Super Lunchattended Thegroup’Sdec.10, at to Continuethatwork

Home , Beth Van Duyne

Bush Elementary principalnamedFriends Ambassador Bush Elementary By SissyCourtney public confidence in their schoolswithmisinforma- intheir public confidence undermining intentionally are critics andmalcontents in 2004. “Matthasfiguredoutthattheself-appointed as PublicSchools,whichheandhiswifeLeslie started - Tex of Friends of CEO and President Milder, Scott said only forhiscampus, butforallTexaspublicschools,” ISD. Dallas. BushispartoftheCarrollton/FarmersBranch dinner onDec.5attheFrontiersofFlightMuseumin annualeighth fundraising its yearat Ambassadorthe of Matt WarnockofBarbaraBushMiddleSchoolasits “Matt Warnock is an incredible ambassador not “Matt Warnockisanincredibleambassadornot honoredPrincipal Schools TexasPublic Friendsof Salvation Army The to support visibility CowboysDallas lendtheir Lunch Super being “astrongmentorforthousandsofgirls.” done forIrving,hersupporttheSalvation Army,andpraised Andersonfor President ofBrandManagementCharlotteJonesAndersonforallshehas emcee fortheeventAlZapanta,thanksDallasCowboys Executive Vice At theSalvation ArmySuperLunch, Irving MayorBethVanDuyne,with The Irving Rambler PERIODICALS Super Lunchattended thegroup’sDec.10, at to continuethatwork. generositycorporationsof andindividualsinorder United Statesthisyear,andtheydependonthe Army helpedover30millionpeopleacrossthe tion intheworld–onepersonevery second.The more childreneachyearthananyotherorganiza- SalvationArmyhelps andThe line, poverty the Coppell

Irving Rambler $0.50 POSTAGE PAID Rambler Rambler Rambler Rambler Coppell Rambler Rambler P.O. Box 177731 IRVING TEXAS About 450supportersofTheSalvationArmy below inIrvinglives children five inevery One By SissyCourtney Irving, TX 75017 PERMIT #024981 See SUPER LUNCH,See SUPER Page11 ● MEDICAL IRVING CLINIC SURGICAL ● See PRINCIPAL,Page4

●

● Irving

Irving LasColinas

LasColinas By Amanda CasanovaBy Amanda celebrates 50thyear anniversary Republican Irving Women’s Club in atatheclub’s Dec.10meeting. New officers fortheIrvingRepublican Women’s Clubaresworn women to run for office. women torunforoffice. Republican andencourage didates to activelysupportconservative can- thatworks political actioncommittee Women’s Club. anniversary oftheIrvingRepublican house onDec.10tomarkthe50th MayorBethVanDuyne’seredat and Chartered in 1962, the club is a Chartered in1962, the clubisa Conservatives fromIrvinggath-

● ● of Irving Convention CenterMon.,Dec.10. The Salvation ArmyChoir performsattheSuperLunch atthe Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM WE CAREABOUTYOU &YOUR FAMILY WE CAREABOUTYOU &YOUR FAMILY Not availablefor After HoursClinic Sat &Sun9:00 AM–4:00 PM Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Mon-Fri 5:00PM–9:00PM No appointmentnecessary After HoursClinic: Lab &Radiology : Office Hours: ● ●

Photos bySissyCourtney

V V alley Ranch alley Ranch group definitely gets involved in all group definitelygetsinvolved inall Democrat atthatlevel, butthis asRepublicanand run necessarily level,”said.“Wedon’t VanDuyne because youalsorecognizethelocal Club president. and former Republican Women’s Duyne, theCity’s firstfemalemayor “I wanttothank thisgroup, Van with case the Such was See REPUBLICANS,Page9 Photo byAmandaCasanova 972-253-4200 972-253-4200 Mayor Beth Van Duyne. Mayor BethVanDuyne. Ward MatthewswithIrving Leadership AwardfromMajor Lunch, receives theAnnual Bolger, Chairman oftheSuper For 20yearsofservice, Pat www.mscitx.com www.mscitx.com Sissy Courtney Photos by Milder. Scott andLeslie presented by the YearAward Ambassador of Public Schools Friends ofTexas School receives Bush Middle of Barbara Warnock Principal Matt ● ● ● ● ●

Ne tattooremoval gethelpnow— convenientlylocated available available immediate openings Hospital-Irving nearby inBaylor plans major insurance included onall procedures cosmetic andlaser medical, surgical, 2021 MacArthurBlvd.,Suite435,Irving,TX75061 w Dermato Compr Baylor Hospital-Irving-MedicalOf OB/GYN: 6750N.MacArthur Blvd.#255 Las Colinas:6750N.MacArthur Blvd.#250 Baylor MOBI:2001N.MacArthurBlvd.#425 Tuscan Cardiovascular Center:701 Tuscan Dr#205 Valdez Clinic:3501N.MacArthurBlvd#400 2021 N.MacArthurBlvd, Irving, 75061 December 15,2012 (972) 373-0333 trademarks ofChamppsOperating Corporation. reserved Allrights 2011. Champps, logo andtheChamppsflag are ChamppsAmericana registered On thecor 855 Call tomak Open onCh THE W ehensive DermatologyServices G . J By Amanda CasanovaBy Amanda unit prosecution animal cruelty County creates are treated and knowing how many other cases are are treatedandknowinghowmanyothercases through donations. leaders arehopingtheunitwillbefundedsolely recenta pressannouncedat conference. County to theunit. Restaurants, Inc., have alreadydonated$40,000 and herhusband,whoownsDickey’sBarbecue ate. DallasCountyCommissionerMaurineDickey one investigator, needsabout$200,000tooper- and thoseoffenseswillbeprosecuted.” County willnottolerateanimalcrueltyanymore, sioner ElbaGarcia. Dallas, BetterDallas”andDallasCountyCommis- organization“Safer the between is apartnership unit willbethefirstofitskindinNorthTexasand The cases. those unittoprosecute an animalcruelty down on animal cruelty cases voted Dec. 4 to create sales ratio next year restaurant alcohol Council may take up business and could also bring in more high-end business andcouldalsobring inmore high-end would presentthecityasawelcomingplacefor and evenleadtoaspikeinthecrimerate. alcohol salescouldnegatively affectneighborhoods on the ordinance easing viewed.They saythat is community the how impact could sales alcohol vote ontheissueatJan. 10meeting. 30/70 ratio. and zoningcommissionvotedtorecommendthe alcohol sales. Then thisfall, theIrving planning ratio30ingthe topercent and foodsales70percent be reversed orchanged. ratio the that asking are businesses area and merce the GreaterIrving-Las ColinasChamberofCom- for food/alcoholic beverage sales at restaurants, but ratio onalcoholicbeveragesalesinrestaurants. Year bytacklingtheissueofwhethertochange By AmandaCasanova I ohn Car ner of FT OF Other Locations:

“It breaks my heart to see how these animals “It breaksmyhearttoseehowtheseanimals Another $2,000 has been donated, officials The unit, which will include one prosecutor and “Our goalissimple,” Garciasaid. “Dallas Dallas Countyofficialslookingcracking to Proponents, however, say changing the ratio Proponents, however,saychangingtheratio Critics havesaidchangingtheratiotofavor todiscussandpossibly Councilisexpected The In March, thechamberrecommendedchang- The current cityordinance setsaratio of60/40 New the in ring could Council City Irving The Main Location: e ar W aln r 214.373.7546 BURGERS, Dr penter Fr istmas Da ut HillandHWY114 eser . EllenTu www See ANIMALCRUELTY, Page12 v See ALCOHOLSALES,Page12 log ation. .DermLaserDallas.com e w y! B a r y O ner y E E R fice Building2 &S c P 50¢ O R e T S Laur en Davis,P A-C Page 2 December 15, 2012 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com

Heritage House holds 100th Anniversary Finale LOOKING FOR AN By Amanda Casanova END-OF-YEAR DONATION THAT People slowly filed through the Heritage House, dropping letters and DIRECTLY BENEFITS CHILDREN? business cards into a time capsule on Please consider Family Promise of Irving, a non-profit Dec. 10 at the Heritage House 100th program assisting homeless families with temporary shelter, Anniversary Finale. However, unlike finding them permanent housing and facilitating job searches. other time capsules, this one won’t be buried. Your contribution will be used for child care for those children Mary Higbie, public relations for who are not of school age, while the parents look for jobs in the Irving Heritage Society, said the order to return to a stable life. Heritage House 100th Anniversary committee had done their research Thank you so much for your consideration in this holiday and didn’t want weather and time to season. decay the box. “We knew we wanted to have a grand finale of the year of celebration and Brown Funeral Home made this possible,” Higbie said. The box of memorabilia from Irving community leaders and others Photos by Amanda Casanova Mailing address: PO Box 177516, Irving, TX 75017-7516 was the final event in a yearlong cel- A woman places a note into the time capsule during the 100th Sponsored by Plymouth Park Church of Christ ebration of 100 years of the Heritage Anniversary Finale at the Heritage House. House, one of Irving’s oldest homes at 303 S O’Connor Rd. The home was built in 1912 by C.P. Schulze, the brother of Irving co-founder J.O. Schulze. About 50 people gathered in the small house to cap the year by filling and sealing the time capsule. “This is an event for us to toast all the many members who worked on the committee and all the past presidents who provided the wisdom Ready to be sealed, the and guidance for not just what you Heritage House’s time capsule see in this house, but other icons is filled with notes, letters and throughout the city,” said Chris Wal- mementos to be read by future lace, president of the Heritage Society and co-chairman for the Anniversary Irving residents. committee. This year, the Irving Heritage Society presented a range of events to commemorate the house’s centen- Subscribe to the nial celebration. Activities included a kick-off event with local and state Rambler lawmakers, educational outreach and a Valentine Tea. 214-676-1145 / “We had a very productive, very [email protected] full year to celebrate the history of this house,” Wallace said. “We all came together to celebrate this history.” The Heritage House was designated as a Texas State Historical Landmark in 1986. The organization is looking to apply for a national historical landmark for the house next year. “If so, it would be the first structure in Irving, Texas to be so Le Breakfast ◆ Le Brunch ◆ Le Lunch designated,” said Mary Oberlin, co-chairwoman for the anniversary committee. In 2013, the Heritage Society will also be working to restore Mary’s Playhouse, a children’s playhouse that will be behind the Heritage House.

IRVING SUNRISE ROTARY

August 9 Sandra Forster Rotary District Governor August 16 Billy D Hines The History of NorthPark Join us Center Voted Best Breakfast in Irving for great speakers Le Peep every week! August 23 The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and Dallas' Trinity 4835 N O'Connor Blvd #100 We are always seeking Irving, Texas 75062 new individuals who want Purchase River Project to make a di erence $50 worth August 30 TBA 972-717-0422 e Irving-Las Colinas Rotary www.lepeeptexas.com in their community. of either, or a combination of coupon Club meets every ursday at MEETINGS books and gi certicates and receive Hours of Operation 7 a.m. Thursda y mornings Noon at the Las Colinas Country Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:00pm, Las Colinas Country Club a FREE Clmealub ,on and you wer nextwelco visit.me guests. We Sat and Sun 7am-2:30pm 4400 N.O'Connor Blvd Expires Jan 2013are always seeking new individuals Irving, Texas 75062 Daily Specials Mon-Fri who want to make a di erence in their community. Make Your Own Magic! at the IRVING ARTS CENTER Family Fundays Free! Dec. 8, 15, & 22 • 2-4 p.m. Create holiday crafts, meet Santa and enjoy festive Open 7 days a week. decorations throughout the Arts Center. All supplies provided. IrvingArtCenter.com

(972) 870-1992 [email protected] Rambler The entire contents of this newspaper are the sole You can subscribe to The Rambler for $35 per The Publication of columnists’ views, as well as ad- Rambler property of Rambler Newspapers, with all rights reserved. year. The Rambler is also distributed in businesses and vertising, does not constitute endorsement. The Rambler Director Stacey Starkey Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or public areas. reserves the right to reject or edit any advertising. The graphic content in any manner is prohibited. Deadline for the submission of articles and adver- Rambler, its publisher, and editor are not responsible for Publisher John Starkey If you have an upcoming event, game scores, a tising is noon Wednesday, prior to the publication date. errors in advertising. Circulation Manager 214-676-1145 Tammy Pompa press release, or interesting story, please let us know. The All submitted articles are subject to editing. Opinions The Rambler Volume 9 Issue 50 is published weekly Rambler encourages submission of articles, facts, and expressed in submitted advertisements, articles, editorial, for $35 dollars a year by Rambler Newspapers, 627 S. Sales Margaret Lopez Ruth Medcalf photographs pertaining to the people, life, business, and or commentary are those of the writer, and not necessarily Rogers, Irving, TX 75060. Periodicals postage prices paid Bob Toler entertainment of Irving, Texas. those of The Rambler, the publisher, editor, or any staff at Irving, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Rambler #024981 is published weekly by member. All articles, press releases, photographs and other The Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017. Rambler Newspapers, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017. materials submitted become the property of The Rambler.

Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Rambler is Copyrighted 2012 www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER December 15, 2012 Page 3 Arrest made in Valley Ranch residential burglaries Driver Arrested For Intoxication Manslaughter The Irving Police Department is currently investigating a single vehicle The Irving Police Department stolen from Irving, Plano, Carrollton, fatality accident involving two Dallas Cowboys football players. On Dec. 8 made an arrest this week (Dec. 9-13) University Park and Austin. They at about 2:21 a.m., Joshua in a series of residential burglaries were also able to recover a large Price-Brent, a 24 year-old Irving resident, was driving westbound in that occurred in the Valley Ranch amount of jewelry that is believed the 1400 block of the NSR of E. S.H. 114. His vehicle was traveling at a area in late October. The burglars to have been stolen and are working high rate of speed when it hit the outside curb causing the vehicle to flip in those offenses targeted high end to try and determine where it was at least one time before coming to rest in the middle of the service road. jewelry and small electronics and taken from. When officers arrived, they contacted Price-Brent who was identified usually made entry into the homes This arrest is a major accom- as the driver. He was responsive and able to speak with officers. Officers by breaking out a window in a rear plishment in a very lengthy investiga- also located Jerry Brown Jr., a 25 year-old male, who was the passenger door of the residence. tion and it could not have occurred in the car. Brown was unresponsive and transported to an area hospital, The suspect, Jefferson Nunez- without the assistance of residents where he was later pronounced deceased. Suarez (22) of Houston, was arrested who came forward and provided in- Officers at the scene believed alcohol was a contributing factor in the at his residence by the Houston formation about what they saw in the crash; therefore, Price-Brent was asked to perform field sobriety tests. Police Department on a warrant for areas where the offenses occurred. Based on the results of the tests, along with the officer’s observations and burglary of a habitation issued by The assistance the Houston Police Jefferson Nunez-Suarez conversations with Price-Brent, he was arrested for driving while intoxi- Irving Police. Upon his arrest, Irving Department provided was invaluable cated. He was transported to an area hospital for a mandatory blood draw. Jefferson Nunez-Suarez is still in investigators traveled to Houston and, because of their help and the Once it was learned that the passenger of his vehicle had died as a result custody in the Harris County Jail on and executed a search warrant at his hard work of the Irving investigators, of the crash, Price-Brent was booked into the Irving City jail on one count a $100,000 bond awaiting transfer residence and were able to recover this arrest and property recovery was of Intoxication Manslaughter. to Dallas County. electronics that had been reported possible. Investigators are also looking for any witnesses who might have details about the incident and are asking that they contact the Irving Police Irving mayor addresses state officials Department at 972-721-2762. Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne, along with the mayors an environment that promotes business and economic of Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, briefed Texas legis- vibrancy. Attention Non-Profit Organizations lative officials on a number of regional issues, including “The Governor’s Office of Economic Development Rambler Newspapers is preparing to allocate their in- transportation, water and economic development. The has done an outstanding job in assisting in out-of-state kind donations for 2013. Every year the Rambler Newspapers group also discussed the impact of unfunded mandates recruitment opportunities. I would suggest we must look contributes between $40,000 - $50,000 to local charity orga- on local governments. Some of those mandates include at how to help grow our small-to mid-sized businesses as nizations in the form of in-kind donations. If your organization health care, environmental regulations and education well. There are few state-level programs that undertake wants to be considered for donations of advertising space initiatives. this mission, and it is a void that we would like to see in the Irving Rambler or the DFW NewsFlash, please email “Our state government bears many costs handed filled,” added Van Duyne. your wants and needs to [email protected] before down by the federal government. Mandates imposed The meeting took place at Cowboys Stadium in Ar- December 31, 2012. In order to manage the number of by one government to another can be burdensome and lington. State Rep. Diane Patrick welcomed the officials requests received, the Rambler Newspapers allocates all those costs usually end up being funded at the local level and was followed by briefings on city legislative agendas. of their in-kind donations at the beginning of each year. by local taxpayers,” said Van Duyne. “I appreciate our Sen. Kelly Hancock was in attendance, as well as Texas Legislature taking the time to understand some of Reps. Kenneth Sheets, Helen Giddings, Charlie Geren, our issues and the budget situation we face.” Diane Patrick, Jonathan Stickland, Nichole Collier, Additionally, Van Duyne advised the legislators in Stephanie Klick, Bill Zedler, Craig Goldman, Chris $69* D.I.V.O.R.C.E attendance that economic development was a great area Turner, Roberta Alonzo, and Matt Krause. CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW in which the state and cities can partner to help create Source: City of Irving ● ● DWI / Suspended License Divorce / Annulment ● All Warrants ● Child Support / Paternity ● ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification ● Restraining Order ● Occupational License ● Protective Order COMMUNITY CALENDAR ● Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● Domestic Violence n December 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. n December 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Santa’s mailbox located at Town Drug and Violence Summit Open Casting Call Center, 255 Parkway Blvd. Direct- Easy Payment Plans Juvenile Cases Open Saturdays and Sundays Come and learn how to protect your- Are you a passionate amateur baker? to-the-North Pole-letter-delivery Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe Child Protective self, your family and your community You may be the perfect candidate for is underway. No postage needed. 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy Services/CPS 1420 N. Cooper St., #112 at MacArthur High School, 3700 N. an exciting new competition baking Santa’s helpers will make the final #409, Dallas 75207 Arlington, TX 76010 MacArthur Blvd. Also find out how series on CBS. Amateur skilled bakers pick-up on Thursday. There is still 214-638-5930 Se Habla Espanol 817-277-0196 you can get involved with the schools will compete against one another in plenty of time for Santa to pack his and community to address and attack baking challenges that will test every sleigh with holiday goodies. 866-446-1400 drug and violence issues. There will aspect of their baking skills. Seeking *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case, if you qualify. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. be parent sessions, free childcare, all types of non-professional bakers, and refreshments. Free bus trans- whether you’re an athlete, teacher, portation is available at 7:15 a.m. truck driver or retiree. Located at from Elliot and Hanes elementary the Duo – All things Culinary, 7721 Constance Q. Zhou, MD schools, Austin, Bowie, Lamar, and Inwood Rd. Dallas. Sam Houston junior high schools, n Deadline - December 16 Specialist in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Nimitz High School. Buses will Blue Christmas Toy Drive return to campuses at 1:15 p.m. The Irving Police and Fire depart- ✦ Medical Degree in Otolaryngology from University of Texas For more information, call Ernesto ments are again hosting the Blue Southwestern Medical School, 2006 Mendizadal with Irving Independent Christmas Toy Drive. Donations of School District at 972-600-6134. new, unwrapped toys for children ✦ Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center n December 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ages 1–16 (gifts for teens are most ✦ Joined the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving, October 2011 Holiday Bake Sale/ Gift Shoppe needed), as well as canned and box DFW Humane Society is having a food items, can be dropped off at any ✦ Bilingual: English and Chinese holiday Bake Sale - Treats for Pets Irving fire station through Sunday. and Sweets for People. Visit the For more information, call 972-721- holiday gift shoppe too to complete 2746. Call today to schedule your gift buying at the Irving Animal n Deadline - December 20 Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Lane, Santa’s Mailbox an appointment! 972-253-4280 Irving. All proceeds benefit the pets All good little girls and boys need to of DFW Humane Society. complete their Wish List and drop it 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 225, Irving, TX 75061 College that ﬁts y o u r life. Registration Nov. 26 through Jan. 16, 2013

North Lake College offers: • Quality education • Affordable tuition • Flexible course schedules Classes begin January 22.

www .no r t hla kec o l l ege .ed u Page 4 December 15, 2012 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Hobbit is enchanting yet still disappointing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey time when 3D was unheard of in the Ten years ago we watched The mainstream arena. Now it seems this Lord of the Rings: The Return of film relied heavily on 3D elements as the King and began asking ourselves if that would distract us from the lack when Peter Jackson would give us of landscape. Most of the three hours the adventures of Bilbo Baggins now had the characters walking around that the trilogy had ended. It was in what seemed like a PBS stage clear then that no one else should be production or a cardboard maze. I allowed to touch kept wondering if Jackson was going middle earth and to lead us to a place that suddenly the characters exploded on screen, sort of like in that dwell there. Wizard of Oz when Dorothy opens Photo by John Starkey Now that The the black and white door to a land of Blue Christmas Hobbit: An Un- color. But it never arrived. expected Jour- The first thought was that Peter There’s plenty to eat as the ney is finally here was making this for a different audi- crew at the Plymouth Park the bar is raised ence. The book is certainly geared to Baptist Church prepares Matt high and the re- younger readers than the LOTR. So breakfast to help support Blue Mungle sults should as maybe the playful, almost Saturday Christmas on Dec. 8. expected. Which morning cartoon sets and antics were MUNGLE leaves this re- part of the plan. But then when the Sparky and Santa Claus make ON MOVIES viewer a little Orcs show up and the battles occur, greet all the children at the disappointed. there is no question that they are “Breakfast with Santa and In case you aren’t aware of the too graphic and violent for anyone Irving Firefighters” in support story The Hobbit is the prequel to under 14. So the two worlds never of Blue Christmas. the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It is seem to gel. The details given to the a fascinating book full of marvelous inhabitants of middle earth are in- characters and gives us the history credible. They are fluid and dripping of how the ring came to belong to with grossness. I wanted that same Irving Mayor joins high speed rail group Irving ISD hires Bertha Bailey Frodo’s Uncle Bilbo Baggins (Martin detail in the lands traveled on in the City of Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne has been elected Vice Whatley as attorney Freeman). The great wizard Gandalf journey. Chair of the US High Speed Rail Association. The USHSR is the (Ian McKellen) has volunteered Bilbo The Hobbit: An Unexpected only organization in the United States working entirely on advanc- The Irving ISD has hired its first in-house to help the Dwarfs in their quest to Journey has yet to be rated. Though ing a state-of-the-art national high speed rail network across the attorney to represent the Superintendent, reclaim their home. Both sides are the story, dialogue, and characters country. designated staff and the Board of Trustees. unhappy with this merger, yet they are easily a timid PG, the action, “We are pleased Mayor Van Duyne agreed to take an active Until now the district has been using out of strike an accord and set off. The idea violence, peril and graphic imagery role in the Association,” said Chairman Rod Diridon, Executive Di- district legal counsel. The Board was recently of a Hobbit on a trek with the wizard of the Orcs elevates it to a PG-14 or rector, Mineta Transportation Institute. “The Mayor has a wealth introduced to Bertha Bailey Whatley, the lone Gandalf, and a pack of Dwarves; 15. You certainly need to know your of transportation experience and we plan to leverage her passion finalist for the position. fighting Orcs, Goblins, Trolls, and kids with this one. I give it 3.5 out of and vision for the future of high-speed rail to further the effort.” Ms. Bailey is currently the Chief Legal other such nonsense, makes for great 5 furry feat. The USHSR is an independent, nonprofit trade association Counsel for Fort Worth ISD. Her anticipated movie adaptation. Yes the story is still as enchant- chartered to organize and mobilize the industry with a shared vi- start date with Irving ISD is Jan. 7 and the What fans needed from Jackson ing and Freeman is the perfect Bilbo. sion for a 21st century, 17,000 mile national high speed rail system agreed annual salary for the position of At- more than anything was the beauty The nearly three hours fly by as you built in phases for completion by 2030. torney will be $141,000. Ms. Bailey accepted of the shire, the majesty of the other watch them all encounter trial after “I look forward to working on advancing transportation this position as an at-will employee which worlds, and the darkness of middle trial. It is certainly a film worth see- lines across America and especially across the State of Texas,” means the Board of Trustees does not have to earth. ing, but you have to go in understand- said Van Duyne. formally vote to approve the hire. The cinematography in the ing that, like the little Hobbit, you Source: City of Irving Source: Irving ISD LOTR Trilogy was breathtaking in a might find it an unexpected journey.

Friends of Texas Public Schools am- ing our educators in how to get those miracles – we need to celebrate. I 2009. He started his career in C-FB Principal bassador training led by the Milders. things out and heard. know I am preaching to the choir, ISD teaching science at Creekview Continued from Page 1 It consists of three two-hour training Acceptance speech but ladies and gentlemen, we need High School in 1998. He served as sessions where community members “I am so honored to represent to sing louder and figure out how to an assistant principal and then as- tion and half-truths. People are not learn talking points so that they can public education in this way; it’s not get more voices in this choir of ours. sociate principal at Ranchview High aware and have no reason to be aware talk about the good things that our what I do, it’s who I am,” Warnock We’re not blind; we know we make School before taking over at Barbara that our public schools are actually public schools are doing. said. “The teachers and staff at Bar- mistakes and have room to grow, Bush Middle School. He is married performing better today than ever “It’s the old fashioned word of bara Bush Middle School in Farm- but our good far outweighs our bad. to Georgeanne Warnock, principal at in history. Few are telling the story.” mouth,” Warnock said. “We know ers/Branch ISD work tirelessly for Come to our schools; come and see RL Turner High School in C-FB ISD. Friend of the Year, ice cream a lot of conversations occur about the good of our students. In no way for yourselves. Life is so much more They have four boys, aged 4 through businessman and author of Schools public schools, teachers, students, would I be here if not for your dedica- enjoyable when we look at the good 11. Warnock earned his bachelor’s Cannot Do It Alone Jamie Vollmer of and what’s going on, and we just want tion and tireless efforts. rather than the bad.” degree in biology and geology from Ohio, was also honored at the dinner. to make sure that people are armed “Raise your hands if you can Bio Stephen F. Austin State University “Educators today must under- with the truth. Our charge is to en- read.” Every hand in the audience, Warnock has been principal at and his master’s degree in education stand their role as ambassadors for gage anyone and everyone in any way except for Warnock’s four-year-old Barbara Bush Middle School since from University of North Texas. their profession and the necessity of that we can: social media, Facebook, son’s, went up. sharing what’s really going on in the sitting in the stands at a little league “Halleluiah for public education, public schools,” Vollmer said. soccer game; the opportunities are if not only for the magic of reading, Warnock echoes that sentiment. everywhere. because that is what happens in our “We’re getting killed in this war Friends founders public schools – magic and miracles,” over public opinion,” Warnock said. “We started (Friends of Texas Warnock said. “It happens every day “We’ve got to step up and defend our Public Schools) because we were in schools everywhere. Magic and honor. Our students are incredibly tired of the public beating public gifted and are achieving extraordi- school educators were taking every nary results in our schools. It’s truly day in media and politics, and it was * THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED LIFE OF PI - 3D PG a shame that Texans don’t know their disrespectful and mean-spirited,” From public schools are effective and ef- Scott Milder said. “There really JOURNEY - 2D PG13 4:25 10:20 11:45 12:30 3:20 4:05 7:00 ficient.” wasn’t anybody stepping up and get- Big State Drug 7:45 10:35 LIFE OF PI - 2D PG The U.S. Department of Educa- ting the backs of our educators. There 1:20 7:20 * THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED tion recently confirmed that Texas are a lot of really great people work- Come and Check Out Our JOURNEY - 3D PG13 BREAKING DAWN public schools are outperforming ing in public education on the behalf 1:15 2:50 4:50 6:30 8:30 10:05 PART 2 PG13 Assorted Christmas Nick-Nacks 1:15 4:30 7:10 9:45 other states with their release of of our children, and if we’re going to PLAYING FOR KEEPS PG13 state-by-state high school graduation have conversations about how we’re 12:00 2:20 4:40 7:05 9:25 SKYFALL PG13 Candies 11:50 3:00 6:40 9:55 rates. African-American students in going to continue to improve, let’s RISE OF the Class of 2011 tied for first in the step back and celebrate the achieve- Candles THE GUARDIANS - 2D PG FLIGHT R 12:20 3:25 6:55 10:00 nation with Montana for the highest ments that they’ve made and wrap Beanie Babies 12:00 2:20 4:40 7:10 9:30 graduation rate among their peers our arms around them and work Snow Globes RED DAWN PG13 at 81 percent. Hispanic students with them in areas where they need 11:55 2:15 4:35 7:15 9:50 * - Fully Restricted finished second nationally among to improve. Gift Bags LINCOLN PG13 # - No Passes their peers behind only Maine with a “Historically, it’s been ‘We’ll Christmas Decor 11:55 3:10 6:45 10:10 graduation rate of 82 percent. White beat them up, and then we’ll demand College Christmas Tickets on sale NOW! Online or at the Theater students ranked first in the nation improvement,’ and that’s no way to with a graduation rate of 92 percent. relate to people.” Willow Tree Figurines “Any honor I receive is because Milder’s wife Leslie was a Texas of the people that I’m surrounded by,” classroom teacher for 10 years before 100 E. Irving Blvd. Warnock said. “I’m honored to rep- the demands of their organization Irving, Tx 75060 Why wait in lines? resent public education in this way, required she quit teaching to devote Phone: 972.254.1521 PURCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com but I also recognize there are a lot of her time fully to their mission. Nine people working just as hard as I am. of her family members, including her “Our district is partnered with mom, are teachers. Friends of Texas Public Schools, and “I grew up listening to those I represent the Ambassador Program ladies tell all their awesome, fun Gerald Edelman, M.D., Ph.D. where this organization started by stories that they had and how they Joins the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving! Scott and Leslie Milder, who are just talked about education. Once I got amazing people, is training commu- in the business, I became very aware Specialist in Oncology and Hematology nity members and arming them with of how people outside my family ✦ information about public schools talk about education, and it’s not the Graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine to combat the misinformation and same,” Leslie Milder said. “I wanted ✦ Board Certiﬁed by the American Board of Internal Medicine negativity out there about public everybody to have that inside glimpse with a subspecialty in Medical Oncology schools and to get the word out about of just how amazing it is in public ✦ Principal Investigator at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center all the good things that we’re doing. schools and what all we’re doing. ✦ We’re doing a lot of really good things We’re not taught as educators how Has served the Irving Community since 1991 – a lot of magic, a lot of miracles are to do those things. going on in every classroom in public “Our mission is twofold,” she Accepts most Health Plans education.” said. “We want to change Texas and Barbara Bush MS has a group of get out some of the good things about including Medicare 972-253-4245 parents, teachers, administrators and our public schools. In addition, we 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 350, Irving, TX 75061 community members going through work inside our public schools, train- www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER December 15, 2012 Page 5

Congregations NOW OPEN til 7 pm on Tuesdays for Holiday Shopping work together Get 50% off Buy One Pant Hem one single item Get One FREE to help homeless (equal or lesser value) in gift shop Expires 1/1/13 Members of Hope Fellowship Expires 12/29/2012 joined Good Shepherd Lutheran for a Homeless Outreach Prayer Event. (H.O.P.E.) on Dec. 8. $1 per yard off Members of both churches any single requested contributions of winter cut fabric in store weather clothing items from their Expires 12/29/2012 congregations for this event, especially jackets, and blankets plus toi- Bring in a new, unwrapped letries, to distribute for the homeless Courtesy Photo gift for Toys for Tots of the Irving community. Spreading the joy, volunteers from Hope Fellowship and Good and receive a The response from members Shepherd Lutheran prepare items for homeless members of the double punch on FABRIC STORE was tremendous. Besides blankets community. your member card! and jackets, donations included persons were fed hot dogs, chips and ing, shoes and packs of toothbrushes, Expires 12/18/12 (972) 579-0535 socks, underwear and shoes. cookies, provided with coffee, lemon- tooth paste, mouthwash,Expires 10/27/12 hand soap 118 W. Irving Blvd., Irving TX 75060 The event was held at Good ade or bottled water and then allowed and shampoo. [email protected] Shepherd Lutheran’s Fellowship to pick out the items they needed Source: Hope Fellowship, hall where approximately 100 needy from the generous selection of cloth- Good Shepherd Lutheran Santa Claus is coming . . . to Joes! December 21 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bring your camera! Purchase $25 in gift certiﬁcates and receive a $5 gift certiﬁcate BREAKFAST ◆ LUNCH ◆ DINNER ◆ Family Dining ◆ Homestyle Cooking ◆ ◆ All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. ◆ Source: C-FB ISD ◆ ◆ The men’s basketball teams of Newman Smith and R. L. Turner High Schools recently took the Lite-eaters Selection court to raise awareness for Kacie’s Run, benefiting C-FB ISD Special Olympics. The C-FB ISD All Serving Irving For Over 40 Years Stars Special Olympics team, joined the two teams in pre-game recognition and warm ups. The For Take Out Call players and spectators “passed the buckets” and made donations in support of the All Stars. (972) 253-7335 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. TDI plans $50 million apartment project Sat. 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. TDI announced Dec. 7 that it every kitchen.” under construction in Texas, Cali- has purchased 6.65 acres of prime “The Las Colinas residential fornia and Arizona and has asset real estate in Las Colinas for a $50 submarket has a 96 percent occu- management responsibilities over million residential development. pancy rate,” said Taylor. “We will be 4,900 units nationwide. Where Irving The new development will have 386 offering the newest and one of the In addition, TDI has plans to apartments in multi-story buildings most unique products in that sub- develop an additional 2,320 units Meets and Eats and will be the closest in walking market. More than 100,000 people over the next 12 months that are IN GOD WE TRUST distance to the recently opened work in Las Colinas, which is home in various stages of planning and DART Orange line station just across to the global corporate headquarters predevelopment and is currently Northwest Highway from the Irving of five Fortune 500 companies and raising capital to complement their Subscribe Convention Center. regional headquarters for 100 other venture platforms in order to fund to the Construction is expected to be- corporations.” their expansion and business plan. Rambler gin in March 2013. TDI currently has 1,406 units Source: TDI 214-676-1145 / [email protected] “This high profile location, which will include a landmark 6 story tower at Northwest Highway and Las Colinas Boulevard, is the ideal setting to create the next generation of multi-family product,” said Brad Taylor, Executive Vice President and Investment Partner for TDI. “These homes will have extraordinary highway access as well as the available DART light rail system that provides easy access to Plano, Richardson and Downtown Dallas, and will reach D/ Elvis Gospel Brunch FW airport by 2014.” Jan. 13 The design will feature urban connectivity between the streetscape and community. The clubhouse spills Elvis Goes Western out onto a retail-style urban patio Feb. 22 — 7 PM - 11 PM area that interacts with the streets. We hope you’re able to $40 Brownstone walkup style apartments dash away from your at street level will interconnect the hectic workload and enjoy streets with the community in a a happy holiday Bistro Closed CATERING seamless manner. with the ones you love! “This design created a commu- Dec. 24-Jan 2. to your home, corporation, or venue! Merry Christmas nity,” said Taylor. “Offering residents Reopens on Jan. 3 Our venue transforms to host your event on access to five serene landscaped site at Glory House (for up to 200 guests) IRVING MASSAGE THERAPY courtyards as well as an active court- Call or e-mail anytime for reservations. yard with a resort style pool. The 3325 W. Rochelle Rd., interiors of the apartment homes Irving Tx 75062 972-256-3565 109 S. MAIN STREET, 972-259-1123 WiFi will include 10 foot ceilings, separate FREE showers in select units and islands in irvingmassage.com IN DOWNTOWN IRVING www.gloryhousecatering.com

DART’s Orange Line Open the possibilities.

The new path to knowledge and experience.

DART.org 214.979.1111 The next phase of the Orange Line to North Lake College and Belt Line Station is now open. Page 6 December 15, 2012 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com

Season’sSeason’s GreetingsGreetings

December 23 9:30 am: Service of Lessons & Carols Sunday Christmas Eve Services 5 pm: Children’s Pageant & Holy Eucharist 9 pm: Holy Eucharist of the Nativity

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 972-255-4171/redeemer-irving.org 2700 Warren Circle Irving, TX 75062

HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC CHURCH Christmas Eve Masses 5:30 p.m. - Children’s Liturgy 7:30 p.m. and Midnight Christmas Day Masses 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. www.HolyFamilyChurch.net 2323 Cheyenne Street, Irving, 972-252-5521 One block north of Hwy 183 and Esters Road

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Invites You December 16, 10:45 a.m. Choir Cantata, “1940s Christmas Homecoming” December 24, 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Worship Center 114 West Grauwyler Rd., Irving

Thursday, December 20 - 7:00pm Saturday, December 22 - 6:00pm Blue Christmas – A Service of 10th Annual Christmas Dinner Theater Remembrance and Hope “What a Story”

Sunday, December 23 Sunday, December 30 One Service Only 10:45am One Service Only 10:45am Cantata: “Joyful Sounds of the Season” “Blessing of the Toys”

Christmas Eve Services This image was originally published in the 5:00pm – Family Service with Carols and an interactive Christmas Story 7:00pm Traditional Service of Communion and Candlelight “Uber Land und Meer” volume #47 in Germany in 1874. St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 11:00pm – Traditional Service of Communion and Candlelight Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m./Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. 3700 West Northgate Drive Irving, TX 75062-3004 1621 W. Grauwyler Road, Irving, Texas 75061 972--252--8519 – www.northgateumc.org Merry Christmas! 972-259-8744 www.ststephensirving.org

Sun., Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. SUN, DEC. 23 AT 6PM www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER December 15, 2012 Page 7

No better place to be on Sunday Night than Christ Encounters in the Gospels Irving FUMC Sunday Message Series 9:30 or 10:50 a.m. December 16: The Angels’ Song First United Methodist Church Worship & Bible Fellowship: 9:30 & 10:50 a.m. Join us at 6:30 PM oakview 1004 S. Story Rd. Irving, TX 75060 Beginning January 6 baptist church 972.790.3629 myoakview.org 211 W. 3rd St., Irving, TX Season’sSeason’s Meeting in the chapel 1714 N. Story Rd. 972-253-3531 Irving, TX 75061 (972) 986-7729 www.fumcirving.org www.plymouthpark.org ■ Singing our gospel favories Greetings ■ Praying for our nation & one other Sunday Morning Greetings ■ First hour worship & bible study — 9:15 AM Rebuilding our spiritual foundation ■ Sermon series on the Ten Commandments Second hour worship & bible study —10:30 AM by Rev. Sammy Hargrove ■ Everyone welcome! Kirkwood United Methodist Church “Where God Continues To Do Something New” All who come will SUNDAYS receive a handmade 9:00 a.m. Servicio de Inspiracion en Espanol Reverend wooden cross 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in English Preston W. Weaver Children’s Church Senior Pastor to remind us that 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Reverend we are part of 11:00 a.m. Inspiration Service in English Escuela Dominical en Espanol Albano Tayengo The Fellowship Rotation Sunday School Associate Pastor of the Cross 2232 W. Fi h St. @ Story Rd. | Irving, TX 75060 972-254-4191 | www.KirkwoodUMCIrving.org WORSHIP

BAPTIST PRESBYTERIAN USA New Beginnings Fellowship Woodhaven Presbyterian Church 1010 E. Shady Grove-Irving 3650 North O’Connor Road 972-579-1240-nbfirving.net Irving, Texas 75062 In Essentials-Unity www.woodhavenpres.org In Non-Essentials-Liberty Rev. Diane Baldwin In All Things-Charity Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 972.541.0747 CATHOLIC December 16 — Special Advent Holy Family of Nazareth Music Sunday Catholic Church Christmas According to John One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd. John 1:1-5, 14 Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, 5:30pm UNITED METHODIST 972-252-5521 First United Methodist Church www.HolyFamilyChurch.net 211 W. Third, 75060 CHURCH OF CHRIST 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Belt Line Road Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Church of Christ in the Sanctuary 1202 N. Belt Line Rd. 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Irving, TX 75061 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century Northgate Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3700 West Northgate, 75062 GOOD SHEPHERD Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. 972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome Sunday School 9:30 AM LUTHERAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC Advent & Christmas Holiday Worship Schedule at the rear of the complex First Christian Church ■ Advent Vespers — December 5, 12 & 19 at 7 pm 114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061 Oak Haven ■ Children’s Play “The Baby Born In A Stable” 972-579-0911 United Methodist Church Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m. December 16 at 9 am 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m. 972.438.1431 ■ Christmas Eve at 7 pm Irving North Christian Church www.oakhavenumc.org ■ Christmas Day at 10 am 2901 N. MacArthur Blvd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ■ New Years Eve at 7 pm 972-255-8525 Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m www.irvingnorthchristian.org Sunday Services - 10:50 am 2620 West Grauwyler Rd, Irving, TX 75061 www.gslcirving.com Christmas Eve Service - 6pm

St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church “Joseph” Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m./Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. 1621 W. Grauwyler Road, Irving, Texas 75061 972-259-8744 www.ststephensirving.org

Calvary Chapel Irving SUN, DEC. 23 AT 6PM “…teaching the bible verse by verse” Sundays at 10:30 am. 1104 N. Beltline Rd. (IglesiaTabernaculo de Vida Building) Irving Texas, 75061 Call us at (817)729-6687 visit us at www.calvaryirving.org. Page 8 December 15, 2012 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com OBITUARIES

NOTICES Ouida Louise Arnold At Fellowship Church, Ouida was very died. After becoming a widow, Ouida active in the nursery ministry. They rejoined First Baptist in Irving. Ouida Arrangements by Helen Genevieve LaBarre Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, March 1, 1935 – December 6, 2012 Ouida Louise Arnold, formerly were also founding members of Valley is survived by her daughters; Kathie 972-254-4242 Annie Evelyn Carey Ouida Keeter, 86, of Irving, went Ranch Baptist Church in Coppell, TX, Walker (John) of Jacksonville, FL, and Sue Wright, 71 December 29, 1936 – December 8, 2012 to meet her Lord and Savior on where they were members when Bob Continued on Page 9 11/25/1941 - 12/8/2012 Debbie Lou Dixon December 5, 2012. She was born James Johnson, 79 January 7, 1920 – December 8, 2012 September 19, 1926, in Elbert, TX to 8/15/1933-12/3/1933 Julia Mary Hadley John Elbert Keeter and Nina Belle March 2, 1944 – December 5, 2012 (Curtis) Keeter. Ouida is pre-deceased Arrangements made by David D. “Dave” Abbott by her husband of 61years, Robert Chism-Smith Funeral Home, December 18, 1944 – December 10, 2012 Edd Arnold. Ouida and Bob moved 972-259-7644 Bill O. Scarborough Alajan Nicole McGee, 4 months July 27, 1926 – December 11, 2012 to Irving in 1953, where she was a July 21, 2012 - December 11, 2012 Thaylia Suggs full-time home-maker. After her girls Robert Nolden, 80 March 18, 1918 – December 11, 2012 were grown, Ouida began to volunteer January 15, 1932 - December 6, 2012 Charles Edwards, Jr. in the gift shop at Baylor Hospital in Gregory Goodhue, 60 September 1, 1956 – December 12, 2012 Irving where she worked faithfully June 21, 1952 - December 7, 2012 for over 30 years. The Arnolds joined Traditional Funeral Service Obituaries: To have an obituary notice First Baptist Church of Irving in 1953, Arrangements made by printed in the Rambler, please contact includes: embalming, casket, and were members there for over 30 visitation and funeral. $3,995 Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, Tammy Pompa at 972-870-1992 or obitu- years. They were then sent out from 972-579-1313 [email protected] or mail to The FBC to help start what would become 1225 E. Irving Blvd., Irving Texas 75060 (972) 438-7900 Donald E. Bell Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, Texas www.mtcarmelfuneralhomes.com February 10, 1941 – December 6, 2012 75017; Re: Obituaries. Fees may apply. Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX.

Everything you Expect . . . But the Price

Saturday, December 15, 2012 Saturday, December 15, 2012 11:00 am 11:00 am at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens 1413 East Irving Boulevard • Irving, Texas 75060 1413 East Irving Boulevard • Irving, Texas 75060

Please join all seven funeral homes in Irving to honor the veterans that are laid to rest Please join all seven funeral homes in Irving to honor the veterans that are laid to rest in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The staffs of Aria, Brown’s Memorial, Calvary, Chism- in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The staffs of Aria, Brown’s Memorial, Calvary, Chism- Smith, Donnelly’s Colonial, Mt. Carmel, Restland Coppell Chapel Funeral Homes and your Smith, Donnelly’s Colonial, Mt. Carmel, Restland Coppell Chapel Funeral Homes and your friends at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens welcome the public’s involvement with the third friends at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens welcome the public’s involvement with the third annual Wreaths Across America Project. annual Wreaths Across America Project.

The public is encouraged to attend the wreath laying ceremony Saturday at 11:00 a.m. hon- The public is encouraged to attend the wreath laying ceremony Saturday at 11:00 a.m. hon- oring all branches of the military, MIA / POW, and Fallen Irving Firefighters and Police oring all branches of the military, MIA / POW, and Fallen Irving Firefighters and Police Officers…then after the program concludes you may join other volunteers to distribute and Officers…then after the program concludes you may join other volunteers to distribute and help lay over 1000 wraths on graves throughout the cemetery grounds. help lay over 1000 wraths on graves throughout the cemetery grounds.

Chism-Smith Chism-Smith Funeral Home Funeral Home FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL HOME 972-607-4400 972-254-4242 972-579-7356 972-259-7644 972-607-4400 972-254-4242 972-579-7356 972-259-7644

972-579-1313 972-438-7900 972-579-1844 (972) 745-1638 972-579-1313 972-438-7900 972-579-1844 (972) 745-1638 www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER December 15, 2012 Page 9

piece of political advice I got about Republicans Irving was you better get to know the Continued from Page 1 Irving Republican Women’s Club,” he added, as attendees applauded. of our local politics and not just at Also during the 50th anniver- campaign time. I’m looking around, sary event, new officers were sworn and I see women who are a staple at in for next year. our council meetings and who help Officers for 2013 include presi- to set us straight when we need it.” dent Elena Blake; vice presidents The 50th anniversary celebra- Joyce Howard, who oversees fi- tion was a chance for the club to nance; Barbara Hull, programs; honor past presidents and to com- Norma Gonzales, records; Lucia memorate past achievements. Rottenberg, membership; Heather “You all have played a vital role Stroup, communications; Marcella in advancing Republican goals and Porter and Pam Grimes, campaign this club has been instrumental in activities and education; Linda Lee, electing local, county and state lead- historian and photographer; Doris ers,” said Annette Ratliff, district Booth, webmaster. administrative director for Sen. John “We’ve got to really grow be- Photo by Sissy Courtney Carona. cause in 2014 we have to take back At a morning coffee, principals from Las Colinas Elementary, Barbara Bush Middle School, “It’s truly fitting that this club the Senate,” Blake, club president, and Ranchview High School update parents and community leaders on accomplishments and be recognized for its leadership and said. “We work to get new council upcoming events, and discuss the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) continuum between many outstanding achievements,” people, but we also do the same for the schools. Ratliff said, after reading a procla- school board members and in May mation from the Senator’s office. we’ve got some voting to do. “What you do is immeasurable, so “We’re going to have to get out West side Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD principals thank you.” and hit the road, and this is a good Congressman Kenny Marchant team we have in place for 2013,” update parents, business leaders at meeting also attended the dinner and meet- she said. ing, presenting the club with a cer- The club meets the second Mon- By Sissy Courtney Red Ribbon Week to MADD and Regional. tificate of congressional recognition. day of each month at IHOP, 900 Principals from Las Colinas $300 to Tuesday’s Children the week “The band received straight 1’s at “Thank you for your years of ser- Market, Irving TX. Visitors are Elementary, Barbara Bush Middle of 9/11. This benefits the children UIL and went on to the Area competi- vice and commitment to conservative welcome. For more information call School and Ranchview High School and families who were victims of tion. We have band, orchestra, choir principles,” Marchant said. “The first 972-255-7727. held a breakfast meeting for parents 9/11. These things are brought to us and theatre programs and that is and business leaders to bring them by kids. almost unheard of in a 3A high school up to date on accomplishments, “We just did our canned food to have all four fine arts programs. (972) 870-1992 future events and to discuss the In- drive for the holidays, and we had “We had four students selected CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] ternational Baccalaureate Program almost 400 items of nonperishable for the future leaders of Irving Pro- (IB) continuum between the schools. items brought in by the kids, so gram,” Skruch said. “That is a great CEMETERY PLOTS Las Colinas Elementary we’ve got a caring group of kids that opportunity for students to get out RAMBLER subscriptions Principal Ahveance Jones talked continues from the IB portion of Las into the community to see how busi- Two of the best and Last make great gifts! about the IB reauthorization of Las Colinas,” Warnock said. “We are one ness leaders run their businesses.” remaining Oak Grove Memorial Garden Call 214-676-1145 Colinas Elementary. of the few feeder programs in the “Ranchview collected $1,000 lots in the tree shaded Vespers Section. “We will not find out until the area that can offer K-12 IB. I was not to donate of Muscular Dystrophy. Both for $7,500.00 - [email protected] end of the school year, but we are always a believer, but I have come to Our kids really care. The amount of Call Larry @ 214-529-2499 thrilled with some of the comments truly believe in the IB Program and service projects that we have on our made, so we are not worried at all the things that it brings. campus is amazing. Through the IB LEGAL NOTICE about that,” Jones said. “If (students) can think cross Program, the Theory of Knowledge Jones told the group that con- curricular, if they can make those Program and the CASP Project, every NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - struction on a new school building connections, they will be successful student designs their own communi- ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT for the elementary will begin soon. no matter their career or what the ty service action that directly impacts CITY OF IRVING CITY COUNCIL “Tom Bell who is over the con- world looks like.” something in their community.” A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning struction of the building is trying Ranchview High School Some of the projects include: Ordinance No. 1144 of the City of Irving, Texas as described herein: to hold a meeting before Christmas Principal Sherie Skruch is new mentoring programs at Bush El- break, but if not, we’ll do it after the to the school. ementary; mentors for middle school LOCATION, DATE & TIME OF PUBLIC HEARING: City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas first semester,” Jones said. “This fall we had four national band members as they make the City Council: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 7:00 p.m. The new building will open with merit semi-finalists,” Skruch said. transition to high school; collect the 2014-2015 school year, and the “That’s the largest percentage of stu- and donate athletic equipment for Ordinance amending Section 52-49 - Sale, serving or storage old building will be torn down. dents in the district. Creekview had underprivileged students in the of alcoholic beverages to (1) revise the minimum percentage of food sales Bush MS six students, but they have two and community. relative to alcoholic beverage sales in a restaurant zoned S-P-1 (R-AB), (2) revise “For kids to be successful, a half times the number of students “Ms. Henderson, one of our the minimum requirements for an application for S-P-1 (R-AB) zoning, (3) revise the reporting period for food and alcoholic beverage sales from quarterly to semi-annually, they’ve got to find a place in the we have. That translates into lots and geography teachers was selected by (4) provide that the city council may grant a variance to the distance requirement school,” Principal Matt Warnock lots of money for college and that’s TEA this fall to sit on the Review between an establishment selling alcoholic beverages and churches, schools, public said. “We present a tremendous exciting for the parents and the kids. Committee for the upcoming STAAR hospitals and residences, and (5) require city owned facilities whose construction or amount of opportunities through We had a national merit achievement Test,” Skruch said. “That’s a huge operation is funded in whole or in part by hotel occupancy tax revenue to comply with clubs, organizations, athletics, and scholar, and we had four national honor. the requirements of Section 52-49(a). fine arts for kids to get involved in merit commended scholars and one “Liz Mahaffey, one of our special All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their and get hooked at school. national merit participant. Education teachers, received the opinions on the zoning ordinance amendment. Written response for the record may “Our top orchestra got to take “Ranchview was recognized by grant this fall. Her students have also be submitted to: a trip down to Baylor University to the Texas ACT Council for a college opened the Wolf Pack Coffee Shop. attend a workshop with a college readiness award. We are showing In her classroom every morning from City of Irving – Development Services Dept., 825 W. Irving Blvd., professor. These are seventh and that we are getting our kids ready for 7:30 to 8:15, she and her students Irving, TX 75060. eighth grade kids that are learn- college after high school.” make coffee and hot chocolate for The proposed amendment is on file for public review in the Development Services ing from a collegiate professor that She agreed with the Bush MS the staff and students. Monday, they Department at the address listed above during normal business hours. For additional teaches orchestra. They got to hear principal about the IB Program. made over 120 cups. information, please contact the Department at 972-721-2424. the Baylor Orchestra perform and a “It teaches kids to think critical- “They go to Sam’s and purchase This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. guest performance from an orchestra ly, not just to analysis the information supplies; they bring it back and pre- Requests for interpretation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 in Japan. An important aspect of the but to think deeply about where they pare it and serve it. They are learning hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for trip is that they got to spend a day on are going with the information, why customer service. They count the assistance. a college campus.” it is important and how they will use money at the end. The life-skills that Bush Athletics it in the future. The skills that we are they (are learning) in a real world “There are four fall sports: sev- teaching in the classroom are making situation is amazing. enth grade football, eighth grade a difference. All of our kids have embraced football, seventh grade volleyball and “The community service projects it,” Skruch said. “They love going eighth grade volleyball,” Warnock they are creating, designing and put- and hanging out in the classroom said. “We were district champs in ting together amazes me,” Skruch with Ms. Mahaffey’s kids. They in- three out of the four. Success on the said.“It is not the classroom that you teract; they talk; they laugh. They are volleyball court brings success to the or I sat in years ago friends, and they have a great time.” classroom, and I want a school that “We also have successes in all Parent endorsement kids can be proud of.” avenues. Athletics is improving. “Next year, I will have students Warnock talked about the caring We’re excited that all those district in all three of these schools,” one par- aspect of IB. champions are going to be coming ent said. “My first year at Bush was “Our kids are so philanthropic,” to Ranchview next year. Two of our (the principal’s) first year at Bush, he said. “We donated $400 through cross country runners made it to and every year there have been improvements because of transparency Advertising Sales and listening to the parents. We could not pay a private school for what our Representative Needed OBITUARIES kids are getting in this district and at Seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual. Sales experience a these schools.” plus. Continued from Page 8 Come on down Karen Phillips (Jeff) of Glen Rose, TX. Grandchildren Matt Hannah (Sarah), All three principals welcome Requirements: Meri Deal, Michael Hannah, Joshua Walker, Mitch Phillips, Mark Hannah, parents to visit the schools. They • Reliable Transportation Byron Phillips and Nina Walker. Great grandchildren Autumn Walker, Madison said to look for the Westside Feeder • Valid Driver’s License Deal, Mason Hannah, and Jaden Huett. A celebration of her life was Monday, Pattern Newsletter. • Current Auto insurance December 10, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Irving, TX. Interment was Did you know? • Good Driving Record Tuesday at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements by Donnelly’s Barbara Bush Middle School • Positive attitude with willingness to learn Colonial Funeral Home. Principal Matt Warnock was named 2012 Texas Public Schools Ambas- • Basic computer skills Irma Faye Hebel sador of the Year at a dinner at Established accounts are available. Includes hourly rate plus commission. Irma Faye Hebel, of Irving, was born November 22, 1921. Born in Omaha, Frontiers of Flight Museum Dec. 5. Call RAMBLER NEWSPAPERS at 972-870-1992 for more information. Texas, she grew up in Plano, Texas. Irma went to be with Jesus and loved ones who went before her on December 7, 2012 at 12:21 AM. She is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence in 2007. Survivors Even Exchange include her children Bob Hennig of Irving, Jim Hennig of Lewisville, and Gayle James and husband Michael of Burleson; grandchildren Sherry Lynne Parham, Bobbie D. Hennig, LeVonna Leigh Hennig, Paul Seabaugh and wife Rebecca, Michael Seabaugh and wife Carmen, Kerri Langford and husband Ashley, and Lacey Williams; 11 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 AM Monday, December 10, 2012 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. Dan Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Page 10 December 15, 2012 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com FUN & GAMES

invented the geodesic dome? Tom Wolfe give the 1970s? Scarlett O’Hara. their aid until the Carpathia 5. LITERATURE: What were 10. LANGUAGE: What are • You may not realize it, arrived more than two hours the names of “The Three corsairs? but not all “light” beers have after the disaster. Howev- Musketeers” by Alexandre Answers fewer calories than brews er, there was another ship Dumas? 1. Dancing without that label. A beer nearby as the liner sank: a 6. MOVIES: What male ac- 2. Flash Gordon • You might be surprised simply has to be lighter in freighter, the California, was 1. PSYCHOLOGY: If you had tor starred in the 1981 film 3. Shotz Brewery to learn that one out of every color to be called “light.” only 10 miles away. The crew choreophobia, what would “Arthur,” and who was his 4. Richard Buckminster 18 people has a third nipple. • The African ostrich even saw emergency flares you be afraid of? leading lady? Fuller • The epic 1939 film lays an egg that weighs a fired from the liner, but they 2. COMICS: What comic hero 7. GEOGRAPHY: Where is 5. Aramis, Athos and Porthos “Gone With the Wind” was whopping 30 pounds. It’s so thought it was part of a cel- has a nemesis named Ming the island country of Sri Lan- 6. Dudley Moore and Liza awarded 10 Academy Awards sturdy that a grown man can ebration rather than a signal the Merciless? ka located? Minelli and is a beloved classic to stand on it without causing it of distress. 3. TELEVISION: Where were 8. CHEMISTRY: What is 7. Off the coast of India this day. Given the astound- any harm. • Although a normal hu- the characters of “Laverne the Periodic Table symbol 8. Zn ing success of the movie, • When the Titanic sank man infant is born with 350 and Shirley” employed in for zinc? 9. The “Me” Decade it’s shocking that one of the in 1912, many passengers bones, the normal human Milwaukee? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: 10. Privately owned warships stars, Vivien Leigh, was paid perished in the frigid waters adult has only 206 bones. 4. ARCHITECTURE: Who What nickname did author (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. only $15,000 for her role as because no ship came to (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. CLUBS

American Legion Post #218 Heritage Park Building 215 Main St. Downtown Irving 3rd Thursday of each month. Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878

Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Community Bible Church 2301 Texas Drive

Hi. My name Friends of The Irving Theater is Nellie. I'm Put a Paw print in your heart Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. about 5 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m. months old. I and a best friend at home! was rescued The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month from another bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. shelter. I'm a very outgoing, Irving Amateur Radio Club friendly, Fourth Thurday of the month energetic girl. 7:30 to 9 PM I've not had Senter Park East anyone to 228 Chamberlain teach me www.irvingarc.org many commands, but if you come visit, you Irving AMBUCS will see that I'm eager to please. I Thursday at 11:30am love meeting new people, and cannot Hi my name is Jingo. I am a 3 year old 4140 Valley View Ln. Los Lupes small neutered male with beautiful brown 3644 Irving Mall wait to have a new family of my own. Irving, Texas 75038 I'm saving up energy, just waiting to and black tabby fur. My owner was moving, so they brought me to this 972-721-7788 Irving Garden & Arts learn to play catch, and so many 2nd Thursday, 10am other commands. So if you are beautiful shelter so I could ﬁnd another www.dfwhumane.com forever home. I know when we meet you Irving Garden & Arts Building looking for one sweet girl who has 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 lots of energy and potential, come on will see how awesome I am. Please come OPEN: over, and lets play. Oh, and did I say by soon because it is hard to be in a Tuesday - Friday Irving Genealogical Society that I love everyone, including other shelter when you are used to a home. 11am-6pm meets the third Monday of each month See you soon. pets and children. Saturday 10am – 5pm in the main auditorium of the Irving Public Library. Come adopt a new family member today! Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 If you can’t adopt, please donate! Every Wed. @ Los Lupes In the Irving Mall

Irving Republican Women’s Club Meets the second Monday of each month (except July) at 7pm IHOP Restaurant Hwy 635 @ MacArthur

Irving Retired School Personnel Association 2nd Friday, 10am First Christian Church 210 East Sixth Street

Irving Rotary Club Thursdays at 12 pm Las Colinas Country Club [email protected]

Irving Sunrise Rotary Thursday at 7 am Las Colinas Country Club 4400 N. O”Connor Rd.

Metroplex Glass Club Third Tues. each month 7-9 p.m. Irving Garden & Arts Bldg. For more info call 972-986-2990

The Optimist Club of Irving 1st Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. and 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Meet at Googly Eyes 2413 W. Airport Frwy.

Saturday Singles Lunch Bunch 1st & 3rd Saturdays 972-254-3525

Single Moms Care & Support of Irving 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Irving YMCA (corner of Irving Blvd. and Story Road) Free meal! Encouraging meeting! Kids welcome!

TOPS TX #58, Irving Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Dwelling Place 1126 Hilltop Drive

Yellow Rose AMBUCS Wednesday’s at 6:00pm IHOP Restaurant- Beltline Rd. 1801 N. Beltline Rd.

VFW Post 2494 IRVING Post Meeting – 1st Thursday at 7pm Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd Wed at 7pm Men’s Auxiliary – 4th Wed at 7pm Junior Girls – 2nd Sun at 12:30pm 3375 Belt Line Rd

Widowed Persons Service Saturday Morning 8:30am IHOP Restaurant-Beltline 1801 N. Beltline Rd.

Organizations are required to re-submit their information on a monthly basis to insure that the Irving Rambler will have accurate information. Listings are limited to the Organization’s name, meeting location and time. If an organization wishes to have more information than the free listing offers, we will continue to offer other advertising opportunities. www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER December 15, 2012 Page 11 IISD trustees approve renovations to elementary schools By Amanda Casanova could start as early as summer provements, like those at Britain, assistant superintendent of school High School opened, Bowie Junior The Board of Trustees for the 2013. Among the improvements, the include renovations of the kitchen, support services. “We feel confident High moved to 6th Street and Central Irving Independent School District school’s main office will be relocated cafeteria, office and gym. we’ll be able to get this thing closer to Elementary moved into the building approved design phases for two el- and the kitchen, cafeteria and gym Preliminary estimates price the budget, though.” on Edmondson. In 1965, the name ementary schools in the district. will be renovated. Plans also include project at about $3 million, which is Both the Britain and Barton was changed to honor Lee Britain. On Nov. 10, trustees approved replacing some of the school’s floor- about double the construction budget school improvement projects will be In 1914, Mr. Lee Bose Barton moving forward with plans for con- ing, according to Susan Smith, vice for the project. bid as a package. Surplus funds not and his wife, Lena, purchased a farm struction projects at Lee Britain president of Corgan Associates. “With these projects, we got the used for the Britain school will be in the community of Sowers. Barton Elementary, 631 Edmondson Dr., Costs are estimated about $3.9 estimates pretty late in the project used toward Barton. was a school board trustee for 35 and Barton Elementary, 2931 Con- million, according to a district report. so we didn’t have a chance to go Lee Britain Elementary was years. In 1956, L. B. Barton Elemen- flans Rd. Work at Barton Elementary through everything with the architect originally named Central Elemen- tary School was built and named after Work at Britain Elementary could also start next summer. Im- and contractor,” said Scott Layne, tary. In 1961, when the current Irving Lee Bose Barton.

Christian and Super Lunch Omar attended Continued from Page 1 Salvation Army Irving Convention Center. Dallas summer camps. Cowboys Executive Vice President of Christian shows Brand Management Charlotte Jones his autographed Anderson spoke to the group. Ander- Dallas Cowboys son is the first female in history to Cheerleader chair The Salvation Army’s National photo. Advisory Board. Photo by “In 1997, Charlotte negotiated Sissy Courtney a nationally broadcast deal for the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day half- year now. and food to those in need. They’re an time show to kick off the National Anderson asked the people organization that we can trust. Red Kettle Campaign,” said emcee attending the luncheon to imagine “Right here in our community for the event Al Zapanta. “Now a what the world would be like without one in five children lives below the tradition, this annual event has seen the Salvation Army and she listed the poverty line. Spread the word and performances from Reba McEntire, programs that would be missing if most importantly tell your children Randy Travis, Destiny’s Child, Sheryl there were no Salvation Army: about the Salvation Army. Tell them, Crow, and Enrique Iglesias. Thanksgiving and Christmas ‘They are an Army fighting on our “These extravaganzas boosted would not be possible for over 4.2 front line of our war on poverty right donations to The Salvation Army. million people. here in our own community. They are Over the past 15 years, $1.5 billion 2.9 million people in our prisons humble stewards of other people’s have been raised nationally through who are ready to change our lives generosity. They feed empty stom- the Red Kettle Drive.” would be without a minister. achs and hungry souls. They are the Anderson shared her passion for 87,000 Americans would still be Salvation Army, and they are doing the Dallas Cowboys and The Salva- unemployed. the most good.’” tion Army. 190,000 at-risk children would To donate $10 to the Irving “Passion is a funny thing,” An- miss the opportunity to attend sum- Salvation Army, text DoGood IRV derson said. “It has been said that mer camp. to 80888.To donate $5, text Do- nothing really great has ever been Working parents of over FoodDFW IRV to 80888. accomplished without passion.” 210,000 children would not have a Last spring, Anderson had lunch safe place for their preschool children with the Dalai Lama. to go and to learn and grow during “As he was espousing some of the day. his many pearls of wisdom, there More than 1 million people who was one that struck particularly are victims of disasters such as hur- close to home,” Anderson said. “He ricanes and tornadoes would have no said, ‘True passion and emotion can place to go for financial assistance, cloud reality.’” food or shelter. Anderson told how that cloudy Over 700,000 senior citizens reality failed to dim the vision of her would remain hungry, lonely and father Jerry Jones when he decided desperate. to purchase the faltering Dallas Cow- 64 million meals would still be boys in 1989 and to build Cowboys missing among the most vulnerable Stadium in Arlington 20 years later. in our society. She said the stadium has been visited Ten million more nights would by over 5 million people and seen on be spent on the street by the home- TV by over one billion. less. “We realized that we can take 325,000 people struggling from that visibility and that interest and drug and alcohol abuse would have couple it with the championship nowhere to turn to change their lives. tradition … to help someone else help Over 15,000 children in the someone else.” Anderson said. Her United States alone would still be father gave her a mission to find an victims of slavery and human traf- organization for them to stand beside ficking. and help. “But thank Goodness; we don’t Jones told his daughter to find have to imagine that,” Anderson said. an organization that can stand up “We have The Salvation Army. The to the media spotlight and scrutiny, greatest responsibility we have as one that can use the visibility, so the Dallas Cowboys is what we can that they could talk about something do to help those in need. We know good when they talk about the Dallas that people don’t stand in line to Cowboys. buy tickets to see grace and mercy at An unexpected meeting be- work, and we know they don’t fill the tween the CEO of Frito Lay, Steve stands and cheer for acts of compas- Reinemund, and Anderson led to sion, because compassion is not a the Cowboys’ partnership with The spectator sport. Everyone has to play. Salvation Army. “The Salvation Army is the men ADVERTISEMENT Reinemund, at that time the and women in blue uniform who National Chairman of the Salvation workA day inDentist and day out, who workYo u Can Collaborate With — Army, told her he thought the Cow- without fanfare, without accolade, boys organizationDr. Nabors could will help listen raise to whathelping you thosewant, whothen are victims Drof . Nabors has been in practice for over 31 needs from you, the staff makes sure you feel like awarenesshelp you and to tell choose more people a solution of all thatnatural will disastersbest meet to those whoyears. are All the while, staying up-to-date on the you’re at home, not in the dentist chair. the goodyour thingsneeds. the After Salvation he considers Army victimsyour budget of the everyday and disasterslatest that innovations in dentistry. That’s one explana- “Nitrous(Oxide)? (Stereo)Headphones?” does.goals, That chancehe will meeting cover allled optionsto the strikeavailable in our to community you. amongtion thewhy he has so many new patient referrals from When you’re done, they even file the insur- Cowboys’Then, Thanksgiving you get to makeDay halftime the decision! most vulnerable No cajoling and orimpoverished,” his patients. Another is the way his staff will treat ance forms for you. Absolutely no worries! Isn’t it showhard that selling, kicks off just The an Salvationhonest, collaborative Anderson said. experi “They- provideyou hope while to you are there. time you experienced this level of care for your Armyence Red from Kettle start Campaign to finish. every the hopeless, shelter to the homeless, While Dr. Nabors collects the information he dental needs? Introducing a New Way to Smile Making Your Teeth Beautiful & Stronger Than Ever Before Your First Visit Includes: What Is CEREC? Thomas D. Nabors, D.D.S. · Thorough patient history CEREC means we can quickly and economically restore · Complete Oral Exam & $1 damaged teeth using a durable ceramic material that matches Member: Gum Check the natural color of other teeth in your mouth. American Dental Association · Denture Advisement, EXAM Texas Dental Association if needed ($165 Value) WHAT ADVANTAGES Dallas County Dental Society · Periodontal Evaluation DOES CEREC OFFER ME? Irving Dental Study Club · Check for Cavities, loose The restoration can be performed in a single session, usually in Academy of General Dentistry ﬁlling and/or crowns about one hour. There is no need for us to make an impression Academy of Computerized · Any necessary x-rays to send to a lab. You don’t have to return for a second visit! Dentistry · Relaxed consultation The restoration is natural looking, because it is made of with Dr. Nabors tooth-colored ceramic material. It’s metal-free! The ceramic www.drthomasnabors.com · Full report of ﬁndings material is compatible with tissue in your mouth and is high-grade, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant. · Treatment options and recommendations IS SNORING A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE OR ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR CPAP MACHINE? All For Just $1 It is also a problem with your health. Snoring is directly related to heart disease and New patients only. Offer ends December 28, 2012 stroke. WE CAN HELP! Not Valid for Tooth Ache Visit BEFORE AFTER Insurance Accepted & Filed ■ Early Morning & Lunchtime Appointments Available ■ Major Credit Cards Accepted ■ Senior Discounts Available 3000 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062 (972) 252-8551 Call Today For Your Exam Page 12 December 15, 2012 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com CLEAR INTERNET ■ No Contracts Internet/Electricity/Mobile Phone ■ No Credit Checks ■ No Deposits Unlocked Android Smartphones ■ No Lease Fees Android Tablets ■ No Early Termination Fees Unlock www.GoodbyeToContracts.com Savings Today!! 4070 N Beltline Rd #152, Irving, TX 75038

Home of the 817.522.1007 NO CONTRACT SERVICE Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Photo by John Starkey GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP St. Nick helps get things off to a running start during the Deck the Trails an Off Road Challenge. INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED AIRPORT FRWY (183) Coppell trail run raises funds for future development PIONEER By Jess Paniszczyn “This event highlights the nature park and the trails,” THUR 12

IN MAVIS Hundreds of people arrived at the Coppell Nature Hunt said. “It is gorgeous back there. People need to see All Makes and Models

Park ready to run on Dec. 1. The Deck the Trails an Off it. They should walk back there and enjoy it. LOOP BRI TA O’CONNO R MacAR Collision Repair & Road Challenge offered young and old alike the op- “This event is also a fundraiser for future projects. RAILROAD Refinishing Specialists portunity of competing in a three mile trail race while The planned nature center will have classrooms as well raising funds. as meeting rooms, and it will highlight the entrance of IRVING BLVD. “We are raising money for the Friends of Coppell the nature park. It is a joint effort between the City, the 404 Mavis, Irving Texas 75061 972-438-8525 Nature Park (FCNP) to build an environmental education school district and the Friends of the Nature Park. The center,” said Bill Sundermann, President of FCNP. “All City donated the land, and the school district donated the proceeds from our sponsors today are going towards some money. The Friends of the Nature Park are doing building an environmental education center at the Nature a lot of the development work and are working with the Link Auto Service Park. It will be used by the school district and the City for architects and are raising additional money to make it environmental education and nature study. come to fruition. It is all very cool.” Domestic & Asian Vehicle Specialist “The event also raises awareness about the park while A runner for 16 years, Eddie Castillo, welcomed the people are having fun. We have 700 registered runners. challenge of a trail run. ◆ Since 1981 With volunteers and spectators, we are expecting 800 “We came out to have fun at a Christmas race,” ◆ people today. We would like people to come out and Castillo said. Locally Owned & Operated enjoy the park.” “This one is a bit different, because it is a trail race. It ◆ ASE Master Certified Technician Mr. and Mrs. Claus were not the only celebrities who is a lot harder to gage your distance when you are running attended the event in support of the runners. Coppell trails. I am going to do the best that I can. I may not win, Our services are listed Mayor Karen Hunt also showed her support. but I will have a good time.” on our newly designed website: www.Linkautoservice.com or call 972-790-8208 dog fighting and cock fighting. Alex prosecuted a case where a Animal cruelty “While we have had dedicated 21-year-old was convicted of stabbing 313 North Belt Line Rd. Continued from Page 1 efforts to fight animal cruelty, so and setting his dog on fire. Irving, TX 75061 often prosecution would be delayed Final approval for the new unit never fully investigated and brought and evidence lost because the District will come to the Commissioners court to justice,” Commissioner Dickey Attorney’s Office simply did not have on Dec. 11. Donations for the Dallas said. “We felt compelled to help this the resources to handle the volume County Animal Cruelty Unit are ac- cause move forward.” of cases,” Commissioner Garcia cepted at www.SaferDallas.com. Just this year, Dallas County has said. “The Animal Cruelty Unit is the reported more than 2,500 animal missing piece that is needed to make OFF Irving cruelty cases. In response to the up- sure that those who hurt or neglect Rambler’s tick in animal cruelty cases, the new animals in Dallas County are held to Alcohol sales Reader’s Continued from Page 1 $5 hoice unit will address offenses such as in- account for their crimes.” C 2012 tentionally killing or causing serious The unit will be led by assistant restaurants to Irving. Business own- Full service FAVORITE bodily injury, torture, abandonment, district attorney David Alex. In 2007, ers have also said tourists often opt to Oil Change drive to other cities to drink and dine, With this coupon rather than staying in Irving. In November, at a nearly hour- long discussion of the issue at the planning and zoning commission meeting, Christ Wallace, president and CEO of the Chamber, told the commission that the cost of alcohol We don’t just maintain your car, we can fix it too! has jumped up. “Some restaurants have chosen Experienced Mechanic on staff to locate their business outside Irving at a price you can afford Photo by John Starkey because they cannot meet the current ❑ Brakes ❑ Tune ups ordinance,” Wallace said. Tis the season for grapefruit - now that Irving Sunrise Rotary’s ❑ Complete AC Repair and more! fundraiser is over, the annual distribution of the fruits begins. Jason Curry, a family pastor at Plymouth Park Baptist Church, however, said he fosters children who 2960 North Beltline Rd Coppell firefighters honored “come from very hard backgrounds at Rochelle where the environment was abusive Lube & Car Care Center • Beltline in Irving By Amanda Casanova cardiac arrest and made a full re- and alcohol was part of it.” 972-261-4500 Six firefighters from Fire Station covery,” Richardson said. “This is A motion to recommend a 30/70 Open 7 days a week www.KwikKarofIrving.com No. 3 were honored at the Dec. 11 an extremely proud day for me to sales ratio passed 6-1. Coppell City Council meeting. present this award.” Capt. Michael McDowell, engi- At the Council meeting, Mor- neer Sam Thomason, and paramed- gan’s son called the firefighters ics Chris Leech, “heroes” and thanked them for their Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D. Jarrod Dean, John Knight and help. Preston Nickelson were awarded the “I didn’t know a whole lot about Specializing in Family Practice Life Saving Award from the City after cardiac arrest, and how critical it is ✦ the men saved a Coppell man who when it happens and what you do,” University of Illinois College of Medicine suffered cardiac arrest. he said. “Because of their efforts, my James Scholar Program for Independent Study On Aug. 16, Thomas Morgan dad stands here today with no side ef- ✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, Illinois went to sit down, and when his wife fects. He’s as ornery as he’s ever been. Department of Family Medicine and Community Health went to check on him, Morgan was “Thank you from the bottom of unresponsive, Fire Chief Kevin Rich- our hearts.” ✦ Board Certiﬁed, American Academy of Family Physicians ardson said. Morgan’s family also donated ✦ Fluent in English and Telugu Firefighters arrived and started $2,500 to the Fill the Boot program, life support procedures. Morgan which supports the Muscular Dystro- was not breathing and did not have phy Association. MEDICAL and Call today to schedule a pulse. He was revived and taken to “We are honored every day to SURGICAL an appointment! 972-253-4343 the hospital. have such great people that work for CLINIC of “Because of their actions, Mor- the City and care so much about our IRVING 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061 gan was successfully revived from citizens,” Mayor Karen Hunt said. GREAT VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES! ◆ CLOTHES ◆ JEANS ◆ $42.99 ACCESSORIES ◆ BEDDING ◆ LUGGAGE ◆ ELECTRONICS ◆ KITCHEN ◆ FURNITURE ◆ OUTDOOR GOODS ◆ AND MUCH MORE!

1932 N Story Rd Irving Tx 75061 $9.99 214-935-9794 and 214-819-9900 10% off $29.99 www.wwtradingexport.com total purchase OPEN: 10 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Mon-Sat. & 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday Expires: 12/31/12