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Ourlocal and busestotakethembacktheir passengers and chartered planes 3,000returning over the for rooms hotel 1,500 Carnivalbought port, into ahellishordeal. conditions turnedawintervacation food andalmostunbearablesanitary of supply adwindling where deck ship’s onthe sleep to forced were gers tions that at least some ofthe passen during oneofthesephoneconversa- unharmed. harsh, thepassengers werephysically built for the event in other cities cities other in the event for built splash intoLake Carolyn. flutter offa 30-foot ramp and then piloted byaparticipantthatwill will featureflyingmachines,each 6750 N.MacArthurBlvd.#255 6750 N.MacArthurBlvd.#250 2/28/13 Not availablefor After HoursClinic % As the ship prepared to make tomake As theshipprepared Stacey Smithtoldherdaughter Notable crafts that have been Notable crafts thathave been Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM TICKETS: Courtesy Photo See FLUGTAG, Page10 Lab &Radiology: Las Colinas: over on 972-745-1888 OB/GYN: any $1000 V interior IOLINIST paint 50¢ job - Page 2 February 16, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Gateway Planning to present plans for Heritage Crossing to Council By Amanda Casanova inside and outside the city who are The consultant hired to help the embraced by the neighborhoods.” City redevelop Heritage Crossing will The company has helped to make a presentation to the public on overturn downtown areas in McKin- Feb. 28. ney, Roanoke and Duncanville. Most recently, the Irving City In McKinney, Gateway Plan- Council approved the sale of about ning helped develop a revitalized 20 acres of residential land in the downtown area with transit-oriented Heritage Crossing area in hopes that plans, new businesses and better contractors purchasing the land will parking. In 2010, McKinney was spur development in the downtown named by Yahoo! Real Estate as the district and give life to a long dormant fifth best place to live in America plan to jumpstart Heritage Crossing. largely because of its “gem of a down- The consultant, Gateway Plan- town,” the article read. ning, will make recommendations Some Irving citizens have said to the City after spending about 60 they are worried about another plan days gathering public input and re- to revive Heritage Crossing. The City Almost 100 years after the original Valentine’s Day Tea, residents still gather in C. P. Schulze’ home to celebrate the event. searching the area. The City Council of Irving has seen hopeful plans for / Photos by John Starkey will then hire a developer to oversee the area in the past. any approved projects. Scott Polikov, In 2008, developer Delbert company’s president, has said he McDougal released plans to gut hopes Gateway Planning will be hired Heritage Crossing and revamp it Irving tradition of Valentine Tea continues for the work. with new offices, parking garages and By Jess Paniszczyn “Heritage Crossing offers as apartments. The plan never gained The 101 year old Heritage House much potential for a vibrant urban support from the public and last year, was the scene of the annual Valentine neighborhood as any location you’ve the City cut ties with the developer. Tea hosted by the Irving Heritage seen in the Metroplex,” Polikov said Gateway Planning will make its Society on Feb. 10. at a meeting in January. “We hope presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 Co-chairs Marsha Dickens and to attract quality developers both at City Hall. Carol Susat had the tea table el- egantly decorated with rose petals Irving Cares increasing security and polished silver. As guests viewed the treasures throughout the house, By Amanda Casanova eligible use of the funds, according a tasty selection of tea sandwiches Irving Cares, a nonprofit agency, to City staff documentation. and sweets from menus of yesteryear will ramp up security at the facility Irving Cares provides financial were available. temporarily after a fatal stabbing oc- assistance for rent, mortgage, utili- “This is the 99th anniversary of curred on the property in December. ties, or prescriptions; an employment the Valentine Tea, which is a wonder- The Irving City Council unani- services program and transportation ful event,” said Dickens. “You get to mously voted on Feb. 7 to reprogram to medical appointments, but the experience this gorgeous old house. about $5,600 in Community Devel- bulk of its work is the food pantry. “The tea has special meaning to Sitting pretty, Eleanor Corry Bell pours punch for guests. opment Block Grants for increased In December, just three days me, because it is where my husband security at Irving Cares, 440 South after Christmas, an Irving man fatally and I met three years ago today. I tell Landers Caperton, with their version Both have provided leadership on Nursery Rd. stabbed his wife at the food bank. people to come here to meet their of “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” several major projects including the With the money, Irving Cares Roy Lee Gooden, 47, and his sweethearts. Heritage Society President Chris purchase of new rugs for the Heritage will contract with off-duty police wife, Sharon, came together to the “This event has been a blessing Wallace provided a recap of the many House, determining the nonprofit’s officers to provide 154 hours of ad- facility where Gooden became angry to me. My father passed away on ways that Janice Carroll and Patty by-laws, Heritage House 100th An- ditional security at the food bank. and started stabbing Sharon. A secu- Valentine’s Day five years ago. So that Landers Caperton have volunteered niversary, the annual Treasures and The off-duty rate to hire the officers rity guard detained Gooden, and he changed the meaning of Valentine’s extensively within the organization. Oddities Sale, and the rebuilding of is about $35 an hour. was booked into the Irving city jail on Day for me.” Currently Janice serves as Presi- Mary’s Playhouse. The temporary program is an a murder charge. Long time Irving Heritage Soci- dent-Elect and Patty is Second Vice Contains information provided ety member and tea volunteer, Mary President in charge of programs. by Irving Heritage Society. Higbie, shared some of her memories of past teas. “One of my fondest memories GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP is coming to a tea when Catherine INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED Shultz was standing at the door greet- AIRPORT FRWY (183) ing the guests,” Higbie said. PIONEER “That memory warms my heart. Catherine was a beautiful, gracious THUR 12

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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Rambler is Copyrighted 2013 www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER February 16, 2013 Page 3 Side by Side concert explores bullying through music By Alice Canham of 2012. For both men, the journey Each year the Irving Chorale began with the words. performs with children from the “Usually I’m writing for church,” Irving Honors Choir and the Irving said York, a professor of liturgy and Children’s Chorus in a series known theology at Baylor University’s Truett as the ‘Side-by-Side’ concerts. It takes Seminary. “And this was quite differ- a great deal of preparation, and all ent for me. three groups have been rehearsing “So I turned for help to my wife, vigorously for several weeks. Janna. She is a counselor in a Waco “The kids have really enjoyed grade school, and she helped me working on the pieces,” said Linda see how widespread bullying has Hoffmann, a music teacher at Stipes become. Elementary in Irving. Since 2006 she “Realizing the deep emotional Preparing for the upcoming concert, the Irving Chorale, Irving Honors Choir and Irving Children’s Chorus work together under the has led the ICC, an auditioned choir harm that can be done - that even direction of Harry Wooten. / Photo by Alice Canham of about 50 students in grades 3-5. young children may consider suicide “Some of the selections are challeng- – it was very painful for me to put “I have an understanding of It worked that way for the Direc- same. We all hurt the same, and we ing, but that’s what this is all about. those concepts and those words into how children sing,” said Schwoebel, tor of the Irving Children’s Chorus. all laugh the same.” This experience opens up a richer the mouths of children. the minister of music at Derbyshire “Just reading through the words For Irving Chorale Artistic Di- literature to our elementary students, “I’ve learned that bullying is not Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. – I’m an Asian child,” said Hoffmann. rector Harry Wooten and the Board and they get to perform with profes- benign – you don’t outgrow it. Kids He varies the pace in his compo- “Growing up, my family was very members whose discussions led to sional musicians.” who were bullied may act out in ways sition, alternating bright musical pas- different from everyone else, so a the creation of this commission, the This year’s performance on that impact them their whole life. sages that sound like nursery rhymes lot of this hits home – not because I hope remains that this piece will March 2 holds special meaning: “So I tried to find themes, us- alongside those that convey sorrow. was bullied, but just being different. show society how to move toward it marks the world premiere of a ing words like peace and pain, and “I worked to have the music I know what it’s like to not quite fit the goal of treating all persons with commissioned piece on the topic I brought in the concept of how communicate the emotion of the in, and have people comment about dignity and respect. of bullying. With sections subtitled teachers will have kids sit in a circle text,” he explained. “You don’t want a different appearance. One more thing – it will be a “Respect”, “Self-Identity”, “Empa- when there’s something important to a happy melody when you’re talking “It reminds me of how much musical joy. thy”, “Peace” and “Pain”, the work communicate. You have to make eye about a word like ‘pain’. people have changed from child- “Every year teachers and admin- delves into every aspect of bullying contact in that setting. “I actually had one of the sec- hood through adult, or maybe how istrators have really complimented in our society, and the emotional and “I deliberately left some of the retaries at my church make a com- they haven’t changed. You’ll always the quality that has come out of this psychological scars it leaves. tensions unresolved, almost like ment, just hearing the music for that have people who push other people collaboration,” Linda Hoffmann said. Librettist Terry York and com- homework for the audience after the particular section. She walked in and around. Who whisper behind each poser David Schwoebel began work- concert is over.” said, ‘this is dark.’ others’ backs. For more information on the Irving Chorale, Side-by-Side concerts and ‘Sit in ing on ‘Sit in a Circle – A Choral David Schwoebel hopes the mu- “My attempt is just to make the “At the end of the day we have a Circle – A Choral Response to Bullying’, Response to Bullying’ in the summer sic will also linger with the audience. words come to life.” to stop and remember, we’re all the please visit www.irvingchorale.org . Police officer honored with Community Builder Award

By Phil Cerroni If you read the news with any regularity, it is easy to be caught up in the scandals and escaped convicts that crouch on the front pages. No matter how compelling these stories may be, however, our fascination soon turns to dread. But all is not doom and gloom, for there are American heroes of the old breed living among us; although you’ll never read about them in the paper, and they are seldom talked about except around the dinner Recognizing a true community hero, District Deputy Grand Master, Larry Bryant, table and at select gatherings of the presents John Schingle with the Community Builder Award. / Courtesy photos Freemasons or Knights of Columbus. The Freemasons make it a point to honor these everyday heroes by $69* D.I.V.O.R.C.E presenting the Community Builder CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW Award annually since its institution Assistant Police Chief David Coulon; Larry Pachall; Police Chief Larry Boyd congratulate ● DWI / Suspended License ● Divorce / Annulment in 1991. The award honors those who, ● All Warrants ● Child Support / Paternity John Schingle (third from right) on receiving the Community Builder Award. ● ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification although they are not Freemasons, ● Restraining Order ● are shining examples of Masonic to Six Flags. Although a relatively plated medals, but it untiringly Occupational License ● Protective Order ● principles, striving far from the reach simple request to grant, it was finan- strives to make our community a Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● of the limelight to improve the lives cially impossible for the family to do better place in which to live. Domestic Violence of their neighbors. so. Because neither of the children Even if they don’t want the ac- Easy Payment Plans Juvenile Cases Open Saturdays One such man is thirty-year IPD was terminally ill, Make-A-Wish was colades, we seek out red-blooded and Sundays Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe Child Protective veteran, John Schingle, who on Feb. unable to provide them with tickets. bastions of American virtue like John 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy Services/CPS 1420 N. Cooper St., #112 9 received the Community Builder Undeterred, Schingle enlisted the Schingle in order to give them the #409, Dallas 75207 Arlington, TX 76010 Award from the John V. Callan Dalite help of the Irving Police Association recognition they deserve. Because, 214-638-5930 Se Habla Espanol 817-277-0196 Lodge for his record of service on the in order to procure tickets for the even if they are too humble to accept police force and his zealous efforts siblings. it willingly, it still makes us feel a wee 866-446-1400 with local charities. Here are just a During the Christmas season, bit safer. *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case, if you qualify. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. few of the stories in which Schingle Schingle makes it a point to visit the went above and beyond the call of Scottish Rite Hospital and raises duty to make a significant impact on money to buy the children gifts. Be- the lives of Metroplex residents. sides visiting sick children, Shingle For years, Schingle was heavily also participates in the Fire Depart- Gerald Edelman, M.D., Ph.D. involved in Irving’s Special Olympics ment’s Blue Christmas, this past Joins the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving! team. Besides coaching and traveling year raising funds to feed over three with the team, he spent his spare hundred families who would have Specialist in Oncology and Hematology time working at Red Lobster, serving otherwise gone hungry during the ✦ an unending flow of conventioneers holidays. Graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine their endless shrimp scampi and Lastly, Schingle continues to ✦ Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine using the money he earned to help be heavily involved in Irving’s Little with a subspecialty in Medical Oncology support the team. League, coaching, fundraising and ✦ Principal Investigator at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center Billy Davis related a story that even playing an instrumental role ✦ had a significant impact on the Ma- in bringing international teams to Has served the Irving Community since 1991 sons’ decision to select Schingle for North Texas for competitions. Sch- the award. While participating in ingle is not resting on his laurels, Accepts most Health Plans Make-A-Wish, Schingle came across however, and is actively working to the case of two children who had been integrate little league teams into the including Medicare 972-253-4245 promised by their father, before his public school system. His service is 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 350, Irving, TX 75061 murder, that he would take them not flashy, aimed at winning gold Page 4 February 16, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com

Singley students succeed in science competition Singley Academy recently sent 16 students to participate in the regional Science Bowl at Texas A&M University. The Science Bowl featured teams of five competing in a jeopardy style competition with questions coming from several disciplines of science ranging from biology, chemistry and physics to math and computer science. Singley finished 8th out of 32 teams, the highest in Academy’s Science Bowl history. / Source: Irving ISD

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ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0073 Young fans ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-1 Celebrating literature, Nicole and Erin Crumpler (14) of Coppell meet best-selling author Marissa Meyer (Cinder, Scarlet) at the Valley ORDINANCE NO. 2013-9430 Ranch Library on Feb. 8. / Photo by John Starkey AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: Nimitz’ Academic Decathlon team soars to regional championship A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF S.P. MONTGOMERY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 889, AND LOCATED AT 511 SOUTH IRVING HEIGHTS DRIVE, 1537 For the 8th consecutive year and Coppell High School by nearly 7,000 won 7 medals. EAST IRVING BOULEVARD, 1541 EAST IRVING BOULEVARD AND 500 the 23rd time in the past 26 years, points. Nimitz students won a total of Timothy Betts was the meet’s ROSEDALE STREET, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF Nimitz Academic Decathlon team 64 individual medals, led by Timothy highest scoring student. Nimitz SAID PROPERTY FROM C-OU-2 COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR DISTRICT captured the regional championship. Betts with 12, Blaine Stevens with heads to El Paso to participate in the USE, S-P-1 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C-OU-2 USES, AND S-P-1 SITE Nimitiz was so dominant it bested 11, and But Nguyen and Rebecca state meet on February 22nd. PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C-O AND OUTSIDE STORAGE USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-1 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE second place Flower Mound Mar- Van Pamel each captured 10. Michel Source: Irving ISD FOR FUELING STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE UNDER ORDINANCE cus by 3,500 points and third place Castillo and Matthew Jauregui also NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGU¬LATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL Learning to OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR protect and serve THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND Four Singley Academy police GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN explorer’s recently traveled to the Lake CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; Jackson/Angleton Police Explorer’s AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. competition. Over 70 teams were in attendance that ranged from 9th ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0076 ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-1 grade students to young adults. The team consisting of Jennifer Consuelo- ORDINANCE NO. 2013-9431 Martinez, Chris Peterson, Nancy Le and Andres Hernandez excelled at the AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPRE- HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANT- highest level in each event. Singley ING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT was awarded trophies in the Active OF LAND OUT OF THE WILLIAM BENNETT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 147, Shooter and Bomb Threat categories AND LOCATED AT 1411 WEST WALNUT HILL LANE, MORE FULLY AND finishing second and third respectfully. COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDER- ING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM PUD PLANNED / Source: Irving ISD UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT USE FOR FWY AND ML-40 USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-1 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGU¬LATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL (972) 870-1992 OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT [email protected] THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CLASSIFIEDS THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CEMETERY PLOTS EMPLOYMENT CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Two of the best Cable Order Entry and Last remaining Part-time positions ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0078 Oak Grove Memorial Garden lots Afternoon-Evening Shifts ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2 in the tree shaded Vespers Section. 3435 North Beltline Road, Suite 120-121 Both for $7,500.00 - Call Irving, Texas 75062 ORDINANCE NO. 2013-9432 Larry @ 214-529-2499 Application Hours AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COM- Tues-Friday 3:00-9:00pm PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JESSE MOON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. LEGAL NOTICES 879, AND LOCATED AT 1750 EAST AIRPORT FREEWAY, MORE FULLY INTEGRATED AIRLINE AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; OR- SERVICES DERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-1 SITE The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will receive sealed responses in the Purchasing Division, 1st floor, is looking for part-time PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR SALES AND SERVICE OF NEW AND USED 845 W. Irving Blvd, until the date and time below and will open responses at the same location for warehouse, ramp and CARS AND TRUCKS UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO the following item: S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR P-O AND RELIGIOUS, EDUCA- ITB #080D-13F Material Storage Building Repair for Valley View Municipal customer service agents. TIONAL, CULTURAL, AND AUTO REPAIR USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. Complex Applicants MUST be 18 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND Due Date: 3/1/13 @ 3 p.m. years, pass a background MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND Mandatory Pre-Bid: REGU¬LATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL 2/22/13 @ 10 a.m. or check and drug test. ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL 2/25/13 @ 2 p.m. Pay rate is $9.00 per hour. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT Responses must be received in a sealed envelope with solicitation number and due date on the Must apply in person at THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR envelope. Late responses cannot be accepted. Information may be found at www.cityofirving.org click THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND Departments/ Purchasing 1640 West 23rd Street, GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT Phone: 972.721.2631 Suite 400 (upstairs) REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN Dallas, TX 75261. CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.

ZONING CASE NO. ZC12-0081 ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR Lone Star Framing Addition (PL12-0044) ORDINANCE NO. 2013-9433 South Irving Library Replat (PL13-0002) Home delivery AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPRE- PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF carrier needed HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANT- IRVING, TEXAS, TO CONSIDER RESUBDIVISION OR REPLATTING OF A RECORDED ING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF IRVING, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. OF LAND OUT OF TEXAS CENTER ADDITION, FIRST INSTALLMENT, Seeking an energetic and TEXAS CENTER ADDITION, 3RD INSTALLMENT, AND TEXAS CENTER Notice is hereby given for the following public hearings to consider resubdivision or replatting of 10TH INSTALLMENT, AND LOCATED AT 1999 WEST AIRPORT FREEWAY, recorded subdivisions as hereinafter described which will be held in the City Council Chambers self-motivated individual. MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED of City Hall, 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas: Requirements: HERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR SALES AND SERVICE OF NEW OR Lone Star Framing Addition (PL12-0044) • Reliable Transportation USED CARS UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE Being a replat of part of Lot 2, Block C, Jackson and Blanton Subdivision. The property is being • Valid Driver’s License PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR SALES AND SERVICE OF NEW OR USED CARS replatted for single family uses. This property is located at 406 Ouida Road, and is zoned R-7.5 UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN AT- (Single Family). • Current Auto insurance TACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL • Good Driving Record CONDITIONS AND REGU¬LATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECT- South Irving Library Replat (PL13-0002) • Positive attitude with ING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; Platted as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block A, Lone Star Heights Annex, and unplatted land in the Hiram PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; Bennett Survey, Abstract No. 122. The property is being platted into two lots for municipal uses. willingness to learn DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COM- This property is located on the north and south side of Shulze Drive at Larry Drive and • Basic computer skills PREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC W. Second Street, and is zoned R-6 (Single Family) and DDD-Irving/Second Corridor Subdistrict INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS (Downtown Development District). ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A Planning and Zoning Commission: Monday, March 4, 2013, 7:00 pm $20 per hour earning potential. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. The application is on file for public examination in the Department of Development Services at 825 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, West Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas. For additional information, please contact the Department Call Tammy Pompa of Development Services at (972) 721-2424. Please reference the name of the plat or case at 214-676-1145 TEXAS, on February 7, 2013. number when requesting information. All citizens or interested parties desiring to be heard concerning this replat may speak. This for more information. BETH VAN DUYNE - MAYOR facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for ATTEST: Shanae Jennings - City Secretary interpretation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Charles R. Anderson - City Attorney Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance. www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER February 16, 2013 Page 5

Politicians, civil servants, Mayor hosts legislative business people and every-day citizens (above) took time out of their briefing in Austin busy schedules to convey Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne Cluck Arlington; Paul Harpole, Irving’s interests to the state discussed issues facing the city when Amarillo; Lee Leffingwell, Austin; legislature during Irving Day she hosted key Texas lawmakers at Mike Rawlings, Dallas; John Cook, El in Austin on Feb. 11. this year’s “Big City Mayors’ Legisla- Paso; Ronald Jones, Garland; Annise tive Briefing” Feb. 8 in Austin. Parker, Houston; Raul Salinas, Lare- Bringing the city’s “I appreciate the effort and do; Phil Dyer, Plano; Nelda Martinez, concerns to Austin, City interest of state lawmakers in taking Corpus Christi; Mark Burroughs, Manager Tommy Gonzalez, the time to brief us on upcoming leg- Denton; James A. Thompson, Sugar Councilman Gerald Farris islative issues as well as listen to our Land; Council Member, Ray Lopez, and Chairman of the needs and challenges,” said Mayor San Antonio. Chamber Board Daryl Walker Van Duyne. “The meeting provides “I also appreciate the oppor- represent Irving on the a tremendous opportunity to discuss tunity to network with other Texas floor of the Texas House of significant issues we face in our cities mayors because, as mayors of the Representatives. every day.” largest cities, we share many of the / Photos by John Starkey Mayor Van Duyne hosted 14 same challenges: the effects of a mayors and one council member prolonged statewide drought, trans- from across the state who represent portation needs in anticipation of have a deep talent pool from which the largest municipalities in Texas. predicted significant future growth to draw. We have much to discuss,” They include Betsy Price, Fort Worth; and providing solid educational op- Van Duyne said. Julian Castro, San Antonio; Robert portunities to ensure our businesses Source: City of Irving

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It was was Marilyn Noble, who happened to struggling because of the economy be celebrating a personal anniversary and because it needed some money as well. and energy put back into it. “My husband Ed Noble joined “I’ve been able to hire a great in 1967,” Marilyn said. “I met him in Lift Chairs staff and collaborate with the mem- 1970, and we had our wedding recep- Why wait in lines? Several Colors to Choose From bers and owners to reinvent the club. tion here on Feb. 8, 1975, so tonight is PURCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com We are the same club with pride, but our 38th wedding anniversary. vailable we are a different club with energy, “Tonight, I am really overjoyed,” Delivery A programming and passion for the continued Noble. “I have seen so future. much positive growth at this club. We Also Have “When I arrived, about 25 per- The direction of the club has been Canes cent of the membership was age 70 amazing. The LPGA is coming to join plus. They were very proud members. us in April. Crutches They had been here for a while, and “The best part of being a mem- Wheel Chairs they loved this club. But a club needs ber of the club is the people. The Hospital Beds to have a balance between the ages. people are amazing. Everybody who Last year, 40 percent of the member- enters these doors is here to have a 4 Wheel Walkers ships we sold were to people under good time and enjoy camaraderie. Bath Safety Equipment the age of 40. Now, 25 percent of my The kitchen is good, the staff is excel- membership base was not here a year lent, and the service is over the top. ago. So we are back, and this is all “I am on the social committee, Big State Drug about what the members want. This and we try to offer something to each 100 E. Irving Blvd. year we will continue to reinvent and segment of age groups. We have a lot Irving, TX 75060 create programming that matches up of young families becoming more in- 972.254.1521 with what people want. 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MEDICAL Call today to schedule Glory House is located at: and 109 S. Main Street SURGICAL an appointment! 972-253-4343 CLINIC of Irving TX 75060 IRVING 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061 In downtown Irving Page 6 February 16, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com New troupe of vocalists, A singer performs on stage musicians with the DFW comes to town All-Stars, By Alice Canham a Branson- The theater at Jack Singley style troupe Academy in Irving will soon resound of vocalists with the talents of the DFW All-Stars, and a Branson-style troupe of vocalists musicians. and musicians. The first presentation / Courtesy Photo of their 2013 season was a Valentine event on Feb.9. The entrepreneur behind the DFW All-Stars is Kerry Brown, him- self a past Nashville studio musician and songwriter who now teaches business courses in CFBISD. “Everybody here is local,” said appears with Granbury Live. Her designated Rising Star. Brown. husband Mike plays a mean fiddle The decision to locate in Irving “All of them are very talented when he’s not leading the music at for the 2013 season came easily, ac- professionals, and seven actually First Baptist – Seagoville. cording to Brown. work in local churches as praise Brown promises an opportunity “We’re excited to come to Ir- leaders. It’s a family-friendly, values- for a local talent to join the troupe ving,” said Brown. “We were looking oriented organization.” later this season. for a location in the mid-cities and Their names may not be famil- “We feature a Rising Star in put our feelers out. Four cities re- iar, but you’ll recognize some of the every concert,” Brown said. “We’ll sponded. The City government and voices.Coppell’ Sean Mitchells New isMunicipal the vocalist Cemeteractually holdy auditions in Irving this staff at Irving was far above anything Coppell’s New Municipal Cemetery who singsBur theial DQ Gardens, jingle, ‘That’s Columbar what Marchium to select someone, usually a else, and we really wanted to work Burial Gardens, Columbarium I like about Texas,’Famil whiley ErikaEstates Ste- young person, to come out and sing with them. The facility at Singley is Family Estates vens sang ‘God Bless America’ at one a couple of songs. They’ll be folks you the perfect size for us, with a perfect www.rollingoaksmemorialcenter.com www.rollingoaksmemorialcenter.com of the World Series games in Arling- haven’t seen before, maybe without layout, free parking, and no steps to ton last season. Lani Stacy sings with a lot of professional experience but climb up. the Grapevine Opry,972-304-6123 comedian/MC really good vocalists.” “We’re happy with our decision 972-304-6123 Zac Wilson was cast as Goofy at Walt The Valentine show featured a to move to Irving.” Disney World, and Alecia Echols 14-year old girl from Mansfield as the Learn more at www.thedfwallstars.com Random acts of crafting giveaway Kindness comes in all shapes and forms, and in random acts of kindness on the Michaels Facebook page celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 17, and to use the hashtag #RAOKDIY when sharing on Michaels hopes to inspire customers to participate by Twitter and Instagram. giving away more than $100,000 in gift cards at its nearly “We’ve heard wonderful stories from our customers 1,100 U.S. and Canada stores. and store associates about how inspired they were by This is the second year Michaels will randomly hand the giveaway last year,” said Michaels Chief Marketing Traditional Funeral Service out free gift cards in its stores in observance of the inter- Officer Paula Puleo. includes: embalming, casket, national holiday. Gift card recipients will be encouraged “This year, we’ve asked our customers to share their visitation and funeral. $3,995 to “craft it forward” and exhibit their own random act stories on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter so they might of kindness towards another person. This year, the craft inspire others to embrace the spirit of Random Acts of storeCoppell’ is celebratings New throughout Municipal Random Cemeter Acts of Kindnessy Kindness Week.” Coppell’s New Municipal Cemetery Week,Bur Feb.ial 11-17, Gardens, by asking customers Columbar to shareium their own Source: Michaels Burial Gardens, Columbarium Family Estates

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William “Tony” Carroll NOTICES Peggy Sue Umsted www.rollingoaksmemorialcenter.com www.rollingoaksmemorialcenter.com William “Tony” Carroll, of Irving, Arrangements by Peggy Sue Umsted, of Angleton, passed away Wednesday, February 6, Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, Texas, passed away Saturday, Febru- 2013. He was 972-304-6123born July 22, 1948 in 972-254-4242 ary 9, 2013. She was born April 29, 972-304-6123 Springfield, Missouri to parents Elzie Alonzo “Pete” Shelley, 83 1943 in Bridgeport, Texas. Peggy is March 5, 1929 – February 6, 2013 Lavoyd and Jonnie Ardema (Haun) preceded in death by her parents Rob- Chism-Smith Funeral Home Juanita Cruse Beaird, 67 Carroll. He was ert and Denzil (Groves) Wise, husband April 27, 1945 – February 7, 2013 & Cremation Service a veteran of the Velma Mildred Higginbotham Jerry Umsted, U.S. Navy. Tony Sinclair, 87 sisters Emma loved to hunt May 26, 1925 – February 8, 2013 Lusk, and Jean- and fish. He Mary L. Krupa, 84 nie Walls, and Basic Direct Cremation was a dedicated November 11, 1928 – February 11, 2013 brother Jimmy $795 family man who Wayne Wise. loved his family. Arrangements made by She is survived He is survived Chism-Smith Funeral Home, by her daugh- Family owned and operated 972-259-7644 by his wife Vernnie Carroll of Irving; ters Chandra 403 South Britain Arthur Ray Jordan, 82 Preferred Lifelegacy Provider Irving, Texas sons William Jay Carroll and wife Jen- May 22, 1930 - February 12, 2013 Jo Umsted and Jerri Sue Umsted, nifer of Keller, and Christopher Carroll Ha Nguyen, 27 both of Angleton; Oma’s grandkids; chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 and wife Misty of Keller; daughters August 10, 1985 - February 3, 2013 sisters Marie Clements and Wanda Toni Carroll Baker and husband James Devitt, 76 McPherson and husband Edward, David, and Carrie Carroll Junkin and December 16, 1936 - February 13, 2013 all of Irving, and Glenda McRae and husband Lee of Irving; grandchildren Edward Bickers, 80 husband Jimmy of Angleton; brothers Courtney Junkin, Austin Hicks, Eddie June 17, 1932 - February 10, 2013 Robert Wise and wife Zelma of Can- Junkin, Kaitlyn Carroll, Kylie Carroll, Daniel Rooney, 72 ton, Roger Wise and wife Awhawanna November 22, 1940 - February 8, 2013 Dylan Hicks, Bayli Carroll, and Logan of Red Oak, Ronnie Wise and Clinton Carroll; and great granddaughter Zoey Arrangements made by Wise and wife Pennie, all of Irving, Zarate. Funeral services were held at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, and Larry Wise and wife Melinda 10 AM Wednesday, February 13, 2013 972-579-1313 of Wolfe City; and numerous nieces at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Michael Austin Freeman and nephews. Funeral services were Founder Chapel with Dr. Jim Gerlach officiat- October 29, 1952 – February 7, 2013 held at 10 AM Thursday, February Continuing ing. Committal services with Military Virgil Chrestman 14, 2014 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel Honors followed at DFW National September 17, 1930 – February 9, 2013 with Rev. John Durham officiating. The Tradition Cemetery. Carolyn Sue Graves Burial followed at Oak Grove Memo- May 8, 1941 – February 12, 2013 rial Gardens. “The Right Choice Mary E. Taylor Jasper Taylor and wife Laura, Mark for Over 54 Years.” Mary E. Taylor, of Irving, passed Taylor and wife Karen, T. C. Taylor away on February 11, 2013. She was and wife Mickey, Gretta Taylor, Macie Obituaries: To have an born June 9, 1924 in Walker County, Steed and husband Raleigh, Jessica obituary notice printed in the 972-254-4242 TX to Ben A. Rhodes and Mary E. Brackeen and husband Joseph, Charis Rambler, please contact Tam- Antley. She was preceded in death by Curbo and husband Travis, Alissa www.brownmem.com my Pompa at 972-870-1992 her husband, Wanza Lee Taylor and McEntire and husband Chris; and 11 Ben F. Brown or obituaries@irvingrambler. daughter Mary Jane Dyer. She is sur- great grandchildren. A funeral service com or mail to The Rambler, vived by her sons Wanza Ray and wife was held at 2 PM Thursday, February P.O. Box 177731, Irving, Texas Director in Charge Gary Westerman Darlene of Cleburne, and Benjamin 14, 2013 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel 75017; Re: Obituaries. Fees A.Taylor and wife Kitty of Kopperl; with Rev. Bobby Joe Raper officiating. may apply. Owned and Operated by daughter Carolyn Barringer of Mes- Burial followed at Oak Grove Memo- quite; grandchildren Paul L. Taylor, rial Gardens. Jeanne Brown & The Brown Family

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By Alice Canham the business in Irving. Ron Zim- In February of 1973, Ron Zim- merman will be celebrating his 40th merman of Irving had a decision to anniversary at the store on February make. 23, 2013. “I’d been in retail since high school,” said the longtime manager of “I didn’t perceive that I was com- Al’s Rent to Own, 115 S. Main Street. ing into this as a son; I was coming in “I was declared ineligible for as an employee,” said Zimmerman. the draft – of course, this was dur- “God gave me an opportunity. I had ing the Vietnam War. And I was in a father who was willing to participate California, but I’d always stayed the in his children’s future.” summers with my Dad in Irving.” Zimmerman studied retail man- His father was Al Zimmerman, agement but admits he also gained a who opened his first store in Irving at lot of experience in the school of hard Grauwyler and Britain in 1967 (Al’s knocks. He’s rolled with the punches Sewing Center). The former Sears through the years, moving from elec- & Roebuck salesman later added tronics to the rental purchase busi- stereos to the mix, and at one time ness when the big box stores made it Hard working and loyal, Ron Zimmerman celebrates his 40th anniversary with Al’s Rent to Own. / Photo by Alice Canham had seven different retail outlets. Al hard to compete. His floor-room is hoped that each of his four children now filled with furniture for the living daughter-in-law. people here. in 1995. would take over a store. room, bedroom; any room – all of it “But the first thing I bought for “This building began as a five- “The redevelopment of the Heri- “He had a unique situation here: available for rent while a customer myself was a Curtis-Mathes enter- and-ten variety store back in the tage District has brought the city and he went into business and evolved purchases it over time. tainment center. I still have it, and 1940s. But business is about change. the community closer to being on it into the stores,” said the younger Zimmerman has also invested in it still works. The music part, the If you change with it, you’ll have the same page. There’ve been a lot Zimmerman. his relationships with customers over TV – it all still works. an edge on the others. I’m always of studies over the years – a lot of “He worked by himself. He time. One customer is so at-home “My whole family – children and looking for ways to improve and to meetings, but not much action so far. would buy one item, sell that one and with the staff that she makes daily grandchildren, too – we all do busi- provide services for my customers Finally, though, I think we’re going to replace it with two items. visits, even adopting a post at one of ness here. I have never done business that they might not get otherwise. see some building, and I’m looking “He was a good teacher and a the sales desks. with anybody nicer than this man, “And of course I’ve worked with forward to it. great salesman.” “This is my home away from Ron Zimmerman.” the Preservation and Redevelop- ”This is where Irving began in The original Al of Al’s Rent to home,” Mary Capps explained. “My priority has always been ment Board and with the Downtown 1902. We should seek to preserve it Own passed away 26 years ago – but “When I first started out, his fa- here, at my store,” said Zimmerman. Merchants’ Association. I’m proud of for the betterment of the community by then the decision was already ther was running this place. I actually “After forty years, I have seen a lot participating in the community effort and the education of the children who made. He left his son in charge of bought a sewing machine here for my of changes to this street and to the for the Downtown Beautification Day will be raised here.” MONEY MATTERS When retiring together doesn’t make sense Missing a W-2? Here’s what to do By Jason Alderman move to a retirement community? Make sure you have all the needed documents, including all your Back when people from my parents’ generation were Sell the house, buy a trailer and live like nomads for Forms W-2, before you file your 2012 tax return. You should receive an first planning their lives together, most married couples a few years? IRS Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers. looked forward to working hard for a few decades, buy- Move to a warmer climate or to be nearer our grand- Employers should have issued your Form W-2 by the end of January. ing a house, raising a family and then retiring together children? “If you have not received your W-2, contact your employer to inquire while they still had enough money and energy to travel Move to a state with lower taxes or cost of living? if and when the W-2 was mailed,” said Clay Sanford, an IRS spokesman and pursue favorite hobbies. Start a small side business to keep money rolling in? in Dallas. “If it was mailed, it may have been returned to the employer Some couples do manage to pull this off and thrive; Are we finished supporting our children financially? because of an incorrect or incomplete address.” After contacting the but for many others, any of a host of obstacles can block Even before asking those tough questions, you employer, allow a reasonable amount of time for them to resend or issue their ability to retire at the same time. For example: already should have begun estimating your retirement the form. Thanks to periods of unemployment, home-value income needs. Social Security has a helpful online Re- If you do not receive your W-2 by Feb. 14, contact the IRS for as- decline or 401(k) account loss suffered during the Great tirement Estimator that can help (www.ssa.gov/estima- sistance at 800-829-1040. When you call, you must provide your name, Recession, many couples simply don’t have enough tor). After you’ve explored various retirement scenarios, address, Social Security number, phone number and have the following money to retire together comfortably. consider hiring a financial planner to help work out an information: If there’s a significant age difference, one spouse may investment and savings game plan, or to at least review • Employer’s name, address and phone number not have accumulated enough Social Security credits to the one you’ve devised. • Dates of employment qualify for a benefit by the time the other is ready to retire. Along with the financial impact retirement will have • An estimate of the wages you earned, the federal income tax with- Women often worry that the couple hasn’t saved on your marriage, keep in mind that this may be the first held, and when you worked for that employer during 2012. The estimate enough since they’re statistically likely to survive their time that you’ve been together, day in and day out. Many should be based on year-to-date information from your final pay stub or spouses – often for a decade or more. people are so consumed by their jobs that they haven’t leave-and-earnings statement, if possible. One spouse must continue working to supply taken time to develop outside interests and hobbies. Well Source: Internal Revenue Service employer-provided medical coverage until both reach before retirement, you and your spouse should start ex- Medicare eligibility age (65 in most cases). ploring activities and networks of friends you can enjoy, One spouse is just hitting his or her stride, career- both together and independently. Consider things like e Remington at Valley Ranch wise, and isn’t ready to slow down. volunteer work, hobbies, athletic activities or even part- Among couples who have managed to save enough time employment if you miss the workplace interaction will be hosting a book review by to retire together, when it comes time to pull the trigger, and need the money. many realize they haven’t fully agreed on where or how to And finally, if your plan is to have one spouse con- retire; or they discover that their wishes have diverged over tinue working for a while, try living on only that one salary the years. This can put tremendous strain on a marriage if for a few months before retiring as an experiment. This Rose-MaryRose-Mary RumbleyRumbley you’re not willing to compromise and talk things through. will give you an inkling of how well you’ll do financially Long before you actually retire, ask yourselves: and whether you might both need to keep working to Should we downsize to a smaller dwelling or even amass more savings. Tuesday, February 19th ~ 3:00 p.m.

$500 to have the most fun possible,” “We are going to keep com- Rose-Mary Rumbley is this area’s Comic Con Crump suggested. “If I had $500, I ing out and supporting these guys, most in-demand public speaker. Continued from Page 1 would probably buy a fully geared because they are doing everything up costume: light saber, robes, mask, they can to bring us good guests at Mark your calendar ~ you don't want aren’t the only ones. There are tons everything. You have to go all out reasonable prices.” of actors here.” when you get here, because no one Dressed in her own creation, to miss this lively, humorous speaker! “You can go up in the ballroom cares, they are doing the same thing Appaloosa Red recounted some of and meet all these actors,” Ronnie you are. It’s a great way to have fun.” the many celebrities she had met over Rice added. “They just sit down and It was a love of art that drew Taf- the weekend. talk to you. My favorite part of the feta Darling to the Sci-Fi Expo “I came out to see Tricia Helfer event was speaking with Sam Wit- “I came out to see my favorite and the rest of the Battle Star Galac- Please RSVP: wer. He was really friendly and we artist, Adam Hughes (artist of Be- tica people,” Red said. “I even made 972-556-0014 had a great conversation. I called my fore Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan),” my own viper pilot outfit, because friend, and I actually got Sam to take Darling said. “I was also able to buy I’m a big nerd. 8707 Valley Ranch Pky. West my phone and talk to him. That was some new prints and to get some “My favorite part of the event A Capital Senior Living Community Irving, TX 75063 really cool.” stuff signed by George Perez (art- was meeting Tricia Helfer. And then, “The people here are great,” ist of Superman, Wonder Woman, almost running into Billy Boyd (actor, www. eRemington-VR.com Chris said. “You just go up to some Avengers.) Pippin, LOTR) near the bathroom. random person and say, ‘Is it alright “Yesterday, I really enjoyed I’m a little star-struck, so… if I take a picture with you?’ and they the Back to the Future panel. I was “This event was a huge success. Subscribe say, ‘Yeah, come on.’ One of the fun excited to go in there and see Chris- It was a really nice opportunity to see to the Rambler 214-676-1145 parts is getting pictures of all the topher Lloyd and Lea Thompson, so many great faces in one place.” people in costumes.” who looks incredible by the way. It “Everyone should come to Com- was fun to hear them talk about their ic Con, but you should bring at least experiences. Constance Q. Zhou, MD Specialist in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery ✦ Medical Degree in Otolaryngology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2006 ✦ Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ✦ Joined the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving, October 2011 ✦ Bilingual: English and Chinese

Lego champs Call today to schedule The Valley Ranch Elementary Lego Structures teams competed and placed at Coppell an appointment! 972-253-4280 ISD Academic Olympics. Second and third grade teams earned Second Place, and fourth and fifth graders were in Third Place. Their next step is to submit a proposal to Principal 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 225, Irving, TX 75061 Cynthia Arterbery for permission to develop a Lego Robotics team./ Photo by Tracy Gipson Page 8 February 16, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com FUN & GAMES

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

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

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

Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Community Bible Church Put a Paw print in your heart 2301 Texas Drive Friends of The Irving Theater and a best friend at home! Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m. bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month My name is @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. Flynn. I am a 1 year old Irving Amateur Radio Club neutered male Fourth Thurday of the month with the most 7:30 to 9 PM handsome Senter Park East solid white fur. 228 Chamberlain My name is Max. I'm about 1 year old I was brought www.irvingarc.org and was rescued from another to this great shelter. I had heartworms but I am all shelter with my brother Figaro. We almost 4140 Valley View Ln. Irving AMBUCS better now and ready for a new look like twins. I am adjusting to being Irving, Texas 75038 Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. home. I've got a great personality. away from my old home, but I really miss at Los Lupes I'm super playful and really friendly. I a home of my own. I pray every night and 972-721-7788 Irving Garden & Arts like to think I'm a people dog, so you day that I can find a home with my www.dfwhumane.com 2nd Thursday, 10am should come on down to see for brother Figaro. It is always better to get 2 OPEN: Irving Garden & Arts Building yourself. We can get to know each cats, so we can keep each other 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 other over a rousing game of fetch. company. PLEASE come see me because Tuesday - Friday It'll be a great time! How can you I really miss being in a secure home with 11am-6pm Irving Genealogical Society pass up something as good as that? loving people like YouI. Saturday 10am – 5pm meets the third Monday of each month in the main auditorium of the Come adopt a new family member today! Irving Public Library. If you can’t adopt, please donate! Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 Every Wed. @ Los Lupes In the Irving Mall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Organizations are required to re-submit their infor- mation on a monthly basis to insure that the Irving Rambler will have accurate information. Listings are limited to the Organization’s name, meeting location and time. If an organization wishes to have more information than the free listing offers, we will continue to offer other advertising opportunities. www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER February 16, 2013 Page 9 Student athletes commit to colleges Creekview High School and Newman Smith High School recently held their signing days for student athletes who have received full col- lege scholarships for their academic and athletic achievements. Newman Smith athletes receiving scholar- ships are: Lauren Estrada, Softball, Independence Community College North Hills’ victorious teams celebrate after their hard earned victory. / Courtesy Photo Eji Kwon, Golf, University of North Texas Young swim team upsets tournament favorite (Kwon is currently ranked #1 in Texas) State University Community College Taryn Davis, Football, Incarnate Word Alyssa Desjardins, Volleyball, University of Spencer Soles, Soccer, Ouachita Baptist By Phil Cerroni University North Carolina-Wilmington University (Arkansas) Although only two years old, North Hills Prep’s middle school swim team Morgan Williams, Soccer, University of Mica Eastin, Golf, Rogers State University Alexia Longoria, Soccer, Southern was in rare form on Feb. 2 as their girls’ team finished an undefeated season Kansas. (Oklahoma) University (Louisiana) by beating tournament favorite, the Oakridge School, to take the gold in the Creekview athletes receiving Paige Nelson, Golf, Sam Houston State Lauren Selaiden, Soccer, University of Metroplex Middle School Championship held at the LISD Aquatic Center in scholarships are: University Missouri-Columbia. the Colony, TX. North Hill’s boys’ team finished strong as well, placing second Raquan Dobbs, Football, Northeastern Madison Moyer, Softball, Northeast Texas Source: CFB ISD behind St. Mark’s in the boys’ bracket. Between both teams, North Hills made a mild sweep of the medals wining seven gold, four silver and five bronze. Besides taking home a cluster of laurels for the school’s trophy case, the Fourteen Coppell High School varsity athletes made team also set a number of meet records. The girls’ ‘Dream Team’ represented their college commitments official on National Signing in the medley relay with a time of 1:04:10. Jackson Sterling also made meet Day, Wed., Feb. 6. They included Luis Carreno, football- history for his 30:01 time in the 50 m backstroke, and Omar Hmamy finished Sam Houston State; Katie Frank, soccer-Southwestern the 50 m boys’ butterfly in an impressive 28:17. University (Kansas); Paige Jacobs, soccer-University of Oklahoma; Leighton Light, football-University of Central Oklahoma; Tanner Masters, football-East Central University (OK); Colby Mahon, football-University of Southern A few surprises meet fans and players Arkansas; Cole Odette, football-Texas A&M University- Commerce; Kayla Peterson, soccer-University of Arkansas; at IISD basketball tournament Josh Self, football-Air Force Academy; Cameron Smith, By Phil Cerroni football-Arizona State University; William Udeh, football- Stakes were high at the end of the IISD middle school basketball regular University of New Mexico; and Brantley Young, cross country-Dallas Baptist. Not pictured: Omari Cole, football- season that left Sam Houston the overall frontrunner with leads in the 7th University of Central Oklahoma and Abigail White, tennis- and 8th grade boys ‘B’ brackets along with the 8th grade girls ‘A’ bracket. University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. / Photo by Tamerah Ringo William B. Travis was not far behind with leads in 7th grade boys ‘A’ bracket and girls’ 8th grade ‘B’ bracket. Both the ‘B’ side tournament held Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 and the ‘A’ side tournament that ran Feb. 7-9 made a mess of these rankings, however, with WORSHIP solid Lady Bird Johnson clinching every ‘B’ team victory. Stephen F. Austin made out with the 8th grade boys ‘A’ bracket, while both Travis and Houston ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNITED METHODIST managed to hold onto a little of the glory they had going into the post-season. Travis took the 7th grade boys’ ‘A’ at Travis, and Houston took both 7th and Calvary Chapel of Irving First United Methodist Church 8th girls’ ‘A’ brackets at Bowie and Houston respectively. “…teaching the bible verse by verse” 211 W. Third, 75060 Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org 1104 N. Beltline Rd. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Call 817-729-6687 or Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Visit www.calvaryirving.org in the Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall “Unity in the Body” CATHOLIC Northgate Holy Family of Nazareth United Methodist Church Catholic Church 3700 West Northgate, 75062 One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd. 972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome 5:30pm Sunday School 9:30 AM 972-252-5521 Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC www.HolyFamilyChurch.net at the rear of the complex CHURCH OF CHRIST Oak Haven Belt Line Road United Methodist Church Church of Christ 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 1202 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX 75061 972.438.1431 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century www.oakhavenumc.org Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Kirkwood United Methodist Church “Where God Continues To Do Something New” Playing to win, Gabriel Diaz de Leon, San Antonio Steel’s #69, and Tracy Lewis, Boise First Christian Church 114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061 SUNDAYS Bombers’ 13, go after the ball. / Photo by John Starkey 972-579-0911 9:00 a.m. Servicio de Inspiracion en Espanol Reverend Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in English Preston W. Weaver nessing the ways in which he may be Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church Senior Pastor Rugby unable to participate in typical child 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Reverend Continued from Page 1 play. He is in Kindergarten. Kids LUTHERAN 11:00 a.m. Inspiration Service in English Escuela Dominical en Espanol Albano Tayengo don’t necessarily understand when Associate Pastor across a goal line on an indoor court. they are leaving someone out and Rotation Sunday School GOOD SHEPHERD 2232 W. Fi h St. @ Story Rd. | Irving, TX 75060 The game is fast-moving with players when they are not leaving someone LUTHERAN CHURCH relying on physical contact between out. This lets me know there will be 972-254-4191 | www.KirkwoodUMCIrving.org 2620 West Grauwyler Rd, Irving wheelchairs to block goals. a lifetime of him not being left out.” www.gslcirving.com “This gives a person a way to The tournament was presented compete,” Marc Reynolds, North by RISE Adaptive Sports, a non- ■ Mid-Week Worship Wednesdays 2/20-3/13, 7:00 pm Texas Cowboys coach, said. “Great profit organization based in Irving. 1714 N. Story Rd. friendships are formed. The Rise RISE stands for Recovery, Inspira- Irving, TX 75061 family puts on a great event, and the tion, Success, Empowering and seeks PRESBYTERIAN USA (972) 986-7729 northern teams love the weather.” to help disabled persons becoming www.plymouthpark.org This year the Houston Texans independent and productive citizens Woodhaven Presbyterian Church won the tournament followed by through sports programs. 3650 North O’Connor Road Edmonton and then the Canada Steel Among its programs are boating, Irving, Texas 75062 Wheelz. fishing, golf, indoor soccer, sailing, www.woodhavenpres.org Sunday Morning The tournament proved to be a swimming and water skiing.The next Rev. Diane Baldwin First hour worship & bible study — 9:15 AM special outing for the Norman family. RISE event will be the 6th Annual Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Second hour worship & bible study —10:30 AM Still reeling from a summer accident Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 972.541.0747 that left 6-year-old Strother in a Handcycle Clinic on April 13 at the wheelchair, watching the competi- Sam Houston Trail Park, 101 E. In- St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church tion while their boys chased after a terstate Highway 635. 1621 W. Grauwyler Rd. tournament ball may have brought “The City of Irving Parks and Irving, TX 75061 972-259-8744 some sense of normality back to the Recreation Department, Ray Cerda, www.ststephensirving.org parents. the parks director, believes in our Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. “This is our first event to attend,” mission and provides quality loca- Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Darin Norman said. “I think we are tions in Irving for our weekly rugby just trying to broaden Strother’s team practice, recreational rugby knowledge and experience, so he will program, indoor wheelchair soccer, To include your house of worship in know there is a world out there with indoor power soccer, and adaptive the Worship Section listings, please people like him. Sportsmanship still skate event,” Paul Gray, board chair- email [email protected] goes on, and there are opportunities man for RISE, said. or call (972) 870-1992. Fees apply. for him to participate. “The City provides the only pro- “This event also offers education grams of this kind in North Texas. to my wife and myself as well. We are Special thanks to Tommy Gonzalez, learning a great deal about what is the city manager, for his belief in Even available to us resource-wise in the Ray and RISE Adaptive Sports and Exchange area and in the region. for attending our events in person “It does me good to see these to support our mission,” he added. young people here competing. One More information about the or- of the difficult things about being ganization and its programs are avail- the parent of an injured child is wit- able at www.risdeadaptivesports.org.

Subscribe to the Rambler 214-676-1145 Page 10 February 16, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Dunns named High Sprited Citizens in Irving Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council named longtime Irving couple Dr. Jerry Dunn and Connie Dunn, Irving High Spirited Citizens on Thursday, Feb. 7, in recognition of their time, talents and treasures used to literally and figuratively brighten the Irving community. Mayor Beth Van Duyne praises Jerry and Connie Dunn as they receive the High Spirited An Irving High Spirited Citizen Childrens library Award. / Photo by John Starkey gives freely of their time, service and Three members of Irving based Fluor Corporation volunteer their time to paint commitment to the city of Irving, 2011. An Irving Schools Foundation and Irving Community Theater murals in classrooms and the library at the only child development center of its kind adding character and inspiring oth- Fellow, she also received the Vol- Guild. Both have served on the PTA in North Texas, Our Children’s House at Baylor Irving. ers to lead in pursuit of a high quality unteer Star Award from the Irving Boards for Farine Elementary, Travis of life in Irving. For years, the Jerry Community Theater Guild; Distin- Middle School and MacArthur High and Connie Dunn continue to stand guished Service Award presented by School, with Connie Dunn serving as behind all educational, physical, the Irving Symphony League; and president for all three boards. spiritual, or artistic volunteer efforts IISD Council of PTA’s Volunteer of Both have been honored as geared towards growth for the collec- the Year Award. Lifetime Members of the Texas PTA tive health of the City of Irving. She served on the Irving Sym- and Irving Symphony Orchestra Jerry Dunn owns Advanced phony Orchestra Board; president of Amati Circle members. They have Dental Care of Las Colinas, which the Irving Symphony League; mem- co-chaired the Irving Symphony has been voted “Best in Irving” by the ber of the Irving Healthcare Founda- League Ball, and were presented Greater Irving/Las Colinas Chamber tion Guild Board; and president of by the Irving Community Theater of Commerce membership in 2010, the Irving Woman’s Club. Guild as King and Queen of Mardi 2011 and 2012. Rarely will an Irving Last year Connie Dunn trans- Gras in 2010. fundraising event lack a teeth whiten- formed the Irving Convention ing or other dental treatment dona- Center’s entire exhibit hall into a IRVING SUNRISE tion from Jerry Dunn. He has served full-blown Mardi Gras party for as a board member for the Irving TexasFest, and will be taking on the ROTARY Healthcare Foundation; president decorating challenge again with an for the Irving Dental Study Club; and all-white and sliver bling-theme for member of the Las Colinas Rotary. this year’s TexasFest. Her talents Connie Dunn is a stated reg- impact similar, yet smaller, events istered interior designer and owner for many other Irving non-profits. August 9 Sandra Forster of Connie Dunn Designs, which was Together, the Dunns are mem- Rotary District Governor also named by the Greater Irving- bers of Irving Bible Church; the August 16 Billy D Hines Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber The History of NorthPark membership as “Best in Irving” in of Commerce; Lyric Stage League; Join us Center for great speakers every week! August 23 The Margaret Hunt We are always seeking Hill Bridge and Dallas' Trinity new individuals who want River Project to make a di erence August 30 TBA in their community. e Irving-Las Colinas Rotary MEETINGS Club meets every ursday at 7 a.m. Thursda y mornings Noon at the Las Colinas Country Las Colinas Country Club Club, and we welcome guests. We 4400 N.O'Connor Blvd are always seeking new individuals Irving, Texas 75062 who want to make a di erence in their community.

Elvis Goes Western Feb. 22 Texas Tenors perform 7 PM - 11 PM; $40 Texas Tenors Marcus Collins, JC Fisher and John Hagan surprise Cathy Howard with a beautiful serenade at the Irving Arts Center. / Photo by John Starkey Bistro Lunch Mon- Fri — 11 AM - 2PM $5.95 to $15 CATERING to your home, corporation, or venue! Our venue transforms to host your event on site at Glory House (for up to 200 guests)

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