Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “Irving’s weekly community newspaper” November 15, 2007 Community aids wounded soldiers Fire Page 2 HIS WEE Obituaries Page 10 TKPage 6 Police Page 2 Puzzles Page 9 BenBen CarpenterCarpenter MonumentMonument ununveiledveiled inin LasLas ColinasColinas In a formal ceremony, the Ben comed guests to the unveiling and immediate concurrence. We are penter is that in my view Ben Car- rior quality. When he found him- H. Carpenter Monument was un- presented the opening comments. grateful for that. penter was no ordinary developer. self in control of a large amount of veiled in the newly built Founder’s “Some of the uninitiated “The second reason we are Ben Carpenter had vision and an land between the city of Dallas and Park in Irving on Nov. 9. Located might ask, ‘Why would you build building a monument for Ben Car- intense drive and pursuit of supe- the DFW International Airport, he at the intersection of John W. Car- a monument for a developer?’ The saw the opportunity to do some- penter Freeway and Riverside answer to that seems self-evident thing very special. And thus he Drive, the monument plaza adjoins first of all, by the crowd that is created Las Colinas,” Mr. Simon with the Las Colinas entryway wall gathered here, and by the reaction said. on the eastern gateway into the we have gotten from the commu- In 1976, Carpenter commis- development. nity in the process of developing sioned internationally-acclaimed Heinz Simon, President of the this project. We received an incred- wildlife sculptor, Robert Glen, to Las Colinas Association, wel- ible amount of enthusiasm and create the focal point for Las Colinas. Carpenter’s vision for the centerpiece included a large plaza, the size of two football fields side BankBank ofof America,America, by side, paved in Texas pink gran- ite. A band of mustangs, one-and- a-half-times life-size would be cre- ated crossing a stream of water in the middle of the plaza, propor- CoCowbowboysys buildbuild househouse tioned so that they could be viewed from any direction. been turning things. There is noth- The Mustangs of Las Colinas, ing like your own. At first I didn’t unveiled in 1984, remains the larg- think it was going to happen, but est equestrian sculpture in the it came through. world. “All of these people are a Members of the Carpenter family get their first look at the new Ben H. See SCULPTOR, Page 9 blessing. You can’t find too many Carpenter Monument. people who are willing to take time out of their day and their life to Volunteers work to create the help someone they don’t know. frame of a new house. They are helping to build a house 19471947 IrIrvingving HighHigh SchoolSchool Bank of America associate with saws and nails when they are volunteers and the Dallas Cowboys used to working with money in a teamed up last Tuesday with Dal- bank,” she said. las Area Habitat for Humanity to “Bank of America is pleased footballfootball championshipchampionship revisitedrevisited begin building a new home. On to further Habitat’s efforts in our hand for the event at Texas Sta- community and to provide afford- Residents have an opportunity dium were Cowboys linebackers able housing for families like to take a trip down memory lane Akin Ayodele and Bradie James, Carolyn and Alvin’s,” Laura Whit- as the Irving Archives highlights guard/tackle Leonard Davis and ley, Dallas President, Bank of the Irving High School Tigers’ cornerback Terence Newman. America, said. “Bank of America 1947 football season. “It is important just to see has worked closely with Habitat for Sixty years ago the football what they can do for a family,” Humanity for the past 20 years, and team won the Region 4-A champi- Bradie James said. “Putting smiles I am thrilled to join them, the Dal- onship. The display, which features on peoples’ faces is one thing, but las Cowboys and my teammates an array of photographs and arti- building a home for a person is the here today to celebrate this impor- facts, will be available for viewing ultimate gift you can give a per- tant occasion.” through the end of December at the son outside of life. I haven’t physi- “We believe the community Irving Central Library. cally built a house before. But I that we work, live, play and wor- “Back then, the regional level know the goodness that comes out ship in needs to be strong. That was as far as schools in Irving’s of this. This is definitely an awe- means providing affordable hous- classification could advance in the Photos courtesy of Irving Archives some day. I am glad I got out of ing. Habitat for Humanity is a great state playoffs,” Kevin Kendro, Irv- Just as handsome as ever, former football players meet to relive my bed to build a frame for a great partner in delivering affordable ing Public Library archivist, said. Irving High School’s winning 1947 football season. couple.” housing,” she said. “We were honored to host football The three bedroom, two bath, Announced earlier this year, players and classmates from that The Irving Rambler 1,200 square foot home will be lo- the Bank of America Charitable year for a special preview in Octo- P.O. Box 177731 cated in the Joppa neighborhood Foundation continued its support ber. It was a spectacular forum of South Dallas. The new home of Habitat for Humanity Interna- filled with wonderful old tales and Irving, TX 75017 owners, Carolyn Joseph and her tional with a $6 million donation memories that honored a very spe- husband Alvin Russell, will put in to increase the nonprofit’s capac- cial year in Irving’s history.” 400 ‘sweat equity’ hours building ity to provide housing for families The exhibit tells the story of other families’ houses, as well as worldwide. Habitat for Humanity that victory-filled autumn through helping to build their own home. will utilize the funds to support a variety of items, such as original Together they have three adult their general operations as well as programs, a letterman’s jacket and children and seven grandchildren. financing home construction and cheerleader’s sweater from the “I keep saying, ‘Lord, I thank renovation. In October, more than 1947 season. The display of images you,’” Ms. Joseph said. “I appre- 150 Bank of America associate and memorabilia illustrates an era ciate everybody giving a helping volunteers built three Habitat when sports teams, cheerleaders hand. It is just a blessed day. I am homes in Corpus Christi. and the crowning of the football Irving Rambler $0.25 enjoying myself. “We’re grateful not only for sweetheart brought the whole city “I am so excited because I al- the resources that will substantially together to celebrate. ways wanted my own home. I have impact our work, but also for the The Irving Archives collects been leasing for 11 years and I just enthusiasm with which Bank of documents, photographs and small decided it was time for me to do America associates display artifacts that record Irving’s his- something different. I needed a through volunteering, ultimately tory. change in my life. God has just See COUPLE, Page 4 Page 2 November 15, 2007 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler WEEKLY POLICE & FIRE Warrant Arrest: 11-15-07 Carlos Quintanilla was arrested BIZ BRIEF in Irving on seven outstanding A business activity report by the Irving Economic warrants and one charge of driv- ing while license invalid. The Development Partnership. Irving Police Department was aware that Mr. Quintanilla had PIONEER ACQUIRES come the 12,000 acre Las Colinas master-planned com- outstanding warrants and ad- SHELL HOLDINGS munity. The Park is located at the intersection of John vised him to resolve the warrants Irving-based Pioneer Natural Resources acquired Carpenter Freeway and Riverside in Las Colinas. The the leases and wells in the Barnett Shale previously 12-foot bronze statue of Carpenter was designed by re- before returning to Irving. The held by Royal Dutch Shell PLC for a reported $150 nowned African artist Robert Glen, a friend of the Car- Police Department learned of the million. The acquisition covers 74,000 acres mostly penter family, and the designer of the Mustangs of Las warrants when conducting a in Parker County. Pioneer estimates the underground Colinas at Williams Square. background check when process- shale rock contains 81 billion cubic feet of natural ing Mr. Quintanilla’s recent ap- gas equivalent. The current wells are producing VILLA MARTINIQUE COMING DOWN plication for a parade permit. about 15 million cubic feet per day. The first step in the redevelopment of the older area of An Irving police lieutenant observed Mr. Quintanilla conduct- Irving began Nov. 5 with the razing of the Villa ing a media interview in the 1000 block of E. Irving Blvd. Once the CBRE INVESTORS ACQUIRE ANOTHER Martinique apartments on South MacArthur near Sixth interview concluded, an Irving officer proceeded with the arrest. He LAS COLINAS OFFICE BUILDING Street. This was the first property acquired by McDougal CB Richard Ellis Investors completed the acquisi- Companies in Irving. Mayor Gears led a ceremony to is currently being processed in the Irving Jail. tion of another Las Colinas Class-A office build- mark the beginning of the redevelopment. McDougal The charges are as follows: ing, Canal Plaza (now named Canal Centre) at 400 Companies retained the services of a long-time Irving Driving While License Invalid Las Colinas Boulevard. With the acquisition of this business, Bobby Lindawood Demolition, for the demoli- Dallas Sheriff Office Warrant – Criminal Trespass 235,189 sq ft facility, CB Richard Ellis Investors tion.