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Comics Page 11 THIS Classifieds Page 11 Life begins at 50 Obituaries Page 8 Red Hat’s celebrate Police & Fire Page 2 Page 6 Founder’s Day Puzzles Page 10 WEEK Page 6 “Big Hair and Boots” TexasFest raises big money Big hair, big money and big the dance head videos, casino generosity all converged in a big games or the silent auction. This way to support a healthier commu- year’s silent auction was one of the nity at the Irving Healthcare largest in the history of TexasFest. Foundation’s TexasFest April 22. It had more than 300 items to More than 700 people attended choose from. the “Big Hair and Boots” TexasFest, “TexasFest is a success be- which was co-chaired by Sarah cause it has always been produced Daughety and Suzy Matin. They by caring people in the community. supervised 30 volunteer commit- The staff does a great job of sup- tees comprising several hundred porting them. But this is truly a com- event volunteers. munity organized event. People at- “Sarah and Suzy were perfect tend the event consistently be- for this job,” the Foundation’s De- cause Irving cares about its only velopment Administrator Karen non-profit hospital. Tingle, said. “Not only did they cre- “Karen Tingle, for the 18th time, ate one of the best and most beau- has exceeded our expectations in tiful galas in our organization’s his- managing TexasFest. She was as- tory, but they had everyone laugh- sisted capably by Nancy Velasquez, ing and having a great time the en- who is in her first year of helping tire time we worked on it. They both with TexasFest,” he said. are big blessings to our foundation “Whenever you involve Susan and our entire community.” Matin and Sarah Daughtey you are Irving Healthcare Foundation, going to have fun. That is a guar- A really big serenade goes out from Vince Vance to TexasFest’s co-chairs, Suzy Matin and Sarah President John Drake, explained antee. Daughety. that the efforts of many caring indi- “They as physicians’ wives fund as a foundation is centered ally goes toward that mission. It was porate and individual sponsor- viduals are responsible for really reached out to our medical on being the hospital where these a great joy and double blessing not ships, chance drawings, a live auc- TexasFest’s success. staff and brought back many of the physicians should absolutely want only to know that they practice here tion, silent auctions, casino games, “It was a remarkable evening,” doctors who hadn’t been to to practice. We want to bless those and send their patients here, but and a drawing for a $10,000 prepaid Mr. Drake said. “We were as- TexasFest in several years. It was a docs by having the well-educated they also come to our event and CITI MasterCard. tounded by the beauty of the event, tremendous blessing, because the staff and the well-equipped hospi- help us raise money. So we can do “The addition of the CITI and the fact that there were things monies we raise, the equipment we tal, so they want to send their pa- the noble work of the foundation,” MasterCard helped us tremen- to do all evening, whether it was try to buy and the education we tients here for care. TexasFest re- Mr. Drake said. dously,” Ms. Tingle said. The 27th annual TexasFest “Citigroup and its CitiCards divi- 21st annual Texas & Neighbors Regional grossed over $330,000 through cor- See TEXASFEST’S, Page 5 Exhibition begins in Art Center Irving Equestrian Arts and The Irving Art Association presented the reception and awards for its 21st annual Texas Entertainment Complex proposed & Neighbors Regional Developers Billy Bob Barnett Bill Beuck said, “We are thrilled Exhibition in the Irving Arts and Bill Beuck have identified Irving to have this level of discussion with Center on April 23. Almost 100 as a potential site for a proposed the city of Irving and to have artists from Texas and its five $220-million Equestrian Arts and elevated this project to the next surrounding states are Entertainment Complex and level. This $220-million represented in the exhibition are currently in discussions with investment will generate significant which will continue to be on the City of Irving about the project. economic impact for Irving, driving display through May 13. The complex could cover over 39 visitors to the community, “We have 91 artists whose acres, housing over 500,000 square generating thousands of jobs, and work reflects all styles and feet of entertainment facilities serving as a key amenity to our media,” Dorothy Blalock, artist including a “Street of Music,” neighbors, national business and and show chairman, said. “It is boutique hotels, and an outdoor meeting attendees, and the a very diverse show, a beautiful arena. international polo and equestrian show. We have abstract art, “We are currently engaged in circuit.” traditional art and colorful Pretty as a picture, Soon Warren wins Texas and Neighbors’ exploratory discussions with the Henry S. Miller Group has landscapes. Best in Show with her painting, Sunflowers. development team, regarding the assumed responsibility for financial “The juror who selected the pieces. I tried for years before I “These artists do proposed operations, potential representation of this project. show, Janie Gildow, is a color could get in this show and I have wonderful development sites in the Las “We are extremely pleased to pencil artist. So I expected she only been in four times. We have work. I am really proud of them Colinas Urban Center and Texas be exclusively representing the would choose a whole show of top professionals, college and what they do. They are the Stadium areas, as well as alternative ownership team,” Sam G. Kartalis, works with lots of detail. But she professors, long-time professional stars of the show. I think the deal structures,” David Leininger, President and CEO, Henry S. Miller was a high school art teacher artists and people who are just artists are great, and I have Chief Financial Officer, City of Commercial Group, said. “Our for 30 years. She is very starting represented. enjoyed working with them. Irving, said. “We will continue Investment Banking Group is interested in designs. “This is a well-known, “The hanging committee working with the developer’s coordinating all aspects of the “This show is open to prestigious show and it is difficult did an excellent job. This is not representatives, and work to financial structure and with over artists in five states. Everybody to get into. When artists are a one person job, I promise you. complete our due diligence as 100 years of experience and doesn’t get in. When an artist accepted into this show, it is an It takes all year long to get all efficiently as possible, so that we successful projects we believe is selected, we instruct the juror honor. And if they win an award, the details together,” she said. might bring a more detailed strongly in the viability and long to only select one of their that is even better,” Ms Blalock said. proposal forward.” term positive impact of the project to the DFW region. “ Page 2 April 27, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Community Calendar

April 29 Parent Education and nachos. The Post is located on May 2 Irving Toastmasters’ 40th MacArthur Blvd. at 7 p.m. for more TV such as: Hoedown from Rodeo, Workshop - Our Children’s House at South Beltline, behind the Skating Rink birthday - Irving Toastmasters will than 20 years. Aaron Copland, Overture to William Irving, in partnership with First United at Shadygrove and Beltline. For more celebrate 40 years as part of Tell, Rossini, and much, much more. Methodist Church at Irving, will offer, information, call 972-790-1611. Toastmasters International. Irving May 3 Lone Star Youth Orchestra For ticket information contact the Las “Surviving the Summer: A Parent’s Toastmasters is looking for previous “As Seen on TV” Concert Finale will Colinas Symphony Orchestra at Survival Kit on Behavior Management” April 29 Summer camp members. The club has met at Crystal’s feature popular classical music 972.580.1566. from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the First registration - Registration for the Pizza at 183 between O’Connor and selections that are frequently heard on United Methodist Church at Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Irving. Presenter Brenda Batts, with Camp sessions will be held from 9:30 FOCUS SpEd, brings her unique a.m. to 5 p.m. at all city recreation pOLICE &Fire Briefs approach to the behavior modification centers. The fee for each two-week and management. session is $160. The fee for Cimarron Aggravated Robbery: There is NO CHARGE for this event. Park Summer Camp is $190 (includes 04-21-06 at 9:00 p.m. A suspect Irving Police Department activity summary To RSVP, please email lunch). pointed a gun at two employees of April 21 - April 23 [email protected], or call at Call the Parks and Recreation the Mama’s Daughter’s Diner, 2412 972-790-8505 x262. Irving Police Department responded to 50 incidents. Department at (972) 721-2501 for more W. Shady Grove Road, and information. demanded money. This occurred in 10 Auto Thefts 8 Burglary of a habitat April 29 Loyalty Day Program - 19 Burglary of a vehicle 1 Recovery of a vehicle the parking lot behind the business, Starting at 6:00 p.m., VFW Post 2494, April 30 Celebration in Memory 6 Burglary of a business 6 Robbery both complainants ran away and Ladies Auxiliary, and Jr. Girls Unit will of Cecelia Allen - The community is host a program, honoring veterans, invited to remember and celebrate the then so did the suspect; getting Irving Fire Department activity summary firemen and policemen. This will be memory of Cecelia Allen with dinner nothing. followed by a Talent Show with a funny and casino games at the Elks Lodge, April 20 - April 25 review of acts at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds 2015 N. Britain Rd. All proceeds will Aggravated Robbery (No Irving Fire Department responded to 282 incidents. go to the VFW “BUDDY POPPY” be placed in a trust for Cecelia’s Prosecution): fund to help our veterans and their daughter, Dianna Hornsby. 04-22-06 at 4: 30 a.m. A male was The Fire incidents Medical calls families. The kitchen will sell hot dogs walking in the 2000 block of south 58 Miscellaneous Fire 25 Major Accidents 87 Major Medical MacArthur. He states that three and Rescue Calls Oops 5 Structure Fires 14 Heart Attacks suspects jumped him and 5 Special Operations 46 Difficulty Breathing attempted to take his cash. He had 0 Vehicle Fires 31 Trauma Related three large lacerations that required 11 CPR Situations medical attention. The complainant Comments: was very intoxicated and did not 20-20 Major accident with vehicle Comments: want to make a report. extrication at Loop-12 and 20-22 Ambulance went into Union Bower. overload once. 20-21 At 7:11 a.m. IFD responded to 20-23 Ambulance went into Bank Robbery: a Carbon Monoxide Investiga- overload four times. 04-23-06 at 4:28 p.m. Officer tion at 3640 W. Northgate, the 20-24 Ambulance went into Severance was sent to the First Y.W.C.A. IFD responded 1 en- overload four times. gine, 1 truck, 2 ambulances, and Convenience Bank inside the 1 investigator. Multiple patients Kroger Food Store in the 7500 block were taken to the hospital. The of N. MacArthur. The teller last piece of equipment cleared reported that suspect demanded at 09:19. 4-21 At 1:09 p.m., IFD responded to and received money and left the an elevator rescue at 825 W. Irv- location. The FBI was contacted ing Blvd. Firemen assess the situation after a driver accidentally hit a gas and responded. line.

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Future technology The vehicle was built by LDV delivery of a custom-built mobile weather-tight seals and a heavy- phone or radio channel. being examined would allow Inc. of Burlington, Wis., which command vehicle, to be jointly duty roof, and is equipped with “Because of the vehicle’s officers to watch camera feeds or provides special service vehicles operated by the Police and Fire high-resolution flat screen modular design, we’ll be able to snap photos of suspects for for cities across the country. The departments. The vehicle was monitors capable of receiving upgrade individual components, as examination by facial recognition vehicle will be housed at the Irving funded with $600,000 in Homeland digital satellite, closed-circuit and technology evolves, rather than software to be installed in the Police Department. Security grants, and is expected to local television signals. Other have to replace the entire system,” vehicle. become operational later this year. features include: “This is a tremendous asset for A multi-band radio system, the city and the Dallas/Fort Worth which allows channels of different Police program to reduce crime region,” Gary Gilbert, agencies (federal and state) to be communications and electronics used at the same time. Irving police are hoping that a “Crime affects everyone,” identifiable address numbers. manager, said. “This vehicle can be A universal power supply backup new program will help reduce Officer Beau Jones said. “We In Phase three, property deployed to any large-scale event, system. criminal activity in the city’s believe that reducing crime at these managers host a safety social event such as a fire, hazardous materials High-quality surveillance cameras, apartment complexes. The three- complexes will not only keep for residents, and receive a Crime incident or law enforcement issue, operated by software on six phase Crime Free Multi-Housing apartment staff members and Free sign to post on their property and makes us better prepared for computers. Program reflects the department’s residents safer, but will also reduce indicating their participation and any type of scenario.” Cell phones from two different approach to making Irving safer by overall crime in the city.” completion of the program. Upon The vehicle is made from an carriers connected to the network, getting more residents and To participate in the Crime Free completion, properties will have aluminum alloy that is chemically thus allowing incoming and neighborhoods involved. Multi-Housing Program, apartment their information posted on the managers must register with the Irving Police Department Web site. Irving Police Department and attend “We’re developing a Chamber of Commerce a seminar on crime prevention, partnership, working to educate which includes how to recognize managers and residents about how illegal drug activity, effective to keep drugs and illegal activity Economic Devlopment applicant screening and working out of their apartment with police. There is no charge to communities,” Officer Jones said. Hanson Pipe and Products, Inc., the deli on the first floor. The 84,500 sq Avid Technology Inc. of Tewksbury, participate in the program. “The backbone of this program is largest producer in North America ft lease will provide space for the MA. Sundance will continue Phase two requires a security the Crime Free Lease Addendum, of concrete pipe and precast company’s 200 employees. This operations in Irving. inspection of the property. The which means if a resident or concrete products for sewer and lease will bring Waterway Tower property must meet minimum associate of a property commits culvert construction, has just from slightly greater than 80% Three Irving credit unions have security requirements, such as dead criminal activity, there will be entered a 10-year lease for 105,600 vacant to more than 56% occupied. been recognized as some of the bolts, eye viewers, security lighting, consequences.” sq ft of office space in the Plaza at largest credit unions in the Dallas- anti-lift/slide devices on sliding For more information about the Las Colinas, 300 E. John Carpenter American Towers Inc. has leased Fort Worth Metroplex: Your Federal windows and doors, and clearly Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, Freeway. This lease will boost the 5,812 sq ft at 8505 Freeport Parkway Credit Union, Las Colinas Federal call (972) 721-2544. Plaza’s occupancy rate from 23% to in the DFW Freeport area. Credit Union and Irving City the mid-50% level. Hanson is Employees Federal Credit Union. expected to bring 300 employees EMC Mortgage has named Mark Meals on Wheels volunteer training offered By Robert Smith Dallas. The class will be repeated at from its Dallas Uptown space to Navachek senior vice president and The 6th Annual Tech Titans Awards The Visiting Nurse Association the same time on May 15. Training is Irving. The company is expected to Ty Fawley vice president. will be announced on August 18. needs Meals on Wheels volunteer provided at no cost. move into its new office in the third Now is the time to submit drivers who want to help the Drivers in the Irving area pick up quarter of 2006. Irving-based Nexstar nominations for outstanding homebound frail elderly, sick, and meals at approximately 10 a.m. at the Broadcasting has named technology companies and disabled. Irving YMCA on 2200 W. Irving Effective Monday, April 24, Fluor Christopher Manson vice individuals. More details may be A Meals on Wheels volunteer Boulevard. Corporation’s global headquarters president of news. obtained at www.metroplextbc.org/ training class will be held on May 1 For additional information or to will officially be in Irving-Las techtitans. from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1660 register, call Betsy Cox, Director of Colinas. An official dedication of the May 5 is the deadline to submit Viceroy Drive, second floor, in Volunteers, at 214-689-2210. corporate campus is planned for nominations for the Dallas early summer. The new corporate Business Journal’s annual 40- SORE JOINTS - STIFF NECK - LEG PAIN headquarters at 6700 Las Colinas under-40 program to identify Boulevard, will house approximately young leaders who are already PINCHED NERVES - BACK PROBLEMS 200 executives and employees. making an impact on our economy Their main telephone number will and community. 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AIRPORT FRWY, SUITE 104, IRVING, TEXAS 75062 floors 4 – 7 of the building, plus the equipment, has been acquired by PH: 972-525-5050 - FAX: 972-570-7772 - www.irvingchiro.com penthouse on the 13th floor and the Page 4 April 27, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Stedman Graham to visit Winfree Academy New York Times best selling Oprah, is also very outspoken on have learning or family issues that those in its specialized programs, will innovative Charter Schools in Texas due author and educator, Stedman Graham, education issues) will speak to Winfree interfere with schoolwork. Winfree graduate with a state recognized to several unique and innovative is speaking at Winfree Academy students and will take questions from also has many free specialized programs diploma no different than any other programs that it hosts and a very Charter School in Irving during National the audience. A book signing will such as the Courage program, which public high school diploma. different approach to students’ Charter School week on May 5. follow. looks after the education and sobriety Winfree Academy has five schools education. His discussion will be based on Many of the students who attend of students who have previously throughout the DFW area in Irving, For more event information, his book Teens Can Make It Happen, Winfree arrive labeled as “at-risk” of suffered with drug or alcohol addiction. Richardson, Lewisville, Grapevine and contact John Chalkley at which describes nine steps to success dropping out of high school (a label Another recent Winfree innovation North Richland Hills. Founded over [email protected] or and supports student retention in that is now reaching epidemic allows teen mothers to bring their seven years ago in the back of an Irving during office hours at 972-869-3250. schools. Graham (whose life partner, proportions in our country). Many babies to school and to care for them church, Winfree has served over 13,000 For more information about Winfree while completing schoolwork. All students in grades 9 - 12 and is Academy, visit FCCLA Academy Students Win at State students who attend Winfree, including considered as one of the most www.winfreeacademy.com. IRVING ISD

MacArthur Team Advances to title. At last weekend’s UIL regional of Texas in Austin. State - The MacArthur High School competition, MacArthur retained its The team consists of Claire Literary Criticism Team will return to regional title and will move on to the Gutowski, Elizabeth Johnstone, Sarah Austin next month to defend its state state contest May 4-6 at the University Naomi Rutledge, and Lynn Trinh. MacArthur has another state qualifier in Emily Elizondo, who placed second Pre-K Informational Meetings May 11 in Ready Writing. Also, Crysta Sulaiman won fifth place in the News Informational meetings on table below. Registration will take Writing category and will serve as a place at the MacArthur High School prekindergarten for the 2006-2007 state alternate. school year will be held at the three cafeteria. IISD early childhood schools To register, students must be Teacher Job Fair Scheduled for (Clifton, Kinkeade and Pierce) on 4 years old on or before September May 11 at 5:30 p.m. 1, 2006, and meet income, language May 6 - Irving ISD will hold a Teacher These meetings are for parents and/or homeless requirements. Job Fair from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to obtain information regarding the Documents such as current May 6 at The Academy of IISD. upcoming school year. Please note immunization records, social Applicants should bring copies of their that no student registration will take security cards, birth certificates, résumé, current college transcripts, and place at these meetings. proof of residency, and proof of teaching certificate or college letter of Registration dates for the early income must be brought to the anticipated completion. Principals will be present to Four Academy of IISD students and Ashley Mendoza placed sixth in childhood schools are shown in the summer registration. conduct interviews for the 2006-2007 earned plaques and medals at the Community Service. In addition, school year. Representatives from Family, Career & Community Leaders Megan Howell and Autumn Field Date Time various alternative education programs of America (FCCLA) state conference earned silver certificates in Leadership for Kinkeade Elementary at MacArthur Cafeteria also will be present. No pre-registration April 6-8 in Fort Worth. Enhancement Opportunities. A total of For more information, contact Kinkeade at 972-273-6500 is required. Applicants may submit an 18 Academy students attended the July 31, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. electronic job application at Lindsie Gillespie and Ankita conference. FCCLA sponsors at the August 1, 2006 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. www.irvingisd.net/ Krishnan placed second in Applied Academy are Susan Lambert and August 2, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. job_application.htm on the IISD Technology, while Sumana Lakireddy Michelle Hornbuckle. for Clifton Elementary at MacArthur Cafeteria website. For more information, contact Clifton at 972-261-2800 August 3, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Blood Drive Set at UBCL - Union August 7, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bower has scheduled a Cinco de Mayo blood drive from 2 - 5 p.m. May 5 at The DFW August 8, 2006 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. the school. The drive is being for Pierce Elementary at MacArthur Cafeteria coordinated with Carter BloodCare. Humane Society For more information, contact Pierce at 972-554-3700 For more information, contact UBCL August 9, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. nurse Kyra Manry at 972-273-6180. August 10, 2006 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. August 11, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Student Participates in TI Animals Presently Residing Academic Challenge - Sa Huynh, a technology studies senior at The Academy of IISD, was among eight Homer Neptune Vietnamese students from the Metroplex to participate April 8 in an Breed Breed academic challenge sponsored by Texas DLH Basset Mix Instruments (TI). Sex Sex Male / Neutered Male / Neutered The event, held at the TI campus Weight Weight in North Dallas, featured problem- About 40 lbs. About 9 lbs. solving questions in areas such as Age Comments: Age speech, math and general knowledge. 3-4 Years Homer is a sweet About 1 year Comments: Cash prizes were available for winning Neptune is very Color and he would like Color students. Sa won a total of $400 in the sweet. She would Black a home where he B & W areas of analytical math and general Reason for like a home Reason for can be the only knowledge. Surrender: pet. He is a loving Surrender where she is the Recently dog and likes to Didn’t want to only cat to run Abandoned play. scoop litter box around and play. Barton to Present Pippi - Pippi Longstocking, a children’s play by The DFW Humane Society Robert Rain, will be presented May 11-12 at Barton Elementary School. 1611 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75061 The story of the freckled girl in pigtails was made popular in children’s stories 972-253-3333 by Astrid Lindgren. The May 11 performance will take place at 7 p.m., while the May 12 performance will be held at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Refreshments and souvenirs will be available for purchase at the May 11 performance only. Barton fifth grade student Devon Driver is cast in the lead role of Pippi. For more information, contact Barton at 972-313-4100.

Thomas Haley PTA Garage Sale Stemmons foundation pledges $100,000 annual matching funds Scheduled - The Thomas Haley grant for each of the next five years. Elementary School PTA will hold a “We are raising funds to build a new shelter; named Corky’s Cottage. fund-raising garage sale from 8 a.m.-2 Corky’s Cottage is going to be about 10,000 square foot facility. We bought p.m. April 29 at the school parking lot. 2.2 acres adjacent to our current facility. We have done all of the architectural Those interested in donating their renderings, everything is done for the new facility; now comes the hard gently used items for the sale may do part, raising the $2.4 million that we need to get it up and running,” so from 3-6 p.m. April 28 at the school. Darryn Pope, the D/FW Humane Society board president. Also, space to sell items at the garage Every dollar you send is worth two dollars with the grant. sale is available for $10. For more information, contact Danny Ward at 972-261-2500. The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 April 27, 2006 Page 5 CARROLLTON - FARMERS BRANCH ISD 20 Years of Excellence - The Charles M. Blalack university. The winning short stories will be difference in the lives of students. Deadline: May of the judging panel. This is the highest rating Middle School community celebrated 20 years of published in Texas Monthly. 1. possible and stands for a superior performance. educational excellence. Joining in the celebration Entries must be postmarked by June 2, 2006. The concert band competed in the Metrofest were the Blalack family, former students, staff, Individuals can pick up applications at Central Girls’ Softball Teams are Play-off Bound - Music Festival at Creekview High School. They families and many more. Market, 320 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075. District 10-5A ended its regular season of softball earned straight 1st Division ratings from all of The school is creating a Blalack Memorial play over the weekend with R. L. Turner and the judges. Wall as an extension of its birthday celebration. Creekview Mane Event Seeking Senior Newman Smith tied for second place and Sponsored by the student council, the Wall of Shout-Outs - Mane Event, Creekview’s school advancing to the play-offs. Newman Smith Debate Nationals Bound - Fame will include bricks and will be installed in a newspaper, is publishing its annual senior issue Newman Smith will play Dallas W. T. White The Newman Smith Debate Team was special location in the school. in May. This issue will focus mainly on the senior Thurs., Apr. 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Newman Smith outstanding at the NFL Longhorn District Student For more information about the Wall of Fame, class of 2006 and for the first time, parents will High School. W. T. White will be the home team Congress competition. contact Jane Anne Eason at 972-968-3500 or be able to place Senior Shout-Outs to congratulate and Newman Smith will be the visiting team even Smith took three out of five spots to the [email protected]. their son or daughter on their high school though they are playing at Newman Smith. National Tournament and took three of the accomplishments. The deadline is May 5. Ticket prices will be $3.00 for adults and $2.00 alternate spots as well. Short Story Contest for Secondary Students; for students. The District 10-5A pass will be Preston McGlothlin qualified out of the Outstanding Prizes - H-E-B/Central Market is Awards for Teachers Making a Difference - accepted for admittance to the game. Employee Student Senate and Lauren Brown is the First sponsoring “Read Write Connect,” a short story Want to recognize a special teacher? The Butler- activity cards will not be accepted. Alternate to Nationals. contest for high school and middle school students Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards Program R. L. Turner will play Dallas Molina at Irving Kelly Laustsen and Anim Haroon qualified with some fabulous prizes. The winner will receive presents three to five $5,000 cash stipends to MacArthur High School, 3700 MacArthur Blvd., out of the House and Bonnie Whetstone and Bijal a four-year tuition-paid scholarship to a Texas schoolteachers who have made a positive Irving 75062, at 7:00 p.m., Fri., Apr. 28. Tickets Mehta are First Alternates. are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. 10- Julie Leary also placed second in the Novice 5A passes will be accepted. Employee activity House. TexasFest’s success stems cards will not be accepted. The NFL Nationals will be held at Grapevine High School in June. Creekview Teacher Wins Award -Suzanne The Newman Smith Debate team competed from community involvement Reese was selected as one of the 10 winners of in the UIL Region Tournament at Baylor the Mavs/The UPS Store Teacher Recognition University. The team advanced two students to Continued from page 1 Program from over 3,000 entries. The Student the UIL State Championship to be in Austin on sion here in Irving definitely win our ‘home- by headline entertainer Vince Vance’s trade- Council officers nominated Reese. Creekview May 4th. town hero’ award for donating the marked big hair. The band leader also is High School and Reese will each receive $1,000. Individual results are as follows: MasterCard.” Tingle and a group of volun- known for his Christmas hit, “All I Want for Reese was honored at a Mavericks game by Mark Anim Haroon: First place Lincoln Douglas Debate, teers worked to sell 300 tickets at $100 each Christmas Is You.” Cuban. Finalist Informative Speaking to win the card. All proceeds from the chance Irving Healthcare Foundation is a pub- Bijal Mehta: Second Place Persuasive Speaking ticket sales benefited the Irving Interfaith lic charity that helps fund vital healthcare Polk Band Receives Awards - The sixth grade Bonnie Whetstone: Finalist Informative Speaking. Clinic, which provides affordable primary care programs in Irving and western Dallas County. band competed in the Sandy Lake Music Festival ***This is the second time in three years that for needy Irving citizens. Staffed by volun- Gifts to the foundation benefit nonprofit and earned straight 1st Division ratings from all Anim has been a region champion. teer physicians, the clinic is open on Thurs- agencies. Baylor Medical Center at Irving is day evenings and one Saturday each month the foundation’s primary beneficiary. Baylor at its location across from Irving High School. Irving is the city’s only nonprofit hospital. It We pay attention to the smallest details. Pat Robbins from Citigroup was on hand to provides comprehensive diagnostic and treat- draw tickets and announce the winners, and ment services for the 350,000 people who live spoke about her company’s pleasure in sup- and work in communities throughout west- porting the clinic’s efforts to help ern Dallas County, including Irving, Coppell, underserved individuals in Irving. and Grand Prairie. Although affiliated with Big items up for audible bidding were a Dallas’ Baylor Health Care System under a four-course “Dinner with the Docs;” travel lease agreement, neither Baylor nor its foun- and hotel packages to Bermuda, San Jose, dation provides philanthropic support for the Washington D.C., Boston and New Mexico; Irving hospital. and two pieces of beautiful jewelry donated Other beneficiaries include Our by Irving’s Gold N Carats and Van Peterson Children’s House at Irving, a therapy and Fine Jewelers. Once the final gavel fell, au- childcare facility for children with special dible auction items brought in $33,850 for medical needs, and the Irving Interfaith the foundation. Clinic. While Vince Vance and the Valiants be- All contributions made to the Irving gan their featured show in the ballroom, vigi- Healthcare Foundation are used locally to lant bidders were guarding their treasures as improve the health of the people of Irving the final minutes of a 330-item silent auction and surrounding communities. More infor- drew to a close. The silent auction added mation about the foundation and the non- $30,000 to the event’s proceeds. profit agencies for which it raises funds is This year’s TexasFest theme was inspired available at www.irvinghealthcare.org.

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The event brings representation of minority based demographic to reach, but we did people to our center who haven’t businesses. The expo is really all have seven gentlemen consent to been here before. It goes beyond about the clientele and the have their blood taken. Minority A day for roses and remembrance just the seniors. We opened the vendors. That is their day to meet men suffer more from prostate event to the public for free. So each other. issues, so we really wanted those everyone had an opportunity to “We had more health men to come and take advantage of come. screenings than we did last year. a free test. “We try to promote health and We had a company, Stroke Scan, “On a scale from one to ten, I wellness on a three pronged that did cardiovascular screening. would say the event was probably approach: financial health, physical Baylor conducted blood pressure a seven or eight. There is always health and spiritual health. We tried and osteoporosis tests. Methodist room for improvement,” Mr. to have vendors who provided all Health System provided prostate Alexander said. Ladies in red and purple celebrate club’s begining The Foxy Frisky Jewels, chapter 8634 of the Red Hat Society, celebrated Founder’s Day in the Omni Mandalay Hotel last Sunday. “April 25, 1998 was the first day that the girls gathered and went out to tea. That was the beginning of the Red Hat Society,” Mitty Mohon, Queen Mother, said. “Whenever that date comes along, we have a celebration. A lot of our girls work, so we always have our celebration on a Sunday. Sharing their lives together, family and friends help M.D. Bennett “Today we are having a stage a surprise birthday party for his wife, Betty, on her 80th luncheon, a fashion show by birthday. The two have been married for 58 years. Coldwater Creek and a talent show put on by several of the ladies. This Brought together in joy, Queen Mothers from four Red Hat chapters is the biggest event we present celebrate Founder’s Day together. Bettie Smith of the Jetsetters, Mitty The Irving Noon - Day Lions every year. Mohon of the Foxy Frisky Jewels, Lura Easter of the Remmington “Our chapter has 84 members Dames and Eulalia Maly of the Dames of Nottingham enjoy the Present and has been in the making since afternoon. Oct. 22, 2002. All of these ladies get Society has opened up a whole new much fun now if not more than we together and have a good time. We life for me. I didn’t know that being had when we were young. So many Lion’s Roar have a bond and that is what this is old I could still enjoy life and have ladies are alone. This keeps our kids all about. so much fun. It doesn’t matter happy, because we are not always “This society gives these about someone’s age. None of us in their hair,” Ms. Mohon said. “Variety Show” ladies so much. The Red Hats is old. 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Irving Heights Dr. 972-438-1431 email: [email protected] Irving, Texas 75061 The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 April 27, 2006 Page 7 Letter To The Editor Love is the Greatest Healer Dear Editor: that would equal what they gave I’ve been a resident of Irving to my son-in-law and grandson. for 22 years. I’ve watched this city Their love and compassion tells me grow. A lot of good friends and all the good folk in Irving aren’t neighbors moved away and a lot of gone. strangers moved in. I hear people I hope you will print this in say all the good folk are moving your paper. Not only for the recog- Over 100 Items away. nition of Bill and Julie, but also for Daily On Buffet Well we still have good people the folks of Irving. There are still in Irving. My son-in-law and grand- good people in our community, PARTY son also live here. My son-in-law people who care. has been diagnosed with terminal As an experienced caregiver, I ROOM cancer and hasn’t been able to work can tell you love is the greatest Reservations for over a year. He rents a home from healer of all and Bill and Julie have Up To Bill and Julie Harrington, also resi- showed it to their neighbor who 50 People All You Can Eat dents of Irving. happens to be my grandson and Raw Oysters & Crab Legs He has not been able to pay son-in-law. Fri & Sat Night rent because he cannot work. Bill Panda Cafe $8.99 and Julie have allowed him and my Thank you Bill and Julie. 2535 W. Airport Frwy grandson to remain in the house, Sincerely from Memaw. without a thought of evicting them. Irving, TX 75062 The Letters to the Editor For this, I believe they are heroes. section is devoted to giving the people Tel: (972) 258-8338 They have given my son-in-law of Irving a voice. The Irving Rambler Fax: (972) 252-6545 and grandson more than just free needs your input, letters, comments Se Habla Espanol~ rent, they have given them time. – good as well as bad, and opinions. With cancer you need all the This section can only be successful with your support. strength you have both mentally If you would like to see your ideas Business Hours and physically to fight. in print, please email them to LUNCH DINNER Without the worry of rent, my [email protected] or mail son-in-law has more strength to them to: Mon-Thurs 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $5.99 Mon-Thur 5:00-9:30 p.m. $7.99 fight a little longer, which gives him The Irving Rambler Re: Letters to the Editor Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $7.99 Fri-Sat 4:30-9:30 p.m. $8.99 more time to be with his son. There’s P.O. Box 177731 nothing I can give to Bill and Julie Irving, Texas 75017 HorselessHorseless CarriagesCarriages Restrictor Plate Racing Is Two-Edged Sword Q: When will NASCAR finally see the continue to allow these drivers to run using the restrictor plate, the driver is him. I’m not condoning Gordon’s 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or light and remove the restrictor plates so close at 200-mph for “safety’s in more danger. If you remove the actions, mind you; I’m just looking at send an e-mail to from the cars at Talladega. I don’t feel sake.” It’s not right, and we’re going to restrictor plate, the cars will probably the incident from his viewpoint. [email protected]. it’s in the best interest of racing to see drivers hurt real bad or killed one run 225-mph laps easily and pose a Bottom line here is I feel both (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. day. — Calvin, South Carolina danger of ending up 35 rows high in a Kenseth and Gordon, along with the A: Calvin, you bring up a “Catch-22” packed grandstand. likes of Mark Martin, are the three top Write to Greg Zyla in care of King with your statement regarding “for drivers in NASCAR when it comes to Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box safety’s sake.” While restrictor-plate Q: I can’t believe Jeff Gordon was not keeping their cool and acting as 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- racing has made it more dangerous for fined any owner or driver points after straight-up champion-quality 6475, or send an e-mail to the drivers, the opposite is true for the nearly knocking Matt Kenseth to the NASCAR race drivers. [email protected]. fans. ground following the Bristol race. They Write to Greg Zyla in care of King (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. Restrictor-plate racing was re- gave him a $10,000 fine, and that was Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box instituted by NASCAR following it other than probation until August. Bobby Allison’s Talladega crash in Talk about NASCAR showing 1987, when his Buick Regal nearly went favorites! What would you have done? into the crowd after blowing an engine — Abby M., Florida on the front straight and crashing hard into the catch fence. NASCAR A: Abby, you’re not going to like my immediately slowed the cars down via answer, but I would have done the exact the restrictor plate, which it had used same thing NASCAR did, for several in the ’70s as a “horsepower equalizer” reasons. between different engine makes. First, after the race, Gordon did NASCAR also built stronger catch not go after Kenseth. Kenseth came fences at all its tracks, reducing the over to Gordon’s car, and was thus possibility of a major tragedy. pushed out of the way by a driver who As you say, one day something just went from third place to 21st due bad will happen to a driver or drivers, to Kenseth’s bump and spin move. I and NASCAR will re-examine its car- feel Gordon already “paid” his dues in slowing rules for spectator safety. I just point deductions, as the difference from Engine restrictor plates keep the pack tight at Talladega Superspeedway don’t have the answer, but hopefully, a third place to a 21st place is 65 during the 2004 EA Sports 500, won by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) (Worth in the future, new rules will slow the points. Canoy/NASCAR photo) cars without a carburetor “governor” Now, had Gordon got out of his and relegate the restrictor plate to the car, tracked Kenseth down and then garbage can. This way, cars will be able pushed him, I would have levied a fine to “break away” for an overall safer in points also, but that’s just not how FREE race. it happened. Gordon had just gotten LADIES CAR CARE CLINIC In ending, I again emphasize it is a out of his car, and before he could even “double-edged sword” problem with get his helmet off, there was the no immediate solution. If we continue instigator of the whole mess coming at

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EARL PATRICK husband’s Army career. She retired neral Home. Interment followed at D/ Earl Patrick, of Irving, passed from Copperas Cove ISD as a librarian FW National Cemetery in Dallas. The Irving Rambler? away April 20, 2006. after 20 years of service in 1980. She Chaplain Ralph Smith officiating. He was born November 28, 1908 received the Citizen of the Year Award Find out what is happening in your com- in Coldspring, TX. Survivors include in Copperas Cove in 1980. She was an MILDRED LOUISE DEVORE his son Lewis Patrick and wife Nita; active member of the Order of Eastern Mildred munity. The people, places and events brother Robert Patrick of Fresno, CA; Star Copperas Cove Chapter #1070. Louise Devore, of sister Peggy Shultz of Cuero, TX; She had been in active with OES for Lewisville, that are important to you can be found grandson Dr. Steve Patrick of Hous- over 53 years and was a Past Worthy passed away in every issue of The Irving Rambler. ton; granddaughters Cheryl Jennings Matron. Mrs. Hooten was a longtime April 22, 2006. and husband Tex of Irving and Donna member of Grace Methodist Church in She was Schools, police reports, obituaries and Kercher and husband Chuck of Copperas Cove and a present member born Sep. 6, 1916 Mansfield; and 7 great grandchildren. of First United Methodist Church of in Lucion, MS. celebrations are brought to you be writ- Funeral services were held April Menard. She was a mem- 22 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. In- She is survived by her loving hus- ber of S. MacArthur Church of Christ. ers and editors who live and have roots terment followed at Oak Grove Me- band of 62 years: Bill Hooten of Preceded in death by her husband morial Gardens. Menard, TX; three sons and daughter- John David Devore, she is survived by in Irving. in-laws: Bill Hooten, Jr. and wife, Patti her son Jerry David Devore and wife MARY KATHRYN HOOTEN of Irving; Rex Hooten and wife, Dorleen Regina of Coppell; 3 grandchildren; 4 Mary Kathryn Hooten, 90, passed of Kempner, TX, and Max Hooten and great grandchildren; and 5 nieces and Look for one of our away on April 19, 2006 in Menard, wife, Barbara of Menard, TX, 9 grand- nephews. TX. children, 3 great grandchildren, one A graveside service was held April She was born on February 21, sister: Florence Darnell and one 25 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens 50 new distribution boxes 1916 in Clarksville, AR. to Mattie and brother: George Park both of Arkan- with Tim Lewis officiating. Eugene Park. Mrs. Hooten was an edu- sas. or subscribe to cator by profession serving in various The family received friends for JERRY JOHNSON locations while following her visitation on April 25 at Calvary Fu- Jerry Johnson, of Irving, passed away April 21, 2006. The Irving Rambler. He was born Dec. 28, 1949 in Corsicana, TX. Survivors include his mother Dorothy Mae Johnson of Irv- Subscribe to The Irving Rambler ContinuingContinuing TheThe TraditionTradition ing; daughter Patricia Cummings of Eustace; brother Rocky Johnson and “The paper Irving reads.” “The Right Choice for Over 50 Years.” wife Tami of Euless; sisters Shirley Tucker and husband Earl of Irving, and Have The Irving Rambler delivered to your house; don’t Linda Shesler of Irving; and 4 grand- children. miss another issue of your favorite newspaper. Remain in- Church & Chapel A graveside service was held April formed about the people and events of Irving. The Irving Services 24 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Rambler will remain available in select areas around Irving free of charge. Local, Out of Town BUSTER B. HARRISON, SR. Services Buster B. Harrison Sr., age 69, a resident of Irving for more than 60 12 MONTHS $25 & Burials years, died April 19, 2006 at home. Name: Memorials Born Feb. 12, 1937 in Dallas to Robert Lee and Effie Mae Lawson Cremation Harrison, he married Melinda Address: Stapleton on June 2, 1978 in Durant, Memories Flowers OK. Buster was the owner of Yellow Rose Adhesives and B. B. Harrison City: State: Zip: Construction in Irving. He retired in 972-254-4242 October 2005. Phone: Signature: [email protected] Preceded in death by his parents, Ben F. and brothers and sisters, Marvin Harrison, Otis Harrison, Fred E-mail Address: BROWN’S MEMORIAL Harrison, Alice Guthrie, Flora Lowe, Mabel Miller and Juanita Milner. Sur- The Irving Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017 FUNERAL HOME vivors include his wife, Linda; sons, Brown Family Owned and Operated. Bill Harrison, Jr., and Aaron Robinson The Irving Rambler 214-675-6493 April 27, 2006 Page 9 Mungles - It’s no secret there is a mole. Look at all the holes! So Pete “MacGyver” Garrison must holes in the plot. There is the back up our Realistic phone and walk out pretending I was in the stay one step ahead of agent story between Garrison and transistor clips, we can now save secret service though. I think it is a on Movies Breckinridge (Sutherland), his one Breckinridge that is supposed to the world.” Add to that the guy thing. I watched everyone a time protégé now turned enemy explain the animosity but they never convenience of everything falling little closer and sped off in my By Matt Mungle and pursuer. Breckinridge is a facts give you enough facts to know in place just when it needs to and I brown SUV pretending it was black Title: The Sentinel man and all the facts point to what did actually happen. Some of start to roll my eyes more than I and I was off to camp David. Then Rated: PG-13 Garrison. The one person on Pete’s the side character scenes are want. I hit a pothole. Just like this movie The Sentinel. Some are calling side, in more ways than one, is the inserted almost as after thoughts. I am probably being a little too did. I give it 3 out of 5. Rated PG-13 it 24 for the big screen in reference First Lady (Kim Basinger). That’s You find yourself assuming who hard on this movie. I did enjoy it for for some intense action violence to Kiefer Sutherland and the whole Hollywood for you. Let’s see. these people are because it is not the most part. It had excitement and and a scene of sensuality, you Secret Service, Presidential Hillary Clinton, Nancy Reagan, totally clear. I was on the edge of my seat for should be safe with most family assassination thing. Having never Laura Bush. Yeah, Kim Basinger fits The other issue with this most of it. But it’s like the suspense members who are into this genre. seen one episode of 24, I know I perfectly. movie is the believability. Granted was there yet the writers weren’t With a look at The Sentinel, know, but I do have a life; I was This movie had amazing it is fiction and sometimes you want sure how to close the deal. I did I’m Matt Mungle able to go in and view this as just potential. Every now and then you to just enjoy the ride. And I really need a good secret service film. wanted to. I am aware that secret Matt is a member of the North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) and another crime drama thriller flick. I hosts the weekly syndicated Indie Rock Radio Show Spin 180. Plus with his did not have to think, “Why is Jack There is something cool about service agents have to be highly wife Cindy they do a weekly radio feature, The Mungles on Movies. For Bauer doing that?” It was just these protectors of the commander trained individuals. They are more additional reviews and interview clips visit www.mungleshow.com. another role. I think that helped. A in chief. They are all so clean and than just a bullet shield with legs. little. robotic. They wear black suits and But come on. Can one really do When a fellow agent is shot sunglasses and drive black cars everything this movie allows them with black tinted windows. The to on $50 worth of stuff from Radio and killed, Secret Service Special LADIES RESALE BOUTIQUE Agent Pete Garrison (Michael terminator could have been in the Shack? If that is the case, then I Douglas) is accused of being secret service. Plus it is an now know why Radio Shack exists. Spring & Summer Clothes involved in an attempt to interesting plot twist to have them It is a front to help all the special assassinate the President he is working from the inside. Not sure agents in their time of need. I can Arriving Daily sworn to protect. To prove his how true to life this was but it was see two agents on assignment Consignments accepted by appointment innocence he must now uncover interesting seeing their involvement thinking, “We need to find this guy the truth by finding the real mole in in the everyday lives of the First fast. We are in the middle of (972) 594 - 7722 the secret service. Never in 141 Family. nowhere with only a telephone pole 2700 N. O’Connor # 116 Irving, Texas Sadly it is obvious there is a and a paperclip. Good thing we years has there been a traitor in their Tues. - Fri. 10-6 Thur. 10-7 Sat. 10-5 ranks. But it seems that way now. mole involved because of all the stopped at Radio Shack and picked OBITUARIES and wife Deeanna, all of Irving; step- pia, WA; Patty Roberts of Collinsville, We will all miss the dignity and Plano where she served in the Ladies your gifts to the American Cancer So sons, Jimmy Dan Drake of Colorado, TX; brother Jack Warren of Irving and grace which she lived and her open Auxiliary and in the Cancer Support ciety. Bobby Don Cooper of Arkansas and sister Mary Roose of Irving; 7 grand- hearted embrace of all those fortunate Group. Dot had the capability to “feel” Rickie Wayne Robinson of Colorado; children and 5 great grandchildren. to know her. Funeral services were held the pain of others and tried to alleviate PAMELA BURTON sisters, Mamie Dell Richards of Denton Funeral services were at Brown’s April 25 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. it. During a family or friends’ crisis, Pamela Burton of Quinlan, TX and Effie Mae Woelkley of Dallas; Memorial Chapel April 28 with inter- Interment followed at Greenwood Dot comforts them either in person or passed away April 24, 2006, she was grandchildren, Leslie Harrison, Nathan ment in DFW National Cemetery. Cemetery, Dallas. via E-mail. Their pain was relieved by born July 31, 1956 in Topeka, KS. Harrison, Brandon Robinson, Reilly levity, the telling of amusing anecdotes Pamela grew up in Irving. A 1975 Robinson, Lisa Kendall and Robert and/or by her great cooking. In caring graduate of Irving High School, she was THELMA LINSKIE NITA “MIMI” KUTCH Alan Cooper. Nita “Mimi” Kutch, age 68, a resi- for the well-being of family, she would 1st chair saxophone in the band. Thelma Visitation was Friday at the fu- dent of Irving since 1974, died April selflessly drive them to their doctor Mrs. Burton is survived by her Linskie died neral home. Service was April 22 at 21, 2006 at home. appointments. During long illnesses, husband Robert Burton of Quinlan; peacefully on Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home She was born August 24, 1937 in she would stay by their bedsides for mother Laurel Farmer of Irving; son April 21, 2006 Chapel. Rev. Tim Kerrick officiating. Pecos, TX to Voyd William and Edna weeks at a time providing emotional and daughter-in-law Christopher & after a long ill- Interment followed at Oak Grove Me- Mae Walters Alcorn. Preceded in death comfort, giving medications and read- Michelle Drennan of Lafayette, IN; ness. morial Gardens in Irving. by her husband, David Kutch; her par- ing books aloud. brother and sister-in-law Paul T. and Thelma ents; and brother, Terry Alcorn, she is Dot is survived by Rodger, her was devoted to Patricia Farmer of Quinlan, TX. survived by her daughter, Rita Kay husband for six wonderful years of ‘JACK’ KINSEY her family, Graveside services were April 28 ‘Jack’ Kinsey, of Irving, passed Andris and husband Andy; son, Terry Farmersville, a daughter, Gerdeep Kaur friends and community and her Real- at DFW National Cemetery. Arrange- away April 25, 2006. Eugene Kutch; sister, Rita Lou Alcorn; Badwal “Cat” and partner Mark Flores tor profession. In 1972, she joined ments were made by Brown’s Memo- He was born Feb. 27, 1924 in brothers, Mickey Alcorn and Jimmy of McKinney, of sisters Irene Fanning Artha Garza Real Estate where she was rial Funeral Home. Kaufman, TX. He is survived by his Alcorn; four grandchildren; and three of Evergreen and Charlene Fanning of top producer for many years. In 1974, wife, Georgie Kinsey of Irving; chil- great grandchildren. Yuma, CO, of a brother, Ralph Fan- she was Charter member of both the JOE KENNETH HUCKABAY dren Alan Kinsey of Irving, Bobby ning of Yuma, CO, in-laws; Jim and Irving Board of Realtors and Irving Joe Kenneth Huckabay, 80, Kinsey of Allen, David Kinsey of Irv- DOROTHY LOU “DOT” PITT Shirley Weaver of TX., Jimmy WCR. She served 10 years as a Direc- passed away on April 24, 2006 at ing, and Carol Kinsey Cash of Irving, 8 LEHMKUHL Lehmkuhl and partner Tom Fuller, tor of The Irving Board of Realtors. Hearthstone Nursing Home in Irving. grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dor- Daniel and Donna Watkins of Atlanta, She was on the governing board of Irv- He was born on Sep. 22, 1925 in Visitation was at Brown’s Memorial othy Lou “Dot” Robert Lehmkuhl, Ronnie and Joannie ing WCR for many years and became Slayton, TX. Joe had been a resident Funeral Home on April 27. Funeral ser- Pitt was born on Sparks, Linda Lehmkuhl of Statesboro, the President in 1988. In 1982, Thelma of Irving since 1946, was a member of vices were April 28 at Faith Church of March 1, 1958 in GA, Chief Timothy and Connie joined her son, Dean H. Faas and his First Baptist Church, Irving Masonic the Nazarene, Irving. Entombment fol- Detroit, Michi- Lehmkuhl of Virginia Beach, VA. partner in the Jim Richardson and As- Lodge #1218 A.F. & A.M., and Scot- lowed at Oak Grove Memorial Gar- gan. Dot’s family would like to ex- sociates later to become Richardson tish Rite Bodies Valley of Dallas. He dens. She press their gratitude for the loving care Group. In June 1993, the group merged retired from Electrocom in 1987 where went with angels she received from the staff at Parkland with Uptown Realtors. Thelma has one he had been a precision machinist. to meet her per- Cancer Center, Dallas. JOE WHITAKER WARREN of the three named annual awards in He is survived by his wife, Dovie Joe Whitaker Warren born March sonal Jesus early Tuesday morning on Dorothy Lehmkuhl had a “big her honor. Since 1992, the membership Huckabay, son, Justin Huckabay, 18, 1924 in Dallas. Passed away April April 18, 2006 in Irving. Dot was pre- heart”, a courageous spirit, bountiful recruitment and retention award has daughter, Kathy Jo Brown and hus- 25, 2006 in Irving. ceded by her son, James Michael energy, entertaining charisma, devotion carried her name. In 1995, she achieved band, Doug; 6 grandchildren, 17 great He was US Air Force veteran. He Geihsler (1987) and parents Ida to family and friends and one of God’s Realtor Of The Year. grandchildren, and three brothers, was a member of the First Baptist Pabdock Fisher (2001) and William Pitt children. (And did I mention a great Proceeded in death by her sweet- Dewey Huckabay of Euless, TX, Church of Irving, the Swinging Squares (1991) of CO. cook!) heart, Caryle B. Linslie on Jan. 1, 2006 Charles Huckabay of Irving, and Jim Square Dance Club, and the North Her family was shocked when Dot We miss you Dot. and her son, Dean H. Faas in May Huckabay of Bernie, TX. Texas Travel Trailer Club. lost her battle against cervical cancer. Dot’s ashes will be spread over 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Visitation was held on Wednes- Survived by his wife Diana War- With help Dot received from the the grave sites of her son’s James Judy M. Whitlow and son, Danny L. day evening First Baptist Church ren; children David Warren of Parkland Cancer Center radiation treat- Geihsler in CO and her mother- in- Faas, six grandchildren and 11 great- Chapel. Funeral services were held Greenville, TX; Tim Warren of Chan- ments, she was living comfortably with law’s Betty Lehmkuhl in GA. An- grand children. April 27 at First Baptist Church dler AZ; Carolan VanJepond of Olym- her husband, Rodger and her two grand- nouncement of the interment’s time and Sanctuary. Masonic services were held children, Michael (4) and David (2) location will be forthcoming. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Rev. Flores. Taking care of the three “boys” In Dot’s memory, please donate John Durham officiating. was the love of her life. After completing high school in Long Island City, NY, Dorothy’s fam- ily moved to Evergreen, CO. 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The city has not Dallas Cowboys leave? What is the Brimer Bill and to date spent any of its general fund The City of Irving has joined with what does it have to do with this tax dollars on the stadium. The the University of Dallas and Southwest election? payment of taxes would be from users Premier Properties, property owners This election is allowed under a of Texas Stadium and not Irving around Texas Stadium, to study In addition to voting on Proposition 1 and 2, voters will elect for city state law known as the Brimer Bill property owners. redevelopment options for the 400- council Place 4 either Loren Byers or Lewis Patrick, and for Place 6 (Chapter 334 Texas Local Government Have the City of Irving and acre area. Future development either John Mallon or Richard Stopfer. Code), passed by the state legislature Texas Stadium Corporation opportunities may include a convention A special election has been called the Dallas Cowboys organization, in 1997 and authored by Rep. Kim discussed maintenance and possible center, civic center, a hotel, apartments, by the Irving City Council to allow signed a letter of intent that outlines Brimer, R-Arlington. The bill requires future uses of the football stadium? shops and waterfront retail voters decide whether to impose taxes maintenance and future use of Texas a local election to approve tax money The City of Irving and Texas development, recreational facilities and and fees on Texas Stadium fans and Stadium. Under the agreement, Texas being used to finance venues such as Stadium Corporation have entered into park space. players. The special election is set for Stadium Corp. agreed to acknowledge sports stadiums, convention centers a definitive Letter of Intent in regard to Early voting hours May 13, with early voting beginning that the city has lawful taxing powers, and other public facilities. maintenance and future use of Texas May 1-6 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1. and the city agreed not to use the Have any other cities approved Stadium, effective January 16, 2006. May 7 – 1 to 6 p.m. There are two propositions on stadium for competing sports events. these types of taxes and fees? Under that agreement, both parties May 8-9 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the ballot: In return, Texas Stadium Corp. agreed The City of Arlington, the future agreed to standards regarding general Proposition 1 – Would authorize to transfer ownership to the city of home of the Dallas Cowboys, maintenance of the facility, including Early voting locations the City Council to impose a ticket tax 5.3 acres of land east of the stadium. conducted the same type of election to painting of the stadium roof by this City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. of up to 10 percent, a parking tax of up They also agreed to vacate Texas authorize an increase in hotel/motel August. Texas Stadium Corporation has Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur to $3 per vehicle and a player fee of up Stadium at the end of its lease in taxes and the ability to impose ticket agreed not to oppose the city’s Blvd. to $5,000 per game for each January 2009, but will have the option and parking taxes once the new stadium attempts to raise revenues, as permitted Barbara Bush Middle School, 505 professional football team member, of extending its contract for up to two is operational. by law. Both parties will also mutually Cowboys Parkway including visiting teams. Revenue years. Texas Stadium Corp. also will How much money does Irving agree on how to address rights to sell raised by the taxes and fees would be paint the stadium roof by August. expect to generate from these taxes or auction personal property and Election Day voting used to develop the stadium land during Why is an election being held? and fees? general intangibles associated with May 13 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the next three years, but would also The Irving City Council called a Preliminary projections indicate Texas Stadium, and revenues derived For additional information such enhance the site subsequent to the special election for voters to decide that up to $30 million could be from such sales. Texas Stadium Corp. as exact ballot language or Election Day Dallas Cowboys’ move to Arlington. whether to impose taxes and fees on generated over the three remaining will transfer ownership of 5.3 acres of polling places, visit Proposition 2 – Would authorize Texas Stadium fans and players. years that the Dallas Cowboys will land east of Texas Stadium to the City www.ci.irving.tx.us/elected_officials/ the City Council to pursue What will happen if Irving play at Texas Stadium. of Irving. The city will not compete elections. redevelopment options for the site voters approve the taxes and fees? after the Dallas Cowboys relocate to If approved by voters, the Irving Arlington. The City of Irving, City Council would have the option of University of Dallas and Southwest imposing a ticket tax of up to 10 percent; Premier Properties, owners of a parking tax of up to $3 per vehicle; property around Texas Stadium, are and a player fee of up to $5,000 per studying redevelopment issues for the game for each football team member, 400-acre area. Future options may including visiting teams. These taxes include a convention center, civic and fees would address only events at center, a hotel, apartments, shops and Texas Stadium. Ticket fees would not waterfront retail development, be accessed for remote parking (i.e., recreational facilities and park space. Byron Nelson golf tournament). In January, the city and Texas When would the taxes and fees Considering all sides of a question, city council members listen to information from a resident. Stadium Corp., the leasing entity for become effective if they are approved

RE-ELECT RICK Re-elect LEWIS PATRICK STOPFER CITY COUNCIL - PLACE 4 Experience you need, Integrity you desire Irving City Council “I bring long-term commitment to our city and its people and will continue to serve the citizens of Irving to the best of my ability.” Place 6 A proven and fair leader for ALL of Irving EXPERIENCE GOALS B.S. Civil Engineering, Given another term on the Please join me in my commitment Texas A&M University City Council, my experience will make a substantial con- to Irving’s continued progress State of Texas Registered tribution to our City’s future Communicating effectively with the citizens and Professional Engineer growth as we: ! businesses of Irving Captain of U.S. Army Corps Redevelop Texas stadium Developing strong neighborhoods of Engineers and the surrounding proper- ! ties Identifying and addressing transportation needs 10 yrs. Irving City Council ! Upgrade our code enforce- Continuing partnership between business and Recipient of the 2005 “Ser- ment ordinances and Master ! education vice to the People Award” Plan American Society of Civil Updating and implementing the Comprehensive Engineers, Texas Section Stay abreast of the Cypress- ! Waters development pro- Plan Board of Trustees, First posal adjacent to North United Methodist Church Irving ! Improving Irving’s tax base EARLY VOTING ELECTION DAY Early Voting May 1 – May 9 MAY 1 - MAY 9 MAY 13 Election Day Saturday, May 13 Pol. Adv. Paid for by Tex Jennings, Treasurer Lewis Patrick Campaign Political Ad. Paid for by Rick Stopfer Campaign David Cole Treasurer