City, Federal Government Partner to Detain Criminal Illegals by Jess Paniszczyn for Other Charges and Were Found the City of Irving and the to Be Illegal Immigrants…

In this issue: the Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” May 31, 2007

Fire Page 2 THIS Movie Times Page 3 Budget for summer fun Assistant Chief of Obituaries Page 8, 9 Police Page 2 Page 2 Polices retires WEEK Puzzles Page 10 Page 6 City, federal government partner to detain criminal illegals By Jess Paniszczyn for other charges and were found The City of Irving and the to be illegal immigrants…. police department were recognized “In April, we began some dis- for their work with Immigration cussion with ICE about enhancing and Customs Enforcement (ICE) their program. ICE had some or- during a press conference hosted ganizational changes that didn’t in the Irving Criminal Justice Cen- allow them to send their agent to ter on May 29. our jail any longer. Out of that we “Starting back in July of 2006, created a program with our jailers we looked at opportunities to part- and jail staff with ICE. Every per- ner with Immigration and Customs son who comes through our jail Enforcement to enhance their abil- goes through a screening program. ity to take illegal aliens out of our Our staff identifies those persons community, especially those who who are likely candidates for ICE are committing criminal acts,” Irv- to interview. Once those persons ing Police Chief Larry Boyd said are identified, they are segregated during the press conference. and speak on the telephone with “Originally ICE sent one of an ICE agent, who will interview their agents to our jail up to five that person and determine their times a week. They would investi- residency status. gate all of the persons who were “If a person is determined to in our jail at that time to determine be an illegal immigrant, ICE will their residency status. That process immediately fax a detainer to us. involved them taking generally We will hold that person until ICE Some of Irving’s finest join city officials as Congressman Pete Sessions commends Chief Boyd, the around 50 persons per month out comes and gets them. Irving Police Department and the city in recognition of their pioneering work in creating a program of our jail who had been arrested See IMPROVED, Page 4 that works with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. TTeexasxas StateState FFoosballoosball ChampionshipsChampionships attractsattracts interinternationalnational competitorscompetitors By Jess Paniszczyn “We have been running this Tour. Players are earning points to- play at their own skill level and The number one and two highest One of the most intense an- tournament in Irving for the past wards trips to the World Champi- above. For instance, a new player rated America players, Billy nual sports events, the Texas State six years,” David Radack, tourna- onships. could choose to play against new Pappas of Lowell, MA, and Tony Foosball Championships, was ment co-director, said. “We have “The competition is open to players like themselves or choose Spredeman of Cudahy, WI, are played in the Holiday Inn Select nearly 300 players from all over the anyone. There are different skill to enter the events that the best here this weekend. over the Memorial Day weekend. world competing on 50 tables for level divisions, so competitors can players in the world compete in. See FOOSBALL, Page 4 Foosball professionals, interna- titles and $25,000 in prize money. tional competitors and enthusiasts This event is part of the Interna- battled each other for cash prizes. tional Table Soccer Federation IrIrvingving SchoolsSchools FFoundationoundation honorshonors FFelloellowsws The Irving Schools Founda- 21 new Fellows, which is the most families honored their relatives, tion (ISF) hosted its 2007 Fellows we have ever had. We told a brief and that was very touching. At the luncheon reception honoring 21 story about each of the honorees. I end of the ceremony, they were able Fellows as their names were in- thought it was nice during the cer- to choose where on the Perpetual scribed on the Perpetual Giving emony, when the donor was able Giving Tree sculpture they wanted Tree sculpture at the Administra- to hand the plaque to the honoree See FELLOWS, Page 6 tion Building on May 30. they were honoring today. Many Joy Apple, Debbie Burden, Connie Dunn, Four Seasons Resort The Irving Rambler and Club, Ruben Franco, Marty French, Maura Gast, Judy and P.O. Box 177731 Roger Hill, Sharon Isringhaus, Irving, TX 75017 Cheryl Jennings Helma Mazon, John Mazon, Nita Patrick, Wayne Pfaff, Almarie and J.W. Schepf, Patty and Charles Schmidt, Bar- bara and Brock Scott, Carla Smith, Thora Starke, Dr. Jason Watkins, and Carolyn Wilson were presented with engraved copper leaves, which they added to the Perpetual Giving Tree located in Irving Rambler $0.25 the Administration Building. “The annual Perpetual Giving Tree ceremony honors all of the Fellows,” Elizabeth Philipp, Irving Schools Foundation’s Executive Table after table of head to head competition heats-up as the 15th Director, said. “This year we have annual Texas State Foosball Championships begin. Page 2 May 31, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler POLICE & FIRE BRIEFS IrIrvingving CaresCares preparesprepares forfor heatheat Provided by Leigh Eitson customers per month when their SuspectSuspect arrestedarrested inin doubledouble homicidehomicide As the summer months ap- bills are higher than usual, or when Two sisters, Rubia and Sonia vidual, identified as Francisco Martinez is currently in the proach, many families struggle to an unexpected expense causes Guzman, were found brutally mur- Javier Martinez (25) was located Irving City Jail charged with Capi- afford their monthly electricity hardship. dered in their apartment in the and arrested without incident on tal Murder and he is being held on payments. Irving Cares has a part- Please refer any person in 2200 block of W. Rochelle Rd on charges not related to the murders. an I.C.E. Detainer (Immigration ner in TXU Energy through the need of TXU utility assistance to May 8. Detectives interviewed Martinez hold) as well. Energy Aid Program. Irving Cares, 972-721-9181 x During an intense and diffi- and the information he gave them, The investigation into this Donations to the Energy Aid 201. Eligibility requirements exist cult investigation, Irving Police combined with facts/information double homicide continues, there- Program can be made on the back and can be provided by case man- Detectives developed a specific gathered in the investigation, led fore, specific details of the case are of your TXU bill. Gifts from Irv- agement staff and volunteers. person of interest in the case. With to his being charged with Capital not currently being released. Inves- ing ZIP codes are forwarded to Irv- Residents should also consider the assistance of specialized units Murder in the deaths of the tigators stated that Martinez was ing Cares along with a corporate donating electric fans to Irving within the department, that indi- Guzman sisters. a former co-worker of one of the match from TXU Energy. This Cares. Clients have begun request- Guzman sisters and that he acted program gives Irving Cares the ing fans, and circulated air can alone in this crime. ability to provide financial assis- help keep utility bills lower over- Irving Fire Department tance for an average of 26 TXU all. Activity summary May 25-26 & 28-29, 2007 Irving Fire Department responded to 194 incidents. Budget for summer The Fire incidents Medical calls Provided by Jordan Gibennus summers also can get expensive 54 Miscellaneous Fire 24 Major Accidents School may be out for the trying to find day-to-day activities and Rescue Calls 42 Major Medical summer, but for many parents, the that keep children occupied. Trips 3 Structure Fires 13 Heart Attacks work has just begun. In addition to the movies, dollars for the ar- 1 Special Operations 20 Difficulty Breathing to the adjustment parents have to cade, swim toys and meals-on-the- 2 Vehicle Fires 23 Trauma Related make simply managing their time, run can turn into budget breakers 12 CPR Situations Comments: summer vacation also means fac- if you aren’t prepared. In fact, ing a greater challenge managing Money Management Internation- 05-25: Ambulances went into overload once. a new budget. al’s (MMI) 2005 summer spend- 05-29: The special ops was an elevator rescue at city hall. Most parents expect and are ing survey revealed that more than 05-30: A major accident at Story Rd and Irving Blvd. required the prepared for big summertime ex- a third of parents plan some type response of one engine, one truck, and four MICU’s. All four am- penses such as vacations, summer of summer activity for their chil- bulances transported patients to trauma centers. Francisco Javier Martinez camps and childcare. However, dren, and entertainment tops their lists. Fortunately, the experts at Consumer Credit Counseling Ser- vices of Greater Fort Worth, a division of MMI, have some great ideas to enjoy a fun and frugal WE HAVE MOVED! summer.

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Irving ISD is announcing test 11 – TAAS and TAKS math; July tion is available at dates for individuals no longer en- 12 – TAAS reading, TAKS sci- k12testing.tx.ncspearson.com/ rolled in a Texas public school and ence; and July 13 – TAKS social tx_oos.htm. who have not previously passed all studies. The designated test site for sections of the TAKS, TAAS or Registration packets for out- IISD is Irving High School, located TEAMS exit level tests but have of-school individuals are available at 900 N. O’Connor. All examin- met all other graduation require- at each high school, at the IISD ees must report to Irving High by ments. Administration Building, and at 8 a.m. on the appropriate exam These individuals may retake all regional education service cen- day. All examinees must show a the section(s) not mastered on the ters. Registration packets must be picture ID to be admitted to the following testing dates: July 10 – completed and received in Austin testing site. Family and friends gathered May 29 at Davis Elementary School TAAS writing, TAKS ELA; July by 5 p.m. June 8. Online registra- to celebrate a diversity of cultures. The event, called Celebra- tion of the Americas/Celebracion de las Americas, has been held COMMUNITY CALENDAR for the past four years. June 2 Water-Wise Garden at 214-641-1143 or visit June 5 Camp Airways for Asth- Tour - Residents interested in www.irvingartsdistrict.org matic Children - Camp Airways, learning about native plants and a free day camp for children with Xeriscape landscaping can partici- June 5 Mayor’s Human Rela- asthma, is scheduled for 8 a.m.-4 pate in Dallas Water Utilities’ 12th tions Council - Irving school su- p.m. at Barton Elementary School. Annual Water-Wise Garden Tour. perintendent Jack Singley will en- The camp, for ages 8-12, will teach The tour will take place from 9:30 gage the Mayor’s Human Relations children about managing their a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2. The tour bus Advisory Council in a dialogue on asthma in a fun environment. will depart at 9:30 a.m. from City bilingual education on at 4:30 in For more information and to Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Regis- the council chambers at the Civic register, call 1-800-422-9567. tration and a $20 refundable de- Center Complex. First-time campers will receive a posit is required. Call 972-721- The goal of the dialogue on T-shirt, fannie pack, peak flow 2345 for more information. Bilingual education is to shed light meter, and aerochamber. The event on an educational program that is is coordinated and sponsored by June 2 DFW Humane Society largely misunderstood as to its pur- Baylor Medical Center at Irving. Summer Garage Sale - 8 a.m.-3 pose, intent and accomplishments. *SHREK THE THIRD PG MR. BROOKS R 11:25PM 12:00PM 12:45PM 1:15PM 11:20AM 2:05PM 4:50PM 7:35PM p.m. 1611 W. Irving Blvd. All pro- The state requires that bilingual June 6 Babysitter Safety 1:45PM 2:30PM 3:15PM 3:45PM 10:20PM ceeds directly benefit the animals education be part of the curricu- Course - Baylor Medical Center 9 4:15PM 5:05PM 5:45PM 6:45PM 6:20PM 7:30PM 8:15PM 8:40PM KNOCKED UP R sheltered at the DFW Humane So- lum in a school where there are 20 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Irving is offering 9:00PM 9:45PM 10:25PM 12:25PM 3:50PM 7:25PM 10:10PM ciety. or more children in a grade that the Safe Sitter ® babysitting edu- #PIRATES 3 PG13 share a language other than En- cational course at Baylor Health 28 WEEKS LATER R 11:15AM 11:45PM 12:30PM 1:30PM June 2 Summer Reading Club glish. In the Irving school district, Center at Irving Coppell, 400 W 8:15PM 10:20PM 2:45PM 3:25PM 4:00PM 5:15PM - Summer Reading Club programs 36% of the children are classified LBJ Freeway. The class helps pre- 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:45PM 9:15PM BUG R 10:00PM 10:30PM are free and for all ages. Folder as limited English proficient. Irv- pare adolescents age 11-13 for the 11:40AM 2:10PM 4:30PM 7:05PM Craft Program from 10:00 a.m. – ing ISD is 65% Hispanic. responsibilities of babysitting by 9:25PM SPIDERMAN 3 PG13 6:00 p.m. at the Central, East The meeting is open to the teaching them how to handle cri- YEAR OF THE DOG PG13 11:30AM 12:15PM 12:45PM 2:00PM Branch and Southwest Branch. public and the public is invited to ses, how to keep their charges se- 11:50PM 2:15PM 4:40PM 7:10PM 2:30PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 9:30PM 4:55PM 5:25PM 6:45PM 7:15 PM listen to the dialogue. For more cure and how to nurture and guide 8:00PM 9:45PM 10:15PM June 4 Arts District Neighbor- information call Rene’ Castilla a young child. The cost for the one- hood - Lee Park Recreation Cen- 972-860-7864. day program is $40. Enrollment is Tickets on sale NOW! - Online or at the Theater ter at 7 p.m. Contact Jimmy Gaona limited. To register or for informa- Why wait in lines? PUCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com tion, call 1-800-4BAYLOR.

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2006 BUSINESS NEWSMAKERS www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” May 31, 2007 Pilot program for bin recycling begins in neighborhood

Working to expand participa- in an 18-gallon bin. The be able to set out their recyclables The goal is that having access to a If successful, the city will consider tion in the city’s curbside recycling Grauwyler Heights Neighborhood in either the city-provided blue re- recycling bin will remind residents expanding the current blue bag program, Solid Waste Services is Association has been selected as cycling bin or a blue recycling bag. to recycle to increase program par- recycling program to a “blended” conducting a three-month pilot the pilot study area. The program Each household within the study ticipation. Evaluation of the pro- program of 18-gallon bins and/or program of collecting recyclables will start June 8, and residents will area received a blue recycling bin. gram will take place in September. blue recycling bags. IISD Mentorship Municipal Court employees ImproImprovedved proceduresprocedures makmakee communitycommunity safersafer Diana Soto and David Galvan, Continued from page 1 and Equipment and Building “This has resulted in an en- up our community as a model for our community, we are going to cities on their chances to make sure Services employee Nella hanced operation that runs 24 other communities in the nation add that to what we provide in re- that their local communities effec- McCain served as judges in the hours a day, seven days a week. We for cooperation and working with gards to our officers. It is all about tively and properly have opportu- Irving Independent Studies have gone from about 50 persons the federal government resources protecting them, and making our nities to interact with the federal Mentorship Showcase at the per month being detained up to that we have,” Mayor Gears said. community safer…,” he said. government in this case federal law Academy of Irving on the around 100 persons per month. “We take crime seriously here Congressman Pete Sessions enforcement properly. The city of evening of May 2. This was a Just this weekend, Friday night in the city. I can guarantee you that presented Chief Boyd with a proc- Irving, Texas as a result of deci- community outreach program to through Sunday night, we through if you commit a crime in Irving you lamation in recognition of the po- sions made by the police depart- assist with judging end-of-year ICE detained 39 people…,” he are going to be caught. That is lice department’s pioneering work ment and city manager initiated student projects in the Irving said. what we do. We want to make our in creating a program that works this new plan and policy last Sep- school system. City employees Mayor Gears praised the po- neighborhoods safer, and we will with the federal government. tember. This came as a result of were encouraged to participate lice department for their efforts use every tool available to do that. “Today is an opportunity for some discussions and meetings I in this event to better relation- using federal resources to create a “When the federal govern- me to say, ‘Thank you very much had with the City of Irving who ships and mentor the youth of safer community. ment has a resource available that for your participation,’ to the men recognized that in order to deal our community. “I am proud to be able to hold helps us remove criminals from and women of the Irving Police De- effectively with the illegal alien partment who have not only made population that exists all across this transition successful to make North Texas that if they were ar- FFoosballoosball offersoffers plaplayyersers uniqueunique competitioncompetition sure that law abiding citizens of rested for some reason in Irving, Irving, Texas and all of North Texas that they could be dealt with Continued from page 1 ing to prevent the other player from football. But foosball is not as Texas stand an opportunity because effectively, efficiently and perhaps “Texans usually have solid achieving his goals physically demanding. As opposed of the great relationship you are more importantly lawfully. showings in competitive foosball. “The most alluring part about to the other bar sports, like darts building between the federal gov- “The federal government is We have won a number of the main foosball is the level of competition. and pool, it is very turn based. One ernment and local law enforcement under a huge demand as a result events over the years. It gives players the head to head person competes, then the next to make sure that those people who of the increased number of people “Foosball is very competitive, competition that is present in many person,” he said. might be criminals and certainly who are to deal with them by fol- because one player is actively try- other sports, like basketball and criminal aliens are identified, dealt lowing the law. The law as you properly with and then transferred know is being debated and dis- to federal authorities properly,” cussed at this time in Washington, Congressman Sessions said. DC. And perhaps there will be ECONOMIC “My role in this process is to changes that will be signed into make sure that people of the 32nd law. But before that happens, there Congressional District have an op- are cities just like Irving, Texas, DEVELOPMENT portunity to effectively know and not just in North Texas, but all understand not only the things we across this country, who are grap- are doing in Washington, DC, but pling with how they deal with the REPORT also those avenues as I work with immigration issue…,” he said.

Chris Mammen, President and offices with 1,200 sales associ- for its strong leadership in ethics third generation leader of 51-year ates. Coldwell Banker is a Gold- and compliance, advancement of old Mammen Glass & Mirror in level Economic Development In- industry discourse on social and South Irving, was recognized in vestor in the Irving Economic De- ethic issues, and positive engage- Washington, D.C. as the U.S. velopment Partnership. ment in the communities in which Chamber of Commerce’s South- it operates. west/South Central Region’s Irving-based MedBasics plans to Small Business of the Year. open its first non-Texas unit this Irving-based Knockouts Haircuts Mammen Glass & Mirror was summer. MedBasics provides for Men has reached the100th only one of seven companies na- routine medical services such as store milestone for the boxing- tionwide to be recognized at the physical exams and immuniza- themed hair salons that caters ex- U.S. Chamber’s Small Business tions inside drug and grocery clusively to men. Knockouts is one Summit. Joining Mammen at the stores. The first non-Texas clinic of the fastest growing franchise celebration was his wife, Jennifer, will be inside USA Drugs Store concepts and is now in the top 20 Chris Wallace, President/CEO of in Little Rock. Currently of all franchises nationwide. The the Greater Irving-Las Colinas MedBasics has clinics inside company has doubled its size Chamber, Denise Demonbreun, Minyard Food Stores in the since the beginning of 2007 and director of small business devel- Metroplex. will open a Las Colinas store this opment and Don Williams, direc- summer. tor of Heritage District redevelop- Caris Diagnostics, an Irving- ment. Mammen achieved this based leading provider of pathol- Baylor Medical Center at Irving honor based upon its growing fi- ogy services to outpatient GI phy- has been recognized by the Dal- nancial history, its pro-employee sicians, announced the launch of las Business Journal as one of the practices and benefits, its commu- its newest laboratory in Phoenix, 25 largest medical centers in the nity involvement, customer satis- AZ. Caris was formed in 2006 Metroplex. faction and the company’s plan- and provides world-class surgical ning and ability to overcome ob- pathology services to physicians The Thomas Group, located in Las stacles. who treat patients in an ambula- Colinas, has named Mark tory setting. Ozenick to the position of senior Sue Meyer has been named CEO vice president of private equity of Coldwell Banker Residential Ethisphere Magazine, a national business. Brokerage—Dallas Fort Worth re- publication dedicated to illumi- placing Clark Toole who is mov- nating the important correlation Irving’s new Community Oriented ing to become president of between ethics and profits, has Primary Care Clinic, 1800 N. Brit- Coldwell Banker’s Florida Opera- named Irving-based Fluor Corpo- ain Road, will hold its Grand tions. Ms. Meyer, who previously ration, a Fortune 500 company, as Opening and Ribbon Cutting Au- served as senior vice president and one of the world’s most ethical gust 29, 10:00 a.m. regional manager, will oversee 19 companies. Fluor was recognized The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 May 31, 2007 Page 5 Tan is no longer the beauty ideal Just in time for summer new ing — 53% of people surveyed be- attracted to someone who is tan. increase from a survey done in blocks 100% of UV rays and most survey results show that the appeal lieve they don’t look better with a Sixty-nine percent do not think a 2003. people do not apply it adequately of tanned skin may finally be wan- tan and 63% say they are not more tan makes them look slimmer. Women still do a much better or frequently enough. ”These findings are encourag- job than men when it comes to us- There seems to be similar con- ing,” Perry Robins, MD, President ing sunscreen. Forty-seven percent fusion about the protective ability SummerSummer bringsbrings anan oldold of The Skin Cancer Foundation, of men say they never wear sun- of clothing. Thirty-six percent of said. “Once people stop linking screen, compared to 34% of people think that clothing provides their self esteem to tanned skin, we women. the same level of protection as sun- will really begin making headway The survey also revealed that screen. A new academic review fafavorite;vorite; FFriedried PiesPies in the fight against skin cancer. For 74% of those who wear sunscreen from Switzerland shows that cloth- By Helen Widener that have existed for untold centu- now, there is still a lot of work to reapply at least every 4-6 hours or ing (hats, sunglasses and clothing With the summer comes coun- ries. There are rarely ever recipes be done since an alarming num- after swimming or sweating. While made from certain fabrics) may be try fairs and festivals on the old for Fried Pies in our early cook- ber of people never use sunscreen.” only 28% of people comply with the more effective method of pro- Courthouse Squares, especially in books. After all, everyone knew Forty percent of people re- the Foundation’s recommendation tection. However, it depends on the East Texas. One of the most ver- how to make them. vealed that they never use sun- to reapply sunscreen every two type of clothing. An untreated satile foods served are the delicious Some of my most cherished screen and only 11% use an SPF hours, at least people are reapply- white cotton T-shirt only provides little pies that we in the South re- memories of my mother were those 15 or higher daily. Forty-two per- ing once during the day. the equivalent of an SPF 5 to 7. fer to as Fried Pies. The pies are a from the kitchen. I watched her cent of people are still getting sun- A surprising 57% of women Darker more densely woven fab- circle of pastry filled with fruit; cooking for hours. She was an ex- burned at least once a year. A and 53% of men think they can rics provide a much higher SPF. apricot, apple, peach or other in- pert at the making of pies, any type person’s risk for melanoma (the spend more time in the sun if they For more sun safety informa- gredients such as chocolate and of pies. Perhaps, my favorites were most serious form of skin cancer) use sunscreen, but The Skin Can- tion, visit www.health.ivillage.com coconut. The pies are folded in half the fried pies. Always, it seemed doubles if he or she has had five cer Foundation advises against or www.skincancer.org. The survey and fried. Just delicious. as if the task was an effortless one. or more sunburns. this. Sunscreen does not allow you was conducted by GfK Roper Pub- Americans like to think that The small percentage of to spend hours in the sun without lic Affairs and Media for iVillage Persons wishing to send in Fried Pies are “American.” A little their favorite family recipes or people applying sunscreen daily is risking damage since no sunscreen in partnership with The Skin Can- research tells us that small past- have a special recipe request for surprising given that 58% of cer Foundation. ries filled with fruit were eaten by a lost recipe can contact the: Irv- people say they are concerned the ancient Egyptians. Meat pies ing Rambler: about skin cancer. These findings were also served and eaten in early [email protected] demonstrate a lack of understand- One Book, One Irving announced Colonial America. Some names for ing that everyday incidental sun At the Friends of the Irving program and corresponding events these little pies were Turnovers, Helen is the author of the exposure, like intermittent, intense Public Library annual meeting on will take place during Hispanic Irving Centennial Cookbook and Pocket Pastries or Pocketbook Pies. exposure (such as on beach vaca- May 22, Mayor Herbert Gears un- Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15. family histories and James Perhaps there were other names tions), seriously damages the skin Mackay a Man to Cherish 1761- veiled the book chosen for the up- The Friends of the Irving Public given for the pies but today’s little 1822, a historical narrative. over time. But, people are getting coming One Book, One Irving pro- Library are sponsoring appear- pies are certainly a take-off of those Email: [email protected]. better about using sunscreen when gram series: “The House on ances by Cisneros, who will be fea- outdoors- 59% of people use sun- Mango Street” by Sandra tured at a One Book program Fried Pies screen at least occasionally - a 20% Cisneros. The citywide reading launch on Sept. 17. In a saucepan with water the circle of pastry. Fold the pastry enough to cover the fruit, cook into a half-moon shape and with a some dried apples, apricots, or fork press around the cut edge. other dried fruit until the fruit is Handle with care, as not to break soft. Drain and sweeten to your the pie and fry or sauté the pastry taste and mash them together to in hot oil at a temperature of about make a thick fruit paste. 350°. Turn the pastry once to Use your favorite Puff Paste brown on each side. Serve topped recipe or one that has been pur- with a little powdered sugar or chased. Roll out the dough, about with a scoop of ice cream or just ¼ inch thick, and cut around a six by itself. inch saucer making a circle of Note: For a quick and easy pastry. On half of the dough put a fried pie use canned fruit, drained good spoonful of the fruit paste and mashed. Use the large canned leaving a good margin around the biscuits, separate and roll out into pastry. With a little water on your rounds. Brush with melted butter finger, dampen around the edge of and follow the directions above. Page 6 May 31, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Irving libraries offer summer reading club Set sail this summer with the manager at the Irving Central Li- pate in summer reading club each ties and prize levels are designed helps Texas youths sharpen their Irving Public Library’s summer brary, said. “Kids will love our pro- year. Kids who participate are rec- for teens and adults. literacy skills through recreational reading club, Sail Away with grams, which feature puppet ognized for the days they read for Sail Away with Books mirrors reading while promoting a better Books. The library will offer ac- shows, craft projects, hands-on sci- 20 minutes or longer. For every 10 statewide public library programs understanding of library resources. tivities to encourage reading and ence activities, circus parties, mu- days of reading, they will receive in concert with the Texas State Li- To learn more about the series lay the foundation for literacy, en- sicians, traveling zoos and a ‘Harry certificates, books and prizes. brary and Archives Commission’s and its events, visit abling children to excel in an in- Potter’ extravaganza.” Other summer reading club activi- Texas Reading Club. The effort www.irvinglibrary.org/src. creasingly competitive world. Summer reading club is an an- “Sail Away with Books will be nual, system-wide program series a wonderful opportunity for fami- that offers activities for all age Retirement of police administrator lies to read together for fun,” groups at every library location. Debbie Vaden, children’s services More than 6,000 residents partici- brings about numerous promotions Assistant Chief of Police Travis Hall (Badge #28) retired at the end of May after 38 years of service with the Irving Police De- partment. Family Dining Through Assistant Chief Homestyle Cooking Hall’s many years of dedicated ser- All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. vice, the Police Department has Lite-eaters Selection seen a myriad of progressive changes, many of which he had directly influenced as he worked “““WhereWhere IrvingIrving MeetsMeets && EatsEats””” his way thru the ranks and up the chain of command. Assistant Chief Hall will be missed as a leader, 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor mentor and friend. He was as- signed Badge #28, in 1969; Irving BREAKFAST For Take Out Call SPECIALS Police Department’s newest rookie LUNCH EVERY officer has just recently been as- DINNER DAY! signed Badge #1007. (972) 253-7335 There will be four promotions Following a distinguished 38-year career with the Irving Police Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the Police Department’s chain Department, Assistant Chief of Police Travis Hall (Badge #28) of command due to Assistant Chief recently retired. Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hall’s retirement. From Captain to Assistant Chief will be Steve tain; John Thorpe, from Sergeant from the rank Police Officer to Serving Irving For Over 35 Years Ramsey, from Lieutenant to Cap- to Lieutenant; Darren Steele and Sergeant; Matt Drumm. Visit Our Other Locations at 5912 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX Metro (817) 498-7079 FFelloellowsws supporsupportt IrIrvingving SchoolsSchools FFoundationoundation Continued from page 1 And our new location at to have their names permanently back to the community have been The reception also honored 310 Mitchell Rd., Mansfield, TX inscribed. really important to me,” Mrs. the Lauralee Hubbard Memorial “Fellows in the Irving Schools Dunn said. Scholarship, which was awarded Metro (817) 477-3383 Foundation represent is a $1,000 “Rallying parents together to in April for the first time at the IN GOD WE TRUST donation made in someone’s name. be part of the schools is very im- Breakfast with the Stars event. That $1,000 is never spent. It goes portant. That is part of the back- This scholarship was established into the general endowment. The bone, just like our wonderful teach- last year in memory of Lauralee interest earned off the general en- ers. Working toward a common Hubbard, mother of Irving Mayor dowment helps support the daily goal for the good of the students is Herbert Gears. operations of the foundation. In important,” she said. essence, it is supporting the per- STEAKSSTEAKS 22 UU petuity of the foundation. We want this foundation to continue on into the future. At this time, we have 972-252-1700972-252-1700 over 100 Fellows,” she said. Diana Pfaff, president of the Irving Schools Foundation, do- nated a Fellow in her father, Wayne WeWe DeliverDeliver Pfaff’s, name. “My Fellow means a continued contribution to the community and in particularly to the school NY STRIP SURF and the children,” new Fellow, Wayne Pfaff, said. “I feel extremely SPECIAL & TURF close to the Irving ISD, my wife was on the School Board for 12 SPECIAL years. I have been very close to the School Board and school activities 8 oz New York Strip w/ 8 oz Filet & 6 pcs. in Irving. It is a marvelous city. 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Dexter Richmond Kristal Juarez Juarez, a senior, competes Richmond, a sophomore, is on the Irving High Girls Track a member of the Nimitz Boys Team and recently won second Track Team and qualified for place at the state meet in the regional competition in four dif- Class 5A 400 meters event. Dur- ferent events, including the long ing the year, she ran a season- jump. He scored points at every best time of 56.36 seconds in the track meet except for one this 400 meters and anchored the re- season. Richmond, an honors lay team, which won fourth at student at Nimitz, is expected to state. Juarez is being recruited by be a leader on the 2008 team. the University of Houston, The Irving Children’s Chorus performed May 19 during the Sandy Lake Music Fun Fest, earning a Baylor and several other univer- First Division rating from all judges. The chorus, directed by Linda Hoffman of Stipes Elementary sities. School, is composed of students from 15 elementary schools. Baseball Player IISD awarded NimitzNimitz studentsstudents winwin atat editorialeditorial contestcontest Six Nimitz High School students tion and won $250. The other par- a state bar luncheon July 18 in advanced to the state level follow- ticipants were Tu Anh Dinh, Jackie Richardson. of the Year $2,000$2,000 lossloss ing district competition in the Estes, and Merhawi Hailemariam. Hatton Sumner Editorial Contest, This year’s participants were Advertise in sponsored by the Texas State Law asked their opinion on building a prevention grant Board. At the state level, Lisa wall between the U.S. and Mexico The Irving Rambler Xiong won second place and as well as their overall views on Call 214-675-6493 Irving ISD was awarded a $1,000, Marcos Vera took third immigration and legislation pro- We offer a variety of cost $2,000 loss prevention grant place and $750, and Maria posed by Congress. The Nimitz effective ways to reach your from the Texas Association of Sanchez received honorable men- student winners will be honored at customers School Boards’ Risk Manage- ment Fund. The grant will help implement loss prevention and safety initiatives to reduce the potential for property losses and on-the-job injuries and raise safety awareness. Irving High School senior Blake Accepting the grant on be- Beavan was named by Gatorade as half of IISD were Dr. Neil the 2006-2007 Texas Baseball Dugger, assistant superintendent Player of the Year. Beavan is ex- for personnel and administra- pected to be among the top players tion, and Judyann Robinson, the chosen in June’s Major League district’s risk manager. Baseball player draft. GoodGood StudentsStudents PPerformerform forfor ClubClub

First graders at Good Elementary School performed Gettin’ Down with Mama Goose during the May meeting of the Family Faculty Club. Students dressed up in character to sing and act out new ver- sions of well-known nursery rhymes. The production was a joint effort of the music, art and theatre arts classes. OBITUARIES www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” May 31, 2007

KEVIN SCOTT Ann Hines and husband William of Sherman, TX; sisters, Mildred Shine Preceded in death by parents, Ron Smithwick of Irving; grand- GARZA Irving; six grandchildren; ten great of Harker Heights, TX, Julie Travis Jewell Clark and Robert E. Lee Gar- daughter, Jane Worthen and husband, Kevin grandchildren; and three great-great of Lake Jackson, TX, Willie Barlow land; and sister, Nelwyn J. Allums, Jeff of Houston; great grandchildren, Scott Garza, of grandchildren. Visitation was Friday of Houston; brothers, Moody Rex all of Marshall. Larry is survived by Heather Neuenschwander of Port- Irving, passed at the funeral home. Service was May Cockerell of Pearland, TX, Wallace his partner and wife of 27 years, Ellen land, OR, Christopher Worthen and away May 26, 26 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Blair and wife Millie of Summerville, McKay Garland; sons, Bart Garland, Nicholas Worthen of Houston. 2007. He was Home Chapel. Interment followed at TX; grandchildren, Richard Hood, Stacy Garland and wife Michelle, Her parents; husband; grand- born Feb. 7, Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irv- Marcie Whitaker, Glenn Hood, Douglas McKay and wife Angela; daughter, Rhonda Neuenschwander; 1978 in Irving. ing. Rachel Johnson, Charles Reed, daughter, Dayna Cowley and hus- two brothers and one sister precede Survi- Audrey Reed; 5 great-grandchildren. band Nicholas; five wonderful grand- her in death. vors include his BRANDON LUKE Funeral Services were held on children: Jackson and Colton McKay Visitation was held at parents Joe and ANGUIANO May 23 at The First Baptist Church and Jaime, Kyle and Brooks Garland; Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Tommye Garza of Irving, brother Brandon Luke Anguiano, infant in Irving with the Reverends John and sister, Bobbie Sue Voight of Home in Celina on May 27. A Nick Garza of Irving and Fiancé son of Javier and Leaha Anguiano, Durham and Charles Grasty offici- Marshall. Graveside Service was held on May Nancy Hopkins of Irving. passed away on May 21, 2007 at ating. Interment was at Dallas/Fort Memorial Service was May 26 27 at Cottage Hill Cemetery with Funeral Mass was held May 30 Baylor Medical Center in Irving. Worth National Cemetery. Chism- at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Rev. Ron Hathcoat officiating. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Brandon is survived by his par- Smith Funeral Home handled the ar- Chapel. Memorial contributions may To convey condolences or to sign Msgr. Jerry Duesman presiding. In- ents Javier and Leaha Anguiano of rangements. be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis an online registry, please visit terment followed at Oak Grove Me- Grand Prairie; paternal grandparents, Foundation, 1332 N. Halsted Street, www.tjmfuneral.com. morial Gardens, Irving. The Rosary Francisco and Diana Anguiano of MARY ELIZABETH Suite. 201, Chicago, IL 60622. 312- was held May 29 at the funeral home. Arlington; maternal grandparents, VOIRIN 587-9272. ELIZABETH T. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Kenneth and Vickie Meriwether of Mary Elizabeth Voirin, of Merit, HUTCHINSON tions may be made to the Juvenile Grand Prairie; paternal great grand- TX, formerly of Irving passed away WILLIAM “BILL” Elizabeth T. Diabetes Association. mother, Maria Rodriguez of Dallas; on May 19, 2007. HARRIS Hutchinson, paternal great grandmother, Cenovia Mary was born on June 5, 1929 Will- passed away FRANCES “FRAN” Valadez of Mexico; maternal great in Wood County, TX to Charles and iam “Bill” Har- May 23, 2007. JUNE WOLFF grandparents, John and MaiDean Essie May (Brown) Rollins. Mrs. ris, age 65, a “Betty” Frances “Fran” June Wolff, 86, Meriwether of Nashville, TN. Nu- Voirin graduated from Miller Grove resident of Irv- was born Aug. passed away on May 23, 2007 in merous aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- High School. ing for 17 years, 6, 1926 in Wash- Dallas. ews, and cousins. She is survived by her husband died May 23, ington, DC. As She was born on Sep. 21, 1920 A graveside funeral service for of 44 years, Grady Voirin of Merit; 2007. the daughter of an army officer, she in Canaserga, NY to Sydney and Brandon was held May 26 at the Oak daughters, Mary Lois Baldwin of Born lived in several areas of the country, Alida Robinson. Fran was a longtime Grove Memorial Park Cemetery with Farmersville, TX, Mary Lee Brewer April 14, 1942 in but always considered Greensboro, resident of Irving until 1997 when Rev. David Fortenbury officiating. of Merit; sons, Richard Voirin of Clarksville, TX, he was vice-presi- NC to be her hometown. Betty at- she moved to Dallas to live with her Chism-Smith Funeral Home, Irving, Merit, Delmer Royce Swaney of dent of Apple Construction in Irving tended high school at the National son. She was a member of First Bap- is in charge of arrangements. Hayfield, KS, Randy Dale Swaney of for 15 years. Bill served on the city Cathedral in Washington, DC, and tist Church, Past President of the Irv- Wylie, TX, Robert C. Voirin of Merit; council in Coppell for 10 years and graduated from the University of ing Lady Lions Club where she had AUBREY FISHER sister, Ginger Scott of Dallas; brother, he was a member of Clarksville Bap- North Carolina Women’s College been a member for over 40 years. She Aubrey J.W. Rollins, Dallas; 11 grandchil- tist Church. He was an avid lover of with degrees in English and had worked in the medical billing Fisher of Irving dren; 9 great-grandchildren. horses and mules. History. After college, she moved field for over 40 years, retiring in passed away A graveside service was held on Preceded in death by his mother, to Tokyo, Japan, and worked for 2003 from Quest Laboratories whom May 27, 2007. May 21 at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- Fannie Bell Sinclaire, father, Ken- the Special Services branch of the she had worked with for 10 years. He was born dens in Irving with the Rev. David neth C. Harris and aunt, Ruby United States government, where she She was preceded in death by July 29, 1928 in Hawkins officiating. Chism-Smith Sinclaire, Bill is survived by his wife arranged recreational activities for her Husband, Quentin Wolff. Brown County, Funeral Home handled the arrange- of 17 years, Glenda Estes; daughter, the troops during the Korean War. She is survived by her Son, TX. ments. Molly Harris Sutton and husband She moved to Irving in 1954. Rhett Wolff of Dallas, brother and Survivors include his wife JScott of Decatur; granddaughters, Betty was a founding member of the sister-in-law: Milford and Thelma Catherine Fisher of Irving; daughters BRIAN WALTER Czar Skylar Sutton of Decatur and Irving Symphony League, a member Robinson of Lyons, NY. Pamela Williams of Irving, and ALLEN STYLES Sydney Kleinmam of Dallas; sister, of the Irving Heritage Society, Las The family received friends at Brenda Weaver of DeRidder, LA; sis- Brian Nina Smith of Fort Worth; and Colinas Country Club, and has ac- Calvary Funeral Home on Thursday ter Ann Williams of Tyler; and grand- Walter Allen brother, David Deviney of tively worked as an Irving real estate evening. Funeral services were held sons Aaron Weaver, Camron Styles, age 65, of Stephenville. agent for the past 30 years. on May 25 at First Baptist Church Marshall, and Zachary Weaver. Dallas formerly Visitation was Monday at the fu- She was Preceded in death by Chapel. Interment followed at Oak Graveside services were held of Irving passed neral home. Service was May 29 at her son David P. Hutchinson in Grove Memorial Gardens. Rev. John May 30 at Rock Church Cemetery, away on May 23, Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home 1974, and is survived by her son Durham officiating. Blanket, TX, with Rev. Donald Ray 2007. Chapel. Graveside service was Tues- William T. Hutchinson and his wife Caldwell officiating. He was day at New Haven Cemetery in Lyn of Houston. AGNES B. born Jan. 14, Dimple, TX. Memorial contributions A gravesite service will be held ACKER VERDIE LEE 1942 in Almonte Canada. Mr. Styles may be made to Clarksville Baptist at Oak Grove Cemetery on June 2 at Agnes GLENN had worked as a sales consultant in Church. 10:00 a.m. Memorial services will be B. Acker, age 88, Verdie Lee Glenn, age 83 of Irv- the office supply industry until his ill- held at a later day. In lieu of flowers; a resident of ing passed away peacefully with her ness forced him into retirement. MARY JUANITA the family requests that memorial Grand Prairie for family by her side on May 18, 2007. Survivors include one daughter, CALLAHAN the last 10 years, Verdie was born on Oct.20, Laura Styles of Dallas; one son, Mrs. Mary Juanita Callahan, FOR SALE formerly a life- 1923 in Eligia, TX to Henry and Arthur Martin Styles and wife Paula age 86 of Irving passed away on May long Irving resi- Flora (Nunnely) Cockerell. She mar- of Dallas; two granddaughters, 25 in Irving. One Cemetary Lot dent, died May ried the love of her life, William Cassey and Allison Styles, both of She was born on January 7, Oak Grove Memorial Park, Irving 23, 2007 at a Aubrey Glenn, on Aug. 29, 1945 in Oklahoma. 1921 in Celina, TX to Walter and Setion A, Lot 21, Block 5 Grand Prairie Houston. Mrs. Glenn was a member He was preceded in death by a Ruth (Huff) Greenwood. Juanita Current Memorial Park Price nursing center. son-in-law, Michael J. Bull, Jr. on of The First Baptist Church in Irv- married Charles Ray Callahan on $3,790 Born Oct. 19, 1918 in Electra, ing. Feb. 27, 2003. Sep. 16, 1939 in Celina and together TX to John Watson Meares and She is survived by her husband, A memorial service celebrating they had one daughter, Relda. She Our Price $2,500 Annie Gertrude Graves Meares, she William Glenn of Irving; daughters, Brian’s life was held May 30 at the worked as an Assembler with Texas ($1,290 savings) was preceded in death by her hus- Rachel Glenn of Irving, Sue Hood Chism-Smith Funeral Home with Instruments and was a member of the Call Winston Bell band Vivian Emit Acker and son Rev. David Fortenbury officiating. and husband Johnny of Willis, TX, First Baptist Church of Celina. 817.281.8031 or John Emit Acker. Mary McDermott and husband Brian was dearly loved by all Juanita is survived by her Survivors include her daughter, Ricky of Spring, TX, Janet Reed of who knew him and will be sorely daughter and son-in-law, Relda and 817.692.7853 missed by his family and friends.

LARRY E. GARLAND Larry E. Garland took his final breath on May 23, 2007 606 West Airport Freeway – Irving, Texas 75062 and is now at peace following (972) 579-1313 a long struggle with pulmonary www.donnellyscolonial.com fibrosis. He was born Aug. 21, 1943 in Marshall, TX. He retired from AT&T Serving Irving families since 1963 after 22 years of service. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 May 31, 2007 Page 9 OBITUARIES contributions may be made to the Francis Runnells of Hubbard, TX; to Larry Lavon Tooley and Mary Shelton, Jr. and wife Susie of Irving, held May 30 at the First United American Cancer Society, PO Box Rosie Tigue of Irving; Sheila Lynn Mize Tooley, he was a gradu- and Steven Shelton and wife Lena of Methodist Church with Rev. Mike 560089, Dallas, 75356. Lundgren of Euless; brother Buddy ate of Irving’s Nimitz High School. Arlington; step daughter, Sherry Blalock officiating. Brunson of Weatherford; sisters He received a Bachelor of Arts de- Showalter of Dallas; 4 step sons, Burial followed in the Oak MILDRED HEATH Johnnie Hunsell of Kosse; Jimmie gree in history from UT Arlington. Kenneth Showalter of Lancaster, TX, Grove Memorial Park Cemetery with PARKER Townsend of Missouri; Lillie Mae Brian married Teri Gregory on May Lewis Showalter and wife Lesa of Clayton Page, Eric Page, Sam Mildred Heath Parker, age 91, Blann of Marlin, TX; Vinnie Mayhall 1, 2003 in North Richland Hills. He Lancaster, Douglas Showalter and Shelton, Ryan Shelton, Chris of Lewisville, passed away peace- of Athens; 21 grandchildren; 36 was employed at Fidelity Invest- wife Cathy of Rowlett, TX, and Kurosky, and D.J. Showalter serving fully on May 28, 2007, surrounded great-grandchildren and 3 great-great ments in Westlake. Michael Showalter and wife Kim of as pallbearers. by loving family members. She was grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother Red Oak, TX; 14 grandchildren and Visitation was May 29 at the born July 16, 1915 in Lewisville to Funeral services were held June on Sep. 1, 1984 and his father on July 4 great grandchildren. Chism-Smith Funeral Home. Chism- John Crawford Heath and Ethel 1 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral 28, 1998, he is survived by his wife, Funeral Services for Joy Smith Funeral Home is in charge of Mitchell Heath, both also born in Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Teri; sister, Laura Raymond of West Showalter, age 68, of Irving were arrangements. Lewisville. Mildred married her high Robbins officiating. Interment fol- Hollywood, CA; brother, Brett Tooley school sweetheart Edward Alvin lowed at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- of Irving; grandmother, Deane Tooley Parker, who preceded her in death in dens. of Monrovia, CA; nephews, Dominic 1994. Raymond, Jake Raymond, and She was a member of First Bap- CONNIE FRANCES nephew on the way, Matthew Brian Grand Opening tist Church in Lewisville, Order of JENNINGS Tooley, due in July. Also survived by Eastern Star Lodge #777 in Irving, Connie several aunts, uncles and cousins. and a member of the UAW Retirees Frances Memorial Service 2:00 p.m., SUNSHINE STORAGES Local #848. Mildred was somewhat Jennings of Irv- June 2 at Donnelly’s Colonial Fu- an early pioneer of equal rights for ing passed away neral Home Chapel. Dr. Jim Gerlach women, having won in the late 60’s May 27, 2007. officiating. Memorial contributions a class-action lawsuit against her She was born may be made to the Brian Tooley employer requiring equal pay for May 27, 1961 in Memorial Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, Save women doing the same job as men. Robstown, TX or the American Cancer Society. She retired after 20 years with LTV to James and (Vought Corporation) and spent the Frances Hanna. RUBY FAYE SHAW 40% following years gardening, fishing at She is survived by her husband Ruby up to the Texas coast, and RV traveling of 24 years, Dr. Ricky Dewayne Faye Shaw lov- with husband Alvin. Jennings, and their children Brandy ing wife, mother A few of Mildred’s favorite Dawn Jennings, Ricky McCain and grand- NO Application things were: her grandchildren (and Jennings, James Kyle Jennings, and mother, born their children); all babies; any fam- Jaycie Lee Jennings, all of Irving; one January 4, 1928 ily gathering; playing “42”; the Texas sister, Sue Berry and husband Don passed away NO Deposit Rangers; and reading her Bible ev- of DeSoto; one nephew, Richard May 24, 2007. ery day. She was loved and will be Wayne Berry of Irving; one niece She is missed by her family and friends. Cheryl Grove of Euless. Other fam- preceded in death by her husband of Mildred is survived by her chil- ily includes father-in-law, Dewayne 60 years, Bob Shaw. Survived by son 972-259-3008 dren, Barbara Kirkland and husband Jennings and mother-in-law, Norma Dennis Shaw and grandchildren Lee Foy; Lynwood Parker and wife Jennings of Jal, NM, one sister-in- and Lindsey Shaw; brother Manuel Wanda; Patricia Straw and husband law, Rita Dawn Kopp and husband Griffey and sister-in-law Quanita; or Bill; and Beverly Hamilton and hus- Kevin Kopp of Grand Junction, CO; sister Fern Deeds and numerous band Monty; 10 grandchildren; 22 one niece Katherine Janelle Kopp nieces and nephews. great grandchildren; and 9 great- and one nephew, Nicholas Michael She loved life and did anything 214-718-5045 great grandchildren. Kopp. Her father preceded her in for anyone. She will be missed Funeral service was held June 1 death. greatly. at Mulkey-Mason Chapel in A Memorial Going Home Cel- Funeral services were held May At O’Connor & Union Bower Lewisville. Interment followed at ebration was held May 31 at South 30 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Old Hall Cemetery in Lewisville. MacArthur Church of Christ. A time interment at DFW National Cem- Reverend Truett King officiated the for viewing was held at Brown’s etery in Dallas. service. Music provided by Billy Memorial Funeral Home on May 30. Edwards, a family member. The fam- Memorial contributions may be CARL ODIS ily requests memorial contributions made to The Hope Center in care of WAYNE DORRIES The DFW Humane Society be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hos- South MacArthur Church of Christ Carl Odis Wayne Dorries, age pital, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, at 1401 S. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, 81, of Irving went to be with the Lord Texas, 75219. 75060. on May 25, 2007. Animals Presently Residing He was born on June 22, 1925 NATALIE NICHOLS BRIAN TOOLEY in Denison, TX to Luther and Willie Bella & Bosley Snoopy Natalie Nichols passed away Brian Dorries. Carl married Joan Blair on Breed Breed March 28, 2007 at her home in Irv- Tooley, age 30, a July 7, 1945 in Oklahoma. He was a Basset Hounds Dalmatian Mix ing. She was born on March 23, 1923 resident of North veteran of the United States Navy Sex Sex in Odds, TX. She was a member of Richland Hills serving during WWII. Male / Neutered Female General Baptist Church. for 5 years, for- Carl is preceded in death by his Weight Weight about 45 lbs. about 10 lbs. Preceded in death by husband merly of Irving parents, three brothers and a son, each. Age Ed Nichols and children Carl, Rob- for 25 years, died Carl Wayne Dorries who served in Age Comments: Bella about 2- 3 months Comments: ert and Jo Ann; she is survived by May 27, 2007 at the USMC and lost his life while 2 and 3 years and Bosley are Color Snoopy is very sons Winford Herring of Kosse, TX; his home. serving his country in Vietnam. Color looking for a home White with Black sweet and playful. Bob Lanier of Irving; daughters Born April 14, 1977 in Dallas Survivors include, wife Joan Tri together if possible. Reason for She loves every- Reason for They are both Surrender one! Dorries of Irving; son, Rev. Joe P. Surrender housebroken, good Found as a stray. Dorries and wife Cynthia of New Child has with kids and other Summerfield, TX; sister, LaVada allergies pets. ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition Hartline and husband William Bill of Denison; grandson, Joshua Wayne “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” Dorries of New Summerfield, TX. Funeral Services were held at Church & Chapel Ser- the Fairview Cemetery Chapel in Holly Dixie Denison with interment following at vices Breed Breed Fairview Cemetery. Chism-Smith Himalayn Domestic Long Local, Out of Town Funeral Home handled the arrange- Sex Hair ments. Female / Spayed Sex Services Weight Female / Spayed JOY SHOWALTER about 9 lbs. Weight & Burials Age about 5 lbs. Mrs. Showalter passed away Memorials 2 years Comments: Age Comments: Dixie May 25 after a sudden illness. Color Holly is very about 5-6 months is very sweet and Cremation She was born Aug. 28, 1938 in Seal Point sweet. She was Color playful. She is Austin, TX to L.O. and Effie Ander- Reason for brought in with Kit Dilute Calico good with other Memories Flowers son Walker, but was adopted at an Surrender Kat and they Reason for cats. would love to be Surrender early age by William Bruce Thomas Family member allergic adopted together if Found as a stray. Mrs. Showalter married Don possible 972-254-4242 Showalter on Feb. 7, 1974 in Irving. [email protected] He survives. She was co-owner of Ben F. Texas Truck Sales which she and her The DFW Humane Society husband owned and operated. 1611 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75061 BROWN’S MEMORIAL Other survivors include her FUNERAL HOME mother, Effie Thomas of Arlington; daughter, June Page and husband, 972-253-3333 Brown Family Owned and Operated. Kevin of Arlington; 2 sons, Stuart Page 10 May 31, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Games and Puzzles

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