS A business activity report by the Irving Economic Development Partnership. IRVING HOME TO 4 OF THE TOP 75 ACE CASH EXPRESS PARTNERS WITH IRVING HERITAGE SOCIETY SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE NATION NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY RECEIVES GRANT, AND A FREE ENTERPRISE HONOREE Irving-based ACE Cash Express, a leading re- TRIVIA CONTEST APPROACHES Irving has claimed four of the prestigious 2010 tailer of financial services and the largest owner The Irving Heritage Society has received a Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards given out and operator of check-cashing stores in the grant from Humanities Texas for the “Celebrat- each year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. country, has reached a deal with the North Texas ing Irving - The City And The Man” program. For the third consecutive year, no city had more Tollway Authority enabling toll road users to The first event, a trivia contest covering both award-winning businesses than Irving. This pay their bills, sign up for cash-backed TollTag Washington Irving as well as the City of Irv- ECONOMIC year’s Small Business of the Year winners have accounts and pay other toll road bills at ACE ing, will be held in the Dupree Theater of the demonstrated excellence in a variety of award retail locations. Irving Arts Center Saturday, March 27. To DEVELOPMENT criteria and have served as leaders in the small register a trivia team, or for more details on INVESTORS business community: Big State Drug Store, Car BEAR’S GYM OPENS the “Celebrating Irving” events, visit Concepts/Rick’s Independent Car Kare, IN HERITAGE CROSSING www.irvingheritage.com. The Irving Economic Cooksey Communications and Teo Tios. Addi- Bear’s Gym has opened at 124 E. Irving Blvd. Development Partnership tionally, Mart, Inc. has been named a Free En- Owner Bear Tigue offers personal training and NOKIA SIEMENS LEASES would like to thank the following terprise Honoree, in recognition of its strong the gym houses a full array of weights and ADDITIONAL SPACE IN IRVING entities for their continued business practices and contributions to the equipment. Bear’s offers month-to-month con- Nokia Siemens Networks has leased an addi- support and investment economy. Seven businesses will be named fi- tracts and is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. tional 42,419 square feet of office space at in our program: nalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of daily. Stop in or call 972.891.0670 to make an 6000 Connection Dr. from iSTAR CTL Con- the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club, on appointment. nection - Irving LLC. The company, which Strategic Investor operates its North American headquarters in Monday, March 15, and all Blue Ribbon Award DARLING HOMES NAMES City of Irving winners will be honored at America’s Small Irving, needs additional space as it is relocat- Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau COMMUNITY SALES MANAGER Business Summit on May 18, in Washington, ing up to 150 employees to Irving from a TIAA Realty, Inc. - Williams Square OF THE YEAR D.C. Florida technology center. The Chamber-man- US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Brennan Johnson has been named the Commu- aged Irving Economic Development Partner- nity Sales Manager of the Year for Darling Chairman’s Investor IRVING CLAIMS TWO WINNERS ship has been working with the company to OF THE DALLAS BUSINESS Homes in the Lakes of Las Colinas, which was help these new employees make the transition. American Airlines recently named a Best Real Estate Deal by the Aviall, Inc. JOURNAL’S BEST REAL ESTATE CB Richard Ellis’ Jack Fraker negotiated the Dallas Business Journal. Citi DEALS OF THE YEAR lease on behalf of the tenant. ExxonMobil Irving has claimed two winners in the Dallas CBRE INVESTORS GETS GREENER Flowserve Corporation Business Journal’s Best Real Estate Deals of the IRVING-DFW REGION A TOP SPOT Las Colinas Group CBRE Investors-Strategic Partners, recently Year Awards program: the Irving Convention FOR CORPORATE RELOCATION Microsoft Corporation named number 45 in Newsweek’s2009 Green Center and Hines Las Colinas Residential (the AND EXPANSION NEC Corporation of America Rankings of the nation’s top 500 greenest com- Site Selection magazine has ranked the Dal- RIM Lakes of Las Colinas and Riverside Village). In panies, now claims a portfolio-wide green las-Fort Worth area as the third best market in Time Warner Cable addition to two winners, Irving had three other sweep in Las Colinas, as the Point, a 401k SF, TXU Energy finalists: Forward Air, Inc., Parc 114 and Riv- 2009 (behind New York and Chicago only) for 18-story tower, and the Summit, a 19-story, companies to relocate or to expand their exist- erside Commons. Finalists were selected by an 370k SF tower, have both earned LEED-EB President’s Investor ing corporate facilities. Irving played a sig- independent judging panel consisting of real certification. The firm’s other Las Colinas of- ACE Cash Express estate veterans, emerging players and other in- nificant role in this, with the Chamber-man- Allstate Insurance fice properties include the Urban Towers (LEED aged Irving Economic Development Partner- Austin Industries dustry experts. Irving is not only well repre- Silver) and The Tower at Lake Carolyn (LEED sented well this year, but has been for many ship contributing to 26 job creation and reten- HMS EB). CBRE has eight LEED properties now in tion projects last year, responsible for the ad- Michaels Stores, Inc. years with previous winners including Fluor total (three silver and one gold) with seven of dition of more than 3,100 new jobs and ap- North Lake College Corporation, Research in Motion, Maxim Inte- the firm’s other buildings pursuing the desig- Oncor Electric Delivery grated Products, Amazon.com and Hines Las proximately 780 retained jobs in Irving. Ac- Optim Energy, LLC nation. CBRE Investors principal Darla Szalla Colinas Land Ltd. cording to Site Selection magazine, Dallas-Fort Reliant Energy says sustainability is a major factor for more Worth was selected by 135 companies in 2009 Xerox Corporation TXU ENERGY ROLLS OUT SOLAR and more companies in the decision about where as the site of either a corporate expansion or OPTION; EARNS LEED RECOGNITION to lease. relocation. Among these companies, some of Commercial Real TXU Energy Partners has announced that it is the Irving-based expansions and relocations Estate Investor UNT LAUNCHES PRIVATE partnering with SolarCity, a California-based INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAM include: Caris Life Sciences, Forward Air, CB Richard Ellis solar design and installation services company, HMS, Hostess Brands, LifeSynch and the Coldwell Banker The University of North Texas has launched the Crow Holdings / Apollo Real Estate to offer North Texas residents the option of leas- state’s first training program to qualify partici- Universal Technical Institute. Granite Properties ing or purchasing a home solar power system pants for the Texas private investigator licens- WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS A Jones Lang LaSalle to shave dollars off their monthly utility bills. ing exam. A program of the Professional De- KDC Real Estate Development RESOURCE FOR NEW INCENTIVES Additionally, the company has announced that velopment Institute at UNT, executive-style & Investment less than one year after receiving the Environ- The new Texas Back-to-Work Initiative offers PS Business Parks classes will be held on Friday evenings and on employers up to $2,000 in wage subsidies for The Woodmont Company mental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Saturdays, beginning March 19 at the Univer- award, TXU Energy’s headquarters in Las hiring and retaining qualified out-of-work Tex- sity of Dallas in Irving. For more information ans in full-time employment for 120 days. Partner Investor Colinas has earned the EPA’s Leadership in or to register, visit http://legal.pdi.org. Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, a public/ Aegis Communications Group, Inc. Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) cer- Atmos Energy tification. MOODY’S UPGRADES private partnership serving as a resource for AT & T FLOWSERVE’S RATINGS employers, can help Irving companies benefit Chesapeake Energy Corporation IRVING’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Irv- from this incentive. To learn more, contact Classic Fare Catering AT 8.3 PERCENT ing-based Flowserve Corp.’s corporate family Larry Jefferson at 214-302-5515 or Clear Channel Communications Irving’s unemployment rate increased to 8.3 per- [email protected] . Compass Bank ratings to “Ba1” from “Ba2.” It also raised the DeVry University cent from 7.5 percent in December. Irving’s probability of default rating to “Ba2” from Dr. Pepper Bottling Company of Texas increase is consistent with other cities in the “Ba3” and the rating for its senior secured credit Driver Pipeline Co., Inc. Metroplex with Dallas’ rate increasing 1.0 per- facility to “Baa3” from “Ba1.” According to EF Johnson Technologies cent and Fort Worth’s increasing 0.9 percent. Moody’s, the maker of pumps, valves and me- FastSigns - Irving/LasColinas The rate which is well under the national un- Forward Air, Inc. chanical seals, recorded stable sales with mod- Four Seasons Resort & Club employment rate of 9.7 percent, factors the per- estly stronger operating margins in 2009. And Imlach Group centages of Irving residents who are out of work it said the company has maintained strong credit Irving ISD and so job losses are not necessarily attribut- metrics during difficult economic times. Las Colinas Medical Center able to Irving companies. Mammen Glass & Mirror Please contact the NCH Corporation AEGIS SALES REP EARNS NEW CAR EXXONMOBIL AND FLUOR AMONG Chamber at 214.217.8484 Northop Grumman FOR STELLAR PERFORMANCE MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES Omega Environmental Technologies Aegis Limited, a leading global business pro- Two Irving-based companies, ExxonMobil and if we can assist you Sam’s Club cess outsourcing provider based in Irving, re- Fluor Corporation, are among the most admired Main Office The Buxton Company in the world, according to an annual listing by Verizon cently conducted a contest with support from a 5221 N. O’Connor Blvd., Ste. 100 major healthcare client. Sales representative, Fortune magazine. ExxonMobil ranked first in Irving, TX 75039 WaveTwo, LLC the petroleum refining industry, while Fluor Wynn Sedan & Limousine Group Darthaelious Parker from the Irving Service De- Heritage District Office ranked third in the engineering and construc- livery Center, emerged as the winner with the 135 S. Jefferson St. To see a list of all of our inves- tion industries. Seventeen Texas-based com- most outstanding sales performance record and Irving TX 75060 tors or to share in the benefits panies were listed. quality scores. In a ceremony held on Friday, Biz Briefs is provided by the Greater Irving- enjoyed by these entities go to March 5, Darthaelious, was awarded a 2010 Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce which is www.IrvingChamber.com Toyota Yaris for his hard work. solely responsible for its content. Page 10 March 13, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Litter-themed essays equal college cash Texas high school seniors can $1,000 each. along Texas highways, and re- starting March 8. Apply online, postmarked by April 16. Mailed earn cash for college by compos- ”Here at Dow, we know that search shows those most likely to download an application, and view entries should be sent to the Don’t ing a 350-word essay suggesting ensuring the health and litter are young Texans. complete rules at Mess with Texas Scholarship Pro- additional measures to be used in sustainability of our environment ”If you don’t tolerate litter, DontMessWithTexas.org. gram c/o EnviroMedia Social Mar- the state’s fight against litter. takes a commitment from every- and if you’ve ever done something Completed applications and keting at 1717 West 6th Street, Dow Chemical Company is one, but particularly our youth,” about it, you have a great shot at essays must be submitted online or Suite 400; Austin, TX 78703. partnering with Keep Texas Beau- said Community Relations Man- winning,” said Doris Howdeshell, tiful to sponsor the 2010 Don’t ager Trish Ritthaler. “We’re proud Travel Information Division direc- Mess with Texas Scholarship to sponsor a program that encour- tor for the Texas Department of Irving ISD Spring Program. High school seniors are ages high school seniors to come Transportation, which manages the encouraged to submit essays ex- up with great ideas for litter pre- Don’t Mess with Texas Scholar- Break closing schedule plaining how they tackled a litter- vention while enabling the winners ship Program. related problem in their own to get support in furthering their Eligible high school seniors All Irving ISD schools and offices will be closed for student/teacher school or community. The grand- educations.” must plan to pursue a two- or four- holidays March 15-19. The Tax Office will also be closed March 15- prize winner will receive $3,000 The Texas Department of year degree at a Texas university 19. All offices will reopen and classes will resume Monday, March 22. for college tuition, while two sec- Transportation spends millions of or college. Essays must be 350 Visit www.irvingisd.net/Calendars/highlights.htm to view the com- ond-place winners will receive dollars each year to pick up litter words or less and will be accepted plete IISD calendar. Irving Arts Center receives Community Summer Jobs Grant WORSHIP Provided by Jennifer Wilson hours a week from June 7 to July out the Dallas / Fort Worth area to The Irving Arts Center will 30. Deadline to apply is April 2. receive an ExxonMobil CSJP offer one 8-week paid internship The ExxonMobil Community grant. Other Irving organizations HopeHope FellowshipFellowship this summer as part of Summer Jobs Program (CSJP) in- include Irving Cares, Baylor Medi- ExxonMobil’s Community Sum- tern will participate in the day-to- cal Center at Irving and Captain A Friendly Biker Church mer Jobs Program. This is the first day activities of the Irving Arts Hope’s Kids. At the Pigeon Hole 214-432-1599 time that the Arts Center has par- Center’s summer camp program. In addition to the ExxonMobil 132 W. Irving Blvd ticipated in the program, which Responsibilities include assisting CSJP intern, the Arts Center is Irving, TX 75060 provides paid internships in the teachers and children in the class- seeking applications for two addi- non-profit sector for full-time col- room, organizing art and recre- tional paid summer art camp in- Services lege students. ational activities, designing the terns as part of the Irving Arts Cen- Pastor Dennis King Saturday 6:00pm The Arts Center is seeking ap- annual KidsArts/Kids’ Works Ex- ter summer internship program. Leader of the Pack Sunday 8:45am & 10:45am plications for a summer art camp hibition and more. Intern hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 intern. The intern will work for 35 The Arts Center is one of 75 p.m., June 7 to Aug. 6. www.hopeirving.org non-profit organizations through- To learn more about ExxonMobil CSJP, and for de- tailed salary and qualification in- formation for all internships visit Did you ever wonder… www.IrvingArtsCenter.com or call Marcie Inman at 972-252-7558 What do Muslims believe about x1225. Deadline to apply is April 2. Applicants should send a cover Jesus and Mary? letter and resume with two refer- ences to Marcie Inman, Irving Art Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Is Islam a religion of peace? Irving, TX 75062 or minman@ cityofirving.org. Prospective in- terns must specify the internship Bible Church Presbyterian USA Islamic Center of Irving for which they are applying: ExxonMobil CSJP internship or Living Word Global Church St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church presents Irving Arts Center internship. 1917 Rindie St., Irving, 75060 1621 W. Grauwyler Road, Irving, 75061 972.259.2181 972-259-8744 Sunday 10:30am Wed. 7:00pm email: [email protected] Discover Islam website: www.ststephensirving.org Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. FREE COURSE Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Woodhaven Presbyterian Church Begins April 3, 2010 3650 North O’Connor Road Irving, Texas 75062 Saturdays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm www.woodhavenpres.org Rev. Michael L. Thompson Week 1: Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Understanding Islam Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Prophet Muhammad 972.541.0747 Week 2: Preschool & Parents Day Out Jesus & Mary in Islam Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Gender Equity in Islam “Be strong in the Lord and Week 3: in strength of mind.” Ephesians 6:10 Contemporary Issues Church Of Scientology Don’t miss out on this great opportunity Church Of Scientology Dallas to learn about Islam! FREE Registration, SUNDAY SERVICE at 11am ”Happiness and Interest” Course materials, and Refreshments Provided 451 Decker Dr., Irving TX 75062 (214)524-5300 Register Today! All Denominations are welcome! Call 972-812-2230, ext. 1005 or e-mail United Methodist [email protected] First United Methodist Church 211 W. Third, Irving 75060 2555 Esters Road 972.253.3531 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Irving, TX 75062 No Evening Worship from 2-21 thru 4-11 for LENT www.fumcirving.org Oak Haven United Methodist Church 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 972.438.1431 www.oakhavenumc.org Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. The Irving Rambler972-870-1992 March 13, 2010 Page 11 Artists perform Continued from page 7 Youth Award - Female was Costume Design – Musical – Eq- presented to Mary McElree and uity for The 25th Annual Putnam CLUBS Mandy Smith. County Spelling Bee by Theatre Bruce Coleman was awarded Three; as well as Best Director Buttons & Bows Irving Shrine Club Saturday Singles Best Director Musical – Equity and Play – Equity for The History Boys Square & Round Dance Club 2nd Thursday at 6:30pm Lunch Bunch by Uptown Players. 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm IHOP Restuarant- Beltine Rd. 1st & 3rd Saturdays Senter Park East 1801 N. Beltline Rd. 972-254-3525 228 Chamberlain Irving Noonday Lions TOPS TX #58, Irving Circle 1 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at Noon Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Square & Round Dance Club New Panda Café Bridge Christian Fellowship Church 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm West Hwy 183 at Story 1126 Hilltop Drive Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain Irving Sunrise Rotary Yellow Rose AMBUCS Thursday at 7 am Wednesday’s at 6:00pm Evening Lions Club Las Colinas Country Club IHOP Restuarant- Beltine Rd. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm 4400 N. O”Connor Rd. 1801 N. Beltline Rd. Community Christian Church 2301 Texas Drive Israel Club Hwy 183 & McArthur VFW Post 2494 IRVING st Irving AMBUCS Inside Baylor Hospital Foodmart Post Meeting – 1 Thursday at 7pm Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd Wed at 7pm Thursday at 11:30am Saturday Mornings 8:45 Men’s Auxiliary – 4th Wed at 7pm New Panda Cafe Junior Girls – 2nd Sunday at 12:30pm West Hwy 183 service rd. Las Colinas Rotary Noon, Tuesdays 3375 Belt Line Rd La CIMA Club Just South of Shady Grove Irving Garden & Arts 5215 N O Connor Blvd 2nd Thursday, 10am Next meeting March 11th Organizations are required to re-submit their information on Irving Garden & Arts Building a monthly basis to insure that the Irving Rambler will have accu- 906 S. Senter 972.445.0049 rate information. Listings are limited to the Organization’s name, meeting loca- tion and time. If an organization wishes to have more information than the free listing offers, we will continue to offer other advertis- ing opportunities.

Send Payment to P.O.Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017 Page 12 March 13, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Weekly Soduku - solution Nimitz grad plays final game at UT Arlington By Peter Marhoefer he can catch Aubrey Coleman of Irving Nimitz graduate Houston University who is lead- Marquez Haynes, who is second in ing all scorers at 26 ppg. the NCAA in scoring ended the He leaves as the Mavericks all time home slate of his College career single season scoring leader. The Wednesday Night at Texas Hall in transfer from Boston College had Arlington. the praise of UTA head coach Scott With a 25 point effort in a loss Cross, “He’s been unbelievable, I to Nicholls University 73-64, can’t say enough good things about Haynes a 6’3 guard who is aver- him and his leadership on and off aging 23 points per game is in the the court.” hunt to claim the NCAA scoring Haynes is happy he decided to title. The strange thing is he could come back home to UTA to play, care less. “I am happy I ended up here, it was “I never look at that, as the the last game at Texas Hall and I season gets going it no longer mat- will miss it,” he said. ters it just turns into a distraction,” Marquez is being scouted by Haynes said. the NBA and NBADL. Cross says Haynes has helped lead the bigger things are in the guard’s fu- UT Arlington Mavericks to a 16- ture, “I wish nothing but the best Word Seek & Find - solution 12 record. He has one more con- for Marquez professionally as he ference game and the Southland moves on with his basketball ca- Marquez Haynes Conference Tournament to see if reer.” Sczepanski breaks UD Women’s Bas- ketball school record for total points Provided by Ryan Frey Sczepanski already holds the ball program. Coach Fleming be- Junior forward Cara school career records for free came the career wins (35), wins in Sczepanski (Highland Village, throws (418), field goals (507), and a season (15) and season winning Marcus H.S.) broke the women’s field goal percentage (46.4), and percentage record holder (.535). basketball school record for career currently ranks third in rebounds Freshman guard Kyle Yoshimura total points Sunday night in the with 631 (224 offensive). She also (Temple City, CA/Mark Keppel championship game of the NEAC ranks in the top ten in blocks (50), H.S.) became the season assist tournament. Sczepanski scored 16 steals (138), and free throw per- record holder and junior forward points in a losing effort against centage (74.9). Sczepanski’s UD Jordan Cole (Plano, TX/Bishop Penn State-Berks to bring her ca- records should not come as a total Lynch) became the block career reer total to 1,437 points, break- surprise as she holds the career to- leader. The team surprised the #4 ing the record of 1,436 held by tal points record at Flower Mound seed SUNY-IT and the #1 seed Delilah Whisenhunt. Marcus High School with 1,571 Keuka College to reach the NEAC After scoring 454 points in and is second in rebounds with Tournament final game. The both her freshman and sophomore 850. women took on the # 3 seed Penn year, Sczepanski started the season Sczepanski’s record breaking State-Berks on their home court. with 908 points and in need of 528 moments were in a season full of The women fought back from a 23 to tie the record. She averaged 18.9 other records and accomplish- point deficit to loss only by 2 points per game during the 2009- ments by the UD women’s basket- points, 80 -78. 10 season in order to get it, and Rambler Weekly Crossword - solution midway through the season be- came only the seventh UD KickStart students women’s basketball player to reach the 1,000 point mark. The record breaking shot was win in qualifier her last of the season, giving her the career mark as only a junior KickStart students from Austin against others of the same rank. Stu- with one more season still Middle School and Lamar Middle dents winning first, second or third looming. In the record setting School competed in the City Karate place will advance to the KickStart game she shot 7-18 from the floor Championship Qualifier Tournament Kids City Championship March 27. and 2-4 from the line while record- Feb. 20 at DeWitt Perry Middle For a complete list of Austin and ing 10 rebounds for the double- School in Carrollton. Lamar KickStart students who won Twenty-six students from Aus- at the qualifier, access double. She also had 4 assists, 1 tin and 14 from Lamar were divided www.irvingisd.net/articles/ block, and 1 steal in the into competitive groups by belt-rank, kickstart2010.htm. contest. The effort came in wake and medaled in various events of a last minute 78-80 loss to Berks after advancing deep into the tour- nament with wins over SUNY-IT AAA Texas sponsors NASCAR race and Keuka College. She finished Irving-based AAA Texas has announced it will be the title sponsor for the 2009-10 campaign with seven- the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held each November at Texas Motor teen double-doubles, and season Speedway in Fort Worth. The eighth race in the 10-race Chase for the and career highs of 29 points and NASCAR Sprint Cup, the race will now be referred to as the AAA Texas 21 rebounds. 500. AAA Texas’ sponsorship agreement is for five years, through the 2014 race. IRVING’S ONLY PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY

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The Irving Police Athletic ships to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, North Little Rock, AR, May 5-9. A major part of his success can perience with international competi- League (IPAL) continues to produce later this year. George has been active with the be attributed to strong support by his tors. championship boxers with its most Following his success in the IPAL since 2003 when he was 11 parents and brother as well as his IPAL is available to boys and recent crowning jewel of a competi- Ohio tournament, George competed years old. Since that time he has ex- friends, coaches, and peers at the Irv- girls between the ages 8-18. The pri- tor. During the second week of Feb- in the 2010 Texas State Golden celled in his chosen sport of boxing ing PAL. George’s younger brother, mary activities sponsored by PAL are ruary, George Rincon (18) com- Gloves held March 3 - 6 in Fort and has earned several state, re- Alex, is also in the IPAL boxing pro- boxing, wrestling, basketball, and pleted a multi-fight open invitational Worth. He competed as the defend- gional, and national titles. He has not gram, and their father has been a soccer. The boxing and wrestling competition in Cincinnati, OH, at the ing champion in the light weight di- lost a bout in a local or state tourna- coach with the program for many programs run year round while the 2010 Under-19 National Champion- vision (141 lbs). George fought ev- ment in the last five years. In Octo- years. George says that one of his basketball and soccer programs are ship Tournament. ery night of the tournament, winning ber 2009 George placed 2nd in the goals is to be a participant in the seasonal. The Irving PAL building George won all his bouts and every match. He fought boxers from 2009 National PAL competition. In 2012 Olympics in London. He views (gym) is located at 1550 Rock Island earned the National Championship Austin, San Antonio, Rio Grand Val- January, he won the 2010 Dallas the upcoming tournament in Rd., Irving and is normally open title. That national title, and his skill, ley, and the Lubbock area. As the Golden Gloves in his weight/age Azerbaijan as a major step toward Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. qualifies him to represent USA Box- State Golden Glove Champion, category. his Olympic dreams by gaining ex- to 8 p.m. ing in international competition at George will advance to the National the 2010 Youth World Champion- Golden Gloves Championship in Sims selected for McDonalds All-American Girls West Team Odyssey Sims, senior at Coaches Association, and was fea- High School Basketball Games will MacArthur High School, has been tured on the cover of the December be played March 31 at the Value selected to participate in the 2010 2009 issue of ESPN’s RISE Maga- Center Arena in Columbus, Ohio. McDonald’s All-American High zine. She was named 2009-2010 UIL McDonalds All-American partici- School Basketball Games. District 7-5A Most Valuable Player pants represent the top 48 high Sims will attend a send-off cel- and has earned Texas Association of school basketball players in the na- ebration at 7 p.m. March 23 at the Basketball Coaches and Texas Girls tion and are selected from 2,150 McDonald’s located at 5722 West Coaches Association all-state recog- nominees. For more information Lovers Lane in Dallas. Selected to nitions. Sims has signed a national about the McDonalds All-American play on the Girls West Team, Sims letter of intent to attend Baylor Uni- games, access will be joined locally by two other versity and play basketball. www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com. George Rincon of the Irving Police Athletic League becomes a Texas high school seniors. Tiffany Moore, The McDonalds All-American State Golden Gloves champion. senior at Frisco High School, will also play on the Girls West Team. Selected to play on the Boys East Continuing Team is Perry Jones III, senior at Duncanville High School. Cathy Self-Morgan, girls’ basketball head The Tradition coach at Duncanville High School, & CREMATION SERVICES will serve as co-head coach the Girls “The Right Choice West Team. Elesha Walker, A preferred Ben F. Brown for Over 50 Years.” Duncanville junior-varsity girl’s bas- ketball coach and varsity assistant, LifeLegacy provider BROWN’S MEMORIAL will serve as Girls West assistant head coach. 403 South Britian Rd., FUNERAL HOME Sims was named 2010 State Irving TX 75060 Farm/WBCA High School Player of Church & Chapel Services the Year by the Women’s Basketball www.chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 Local, Out of Town Services & Burials Memorials Cremation OBITUARIES Memories Flowers GARLAND Funeral services will be held at 10 EARL Director in Charge CLINTON MILLER AM Saturday, March 13, 2010 at EDWARD WEST Gary Westerman Garland Clinton Miller, of Euless, Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Earl Edward West, of Irving, passed away Tuesday, March 9, Mr. Mark Roberts officiating. passed away Saturday, March 6, 972-254-4242 2010. He was born December 11, Graveside services will be held at 2010. He was born January 29, www.brownmem.com 1928 in Ector, Texas. Survivors 9:30 AM Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1925 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. include his wife Pat Miller of at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Graveside services were held at 11 Brown Family Owned and Operated. Euless; children Clint Miller and Mountain Creek Pkwy. in Dallas. AM Friday, March 12, 2010 at wife Anita of Allen, Lee Ann Perry DFW National Cemetery in Dal- and husband Hal of Mansfield, CHRIS las. Arrangements made by Rusty Miller and wife Melinda of S. DINOU Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. Euless, and Lisa Jan Crane and Chris S. Dinou, age 58, of Irving, husband Charles of Euless, grand- died Saturday, March 6, 2010 in LORENZO children Alicia Williamson and Frisco. He was born November 26, SALAZAR husband Lt. Tim, USN, Mark 1951 in Chicago, IL. Service was Lorenzo Salazar, of Irving, passed Miller and wife Meghan, Justin 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, away Friday, March 5, 2010. He Perry, Tyler Perry, Jeff Miller and 2010 at Donnelly’s Colonial Fu- was born September 5, 1924 in wife Courtney, Cliff Miller, Harley neral Home Chapel. Burial will be Alma, Michigan. The family re- Crane, Chloe Crane, and great at DFW National Cemetery at a ceived friends 6-7 PM Friday, grandchildren Mark Garrett later date. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. March 12, 2010 at Brown’s Me- Williamson, and Luke Williamson. on Tuesday. morial Funeral Home.

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Rambler Weekly Crossword ACROSS 126 Nakedness 14 Terbium (abbr.) 1 Constrictor snake 128 Prayer ending 15 Upper arm bracelet 4 Jabbers 129 Picnic visitor 16 Small Mediterranean boat 10 Jai alai 131 Enact 17 Revise 15 Wood chopper 133 Phoenix’s BB team 19 Bushes 18 Has 135 __ joe (tv cartoon) 22 Unguent 20 Herb 136 Surrender 24 Felt 21 Young pigeon 137 Sulk 27 German capital 22 Ill __ 139 Statue of Liberty locale 29 Beef dishes 23 Partial yawns 140 Music term meaning really loud 32 Platform 25 Lotion brand (abr.) 34 Window ledge 26 Relative 142 Asian nation 37 Bug 27 Deer 143 More confident 38 Ice cream spoon 28 What people do in their sleep 144 Aspen locale 41 Mythical deity 30 Christmas month 146 Frock 43 Accord 31 Fall back 148 Energy 45 Hypocritical 32 BB alternative 149 Retired persons association 46 Woven at home 33 Affirmative noises (abbr.) 47 Egypt kings 35 Deleware (abbr.) 150 Green seedless plant 48 Wormlike larva 36 Cubic centimeter 152 Tiny amounts 50 Gets bigger 37 3.26 light-years 153 Performing group 52 Station 39 Descend by repelling 154 Hole 57 Add 40 Berate (2 wds.) 155 Religious teacher 59 Start 42 Atomic number 157 Stave 60 Syrupy 44 Apply a varnish 159 Sign of the zodiac 62 Diner 45 Acid test 160 Mr. 63 Escaped 47 Personal computer (abbr.) 162 Act 65 3 feet 49 Thin 163 Sun’s name 66 Land worker 50 Washington (abbr.) 164 Certified public accountant 68 Harp 51 Not young 166 Compass point 69 Trademark symbol 53 Dekaliter (abbr.) 167 Neuter pronoun 74 Microgram 54 Santa’s laugh 168 Goddess 79 Good grief! 55 Laughter sound 170 Wing 81 Large Asian nation 56 X 171 We 84 Softness 57 Jaguar 172 Medicine 86 Wise man 58 Tub spread 173 Tin (abbr.) 87 Tails 60 Surface to air missile 174 New York (abbr.) 88 Walked 61 Dined 175 Proud 91 Portal 63 Sly 177 __evated railway 92 Acquaint 64 Tiny black seed 178 Spring 93 Floor covering 66 Confident 179 Of this 94 Sticky black substance 67 Factual 181 Covered 95 Grow older 69 Not as false 182 Loudness unit (abbr.) 96 Time zone 70 Has toed 184 Part abbr. 97 Annex 71 Aegis 186 “you’re getting on my __!” 98 Cubic centimeter 72 Pretentious 188 Responds 99 Styles 73 Not women’s 189 Least amount 100 Capital of South Korea 75 Tennessee (abbr.) 190 Jump 101 Like 76 Fathom 192 Wishes 104 Cashew 77 Musical production 194 Singing parts 107 Us 78 Spielberg’s alien 195 Pledge 108 Hubbub 80 Communication vitae (abr.) 196 Colored part of eye 109 Costa __ 82 German “Mrs.” 198 Prank 110 Prow 83 Lease 199 Gangly 111 __ up (hiding) 85 Decigram (abbr.) 200 Large eastern religion 112 Smooth 86 Male 201 Bustling 113 Cavity 89 Yang’s partner 203 Singing voice 114 Skinniness 90 Crafty 204 Bro.’s sibling 115 Timely manner 91 Dictionary (abbr.) 205 Bounded 116 Compose 94 Arctic climate 206 Abhor 117 Flightless birds 96 Hockey position 207 Still 118 BB player Kareem __ Jabar 98 Heart monitor DOWN 119 Thrust in fencing 100 Egg bacteria 1 Hirer 120 Not ins 102 Christian holy war campaign 2 Payable 121 Sarcastic 141 Fellowship 164 Tombs 184 Vial 103 Someone with no friends 3 Very soft fur 122 Clothing size 144 Bovines 165 Ripe 185 Trunk 105 Small spades 5 Lead (abbr.) 127 Past 145 City 168 Poetic “evening” 187 Strike hard 106 Pair 6 Grows acorns 129 In the air 146 Songs you sing alone 169 __ Nevada (mountain range) 188 Rodents 107 Naval unit 7 Secondhand 130 Raze (2 wds.) 147 State of being 172 Church officer 189 Brief 114 Project 8 Exhausted 131 Murderer who attacks by surprise 150 Woman’s title 176 Roman Catholic devotion 191 Pocket bread 116 Large Asian pheasant 9 Cut up 132 Little __ 151 Upside-down frown 178 Free 193 Scotsman 123 Newspaper statement of opin- 10 Sacred song 134 Coffee brand 152 Make available 180 Aptly 195 Container ions 11 Sugar substitute 136 Baseball player Ty 156 Pope’s country 181 Headquarters of British India 197 Pose 124 European grand duchy 12 Breathing need 138 Sobbed 158 Musical compositions 182 Gourmet chocolate brand 200 Honolulu locale 125 Panther 13 Grain 140 Deadly 161 Made a thunderous sound 183 Excessive 202 Blood factor The Irving Rambler972-870-1992 March 13, 2010 Page 15 CoSN recognizes leadership of Irving ISD Technology Team The Consortium for School increase opportunities for learning, dents. The district’s one-to-one weekly videos on the Web site and in an effort to promote dialogue Networking (CoSN) recently pre- facilitate dialogue between teach- program has been so successful local cable channel. and generate new, innovative sented its 2010 TEAM Award to ers, parents and the community, that the technology team has The team at Irving ISD also ideas. the Irving Independent School Dis- and actively share its best prac- hosted three national symposiums works closely with the local busi- In addition to recognizing the trict (ISD). Each year during its tices. aimed at sharing its best practices ness community to receive input Irving ISD, CoSN also presented annual conference, CoSN honors “The Irving ISD is one of the with educators across the country. on the design and implementation Honorable Mentions to two addi- a team of technology leaders in a most innovative, technologically- The Irving ISD team consistently of the technology program, includ- tional district technology teams U.S. K-12 school district for effec- advanced school districts in the receives invitations to share its ing from NEC, Microsoft, AT&T, that have successfully leveraged tively using technology to make an country, and CoSN welcomes this experience and expertise at educa- Verizon and Nokia. Members of technology to transform learning, impact and transform learning. opportunity to put a spotlight on tional conferences, and technology the community also serve on Irv- the Boulder Valley School District The Irving ISD technology the district’s many achievements,” leaders from other school districts ing ISD’s Long Range Technology in Boulder, CO and the New team was selected as this year’s said Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN. often visit Irving ISD schools to Planning Committee and its Dis- Canaan High School in New winner for its visionary leadership “From their early implementation tour their facilities and talk to edu- trict Improvement Committee, all Canaan, CT. in using technology to innovate, of a one-to-one technology pro- cators. gram to ensuring that teachers have “We are always happy to share FOR the training and tools needed to use our knowledge and experiences technology to transform the edu- with others in order to improve SALE cational experience, the Irving ISD teaching and learning for all stu- team is an exemplar for other dents,” said Alice Owen, Execu- school districts and is well-deserv- tive Director of Technology for IRVING LOTS ing of this honor.” Irving ISD. “Every day we strive FOR SALE The Irving ISD was an early to find new ways to use technol- adopter of one-to-one technology, ogy to help to make the teaching Oversized lots in quiet neighborhood. and for nearly a decade, the dis- and learning experience more ro- All incredible views of ranch & pond. Bring your builder or build to suit. trict has conducted a laptop pro- bust and collaborative. This goal 972-421-1900 or 972-841-9494 gram that has provided more than is not only important inside the 12,000 laptops to teachers and stu- classroom, but outside of it as well, which is why we have made so many efforts to open new channels of communication between par- ents, educators and the surround- ing community. We know that good communication with all stakeholders is central to our suc- cess.” Don’t just go to the movies GO HOLLYWOOD To help link parents and edu- cators, the technology team has es- tablished the ParentConnection portal, which allows parents to March 11 - 18 view students’ grades, attendance and other pertinent information. # GREEN ZONE R * OUR FAMILY 1:40 4:35 7:25 10:15 WEDDING PG13 Irving ISD also has an automated 12:25 2:55 5:20 7:45 10:10 phone system that sends parents REMEMBER ME PG13 messages from teachers and infor- 1:05 4:15 7:15 9:55 * SHE’S OUT OF mation about student attendance MY LEAGUE R THE CRAZIES R 1:15 4:20 7:20 9:50 and school and district-wide 1:50 4:45 7:10 9:50 events. Parents can also receive # ALICE IN updates by following Irving ISD SHUTTER ISLAND R WONDERLAND 2D PG on Twitter, through RSS feeds, e- 12:35 3:40 6:55 10:00 1:20 1:50 3:55 4:25 6:30 7:00 9:05 9:40 mails from the district listserv, and COP OUT R 1:45 4:40 7:15 9:45 VALENTINES DAY PG13 1:00 3:50 6:50 9:35 BROOKLYN’S FINEST R 12:50 4:00 7:05 10:05 PERCY JACKSON: What’s Happenin’ at the Y THE LIGHTNING THIEF PG MY NAME IS KHAN NR 1:25 4:10 6:45 9:25 2:30 6:00 9:30 --COMMUNITY EVENT: Join the IRVING FAMILY YMCA Saturday, March 26th for their Monthly Spice of Irving Event. Free Family Fun! * FULLY RESTRICTED # NO PASSES --SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION Begins Feb 13th: Baseball 3-14 - Soccer ages 3-14 - Girls Tickets on sale NOW! - Online or at the Theater Volleyball ages 5-17 Why wait in lines? PUCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com --AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: On-Site - Lively, Townley, Townsell, Lee, Good, Brown. Transportation available from other schools. Call for details. -- REGISTRATION FOR TEENS: After-School Programs. Program located at YMCA. Weekly SUDOKU Transportation provided from all middle schools. Call for details. -- ZUMBA WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: $4 member & $7 non-member. Nutrition Classes - Free to Members, Non-Members $10 (6 week course) -- EXCITING NEW PROGRAM!!! - PLAY & LEARN is a Free Program now offered at the Irving YMCA. Designed for parents, grandparents or caregivers and their children. (Birth to 6 yrs.) We invite you to come play, create, explore & learn together. Every Wednesday.

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Students in German classes at Nimitz High Singley Academy participated in the Texas As- School and the Student Council at Singley sociation of Student Council (TASC) District Academy were recognized in their respective 3 Conference in Mesquite March 6. For the state-level events. second consecutive year, the organization won Nimitz German students traveled to Aus- the sweepstakes award at the conference. In- tin Feb. 27. Placing in the top five among all cluded in sweepstakes consideration is docu- students at the competition were Parker Hillis, mentation related to the groups efforts in pride Sight Reading; and Carly Taylor, Mary and patriotism; energy and environment; drug, Schuessler, Mariah Barksdale, and Parker alcohol, safety and health; community service, Hillis, Vocal Group. and activities of an outstanding student coun- Placing in the top 10 were Jessica Alvarez cil. The Student Council will receive their and Carly Taylor, Culture; Parker Hillis, Vo- awards at TASC state convention in April. cabulary & Listening; and Jordan Shelton, Family Dining Mary Schuessler, Homestyle Cooking Bailey McMullen and All You Can Eat Food Robby Pacheco, Gin- Major, a 240-pound English Mastiff therapy dog, and handler Terri Bar After 5 p.m. gerbread House. Lite-eaters Selection James visit Maria Lopez’s third grade class at Thomas Haley Student Council Elementary School during Career Day March 4. members from “Where Irving Meets & Eats” City Council calls Charter Election to benefit from bonds for any pub- Early Voting Hours Continued from page 1 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor lic purpose. These public purposes April 26-May 1 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the Treasurer? may range from streets to fire sta- May 2 – 1 to 6 p.m. BREAKFAST For Take Out Call SPECIALS The charter as currently writ- tions to economic development May 3-4 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. LUNCH EVERY ten creates the position of treasurer projects. Issuance of bonds will DINNER (972) 253-7335 DAY! but gives few duties. This proposed still require approval by Irving Early Voting Locations Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. amendment would eliminate the voters. City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. treasurer position from the charter. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. The chief financial officer now Amendment No. 4 MacArthur Blvd. Serving Irving For Over 40 Years performs the most duties in regard Shall the cap on city employee re- Valley Ranch Library, 401 to the city’s finances. tirement contributions be removed Cimarron Trail Visit Our Other Locations at from the Charter of the City of Irv- Election Day voting on May Amendment No. 3 ing? 8 is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 5912 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX In regard to the power to issue This proposed amendment A list of locations is available at bonds and warrants, shall Section would remove the cap on the city’s www.cityofirving.org. The ballot Metro (817) 498-7079 1 of Article VII of the Charter of contributions to employee’s retire- language and explanation of each 310 Mitchell Rd., Mansfield, TX the City of Irving be amended to ment benefits such as pensions. of the four proposed amendments allow issuance for any public pur- The current cap prevents cost of is printed below and also is avail- Metro (817) 477-3383 pose, so long as not prohibited by living increases for retirees. City able at the City Secretary’s Office, IN GOD WE TRUST the general laws and Constitution employees have not been covered 825 W. Irving Blvd., at each pub- of the State of Texas? by Social Security since 1982. lic library and at This proposed amendment Early voting will take place at www.cityofirving.org. Call 972- would give the city the authority the following times and locations: 721-2493 for more information.