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In addition to Expo at LaCima from 11:30 am to 1 the grand opening of the West Irving Anderson-Clive of the Dallas Opera at the marathon, which begins at 7:45 pm. June 17 at 8pm Aquatic Center, 3701 Conflans Road. 2 p.m. at the Central Library, 801 W. a.m., there will also be a 10K starting Dallas Symphony - The Dallas A dedication ceremony is set for 10 Irving Blvd. For more information, at 8 a.m. and Military Mile Fun Run June 16 from noon to 1pm Symphony presents Tony Award a.m. The $4.5 million facility offers please call (972) 721-2606. at 7:30 a.m. A post- race party is Volunteer Training - The Visiting winner Idina Menzel, live in concert more than 10,000 square feet of planned with food, drink and live Nurse Association’s Eldercare for one night only at the Morton H. water attractions, four lap lanes with June 12 at 2:30pm music. For more information, go Friends program is looking for Meyerson Symphony Center, at 8:00 wheelchair accessible entrance ramps Whirled on a String - Let Yo-Yo to www.dallasathletesracing.com, volunteers in Dallas County to visit p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $80. For and other unique amenities such as World Champion Spinner, Valerie e-mail [email protected]. the homebound elderly and provide more information, call 214.692.0203 a rock climbing wall that extends Oliver take you around the world assistance with shopping, escorted or visit DallasSymphony.com. 8 feet above the water. Call (972) with spins and tricks at 2:30 p.m. June 13 transportation, errands, and other 721-2501. at the Central Library, 801 W. Public Servants Day activities. Volunteer training will be June 18 from 11am to 3pm Irving Blvd. Whrirled on a String First United Methodist Church, held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Visiting Reunion - June 12 from 10am to 5pm is part of the Summer Reading Club 211 W. Third would like to invite Nurse Association’s headquarters, the classes of 1942, 1943, and 1944. Quilt Show - The Irving Quilt program series. For more Summer all in the community to our Public Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Center, While we still can, and as long as Guild’s “East Meets West” quilt show Reading Club activities visit www. Servant Sunday at 9:45am. We will located at 1440 W. Mockingbird we can, let’s continue our annual at Holy Family of Nazareth Parish, cityofirving.org/library. be honoring those men & women who Lane in Dallas. Vo l u n t e e r luncheons. Bring relatives or friends 2323 Cheyenne St. from 10 a.m. to are in the Police & Fire Departments training can also be scheduled by who may enjoy it. 5 p.m. $7 at the door. June 13 at 7:45am plus City Council. appointment. There is no cost to 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Golden Half Marathon - Military men and attend a volunteer training class, Corral, 1701 North Belt Line, Irving. June 12 at 2 m women wounded in combat will soon June 15 from 8:30am to 3:30pm but registration is requested. Contact You will pay for your own meal, plus Irving Chautauqua - Spend get a helping hand from local runners Free Well-Child and Immunization Nancy Jellinek, VNA a 15% gratuity. Clinic - Baylor Medical Center at Eldercare Friends manager, at Irving is sponsoring a well child and Police summer programs immunization clinic along with the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services and Northgate available for children United Methodist Church, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Northgate Continued from page 1 end August 6. United Methodist Church, 3700 W. for every child in attendance. There For information regarding The Northgate Dr. in Irving. Well-child will also be various prizes donated Summer Hoops program, contact exams for children ages birth to four by local retailers. Only a limited Sgt. Richie Miller at 972.721.2544, years-old and immunizations for number of participants will be able or e-mail rmiller@cityofirving. children ages birth to 18 years-old, to attend each camp. org will be provided from 8:30 a.m. There will be five “camps” For information regarding The to 10:30 a.m. Immunizations only, with the first beginning July 6 and Summer Kicks program, contact will be given from 1 p.m. to 3:30 ending July 9. The remaining four Sgt. Joe Palomar at 972.721.2545 p.m. Immunization records must be camps will run for five days each or e-mail jpalomar@cityofirving. provided for each child. For more beginning July 12. The programs org information call 972-579-4095. Put a Paw print in your heart and a best friend at home! The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!!

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The 10 at 1:30 a.m. Officers noticed the 06-04-10 at 10:40 p.m. A male when a blue vehicle pulled in front of supermarket provided a good vehicle driver was arrested and the other two suspect vehicle near Belt Line Rd. entered the Shell gas station in the them. The passenger got out pointing description along with a license plate. released at the scene. The vehicle was & Conflans. An inquiry revealed 1900 block of E Grauwyler, displayed a handgun at them and demanded the The vehicle was stopped a short a Carrollton stolen. that the vehicle was reported stolen a black and brown automatic handgun woman’s purse. The suspect took the time later and the driver arrested for from Ft. Worth on 06-02-10. Squads and demanded cash. The clerk did not purse, got into the car, and left last Aggravated Robbery and transported Burglary of Habitation / Arrests: were coordinated and officers tried give the robber anything. The suspect seen east bound on Willow Creek to jail. 06-08-10 at 11:40 a.m. Officers to stop the vehicle. The suspect left the gas station got into a black were dispatched to the 3100 block of fled in the vehicle east on SH 183. pick-up and left north bound on the Occupied Stolen Vehicle (Outside Occupied Stolen Vehicle (Outside Roanoke in reference to a residential The supervisor was able to deploy street formerly known as Tucasa. Agency): 06-05-10 at 2:45 a.m. Agency): 06-05-10 at 11:40 p.m. burglary. A witness saw the two spikes at O’Connor Rd successfully. Officers saw a red VW Beetle Officers were alerted to the stolen suspects leaving the location carrying The suspect vehicle continued into Aggravated Robbery (Individual): traveling at a high rate of speed East vehicle by the Automatic License the complainant’s property. Officers Dallas before 06-05-10 at 11:01 p.m. A man and his Bound on Airport Freeway. They Plate Reader as being a tan Toyota located the suspects and arrested them girlfriend were sitting in the parking stopped the vehicle at the Sterling Camry. The vehicle was located without incident. The complainant’s Hotel Airport Freeway @ Regal Row at Grauwyler and O’Connor. The property was recovered. Dallas where the driver surrendered Professor wins a CLIO without incident. He was transported Irving resident Dr. Robert public relations in health care. to jail. The vehicle was a Dallas Irving Fire Department Bucholz, professor of orthopaedic Dr. Bucholz, 2004-05 president stolen. Activity summary: June 3 - 9, 2010 surgery at UT Southwestern of the American Academy of Irving Fire Department responded to 392 incidents. Aggravated Robbery (Business): Medical Center, was recently Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), 06-05-10 at 10:04 p.m. A male Medical calls named co-winner of a CLIO silver co-conceived and co-directed The Fire incidents suspect entered Terrys Supermarket, 103 Miscellaneous Fire 23 Major Accidents medal, which recognizes excellence the academy’s 75th anniversary displayed a silver handgun and took and Rescue Calls 107 Major Medical in strategic communication and project, which included a scholarly a bank bag containing a large sum of 6 Structure Fires 31 Heart Attacks history textbook, a coffee table cash. The suspect ran to the parking 1 Special Operations 49 Difficulty Breathing 42 Trauma Related book, a video, a permanent lot where he entered a waiting 6 Vehicle Fires 24 CPR Situations exhibit, and other educational vehicle and left the scene West materials detailing the history of the orthopaedic specialty in general and the AAOS specifically. 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FOR SALE Hot Wheels Collection- Treasure Hunts, Final Runs and many other series 972-438-4522 The Irving Rambler 972-870-1992 June 12, 2010 Page 5 Recent grad to gain lots of work experience Michelle Attah of Irving, a Job Program doing a different job Attah was highly involved as an technology blog, Careerwaymark. together what turned out to be a May graduate of Texas A&M every week was “made for me.” undergraduate at Texas A&M, com, Attah said she was trying to put winning application. University, has been selected as Aiken’s charitable donations have holding leadership positions in herself in the mindset of a recruiter She attributes her success in one of three participants in the been covered in national and Maggies, an organization for when she stumbled upon a write- the competition to the strength first semester of the One-Week Job international media. He conceived women in leadership, participating up of Sean Aiken’s experience. of the Aggie Network and the Program created by author Sean the program as a way to help others in Fish Camp, MSC Town Hall, Attah researched Aiken’s story leverage of social networking sites Aiken based on his experience find their passion in life and to CARPOOL, the Conference extensively during the winter such as TexAgs and Facebook. of working 52 jobs in a year and discuss and share about that process on Student Government break, but forgot about it upon As a program participant, Attah donating his earnings to charity. with others. Associations, the Abbott Family returning for her final semester of will blog regularly at the One- Attah, a Barnes and Noble In an application and voting Leadership Conference and classes at Texas A&M. Week Job Program site and do Scholar who graduated with a process that ended May 31, Attah Freshman Leaders in Progress. Remembering Aiken’s story regular photo/video updates. Bachelor of Science degree in received 3,319 votes, the most Looking through posts at Scott one day, she returned to the One- For more information on the psychology, says the One-Week votes for any of the seven finalists. Williamson’s recruitment Week Job Program site and put program, visit www.oneweekjob. com/program/. ATTENTION IRVING Green Party ballot access BUSINESS OWNERS LOCAL community representatives and business owners are considering forming a business alliance. The purpose of petition qualifies in Texas the business alliance is to educate the public and governmental The Secretary of State due to the restrictions and high state convention entities on the importance of supporting the LOCAL economy, approved the Green Party as a costs. Under those rules, Texas the LOCAL businesses and the LOCAL community. While qualified political party in the state According to Richard Winger never had more than six parties of Texas on June 8. of Ballot Access News, before on the ballot in the entire history many cities and businesses look to the federal government to Texans are eager to have more 1967, Texas election laws did of government-printed ballots. solve their problems, a voluntary organization of individuals choices and more voices on the not require a new party, or any The Green Party will nominate and businesses that band together to promote the commercial, ballot this November as evidenced party, to submit any petition at statewide candidates at its state financial, economic, and civic interests of a community can by the approximately 93,000 all. They only had to hold county convention June 12, in San have a positive effect on the LOCAL community. signatures the Green Party gathered conventions in 20 counties and a Antonio. The plan is to form a business alliance that can work in 75 days and turned in on May to revitalize our local communities through public affairs 24; more than double the amount projects, legislative activities, and economic, community, and required for ballot access. human resource development. Business alliances often focus Based on feedback received New Patient Special on increasing business and job opportunities by expanding from petitioners, about one in Initial Exam Cleaning existing local businesses and attracting new local businesses. three persons asked was eligible By attracting and keeping money within a community, local and willing to sign, and on & Necessary X-Rays $49.00 New Patients Only businesses add to the tax base, create a thriving economic average one of the remaining two Without Dental Insurance climate, and generate new jobs. More jobs, in turn, lead to was ineligible. Primary voters Excludes Gum Disease Seniors take 15% off fewer crime problems and an improved quality of life for the regularly voiced their anger about any other dental service entire community. being ineligible to sign, because they had exercised their right Currently the business alliance is in the development Byron L. Mitchell, DDS stages and there is no staffing. Please email your contact to vote in the March Primaries. Cosmetic & General Dentistry information to [email protected] to find out when the This is the first time in 8 years that next organizational meeting will occur. the Green Party has been successful in achieving ballot status in Texas 972-717-1100 Page 6 June 12, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Public invited to vote for winner of contest Big Lots is reaching out to help schools in need of financial one $10,000 grand prize and 45 Irving William L. Cabell Elementary the public to determine the 46 support across America. $2,000 first prizes. Brandenburg Elementary School School – Dallas winners in their Lots2Give video Big Lots asked participating The following eight schools – Irving Alex W. Spence Middle Learning contest by voting online for their schools to submit a short video are all vying for a chance to win Keyes Elementary School – Center - Dallas favorite video. The contest is part and brief essay explaining why a share of the $100,000 in cash Irving Reinhardt Elementary School – of the third annual Lots2Give their school is in need of financial prizes: R. L. Turner High School – Dallas program launched by Big Lots to support. The cash awards include Jack E. Singley Academy – Carrollton L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary School – Dallas “Big Lots is excited to extend Youngsters have fun putting the day away a helping hand to schools in need of financial support in the communities we serve,” said CEO Steve Fishman. “We invite the public to join us in selecting the winners of our Lots2Give video contest and contributing to an important cause.” From June 7 through July 5, the public can vote for their favorite Lots2Give video up to three times a day by visiting www. lots2give.com. Those votes will determine the schools that will share $100,000 in cash prizes. Along with the Lots2Give video contest, participating schools will be the recipients of an in-store donation program. Now through July 5, customers can help selected schools by donating $1 or $5 at participating Big Lots stores. One hundred percent of donations will go to participating schools. Reviving the annual Putt, Chip and Drive contest, the First Tee of Dallas welcomes young golfers to an afternoon of skills challenges and fun at LB Houston Golf Course on June 5. Poochfest welcomes all breeds Continued from page 1 Residential & Commercial Real Estate the participants. Best Costume: good to see that people love dogs “Today was all about the 1st place - Riley, with owner Ray Buying, Selling or Relocating call... as much as they love children. It pooches. Animals are a great, fun, Fiesser BILL WREN is so nice to come out, relax and part of our lives. It is wonderful to 2nd place - Quincy, with owner Broker/Associate enjoy a breeze on this hot day,” take a day out and celebrate them Camille Colbert Ms. Mitchell said. for all they do to make us happy. Serving Irving since 1966 Pat Davenport, a Recreation “It was wonderful to meet Best Talent: (469) 951-1435 Specialist for the City of Irving, some breeds I didn’t know existed. 1st place - Molly MaCree and had the extraordinary experience Like the blue lacy dog, a type owner Gail Briggs (972) 601-7841 nd Each office is independently owned and operated. of seeing eye to eye with some of of hound that is the state dog 2 place - Santos, and owner of Texas. I met my first Great Sheryl Skinner Pyrenees, which is a very huge CLUBS breed. He was shoulder high to Best Mutt: me, but they were beautiful. It is 1st place - Sadie and owner Linda Buttons & Bows Irving Noonday Lions Yellow Rose AMBUCS interesting to see tiny, tiny dogs Carter Square & Round Dance Club 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at Noon Wednesday’s at 6:00pm and big, huge dogs. 2nd place - Sophie and owner Ann 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm New Panda Café IHOP Restaurant- Beltline Rd. “We had a great time, and we Gillespie Senter Park East West Hwy 183 at Story 1801 N. Beltline Rd. will do it again next year,” Ms. 228 Chamberlain Davenport said. Best Look-Alike: Irving Sunrise Rotary st VFW Post 2494 IRVING The following pets and their 1 place - Biscuit, owners name Circle 1 - Square & Round Dance Thursday at 7 am Post Meeting – 1st Thursday at 7pm owners were recognized during unavailable Club Las Colinas Country Club Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd Wed at 7pm Poochfest’s contests. 2nd place - Shakota and owner 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm 4400 N. O”Connor Rd. Men’s Auxiliary – 4th Wed at 7pm Barbara Garrett Senter Park East Junior Girls – 2nd Sunday at 12:30pm 228 Chamberlain Las Colinas Rotary 3375 Belt Line Rd Family Dining Noon, Tuesdays Just South of Shady Grove Homestyle Cooking Evening Lions Club La CIMA Club All You Can Eat Food 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm 5215 N O Connor Blvd Community Christian Church Widowed Persons Service Bar After 5 p.m. 2301 Texas Drive Saturday Singles Lunch Bunch Saturday Morning 8:30am Lite-eaters Selection 1st & 3rd Saturdays IHOP Restaurant-Beltline Irving AMBUCS 972-254-3525 1801 N. Beltline Rd. Thursday at 11:30am “Where Irving Meets & Eats” New Panda Cafe TOPS TX #58, Irving West Hwy 183 service rd. Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Bridge Christian Fellowship Church 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor Irving Garden & Arts 1126 Hilltop Drive 2nd Thursday, 10am BREAKFAST SPECIALS Next meeting March 11th For Take Out Call LUNCH EVERY Irving Garden & Arts Building Organizations are required to re-submit their information on a DINNER DAY! 906 S. Senter 972.445.0049 monthly basis to insure that the Irving Rambler will have accurate infor- (972) 253-7335 mation. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Irving Shrine Club Listings are limited to the Organization’s name, meeting location and Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2nd Thursday at 6:30pm time. If an organization wishes to have more information than the free IHOP Restaurant- Beltline Rd. listing offers, we will continue to offer other advertising opportunities. Serving Irving For Over 40 Years 1801 N. Beltline Rd. 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109 S. Main Street, North Texas Commission Irving, Tx 75060 972-259-1123 BUFFET LUNCH AND SALAD BAR selects new president and CEO HOMEMADE SOUPS In the Bistro - Jackson will be the first female the leading advocate for the North The North Texas Commission, Monday thru Friday 11 am – 2 pm President and CEO of the nearly Texas region. a regional organization made up of Pricing from $6.95 - $9.95 public and private sector leaders, 40-year-old regional organization. “The North Texas Commission higher education institutions and “Mabrie brings a wealth has long been the convener for For coupons visit nonprofit organizations, announced of knowledge in municipal our business community, the www.gloryhousecatering.com Mabrie Jackson will serve as the government and corporate municipalities, chambers of Commission’s president and CEO engagement to the Commission, commerce and other nonprofit effective July 9. Dan S. Petty, the and she will be instrumental in organizations for issues facing WORSHIP organization’s president and CEO guiding the completion of the North North Texas,” said Jackson. “Now for the past 17 years, transitions Texas Commission’s strategic more than ever, the NTC is poised Presbyterian USA United Methodist into a consultant role through the planning,” said NTC Chairwoman to influence key decisions within 2011 North Texas Super Bowl Wendy Lopez, vice president of the region. I am thrilled to join an St. Stephen’s First United Methodist Church 211 W. Third St., Irving 75060 XLV. URS Corporation. “We are excited organization with a strong history Presbyterian Church (in the historic/downtown part of Irving) Jackson comes to the NTC that Mabrie has agreed to lead and a promising future.” 1621 W. Grauwyler Road, Irving, 75061 Established in 1971, the North 972-259-8744 WORSHIP: 10:30 a.m. in Sanctuary & with a varied background that the organization and, in turn, the 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Texas Commission is a unique email: [email protected] includes public service through region.” website: www.ststephensirving.org TOGETHER in Christ, where generations regional non-profit consortium a seat on the Plano City Council, In her role as President and Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. worship, play, & pray together. roles with Fortune 500 companies CEO, Jackson will be tasked with of businesses, cities, counties, Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 972.253.3531 chambers of commerce, economic www.fumcirving.org and, most recently, serving as the finalizing the NTC’s strategic Woodhaven development entities and higher interim President and CEO of the planning efforts to make the Presbyterian Church Plano Chamber of Commerce. organization more focused to be education institutions in the North 3650 North O’Connor Road Kirkwood United Texas region. Irving, Texas 75062 Methodist Church www.woodhavenpres.org 2232 W. 5th, Irving, TX 75060 Rev. Michael L. Thompson 972-254-4191 Vent-A-Hood announces North Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Servicio de Inspiracion 9:00a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45a.m. 972.541.0747 www.kirkwoodumcirving.org Texas scholarship recipients Preschool & Parents Day Out Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Northgate United Vent-A-Hood recently owns Vent-A-Hood. “These are at Collin College “He is not here: for He is risen, as He said.” Matthew 28:6 Methodist Church announced the recipients of extraordinary, deserving students - Morgan Hinkle of Mesquite, a 3700 W. Northgate, Irving, TX 75062 its 2010 – 2011 Vent-A-Hood who represent tomorrow’s junior at the University of North Bible Church (972)-252-8519 Scholarship Fund. The 12 students leaders.” Texas Living Word Global Church Easter Sunrise 6:45 a.m. are graduates of North Texas high The 2010 – 2011 Vent-A-Hood - Lauren Jacobs of Dallas, a junior at 1917 Rindie St., Irving, 75060 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. schools, and each received a one- Scholarship recipients include: the University of Texas at Austin 972-259-2181 Worship Services 8:15 and 10:45 year scholarship in the amount of - Rebecca Renteria of Irving, a - Denise Mata of Garland, a student Sunday10:30am Wed7:00 pm www.northgateumc.info $2,000. recent high school graduate at El Centro College Church Of Scientology Of the 12 students, nine of the - Juan Pineda of Dallas, a recent - Nikita Petz of Wylie, a senior at Oak Haven recipients have family members high school graduate the University of Texas at Dallas Church Of Scientology Dallas United Methodist Church employed at Vent-A-Hood. - Lauren Ausama of Plano, a senior - Lucero Serrano of McKinney, a SUNDAY SERVICE at 11am 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 “Vent-A-Hood is honored at Xavier University of Louisiana student at Collin College 451 Decker Dr., Irving TX 75062 972.438.1431 to assist North Texas students in - Tory Barringer of Fort Worth, a - Katelyn Seloff of Carrollton, a (214)524-5300 www.oakhavenumc.org Sunday School 9:45 a.m. pursuing their educational goals,” senior at the University of Texas student at Texas A&M University All Denominations are welcome! Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. said Blake Woodall, general partner at Arlington - Caitlin Steffens of Princeton, a and member of the family that - Brian Butler of Wylie, a student student at Texas Tech University KIB partners with Playtri to make triathlon a green event

For the second year in a row, Colinas, including three throughout the events, and had an Keep Irving Beautiful partnered races in Lake Carolyn and a vendor informational booth at the expo. with PlayTri, Inc., to make their expo on Saturday. “We are grateful that there are Triathlon weekend a green event. The triathlon was held on groups like PlayTri who not only The festivities began on Sunday morning, with over choose to bring their events to Saturday morning with the Kids’ 800 athletes participating in the Irving, but also want to make them Triathlon, held at Lively Pointe swimming, bicycling and running. as clean and green as possible,” Recreation Center. The remaining KIB provided recycling stations said KIB Event Coordinator Kaye events were held at the Marriott Las and volunteers to monitor them Whitehead. “This is our second year to work with Staci Brode and the PlayTri staff, and we hope to continue this partnership for years to come. We’d also like to thank our MacArthur volunteers as well as the Irving Teen Court workers who helped make this event a success.” “A Matter of Life and Death” Exploring practical, legal, and spiritual issues related to death and dying Hope Fellowship Saturday, June 19 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm A Friendly Biker Church Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Parish Hall At the Pigeon Hole 214-432-1599 132 W. Irving Blvd 2700 Warren Circle Irving, TX 75060 Irving 75062 Services To register or for more information Pastor Dennis King Saturday 6:oopm phone or email the church office Leader of the Pack Sunday 8:45am & 10:45am 972-255-4171 www.hopeirving.org [email protected] Page 8 June 12, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Resident moves on through cross stitch art In May, family and friends Baylor Medical Center at Irving to Mrs. Medina’s life also was years to complete this cross stitched recent death. Patients and visitors held a prayer dedication service honor the life of Judy E. Medina, a honored by the donation of a artwork, which her husband Roland may enjoy viewing this artwork at the Irving Cancer Center inside 14-year ovarian cancer survivor. framed counted cross stitch replica Medina donated to the Irving during the Irving Cancer Center’s of a Thomas Kinkade painting. Healthcare Foundation after her weekday business hours. Mrs. Medina worked more than two Short walk through long journey KAAM 770 introduced a new, discusses all aspects of cancer and said Al Bruno, Co-Host and Cancer local talk program on May 14, gives listeners the opportunity to Survivor. “Because I took that short “Cancer Update – A Short Walk call-in with their questions. Dr. walk for a long journey, I am a Through a Long Journey.” This Birenbaum addresses the basics walking testimony.” unique talk program airs on 770AM of cancer, care giving, treatment “KAAM 770 is excited to every Friday from 2 – 3pm. options and how to proactively bring this very special and unique During this interactive hour, power through cancer. program to the airwaves,” said Don Dennis Birenbaum, M.D., founder “This show is for those cancer Crawford Jr., President of DJR and Medical Director of Texas patients and their families who Broadcasting. “We believe there Admiring her art, John Drake, president of Irving Healthcare Hematology/Oncology Centers, think that all hope is lost, it’s not,” is nothing like this program in the Foundation and Roland Medina stand beside Judy’s creation. entire nation.” OBITUARIES Lo u i s e B. Employed as a Hearing Officer for avid bible reader. He was preceded Ri c k y on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Oak Ar c h i bal d more than 30 years for Blue Cross/ in death by his parents Joe and Ly nn Fr a z i e r Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. L o u i s e B . Blue Shield, she retired in 1999. Eva Smith Cooper, 4 sisters, 2 Ricky Lynn Arrangements made by Brown’s Archibald, age Nancy was a member of the Irving brothers, and wife Addie Ruth F r a z i e r , Memorial Funeral Home. 86, of Irving, TX, Heritage Senior Citizens Center Hall Cooper. Survivors include o f I r v i n g , passed away on and the StarTrekkers Walking his daughters Patricia Allen, Janice passed away Iv an J. Club of Irving. Preceded in death Caldwell, and Connie White; son Thursday, June Sunday, May Ni c o d e m u s 3, 2010. She by her husband, she is survived by Timothy Cooper; sister Imogene 30, 2010. He was born December I v a n J . was born on her daughters, Cindy Schmittauer Buse; brother William Cooper; 13, 1987 in Dallas. Survivors Nicodemus, a August 12, 1923 of Cincinnati, Ohio and Kelly 10 grandchildren; and 10 great include his son Kayden Michael resident of Irving in Dallas, TX Wilson of Lewisville, Texas; son, grandchildren and 1 great great Rae Frazier of Irving; parents s i n c e 1 9 6 6 , to Joseph and May Belle Bryant. Chad Seymour of Seville, Ohio; grandchild. Funeral services were Mike and Dovie Sorrell of Irving; passed away on Louise retired from Rockwell step-daughter, Janet Arnold of St. held at 10 AM Saturday, June 5, father Lawrence Leroy Frazier Tuesday, June International in 1982 after 29 Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel of Winnsboro; brother Lawrence 8, 2010 at his years of service. Survivors include, Jennifer Lob, Kyle Seymour, Ryan with Mr. Tim Lewis officiating. Frazier of Irving; sister Starlene home. Born May daughter, Cynthia Brown of Irving; Schmittauer, Adam Schmittauer, Interment followed at Oak Grove Frazier of Irving; grandparents 26, 1925 in Albion, Indiana to Ivan sister Julia M. Bush and husband Ashley Schmittauer and Jonathan Memorial Gardens. Richard and Joanne Brower of Edward and Josephine Nicodemus, W. L. of Weatherford. Graveside Wilson; great grandchildren, Alvord, Texas, and Larry and he was raised in Elkhart, Indiana services were held Monday, June KyleeAnn, Aiden and Payton; Ro b e r t Dal e Roseanna Frazier of Terrell; cousin where he attended public schools, brothers, Ted Gangluff and Gary 7th at Grove Hill Cemetery in Fi t z s i m m o n s Dakota Brower of Irving; and graduating in 1943. Entering the Dallas, TX. Arrangements were Gangluff, both of Sandusky, Ohio. Robert Dale Fitzsimmons, Sr, age Shane Kinnamon of Irving. Funeral U.S. Navy, he finished World made by Chism-Smith Funeral Private family services will be held. 79, of Irving, Texas, passed away services were held Monday, June 7, War II as a Torpedo man in the Home & Cremation Service. Memorial contributions may be on Thursday, May 27, 2010. He 2010. Interment followed at Laurel submarine service. He was awarded made to the SPCA, Make A Wish was born on September 5, 1930 in Land Memorial Park in Dallas. The the Submarine Combat Pin and Foundation or the donor’s favorite Nan c y Le e Cherokee, OK to Samuel and Grace family received friends Sunday was a member of the “Mighty charity. at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Gangl u f f Ar n o l d Fitzsimmons. Robert married Mine Dodgers” who penetrated Nancy Lee Gangluff Arnold, age Dorothy Ellen Gilger on July 7, Home. the heavily mined Sea of Japan J.C. Co o p e r 70, resident of Irving, Texas for 35 1951 in Ridgelind, SC. He joined in 1945 aboard the USS Sea Dog. J.C. Cooper, of years, died Monday, June 7, 2010 the Army in 1950 Da i s y Ma e Ga r r i s After marrying Marilyn Miller in Irving, passed at Baylor Medical Center at Irving. where he was stationed in Georgia, Daisy Mae Garris, 80, of Grand 1946, he graduated with a B.S. in away June 3, A former resident of Lima, Ohio, New Jersey, Alaska, Hawaii and El Prairie, formerly of Wills Point, chemical engineering from Tri- 2010. He was Nancy was born April 24, 1940 in Paso and went on to retire after 20 died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at State College in Angola, Indiana. born July 2, 1925 Chatfield, Ohio to the late Clayton years of service. Robert loved to Arlington Memorial Hospital Ivan began work with American in Johntown, Doyle Gangluff and Marie Alice learn and attended Dallas Baptist in Arlington. She was born on Marietta Corp. in 1949 and spent Te x a s . H e Homier Gangluff. She grew up University and El Centro. Robert March 9, 1930 in Ravia Johnston, three years in Sao Paulo, Brazil served in the and graduated from Sandusky High and Dorothy owned Punch and Oklahoma to Hatie and William C. 1960 to 1963. After returning to the N a v y a s a School. She was a member of the Judy Day School for over 30 Hurst. She and Carl Garris were U.S., he was employed by Standard Seaman First Class. J.C. retired Zion Lutheran Church in Sandusky. years and were members of married on July 12, 1946. Daisy T Chemical Co. as a Plant Manager from the Irving Independent School On April 19, 1968, she married Oak View Baptist Church since Mae was a homemaker, loving wife, then Vice-President of Research District. He was a hard worker and James Edward Arnold in Lima. October 2000. Survivors include, mother and grandmother. She was and Development, retiring in 1982. wife Dorothy Fitzsimmons; a very talented woman who loved He was a member of Submarine daughter, Cathy Williams and to make a multitude of things such Veterans of World War II, Continuing husband Kenny; sons, Robert as hats, dolls, blankets, and more. Submarine Veterans, Inc., Sons of Fitzsimmons, Jr. and wife Eileen, Daisy Mae was preceded in death American Revolution, Region V.P. Bill Fitzsimmons; sister, Katherine by her husband Carl and loving National Paint and Coatings Assoc., The Tradition Puffinbarger; grandchildren, Dustin, son, Shorty Garris. Her survivors NRA and National Genealogical Alina, Derek, Shannon; great- include her daughters Pat Speir and Society. As family historian, he “The Right Choice grandchildren, Tristan, Kaylee, Marilyn Lewis; loving daughter-in- published two books tracing the Jeshurun, Huy and Ethen. Funeral Nicodemus family genealogy from Ben F. Brown for Over 50 Years.” law Linda Garris; her son Carl M. Services were held Saturday, May Garris; and multiple grandchildren, 1590 Germany to the present. He is 29 at Chism-Smith Funeral Home great grandchildren, and great survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, BROWN’S MEMORIAL Chapel. Interment followed at great grandchildren. Graveside Ivan Forrest Nicodemus and wife DFW National Cemetery. services were held at 10:00 AM Anna; daughter Elaine Chaney and FUNERAL HOME IRVING’S ONLY PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY Church & Chapel Services Local, Out of Town Services & Burials Memorials Cremation Memories Flowers

Director in Charge Gary Westerman 1413 E. Irving Blvd. 972-254-4242 Irving, TX. 75060 www.brownmem.com (972) 579-1844 Serenity Niche Columnbarium Brown Family Owned and Operated. “Proudly Serving Irving And Surrounding Communities Since 1933” The Irving Rambler 972-870-1992 June 12, 2010 Page 9 Barbara Bush and Ranchview receive IB Authorization The Carrollton-Farmers The Middle Years Programme to complete schoolwork. What sets apart the Middle Years a second language, sustained and Branch Independent School District serves students at Barbara Bush “The staffs at Barbara Bush Programme is the philosophy and continuous over the five years of (C-FB ISD) is proud to announce Middle School and Ranchview and Ranchview are using IB to help the framework of presenting the the program. that Barbara Bush Middle School High School in grades six through students become well rounded, curriculum. - Students complete a minimum and have ten. At Ranchview High School, a confident, independent, life-long “Teachers utilize active of 50 hours in a technology which received authorization through Diploma Program for high school learners with the awareness that learner-centered approaches which promotes the design cycle. the International Baccalaureate students in grades 11 and 12 is other cultures are part of their focus on questioning, critical Organization (IB) as a Middle offered. lives and differences only mean thinking and problem solving to For more information about IB Years Programme school. T h e M i d d l e Y e a r s a better understanding of their involve learners so they can better programs, visit www.ibo.org. C-FB ISD, now, is one of the Programme place in the world,” said Mavon understand curriculum,” said Ms. 146 elite districts and schools in the Over the last three years, Wall, IB coordinator at Barbara Wall. world that offer an IB continuum Barbara Bush Middle School and Bush. “In an increasingly global The Middle Years Programme from kindergarten through twelfth Ranchview High School have marketplace, the internationally also includes: grade. There are only 17 schools traveled a journey to become part minded can have the edge. These in North America that can claim of the International Baccalaureate students develop problem solving - Problem and project based this special distinction. C-FB ISD community. Although, the Middle and critical thinking skills that help learning is used to promote is the second public school district Years Programme is in its infancy at them be part of a world community understanding. in North Texas to offer the IB Barbara Bush and Ranchview High which believes in understanding - Collaborative and cooperative continuum through all grades. School, IB is already having an through education.” learning helps students achieve a In C-FB ISD, a Primary important impact on the campuses. The IB program curriculum common academic goal. 972-254-9445 Years Programme is offered for Students are showing a willingness itself is no different than any other - All students participate in elementary students in kindergarten to participate in community service in C-FB ISD. All schools must through fifth grades at Las Colinas as they begin to view their school teach the required state mandated Elementary and Good Elementary. as a community and not just a place essential knowledge and skills.

OBITUARIES & Cr e m a t i o n Se r v i c e s husband Stephen; grandchildren Mi c h a e l of Euless, Cory and Rhonda L. Brian Nicodemus and wife Cindy, Ro h r ba c k Woods of Richland Hills, and Joel A preferred Jeffrey Nicodemus and wife Michael Rohrback, age 63, of Irving, and Stephanie Woods of Bedford, LifeLegacy provider Elizabeth, Victor Chaney and wife TX passed away Wednesday, June and 12 grand children, 1 niece and Sarah, and Elizabeth Chaney; great 2, 2010. He was born December 4 nephews and their children. He 403 South Britain Rd., grandchildren, Cate, Russell, Grace, was loved by hundreds and will be 1, 1946 to Bennie and Martha Irving TX 75060 and Claire Nicodemus and Stephen Rohrback. He will be truly missed. missed by all. Chaney. Friends were received by Arrangements were made by www.chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 the family at Donnelly’s Colonial Chism-Smith Funeral Home and Ma r y Ann Funeral Home 6-8 p.m. Friday. Cremation Service. Lan k f o r d Graveside service to be 11:00 Mary Ann Lankford, 57, of Keene, a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010 at St e v e n Be nn e t t formerly of Irving, died Sat, June Parker Cemetery, Colleyville, Va r na d o 5, 2010 in Ft. Worth. She was born TX. Memorial contributions can January 2, 1953. Service was 10 be made to Irving Healthcare Steven Bennett Varnado, 55, of Mabank, formerly of Irving, died a.m. Tues, June 8 at Donnelly’s Foundation at Baylor Medical Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Center at Irving. Saturday, June 5, 2010 at a Tyler hospital. He was born April 5, Burial followed at Oak Grove 1955 in Dallas. Visitation was Memorial Gardens in Irving. Ph i ll i p Tuesday at Donnelly’s Colonial Ra y Pe t t y Funeral Home. Service was 11a.m. Be t t y Phillip Ray Petty, of Irving, passed Wednesday, June 9 at Dallas-Fort Od e ll Mi ll e r away June 7, 2010. He was born Worth National Cemetery. Betty Odell Miller, 72, of Irving August 20, 1951 in Gilmer, TX. for 33 years, died Thursday, June He owned and operated Artron E. Ro nal d 3, 2010 at her home. She was born C. S. and was a member of South 606 West Airport Freeway Ka y Wo o d s October 3, 1937 in Chickasha, MacArthur Church of Christ. Oklahoma. Visitation was Sunday, Phillip’s life was filled with love, Ronald Kay Woods, age 73, of Irving, Texas 75062 Irving, TX passed away Thursday, June 6 at Donnelly’s Colonial laughter and adventure. His quiet Funeral Home. A graveside service strength touched all who knew June 3, 2010. Ronald was born August 5, 1936 in Winterset, IA to was 11 a.m. Monday, June 7 at him. He is survived by wife Teri Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha. Petty of Irving; son Jeff Grey of Leon and Ruth Woods. He served in Arlington; daughter Kim Grey the US Air Force from 1954 until he (972) 579-1313 of Irving; daughter Tara Lopez was honorably discharged in 1960. Ba r ba r a and husband Vince of McKinney; His main occupations between then Be nn e t t son Zachary Petty of Irving and and retirement were Barbering and Barbara Bennett, 79, of Irving, www.donnellyscolonial.com sister Carol Beene and husband Air Conditioning. He was a devout passed away peacefully Saturday, James of Nacogdoches. Funeral member of Shady Grove Church in June 5, 2010. She was born services were held at 10 AM Grand Prairie since December of November 15, 1930 in Galesburg, Thursday, June 10, 2010 at South 1974. Ronald is preceded in death IL. Visitation was Tuesday at Serving Irving families MacArthur Church of Christ in by his parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home. Irving. Graveside services were and 1 daughter. Survived by wife Service was Wednesday, June 9 at since 1963 held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Beverly (Gayle) Woods 1 daughter: 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church- Pritchett, Texas. Arrangements Rhonda K. Woods of Irving, 4 Irving. Burial was at Oak Grove by Brown’s Memorial Funeral sons: Scott and Rose Woods of Memorial Gardens. Home. Irving, Spencer and Sherri Woods Chapel of Roses Funeral Home Owned & Operated by the Chism & Crouch Families 972-554-1031 1225 E. Irving Blvd. 75060 www.ChapelofRosesfh.com Directors: Offering: Charlotte Chism Waldrum Traditional Funeral Services Harrell Chism Cremation Tommy Conrad Military Services ACCEPTING ALL Pre-Need Funerals Page 10 June 12, 2010 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Use precautions when digging or working around gas lines By Jess Paniszczyn digging, even in your own into anything. There is no cost measures to get the fire out as Last week proved to be backyard, you should be to the resident. soon as possible. a dangerous one for people aware that what lies beneath “You don’t want to “Once the valve is closed, working around natural gas may just kill you or at least do anything to damage the the distance from the valve to pipelines. cause a lot of headache and integrity of the pipe line. You the damaged pipe will still be Monday afternoon perhaps property damage. need to be very careful when packed with gas. So the fire workers digging near “Whenever you are you are digging. If you are in will continue to burn until all Cleburne struck a natural around natural gas there are the vicinity of the line, you that gas is evacuated from the gas pipeline causing an certain safety precautions you need to hand dig, so you aren’t line,” she said. explosion that killed should take,” said Mary Jean using a lot of pressure that “ P e o p l e s h o u l d b e one person and injured Moloney, Manager of Public might damage a line.” respectful of the product. It several others. The next Affairs for Atmos Energy. If you do damage a line, is a wonderful product to heat day, a bulldozer struck a “Call before you dig. That report it immediately. our homes, heat our water and pipeline near Darrouzett is a requirement even for “When you realize you allow us to cook. We need to in the Texas Panhandle residential customers who are have damaged a pipe, if you be respectful of its properties and ignited another blast going to be planning, putting in don’t have our number handy, and be safe around it.” causing more injuries. fences or any type of digging. call 911. They know how to By law, all accidents Pipelines, electrical Call at least two working days get a hold of us. involving natural gas must be lines, phone lines, cable before you plan to dig. It is an reported to the Texas Railroad lines, as well as pipes easy number, 811. “If you ever smell gas, Commission. carrying water and sewage “All the utilities will mark you need to call and report “Excavation related crisscross the state below their lines, the gas, the electric, that to us, so we can come out, damages account for 76 the soil. Before you start the telephone, so you don’t cut investigate, and make sure it’s percent of all Texas pipeline safe,” she said. accidents,” said media The explosions last week relations person, Ramona Nye involved large pipes being on behalf of the Texas Railroad damaged, not the smaller Commission. “Corrosion versions near homes. accounts for another 12 “The lines involved percent, and operator error in those fires were big and material failure account transmission lines. They are for the remaining 12 percent of very large in size and carry Texas’ pipeline accidents. a large volume under a lot of “In 2009, 9,660 incidents pressure. For example, the one of third-party excavation that was up in the Panhandle damage (or digging into was a 36 inch gas line. That’s pipelines) were reported to the real big. Commission, which is down “ T h e o n e s i n o u r from the 12,843 incidents neighborhoods are a lot reported to the Commission smaller. In neighborhood in 2008. The vast majority of areas, the largest gas line these incidents are minor and you will find normally is do not cause injuries. six inches. The ones that go “However, there were up to people’s homes are three fatalities; and 15 injuries usually three quarter inch to in 2009.” two inches, and they have Under Texas law, anyone much lower pressure,” Ms. who is planning to dig from Moloney said. contractors to homeowners, Safety equipment and are required to call 811 at personnel with specialized least 48 hours before digging training are needed to put to have underground natural out the fires and limit the gas pipelines as well as other damage. underground utilities (sewer, “There are valves in the electric, etc.) marked. pipeline where they can shut Not calling 811 before the gas off and keep the flow digging or incorrectly from going. There are teams marked pipelines, can result of very skilled people who in fines of up to $10,000 are familiar with working per day per violation. In with the hazards and the safety addition, the Commission may assess an enhanced violation of up to $25,000. In calendar year 2009, the Commission collected more than $1 million in penalties for excavation damages. “Third-party damage is a problem nationwide, not just in Texas. To give you an idea of how much construction is taking place in Texas, 1.8 million calls were made to the One Call Center in 2008, and 1.7 million calls were made in 2009. The Commission’s and operator’s education activities as well as the Commission’s active enforcement of penalties for violations have helped decrease the number of these incidents.” The total cost of property damage from damaged natural gas lines is captured in 2 categories: Downtime Cost for an Excavator or Repair/Restoration Cost for an Operator. D o w n t i m e C o s t f o r Excavators: 1131 reports listed damage in the amounts of $1-$500 798 reports listed damage in the amounts of $501-$1,000 502 reports listed damage See DRILLING, Page 11 The Irving Rambler 972-870-1992 June 12, 2010 Page 11 unveils new weight room North Hills Preparatory, an director Mike Kunstadt to celebrate are well known for their academic competitive, and with the addition athletes can further pursue athletic Uplift Education public charter the grand opening. Students from success in the classroom, but they of this weight room, our student excellence.” school in Irving, unveiled a new North Hills were also on-hand with a also excel in athletics. Participating weight room for its athletics barbell-themed ribbon they designed in UIL athletics, we’ve recently department on Tuesday. for the facility’s ribbon cutting. celebrated a student finishing IISD Class of 2010 North Hills Prep administration, “The new weight room will be second at state in the 800 meter Irving ISD high schools of graduates are: Irving High School, board members and athletics booster a great resource for our students,” run; , golf, track and swim graduated a total of 1,761 seniors 445; MacArthur High School, 491; club members joined athletics said Kunstadt. “North Hills students teams advancing to regionals; and during four ceremonies at The Potters Nimitz High School, 494; and our girls soccer team winning a state House Event Center on Friday and Singley Academy, 331. The 2010 championship in the charter school Saturday of this past weekend. graduation total is 173 more students A-Team is A-ction league. All of our programs are High schools and their number than in 2009. Mungles packed Drilling accidents can be costly I am sure Hollywood is elated that Continued from page 10 Repair/Restoration Costs for 152 reports listed damage in on Movies women are allowed in the military, in the amounts of $1,001-$2,500 Operators: the amounts of $2,501-$5,000 or they would have a hard time 208 reports listed damage in 51 reports listed damage in By Matt Mungle fitting these romantic moments into the amounts of $2,501-$5,000 2367 reports listed damage the amounts of $5,001-$25,000 Title: The A-Team the plot. Granted it goes right along 52 reports listed damage in in the amounts of $1-$500 8 reports listed damage in Rated: PG-13 with Face’s character, but adds little the amounts of $5,001-$25,000 1447 reports listed damage the amounts of $25,001-$50,000 In this summer of sequels, to the over all spectrum of the film. 8 reports listed damage in in the amounts of $501-$1,000 3 reports listed damage in prequels, remakes and spinoffs there Props go to Jackson on filling the the amounts of $25,001-$50,000 696 reports listed damage in the amounts of $50,001 or more is a lot of nostalgia wafting through shoes of Mr. T. His TV persona was 7 reports listed damage in the amounts of $1,001-$2,500 the theater along with the smell of so recognizable that to imitate him the amounts of $50,001 or more buttered popcorn. But I am not sure would be a crime, but the overall any will be able to top The A-Team figure had to be there to work. This for action, humor and a total package role was cast to a “T”. of summer fun. The A-Team is rated PG-13 The film starts at the very for intense sequences of action and beginning of the story as Hannibal violence throughout, language and (Liam Neeson), Face (Bradley smoking. The action is in the realm of Cooper), Murdock (Sharlto TV violence with lots of explosions Copley) and B.A. Baracus (Quinton and fist-a-cuffs. The language is a ‘Rampage’ Jackson) become one of little strong so that is the only issue the most called upon and successful that parents may want to take into military units in service. When they consideration. are framed and stripped of their It is the perfect guy film, but I credentials they must prove their think most women will find the story innocence all while being military and characters strong enough to keep fugitives of justice. This means going them entertained. I give it 4 out of 5 against corrupt military, Black Ops chopper rides. Perfect casting, solid and the CIA; all of course with the acting and a well directed script make style, wit and B.A. attitude that made this one of the best summer flicks of the TV series such a hit. the last two seasons. So says Matt What works best for this film Mungle. is that you do not have to have been Review copyright 2010 a fan of the show to join the action. Mungleshow Productions The characters are unique and well Used by permission. written and if any liberties were taken you would never know. Die Matt is a member of the North hard fans may nit pick a few things Texas Film Critics Association but why do it? There is plenty in this (NTFCA) and hosts the weekly movie that works. It dives right into syndicated Indie Rock Radio Show the action and takes you on a thrill Spin 180. Plus with his wife Cindy ride long before the opening credits they do a weekly radio feature, The have finished. Each character is so Mungles on Movies. For addi- different that when put together tional reviews and interview clips they truly enhance each other which visit www.mungleshow.com. makes for lots of humor and buddy- Opinions expressed in any buddy moments. commentary are those of the writer, and not necessarily those of If there is any fault to be found The Irving Rambler, the publisher, it is in the story arch of Face and a editor, or any staff member. female military person from his past.

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