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Comics Page 9 THIS Classifieds Page 11 International Mother UD to open Tarrant Obituaries Page 8 Police & Fire Page 2 Language Day Page 3 County campus Puzzles Page 10 WEEK Page 12 LasLas ColinasColinas iconicon andand businessmanbusinessman BenBen CarpenterCarpenter diesdies atat homehome Ben Carpenter, the Irving Highland Park home, Dr. Homer Battalion also known as the Command, which advised the Texas at Austin with a business visionary who transformed his Donald assisted with the birth. He Morris Task Force. He took Chinese Army. degree.* 12,000 acre ranch into the master- graduated from Highland Park command of the troop in Northern In 1945, he met his future wife, The Sparkman/Hillcrest planned community of Las High School and began attending Burma after the troop commander Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Dupree Funeral Home is currently helping Colinas, died at the age of 81 in college at the University of Texas deserted under fire and Mr. Carpenter, the week after leaving the family to make arrangements. his home of natural causes on at Austin. His college days were Carpenter was awarded the Silver the Army and they were married March 3, 2006. interrupted by World War II. Star Medal for gallantry. Later in June 18, 1948; he also graduated * Source: 2001 interview by The youngest son of John W. Mr. Carpenter volunteered the war, he was transferred to in 1948 from the University of Yolanda Romero provided by the Carpenter and Flossie Gardener for the Army and became a China with the Chinese Combat Irving Archives Carpenter, Ben Carpenter was born lieutenant in the 124 Calvary on March 10, 1924 in his parents Regiment part of the 75 Infantry Police Athletic League boxers MusicalMusical bringsbrings AladdinAladdin toto lifelife win in Silver Gloves Tournament

Planning their futures in the ring, Hector Vazquez and George Ricon are off to a smashing start as gold and silver medal winners respectively in the Silver Gloves Tournament. Cast and crewmembers from Lamar Middle School’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. strike a pose Two Irving Police Athletic themselves for the rigors of box- after their first performance to a packed audience of elementary students. The play’s final League (IPAL) boxers recently ing. performance will be Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Nimitz High School. advanced to the National Silver “Through the Golden Gloves See BOXING, Page 5 Gloves Tournament in Indepen- dence, MO. Hector Vazquez, 15, won the championship bout, tak- ing home a gold medal, and George IrIrvingving ArchivesArchives silversilver anniversaranniversaryy celebratedcelebrated Rincon, 13, won a silver medal. “Wining first place is exciting. The City of Irving celebrated the archives started so long ago stuff. You decide what you want.’ people and groups in Irving. The th It is real hard to win first place. the 25 anniversary of the found- and that we are still here. Because when the perspective history of the city is the history of Once you get there you have to ing of the Irving Archives with an “Today, the Irving Archives donor goes through the material, the people who live here,” Ms. work double time to stay on top. open house. Originally kept in the collects historical records, photo- many times they don’t realize the Hart said. So, it means more work. But it is City Secretary’s office, in 1996 the graphs, and some small artifacts breadth of what we want, report Archivist, Kevin Kendro, be- great,” Mr. Vazquez, a student at Irving Archives found a perma- that relate to Irving’s history, fami- cards, fight ribbons, old tax re- gan working with the Irving Ar- MacArthur High School, said. nent home in the Irving Central lies, and any kind of organization ceipts, pictures of their house, chives in 1997. “One of my goals is to go to the Library. here today or in the past. We pre- family, kids. It is very broad to “It is pretty exciting that the Olympics in 2008 and win the gold “We began collecting the his- fer for people to say, ‘Here is my document the history of the archives have been around for 25 medal. My other goal is to go pro torical records of the City of Irv- years,” Mr. Kendro said. and make a name for myself as a ing in 1981. The next year we real- “Through this celebration, we professional.” ized no one was collecting these would like people to become fa- Mr. Rincon, who attends same kinds of historical records miliar with what the archives are Carrollton’s Blalack Middle that other groups in the city like and what we collect. Because ev- School, also sees the Olympics in individuals, families, churches, erybody who has lived in Irving his future. businesses and clubs were pro- for any period of time probably “I think this is a really great ducing,” Jan Hart, Senior Archi- has something that would help tell program. For people who want to vist, said. “Those things were not the history of the city. The Irving box it is a good opportunity,” Mr. being saved, so we decided to try Archives can use anything that Rincon said of the IPAL program. to pursue that also. This has al- tells the whole social and civic his- “I tried really hard in the tourna- lowed the Irving Archives to col- tory. ment, and I think the final fight was lect records that would otherwise “Personally, I like old photo- pretty close. Hopefully, next year by now probably have been long graphs. They are always the most I will win. Ultimately, I would re- since lost. fun to look at; especially ones that ally like to go to the Olympics.” “We have saved lots of show you a place that you can go things that the city would not have to now and do a comparison of Don Polke, volunteer physi- Commemorating 25 years of collecting, Mayor Gears helps Senior cal fitness trainer, helps kids ready had to look back on and do re- the now and then. It is fun to see search. We are very please that Archivest, Jan Hart, live an original plat of the city of Irving. how things change.” Page 2 March 3, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler

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Robbery: 02-23-06 6:15 p.m. 955 W. suspect’s home and found him while she went to look for a job. S.H.183 STAPLES at 1815hrs A pulling into the driveway (DWI). He Sometime after that is when police Irving Police Department activity summary customer at Staples, 955 W. State was arrested and charged with and paramedics were summoned. February 2 - March 1 Hwy. 183, waited until the cashier DWI and Burglary. The Information and facts gathered opened the cash drawer at which complainant suffered minor cuts to in the continued investigation led included 145 incidents. time he shoved the employee aside her arms from the knife and the police to get an arrest warrant for 19 Auto Thefts 32 Burglary of a habitat took the money and fled to a waiting defendant did have a small amount Nunez, Thursday, for “Injury to a 65 Burglary of a vehicle 9 Recovery of a vehicle car. The suspect is approximately a of blood on his shirt. Child”. Nunez was arrested 11 Burglary of a business 67 Robbery 20 years of age male driving a gray Thursday and placed in the Irving Toyota Camry. Death of a Child: 02-22-06 between City Jail on that charge. When the 10 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. A seven month baby died, Nunez’s charge was Irving Fire Department activity summary Squad Car Accident: 02-24-06 1:09 old Irving boy received injuries that changed to Capital Murder and a.m. An officer was north bound on proved to be fatal. Police and formal filing is in process. He is February 24 - March 1 the service road of 161 and the paramedics responded to a call of currently in the Irving Jail without Irving Fire Department responded to 265 incidents. driver of a vehicle traveling west the child not breathing and the bond pending arraignment before bound on the service road of 114 infant was transported to Baylor a judge. The Fire incidents Medical calls ran the red light and collided with Irving for treatment and then to 82 Miscellaneous Fire 24 Major Accidents the patrol vehicle. The squad car Children’s Hospital where he had Burglary: 02-24-06 Two males and Rescue Calls 49 Major Medical had rear back quarter 3 damage and been on life-support until approx. 1 entered the Step n Go Grocery 4 Structure Fires 21 Heart Attacks the at-fault vehicle had front right 2 p.m. on 2-24-06 when doctors wearing Halloween masks, pointed 0 Special Operations 31 Difficulty Breathing damage. The drivers of both notified police that he had died. a pistol at the clerk and ordered him 4 Vehicle Fires 37 Trauma Related 13 CPR Situations vehicles complained of minor pain At the time of the call to police to the ground. The suspects took Comments: none and both refused medical treatment. and paramedics the caretaker was money from the cash register and Comments: none 24-year-old Isaiah Nunez. The fled the location. Burglary: 02-24-06 1:30 a.m. The circumstances he described complainant was at her home on pertaining to the child’s injuries Robbery: 02-25-06 7:59 p.m. The contacted a female victim, age 35, purse from her arm leaving a visible West Shady Grove and the suspect, were not consistent with the injuries complainant was approached in the who advised that she was walking injury. The suspect was described a friend of her husband’s, came over observed and further investigation parking lot of her apartment to her apartment and there was a as a muscular male, 6’2”, wearing to get some keys. The complainant was done. complex on Hidden Ridge by the male suspect sitting on the steps. shorts and shirt. gave the suspect the keys and the Police determined that the suspect. The suspect attempted to As she passed him he ripped her suspect pulled a knife out. The baby’s mother had left him with her grab the complainant’s purse off her suspect told the complainant he babysitter (Nunez’s common law shoulder. The complainant fought was going to have sex with her or wife) she in turn left the baby and with the suspect, but he was able kill her. Officers responded to the their 2-year-old son with Nunez to get her purse away from her. The suspect fled the location in a black sedan and was not located.

Aggravated Robbery: 02-28006 5:15 a.m. The complainant said he was walking into his business at 204 S. Nursery. He was stopped in the parking by a male wearing a black hooded jacket. The suspect displayed a knife and demanded the complainant to give him his wallet. The suspect took the wallet and ran north bound through the parking lot and got into a vehicle driven by another suspect and they drove off southbound on Nursery.

Kidnapping: 3-1-06 at 9:15 p.m. An Police respond to an overturned vehicle at 183 and Esters. officers was dispatched to the 1800 Firefighters battle a blaze in a chicken coop, which threatened to th block of 7 Street on a 911 call. spread to homes in the area. Photo by Pam Tolliver There the officer contacted a 19- year-old female who advised that The Irving Rambler she was walking down 6th street when her ex-boyfriend drove up and physically snatched her by her hair (214) 675-6493 and pulled her into his vehicle. She The entire contents of this newspaper are the sole property of The stated she was driven around and Irving Rambler, Inc., with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without beaten for 20 minutes or so until permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. If you have an upcoming event, game scores, a press release, or she was able to jump from the car interesting story, please let us know. The Irving Rambler encourages submission and run for help. The officer took of articles, facts, and photographs pertaining to the people, life, business, some digital photos and some and entertainment of Irving, Texas. further investigation will be The Irving Rambler is published weekly by Irving Rambler, Inc., P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017. necessary with the known suspect. You can subscribe to The Irving Rambler for $25 per year. The Irving Rambler is also distributed free of charge through Irving businesses and public Aggravated Robbery: 3-1-06 at 10:33 areas. Please limit yourself to one copy so others can benefit from The Irving Rambler. p.m. Officers were dispatched the Deadline for the submission of articles and advertising is noon Monday, 1800 block of Estrada Pkwy on a prior to the publication date. All submitted articles are subject to editing. robbery that had just occurred. The Opinions expressed in submitted advertisements, articles, editorial, or victim, a male age 54, and a female commentary are those of the writer, and not necessarily those of The Irving Rambler, the publisher, editor, or any staff member. All articles, press releases, were walking home when they were photographs and other materials submitted become the property of The approached by a male suspect, Irving Rambler. wearing a hooded sweatshirt. The The Publication of columnists’ views, as well as advertising, does not suspect attempted to snatch the constitute endorsement. The Irving Rambler reserves the right to reject or edit any advertising. The Irving Rambler, its publisher, and editor are not purse off the female’s shoulder. The responsible for errors in advertising. suspect told the victims he had a The Irving Rambler Volume 3 Issue is published weekly for $25 dollars a gun and to give him the money from year by The Irving Rambler, Inc. 627 S. Rogers, Irving, TX 75060. Periodicals the purse. The victims had none, postage pending at Washington, DC, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Irving Rambler, P.O. Box the weapon was displayed and the 177731, Irving, TX 75017. victims attempted to give him the Stacey Starkey -Director only change in the purse. The John Starkey - Publisher suspect threatened to kill the INTERNET www.irvingrambler.com victims, but came away with no E-mail [email protected] property.

[email protected] Robbery/ Individual: 3-1-06 at 11:00 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce 4000 block of N. Belt Line on The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2006 robbery of an individual. There they The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 March 3, 2006 Page 3 KittyKitty BakBakerer andand IrIrvingving SeniorSenior ArArtsts ProProgramgram celebratecelebrate anniversaranniversaryy Members of the arts ballets. The main purpose of the “It is wonderful to be a part of “I also introduced the guests time. The program has opened up community joined seniors in program is to allow the elderly this,” Ms. Dugart said. “I have done of honor who were seated at the new horizons for all of our seniors. celebrating the 10th anniversary of people to go out and enjoy life so many things that I would not head table: David Watkins, It makes the golden years really Kitty Baker’s volunteerism and the instead of having to stay at home. have done by myself. I would have president of the Las Colinas glow,” Ms. Baker said. Irving Senior Arts Program, which “Kitty is a person who cares never gone over to Fort Worth to Symphony Orchestra; Emilie Buske she founded. Summerville at Irving about all of the members. There are the Bass Performance Hall. We from Theater Arlington, Lola presented the anniversary party over 300 members and she knows have attended the nicest and the Brown, president of the Irving complete with food and most of them when she sees them,” best entertainment in the whole Symphonic Band; Woody Schober, entertainment on Feb. 27. Mrs. Hagan said. community.” director of the Irving Silvertones; Long-time members of the “One of the best things about Over the years, Ms. Baker has and Phyllis and Ken Cummins from Irving Senior Arts Program, Marceil the program is that we have won numerous awards including the First United Methodist Church and Charlie Hagen, volunteer as volunteer drivers who take people the Irving Parks and Recreation’s of Dallas Rotunda Theater. drivers. who are no longer driving,” Mr. Super Star Award (1996), Finalist in “We are all like one big happy “The Irving Senior Arts Hagen said. “So we get people to the Governor’s Award (1998, 2000, family. Our members are people who Program is a social group for these programs who otherwise and (2001), and Irving Women’s have that common bond of loving citizens 55 years old and older would have no way to go and Kitty ‘Hall of Fame’ award (2002-2003). the arts and the friendships that whose members are encouraged to arranges that. It is amazing what she “We had over 200 people they form. It gives people attend a variety of arts events has done for this group. attend the anniversary party,” Ms. something to do other than sit home throughout the Metroplex. “At any time, a member could Baker said. “The Mayor and his and have their nose pressed Members who are unable to drive go to a program once a week if they wife, Christina, were in attendance. against the television. They have a are taken to events by fellow wanted to. There are so many The Mayor gave me a wonderful reason to get ready and some members who do drive,” Mrs. activities that Kitty has going at one proclamation proclaiming that day excitement in their lives. They have Kicking up their heals, Kitty Hagan said. time. Tonight we are celebrating and that date as my day, ‘Kitty a reason to go shopping, get Baker joins singer/dancer Ken “We joined the Irving Senior that and honoring Kitty for having Baker’s Day.’ dressed, go out and have a great Nelson on stage. Arts Program close to the time my done that for us,” he said. husband retired so we would have Another veteran member, something to do and he wouldn’t Dorothy Dugart, volunteers by get bored. We go to so many calling members to let them know Chamber activities, plays, symphonies and what events are available. of Commerce BanglaBangla proprogramgram celebratescelebrates March 15 at 11:30 a.m. U.S. Chamber of Commerce by, Dave & Buster’s, located at Women’s Alliance Luncheon This year, as a part of the U.S. 10727 Composite Drive in Dallas. Join us for the March Women’s Chamber of Commerce Small At the After Hour’s Business III nternational Mother Language Day Alliance Luncheon to be presented Business Summit, a new award was Mixers, you will be able to create at La Cima Club: William’s Square introduced to pay tribute to the invaluable relationships and make (5215 N. O’Connor Blvd., 26th Floor). small business community. The your business work for you! Plan Keynote speaker, Amanda Small Business of the Year Award to attend and bring 80 – 100 McMurray, U.S. Post Office will will recognize the leading small business cards for networking and present “Identity Theft” A spring business among America’s 23 prize drawings. The Chamber’s fashion show will be provided by: million hardworking small business Business Mixer is for Members Steinmart. owners. Seven regional finalists will ONLY and FREE to attend. Please Bring 50 - 80 business cards to be honored for their RSVP to 972-252-8484, no later than network, lunch and learn with other accomplishments, and one Wednesday, March 15th, to reserve Chamber members. For additional outstanding business will be your spot. promotions, be sure to bring selected as the U.S. Chamber Small company literature for distribution Business of the Year. Save the Date throughout the luncheon. This is a To nominate someone you Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting: great opportunity for direct know, for additional information on Shea Commercial / March 8 at 11:30 marketing. The chamber’s this program or to receive a a.m. Remembering the fallen, children from the Academy of Bangla luncheons offer networking, complete hardcopy of the Ribbon Cutting: La Madeleine / Arts and Culture perform on stage in honor of Dhaka University business building and professional nomination form, call Brent Inscoe March 9 at 5:30 p.m. students massacred by police on Feb. 21, 1952. The tragedy began tools to create a better you, with a at 202-463-3141 or email Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting: when leaders of Pakistan ruled that Urdu would be the country’s creative approach. [email protected]. The Nova Copy / March 10 at 12 p.m. official language. Bangla speaking students tried to take their Call today and make plans to application is also available online Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting: protest to the streets. Protesters refused to disperse even as the attend. Luncheon cost is $15 in at www.uschamber.com/sb/summit/ Heritage District Chamber Office / police efforts became more violent. Answering anger with anger advance or $20 at the door for award. March 22 at 5:30 p.m. the confrontation escalated to the firing of weapons. members and $20 in advance or $25 In 1999, UNESCO declared Feb. 21 as International Mother at the door for non-members. March 16 at 5:30 -7 p.m. The Irving Rambler Language Day. A day for people of every country and tradition to Contact the Chamber to reserve After Hour’s Business Mixer honor their own native language continues to recall the sacrifice of your seat at this or any of the The Chamber will host their Chamber member students from a small country. Chamber’s upcoming luncheons monthly After Hour’s Business since 2004 972-252-8484. Mixer. The February mixer is hosted

Page 4 March 3, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler IRVING ISD Nimitz Decathlon Team Gets 4th month were chosen to advance to Destination ImagiNation! is a have scheduled open houses for For more information, visit at State a state-level competition. They will creative problem-solving competi- parents and neighbors to get a first- www.irvingisd.net/ Last weekend, the Nimitz High show their work at the state con- tion in which students spend sev- hand look at the teaching and learn- FISL, phone School Academic Decathlon team test April 8 in Houston. Students eral months on a long-term chal- ing that happen every day in IISD. 972.273.8920, or finished fourth out of 41 teams at who advanced were as follows: lenge presented at the tournament The theme this year is Driven to email the Texas Academic Decathlon in The Academy of IISD as well as an impromptu challenge Succeed. [email protected]. Aldine. This marks the seventh time Hugo Flores, Angel Midkiff, Thach during a short period of time at the in the past nine years that the team Nguyen, Roberto Perez, Alex tournament. High schools will hold open houses IISD Wins has finished among the top five in Reviere, and Laura Toller on March 6. Middle school open TSPRA Awards the state. Irving High School Irving High JROTC Wins National houses will be, March 7. Elemen- The IISD Public Plano Senior High School won Jafet De La Cruz, Carolina Ochoa, Championship tary and early childhood schools Information Department won three the state contest, followed by San and Julio Rodríguez The Irving High School Ma- will open their doors to visitors Gold Star and two Silver Star awards Antonio Holmes High School, Lub- MacArthur High School rine Junior ROTC drill team claimed March 9. Times vary by campus. at the Texas School Public Rela- bock High School, Nimitz, and Cor- Mariah Davis and Crysta Sulaiman its fifth consecutive national cham- tions Association (TSPRA) Feb. 23 pus Christi King High School. Nimitz High School pionship this month at the Ameri- FISL Membership Drive Scheduled in Austin. Each year, TSPRA rec- Leading the way for Nimitz Arturo Aguero, Beatrice Banda, and can Legion National Drill Champi- for March 19 ognizes school communicators for were Kathy Avila, the team’s high Pamela Koch onships in Montgomery, Alabama. Friends of Irving School Libraries outstanding work in both print and scorer, and Michael Grant, Amber Competing against 67 teams (FISL) is sponsoring its second electronic media. More than 1,000 Birdwell and Kyle Robertson, who One DI Team Headed to State from across the country, the team annual membership drive March 1- entries were received. won scholarship money as a result One of the nine IISD teams that won the following honors: 9. Friends, community members, IISD won Gold Stars for of their performances. Other team competed in the regional Destina- 1st, Facsimile Drill Inspection local businesses, and advocates for website design members contributing to the team tion ImagiNation! tournament last 3rd, Demilitarized Drill Inspection literacy are invited to join this not- (www.irvingisd.net), computerized effort were Matthew McCrary, weekend in Colleyville advanced to 3rd, Demilitarized Regulation Drill for-profit organization’s campaign presentation (teacher recruiting Nydia Vega, Gemini Mathew, state. 5th, Unarmed Drill to increase literacy by building stu- CD), and promotional/marketing Jeremiah Glenn and Shehznan Five students from Irving High dent home libraries. All donations video (IISD Respects Its Teachers). Baqui. School – Amy Bellows, Ankita Public Schools Week Around the are tax deductible. Checks may be Silver Stars were awarded for spe- Krishnan, Alex Lewis, Joe Paul and Corner made payable to Irving Schools cial interest/feature series video 14 Students Advance to State VASE Jason Whitfield – will take their Students and teachers will cel- Foundation/FISL, 2621 W. Airport (Senior Spotlight) and news/infor- Fourteen Irving SD students who problem-solving skills to the state ebrate Texas Public Schools Week Freeway, Irving, TX 75062 or mation video (District News). participated in the Visual Art Scho- tournament at Corpus Christi later March 6-10. Irving ISD schools through your school librarian. lastic Event (VASE) in Coppell last this month. CARROLLTON- LADIES RESALE BOUTIQUE Storewide Savings FARMERS BRANCH ISD

Consignments accepted by appointment Academic Decathlon team com- Evan Gamble, and Anthony Carter. freestyle. Landon Owen placed 14th petes in state tournament Team alternates are Josh Workman, in boys’ one-meter diving. (972) 594 - 7722 Ranchview High School’s Alexis Boggs, and Pete Persinger. Representing R. L. Turner, 2700 N. O’Connor # 116 Irving, Texas Academic Decathlon team com- The team is coached by Millie Bailey Devine finished in 14th place Tues. - Fri. 10-6 Thur. 10-7 Sat. 10-5 peted at the Texas Academic De- Apple. in girls’ one-meter diving. cathlon State tournament in San Ranchview’s Michael Smalley Antonio on Feb. 24-26. The team Swimmer Wins State Champion- placed seventh in the 200-yard IM placed 6 th overall in the state. The ship (individual medley). The DFW Super Quiz team placed third in both The Newman Smith swimming Further results can be found the individual and relay team com- and diving competitive season con- at : http://www.uil.utexas.edu/ath- petitions. cluded with senior, Molly Bollen, letics/swim_dive/state/index.html. Humane Society Individual medals went to the winning the State Championship Congratulations to Molly following students: Anthony title in the 100-yard butterfly. Molly Bollen, Erin Smith, Bri Barfield, Carter, silver in the Economics com- also placed 4th in the 50-yard Diana Foust, Kayla Allen, Lauren Animals Presently Residing petition; Evan Gamble, gold in the freestyle. Roth, Landon Owen, Bailey Devine, Math competition; Allen Keister, She was the anchor leg on two and Michael Smalley and to their Jackson Britney gold in the individual Super Quiz freestyle relays, which broke coaches Jon Cleveland (Newman th Breed Breed competition and bronze in the Lit- school records, and earned 13 Smith), Bunker Hill (Creekview), Lab Mix DSH erature competition; Aceil Rashid, place in the 400 freestyle relay and Amy Thurman (Ranchview), and Sex Sex silver in the Science competition; 14th place in the 200 freestyle Eric Ognibene (all C-FB Diving). Male Female / Spayed Eric Walker, bronze in the Literature relay. Erin Smith, Bri Barfield and Weight Weight About 18 lbs. About 8 lbs. competition; Arvin Moniri, bronze Diana Foust were also relay mem- Donations Needed for the 2006 Age Comments: Age in the Economics competition; and bers. Great Paper Drive About 4 months Jackson is a sweet About 1 year Comments: Rachel Willcutts, gold in both the Senior Kayla Allen finished in The 2006 Great Paper Drive Britney is very Color and he would like Color Literature and Science competi- 13th place in the one-meter diving hosted by Abitibi Consolidated is a home where he B & W sweet. She would Chocolate th Reason for can be the only Reason for like a home tions. event. Newman Smith earned 14 quickly approaching. The Great Surrender: pet. He is a loving Surrender where she is the Team members are: Arvin place overall in team points. Paper Drive runs Mar. 1 through Found puppy and likes Found only cat to run Moniri, Rachel Willcutts, Eric Creekview swimmer, Lauren Apr. 30. around and play. as a stray. to play. as a stray. Walker, Kevin Soulen, Steven Roth placed seventh in the 200-yard Drop off dry paper products The DFW Humane Society Soulen, Aceil Rashid, Allen Keister, freestyle and 12th in the 500 yard like magazines, newspapers, phone books and mail at the green and 1611 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75061 yellow Abitibi Paper Retriever bins at any C-FB ISD school. 972-253-3333 (No cardboard, plastic, or alumi- num.) Schools with the highest col- lected paper weight can win cash prizes up to $2,000. 2006 Great Paper Drive Coordi- nators Eligible to Win Hybrid Car Each C-FB ISD school partici- pating in the 2006 Great Paper Drive should have a coordinator. Coordi- Stemmons foundation pledges $100,000 annual matching funds nators need to register their school grant for each of the next five years. online at www.paperretriever.com “We are raising funds to build a new shelter; named Corky’s Cottage. before Apr. 22. Each coordinator is Corky’s Cottage is going to be about 10,000 square foot facility. We bought entered to win a 2006 Hybrid car. 2.2 acres adjacent to our current facility. We have done all of the architectural For more information, contact renderings, everything is done for the new facility; now comes the hard Victor Melton, C-FB ISD Ranchview High School’s Academic Decathlon team includes Anthony part, raising the $2.4 million that we need to get it up and running,” environmantal specialist, at 972- Carter, Evan Gamble, Allen Kiester, Josh Workman, Steven Soulen, Darryn Pope, the D/FW Humane Society board president. 968-6303. Every dollar you send is worth two dollars with the grant. Pete Persinger, Arvin Moniri, Eric Walker, Kevin Soulen, Coach Millie Apple, Aceil Rashid, Racehl Willcutts and Alexis Boggs. The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 March 3, 2006 Page 5

partment of the City of Irving. For and disposition of signs, and early on a median or tree? Margaret’s Corner more information, do not hesitate voting polling places are also out- While we should all be respon- to contact her. In general, tempo- lined in our local sign ordinance. sible when placing signs up in our Hi Irving! positive: go, spring, prosperity, etc. rary signs are never permitted to After reading the rules, I think city, keep in mind that not follow- Happy I want to focus this article on be: they appear reasonable and de- ing the rules can be costly. For signs St. Patrick’s informing/reminding the general In center medians; signed to keep Irving beautiful and made of paper, cardboard, plastic, month. Green is public about Irving rules and regu- Attached to telephone poles; safe. Have you ever driven by in or other similar materials and their two of my two lations regarding the placement of Attached to street signs; intersection and seen a telephone supports, the city will charge a $5.00 grandson’s fa- temporary signs (including politi- Attached to trees; or pole with signs tacked onto it along retrieval fee and $5.00 storage fee vorite color and cal signs) since city elections are On state highways and access with the remains of several other per sign per day (not to exceed 7 they are defi- currently underway. I obtained this roads; signs that had been placed there days from the first day the city has nitely enjoying all the green deco- information from an e-mail received Other rules covering right-of- previously? It is not a pretty sight. attempted to notify the owner that rations up in various stores. I like from Teresa Adrian, Code Enforce- way, intersections and sight ease- Has your vision ever been impaired the sign was removed). Depending green, too. It symbolizes all things ment Supervisor – Inspections De- ments, private property, retrieval due to an improperly placed sign on the number of signs, that $5.00 can add up. So lets all keep Irving beauti- ful, safe and fair (the rules apply to all of us.) Make it a great day. Here Boxing program encourages kids to shape up is Margaret’s Corner… “signing” Continued from page 1 box. We teach them the fundamen- We also stress structure and disci- Soto, 9; Jerry Catalan, 10; Jesus off. program, kids can’t advance until tals and shadow boxing. That is it, pline,” he said. Vazquez, 11; Kevin Cruz, 12; Javier Attend Church Sunday. they are 17 years old. The Silver no gloves, no bags, no nothing. The following IPAL boxers Reyes, 9; Danny Catalan, 9; Alex God Bless You. Gloves program is for younger kids. These kids run and do exercises also participated in the Dallas Rincon, 10; Jesus Cardenas, 15; Kids advance through local tour- until they get in good enough Golden Gloves exhibition, held in Roberto Marroquin, 16; Juan Margaret Lopez is an independent naments, to state, regional and to shape. Then, if they want to box, Garland: Brenda Cruz, 9; Yesenia Millan, 16; and Daniel Jenkins, 16. writer for the Irving Rambler. An Irving national championship,” Mr. Polke we move them up. Portillo, 15; Alejandra Vazquez, 16; David DeLaCruz advanced to resident for more than 12 years, she said. “We really stress physical fit- Vickie Munoz, 20; Wendy Cruz, 10; the 2006 USA Championships to be and her husband have been married for more than 37 years and have four “The kids in the Police Athletic ness here. When they box in tour- Sandra Rosales, 15; Ivan held in Colorado Springs in March. daughters and four grandsons League’s beginning group don’t naments, our kids don’t get tired. Zubieta,14; Hector Chavez, 15; Jose University of Dallas hosts annual Clodecott Awards Ceremony University of Dallas (UD) UD’s Department of Education, don’t create in a vacuum. You can’t Art major, Kelly Dupen, also trying to come up with ideas to write hosted its annual Clodecott Awards said. “Each year, the books create as far as a time limit is won a Clodecott award for Busy about. You have to go back and Ceremony in the UD’s Education themselves in every aspect concerned. Beaver. think, ‘How did I think as a little Department Library on Feb. 23. The continually become finer. The “This is very unique to UD. “I really found that I love kid? How did I see the world and awards ceremony honors an author writing, the brilliant illustrations The goal of the class is not to childrens book writing and feel about different things?’ Then I of a children’s book written as a and the overall way the publish. The goal is to understand illustrating. I have actually been tried to not only put that into the requirement in the initial child/ manuscripts are bound and covered what writing is in the life of a child,” considering doing that as a career writing, but into the illustrations young adult literature course at UD. have improved over the years.” Dr. Clodfelter said. when I grow up and get out of also. “Our yearly Clodecott Award “So often you have teachers Sheila Waterman won a college. Because it just made me Ten of the 19 previous ceremony is one of our most who say, ‘You have 30 minutes to Clodecott award for Jack’s Guide come alive. I became so excited Clodecott winners are currently important ceremonies,” Dr. Cherie create a story. Get with it; you’ve to Chicago. She is pursuing a about the project, coloring it and teaching; two are public librarians, Clodfelter, professor and chair of already lost one minute.’ People degree in interdisciplinary studies doing everything that I have loved and five are currently in graduate and plans to be a teacher. since I was a kid. I feel like I have school. Inspired by a student’s “I think it is a wonderful project been called in this direction for a idea, the awards began in 1986 and and it should live on even after Dr. long time and this project really are patterned after the Caldecott Clodfelter retires. The project made it real to me,” Ms. Dupen said. Awards given annually by the teaches you to utilize your Honorable mention went to American Library Association to creativity skills. You create Jennifer Zemenick for Elladora’s the author and illustrator of the something that means a lot to you. Song. year’s most outstanding books for It encourages you to recall someone I learned to reflect back on children. The student’s books are or something that inspires you and childhood experiences. Dr. housed in the UD’s Education allows you to bring it all together,” Clodfelter helped us think back to Department Library and can be Ms. Waterman said. our own childhood when we were checked out.

Just the kind of expertise Irving needs. Honored for their first venture into the world of childrens book writing, students in Dr. Clodfelter’s course were invited to a Clodecott Awards Ceremony. Past Clodecott winners chose Kelly Dupen as a winner, Dear Patients, Jennifer Zemenick’s as honorable mention, and Sheila Waterman as a It is my pleasure to announce that as of winner, Heather O’Connell provided Ms. Waterman’s book illustrations. January, 2006, I will be practicing full time in Irving/Las Colinas providing both adult and

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He for this type of movie. allow the plot twists and action to birthday cakes. With a look at 16 Staring: Bruce Willis, Mos Def, gets you right into the action and I’ve always been a fan of David drive it instead of a lot of Blocks, I’m Matt Mungle. David Morse keeps you twisting and turning for Morse since The Green Mile and Not bad, not bad. I like it when the entire length of the film. There he does a fabulous job here as a Irving Downtown Association announces new officers I go into a movie expecting fair at are none of those watch watching corrupt cop trying to get his ex- best and then have the experience moments where you sort of space partner to see things his way. You The Irving Downtown Betty Yarbrough, First Vice President be so much better than expected. out until the story kicks back in. really can’t stand him and want Association, (IDA) has announced David Holcombe, Second Vice President That is the deal with 16 Blocks, the nothing more than for him to get the election of new officers. IDA’s Another element is the acting primary concern is the revitalization Dana Edwards, Secretary new Richard Donner directed cop of Willis and Def. I always wonder what’s coming even though you of historic, downtown Irving. Vicky Sutherlin, Treasurer drama with Bruce Willis, Mos Def if writing makes an actor better than feel like he is somehow going to Selected to serve for one-year, the Carol Wood, Membership Chair and David Morse. Donner is the they really are, and I think a lot of get away with it all. That is a sign of following IDA members were elected Randy Boatright, Promotions Chair, guy who directed the Lethal that is true. But this still doesn’t good acting and character for the 2006 term: IDA Liaison Weapon series in case you are take away from the great placement. Tim Sutherlin, President Kevin Edwards, Special Events Chair wondering. By the gritty, timeless relationship that Def and Willis If this movie had bombed, I was look of this film it seems he also deliver. You feel for Mos so that ready with all sort of title twists like reached back to his earlier days of you pull for him from the beginning. 16 boos, 16 blockheads or just directing TV dramas like Kojak and The same is true with Willis. You shoot ME already. But I can’t use City employee retires after 30 years The Streets of San Francisco. sort of pity him and want him to get those here. This is actually a pretty Judy Hollis retired from the The film is about a cop (Willis) things lined out. good flick. City of Irving following 30 years who has seen better days and, as And for me, the defining 16 Blocks is rated Rated PG-13 of service. In 1976, she started he puts it, “just wants life to be a element was the look and feel of for violence, intense sequences of working as a mail clerk, and little shorter”. He is the poster child the film. It reminded me of going to action, and some strong language. recently retired as the City’s for a man whose life must have the theater in ‘81 and seeing Fort They could have went the R route Purchasing Agent. seriously gone down hill at some Apache the Bronx. The but made the right move trimming it “It has really been a lot of time and all he wants to do is wash environment of the not so pretty back. Opens up the door for more fun,” Ms. Hollis said during her away those memories in a bottle. side of NY City becomes an kids to see the corrupt system and When he is asked, or rather forced, retirement party. “It has been into escorting a grand jury witness hard work, but all in all it has (Def)16 blocks to the courthouse, Student wins Scholarship been a great ride. I wouldn’t the trip turns into a 118 minute race have traded it for anything. I against time as cop and criminal have worked with a lot of lovely become allies, and both lives people, and I love them.” change severely. Now, she is looking forward to doing volunteer There are several things that Queen for a day, Judy Hollis enjoys her final hours as a City work at Fort Worth’s Hugley employee. Memorial Hospital.

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OLINDA PALMA MINNIE MAE DRIVER DAVIS he was a longtime Customer Service Born April 1, 1933 in West grandchildren; 2 nieces; 3 Olinda Palma, of Irving, passed Minnie Representative for LINX from 1986- Frankfort, IL to Steven Slimak and nephews; 3 great-nieces and 1 away February 22, 2006. Mae Driver 2002, and was a member of Mary Frances Gibolla Slimak, he great-nephew. She was born March 5, 1958 in Davis, age 96, IKEBANA Chapter 102, Winterpark, married Verlie Frisco Nove. 14, 1953 The family received friends on San Miguel, San Salvador. She is lovingly known FL. in Miami, FL. They moved to Irving March 1 at Brown’s Memorial survived by her husband Jose A. as ‘Mama He was preceded in death by in 1989. Funeral Home. Funeral services Palma of Irving; parents Maria C. Davis’ and his mother: Oleta Lee Burton. He is Survivors include his wife were held March 2 at First United Molina and Isabel Chaves, both of ‘Leader of the survived by his wife: Cathy Burton Verlie of Irving; daughter, Elenmari Methodist Church with Rev. Rusty San Salvador; son Jose A. Palma, Band,’ a resident of Dallas since of Wills Point, father: E.E. Burton Slimak of Aubrey, TX; sons, John Hedges officiating. Interment Jr.; daughters Jennifer A. Palma and 1935, died Feb. 23, 2006 at an Irving of Wills Point, brother: Charles and wife Kimiko Slimak of Oberlin, followed at DFW National Ruth E. Palma, all of Irving; brothers hospital. Burton of Irving, and sister: Sheri OH, Shawn and wife, Elizabeth Cemetery. Antonio Molina, Orlando Molina, Born Sept. 15, 1909 in Cannon of Los Lunas, NM and Slimak of Aubrey and Jason and and Julio Molina, sisters Vilma C. Madisonville, TX, Minnie would several nieces and nephews. wife, Fallon Slimak of Irving; 9 MARIA DeLosANGELES Benitez and Rosibel Molina, all of often recall the “pioneer’ days” A Memorial Service was held on grandchildren, John Drew, Justin, RAMOS Irving; Manuel A. Benitez, Jr.; when she, as a little girl, and her March 2 at Calvary Funeral Home Jayde, Katherine, Shawn, Jr., Maria DeLosAngeles Ramos, Manuel A. Benitez; Isabel Benitez; family moved in a covered wagon Chapel. Zachary, Cody, Hunter, and of Irving, passed away February 20, Alexi Benitez; Zulma Benitez; Karen to Weatherford, TX. “I’m a pioneer” Kadence; sisters, Stephanie 2006. Benitez; and numerous nieces and she quipped, and with a wink MIKE REYNOLDS Klingelsmith, Rosalie Maragni and She was born July 8, 1959 in nephews. would quickly credit her longevity Mike brother, Steven Slimak, all of Juarez, Mexico. Survivors include Funeral services were held to eating raw honey each morning Reynolds, age Illinois; and many nieces and her son David Flores of Dallas; Feb. 26 at Browns’ Memorial Chapel. as she sipped her coffee. She 53, a lifelong nephews. daughters Vennesa Ramos and Interment was Feb. 27 at Oak Grove learned about eating honey from resident of Mass of Christian Burial was JoAnna Nickell, both of Irving; Memorial Gardens. Visitation was the late Dr. W. A. Criswell, former Irving died Feb. held March 1 at Holy Family of sister Eladia Salas and brother Friday and Saturday at the funeral pastor of First Baptist Church in 25 at an Irving Nazareth Catholic Church, where he Nicolas Saenz, both of Juarez; 7 home. Dallas, where she was a member. hospital. was a member. A vigil service was grandchildren; Eddie Ortega; Minnie and her high school basket Born Tuesday at Donnelly’s Colonial Norma Sorto; Georgina Quintanilla; ORVILLE C. BELLAH ball team “whipped” every other June 24, 1952 in Dallas to M. J. and Funeral Home Chapel. The family and Alicia Lopez. Orville C. Bellah, age 78, a team in Parker County, as well as Billie Jean Hester Reynolds, he was received friends after the vigil. Funeral services were Feb. 22 resident of Irving died Feb. 21, 2006 nearby counties, holding the a member of South MacArthur Memorials may be made to at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with at a Dallas hospital. championship two years. “We were Church of Christ in Irving. Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Pastor Luis Reyes Vides officiating. Born January 12, 1928 in the equivalent of the Dallas Preceded in death by his father Church. Corpus Christi to Olvey Quintin and Cowboys in those days,” she and a brother, Richard Reynolds. JAIDYN ALONZO SILVA Rosa Jewel Breedlove Bellah, he would brag. No one doubted her! Survivors include his wife, Blanche LILLIAN MARIE DOOLEY Jaidyn served in the U.S. Navy, and retired Minnie’s trademark was a never- Reynolds; son, Jacob Ryan Lillian Marie Dooley born Alonzo Silva, from Dallas Power and Light, TXU ending outpouring of love and Reynolds, presently serving in the December 25, 1937 in Enterprise, infant son of after 33 years as an electrical affection to those around her. She U.S. Navy; daughter, Mary Kansas passed away February 27, Amanda Silva engineer. would recall her happy life Elizabeth Reynolds; son, Daniel 2006 in Dallas. born July 16, Preceded in death by his beginning in early childhood on the Joseph Reynolds, also serving in She was a long-time resident 2005 in Irving parents, a son, Orville C. Bellah, II farm, when work was fun and the Navy; mother, Billie Jean of Irving and a member of First passed away February 24, 2006 in and brother, Alfred Bellah, he is mutual respect for each other was Reynolds; and sister, Brenda Hood, United Methodist Church, Irving. Dallas. survived by his wife, JoAnn Bellah the given. About age, she would all of Irving; brother, Jackie Lillian enjoyed bird watching, Jaidyn is also survived by of Dallas; son, Quinton Bellah and say with a grin, “When I get too Reynolds of Houston. shopping, baking for others and grandmother Rosa Silva; Aunt wife Lisa and, son Christopher old to laugh, just drag me out-a- Visitation was Tuesday at the gardening. Rebecca Silva; Uncles, Enoc Silva; Bellah, all of Irving; step-children, here.” funeral home. Service was March She is survived by husband Lionel Silva and wife Mireya; and Ernest Wofford of Nocona, Ralph She is preceded in death by her 1, 2006 at the South MacArthur William “Jesse” Dooley of Irving; cousins Nathan, Andrew and Wofford, Debra Shepherd and husband, Forest Landon Davis, Church of Christ Chapel. Grady step-son William Dooley of The Alyssa. Calvin Wofford, all of Waco, they married in 1926; her parents; King, Tim Lewis and Terry Penn Colony; step-daughter Darlene The family received friends Andrew Wofford of Oklahoma, and son, Truett Davis; daughter-in-law, officiating. Hawkins and husband Bobby of Tuesday at the funeral home. Curtis Burris of Waco; Alta Davis; son-in-law, Herbie Lewisville; sister Annette Funeral services were held March grandchildren, Orville C. Bellah, III Dodd; grandson, Landon Kent WILLIAM TRAVIS HICKS Secondine and husband Roger of 1 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral and wife Trey of Mesquite, Sean Davis and grandson-in-law, Ken William Travis Hicks of Irving Irving; brother Ronald Brenner and Home with Pastor Berto Murillo Bellah of Plano, Caleb Bellah of Bass. Survivors include son, born December 15, 1941 in Dallas wife Joan of Oklahoma City, officiating. Interment followed at Mesquite, Anthony Austin Carr, Jr. Forrest L. Davis of Heath; passed away February 26, 2006 in Oklahoma; 4 grandchildren; 3 great- Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. of Wills Point, Dallas Michael Bellah daughters, Carnella Phipps and Irving. and Houston Lynn Bellah both of husband Ted of Irving, Arnetha He was a US Navy Veteran. Anna; one great-grandson; sister, Dodd of Dallas; sister, Grace Carter Survived by wife, JoAnn Hicks of Helen Daniels of Skidmore; and of Weatherford; 11 grandchildren; Irving; daughter Rebecca Harkey ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition brother, Samuel Quinton Bellah of 21 great-grandchildren; and 11 of Denver, CO; brother Frank Hicks “The Right Choice for Over 49 Years.” Fairfield. great-great grandchildren. of Hawkins, TX; sister Elizabeth Memorial service was held Viewing was open to the public McCrory of Corpus Christi, Texas; Feb. 25 at Kirkwood United Saturday at the funeral home. and 1 grandchild. Methodist Church in Irving. Rev. Service was Feb. 25 at First Baptist The family received friends on Church & Chapel Keith Cupples officiating. Church of Dallas with Dr. James Wednesday at the funeral home. Services Memorials may be made to the Bass officiating. Interment followed Funeral services were held March American Lung Association. at Laurel Land Memorial Park in 2 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Local, Out of Town Dallas. Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Perrill Services LORA LOWRIE officiating. Interment followed on Lora Lowrie, 93, of Gainesville, JAMES WILLIAM BURTON March 3 at Arden Cemetery in & Burials formerly of Irving passed away James William Burton, 64, Ashdown, AR. Memorials February 28, 2006. passed away on February 27, 2006 Cremation Born Oct. 16, 1912 in Wheeler, in Dallas. JOHN STEVEN SLIMAK TX to W.A. and Virtie Wilson Brazil, He was born on April 16, 1940 John Memories Flowers Lora married Henry Beal Lowrie on in Waco, TX. Mr. Burton was a Steven Slimak, Oct. 15, 1933. A graduate of Wheeler resident of Wills Point, TX, and age 72, a 972-254-4242 High School, Lora a member of the longtime prior resident of Orlando, resident of First Baptist Church while residing FL. He was a graduate of Irving Irving died Ben F. 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Each shovelful of soil holds more him, probably not. He was a brilliant living things than all the human and unfortunate 19th-century beings ever born. English inventor. He built a prototype motion-picture camera Sidney Joseph Perelman was a and was even granted a patent for humorist who also collaborated on it. The process of inventing and writing screenplays for the Marx patenting the device, though, Brothers. His connection to the elite caused him to become bankrupt. of the movie industry, however, Since he was in such dire straits, didn’t make him any happier living he sold the rights to the patent for on the West Coast. He once called 500 pounds — a pittance Hollywood “a dreary industrial considering the extremely lucrative town controlled by hoodlums of nature of the invention. During his enormous wealth, the ethical sense lifetime, he took out more than 70 of a pack of jackals, and a taste so patents for other inventions, degraded that it befouled including X-ray and light printing everything it touched.” And that on paper fabrics, inkless printing, was in the 1930s — I wonder what and electrical transmission of he’d think about Tinseltown today. images, but earned little money from them and was on the verge of It was noted wit Mark Twain who bankruptcy all his life. came up with the following definition of the ideal life: “Good You may be surprised to learn that friends, good books and a sleepy the hippopotamus is the most conscience.” dangerous animal on the continent of Africa. That beast causes more Have you ever heard of William human deaths every year than even Friese-Greene? Unfortunately for lions and cobras. Thought for the Day

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Available now Free books elementary and middle school The program will be entitled cafeteria. There will be 8 local p.m., which will end by 8:00 p.m. Free copies of Life of Pi by students from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays “Celestial Seasonings” and will restaurants present that will have This program will continue for the Yann Martel are available for at the Irving Central Library, 801 W. include: “Morning Noon & Night samples of their cooking specialties. next four Thursdays in Lent. residents wishing to participate in Irving Blvd. For more information, Overture”, “O Magnum Those wanting to “taste” these In addition to the adult the library’s One Book, One Irving call (972) 721-2458. Mysterium”, Jupiter from “The specialties must purchase a program, there will be activities program. Books are given at all Planets”, “When the Stars Begin ticket. Tickets may be purchased available for youth in 6th – 12th library. One Book, One Irving is an March 2 – 16 Nutrition classes to Fall” and “In Storm and Sunshine from Lamar, Bowie and deZavala grades and for children ages 5 – 5th effort to have as many people as Eat Better to Live Better: These March”. middle school bands or the Nimitz grade. A staffed nursery will also possible read the novel and discuss free Spanish-language nutrition Tickets will be available at the High School band. Ticket prices are be available for children 4 and it on a blog at classes teach participants how to door. Prices are $6 for Seniors and as follows: Adult-$5.00, Students- under. www.onebookoneirving.com. One choose and prepare healthier, Children and $12 for Adults. $3.00, children 3 and under- book will be available for each inexpensive foods for their families. $2.00. Tickets purchased at the door March 9 General Meeting household, while supplies last. For Classes include cooking March 5 Tour Historic Home will be $7.00 for all. Proceeds will The upcoming program will more information, call (972) 721- demonstrations, and students For a view of yesterday, visit benefit the Nimitz band program. feature Irish History and Song 2606. receive a certificate and a the Irving Heritage House, located In addition to the wonderful presented by musician/historian, graduation gift. Classes will be from at 303 South O’Connor, on March food, bands from all schools will Dave Tanner. Saturday Morning Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, March 2- 5, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. present several music selections for Irving Garden and Arts general Scholars 16, at the City of Irving Human and 5:00 p.m.. Admission is free and your dinning experience. meetings are held in the Garden and Trained volunteers provide Services Building, 440 S. Nursery tours are provided. Built in 1912, For further information, Arts Center, 906 Senter St. at 10 a.m. free tutoring for Irving ISD Road. Call (972) 742-5982 to register. the Heritage House is a restored contact Karen Lowman at: 214-315- on the second Thursday Sept. pioneer home. Many of the present 7985 through May. March 4 Casino Night furnishings are antiques, which For more information, contact Come join us for the 13th Annual were in the home of Mr. and Mrs. March 9 Author to lead evening Darlene Johnson, 972-986-7226. Casino C.P. Schulze. The house has been Lenten soup and study series Night, Saturday, March 4th. Los designated as a Texas State Preparations are being made March 10 – 11 Dallas Divas! Lupes Restaurant dinner will be Historical Landmark. for a Lenten Soup Dinner and Study Lyric Stage will present the served from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm. For information, call 972-252- Series sponsored by The Episcopal tenth annual DALLAS DIVAS! Live and Silent Auctions and Casino 3838 or visit the web site Church of the Redeemer and concert in the Irving Arts Center’s from 8 pm to 12:00 am. Ticket prices www.irvingheritage.com. Woodhaven Presbyterian Carpenter Performance Hall, per person are $20 in advance or Churches. The Reverend Dr. Fred March 10 and 11at 8:00 PM. $25 at the door (which includes March 5 Introduction to Blogging Schmidt will serve as study leader, Lyric Stage Founding dinner, $250 in chips, and entry in A free class on the with assistance from Reverend Producer, Steven Jones, has door prize). fundamentals of blogging, an Shannon Kershner (pastor of assembled 10 of North Texas’ finest For information on tickets or increasingly popular form of Woodhaven), and Reverend Gail leading ladies for the ninth edition directions, you may contact personal expression, will be held Gateley (pastor of Redeemer). of this highly anticipated annual Roselyn Krasner in the school from 2 to 4 p.m. March 5 in the This year’s theme is “Seeking event. The 2006 Divas include office at 972-255-0205. Holy Family Central Library Auditorium, 801 W. God’s Will,” based on the new book Laurie Buluaro, Catherine Carpenter of Nazareth Catholic Church-2323 Irving Blvd. What God Wants for Your Life, Cox, Kia Dawn Fulton, Julie Cheyenne St.-Irving, TX 75062. written by Reverend Fred Schmidt. Johnson, Ada Lynn, Jennifer March 6 Taste of Nimitz The first meeting will be on Pasion, Sally Soldo, Lois Sonnier, March 5 Concert The Nimitz Band Boosters will March 9 in the Episcopal Church’s Dara Whitehead and Jodi Crawford The Irving Symphonic Band be sponsoring “The Taste of Redeemer Room and will start at 6:30 Wright. Dallas’ Diva of Directors, will perform on March 5 at the Irving Nimitz” on March 6th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. with a soup and bread supper Cheryl Denson, will stage the High School Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. p.m. in the Nimitz high school followed by the program at 7:00 glamorous evening. Irving Rambler Marketcenter

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Years of Setting the Leadership introduced the keynote speaker, leadership,” Mr. Palmer said. “I trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, “Scouting’s alumni record is Standard was hosted by local Steve Banta, Group President, asked myself, ‘What makes me courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, also very impressive. A recent businessman, David Ferneding, at Northwest and Southwest Regions spend so much of my time and thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. survey that was done in high the Las Colinas Country Club on of Verizon Communications. efforts with Scouts?’ To me it comes What I would suggest to you is that schools revealed 85% of student Feb. 22. David Palmer, Friends of “We talk about things that are down to very fundamental things those traits, those habits combine council presidents were scouts, that Scouting does for my kids and into what we call ‘good character.’ 89% of senior class presidents other kids that I see. Character is what becomes the core were scouts, 80% of junior class “So I would like to talk about of great leadership and that is what presidents were scouts, and 75% some very fundamental things. The gets me going. That is why I chose of school publication editors were Scouts slogan is ‘do a good turn to be here today. scouts. Scouts account for 64% of daily.’ Do something nice, “I am also kind of a numbers Air Force Academy graduates, something good for someone guy. I love statistics,” Mr. Palmer 58% of West Point graduates, 70% without being asked to. Do it just said. “What happens to a Scout? of Annapolis graduates, 73% of because it is the thing to do. Records indicate out of every 100 Rhodes Scholars, 85% of FBI “The Scout motto is ‘be boys who participate in Scouts two agents, and 26 of the first 29 prepared.’ A couple of years ago, I become Eagle Scouts, 17 become astronauts,” he said. had a great opportunity to future Scout volunteers, 12 will have interview Roger Staubach. He said their first contact with the church, Tom Landry ingrained in him that it one will enter the clergy, five will JustJust ForFor KidsKids takes a lot of unspectacular earn their church award, 18 will preparation to get spectacular develop a hobby that will last for Children’s results. The key link for that is the rest of their adult lives, eight Fashion preparation and results. That is one will enter a vocation they learned In support of the Boy Scouts, David Palmer, David Ferneding and Steve of the important things this through the merit badge system, Show Banta joined by Scouts, Benjamin Roman, Joey Eage, and Vicent program continues to reinforce in one will use his Scouting skills to National Syndicated Host Pannitti, made the Western Star District Corporate Luncheon a our kids. ‘Be prepared’ to get the save his own life and one will use Cedric Bailey of ABC Radio success. 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