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THIS Fire Page 2 Salesmanship Club to Men’s Health Movie Times Page 3 Obituaries Page 8 receive award Conference Puzzles Page 10 WEEK Page 4 Page 9 Kidd’s Kids celebrates 15 Years of Love By Jess Paniszczyn humbly with just six kids and a bus house when she realized her lot of kids who wanted to be here When we get the money we need, After years of providing trips to Sea World. For the program to brother was still inside. She saved today that because of hospitaliza- we stop. We hope people will help to ill children and their families, expand to having corporate spon- her brother. She has had six sur- tion or treatments were not able to us,” he said. Kidd’s Kids held its first reunion, sorships and the trip costs hun- geries since I met her. come. Those who are here are very Kellie Rasberry, a member of 15 Years of Love. Despite the heat, dreds of thousands of dollars ev- “There were a lot of impetuses blessed to be here, and we are the Kidd Kraddick in the Morn- kids and their families gathered at ery year is great. Each year we for our program. We saw kids blessed to have them. ing show, missed last year’s Kidd’s the Ranger Ballpark in Arlington raise the money and people still through the radio show who didn’t “With a lot a charities around Kids trip, because she was expect- to relive memories and cheer the want to help us. have help and who could use it. We me, and I am not going to disre- ing a baby. Rangers in their game against the “Every year we take 45 to 50 have kids at the reunion who are spect them in any way. I see a lot “I am proud that a lot of these Brewers. new families all with at least one 20 years old now. of organization and advertising, kids who I have not seen in years “I am proud that the program child who has a chronic or termi- “We have taken 529 families and not a lot of money going to still remember me and still say, is still here,” Kidd Kraddick, nal illness or has suffered a cata- on the Kidd’s Kids trips, and 77 of what the charity is for. We wanted ‘You are my favorite.’ We had a founder of Kidd’s Kids whose syn- strophic injury in the last year. those children have passed away. I a charity that to this day, 15 years connection and a bond, and even dicated radio show, Kidd Kraddick There is a little girl running thought about going through the later, 97 cents out of every dollar after seven or eight years, it is still in the Morning, is broadcast from around here who escaped a burn- names of each of them, but I goes to the kids. That is the coolest there. That makes me feel good. Las Colinas, said. “It started so ing home. She went back into the couldn’t deal with that. We had a part of it. We can get these kids to They are bringing me little teddy Disney World and back, the listen- bears, gifts and stuff. There is a ers donate all the money; and they bond that hasn’t died after all this IfIf cheercheerleadersleaders wwereere meantmeant toto fly...fly... know that is where their money is time,” Ms. Rasberry said. IfIf cheercheerleadersleaders wwereere meantmeant toto fly...fly... actually going. “I love spending time with the “Each year it is a new begin- kids and getting to know them one ning for us. We start from scratch See KIDS, Page 5 every year to raise the money. IRS warns taxpayers of new e-mail scams Provided by Lea C. Crusberg The IRS urges people not to The Internal Revenue Service click the link in the e-mail or open recently alerted taxpayers to the the attachment. latest versions of an e-mail scam Similar e-mail variations sug- intended to fool people into believ- gest a customer has filed a com- ing they are under investigation by plaint against a company and the the agency’s Criminal Investiga- IRS can act as an arbitrator. The tion division. latest versions appear aimed at The e-mail purporting to be business taxpayers as well as indi- from IRS Criminal Investigation vidual taxpayers. falsely states that the person is The IRS does not send out un- under a criminal probe for submit- solicited e-mails or ask for detailed ting a false tax return to the Cali- personal and financial informa- fornia Franchise Board. The e-mail tion. Additionally, the IRS never Getting a new perspective on the world, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader candidate, Abigail Klein, skydives seeks to entice people to click on a asks people for the PIN numbers, with Sergeant First Class Mike Elliot of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights. link or open an attachment to learn passwords or similar secret access more information about the com- information for their credit card, plaint against them. The IRS bank or other financial accounts. ChiliChili cook-offcook-off bringsbrings thethe heatheat toto dodowntowntownwn warned people that the e-mail link “Everyone should beware of By Jess Paniszczyn “This is our second chili cook Festival. So we had 24 hours to and attachment is a Trojan Horse these scam artists,” Kevin M. Spicing up downtown Irving, off. Last year, our inaugural event, come up with a new name to meet that can take over the person’s Brown, acting IRS Commissioner Delbert’s Dream for Irving, a CASI was held during the Heritage Fes- the deadline for the Terlingua computer hard drive and allow said. “Always exercise caution someone to have remote access to sanctioned chili cook-off, awak- tival,” T.J. Friedel, Delbert’s Trails, which is the official paper See REPORT, Page 4 ened taste buds with a different Dream’s chairperson, said. you must publish the cook-off in- the computer. kind of heat. “This year there is no Heritage formation in to have a sanctioned CASI (Chili Appreciation Society The Irving Rambler International) cook-off. So I came P.O. Box 177731 up with Delbert’s Dream for Irv- Irving, TX 75017 ing, because Delbert McDougal is renovating this part of town. “The main award category is the CASI cook-off. Everybody en- tered into that category is after points. First place gets four points, second place gets three, third gets two and forth through tenth place winners each get one point. You need to have 12 points in the State Irving Rambler $0.25 of Texas to be invited to CASI’s Terlingua International Chili Championship. The points are what everyone is after. They don’t care about the trophy or anything,” With temperatures getting hotter by the spoonful, judges sample she said. chili during Delbert’s Dream for Irving. See CHILI, Page 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” June 14, 2007

line with the scamnesty rhetoric government benefits, and any ‘in- illegal alien cheap labor popula- Opinions on ille- and legislation coming from poli- vestment’ that requires even 40 tion. Bernard ticians and the National Chamber years to repay its initial cost is a The negative effect touted is of Commerce who obviously think remarkable unproductive use of illegal immigration. The mayor’s Weinstein’s gal immigration Americans are stupid. We will see resources. American citizens have sanctuary city policies led to over- Dear Editor: who is stupid in next year’s elec- thousands of more productive uses whelming illegal numbers, the Rebuttal The League of Women Voter’s tions! for their money, including, for ex- citizen’s inability to cope with the recently featured Dr. Bernard The Heritage foundation, ample, investing more in the edu- impact on taxes, infrastructure, Weinstein criticizing Farmers measuring the distribution of gov- cation of their own children.” and environment, concerns about Sir-Madam Branch’s efforts and hailing con- ernment benefits and taxes, discov- 2. Do illegal aliens expand the the huge and growing numbers of As I said before, the tributions of illegal aliens, refer- ered that immigrants make up a gross domestic product? No. They criminals and possibly terrorists, “writer” has not read our re- encing his research as authority for disproportionate share of unedu- CONSUME any gains. a mass exodus of Irving citizens, port. But I’m used to personal his conclusions. However, no one cated, low skill workers - 40% il- Recommendations: the loss of upscale retailers – the attacks, so go ahead and print disclose that he gained financially legal, pay little in taxes, and cost “1. Enforce the current law next being Dillard’s, diminishing her letter if you wish. I have for his research, supports the pro- the American taxpayer $19,588 per against employing illegal immi- church membership, increased neither the time nor the incli- illegal critiques of FB, and, is bi- year per household, in their grants. crimes, depressed property values, nation to respond. ased as a hired gun expert witness lifecycle they never pay more in “2. Do not grant amnesty Irving’s appeal dropping to 59th out for “Let the Voters Decide” (Bickel taxes than they use in benefits, in ….this would be RUINOUSLY of 62 area suburbs, poor school Sincerely, & Brewer attorneys, Apartment 10 years the “net fiscal cost” will EXPENSIVE to U. S. taxpayers, ratings, and the reasons why Bernard Weinstein Assoc. of Greater Dallas, Mexican be ONE TRILLION DOLLARS welfare, Social Security, and Medi- people and “businesses don’t want American Legal Defense & Edu- ($89-billion annually). This figure care…” to be in” Irving. The anti-illegal Editor’s Note: Dr. Weinstein’s cation Fund (MALDEF), Dallas will increase drastically if they are “3. Any guest worker program movement is in response to those full report is available at Chapter of the ACLU, et al) who given access to SOCIAL must be temporary, not a gateway policies and their impact. www.unt.edu/cedr click “other sued the city, and not an indepen- SECURITY! (See full discussion to welfare…” studies by center associates.” dent researcher, and, being bought in report – for every dollar they pay “4. Eliminate birthright citi- Sue Richardson and paid for, his report contains a into SS, they receive $10 in gov- zenship for children of illegal im- disclaimer to protect the Univer- ernment benefits, and reduce migrants and the automatic path- The Letters to the Editor section is devoted to giving the people of Irving a voice. sity of North Texas. wages, increase taxes, increase way to welfare, Social Security, The Irving Rambler needs your input, letters, comments – good as well as bad, and opin- Anyone who lives in government’s deficit spending, and Medicare – the fiscal implications ions. This section can only be successful with your support. Whenever possible, people holding contrary views of a subject will be allowed to respond to critical letters. Letters America and read the Heritage increase poverty rates). It answers of this policy are “enormous.” including profanity will not be considered. Foundation’s (an internationally questions: “5. Reduce the number of le- respected conservative indepen- 1. Is education a “social in- gal permanent residence visas If you would like to see your ideas The Irving Rambler dent think tank) May 2, 2007, re- vestment?” No. U. S. taxpayers based on kinship and increase the in print, please email them to Re: Letters to the Editor [email protected] or mail them P.O. Box 177731 port (www.heritage.org/research/ must “sacrifice income and forgo numbers to high-skilled workers.” to: Irving, Texas 75017 immigration/SR14.cfm) knows the wants and needs of their own Parents would be able to visit as there is something wrong with his families,” it will take 300 years for guests, but not as legal permanent conclusions; however, it falls in descendents to repay the drain on residents with access to welfare. 6. Policies should result in Irving Fire Department “net fiscal contributors, avoiding those who will increase poverty Activity summary June 8 - 13, 2007 and impose new costs on overbur- Irving Fire Department responded to 317 incidents. dened U. S. taxpayers.” The Fire incidents Medical calls Dr. Weinstein’s criticism of 79 Miscellaneous Fire 28 Major Accidents Farmers Branch is also flawed. and Rescue Calls 77 Major Medical There is noticeable “improve- 7 Structure Fires 15 Heart Attacks ment.” City Council members keep 2 Special Operations 33 Difficulty Breathing track of the improvements and 7 Vehicle Fires 45 Trauma Related boast increased economic develop- 24 CPR Situations Comments: ment, closing dollar stores, and the reopening of small boutiques and 06-08: At 12:06 p.m., the Irving Fire Department responded to a reported businesses. The citizens are hope- structure fire at 4614 W. Pioneer. First arriving emergency personnel were on-scene at 12:13 p.m. with a total of two alarms responding. The number ful instead of defeated, so much so of fire companies and/or major apparatus used to control this incident that they will gladly pay whatever totaled 20. The companies responding were: five engines, three ladder the price for litigation. The truth trucks, two MICU, two Bat Chiefs, eight misc. 34 Fire fighters and four is, however, insurance is picking Chief Officers were utilized in bringing the emergency under control. up the tab for litigation – the city’s There were no injuries at this emergency. part was the deductible, 06-10: Both Special Ops were elevator rescues ended with all occupants about $250,000. being removed safely. Ambulances went into overload once due to a high Are anti-illegal alien move- number of medical calls. ments divisive and do they have a 06-11: Ambulances went into overload three times. 06-12: Ambulances went into overload once. negative effect on the city as he 06-13: Ambulances went into overload twice. There was a major accident claims? Not for the majority of Irv- involving extrication. The patient was successfully extricated and trans- ing voters who parted with apathy ported to a trauma center. to elect Tom Spink, whose plat- form is to crack down on illegal aliens. Dr. Weinstein is another pro- moting throw-away citi- zenry - citizens forced to sit quietly by while their rights, laws, and ordi- nances are being trampled and their quality of life destroyed in favor of an

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Irving Rambler is Copyrighted 2006 The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 June 14, 2007 Page 3 Live performance of Chicago lacks razzel dazzel

Matt Mungle the gin is cool and the piano hot. though the cast went through the more than just a visual distraction. Chicago, the long-standing And all that jazz. I expected Mu- motions there was no passion. No Their presence on stage overpow- Cause you can look right through me musical production is currently in sic Hall to be a noisy hall, where hotness. It was much too stiff. Too ered the vocals and most of what Walk right by me Dallas, and as I took my seat on there’s a nightly brawl, and, yes, stiff for a story of adultery and was sung got lost before the third And never know I’m there opening night I was more than a all that jazz. murder. There was no seduction. row. This may have been due to the little excited. I love the theater, the Instead I found myself check- It looked like the prom queen lack of vocal ability of the main Chalk it up to opening night energy, excitement and expecta- ing my watch halfway through Act dressing up as a vixen on Hallow- characters, Roxie Hart (Lisa and shaking the limbs loose. tion. And the reputation of Chi- 1, and trying to think of a reason een night. It wasn’t believable. Rinna) and Velma Kelly (Terra C. Maybe by this weekend’s perfor- cago is hard to miss. I looked for- to skip out during intermission. When I found myself watch- MacLeod). And let’s not even talk mance things will be full of razzle ward to seamless seduction of body Nothing about this live musical ing the band more than the danc- about the acting. I feel mean dazzle. I honestly hope so. Be- moves and vocal arrangements. clicked. These numbers have to be ers, that was a sign that things were enough as it is. cause, as I said, I am a huge fan of After all, this is Chicago, where felt more than performed and al- rocky for Roxie. The band was In all fairness there were mo- musical theater. Chicago plays in ments that did work. The cast and Dallas at The Music Hall at Fair Billy Flynn’s (Tom Wopat) court- Park through June 17th. For ticket COMMUNITY CALENDAR room ventriloquist performance of info and show times visit “We both reached for the Gun” was www.dallassummermusicals.org June 16 Juneteenth Celebra- Prison Break & Girlfriends; Hill can Restaurant 2742 N. O’Connor spot on and saved what may have or check the main website, tion - Celebrate Texas history with Harper –Miami CSI and Chef Jeff. Blvd. Following remarks by Mr. been a rapid decline of the first act. www.chicagothemusical.com, for food, friends and music at West Watkins, the Irving Democratic Even Matron Mama Mortons dates in your city. With a look at Park Recreation Center, 530 Davis, June 19 Free Well-Child and Club will install the new officers (Carol Woods) vocals on “When Chicago, I’m Matt Mungle. Irving, from 5 - 8 p.m. Immunization Clinic - Baylor for the club. The Irving Demo- Your good to Mama”, though pow- Medical Center at Irving is spon- cratic Club meeting is open to the Matt is a member of the North Texas Film erful and full of soul, wasn’t Critics Association (NTFCA) and hosts June 17 High School Chancel soring a well child and immuni- public. There is a $5.00 enchilada enough to kick things in gear. Act the weekly syndicated Indie Rock Radio Choir - The High School Chancel zation clinic along with the Dal- dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the meet- II gained little ground with only a Show Spin 180. Plus with his wife Cindy they do a weekly radio feature, The Choir from Second Presbyterian las County Department of Health ing to begin a 7:00 p m. For more minimal applause for “Mister Cel- Church, Bloomington, IL, under and Human Services and information, call 972-650-1510. Mungles on Movies. For additional re- lophane.” A song that summed up views and interview clips visit the direction of Chris Northgate United Methodist the entire nights performance. www.mungleshow.com. Hollingsworth, will sing a concert Church from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 June 21 The Gustafer of sacred music at Woodhaven p.m. at Northgate United Method- Yellowgold Show - Presented by Presbyterian Church located at ist Church, 3700 W. Northgate Dr. Irving Arts Center: KidsArts – The 3650 N. O’Connor Road in Irving in Irving. Well-child exams for brain child of singer/songwriter at 7:30 p.m. The 35 singers are on children ages birth to four years- Morgan Taylor, Gustafer their annual summer mission old and immunizations for chil- Yellowgold is part concert, part tour. The choir has appeared in dren ages birth to 18 years-old, will movie and brilliant fun. The story concert throughout the United be provided from 8:30 a.m. to of Gustafer and his friends comes States and Canada. 11:30 a.m. Immunizations only, to life on a giant screen during the will be given from 1 p.m. to 3:30 concert, featuring harmonies and June 17 Real Men Cook for p.m. Immunization records must plenty of songs. This multi-media Charity 18th Annual Celebration be provided for each child. The show is influenced by the whimsy - A fun-filled, all you can eat food free services of this clinic are avail- of Paul McCartney and children’s tasting event in the Dallas Conven- able to residents of Irving only. For classic books like Harold and the tion Center, 650 S. Griffin, Dallas, more information call 972-579- Purple Crayon. Performances 10 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A cel- 4095. a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Carpen- ebration of men, fathers and fami- ter Performance Hall at the Irving lies. Celebrities will include 2005 June 19 Irving Democratic Arts Center $6 per ticket; $2 chil- Host Darius McCrary “Eddie Club - Dallas County District At- dren under 2 years, 972-252-ARTS *OCEANS 13 PG13 PIRATES 3 PG13 Winslow”-Family Matters; 2005 torney Craig Watkins will speak at for tickets. 1:00PM 1:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 12:00PM 1:30PM 3:25PM 5:15PM Host Darrin Henson-Soul Food; the Irving Democratic Club meet- 7:00PM 7:30PM 9:40PM 10:20PM 7:05PM 9:15PM

Rockman Dunbar-Soul Food, ing at 6:30 p.m. at Soila’s Mexi- June 22 Benefit Concert - Jane SHREK THE THIRD PG *NANCY DREW PG Rivar will perform a benefit con- 12:05PM 1:15PM 1:50PM 2:25PM 12:10PM 2:35PM 4:55PM 7:20PM cert for the 3rd International 3:45PM 4:15PM 5:05PM 6:20PM 9:35PM 6:45PM 7:30PM 8:40 PM 9:00PM Women’s Peace Conference 9:45PM KNOCKED UP R COMING SOON (www.womenspeaceconference.org). The 12:25PM 3:50PM 7:25PM 10:10PM SPIDERMAN 3 PG13 performance of her “Walkin the 12:15PM 3:20PM 6:45PM 9:45PM *SURFS UP PG13 Journey” album and storytelling is 12:00PM 2:15PM 5:00PM 7:10PM EverythingIrving.com HOSTEL 2 R 9:10PM open to the public at the Majestic 12:40PM 3:00PM 5:30PM 7:55PM Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are avail- 10:15PM MR. BROOKS R able at Ticketmaster for $40, $30 1:45PM 4:50PM 7:35PM 10:10PM NEWS #FANTASTIC FOUR 2 PG13 DIRECTORIES and $20. Proceeds of the concert 12:00PM 1:00PM 2:30PM 3:30PM D.O.A PG13 will benefit a scholarship fund to 5:00PM 5:45PM 7:15PM 8:00PM 12:20PM 2:40PM 5:20PM 7:35PM send women from all over the 9:30PM 10:15PM 10:05PM DISCOUNTS BLOGS world to attend the Peace Confer- Tickets on sale NOW! - Online or at the Theater ence. Why wait in lines? PUCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com Page 4 June 14, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler CityCity hireshires newnew humanhuman resourcesresources directordirector SettingSetting thethe storstoryy straightstraight sponsible for all administrative, ing with 24 years of combined pub- employment and compensation, lic and private sector management benefits and payroll, organiza- experience, including the United tional development and training, States Army, Highlights for Chil- and risk management functions. dren Inc., Columbus City “We are excited to have Janet Attorney’s Office, State of Ohio join our management team,” City Treasury, and the Supreme Court Manager Tommy Gonzalez said. of Ohio. “Her vast experience and knowl- Robinson has a bachelor’s de- edge in the field of human re- gree in human resources and busi- sources will be an invaluable re- ness management from Franklin source to our city. In addition to University in Columbus, and also her broad range of experience, she holds a degree in labor and em- is very personable and I know she ployment law from Capital Univer- will be highly regarded by our em- sity Law School. She is a member Janet Robinson ployees.” of the Society for Human Re- Janet Robinson, former hu- As human resources director sources Management and is a Cer- man resources director for the City for the City of Topeka, Robinson tified Senior Professional in Hu- of Topeka, KS, has been named was responsible for developing and man Resources. human resources director for the implementing the department’s “My vision is to see that all City of Irving. strategic plan; directing the city’s human resources programs support Robinson will lead a Human human resources programs, poli- the city’s initiative to provide Irv- Resources Department of 18 em- cies and procedures; overseeing ing residents with a superior qual- ployees and oversee a $2 million employee training and wellness ity of life,” Robinson said. “I will operating budget. She will be re- programs; ensuring compliance begin by ensuring that the recruit- with employment laws; serving as ment programs are such that the Advertise in the city’s equal employment oppor- city can attract employees with With no pesky pigs to interrupt, A. Wolf (Paul Mesner) tells tunity officer; providing grievance personal integrity, a passion for the the true and tragic story of how three little pigs took advan- The Irving Rambler investigation and resolution; and Irving community, and a desire for tage of a poor, innocent wolf during a presentation of The True Call 214-675-6493 managing a $1 million budget. providing excellent customer ser- Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf. She comes to the City of Irv- vice.” BUSINESS NEWSMAKERS www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” June 14, 2007 ECONOMIC SalesmanshipSalesmanship ClubClub ofof DallasDallas DEVELOPMENT toto receivereceive BingBing CrosbCrosbyy aawardward Provided by Tracy Cobb Card, Metropolitan Life, Buick, REPORT The Salesmanship Club of Cadillac, McDonald’s, Shell Oil, Dallas, host organization of the Bob Hope, Jack Nicklaus and EDS Byron Nelson Championship, Arnold Palmer. was selected to receive the presti- The award will be presented Irving-based Michaels Stores The South Irving Casa Bella thoughts and prayers during this gious Bing Crosby Tournament to Andy Stern, chairman of Sales- has named Brian C. Cornell to Village sold for an estimated time. Sponsor Award from the Metro- manship Club Charitable Golf of be their new chief executive of- $3.85 million. The complex, politan Golf Writers Association Dallas, on June 18 at the MGWA’s ficer. Cornell comes to Michaels located at 851 S. Irving Heights Working Mother magazine an- (MGWA). 56th annual National Awards Din- from Safeway, Inc. where he Drive, consists of 19 buildings nounced that Allstate is a 2007 This award recognizes indi- ner in New York. The USGA, PGA served as vice president and on 5.44 acres. The complex is Best Company for Multicultural viduals or organizations that pro- of America, LPGA, PGA TOUR, chief marketing officer. He re- 92% occupied and the one and Women. Now in its fifth year, mote and support the game of golf Champions Tour and 800 indus- places Michael Rouleau who two bedroom units rent from the the Working Mother Best Com- through commercial sponsorship try leaders and local golfers attend retired last Spring. mid-$500s to the mid-$600. panies for Multicultural Women of quality events. Previous recipi- this dinner, which is the nation’s initiative celebrates employers ents include the Firestone Com- largest golf awards event. DG FastChannel, an Irving- The Las Colinas Association that are establishing ground- pany, Nabisco Brands, Master- based provider of digital distri- members voted overwhelm- breaking diversity policies and bution of audio and video spots ingly to approve land use programs to encourage the hir- to radio and televison stations changes this week to encourage ing and advancement of Afri- for advertisers, agencies, news- development in Las Colinas. At can-American, Hispanic, Asian- Report phishing to authorities paper publishers and TV and a special meeting June 6, American and Native American radio broadcasters, has com- supplementary declaration women. Continued from page 1 pleted its purchase of Roswell, amendments covering more “Allstate is making a dif- when you receive unsolicited e- Since the establishment of the Georgia-based Pathfire Inc. than 200 acres were all adopted ference in the way corporate mails or e-mails from senders you mail box last year, the IRS has re- Pathfire distributes syndicated with a record breaking 77% of America views diversity and its don’t know.” ceived more than 17,700 e-mails programming such as “Jeop- membership participating. The multicultural employees,” Recipients of questionable e- from taxpayers reporting more ardy”, “Friends”, and “Wheel of emergence of transit oriented Suzanne Riss, editor in chief, mails claiming to come from the than 240 separate phishing inci- Fortune”. development has created devel- Working Mother magazine, IRS should not open any attach- dents. To date, investigations by opment activity levels not seen said. “They’re holding manag- ments or click on any links con- TIGTA have identified host sites The 514-unit Grand Venetian in nearly 20 years. For further ers accountable for helping tained in the e-mails. Instead, they in at least 27 different countries, luxury apartments, 6201 Love details on the SD changes, visit workplace diversity thrive.” should forward the e-mails to as well as in the United States. Drive at MacArthur Boulevard www.lascolinasassn.com. [email protected] (the instructions Other fraudulent e-mail scams sold to Transwestern Multifam- The Las Colinas Medical Cen- may be found on IRS.gov by enter- try to entice taxpayers to click their ily Partners, Inc. for an esti- In remembrance: We are sad ter has been recognized by the ing the term “phishing” in the way to a fake IRS Web site and ask mated $46 million. The prop- to report that local Irving busi- TMF Health Quality Institute search box.) for bank account numbers. An- erty was developed by Palla- ness leader, Frank Miller, with its Quality Improvement The IRS and the Treasury In- other widespread e-mail tells tax- dium Group in 1998 and is con- founder, Chairman and CEO of Achievement Award. To qualify spector General for Tax Adminis- payers the IRS is holding a refund sidered a top-shelf piece of Las Irving-based JPI has died. Mr. for the award, LCMC had to at- tration work with the U.S. Com- (often $63.80) for them and seeks Colinas real estate. The one, two Miller was recently named tain a minimum overall score puter Emergency Readiness Team financial account information. and three bedroom units rent Chairman of the Board of Re- standard plus improve a certain (US-CERT) and various Internet Still another email claims the from the mid-$700 to $1,300. gents of Texas Tech University. number of percentage points service providers and international IRS’s ‘anti-fraud commission’ is Please remember Mr. Miller’s from their baseline measure- CERT teams to have the phishing investigating their tax returns. family and employees in your ment. sites taken offline as soon as they More information is available are reported. on www.IRS.gov. The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 June 14, 2007 Page 5 Kids create memories that last a lifetime Continued from page 1 have to worry about anything and on one. Each year there are a few I have a great time,” Marisa’s dad, really connect with. There are Doug, said. “Marisa just had a some who stay on the outskirts, so blast. She still talks about it today. you don’t really connect with some The trip is a memory she will have of those. But when you really con- forever. nect with a child, that makes the “They had a full medical staff experience so special. there in case anything came up. “Now that I am a mom, it hits Marisa was in the end of her treat- me in a different way. It makes me ment, so we weren’t expecting to so much more thankful that I have have any issues. But she did get a healthy child. But for the grace sick, and it was great to have the of God, that could be me with my medical staff available. They were child in a wheelchair. So I really able to help her, and it was a non- have a different perspective than I issue basically. had before. I am looking forward “It was a trip that we probably to being with the kids this year. couldn’t have taken otherwise. It “Every charity has wonderful was one of those opportunities we things about it. But if you could were really grateful for, because we see the good that this one does. We would not have been able to do it are not curing any diseases. We are on our own,” he said. putting a smile on a kid’s face and Kidd’s Kids is a 501 (c)(3) or- making things a little better for ganization, was founded by nation- them for just a few days. It is hard ally syndicated morning show per- to put your hands on that, grasp it sonality Kidd Kraddick. Kidd’s and feel it, but it is a very real Kids selects children between the thing. I hope that people consider- ages of five and 12 to travel with ing where to put their donating their families to Walt Disney dollars will give them to us, be- World® in Florida each Novem- cause this is a very good thing,” ber. The Kidd Kraddick in the she said. Morning radio show airs live 5 When she was five years old, a.m.-10 a.m. from 106.1 FM, Remembering the good times, members of the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning radio show team address Marisa, now a leukemia survivor, KISS-FM. the crowd gathered for Kidd’s Kids’ first reunion, 15 Years of Love, before watching the Rangers play. became one of Kidd’s Kids in No- For more information about vember of 2005. Kidd’s Kids, visit “It was a time to get away, not www.kiddskids.com. Easter Seals receives $600,000 in grants

Provided by Indi Jones to find more effective ways to help Easter Seals North Texas re- those they serve.” cently announced four gifts total- The Sid Richardson Founda- ing $600,000. tion, Amon G. Carter Foundation National CEO Jim Williams and Hoblitzelle Foundation said Easter Seals would achieve its granted funds in support of the vision for 2010 and beyond. He merger and in order to help offset highlighted Easter Seals’ sharp- merger costs. ened focus on critical growth goals The Sid Richardson Founda- and on meeting service needs in tion grant of $100,000 is to assist three areas, young children, adult in building infrastructure during / senior services, and returning vet- the merger process. erans with brain trama. “We have been very pleased to Mr. Williams also said Easter assist in the merger, which will Seals will focus on individuals liv- greatly benefit disabled people in ing with Autism Spectrum Disor- North Texas,” Val Wilkie, Execu- ders and their families across the tive Director of the Sid Richardson life-span. Additionally, he touched Foundation, said. on how Easter Seals North Texas Mr. Williams said adults and will work in connection with the senior citizens were the fastest VA to assist returning veterans growing segment of the population with disabilities find housing and and presented many service area employment. needs for Easter Seals. He also said The Meadows Foundation that 1 in every 150 children and 1 grant of $400,000 is for program in 85 males are diagnosed with au- expansion into Dallas in the areas tism today. These critical areas are of employment counseling, in- why it’s important to have a stron- home services, client intervention ger Easter Seals presence in this and case management. area. “For over sixty years, Easter “Easter Seals North Texas is Seals of Dallas and Easter Seals of the realization of a vision for a new Fort Worth have worked to provide and stronger Easter Seals affiliate persons with disabilities the help to meet the needs of children and and tools they need to live produc- adults with disabilities and their tive lives,” Linda Perryman Evans, families in Dallas and Fort Worth,” president and CEO of The Mead- Mr. Williams said. “On behalf of ows Foundation, said. “The merger the Easter Seals family, I congratu- of these two organizations will late the volunteer leaders and staff enable them to expand and en- who made the creation of this new hance services to those in need affiliate possible, and I look for- throughout the North Texas ward to the contributions this af- region. We applaud the leadership filiate will make to Easter Seals’ team of both entities for their vi- organizational vision of serving sion in bringing these groups to- five million people with disabili- gether and for their commitment ties and their families by the year 2010.” Page 6 June 14, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler IrIrvingving ArArtsts BoardBoard aawardswards summersummer campcamp scholarshipsscholarships toto locallocal youthyouth Provided by Jennifer Hall The scholarship recipients have ages 6-10, specified which type of ing Arts Center, said. “It is won- to teacher recommendations and The Irving Arts Board the opportunity to attend one of the camp they wanted to attend dur- derful that we can share these pro- other references. In May, the Irv- awarded 17 scholarships to local Arts Center’s week-long summer ing the application process. grams with such creative and de- ing Arts Board reviewed each youth to participate in the 2007 camps free of charge. “We are very proud of the serving individuals.” scholarship entry and awarded 17 KidsArts Summer Camp program. The Arts Center has 11 camps great activities our summer camp Scholarship applications were scholarships. In 2006, 14 scholar- scheduled including theater program has to offer,” Richard accepted through April 30 and re- ships were awarded. Scholarships camps, art-focused camps and teen Huff, executive director of the Irv- quired a student essay in addition are valued at $191 each. Send your stories to art camps. Multi-Arts and “All of the applicants were ex- [email protected] ArtElements Teen Camps offer a cellent students and have great ar- variety of classes based on a camp King’s Manor Apart- tistic potential,” Gus Tramp, chair- Please understand that space is theme. Theater camps teach per- man of the Arts Board, said. “It first come first serve and no formance skills with two camps was very difficult for the Arts listing is guarenteed. focusing on student-written mate- ments ordered to vacate Board to deny any of the appli- rial. The scholarship recipients, cants, and it is our hope that the On May 17, the Building and Inspections staff notified the ten- scholarships will help these chil- Standards Commission ordered the ants in April regarding the situa- dren develop their great talents.” owner of the King’s Manor Apart- tion, with subsequent information KidsArts summer art camps ments, at 801-817 E. Grauwyler distributed in May following the are taught by local art instructors Road, to vacate the apartments and Building and Standards Commis- and professional artists, and the install a security fence around the sion ruling. The Inspections and theater camps are led by two na- property. The owners failed to Housing and Human Services de- tionally-known children’s theater Family Dining make needed improvements to the partments, as well as organizations organizations: Missoula Homestyle Cooking property to meet the city’s mini- such as Irving Cares and the Sal- Children’s Theatre and Child’s All You Can Eat Food Bar After 5 p.m. mum housing standards. If the vation Army, have hosted three Play Touring Theatre. For more Lite-eaters Selection owner fails to initiate the action by informational and social support information about KidsArts sum- June 18, the commission autho- meetings for the tenants who are mer camps visit “““WhereWhere IrvingIrving MeetsMeets && EatsEats””” rized city staff to secure the area. affected by this closure. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com.

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FRANK HODGES up until his health made him re- Survived by son Doug Survivors include her hus- “hooked” on Scouting, joined the Frank Hodges, of Bartlesville, tire. Charlie had two grandsons Harrison and wife Sharman of band Hugh Day; sons Danny Wells program as an executive, and OK, and formerly of Irving, passed that were the light of his life and Lawton, OK; Dennis Harrison and and David Wells; daughter-in-law served in California and New York away June 8, 2007. he enjoyed spending time with wife Lisa of Tomball, TX; daugh- Joyce Wells; grandsons Daniel for more than 25 years. He even- He was born Aug. 10, 1915 in them. ters Nancile Proctor and husband Spencer and wife Christina; great tually became Public Relations Di- Gause, TX. He was a member of Survivors include, wife Luis of Red Oak, TX; Margie grandson Adam Spencer; grand- rector for the 10 Western states of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and Suzanne Smallwood of Irving; Everson of Duncan, TX; Jenny son Bryan Wells; mother Harlyne the United States. The Oct. 1970 active in the March of Dimes. daughter, Lisa Smallwood of Irv- Fisher of Irving; Ellie Finch of Irv- Griffin/Nelson; father L.A. Reader’s Digest told of a new Preceded in death by his wife ing; son, Bobby Smallwood and his ing; sisters Geraldine McCraw of Nelson; sister Brenda McCoy; and Scouting Explorer Program, and Ruth Mary Hodges in 1997, survi- wife Jennifer of Royce City, TX; Texarkana; Analee Holcombe of nephews Jeromy and Chris Noble. listed Bell as one of three who cre- vors include his son Phil Hodges special mom, Nina Walters of Irv- Bedford; Sara Dantzler of Allen; 7 Brown’s Memorial Funeral ated the program that allowed and wife Mary of Stephens, AR; ing; sister and brother-in-laws, grandchildren and 9 great-grand- Home assisted the family. Scouts to actually work with orga- daughter Mary Frances Sewell and Kay and Griff Miller of Houston, children. nizations such as police, or busi- husband Richard of Bartlesville; 5 Beth and David Duncan of Funeral services were June 14 VIRGINIA WAGNER ness as a part of Scouting. He was grandchildren; and 7 great grand- Princeton, KY; aunt and uncle, Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. Virginia an active member of the Rotary, children. Betty and Joe Letart of Irving; Jim Gerlach officiating. Interment Wagner of Ce- wherever he lived, and served as Graveside services were held grandsons, Sean and Chase at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. dar Hill, for- President of the Colusa County, CA June 12 at Oak Grove Memorial Smallwood. merly of Irving, chapter. Gardens. Arrangements were Funeral Services were held JACKIE JOY born in 1921 He moved to Texas in 1982, made by Brown’s Memorial Fu- June 11at Chism-Smith Funeral GRIZZLE passed away and joined the United Way of neral Home. Home Chapel with interment at Jackie Joy June 11, 2007. Tarrant County acting as liaison to Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Grizzle, age 79, Survived by sons Kevin volunteer programs in surrounding CHARLES EDWARD Irving. of Irving passed Wagner of Cedar Hill and Craig counties. Following United Way SMALLWOOD JR. away on June Wagner of Kissimmee, FL; daugh- retirement, he became a realtor in Charles Edward Small-wood Jr., DOROTHY FINCH 08, 2007 with ters Nancy Johnstone of Desoto Irving. age 60, a longtime Irving resident, Dorothy Finch of Dallas, for- her family by and Rande Sue Wagner-Minson of He is survived by his wife, passed away on June 6, 2007. merly of Irving passed away June her side. Grand Prairie; brothers Phil Reed Nada Bell of Irving, son, James He was born on Dec. 2, 1946 11, 2007. She of Indio, CA; Dick Reed of Cedar Bell, Yuba City, CA, daughters Sue in Charleston, WV to Charles and She was born on October 1, was born on March 29, 1928 in City, UT; 10 grandchildren and 7 Bell and husband Russell Yee, Stella (Taylor) Smallwood. Charlie 1915 in Midland, TX. She was a Burkburnett, TX to James and great-grandchildren. She is pre- Portland OR, and Lorraine married Suzanne Davis on June member of Oak View Baptist Etura (Reid) Williams. Jackie mar- ceded in death by grandchildren “Rainey” Kalfsbeek and husband 13, 1966 in Dallas. He worked at Church. ried Scotty Grizzle on July 27, Erin Clay and Becky Johnston. Ross Kalfsbeek of Grimes, CA, Sherwin Williams Paint Company 1947 in Burkburnett, TX, he pre- Services 1:00 p.m. June 16 in Amy Wilson and Kevin Wilson of ceded her in death on March 15, Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Irving, 4 grandchildren and 3 step 1980. interment at Oak Grove Memorial grandchildren. He is also survived Survivors include, daughters, Gardens in Irving. by sister, Ruth Moeller, Folsom, ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition Katharine Scott of Irving, Paula CA, and four nephews and 2 “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” Taylor of Carrollton; son, Scotty GILBERT MORGAN nieces. His only brother, Alwyn Grizzle of Irving; sister, Betty BELL Bell is deceased. Burns and husband Bill of Hurst, Gilbert Morgan Memorial Service at the Epis- Church & Chapel Ser- TX; grandchildren, James Scott, Bell, 83, of Irv- copal Redeemer Church, 2700 vices Karla Mott, Bryan Taylor, Robert ing died June Warren Circle at 2 p.m., June 17 Local, Out of Town Grizzle, Eric Grizzle; great-grand- 12, 2007, after in Irving with the Reverend Gail children, Meagon Scott, Anthony an extended ill- N. Gateley. Burial will follow cre- Services Mott, Trevor Scott. ness. mation. Local arrangements by & Burials Funeral services were held He was Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. June 12 at Chism-Smith Funeral born in Jamaica Memorials Home Chapel with interment at Plains, MA. But lived in West FOR SALE Cremation Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Roxbury, MA. He graduated from One Cemetary Lot Memories Flowers Irving, TX. Boston Latin High School, the old- est High School in America, and Oak Grove Memorial Park, Irving DELORIS DAY was a student in the Naval Acad- Setion A, Lot 21, Block 5 972-254-4242 Deloris Day, of Irving, passed emy and Boston University, until Current Memorial Park Price away May 31, 2007. he entered the Navy during World $3,790 Ben F. [email protected] She was born April 4, 1941 in War II. Our Price $2,500 Oklahoma. She loved to work can- At discharge, he joined his ($1,290 savings) BROWN’S MEMORIAL vas needlepoint, crochet, Elvis, family living in California. As a Call Winston Bell movies, and keeping up with pic- Borden’s employee, he was asked FUNERAL HOME tures of family and friends. to serve in a Scout Program for the 817.281.8031 or Brown Family Owned and Operated. Boy Scouts of America. He became 817.692.7853 The Irving Rambler214-675-6493 June 14, 2007 Page 9 Parkland hosts free men’s health conference By Jess Paniszczyn women screenings and a women’s “Everything is non-evasive for the notoriously don’t address their want to address some of the other The Community Services De- only discussion on how to speak most part. We are taking some health on as consistent a basis as aspects that lead to some of the partment of Parkland presented to men about health blood samples in certain screen- women. physical problems. All health prob- Tune Up the Whole Man, a men’s “This event is an opportunity ings. “Today we are offering every lems are not caused by physical health conference, at North Lake for men to find out what is going screening from blood pressure to issues, some are caused by mental College. Featuring health lectures, on with their health,” Ronald Ses- “Men can find out about their vision, hearing, glucose, prostate, and physiological issues. screenings and discussions with sion, MA, MS, Parkland Commu- health, save hundreds of dollars, HIV / Aids, and sickle cell anemia “This event is a county health doctors, the event also offered nity Services Coordinator, said. and possibly save more than screening. Plus we are educating. project. It belongs to the citizens money. They can prolong and bet- We want this as much an educa- of the county and it is provided at ter their lives. There are certain tional event as a screening event,” no cost to them. The only cost to things that go along with being he said. the participants is spending their healthier, and one of those things “We also had several MDs in- time to being healthy. is being involved in your own cluding Dr. Ron Anderson, CEO “This is the fifth year we have health. of Parkland Hospital System, of- provided this conference. The “Health is not something you fering panel sessions that ad- number of attendees grows each worry about when your minors dressed physical health, sexual year. This is the first year that we turn to majors, and your majors health, domestic violence and have ventured into the Irving area. turn into catastrophes. Health is health, education and health, as Parkland is making new connec- something you worry about each well as health and money. We tried tions in Irving. We have a new and every day by doing the little to incorporate mind, body and health center opening in Irving on things that allow you to remain spirit into the entire conference to August 29. So we thought what healthy. We want people to go to ensure that we address more than better time to start addressing their doctors for well checkups simply a man’s physical health. We health care issues in this area,” he rather than sick checkups. Men said. Margaret’s Corner Hi Irving! years old when my Mom went to that the world should go on, right? Happy Fathers heaven. I cherish all the good times I also want to wish the father’s Day to my hus- and even the small moments like in the military a very happy band who has al- the little walks and talks that we father’s day. Let’s keep them in our ways been a shared. I consider myself very prayers. My prayer is that God will great Father, and blessed and fortunate to have had pour down His love and wisdom to my two won- the parents I had. I know God to fathers for the rearing, guidance derful sons in law, the father of my chose them carefully to be my and and protection of their children. beautiful grandsons. my sibling’s parents. Have A Wonderful Fathers Day. I once heard someone say that My Daddy’s memories always “its one thing to be a father, but it take me to the Santa Fe Railroad; Praying to make a difference. takes someone special to be a he retired from Santa Fe after 35 Attend Church Sunday. daddy” and they are definitely years of great work. I loved riding Margaret Lopez is an indepen- great daddies. in the train when I was younger This won’t hurt a bit or very much, as a nurse take a blood sample dent writer for the Irving Rambler. An My Daddy would be 98 years and still do. I hope that Daddy’s for health screenings during Parkland’ Tune Up the Whole Man Irving resident for more than 12 years, old if he hadn’t gone home yet. 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Petty makes his 1,000th career On June 13, 1939, Arthur NASCAR start at the Miller “Doc” Barker, of the notorious On June 16, 1963, aboard American 400 race in Brooklyn, “Bloody Barkers” gang, is killed Vostok 6, Soviet cosmonaut Mich. Petty’s records of success while trying to escape from Valentina Tereshkova becomes the and longevity will likely never be Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco first woman to travel into space. broken. Bay. Barker was spotted on the After 48 orbits and 71 hours, she rock-strewn shore of the island af- returned to Earth, having spent On June 17, 1994, after a dra- ter climbing over the walls and more time in space than all U.S. matic flight from justice witnessed shot while trying to build a make- astronauts combined to that point. by millions on live television, shift raft. former football star and actor O.J. On June 12, 1975, Indira Simpson surrenders outside his On June 14, 1954, at 10 a.m., Gandhi, the prime minister of In- Rockingham estate to Los Angeles alarms are sounded in 54 selected dia, is found guilty of electoral cor- police after being charged with a cities as the U.S. goes through its ruption in her successful 1971 double murder. first nationwide civil defense drill. campaign. Despite calls for her Page 12 June 14, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Irving hosts CEO Danica Patrick wins with Luncheon her fans both young and old The City of Irving, Irving Tommy Gonzalez welcomed and Convention and Visitors Bureau, thanked those in attendance. and Greater Irving-Las Colinas Mayor Herbert Gears presented an Chamber of Commerce held an Irving development overview, Irving CEO Appreciation Lun- while state representatives Linda cheon on June 4 to thank business Harper-Brown and Kirk England leaders for choosing Irving as their reported on the past legislative ses- corporate home. City Manager sion. 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